For those readers who have been looking for pickled or spiced peaches, I have bad news and some really good news. Margaret Holmes no longer produces its Sunshine pickled peaches. However, Hillside Orchard Farms offers Georgia pickled peaches. They show up as an out-of-stock product on the company website, but you can find them locally — while they last. David’s Produce and Country Store, 3561 Lavista Road, Decatur, 404-325-0709, has quart jars of the spiced peaches in stock. They’re priced at $8.99 each.
Q: I’m trying to find a non-alcoholic ginger beer called Barr’s. This brand is very refreshing and not overly sweet. I seem to be able to find a lot of different ginger beers but not this brand. Can you find it for me, please? Thank you. — Richard Brent, email
A: Barr’s Originals ginger beer has been produced in Scotland by the Barr family since 1875. This carbonated beverage, spiked with natural flavors, is ideal as a thirst quencher as well as a mixer for your favorite cocktail. You’ll find 12-ounce cans of Barr’s for $1.29 at Cost Plus World Market, 3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, 404-814-0801.
Q: I’m looking for old-fashioned candies to add to my granddaughter’s Christmas stocking. I’ve found several around town, but I can’t seem to find Astro Pops. I only need a couple, so I really don’t want to order online. Any suggestions? — T. Baker, Atlanta
A: Astro Pop suckers, with the funky rocket shape, have been around since the ’60s. The tri-colored candy features a trio of flavors: cherry, passion fruit and pineapple. You can find original Astro Pops for $3.49 at It’s Sugar, 264 19th St. N.W., Atlanta, 404-815-1151.
Q: We just got back from Italy and loved the bresaola cured beef we had at many different places. Is there any place to get this cured beef around Atlanta? Thanks. — Chris Colhard, Brookhaven
A: This uncomplicated delicacy from Valtellina, an alpine valley in northern Italy, is nothing more than salt-cured and air-dried hunks of lean beef. Sliced into paper thin, translucent sheets, a little bresaola goes a long way. You’ll find bresaola for $23.99 per pound at E. 48th Street Market, 2462 Jett Ferry Road, Dunwoody, 770-392-1499.
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