Q: I have a 3 year old little boy at home who would be overjoyed to receive just one Kinder Egg Surprise as a gift. For over a year, he has tirelessly watched videos on YouTube of people opening their “eggie surprise” with the play by play documentary of each one’s contents. Needless to say, he is obsessed! To the best of my research, I believe that these foil wrapped, white-and-milk chocolate-enrobed candies with a surprise toy center may actually be banned in the U.S. for safety reasons. I realize that it is too late to find these elusive golden eggs by Christmas, but the day I do find one will be just like Christmas morning for him. Are you able to help make one little boy’s dream a reality? — Richelle Vega, Woodstock
A: Richelle, it’s going to take a little finagling to make that dream as close to reality as legally possible. Kinder Eggs are still banned in the U.S. because the tiny toys inside the chocolate shell could pose a choking hazard. However, there’s a substitute that might work for you and your son. Check out Choco Treasure, which makes a variety of chocolate eggs that have toys inside. The eggs, from a New Jersey-based candy company, are designed in such a way that they comply with the FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission. You can order a box of a dozen eggs for $14.49 through chocotreasure.com.
Q: Can you please help me find some Twiglets locally? I love these English snacks but haven’t found them. Thanks. — Al Patton, Roswell
A: Al, your little savory twig-like treats are going to be easy for you to enjoy whenever you like. All you need to do is head over to Taste of Britain, 73 S. Peachtree St., Norcross, 770-242-8585. Each bag of original Jacob’s Twiglets costs $2.50.
Q: When we completely redid our kitchen several years ago, the granite installers told me I could use glass cleaner to clean our granite as long as it was ammonia-free glass cleaner. It cleans beautifully, and our granite has never had to be resealed. We have a 12-foot long island in our kitchen with sinks on each side of the island and two dishwashers. We cook at home and I’m constantly cleaning the granite. I’ve been buying it at Sam’s Club in the gallon container, but they’re no longer offering it and I’ve been unable to find it anywhere else. Can you help me find a source, please, for ammonia-free glass cleaner in gallon or larger containers? Thank you so much. — Marty Kinchen, Woodstock
A: Marty, thanks for a terrific tip that a lot of readers who have granite counters will appreciate. I found ZEP ammonia-free glass cleaner concentrate in gallon jugs that will ensure you don’t run out anytime soon. Check out homedepot.com and you’ll find a case of four gallons for $49.97. Simply find the Home Depot store nearest to you, and you can have your glass cleaner shipped for store pickup free of charge.
Q: I’ve got very dry skin, which only gets worse in winter. I prefer to use natural, unscented soaps whenever I can, and was told about a bar soap that also moisturizes. It’s called Verve. I’ve checked drugstores and even a health food store, but no one has heard of this soap. Can you please help me find it? Thank you. — S. Jayson, Alpharetta
A: Verve unscented moisturizing bar in the aqua-and-white box is a product that’s distributed by Whole Foods. You’ll find 4-ounce bars of Verve for $1.39 each in the bath and body section of Harry’s Whole Foods, 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 770-664-6300.
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