Posts Tagged “candy”

Ok… *sigh* My site is not a food or candy blog. I mostly just discuss the technology that is my life. But the other day after being appalled by the mediocre-ness of the so-called “Premium M&M”, I had to somehow fit it in. And writing that post led me to a page that claimed that Hershey’s Kissables had been reformulated… which made me hungry for some… which led me to a Walgreens where I found a regular old “milk chocolate” package of candy.  Since this was the original formula, I assumed the accusatory post from earlier this year was just some kind of troll.

Well, tonight ”the hunger” returned and at my local Albertson’s I made a shocking discovery: a “chocolate candy” version of the Kissables. Strangely enough in the very next check-out aisle was the “milk chocolate” version. Of course I had to buy a bunch of both bags and bring them home for a taste test.  (UPDATED 12/4/08)

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Let’s face it, part of getting through a night of any heavy tech work (coding, editing, or DVD authoring) is good snack options. When I see something new it’s in my nature to want to try it out. And from time to time a snack shows up that has a little bit of technology inside of it. So when I noticed an over-priced premium version of M&M’s in the snack aisle I was curious.  What could possibly make a 6 oz package of M&M’s worth $4? Once they went on sale 2 for 1, I was overtaken by temptation and bought a couple of boxes.  oooohhhh.. look a the pretty package.  (UPDATED) Read… »