Almost Halloween: The Candy Edition (Part 2)

 

Today's question: Hershey's or M&Ms?

Last week we discussed one of the major questions of the season, candy corn. We had a lively and courteous chat, though there were strong feelings  on both sides. Today we move on to another major -- at least in Buttercupland -- question. Which candy maker is your favorite: M&Ms or Hershey's?

The case for M&Ms is an easy one. I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy M&Ms, though of course somewhere there is someone who isn't an M&M liker, but no one I can think of. Though I grew up on the plain classic milk chocolate M&M and its unforgettable slogan, "Melts in your mouth not in your hand," there are now many more varieties. I still enjoy the classic, but have never turned down the peanut or almond variety. To continue to make the case for M&Ms they have the cutest candy mascot(s) ever. I found Blue, as seen in the collage above, at the M&M store on Broadway. 

But, friends, I am a Hershey's fan first. I described the Reese's peanut butter cup as iconic last week, but realized that the Hershey bar is truly iconic. It was introduced in 1900 as a chocolate treat for those who weren't wealthy. It's one of, if not the very first, candy I remember eating and early childhood treats were a Hershey Bar. My mother also chose them for Halloween trick or treating, because she believed that everyone liked a Hershey bar. This simple chocolate bar also is an integral part of one of the greatest desserts ever created, the s'more.  Please click the link for a few new ideas from Hershey for s'mores variations. 

These are just my opinions and I received no compensation from either M&Ms or Hershey's. What are your opinions on this issue and if you are giving out candy tomorrow night, what will we find at your house?  

Pep and friends are set for Halloween and will be joining us in Buttercupland tomorrow. Actually they're so excited about the holiday that they've been set for the last few weeks and may keep their costumes on for at least a month. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care. 

Gather 'Round the Bonfire...

It's National S'Mores Day!

We're here to celebrate another sweet, sweet Friday. I'm delighted to celebrate National S'Mores Day. So glad one of my favorite treats has it own happy day. 

I don't make s'mores very much any more, but growing up it was one of my favorite treats. We had a charcoal grill in our backyard and after the hot dogs and hamburgers were cooked, my mother would bring out Hershey bars, marshmallows and graham crackers. Then the fun would really begin.  For anyone unfamiliar with the s'mores, making them was almost as much fun as eating them. I would toast the marshmallow very carefully, trying to achieve an all-around medium brown toasting. That happened rarely and more often the marshmallow was burned or fell off the stick into the charcoal. My hands would be sticky from taking the marshmallow off the stick, but that was part of the fun. The toasted marshmallow was gently put on a graham cracker, topped by a square of a Hershey bar. A graham cracker topped the sweet sandwich and there was a perfect summer moment. Perfect!

My good friends at Hershey's and Walmart sponsored a Bondfire Suite at BlogHer, and was it fun! I loved the experience at last year's BlogHer and couldn't wait to return. It was equal fun this year, though I missed the Mr. Goodbars -- one of my favorite candies -- this year. But that was only a momentary longing and I was very happy with the classic Hershey bar s'more.

The Sweet Suite!

Bondfire Time!

S'Mores Fixings

I've so enjoyed remembering summer evenings long ago and I am smiling at the memories. Thanks Hershey's and Walmart for the Bondfire Suite. Is anyone else as big a s'mores fan as I am?

Wishes for a sweet, sweet Saturday! 

Come on Over for S'mores

On this long weekend, I can't think of anything more fun than a Buttercupland barbecue. I'm having hamburgers and veggie burgers, macaroni salad and slaw and a big bowl of baked beans. Let's add some home made relish and watermelon pickle and a pitcher of lemonade. For dessert, we're having s'mores.

We'll be serving in the cozy and adorable s'mores lounge.

At BlogHer this was one of my favorite places. 

For folks who are unfamiliar with s'mores, they are a graham cracker sandwich, with the filling of a piece of Hershey's milk chocolate -- the beloved Hershey bar of my childhood -- and a toasted marshmallow, all oozy on the inside and golden on the outside. They were the mainstay of every backyard cook-out and every Girl Scout campfire. I don't think I've had one in forty years, and I am not embarrassed to say I may have made up for the lost forty years.

 Settle in a cozy chair...

...or around the tiki lights. It's all yummy!

The folks from Hershey couldn't have been nicer. One person suggested using "Mr. Goodbar," the Hershey chocolate bar with peanuts for a variation. What a happy discovery!

So glad we could share a barbecue and s'mores. My fondest wish is that we could meet up and toast our marshmallows together. Maybe next year at BlogHer!