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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Valentine’s Day Candy Spotting 2011There appeared to be fewer new Valentine’s candy introductions in 2011, but many of the tried and true favorites are back on store shelves. Here’s a look at what I’ve been able to find:
In 2010 Necco introduced their new packaging, flavors and colors for the classic Sweethearts. (See the comparison of the two here.) This year the classic version was to return, though sold only at discount stores. The only confirmed sighting of the candy is at Family Dollar. Frustrated lovers of the classic version are turning to eBay and message boards to purchase the limited supplies. Mars/Wrigley’s Dove Promises are available in several different variety packages in both Valentine’s themes and the standard colors.
Tootsie Heart Shaped Junior Mints (original review)
Nestle & Wonka SweeTart Hearts (original review)
Hershey’s Reese’s Hearts (foil wrapped molded hearts filled with Reese’s peanut butter - original review)
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Truffle Hearts (original review)
Brach’s Cherry JuJu Hearts
Just Born PEEPS Chocolate Covered Raspberry Flavored Hearts - I have not actually seen these in any store.
Jelly Belly Conversation Beans (original review)
Russell Stover Heart Shaped Boxes (original review)
Other Items of Interest See’s has Cinnamon Hearts and Cinnamon Pops again. (original review) Elmer’s Chocolate boxes (original review) are back on store shelves Lindt Lindor Truffles Limited Edition - Milk Chocolate with a Smooth White Filling Ghiradelli Luxe Milk squares selection in Valentine’s packaging (original review) Ferrara Milk Chocolate Strawberry Ball (original review) the twist here is that the segments have little love messages on them. Gimbal’s Honey Lovers and Cherry Lovers jelly bean heart mixes - not strictly Valentine’s day, but certainly appropriate (Cherry & Honey reviews) Heather from Candy Addict also has a candy shopping roundup for 2011. So what are you seeing on store shelves, or maybe not seeing this year? What are your tried & true favorites? POSTED BY Cybele AT 1:17 pm
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Commenting is not available in this channel entry.ah excellent! the 3 musketeers excites me especially.
time to go drown my loneliness in sugar!
I got a milk chocolate covered cherry heart peep from Target last night. I think it was $1? Pretty tasty I thought!
I saw both milk and dark chocolate covered raspberry peeps at Walgreens yesterday. Have yet to try them!
I can’t find Runts mini hearts anywhere! Tell me they’re not gone for good :-(
This is probably Easter and not Valentine’s Day, but I saw a bag of individually-wrapped Peepsters (Peeplets? I forget what they were called) that looked like Rolo’s filled with marshmallow creme.
Ruffy - I saw those! I picked them up too, in both milk & dark chocolate. Silly things were $4.99 a bag.
Marilyn - jeeze, I went to two different Walgreen’s and I couldn’t find them.
I had a problem and wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience. I bought a bag of Necco Conversation Hearts last week and ate a handful. My tongue has been numb for the past four days. I’ve ruled out anything else I have eaten as the culprit.
I cannot find the little red cinnamon heart candies ANYWHERE this year!!! :(
Hi!
I found the Russell Stover strawberry cream hearts at Walgreen’s. They’re by far, my favorite candy.
The newest flavor of Dove has released of the chocolate hearts, Cherry/Dk. Chocolate, was a huge hit in our household. It’s unfortunate that their two best flavors, this one and the peppermint ones from Christmas are only available for a limited time. And by the way, am I the only one that thinks its a little unfair that the stores are boxing up their leftover holiday candy and shipping it off the day after the holiday? I know the stores don’t want to lose money by selling for a discount, but come on. At least give us a day or two to stock up before sending it away!
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