Q: Please tell me where I can buy the small cartons of Rich’s non-dairy topping. It used to be so easy to find, and I need it for my holiday pies. I don’t want the one that’s already whipped. — Gail Jackson, Atlanta
A: Rich’s Rich Whip can be used just like heavy cream when you need a whipped topping that’s dairy free. It comes frozen in 8-ounce cartons, and you’ll find it in the kosher section of Kroger, 2205 Lavista Road, Atlanta, 404-633-8694. Each carton costs $1.49.
Q: Someone told me that Badger Baby Balm makes an ideal substitute for lip balms that have a lot of unnecessary ingredients. Where could I find this brand? Thank you. — Brenda Akers, Milton
A: Badger Baby Balm comes in a little metal tin and contains no chemicals, synthetics or GMOs. Instead, this certified organic balm, which fans use in many different ways that have nothing to do with babies, is formulated with extra virgin olive oil, calendula and chamomile. You won’t have to go far to find it. Badger Baby Balm is available for $5.99 at Whole Foods, 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 678-534-3138 That’s the new location in the Avalon shopping center.
Q: My mother has an ostomy. We normally order online but, at times, we need items such as pouches, paste or deodorizer right away. We have been unable to find a local source. Is there any store in Gwinnett County or elsewhere that stocks osotmy items? Thanks for your help. — Dewey Moody, email
A: I found a local outlet for you in Gwinnett that should make it convenient when you need to pick up last-minute items for your mother. LoCost Medical Supply, 2775 Premiere Parkway, Duluth, 678-584-2223, stocks the ostomy supplies you need, and they’re open to the public.
Q: My family and I are hoping you can locate a source for Brioschi Effervescent Antacid that we have used since 1940. It comes in both foil packets or bulk in a quart size. Thanks for your help. — JFS, email
A: Brioschi, an Italian antacid produced for more than 100 years, used to be fairly easy to find. The company that made it in the States went out of business, but it’s still available from Italy online. You can order a 250-gram jar of Brioschi for $7.99 through www.italydepot.com.
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