Finding ‘figs on a rope’ and other elusive eats

Lfora specialty food item? While many have lamented the closing of Glazier’s, other sources are available in the valley.

One is the International Marketplace at 5000 S. Decatur Blvd. (just south of Tropicana Avenue), which, true to its name, carries specialties from just about every conceivable cuisine, with an emphasis on Asian. Another possibility is Cost Plus World Market, which has locations at 2151 N. Rainbow Blvd. and 3890 Blue Diamond Road, and which is an especially good source for European sweets during the Christmas season. There are also many independent ethnic markets scattered across the valley. And if all local sources fail, there’s always Amazon.

For Sandy Cronin, who’s looking for figs on a rope for her father, Enrico Guastaferro, Danny Calico 9500 W. Sahara Ave. in Village Square. “They make several varieties, and bread, too.”

More reader requests

Calico said he’s still looking for farina, anywhere in the valley.

Terri Cohen is looking for Dr. Brown’s Diet Cherry Soda, preferably in the Henderson area.

Elaine Halley is looking for a local source for Hungry Jack Potato Pancake Mix.

Peter Rich is looking for a pastry called langos, which he encountered in Budapest.

And Joseph Lowery is looking for Aunt Penny’s White Sauce, which he used to get at Albertsons.

Readers?

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