Readers uncover condiment

Eggplant and roasted red peppers make a fine combination, so it's no wonder Jolene Wise is looking for Zergut Ajvar, a condiment made with them. Rita Bowman, Dean B. Pomerantz and Barbara Roth said it can be found in hot and regular, small to industrial size, on the Eastern European aisle at the International Marketplace, 5000 S. Decatur Blvd. Roth said she also finds it at the Mediterranean Market, 6020 Spring Mountain Road, and Pomerantz also recommended the house brand at Sunflower Farmer's Market, which is at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave. and 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd. ...

For Roth, Cindy Whitlow e-mailed that anisette sugar can be ordered from www.Pennmac.com or www.Doma-Italian-Market.com, but added that it's relatively easy to make by putting whole star anise in sugar and letting it cure in the pantry, with the flavor getting stronger the longer it sits. Whitlow also recommended www.Penzeys.com for spices, adding, "the quality and price cannot be beat." ...

For Joanna Sharpe, Gary Robinson said red lentils can be found in Indian groceries, including Bombay Bazaar at 4047 S. Maryland Parkway, India Market at 5006 S. Maryland Parkway and New India Market, 4601 W. Sahara Ave. Kathy Gold-Fox said both bulk red lentils and Arrowhead Mills packages are available at Whole Foods Market; she prefers the packaged lentils, which she said are larger. ...

For Joanne Klimczak, Karen Langbert and Jacquelyn Romero e-mailed that Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Lightly Salted Edamame can be found at Sunflower Farmer's Market. ...

For Mary Peterson, it appears that some Smith's stores still sell ham salad in the deli. Diane Coleman found it at the store at 830 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson and Richard Markus at the store at 1775 Lakeside Drive in Bullhead City, Ariz. ...

John McGinty said authentic Buffalo-style pizza and wings can be found at Johnny Mac's at 842 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson.

For Barbara Caliva, who's looking for Golden Grain marinara sauce, Linda Rains was told by the company that it has been discontinued. ...

More on chocolate pie for diabetics: Gail Houston recommended Pies Unlimited, 9310 Sun City Blvd. ...

Here are more reader requests:

Langbert: a local source for boxes of Mother's brand quick-cooking barley;

Romero: Grandon brand bruschetta in Rosmino e Erbe Aromatiche flavor, which she used to get at Sunflower;

Sharlene Beiser: a local source for Chef Boyardee pizza sauce in a 15-ounce can;

Dan and Marie Leighton: a local source for Planters unsalted cocktail peanuts (not dry roasted) in cans;

Myrna Donato: Spice Islands Salad Herbs;

And Debbie Abraham: Rosarita Salsa.

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