"Peanuts in peanut butter nougat." That was the promise of Snickers when I was growing up. Given that I loathe peanut butter (not an allergy, just a visceral aversion), Milky Way was the clear preference. Also, since Milky Way comes in a dark or 'midnight' version, that cinches the deal. Those mini Snickers were always the first to go when we swapped candy after the Hallowe'en haul.
Butterfingers are as loathsome to peanut butter dislikers as are Snickers.
Chuckles are great, but I don't like the licorice flavor. As a result, I feel I'm paying a premium for the flavors I like (note that I pay this premium willingly). It's difficult, however, to give away one opened Chuckle, and I don't like to waste candy.
Good 'n' Plenty? Only one of those is true. See rationale for Chuckles.
Sour Cream & Onion potato chips are great, but they aren't candy, as you point out.
My alternate slate of candy electors?
- Milky Way
- Caramello (By Cadbury)
- Swedish Fish
- Mike & Ike (Good & Plenty's hipper cousin)
- and for the non-candy selection, Goldfish crackers.
And candy corn? While I agree that October 31 is the only acceptable day to see this confection, does anyone actually enjoy eating candy corn? I don't.
As for Chuckles, I believe they are the precursor to gummies. Every supplement today comes in the form of a gummy that is fun and easy to eat - just like Chuckles
Chips are not candy. Also, licorice is overlooked because it is gross. Chuckles? That’s “laughable”. Obviously sour patch kids is the gummy choice. I can’t believe I’m related to you.
I’m not much of a candy person, but I do like Snickers. I could be equally happy with a Chunky square (it’s not really a bar, or it didn’t used to be) or a Reese’s peanut butter cup. I do not like any kind of gummy candy!!
Very funny! Brilliant turn of direction after yesterday’s post although it’s kind of like asking which beer do you prefer at a BBQ – Pabst, Budweiser, Old Milwaukee, Falstaff, or Schlitz – to which the response can only be – I’ll just have some water, thanks.” That said, let’s get down to the serious business at hand:
I used to really like Snickers and would have completely agreed with you that it is in a class by itself – but not anymore. The issue is good dark chocolate. Once I discovered good chocolate, then good dark chocolate, I couldn’t enjoy any of the movie candies anymore - no more than I could still enjoy a Pabst or a Schlitz - which I thought were good when I was 16 and probably used to wash down a Snickers bar.
But, sticking to the here and now, if I had to pick one candy in the movie candy category, it’d be Hershey’s Dark with Almonds – athough it may not be eligible for consideration as it’s often not available at the counter. After that, it’d be a Nestle’s Crunch. Something about the texture.
There’s nothing wrong with scooping candy. Your fate is in your own hands and the possibilities / combinations are endless. By only choosing pre-packaged candies, you are limited by the stale imaginations of candy executives who may not be in touch with how every day people enjoy candy.
I’ve gotta weigh in here because no one has thought to include either the 100 Grand Bar (previously known as the $100,000 Bar - no idea why they needed to mess with a perfectly good name) or the Take Five (a perfect amalgam of caramel, chocolate, peanut butter, peanuts AND pretzels!
Snickers, Payday, PB M&M's, SweetTart Gummies, Ruffles
"Peanuts in peanut butter nougat." That was the promise of Snickers when I was growing up. Given that I loathe peanut butter (not an allergy, just a visceral aversion), Milky Way was the clear preference. Also, since Milky Way comes in a dark or 'midnight' version, that cinches the deal. Those mini Snickers were always the first to go when we swapped candy after the Hallowe'en haul.
Butterfingers are as loathsome to peanut butter dislikers as are Snickers.
Chuckles are great, but I don't like the licorice flavor. As a result, I feel I'm paying a premium for the flavors I like (note that I pay this premium willingly). It's difficult, however, to give away one opened Chuckle, and I don't like to waste candy.
Good 'n' Plenty? Only one of those is true. See rationale for Chuckles.
Sour Cream & Onion potato chips are great, but they aren't candy, as you point out.
My alternate slate of candy electors?
- Milky Way
- Caramello (By Cadbury)
- Swedish Fish
- Mike & Ike (Good & Plenty's hipper cousin)
- and for the non-candy selection, Goldfish crackers.
And candy corn? While I agree that October 31 is the only acceptable day to see this confection, does anyone actually enjoy eating candy corn? I don't.
A) The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is nature’s most perfect food, and B) I think Candy Corn and Stuffing should be year-round options.
As for Chuckles, I believe they are the precursor to gummies. Every supplement today comes in the form of a gummy that is fun and easy to eat - just like Chuckles
Peanut butter cups definitely, M&Ms, peanuts, cracker jacks
Chips are not candy. Also, licorice is overlooked because it is gross. Chuckles? That’s “laughable”. Obviously sour patch kids is the gummy choice. I can’t believe I’m related to you.
What, are Heath Bars chopped liver?
I’m not much of a candy person, but I do like Snickers. I could be equally happy with a Chunky square (it’s not really a bar, or it didn’t used to be) or a Reese’s peanut butter cup. I do not like any kind of gummy candy!!
There is a UK version of this -
1. Cadbury's Boost - a chewy, chocolatey, filling removing beauty.
2. Caramilk - a modern version of Mackintosh's Caramac, my favourite as a girl.
3. Nougat - pink and white bars, the cheap stuff, not the expensive stuff that you get at Christmas and costs an arm and a leg.
4. Twix - biscuit, caramel and chocolate covered bar. What's not to like?
5. Haribo Tangfastic - the ultimate car sweet.
Very funny! Brilliant turn of direction after yesterday’s post although it’s kind of like asking which beer do you prefer at a BBQ – Pabst, Budweiser, Old Milwaukee, Falstaff, or Schlitz – to which the response can only be – I’ll just have some water, thanks.” That said, let’s get down to the serious business at hand:
I used to really like Snickers and would have completely agreed with you that it is in a class by itself – but not anymore. The issue is good dark chocolate. Once I discovered good chocolate, then good dark chocolate, I couldn’t enjoy any of the movie candies anymore - no more than I could still enjoy a Pabst or a Schlitz - which I thought were good when I was 16 and probably used to wash down a Snickers bar.
But, sticking to the here and now, if I had to pick one candy in the movie candy category, it’d be Hershey’s Dark with Almonds – athough it may not be eligible for consideration as it’s often not available at the counter. After that, it’d be a Nestle’s Crunch. Something about the texture.
Dark chocolate with sea salt. There is nothing left to be said.
https://astorchocolate.com/collections/sea-salt-dark-chocolate/products/single-moodibar?variant=42148287709443
Any discussion on nostalgic packaged candy has to include Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews. Hard to find but pure magic in the mouth.
A few months ago I discovered frozen Snickers, an excellent choice.
Kudos, by the way, to you, David. This was a courageous direction to go today.
There’s nothing wrong with scooping candy. Your fate is in your own hands and the possibilities / combinations are endless. By only choosing pre-packaged candies, you are limited by the stale imaginations of candy executives who may not be in touch with how every day people enjoy candy.
I’ve gotta weigh in here because no one has thought to include either the 100 Grand Bar (previously known as the $100,000 Bar - no idea why they needed to mess with a perfectly good name) or the Take Five (a perfect amalgam of caramel, chocolate, peanut butter, peanuts AND pretzels!