From: sushifreak. I want to learn how to make Japanese food. Do you have any easy recipe ideas?

COOKING

Reply: I have a great Asian recipe book. It's called Simply Asian, and...

From: literockfan. I want to get tickets for the Billy Joel concert in Washington. I can pay cash or trade my tickets for the Cher concert in Baltimore in June.

MUSIC

Reply: I have three extra tickets. I prefer to get cash, but...

From: handyman. Hi. I make wooden boxes and bowls. I'd like to sell my stuff, but I don't know much about the business side of things. Can you help me?

CRAFTS

Reply: Maybe you can advertise your stuff in a local store, or...

From: petlover. We have a beautiful gray cat -free to a good home in the New York area. We can't keep her because I just found out I'm allergic to cats.

PETS

From: bookwork. I enjoy collecting and reading old books, especially children's books. Please send your old books to me P. O. Box 614, Salt Springs, Ohio 45640.

COLLECTING

Reply: I have a lot of hardbacks and paperbacks...

From: concernedmom. My son wants to be a race-car driver. Is this safe? Where can I find out more about this?

CARS

Reply: There's a great magazine called Race Track, and...

From: grungeking. I want to find a good place for vintage clothes and jeans. I live in Las Vegas. Any ideas?

FASHION

From: daredevil. I'd like to try rock climbing, but I don't want to go alone. Is anyone in San Francisco interested in climbing with me? I prefer to go on weekdays, if possible.

OUTDOORS

Reply: I'm interested in climbing. I'm not very experienced, but...