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A: In some countries, barley water has been touted as having health benefits, and Robinsons launched its citrusy version in the 1930s to quench the thirst of tennis players at Wimbledon. Today, the drink includes water, sugar, lemon juice from concentrate and barley flour.
You’ll find 850ml bottles for $4.99 at Taste of Britain, 73 S. Peachtree St., Norcross, 770-242-8585. Robinsons Lemon Barley Water also is available for the same price at The Queen’s Pantry, 4235 Merchants Walk Drive, Marietta, 678-483-0900.
Q: I love Royal brand coconut bonbons. I believe that they are made in Georgia. These were a special treat, but I don’t think I’ve seen them around for years. I’ve tried other similar candies in the past, but they aren’t quite as good. Are these still being made? If they are, can I purchase them locally? Thank you. — R. Johns, Jonesboro
A: Royal coconut bonbons are still made by the Crown Candy Company, which got its start in the 1930s on Pryor Street in Atlanta and sold its candies to department stores and five-and-dimes.
The company moved its operations to Macon in 1971 and continues turning out coconut bonbons with creamy centers and colorful fondant shells. Crown Candy also produces a slew of other sweets, including cashew clusters, jellied fruit slices, peanut brittle, fudge and pecan divinity. I found 7-ounce boxes of Royal coconut bonbons for $3.99 at Cracker Barrel, 1458 Southlake Plaza Drive, Morrow, 770-961-4533.
Q: I am in search of a clock repair shop for a handmade wooden clock I received as a wedding gift 25 years ago. The clock mechanism has not kept time in some time! Thanks. — Sam D., email
A: Sam, please contact Bowers Watch and Clock Repair, 2441 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, 404-327-7850. The family-run company has been doing business locally since 1943, and the expert watchmakers have decades of experience repairing a wide range of clocks, wristwatches and pocket watches. Bowers offers house calls for clock repairs. You can check out the website at bowerswatchandclockrepair.com.
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