Q: I have read your column every Sunday morning. I need your help to find Sun Maid Fruit Bits in 7-ounce bags. I will need them for a recipe. Thank you. — Mitzi Hoffmann, Decatur
A: Thank you for reading, Mitzi. Usually found with raisins and other packaged dried fruits, Sun Maid Fruit Bits contain chopped dried fruits that include golden raisins, apricots, apples, peaches and cranberries. I found your 7-ounce bag for $2.77 at Ingles, 4815 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, 404-299-0698.
Q: My body powder box is broken. It was a gift and I would like to replace it. I cannot find one like it anywhere. I found one that was close, but no cigar. It comes in three parts: a container that holds the powder, a middle piece that holds the body powder puff and has holes for the powder to come through, and the top. Can you help? I found a two-piece box with a container and lid. If I can find the three-piece, that would be great. I tried Avon and some stores. Thank you. — Levet Keller, email
A: Levet, I’m not sure what your powder box looks like but it’s clear that you’re looking for a replacement that comes with a sifter, which separates the powder from the puff and keeps the powder from spilling out. I found a place that not only offers information on how to make your own dusting powder, but the website offers a variety of powder boxes, and you can also buy the sifter insert separately for $1.25. Check out www.rachelssupply.com.
Q: In our Halloween candy was a Oh Henry! mini candy bar. My daughter and I had never had one, or remembered having one. We have looked in all our local grocery and drug stores, and cannot find this candy bar. We would like to purchase some. Please help! Thanks. — Linda and Carolina Moon
A: Oh Henry! candy bars by Nestle feature a layer of fudge topped with peanuts and caramel, then cloaked in milk chocolate. These candy bars were introduced nearly 100 years ago. Each each one comes as two small bars, and sells for $1.39 at Intown Ace Hardware, 1404 Scott Blvd., Decatur, 404-378-6006.
Q: I have some chocolate recipes that require high quality dutch-process cocoa, and it’s been difficult to find unless I want to buy small containers that seem to hold just a few ounces. I’d appreciate any suggestions other than ordering online. Thank you for your help. — Alice Sanchez, email
A: The process of dutching cocoa involves neutralizing the acidity of the cacao beans, which results in a darker chocolate with a smoother flavor. You can find dutch process cocoa powder with 22 percent butterfat in 1-pound bags for $11.30 at Penzys, 6235 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 404-256-7970. The chocolate is located at the rear of the store, near the cinnamon. Penzys also stocks natural cocoa, which has a 24 percent butterfat count.
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