Store now stocks farm-fresh eggs

Here's some good news for readers who have been searching our desert community in vain for farm-fresh eggs: Valley Cheese & Wine, 1770 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, now carries eggs from the Moapa Valley. Note that supplies are very limited (and sometimes sporadic); I'd suggest calling Valley at 341-8191 to check availability if it's not on your regular path. ...

And here's a recommendation from reader Donald Pearson for an Italian seasoning that's available with or without salt. Mama Pizzolato's Italian Seasoning can be ordered from www.mamaspices.4t.com, or call (800) 985-8512. ...

For Joe Terrana, Elizabeth Jackson e-mailed that malasadas made fresh to order are available at Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, 7435 S. Durango Drive, and Shanlin Harris recommended those at Island Desserts, 8876 S. Eastern Ave., noting that they also carry traditional Hawaiian, Japanese and Portuguese cakes, pies and beverages. ...

For Seymour Temkin, Krista LaVasseur, an employee of Sunflower Farmers Market, 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd. (there's another one at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave.) e-mailed that her store carries Dr. Brown's Diet Cream Soda. And Ari Sobel said it can be found at Bagels and More, 2405 E. Tropicana Ave. ...

And for Gayle Hornaday, LaVasseur said that while Sunflower doesn't carry gyros kits, it does carry the sliced meat, tzatziki sauce and pita bread for making them. ...

For Mary Sorley, Thelma Northrup e-mailed that English Mars bars can be found at the British Food Store, 3375 S. Decatur Blvd. ...

For Dolores Sawyer, John Graham e-mailed that Santa Maria pinquito beans are available seasoned, unseasoned and in bulk at www.susieqbrand.com (or call 800-268-1041) or canned or uncooked at www.mclintocks.com (800-866-6372). ...

And while we haven't received any responses to Gene Anthony's request for Campbell's Pepper Pot Soup, Bill and Libby Hoover note that Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave., carry Bookbinder's Seafood Pepper Pot soup. ...

Reader requests: Jerald Seegmiller is looking for Banana Snapple. ...

I. Chendler is looking for Kraft Bacon-Cheddar Dip. ...

Phil Kokoczka would like to find Johnny's French Dip (Concentrated) Au Jus Sauce made by Johnny's Fine Foods of Tacoma, Wash. ...

Jack Oliver is looking for hickory seasoning, to use when he's grilling. ...

Bruce Brent is looking for a white chocolate syrup to be used in making espresso mochas. ...

Steve Zuelsdorf is looking for mild brick cheese and summer sausage made in Wisconsin. ...

Donald and Dee Martinez are looking for Trappey's Little Louisiana Bottled Chilies, which they used to get at Albertsons and Smith's. ...

And Pennie Frenza seeks reader suggestions for a "good bowl of cream of chicken soup."...

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