Readers spot English muffins

John Bergler is looking for not just any English muffin, but specifically for Bays English muffins. Luckily for him, his fellow readers say they're not among those longed-for items that can't be found in town.

Shelly Mitchell, Terry Miller and Sandra Gersh all said they can be found at Wal-Mart Supercenter (where, Mitchell said, they're in the dairy section), Gersh, Rich Mundy, Jim Payne and Carol Butler recommended Walgreens, Butler said they also can be found at Smith's at 55 S. Valle Verde Drive in Henderson and at Albertsons at 201 S. Stephanie St. in Henderson and Christine Geraci e-mailed that they can be found at newer Vons stores in the dairy case, usually near the butter and margarine. ...

For Steve Engelberg, who's looking for real kaiser rolls, Gersh recommended the fresh-baked ones at Vons, and former New Yorker Raymond Moreton said the best he has found are at Smith's at 6130 W. Tropicana Ave. ...

And for the Sprecher Root Beer Engelberg also is looking for, Paul and Gail Szplett e-mailed that it can be ordered from www.sprecherbrewery.com (or call 414-964-7837). ...

For Cheryl Burrows, who's looking for Hoffman House Seafood Sauce, they said it can be ordered from www.bayvalleyfoods.com (or call 800-236-1119). ...

For Shirley Howard, who's looking for apricot syrup for pancakes and waffles, Geraci recommended Knott's, which she said is available at Wal-Mart Supercenters and Albertsons. ...

For Angie Hamel, who's looking for prickly pear syrup, Mike Lim e-mailed that the best value he's found is from Acacia Artisans at www.acaciart.com (or call 866-222-2420). ...

For Jean Day, who's looking for "a good, healthy bran muffin," Janet McFarland recommended those at Whole Foods Market and Theresa Renner suggested the berry and mango varieties at Trader Joe's. Both chains have multiple locations. ...

For Josephine Bitaut, who's looking for Lithuanian rye bread, Aldona Jonynas recommended the bread at L.A. Price Grocery, 4972 S. Maryland Parkway, and Biruta R. Salaks-Nelson said it can be ordered from www.balticshop.com (or call 800-506-2312.) ...

More on shredded hash browns: Tracy Hamilton recommended Steiner's -- A Nevada-Style Pub, which has multiple locations in the valley. ...

Reader requests: John Caggiano is looking for salted bread sticks. ...

Flo Bennett is looking for Eight O'Clock Coffee decaf beans. ...

Geri Leaf is looking for smoked swordfish. ...

Eileen Pantol is looking for stewed figs in syrup, in a supermarket. ...

Jimmie Gantt is looking for Tru Blue Lemon Cookies. ...

Randy Helmuth is looking for Hormel thuringer, which he used to get at Smith's. ...

Rose Russell is looking for a restaurant that serves boudin. ...

Paul S. Mann is looking for Brach's Sugar Free Caramel Candy. ...

And Steve Waugh is looking for liver mush, which he assures "tastes a lot better than its name implies."...

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