As I mentioned eons ago in this post, I used to enjoy a substance called Adams Sour Orange Gum. It was pretty much the only gum I ever liked and when they stopped making it, I stopped chewing gum forever.
I note that while it is still not possible to buy a fresh piece of Adams Sour Orange Gum, the Adams people — or what passes for them these days — have briefly begun making Adams Sour Apple Gum and Adams Sour Cherry Gum again. This is apparently a limited-release thing. They'll make just so much of it and then stop, presumably after everyone who wants some has stocked up via websites like this one. We are waiting and watching to see if they'll do the same thing with the orange variety…not because we're going to buy out the run but just because we want to taste it again. Just once or twice. I have a hunch that it'll be another one of those things that can make me six years old for a little while…like reading old Fox and Crow comic books or watching Huckleberry Hound cartoons or talking to women.
In the meantime, can we get the Russell Stover people to make more of those cashew patties they haven't made since they had to clear shelf space for their "low carb" candy line? The whole idea of "low carb" candy is pretty silly, anyway. I mean, it's like caffeine-free Coke…why the heck bother? It certainly shouldn't be cause to not make a great candy. I largely gave up candy years ago but I always felt better when I spotted a Russell Stover Cashew Pattie at the store and knew that someone was enjoying a wonderful treat.