Readers sniff out Dodger Dogs

The (mostly) warmer weather we've had lately has led to the firing up of a lot of outdoor grills, so here's a timely request fulfilled: For Sean Fido, who's looking for Dodger Dogs, Alisa Tagg and Chris Henn said they found them at Smart & Final, and Aaron Mantz e-mailed that most Vons stores carry them. ...

For Steve Rzeznik, who's looking for raspberry-flavored Junket Rennett Custard, Joann Hansen and Dee Quinn said it can be ordered from www.VermontCountryStore (or call 802-776-5730) and Ray Suppe orders from Redco Foods at www.JunketDesserts.com (or call 877-248-2477). ...

For Fred Miller, who's looking for Melinda's Habanero XXXtra Hot Sauce, Butch Lanning e-mailed that he found it at Albertsons at 7271 S. Eastern Ave. and Gary Robinson reported finding it at www.SweatNSpice.com (or call 866-99-SWEAT or 866-997-9328). ...

For Scott Golden, who's looking for diet black-cherry soda that's not clear, Rebecca Dano suggested Jones, which she gets at Smith's at 830 Boulder Highway in Henderson. ...

For Josephine Lemberg, who's looking for schmaltz herring and Canfield Diet Chocolate Fudge Soda, Scott Kagan e-mailed that she can find both at Smith's at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. -- the herring in the kosher section and the soda with the health foods. ...

More on rabbit: Robert Lepore reported finding it at Ferraro's Italian Restaurant at 4480 Paradise Road and Nora's Osteria and Wine Bar, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd. ...

More on Quaker Oats Puffed Rice: Pat Pincus said she called the factory at (800) 234-6281 and ordered a case. ...

More on chow chow: Maria Quinn noted that those who don't want to drive to Kingman, Ariz., or St. George, Utah, can order at www.CrackerBarrel.com. ...

The following readers are looking for the following items:

Lepore: whole-wheat lasagna;

Pat Hopkins: hardtack;

Wendie R. Alcott: Calistoga Flavored Water in small glass bottles, miscellaneous fruit flavors;

Carmel Viado: Flying Horse Royal Lager Beer, from India;

Dottie Willson: Progresso canned red kidney beans;

Karen Heroy: Lizano salsa, Gettysburg Pretzels and restaurants that serve steamed blue crabs prepared with Old Bay Seasoning;

June Marsh: Nalley's sugar-free bread-and-butter pickles, which she used to get at Wal-Mart;

Larry and Carol Knopp: Oklahoma Joe's Hog Rub & Yard Bird Seasoning;

Sandi Ksicinski: Johnsonville or other brand bratwurst patties;

And Keri Dilts: the name of and a source for a dry garlic dip/dressing mix, which she formerly bought at Costco, and to which one added mayonnaise and milk.

Readers?

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