Good news for Bob Bagne and other readers who have searched in vain for Canada Dry Diet Soda: My crystal ball tells me it will be available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans in early April.

Well, OK, it wasn't a crystal ball. The news actually comes courtesy of David Loker, manager of customer development for the West Business Unit of Coca-Cola Enterprises, who e-mailed in response to Bagne's query. "It will be available everywhere you find regular Canada Dry," he said.

In the meantime, Rob Lindley e-mailed to suggest the private label of diet ginger ale at Vons, which he said is available only in 2-liter bottles.

Also, "Our solution is to make a run to Bullhead City periodically for Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale" in cans or 2-liter bottles produced in Tucson, he added. "Then we have to smuggle it back across the state line."

We won't tell a soul. ...

For Crista Roth, who is looking for pure maple candy, Bob Fisher e-mailed that she can find it at The Maple Tree, 6000 W. Spring Mountain Road, adding, "if she likes maple, she will go crazy over the rest of the menu." And L.S. Augustine wrote to suggest the Vermont Country Store at www.vermontcountrystore.com or (802) 362-8460. ...

For Fay Roman, Judy Hanna and William G. Raley said frozen chile rellenos can be found at Smart & Final. ...

For Jean Sturla, Darlene Nix said she found Tetley tea bags at Smart & Final at 10050 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, and Julia Moore said she has found Tetley British Blend at most Albertsons. "As the wife of an Englishman, I have found this less expensive yet just as flavorful as some of the other big-name brands from the U.K. and it hits the spot come 4 p.m. tea time."

And Carol Raspitha said it can be bought directly from Tetley, adding, "you can get a case, and it's cheaper than buying it at the stores." Go to www.tetleyusa.com or call (815) 372-4485. ...

For Gary Berger, who is looking for Kraft American Cheese in a loaf similar to Velveeta, Lori Richardson e-mailed to say she's purchased it at Albertsons at 190 N. Boulder Highway in Henderson and seen it from time to time at the Albertsons store at 201 S. Stephanie St. in Henderson. "Availability seems to be a little sporadic, so if I see it, I buy it," she added. "It's great for homemade mac and cheese, and just for snacking, too." ...

We had a little mix up regarding beignet mix in last week's column. It's not available at Village Meat & Wine, but can be found at local Cost Plus World Market stores. ...

Reader requests: With St. Patrick's Day looming, Jamie Maguire is looking for Irish soda bread. ...

Barbara Edler -- among a legion of readers -- is looking for whole-bellied clams, as well as Maryland soft-shell crabs and hot dogs with East Coast-style sauce. ...

Raley is looking for refrigerated or frozen chile rellenos that are low in fat, good-tasting cheese sticks and Diet Vanilla Coke. ...

Ray Booker is looking for hot dogs "like they used to sell at Westward Ho."...

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