SPOTTED: Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho

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The internet tells me this existed before. My tongue tells me it wants to feel the burn. The last stops of my digestive system tell me they don’t want to feel the burn. (Spotted by @goatheadjp at Walmart.)

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REVIEW: Hershey’s Lava Cake Kisses

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Money can’t buy love, but it can buy a bag of kisses.

Such thoughts echoed through my mind as I stood in the checkout line, suddenly realizing that purchasing Valentine’s candy for myself is only one level less sad than making dinner reservations for a party of one.

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Featuring a molten core surrounded by a shell of rich dark chocolate, Hershey’s Lava Cake Kisses are the newest holiday-themed addition to the famous family of tear-drop shaped candies. Cascading from the bag, veiled in adorable heart-stamped foil, these chocolates seem to be a reminder to all the all the single ladies (and gentlemen, I suppose) that Hershey’s is always able to provide comfort on long and lonely nights.

Out of the foil, each Kiss seems unassuming when compared to one of its milk chocolate cousins, with a slightly darker hue being the only hint pointing towards these being anything out of the ordinary. Unassuming looks aside, these are a fun riff on a classic treat.

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While not super-dark, the chocolate is noticeably more mature than Hershey’s usual offerings and works well for building the shell of each candy. Even so, the filling of each confection completes the experience.

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As advertised, it’s gooey, chocolatey, and makes these otherwise unoriginal goodies into a unique and delicious treat that tastes similar to their decadent inspiration.

If eating a couple of Lava Cake Kisses leaves you craving the traditional dessert, Hershey’s has you covered, being thoughtful enough to print a recipe for homemade ones on the back of each bag.

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As a novice home-baker, I decided to give the recipe a whirl, and the resulting cake/brownie hybrids were even better than the chocolates used to make them! All of them turned out dense, fudgy, and perfectly molten in the middle, thanks to impaling three Kisses into each ramekin of cake batter before baking. Considering how easy they were to make, I could ultimately see baking a batch of them as a fun at-home date idea, or something to do on a rainy day.

Even if I spend this Valentine’s Day watching TV by myself, I wouldn’t mind using these Kisses to drown out my single person’s sorrows. I hope Hershey’s decides to make this a regular seasonal flavor because it’ll be disappointing if I don’t come across it next year.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 9 oz. bag
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (6 kisses) 120 calories, 7 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 14 grams of total sugars, 14 grams of added sugars, and 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED (VALENTINE EDITION) – 1/10/2019

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Here are some new Valentine’s Day products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Starburst Heart Shaped Jelly Beans

Starburst Heart Shaped Jelly Beans

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Capri Sun Valentines Pacific Cooler

Capri Sun Valentines Pacific Cooler

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Ferrero Rocher Hollow Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Heart

Ferrero Rocher Hollow Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut Heart

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Hershey s Lovers Collection

Hershey’s Lovers Collection

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Maud Borup Falling Fore You Milk White Chocolate Golf Balls

Maud Borup Falling Fore You Milk & White Chocolate Golf Balls

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Organic OCHO Caramel Minis Valentines Design

Organic OCHO Caramel Minis Valentines Design

Organic OCHO Peanut Butter Minis Valentines Design

Organic OCHO Peanut Butter Minis Valentines Design

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Oreo Valentine s Day Packs

Oreo Valentine’s Day Packs

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Cheez it Valentines Fun Pak

Cheez-it Valentines Fun Pak

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Archer Farms Limited Edition Cupid s Crunch Trail Mix

Archer Farms Limited Edition Cupid’s Crunch Trail Mix

This seems to be a little different than the previous version. (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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SPOTTED: New Chilly Cow Novelties

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Chilly Cow Marshmallow Peanut Butter Swirl Cone

Chilly Cow Marshmallow Peanut Butter Swirl Cone

Chilly Cow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cones

Chilly Cow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cones

Chilly Cow Caramel Cheesecake Pecan Cones

Chilly Cow Caramel Cheesecake Pecan Cones

Chilly Cow Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chilly Cow Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chilly Cow Coconut Lime Bars

Chilly Cow Coconut Lime Bars

Chilly Cow Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars

Chilly Cow Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars

I have yet to try any Chilly Cow products. Are they decent? Also, about the sweaters the cows are wearing, can someone give the Skinny Cow mascot one. (Spotted by Rachel T at Hy-Vee.)

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REVIEW: Dark Chocolate Oreo Cookies

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Dark Chocolate Oreo Cookies

What is Dark Chocolate Oreo?

A chocolate sandwich cookie filled with a dark chocolate creme — otherwise known as the Oreo you would have been excited for had Oreo not concurrently released a Carrot Cake flavor.

How is it?

Chocolatey in every sense of an adjective that is not strictly governed by the FDA. There is definitely an extra level of cocoa satisfaction in the creme, which is thicker than most Oreo fillings and almost ganache-like in body.

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However, even though the creme makes you go, hmm, that’s almost artisanal for about 0.7 seconds, any notion of sophistication is quickly dispelled due to the overwhelming sweetness of the creme.

Is there anything else you need to know?

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Even though Oreo missed a chance to capitalize on the dark chocolate flavor by swapping out the standard wafers for dark cocoa ones, the entire cookie is still better and more chocolatey than the standard chocolate version.

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Although, to be honest, that isn’t saying a lot. Also, sugar is the first ingredient. Why? Because it’s always the first ingredient in Oreo cookies, that’s why. And it absolutely kills any of that deep dark cocoa aftertaste you might expect.

Conclusion:

An 82 percent fair trade organic cocoa bean inspired cookie, this is not. Still, considering some of Oreo’s clear misses in the chocolate category, the Dark Chocolate Oreo is respectable enough for those of us who tend to be a little less picky in our cookie binges.

Purchased Price: $2.50
Size: 12.2 oz. package
Purchased at: Kroger
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 6 grams of total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 65 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 12 grams of total sugars, 12 grams of added sugars, and less than 1 gram of protein.

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