Q: You have helped so many people, hopefully, now you can help me. My very favorite rouge, Milani baked powder, 05, has been discontinued from Target after many years. Could you please help me find it? Thank you. — Lafortune Forrestor, Tucker
A: Fortunately, Milani cosmetics are sold in plenty of drugstores, so if one stops stocking the brand, you should still be able to find your favorite Italian blush as long as the company hasn’t stopped making that particular product. And, happily, it hasn’t. I found Milani Luminoso (05) baked powder blush in a compact for $8.49 each at CVS, 4317 Chamblee Tucker Road, Tucker, 770-938-6146.
Q: I've got a couple of recipes I want to try that specify Camellia brand dried red kidney beans. I can find other brands but I'm having a difficult time locating Camellia, which is really the one I want. Maybe you'll have better luck. Thank you. — Frank Spence, Alpharetta
A: A must-have in Cajun cuisine, Camellia red kidney beans will be easy for you to find and, as a bonus, you might end up with a freshly made crawfish pie to go with those beans. GG’s Fine Food, 34 Webb St., Roswell, 678-499-0511, is a culinary gold mine loaded with prepared foods as well as staples that offer a true taste of New Orleans. You’ll find Camellia red kidney beans in 1-pound bags for $3.25 each.
Q: I am looking for the stick horses that children played with in the past. They are like broom sticks with horse's heads on the end. I would appreciate a lead on finding them. Thank you so much. — Ellen Treadaway, Stone Mountain
A: Hobby, or stick horses, are thought to have been around since ancient times, and there are many pieces of artwork featuring children playing with hobby horses dating from the 16th century. While some of today’s hobby horses feature modern twists — electronic sound effects — essentially, the toy hasn’t changed that much through the centuries. As you described, it’s a stuffed horse head on a stick. I’ve got a couple of choices for you. At Toys R Us, 1 Buckhead Loop, Atlanta, 404-467-8697, you’ll find a 34-inch stick horse that features sound effects. Press the horse’s ear to activate neighing and galloping sounds. The plush dark brown head comes with a sassy bandanna. It’s priced at $14.99. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Horsetown, 1959 Dogwood Road, Snellville, 770-736-1888, stocks talking stick ponies. You’ll find them in a variety of colors that include black, tan, pink and purple for $16 each.
Q: I enjoy your column every week and I hope you can give me an answer to my question. I'm looking for a liquor called Cold Duck. I think it's a wine, and I can't seem to find it. Thank you. — M.B. Frazier, Marietta
A: Produced by Andre, Cold Duck is billed as a sweet sparkling red wine blended with a “soft Concord grape base for tangy, ripe fruit flavors.” This California bubbly has always enjoyed a reputation as an affordable sparkling wine, and it’s still considered that today. Locally, you’ll find bottles of Andre Cold Duck for $4.99 each at Bullock’s Wine and Spirits, 3612 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, 770-565-0017.
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