Get a taste of the islands at Longs Drugs

For those hailing from Hawaii -- or who just like Hawaiian-style foods -- Longs Drugs provides a taste of the islands in this desert oasis. Judy Hanna, Valerie Hawkes and Elizabeth Jackson all suggested Longs as a source for the guava jam that Carol Evans is seeking.

"Other items from Hawaii can be found there, including frozen items," Hawkes continued. ...

For Bill Reese, who is looking for frozen Icelandic haddock, Sharron Hibler wrote she has purchased it at Smith's stores at 9350 W. Flamingo Road and 10100 W. Tropicana Ave. And Nancy Hazelet said she found it at Pacific Seafood at 1647 W. Warm Springs Road in Henderson. ...

For Janice Shubelka Green, who is looking for beef Wellington, Ari Sobel and B.J. Harris recommended the Carmel Room at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., and Albert Steele suggested Hugo's Cellar at the Four Queens, 202 Fremont St.

"But the very best are ordered from Kansas City Steaks." Harris added. "You put them in the oven frozen and cook them for the suggested time for rare, etc., and they come out perfect." The company can be reached at www.kansascitysteaks.com or (800) 524-1844. ...

For Raymond Wright, who is looking for Emeril's Essence, Joan Villaire and Sheila Morse suggested Sam's Club, Shirley E. Kehrer said she found it at Albertsons at 3010 W. Ann Road in North Las Vegas, and Morse and Kathy Silvas suggested Trader Joe's. ...

For Jeanie Sinatra, who is looking for Butterball turkey bacon, Pearl Prunetta and Howard Ginsburg said it's available at 99 Cents Only stores. ...

For Joseph Corba, who is looking for Mattlaw Baked Clams, Carol Dwyer e-mailed that she recently bought them at Kmart at 10405 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. ...

For Esther Lynn, who is looking for Bing cherry preserves, James Rehrauer suggested www.cherryrepublic.com. Or call (800) 206-6949. ...

News for Faygo fans: Mary Fussner e-mailed it can be bought online at www.faygo.com (or call 810-347-6591). "It has made it west to our state, but only up around Reno." ...

Reader requests: Charlotte Woll seeks Nesselrode pie. ...

Bob Lewicki is looking for Czarnina, Polish duck-blood soup.

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