Readers divided on flavored syrup

In regard to coffee-flavored syrup -- being sought by reader Martha Flynn -- it seems there are a couple of schools of thought.

"It's a Rhode Island delicacy," e-mailed Betsy Keane. She said she hasn't found a local source but suggested the New England Favorites section of www.famousfoods.com (or call 866-646-4266). Jennifer Hent e-mailed that her "transplanted Rhode Islander husband" orders by the case from www.autocrat.com (or call 800-288-6272), as does Joan Fish.

But Vince Glaviano e-mailed that he found it at the International Marketplace, 5000 S. Decatur Blvd., and Donna Walker said Starbucks carries it. ...

For C. Raymond Alderman, who's looking for IMO sour-cream substitute, Kathy Niswonger and Janet McFarland suggested Albertsons, and McFarland also suggested Vons in the northwest part of the valley. ...

For Fred Kaplan, who's looking for scungilli (conch) in a can, Rose Obedo from Vinny Boy's Italian Marketplace, 3620 W. Sahara Ave., e-mailed that they carry it. ...

For all those looking for frozen rhubarb, Dodie Hoeppner wrote that she "finally found some" at Smith's at 10616 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. ...

More on Hawaiian foods: Shari West e-mailed that she finds the International Marketplace to be the best local source. Tish Little recommended the fresh or frozen laulau and pasteles, made to order, from Taste of 808 Catering, which can be reached at 586-0899. And Jack Fleming e-mailed that he was told by a manager at the former Longs store, now a CVS, at 1950 Village Center Circle that that store would be keeping a line of Hawaiian items, and that other CVS stores would carry some as well. ...

Reader requests: West is looking for a source for microgreens, particularly baby romaine. ...

Gordon Blugis is looking for Ukrainian Easter eggs. ...

Lindsay Dowrick is looking for a local source for Land O'Lakes Roasted Garlic Butter in Olive Oil. ...

Tony Cervero is looking for "real corn muffins," such as those he used to find at Costco. ...

Phillip Sparacino is looking for English Wine Gums, which he used to get at Cost Plus World Market. ...

Norman Terry is looking for a local restaurant that serves Turkish mezes, sort of like tapas, or a frozen version. ...

Christine Johnson is looking for a local source for birch beer. ...

Delores Sullins is looking for Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies in the box. ...

Lillian Manno is looking for a supermarket that sells stewing chickens. ...

Susie Vermillion is looking for Lender's frozen bagels. ...

Mario Giordano is looking for Stella d'Oro Mixed Assorted Cookies. ...

And Maureen Mitchell is looking for dark-green pepperoncini, which she said were "somewhat shriveled-looking and what you might call forest green in color."

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