Q: I bought teak furniture for many years from the House of Denmark. The store has closed, but it used to sell an excellent teak oil with its own label. I have purchased other oils on the Internet, but they do not measure up. They are marine grade, but the label claims they’re for interior use and they get tacky, unlike the House of Denmark brand. Can you locate this product? Many thanks. — Kay Beegle, Smyrna
A: Kay, once House of Denmark shuttered its doors in Norcross, that furniture oil also disappeared. And I see that there’s no single recommendation for indoor teak furniture. The suggestions run the gamut from linseed oil to orange oil. I’m not sure what you’ve tried via online sources, but I’m sending you to a local woodworking shop. Check out Highland Woodworking, 1045 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, 404-872-4466. The shop stocks Watco teak oil for $13.99 per quart. It also comes in a gallon size for $38.99.
Q: You’ve helped me in the past, and I hope you can help my sweet tooth now. I was given a gift of Laura Secord maple fudge recently. To die for. But I cannot find it anywhere. Can you please help me find it? — Michelle D’Souza, Duluth
A: Laura Secord is a Canadian candy company that makes a variety of sweets ranging from ice cream to chocolates. Unfortunately, the maple fudge doesn’t show up on the company website. However, Laura Secord maple fudge is available through www.chocosphere.com. You can order a 10-piece box for $6.25. And, in case you’d like to try your hand at recreating the fudge, you could buy the Laura Secord Canadian cook book through www.amazon.com. The book is sponsored by the Laura Secord candy company.
Q: Please help me find a gas grill that will allow the use of lava rocks, ceramic briquettes or some other artificial charcoal. This is not a combo grill — one half gas and the other half coals — but a barbecue grill that uses both gas and artificial coals. The coals go between the gas flame and the meat to be cooked. I have been everywhere — Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware — and even online, with no luck. You can buy the lava rock or ceramic coals but not the grill. I’ve even emailed most of the major suppliers of grills without success. I’ve had one in North Carolina, but do not know the name of it. I sincerely hope you can help me. Thank you in advance. — Ric Almeroth, Winder
A: Ric, I’m familiar with the type of grill you’re seeking because I bought a built-in Turbo gas grill that comes with trays holding ceramic briquettes. I bought it through a Barbecues Galore store. While there’s no longer a Barbecues Galore in the Atlanta area, I reached Levi Camp, who provided all of the service for Barbecues Galore during the time the company was in town. He has some reconditioned Turbo and Grand Turbo grills that utilize the ceramic briquettes, and he sells them for far less than the price for new grills. Depending on the model, the refurbished unit will run from $500 to $700 for a grill that would easily cost twice that. You can reach Camp at 770-656-4646 after noon. If you’re looking for a new Turbo gas grill with the artificial charcoal system, you can check out The Fireplace Place, 3530 Henry Blvd., Stockbridge, 770-507-1529, an authorized dealer of Turbo grills. The grills start at about $1,000. If you want to really step up your price point, visit AuthenTEAK, 1094 Huff Road, Atlanta, 866-350-8325. The showroom stocks two brands of grills with the built-in ceramic briquette system. Lynx gas grills start at about $2,900, and Alfresco grill prices begin at $5,000.
Q: I am looking for a Riesling wine by Pine & Post. I had it on a recent cruise and have been unable to find it locally. Please tell me that you can help. — Lori Bradford, email
A: Lori, I’m pleased to say that I can help. Pine & Post is a winery in Washington state with vineyards located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. I found a case and three bottles of Pine & Post Riesling at Total Wine & More, 380 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, 770 772 0694. Each bottle costs $7.99.
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