Readers sniff out horehound candy

We may live in a thoroughly modern city that's more apt to tear down than restore, but old-fashioned touches abound in the realm of food here. That's the case with horehound candy, being sought by Suzette Scott.

Angela Reed said it can be found at the Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive, and Valerie Punelli, manager of the IFA Country Store at 3176 W. Martin Ave., said her store carries it as well.

And farther afield, Sally Murphy said she uses the horehound candy from Vermont Country Store for a constant throat tickle. The company can be reached at www.vermontcountrystore. com, or call (802) 362-8460. ...

For Micki Collins, who's looking for Zesta Saltine Crackers, Len Yates and Hazel Pennington e-mailed that they can be found at Wal-Mart supercenters, and Pennington said they also can be found at Smith's at 850 S. Rancho Drive. ...

For Rose Russell, who's looking for a restaurant that serves boudin, Janis Jackson e-mailed that she found it at the New Orleans Connection, 9711 S. Eastern Ave. ...

And for Dana Gibson, who's looking for Trappey's Cut Okra and Tomatoes, Cynthia LeFore wrote that they can be found at Mario's Westside Market, 1960 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. ...

Reader requests: Don and Patty Ross are looking for a boneless, double-breasted turkey. ...

Chuck Moore is looking for a local bakery that will make salt-rising bread by special request. ...

Bob Cirelli is looking for Knorr Ready to Serve Pasilla Sauce, Guajillo Sauce and Adobo Sauce in 16.9-ounce packages, or the same flavors of the Dona Chonita brand in 12.34-ounce packages. ...

Renae Herman is looking for Koegel Vienna-style hot dogs. ...

Kathy Day is looking for raisin pie filling that comes in a can. ...

Raymond Fong is looking for Nanka Seinem fresh chow mein udon, which he used to get at 99 Ranch Market. ...

Joanne Guzman is looking for someone who sells whole roasting pigs and prepares and cooks them in a pit. ...

Don Pallack is looking for orange cake mix. ...

Mike Abbott is looking for FreshPak Brown and Serve raw peanuts, which he used to get at Albertsons. ...

Kelly Altenbern is looking for Coco Wheats cereal. ...

Flo Agins is looking for frozen breaded halibut in a plastic bag, which she used to get at Sam's Club. ...

Jeanne Heiserman is looking for hamburger relish that is red. ...

Ruth Whitman is looking for Sorrell Farms preserves. ...

Marilyn Halwix is looking for Kraft garlic dressing, or a similar product. ...

Kevin Oakeson is looking for fresh-roasted green chilies. ...

Pauline Ruhl is looking for Ore Ida Vidalia O's onion rings. ...

Janet Cook is looking for Heinz Genuine Dill Pickles. ...

And Mallory Moyes is looking for sushi spots that make their rolls with brown rice, or offer it as an option.

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