As a child, once per week, I was always able to go to the candy store. Every time, my first stop was at the chip rack. You may call me an eat-o-holic if you wish, but that is how it was! Still until this day, it remains the same.
It was a hot and humid day in Moncton, N.B ( where I grew up) this summer when I entered a corner store ( very much a different experience because a corner store now carries milk, bread, eggs and other staples... not like the candy store). My thought process had not changed and the first thing that I did was go straight to the chip rack. Perhaps I was naive in thinking that nothing had changed! Being in Eastern Canada, where Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips had originated, I thought that my favorite chips would be available. As a young person, these chips were a staple in our house like apples, potatoes, and a side of beef.
Our family spent many evenings snacking on this potato chip sensation. The taste of vinegar would tickle our throat, as we waited for the dill to kick in and make our cheeks pucker. All of the while, we were just waiting for the salt to burn our tongues! There was never a use for napkins because I saved the flavor on my fingertips to lick when I was finished eating my favorite snack! Disgusting, I know, but how irresistible!
Today I met a man, a sales rep for potato chips. I asked him, "Where are my chips, Humpty Dumpty, of course." He answered with , "Well, Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall (of many stores) Humpty Dumpty had a great fall because the representatives were unkind and not accommodating. Old Dutch saw the potential andbought out the company." Currently Old Dutch is selling only the barbeque flavour from Humpty Dumpty. I was told that the recipes sit in storage for now. I am told that with a few e-mails and a little bother that they may very well bring back my flavor.... dill pickle. I can hardly wait!
Humpty Dumpty definitely had a great fall because someone is bringing them back. I can hardly wait for winter!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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