Q: I hope you can help me find spicy jalapeno potato chips that are kettle style. The brand name is Deep River. I believe these feature non-GMO ingredients. Thank you for any help you can provide regarding these. — Marcie Kincaid, Atlanta
A: Produced by Deep River Snacks, these crunchy kettle cooked chips are touted as gluten free, kosher certified, boasting non-GMO potatoes, non-GMO sunflower oil, and are made with neither preservatives nor MSG. In fact, the only ingredients listed are potatoes, sunflower oil, jalapeno chili pepper and salt. Deep River also supports various nonprofit organizations by highlighting a different one on each snack flavor. You’ll find 5-ounce bags of the Zesty Jalapeno chips for $1.99 at DeKalb Farmers Market, 3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-377-6400.
Q: Can you find Tunnock’s Scottish milk chocolate teacakes? Thanks. — Jerry Smith, Smyrna
A: Tunnock’s has been a family-owned business since 1890, and fans around the globe continue to enjoy these little cakes topped with marshmallow and cloaked in milk chocolate. Individually wrapped in pretty red-and-metallic foil, Tunnock’s tea cakes are available in boxes of six for $3.99 at Cost Plus World Market, 2530 Cumberland Blvd., Smyrna, 770-431-1470.
Q: We had a wonderful cheese during a recent trip to France. I can find it online, but it is very expensive. I have not been able to find a local provider. I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks in advance. — Sally Davis, McDonough
A: Sally, congratulations, you’ve fallen for one of the most popular and ancient of French cheeses. This unpasteurized cow’s milk cheese, dotted with holes and boasting a nutty flavor, hails from the Franche-Comte region in eastern France. It’s sometimes known as Gruyere de Comte. You’ll find it for $10.99 per pound at Trader Joe’s, 3183 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 404-842-0907.
Q: I have been looking for Evolve bleach tablets. My elderly mother lives alone and does her own laundry, but it’s very difficult for her to lift and pour bleach without some spills. These tablets would make that chore a little easier for her. Thank you. — R. Johnson, Milton
A: I found Evolve ultra concentrated bleach tablets in several scents, including meadow breeze, linen breeze and summer lavender. Evolve is formulated to dissolve in hot or cold water. Each jar contains 32 small tablets and costs $2.97. You’ll find Evolve in the laundry section at Walmart Neighborhood Market, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 678-259-2386.
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