Q: We have been using Milsek furniture polish for many years, and it is wonderful. We had been buying it at Ace Hardware, but they advised that they do not carry this product any more. Can you please see if you can find it in Roswell or the Atlanta area? Thank you very much. — Tim Georges, Roswell
A: Well, Tim, I did find it locally, but while General Light Distributors stocks Milsek furniture polish, the company no longer has its Smyrna storefront and now offers mail or personal delivery. You can get a 12-ounce bottle of Milsek polish for $12.95, not including shipping. To order and to get more information, call the company at 770-434-2200.
Q: I’ve been trying to find white wine vinegar by Ybarra for the longest time. I’m ready to give up but thought I’d check with you as a last resort. Thank you. — P. Stevens, Atlanta
A: You’ll find a wide array of Ybarra oils and vinegars from Spain, including white wine vinegar, at DeKalb Farmers Market, 3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-377-6400. A 1-liter bottle costs $1.19.
Q: I am trying to make mozzarella cheese, and I see that it calls for rennet. I have no idea where to begin to look for this since I don’t even know what it is. Could you help? — Debbie Ullrich, email
A: Simply put, rennet contains enzymes that transform milk into cheese, separating curds and whey. There are different types of rennet but, for ages, the most popular type used in European cheese making is the rennet that comes from the stomach lining of mammals, often calves. There are other options, including, genetically engineered, vegetable and microbial rennet. The most mainstream form of rennet comes in the form of Junket rennet tablets, which are often used for making ice cream, custard and even cheese. Junket is usually stocked in the baking section of many stores. I found boxes of Junket rennet tablets for $1.99 at Whole Foods, 77 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 404-324-4100. However, if you want to try other types of rennet, you might want to visit Beer and Wine Craft, 220 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, 404-252-5606. You’ll find a variety of cheese-making products and equipment, including liquid and powdered rennet. Check out the website at www.beerandwinecraft.com.
Q: Can I buy Frank’s Red Hot Chile ‘N Lime sauce in Atlanta? I’ve had my mother send it to me from Texas, but I’d much rather find it locally. Amazon charges more for shipping than the cost of the sauce. I find other Frank’s Red Hot products, but not the Chile ‘N Lime. Thanks. — Jane Fratesi, email
A: You can give your mother a break, and there’s no need to pay exorbitant shipping costs, either. Frank’s Red Hot offers fans several spicy options, including a spiked ketchup and barbecue sauce. Locally, Frank’s Red Hot Chile ‘N Lime sauce is available at Target, 100 Perimeter Center Place, Atlanta, 678-259-0888. A 12-ounce bottle costs $2.59.
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