Q. Cheese cloth is not a tight enough weave. I like the non-bleached. Can we get a tighter weave? Thanks.

A. That is our only source. Have you tried doubling or tripling it? Have you tried a fabric store?

Q. Can we get "green" batteries?

A. So far we do not have a hardware section nor do we have a source for batteries. We’ll keep it in mind.

Q. Rice butter substitute for butter please.

A. All right. We’ll consider it.

Q. Please carry Westsoy—soy smoothies.

A. What flavor would you prefer?

Q. Is it possible to get the "steel cut" instant McCain’s Oatmeal?

A. We have steel cut oats in bulk. We believe that there is no instant steel cut oatmeal, based on our research.

Q. All the plain coffee tastes alike to my Philistine palate. Any chance of flavored coffees? Surely there are some with natural flavors? Thanks!

A. Our coffee grinder would become contaminated with flavors and other shoppers would have to get flavors in their coffee.

Q. Can we get some sorbet—especially lemon? What a nice summer treat!

A. What have you tried lately that you like? Please let us know the brand.

Q. Can we please get Aunt Gussie’s Oatmeal Cookies (same company as the biscotti we carry). They’re good!

A. We’ll look into it.

Q. Will you be getting more dried papaya and soy grits?

A. We have discontinued soy gritts. You can order 10-lb. bags through the bulk department. We should have more dried papaya this week.

Q. Not enough veggie sandwiches made for the lunch crowd, so by 2 pm there is nothing left.

A. If you call ahead, we would be glad to set one aside for you.

Q. Please ask Albany JCC to offer a discount to Coop members!

A. We will ask them.

Q. Can we have eggs packaged by the half-dozen? 12 is too many for me to use.

A. We are currently offering eggs by the half dozen. Any specialty foods worker will gladly split a dozen in half at your request if we have no half boxes available.

Q. Dave, at the service desk, is always so helpful and nice!

A. Yes he is!

Q. Carrot juice comes frozen in quarts. Yummy!!