Sweet nostalgia. It is definitely sweeter than traditional Dutch ...
347192
Sweet nostalgia. It is definitely sweeter than traditional Dutch drop. I even have my American work mates like drop now because of this flavor.
2186769
This is a sweet movie. The transformation of both of the main characters is believable. It's not the best-made movie in the world, but i really enjoyed it. It's also fun to see an old tale updated but still use the original plot.
1616022
Such a sweet film; and ideal for teenagers and young adults and family viewing. If you came of age in the 80s you will love this film and its impeccable ability to evoke the time period.  Being half Irish and having spent time in Ireland in the 1980s this film held a lot of nostalgia and familiarity for me.  However, even if you need the subtitles for the accents and slang or to clarify some references (Jesuit Schools =posh, Christian Brothers = working class) -you will thoroughly enjoy the acting and music and plot --it is feel good but not saccharine.
4049533
I bought these, albeit expensive, to regain a bit of childhood nostalgia as my Dad loved Snap E Tom. Retro for sure, tastes good, not likely to find it on store shelves.
2529048
I'm not sure why some of the reviewers write that this CD is not like the original.  I still have my album (white jacket, poster and everything) and a turntable on which to play it...this CD sounds EXACTLY like the original...minus the few wear and tear sounds of my 30 something year old album.

I was excited to finally find a CD version so I could add it to my MP3 player.

I always found this was one of those recordings (talking about the entire set of tracks) that you should listen to alone and in a quiet place.  Since it's primarily a recitation of poems and such; having others around talking really becomes annoying.

Listening brings a flood of memories!  Of all the tracks Beauty and Happiness are my least favorite...they're just too...too sweet.  I didn't care for them originally, and my opinion hasn't changed.
1800837
This licorice tastes the way that the old fashioned licorice of my childhood used to taste.  Leave it to the Dutch to make the real thing the way it is supposed to be made.  The licorice is fresh, soft, and just the right level of sweetness.  I have looked everywhere in the States for American made licorice, but nothing matches the Dutch version.  I just wish the price for the product was lower.  It is a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality of licorice.  Highly recommend this for true licorice gourmet eaters.
565148
Wilhelmina Peppermints bring back memories of childhood summers spent in Northwest Iowa. That'd be enough to garner 4-stars. But it doesn't end there, these are real peppermints, richly flavored, but not overpowering, sweet but not cloying, crunchy but not hard. As a child they came in a tin and I've still got a few of those tins floating around the house. In a roll they're portable. I keep them in my computer bag, my desk at work, the nightstand at home, and the glove box in my car...always there for me when I want one or when I want to flashback to me youth. Try a traditional Dutch peppermint, I think you'll enjoy.
1068091
C'mon, drop the cynicism and faux-hipness long enough to listen to this reminder of a purer time. Remember when you were 9, 10, 11 years old? Kudos to the kids' teacher for drawing from them this wonderfully simple and nostalgic recording. Melodic, shy, off-key at times, earnest and fun, this gem of past-pop covers belongs on every collectors shelf. There's a wistful quality to most of the cuts. And you can tell the kids aren't American by their disciplined approach (you can actually distinguish the words), and they make an honest effort to sing in unison. What a find! It's impossible to listen to "Desperado" only once.
1278004
Absolutely perfect! These brought back childhood memories from long before the internet and the ability to order anything from anywhere--from the days when my grandparents would bring these back from Holland and us kids would enjoy every last one of the limited supply. There is nothing at all wrong with these as a previous reviewer has stated. Ammonium chloride (vice sodium chloride) is how the salt flavor in Dutch candy is created. If you don't know what these are please don't expect traditional American candy. They are Dutch style and taste exactly as they are supposed to!
1030114
My kids used to drink this when they were young, when my parents brought it over from Holland. You know how happy they are now?
3316356
I was quite impressed that these didn't come all mashed up because Pantry does seem to do that quite a bit. This was all nostalgia factor for me. Of course they're fantastic if you really are thinking about the actual taste, but to me, these taste like childhood and I don't feel like they've varied from when I was a kid (as some reviewers have mentioned) so that's enough for me to love them!
3754886
EXCELLENT!  EXPENSIVE BUT NOSTALGIA, BRINGS ME BACK TO MY YOUTH OF AGES 5 TO 7.
2055321
This is my favorite. It is the perfect mix and a nice subtle sweetness, unlike other companies which are to sweet for my taste.
4642115
Although the new cover looks more like a Book Of Shadows than a book of children's poems, the actual writing still has the charm of the original.  Beautiful, optimistic, sentimental...a lovely trip back to what was good in my childhood.
3812920
certainly a taste of the bitter sweet past with optimism for the future.
2250231
I was just a toddler when this song came out. I loved it then and still love it now.  I think it's a cute love song. The remake isn't bad, but it doesn't sound the same. I wish musicians would learn from the sounds of the songs of the 80's. If they are so popular now they must have been doing something right.  Growing up with them is a bonus too. It's nice to kick back and listen to songs like this and let the memories flow.
1804862
Claey's is one of my favorite hard candies and I have really enjoyed just about every flavor I've tried. What I like about this threesome is that it includes three flavors I remember from when I was a kidhorehound, sassafras, and root beer. I remember my mom giving me horehound drops when I had a sore throat, and I had the other two flavors on just about an occasion. These little 17-calorie sugarcoated squares from Claey's are really great at reproducing the flavors that I remember from way back when. They certainly awaken memories of my youth.