QUICK REVIEW: Hershey’s Caramel Apple Filled Milk Chocolates

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Hershey's Caramel Apple Filled Milk Chocolates

The apple-flavored caramel oozing into my mouth once I broke it from its chocolatey womb was the only real satisfaction I got out of these new Hershey’s Caramel Apple Filled Milk Chocolates. The feeling took me back to the days when I ate Fruit Gushers or chewed bubble gum with a liquid center.

But once that caramel filling hit my taste buds, those pleasant memories turned into perplexing musings. There’s something off about the caramel. Maybe it’s the ingredient that’s trying to emulate the tartness of an apple. Maybe my taste buds are revolting because it expected pumpkin spice this time of year. I’m not sure.

But what I do know is that I opened this package a week ago and it’s still five-sixths full. Wait. Lemme go pessimistic because this is a negative review. It’s only one-sixth empty. I don’t even know if I want to give these away to trick-or-treaters for fear of retribution.

Look, I think the flavor is a bit off, but I can see others enjoying these chocolates. Maybe the trick-or-treaters will like them. It does have a flavor that most would instantly recognize as caramel apple. The exterior is the Hershey’s milk chocolate you know and love and have to suck off your fingers if you hold them for too long on a day that 75 degrees or warmer. And they do come in fun apple shapes. But, I don’t think the caramel works.

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Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: 10 oz bag
Purchased at: Walgreens
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (4 pieces) 190 calories, 80 calories from fat, 10 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 23 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Project 7 Seasonal Edition Pumpkin Spice Delight Gourmet Gum

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Project 7 Seasonal Edition Pumpkin Spice Delight Gourmet Gum

With gum it’ll be Pumpkin Spice Delight for a little while, but two minutes later it’ll be pumpkin spice flavor light. (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Papa John’s Pan Pizza

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Papa John s Pan Pizza

Papa John’s is now offering Pan Pizzas with a thick and crunchy crust, much like the pan crust you’d find at Pizza Hut and Domino’s.

According to Papa John’s, the chain has been working on their Pan Pizza for a year and a half. The crust features seven simple ingredients: flour, extra virgin olive oil, cold-filtered water, sugar, salt, yeast, and oil. It’s made fresh and has no artificial preservatives.

For a limited time, Papa John’s is offering the new Pan Pizza with three topping for only $10 in a sleek, new box with a black exterior and full-color top that was specifically designed for the new pizza.

If you’ve tried the new crust, let us know how it compares with the competition in the comments.

(Image via Papa John’s)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Project 7 Milk Chocolate Covered S’mores Gourmet Gummies

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Project 7 Milk Chocolate Covered S'mores Gourmet Gummies

I love clear gummy bears from Haribo even though I’m not sure what flavor they are. These clear gummy bears are marshmallow graham flavored. (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King’s Bacon King and Homestyle Cheeseburger

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Burger King s Bacon King

Burger King’s new Bacon King features two 1/4 lb flame-grilled beef patties, thick-cut smoked bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.

Some of you who have your insides partially flame-grilled because you’ve eaten a lot of Burger King, might be thinking to yourself, “Hey! Isn’t that just a Burger King Double Stacker without the Stacker sauce and with ketchup and mayo instead?” Not quite. This new burger uses Whopper patties, while the BK Stacker used the smaller beef patties.

Speaking of the Whopper patties, Burger King also introduced the Homestyle Cheeseburger that has the same toppings as a regular cheeseburger, but has a 1/4 lb flame-grilled beef patty instead of the wimpier patty.

The Bacon King has 1040 calories, 69 grams of fat, 28 grams of saturated fat, 2.5 grams of trans fat, 220 milligrams of cholesterol, 1900 milligrams of sodium, 48 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of sugar, 57 grams of protein. The Homestyle Cheeseburger has 550 calories, 27 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1140 milligrams of sodium, 48 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried the Bacon King, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Burger King’s website)