Since this is my third Valentines since starting the Candy Blog, I figured I should point newer readers to some almost-fresh reviews of Valentines products that can be found in stores today. (Lest you think that I haven’t been there, done that.) Just click on the teensy photo to be transported back in time to relive the glory.
Name: 3 Musketeers Cherry with Dark Chocolate
Brand: Mars
Place Purchased: samples from Mars reps
Price: unknown
Size: 9 ounces
Calories per ounce: 124
Type: Chocolate/Nougat
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: Be My Love Edible Jewelry Kit
Brand: Au’some
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $.99
Size: unknown
Calories per ounce: unknown
Type: Chalk (Dextrose)
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: Strong Dark (70% Dark Chocolate)
Brand: Chocolove
Place Purchased: gift (thanks Monica)
Price: unknown
Size: 3.2 ounces
Calories per ounce: 157
Type: Chocolate
Rating: 8 out of 10
Name: Chocolate Heaven
Brand: Cocoa Deli
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $3.50 (on sale)
Size: 5.1 ounces
Calories per ounce: 141
Type: Chocolate/Caramel/Mint
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: Dove Jewels
Brand: Mars
Place Purchased: Rite Aid (Echo Park)
Price: $3.99
Size: 5 ounces
Calories per ounce: 144
Type: Chocolate/Nuts
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: Elmer’s Four Piece Box
Brand: Elmer’s Chocolate
Place Purchased: Von’s (Hollywood)
Price: $.99
Size: 2.4 ounces
Calories per ounce: 121
Type: Chocolate/Caramel
Rating: 5 out of 10
Name: Ferrero Rocher
Brand: Ferrero
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $1.39
Size: 1.3 ounces
Calories per ounce: 169
Type: Chocolate/Nuts/Cookie
Rating: 8 out of 10
Name: Mon Cheri
Brand: Ferrero
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $1.39
Size: 1.5 ounces
Calories per ounce: 173
Type: Chocolate/Nuts
Rating: 7 out of 10
Name: Raffaello & Rondnoir
Brand: Ferrero
Place Purchased: RiteAid (Vermonica)
Price: $.69
Size: 1 ounce
Calories per ounce: 180 & 160
Type: Chocolate/Cookie/Nuts/Coconut
Rating: 6 out of 10 & 8 out of 10
Name: Heart Shaped Junior Mints
Brand: Tootsie
Place Purchased: Von’s (Hollywood)
Price: $.99
Size: 4.75 ounces
Calories per ounce: 116
Type: Chocolate/Mint
Rating: 7 out of 10
Name: Marshmallow Hearts
Brand: Frankford Candy
Place Purchased: Rite Aid
Price: $.79 (on sale)
Size: 5 ounces
Calories per ounce: 95
Type: Marshmallow
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: Assorted Chocolates (Heart Box)
Brand: Russell Stover
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $.99
Size: 1.75 ounces
Calories per ounce: 137
Type: Chocolate/Coconut/Caramel
Rating: 6 out of 10
Name: SpongeBob Squarepants Plastic Heart
Brand: Frankford Candy
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $1.50 (on sale)
Size: .71 ounces
Calories per ounce: 140
Rating: 2 out of 10
Name: SweeTart Hearts
Brand: Nestle
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $.79
Size: 1.5 ounces
Calories per ounce: 113
Type: Dextrose/Sour
Rating: 7 out of 10
Name: Turtles
Brand: Nestle
Place Purchased: Walgreen’s (Echo Park)
Price: $1.98 (75% off!)
Size: 3.5 ounces
Calories per ounce: 139
Type: Chocolate/Nuts/Caramel/Kosher
Rating: 4 out of 10
Technically I never reviewed the Coconut Heart, but here’s the specs on the Egg version:
Name: Cream Eggs: Strawberry, Coconut and Maple
Brand: Russell Stover
Place Purchased: Rite Aid
Price: $.39 each
Size: 1.25 ounces
Calories per ounce: 104-120
Type: Chocolate
Rating: 8 out of 10
Technically I never reviewed the Nestle Cruch Dark Heart but here’s the review from oh-so-long-ago on the Limited Edition Bar:
Name: Nestle Crunch Dark
Brand: Nestle
Place Purchased: Convenience Store
Price: $.75
Size:1.4 oz
Calories per ounce: 135
Type: Chocolate (crisped)
I also have on hand for review this week: Brach's Heart Shaped Cinnamon Imperials, Brach's Cherry JuJu Hearts, Confectionery Lane Mixed Fruit Marshmallow Lollipop & Hershey's Heart's Desire Assortment.
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UNAPPEALING 
APPALLING 
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I was at Target yesterday and my gaze fell upon a small bag of Dove candies: dark chocolate cherry caramel. Three of my favorites things in one! I bought them and love them. I know your feeling about cherry flavoring, though, so I don’t know that I’d urge you to try them.
uhm…some of the clicky pics no worky.
Any idea why I can’t find Hershey’s Marshmallow Hearts this year? Hershey’s is less then helpful, but I thought you might have some inside info.
For that matter, finding their Marshmallow Trees was impossible at Christmas.
Thanks!
I don’t know if you’ve seen them yet, but I’d be interested in your take on those new Reese’s flavored whoppers. I had them yesterday, and whileI could not stop eating them until I threw the box away, I was not sure I actually liked them. They are sort of odd.
Love your blog, so fun to read! Thanks for this info on valentines candy. Though I must admit I don’t buy seasonal candy, I have had too many instances where the product just tasted stale. My experience in food manufacturing has lead me to believe that the stuff is made well in advance of the season to meet the peak demand, and could be older than the “regular” candy in the same aisle. Have you had a similar taste experience?
will you be carrying switzer licorice anytime soon?
Dose anyone remember the candy hearts that were out last year and they were just like circus peanuts. The bag had solid white hearts and solid pink hearts. For anyone who loves circus peanuts these were delicious!! I have not been able to find them anywhere them anywhere. I have been to P&C, Wegmans, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and, Kinneys to no avail? Have you seen these anywhere? I am in New York. Please Help.
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