Q: My husband loves spicy condiments of all types, so I’m always looking for unusual seasonings for him. I heard about a wasabi salt but haven’t been able to find it. Is this something that’s available around Atlanta? B. Jackson, email
A: Kameya wasabi salt should add a satisfactory kick to your husband’s meals. It comes in a 2.8-ounce shaker and sells for $5.99. You’ll find it at Cost Plus World Market, 4733 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 678-731-0014.
Q: I received a paraffin wax spa unit for Christmas. I was looking for a wax that is vanilla scented but I’m not sure where to look. The drugstores I’ve visited don’t have it. The brand doesn’t matter, I just want it to be vanilla. Thank you. Ginny Parker, Alpharetta
A: GiGi paraffin wax, sweet vanilla, is formulated to soften feet and hands. You can purchase 16-ounce packages for $6.99 each at Sally Beauty Supply, 10733 Alpharetta Hwy., 770-992-7714. And if you’d like to try different scents, you can get plain paraffin wax and add several drops of essential oils into the melted wax to create custom fragrances.
Q: The best cream soda in the world is Jersey Creme. It’s super smooth and creamy tasting. I’ve looked everywhere I can think of, and still haven’t found it around Atlanta or Roswell. Please help me find this. Thanks. J.L. Morton, email
A: Jersey Creme soda, sweetened with cane sugar, bills itself as “the perfect drink.” It began as a concentrate in the early 1900s, but you can thank Orca Beverage Soda Works for bringing the soft drink back on store shelves. Locally, you’ll find 12-ounce bottles of Jersey Creme for $1.99 at David’s Produce and Country Store, 3561 Lavista Road, Decatur, 404-325-0709. Note that David’s currently has a few bottles in stock and won’t be getting more until spring. So, get it while you can.
Q: I have no trouble finding Duke’s mayonnaise, so I’m always surprised that I have such a difficult time with the tartar sauce in the plastic bottle. I know Duke’s makes it, I just don’t know where to find it. Wal-Mart has it on its website, but it says it’s not available anywhere near me. I have no desire to order it. I need your help. Thanks. Phyllis Simone, email
A: Phyllis, I found a steady local supply of Duke’s tartar sauce in the dark blue squeeze bottle for you. You’ll find it at DeKalb Farmers Market, 3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-377-6400. Each 11.5-ounce bottle sells for $2.39.
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