Many roads lead to Danish pastries

Sara Fraga is looking for a source for old-fashioned Danish pastries such as bear claws, raisin snails and nut-filled coffeecakes, and readers say local bakers are up to the task.

Andy Wieckenberg recommended the German Bread Bakery at 2237 N. Rampart Blvd., whose office manager, Tina Walker, emailed to confirm that the bakery's products are handmade by German bakers. Marie Maleske recommended the pastries made by an actual Danish baker at Chef Flemming's Bake Shop at 7 Water St. in Henderson. And Jim Guynup recommended the bear claws at Atlanta Bread Co. at 9785 W. Charleston Blvd. and Al's Donuts at 1220 E. Harmon Ave. ...

For Tom Kaiser, who's looking for restaurants that serve chicken gizzards, Ken Wolt, Barbara Moos and Darlene Gerson all recommended Harold's Chicken & Fish at 4959 S. Rainbow Blvd. (with Moss adding, "It's a great place for the rest of the chicken, too"). ...

For Brady Smith, who's looking for Pappy's Choice Seasoning, Ron Kelso reported finding it at Larry's Great Western Meats, 420 S. Valley View Blvd. ...

For David Wadsworth, who's looking for a source for old-fashioned cabbage rolls, Susan Schultz recommended Levy's Deli, 7575 W. Sahara Ave. ...

For Robert Schmidt, who's looking for decaffeinated cocoa, Sam Baris recommended Dr. Fuhrman's Favorite Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, available at www.DrFuhrman.com (800-474-9355). ...

For Dick Nuess, who's looking for sheepherder's bread, Jackie Tipping recommended that baked by Smith's at 830 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson. ...

More on fresh tarragon: Barbara Simonie, who had been searching for it, emailed that she found a great source in Herbs by Diane, available at the fresh52 farmers market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. ...

Here are more reader requests.

Schultz: Knorr Aromat seasonings, all-purpose and for meat;

Sharon Kosek: a source for fresh walleye, or a local restaurant that serves batter-fried walleye;

Kim Drase: peaches and cream Yoplait Whipped Yogurt;

Susan Katz: New York-style onion board;

Brad Bullard: Reser's Hot Mama Pickled Sausages in gallon jars;

Romaine Possedi: Burnett cook-and-serve turkey breast with gravy, formerly available at Sam's Club;

And Donna Anderson: Idaho Spud candy bars and Wheat Thins Simply Cinnamon (not stix);

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