Q: Most people who have traveled to Costa Rica quickly become addicted to the sauce that accompanies most meals in nearly every restaurant — Salsa Lizano. Its red, white and green labels are hard to miss. However, my friends and I have not been able to locate this product in Atlanta. If you can help us, we would greatly appreciate it. We are tired of lugging it home from trips to Costa Rica. — John Xerogeanes, Atlanta
A: John, you won't have to worry about exceeding your baggage weight limit when you next visit beautiful Costa Rica. You can get all of the savory condiment you like by making the short trek to Buford Highway Farmers Market, 5600 Buford Highway, Doraville, 770-455-0770. Check out Brazilian/Hispanic aisle 4 and you'll find plastic 700-milliliter bottles of Salsa Lizano from Costa Rica for $5.49 each. This mild brown sauce is made from vegetables, including carrots and onions, and seasoned with turmeric and mustard.
Q: I live in a house with small closets and I'm looking for those racks that you see in retail clothing stores. They're like portable closets and I think those would be good for me but I can't find them. I appreciate your help. — Margaret Hardin, via phone
A: It sounds as if you're in need of a commercial garment rack and you'll have no trouble finding exactly what you want at the Container Store, 3255 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 404-261-4776. Here, you'll find an adjustable rack with extendable arms that's about 4 feet wide. This chrome rack unfolds easily out of the box — there's no assembly required and it also folds flat when you need to stash it away. The rack sells for $69.
Q: I'm looking for the round insert that fits inside a vase and it holds up roses and other long-stemmed fresh flowers. It keeps them standing. — Ruby Crews, via phone
A: Ruby, you're trying to find a frog — a floral frog, that is. These disks are designed with small pins that hold flowers upright. You can find floral pin frogs in 1- and 2-inch sizes for $3.99 each at Michaels Arts & Crafts, 4000 Lavista Road, Tucker, 678-280-1012.
Q: I'm trying to find Sungleam Red and Neiman Marcus Red lipsticks by Estee Lauder. — Paula Kaliher, Decatur
A: Paula, the bad news is that both of those shades have been discontinued by Estee Lauder. However, there's a company called Three Custom Color Specialists that can clone just about any makeup you're seeking, including lipstick. In fact, they've already made batches of Sungleam Red, but not the Neiman Marcus color.
Although it's not mandatory, the company does suggest sending a small color sample if you have one. A set of two tubes of Sungleam Red will cost you $55, and you should receive them a couple of weeks after ordering. To order call 888-262-7714 or check out www.threecustom.com.
