Every time you open a crisp can of soda (or pop, or soda pop ,or just “Coke” if you’re from the deep south) and take a swig, a whirlwind of flavors and aromas dance mightily amongst your taste buds.
We often connect these sparkling, sugary experiences to memories or moments from our own lives. Maybe there was a hot afternoon of tee-ball practice and on the way home, mom or dad stopped off to get you an ice-cold, glass-bottle Coke. Or maybe your best friend made you laugh so hard that Sprite came soaring through your nose in a symphony of delight and sheer pain.