#6 in my list of all time favorite candy is...

CHICK-O-STICKS!

Shake that chick o stick ohh that chick o stick ohh shake that chick o stick ohh that chick o stick boy shake that chick o stick yea that chick o stick yea that chick o stick yea.

Usually when I am eating a Chick-O-Stick, I have someone ask, "What IS that?" It shocks me how many people out there have never tasted one! The only thing I can ever think to compare the taste to is the center of a Butterfinger. The outside is covered with toasted coconut. Mmmm. When they were originally introduced back in the day, they were called "Chicken Bones". The name changed to Chick-o-Sticks in 1955 because another company already owned the name. Good thing because I can't say I ever would have fathomed trying candy by that name.

Here is a delightful little quote I found on the Atkinson's candy website when researching for this post:

"Your candy takes me back to one of the happiest times in my life. Chick-O-Sticks remind me of thunder storms, black walnut trees, a cozy porch swing, Mom beautiful as a movie star in her poodle skirt and sweater, WoolWorth's chocolate sodas, KHOG radio station, chicken after Sunday church, making mud pies. Life was beautiful back then. Life was simple and a joy to live."

Thanks for that "Peggy from Illinois."

If I had a nickel for every memory I have of my mom as a movie star in her poodle skirt I'd be rich!