Q: Is there anywhere in the area that carries Smucker’s sugar-free blueberry jam? I can find it easily in New York and New Jersey, but not in Duluth. Here we have an endless supply of strawberry, blackberry, apricot and orange marmalade, but no blueberry. My daughter supplies me when she drives down, but I would love a steady supply. Thanks. Michael Blackwood, email
A: Michael, Smucker's offers sugar-free blueberry preserves sweetened with Splenda. As you've noticed, it's not as readily available as other fruit flavors. However, I did find a steady local supply for you. Check out Walmart Neighborhood Market, 3201 Tucker Norcross Road, Tucker, 770-225-6010. You'll find 12.75-ounce jars of Smucker's sugar-free blueberry preserves for $2.78.
Q: I love Benson’s fruitcake made in Bogart, Ga., but I never see it in a grocery store or other stores. Is there anywhere in Atlanta, or nearby, that sells it? Thanks for your assistance. Carolyn Holman, Atlanta
A: Located among Georgia's gently rolling foothills, family-owned Benson's has been baking sweetness since 1918. However, its hallmark fruitcakes didn't pop out of the bakery's ovens until the 1950s. The cakes were first baked for fundraising opportunities, and now the bakery produces a slew of private label fruitcakes that are distributed nationwide. Locally, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores are currently stocking Benson's fruitcakes, including the location at 1458 Southlake Plaza Drive, Morrow, 770-961-4533. Each Benson's fruitcake costs $4.99.
Q: Over the last few weeks, I’ve been going through throat discomfort. My wife has been on a buying habit, and I thought that she purchased Moxie Original Elixir for me. Little did I know — and I was strongly informed — that it was not purchased for me, and the results from me drinking this great soda has become an issue, to say the least. I would like to order many bottles of Moxie for her so that maybe, just maybe, we could quickly resolve the matter without having to file suit — so to speak. If you could please let me know where I could pick this drink up in the Atlanta area, I would very much appreciate the help, and would even be willing to pay you for your time and effort. I felt so bad for drinking the drink. I’m truly grateful and appreciate your help. Thank you. Darrell Simpson, email
A: Darrell, I hope that drinking your wife's Moxie at least resulted in soothing your throat. You should be feeling your best as you make your way out of the dog house. I've got just the place where you can buy all the Moxie soda you need to keep your family intact. Wander over to David's Produce and Country Store, 3561 Lavista Road, Decatur, 404-325-0709, where you'll find a vast collection of vintage sodas, including Moxie Original Elixir. A 12-ounce glass bottle of Moxie sells for $1.99. Under the circumstances, you might want to consider bringing your wife a peace offering, aside from the soda. David's offers a selection of gorgeous homemade layer cakes, including caramel and chocolate. Thank you for the offer, but we don't charge readers for the service.
Q: I’m nearly out of my favorite cleaner, Dirtex spray. I’ve had it for quite a while and can’t remember where I bought it. I’m not finding this at my usual stores. Can you help? It’s a white bottle with a blue-and-yellow label. Thank you. J. Henson, email
A: Dirtex all-purpose cleaner in the 22-ounce spray bottle is available for $5.99 at Workbench Ace Hardware, 4365 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 404-255-2411.
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