Q: When I was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, visiting my nephew this summer, I purchased a Pioneer Southwestern Meatloaf mix, which we very much enjoyed. I have looked at Kroger and Publix in the Marietta area but have not been successful. Are there any local stores that carry Pioneer Meatloaf mixes? They also make Homestyle, Italian and Turkey. I have found that you can buy it on Amazon, but would prefer a local source. Thank you. — Marcia White, email
A: Marcia, I found a store in your area that carries Pioneer Meatloaf mix, but it only stocks one flavor — Homestyle. You can find 1.2-ounce packets of the seasoning for $1.18 at Ingles Market, 5055 Cherokee St., Acworth, 770-975-1947.
Q: I’m trying to find an item to use to strengthen my hands. Instead of the regular, squeezable rubber ball types, this one looks like a balloon filled with little pebbles, or something like that. I can’t seem to find this. Can you help me, please? Thanks. — Jerry McKinsey, email
A: Jerry, Iso Flex stress balls sound and look exactly like what you’re seeking for your hands. It resembles a little multi-colored balloon and it comes filled with micro beads. You can find it for $3.93 at Richard’s Variety Store, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, 404-879-9877.
Q: Seems impossible to find plain and good chocolate chip frozen dessert. I used to get chocolate chip frozen yogurt, which I prefer in general over ice cream. All I see these days is mint chocolate chip or chocolate chip cookie dough or chocolate chip cookies-and-cream, but not just straight chocolate chip. Can you help? Thanks. — J. Moor, Brookhaven
A: I found a couple of options for you regarding your need for a frozen chocolate chip dessert fix. First, you can take the short drive to Publix, 104 Towne Blvd., Atlanta, 404-233-7475, where you’ll find Bryers Chocolate Chip frozen dairy dessert for $5.49 a tub. If you want to go for the rich, old-fashioned version of chocolate chip ice cream, made with real cream and loaded with chocolate chips, then consider home delivery from Schwan’s. You can order by calling 888-734-9267. A gallon will set you back $10.99, but it provides 32 servings, and it’s delivered to your front door.
Q: I am looking for a perfume called Galanos. I purchased it about 12 years ago from Rich’s. Since then, I cannot find it. Could you please research this on my behalf? Thank you. Deborah Couch, Fairburn
A: Galanos perfume, discontinued for years, was launched in 1979 by the American designer, James Galanos. While Galanos dressed many well-known women, he might be best known as the designer to former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The original floral fragrance with oriental notes is occasionally available on www.eBay.com, but you have to pay attention that you order the original, not the reformulated version, which is available through various online outlets, including www.amazon.com. According to some fans of the fragrance, you should look for the bottle with the round glass stopper for the original, and the cylindrical metal cap designates the reformulated Galanos, which has a similar fragrance.
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