Q: I hope you can help me find a product I love. Some time back, I bought these dark chocolates that are shaped like Pringles potato chips. They’re not potato chips dipped in chocolate, they’re just all chocolate with some crunchy bits. I took them out of their original container and now that I’m out, I can’t remember where I purchased them. I’ve looked and can’t find them. Please help. G. Jorgensen, Alpharetta
A: It sounds as if you’re looking for Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Crisps, which are, as you described, shaped like perfectly curved potato chips with tiny crunchy nuggets throughout. They’re made of Belgian chocolate, and a 4.4-ounce container sells for $2.49 at Trader Joe’s, 635 W. Crossville Road, Roswell, 770-645-8505.
Q: I just moved to Georgia last September, so I am still trying to learn my way around. I read the paper every Sunday and I came across your article about finding items. Well, as it turns out, I really need your help. I am trying to find someone in Georgia to teach or show me how to use coupons. I don’t know anyone here but I would like to know if anyone has free classes on couponing. If you can, will you please find that out for me? Regina Crawford, Jonesboro
A: Regina, there are several free online classes, including Facebook groups dedicated to teaching you how to effectively use coupons to save money. Occasionally, you’ll see someone offering personal classes if there’s enough interest. As for a live class, you might consider Extreme Couponing Workshop by Southern Savers. This class takes place on Friday, October 7, at Newborn Historic School House, 4326 Hwy. 142, Newborn. However, the class isn’t free, there’s a $10 fee.
Q: For years I have purchased Champagne vinegar that I found on grocery store shelves with other vinegars. This summer, it is not to be found. I do not remember the brand as I always recognized the bottle. Please help. It’s the best on cucumbers and tomatoes! Betty Harrison, Atlanta
A: Champagne vinegar boasts a delicate, crisp flavor, making it ideal to use in seafood salads and lighter dishes. Since I don’t know the brand you used, you might consider B. R. Cohn Champagne vinegar crafted from California sparkling wine, which was aged in oak barrels between 18 to 22 months. It’s available in 6.7-ounce bottles for $14.99 at The Cook’s Warehouse, 1544 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, 404-815-4993. For a less expensive alternative, consider Buford Highway Farmers Market, 5600 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, 770-455-0770. The store stocks an 8.45-ounce bottle of French Champagne vinegar from International Collection for $5.99.
Q: I would like to find a local outlet for a loose face powder by a company called Besame. I have a lot of red in my face, and was told that the French vanilla tint would work well. I want to make sure that it doesn’t have any shimmer. Thank you. Martha Smith, Roswell
A: Besame Cosmetics makes a translucent matte face powder that is formulated to set your makeup as it brightens your complexion without any hint of shimmer. The loose face powder comes in a .21-ounce case and sells for $22 at Sephora, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 678-731-9950.
