Q: Please, please help me find maple-bacon salad dressing. I think the company that makes it is Stonewall, but I’m not really sure. It’s the best dressing for a quick spinach salad. Is it available anywhere in Atlanta? I’ll drive pretty far to get this tasty dressing. Thanks. Kevin Smith, email
A: Stonewall Kitchen makes your maple-bacon balsamic dressing. And while it works on salads, this sweet and savory dressing also pairs well with roasted vegetables and grilled meats. The dressing includes maple syrup, canola oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and bacon bits. You can get 11-ounce bottles of the dressing for $5.39 at DeKalb Farmers Market, 3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-377-6400.
Q: I love your column! You have helped me before and I’m hoping you can again. I’m looking for mosquito punk. It’s a coil that you light and, as it slowly burns, the smoke is effective in repelling mosquitoes. Thank you for your column. Candice Howland, Pine Lake
A: Thank you for reading, Candice. These coils, a Japanese invention more than 100 years old, are still available today. They work similarly to incense. Once lit, they burn off and allow the repellent to drift into the air, reducing the coil to ash. I found two options for you to keep mosquitoes at bay. You can select from Off Brand Patio and Deck six-pack refill for $6.49, and a pack of three coils and three metal trays for $9.99. They're available at Intown Ace Hardware, 1404 Scott Blvd., Decatur, 404-378-6006. You'll find them in the store's lawn and garden section.
Q: I want to find Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning for steak. All of my usual supermarkets don’t have it. I’ve been told by employees that this item has been discontinued. This is the best salt-free seasoning for steak that I’ve found. The Mrs. Dash website doesn’t list it anymore. Can you use your magic to locate it? S. Muldoon, Sandy Springs
A: I contacted the company and was told that the seasoning hasn't been discontinued. It's easily available online. You can get a 2.5-ounce shaker for $2.78 through walmart.com, but note that store pickup isn't available. Orders less than $35 incur $5.99 shipping charges. It's also available through mybrands.com for $3.53. Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Steak Grilling Blends contains no MSG, and ingredients include garlic, black pepper, chili pepper, dill, coriander and dill seeds, as well as basil, bay, marjoram, oregano and cumin.
Q: I know it’s not a popular flavor, but every once in a while, I crave a Dr. Brown’s celery soda. It comes in a green can. I must be the only one because I can’t ever find them. I’d appreciate any help. Thank you. T. Anderson, email
A: Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda, a popular kosher deli beverage, isn’t as obscure as you might think. You’ll have no trouble finding 12-ounce cans in six-packs for $4.99 at Kroger, 2205 Lavista Road, Atlanta, 404-633-8694.
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