3 Musketeers

Day 37.
The 3 Musketeers has been a popular candy bar since it was the third brand made by Mars in 1932 and is noted for its whipped nougat and milk chocolate. Once upon a time it was actually three candy bars which were strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. During the war the price of strawberry increased and only the chocolate flavor was retained. Outside of America the 3 Musketeers is called the Milky Way. (B,W)

Logo: Whipped Up, Fluffy Chocolate-on-Chocolate Taste. 45% Less Fat


Appearance: Thin coating of chocolate surround a spongy like center
Aroma: Scent of sweet chocolate
Texture: Chewy
Flavor: Sweet milk chocolate. Milky and sweet nougat. Go well together
Calories: 260 cal/serving. One bar. 2.13 oz.

Rating: A- (Yummy)
Comments: Very thick fulfilling bar. I love the whipped egg nougat and chocolate combination.
Website: 3 Musketeers

Mary Jane Day 2

Mary Jane

Day 35.
The molasses and peanut butter candy is an old time favorite created by the Miller Company in 1914. Later purchased by the Stark Candy Company who was purchased by New England Confectionery Company or NECCO in 1990.

History: Miller named the molasses and peanut butter candy for his favorite aunt

Appearance: Small rectangles which resemble a Bit-O-Honey
Aroma: Peanut butter and molasses
Texture: Hard to chew at first then very chewy
Flavor: Lots of sweet peanut butter with a hint of molasses

Calories: 160 cal/serving. Five pieces. 5 oz package/3.5 per package

Rating: B-
Comments: Very sweet peanut butter taffy
Website: Mary Jane

3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars

What is a truffle? A fungus? A chocolate with a center filing? According to Wikipedia a chocolate truffle is "a type of chocolate confectionery, traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate or cocoa powder, usually in a spherical, conical, or curved shape. Other fillings may replace the ganache: cream, melted chocolate, caramel, nuts, almonds, berries, or other assorted sweet fruits, nougat, fudge, or toffee, mint, chocolate chips, marshmallow, and, popularly, liquor. They are named for their resemblance to the truffle fungus." Now you may ask what is a ganache? It is a filling made from chocolate and cream.

Chocolate bar line extensions seem to be very popular with the big three chocolate makers. In days past new candy bars would have have different and unique names. Created by Mars in 2009.

Smooth and shiny bar with swirls. Nice milk chocolate aroma and flavor. Not chewy like the regular bar of milk chocolate and nougat. Wafer doesn't taste like much.


Grade: C-. Very tiny bar with the low caloriesto match. Leaves me wanting more so I would probably eat two. In addition, it tasted like a 3 Musketeers but didn't have the texture or chewiness. Eat the real one! 170 cal/serving.
Website: 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars

Pay Day King Size Day 2

Pay Day King Size

Day 33.
I definitely like my Pay Day every two weeks....now the bar on the other hand I remember enjoying these as a kid but not quite as often. I remember lots of salty peanuts on top and caramel once you bit into it. With all the peanuts it resembles an energy bar. A few years ago there was a higher protein energy bar called Pay Day Pro.

Logo: Peanut caramel bar
History: The Payday bar was first introduced in 1932 by Frank Martoccio of the Martoccio Macaroni Company which later became Hollywood Brands. Later sold to Consolidated Foods Corporation/Sara Lee in 1967. In 1988, Hollywood Brands became part of Leaf, Inc which was then purchased by Hershey Foods Corporation in 1996. (W)


Appearance: Lots of peanuts almost completely surrounding and stuck onto the caramel. The inside is solid.
Aroma: All peanuts
Texture: Chewy caramel and crunchy peanuts
Flavor: Very salty on the outside just like advertised...almost too much but then when you get a taste of the sweet caramel it goes together well. Peanuts fresh and tasty.
Calories: 220 cal/serving. Two servings. 3.4 oz bar.

Rating: B (If your hungry and want peanuts)
Comments: Good tasting combination of sweet caramel and salty crunchy peanuts. Just make sure you eat it fast as the outer peanuts are very salty.
Website: Payday

Hershey's Bliss Dark Chocolate

Day 32.
The Bliss line of chocolates from Hershey have been heavily advertised lately. The commercials make it seem very enticing. Who wouldn't want bliss?

Logo: rich and creamy dark chocolate

Appearance: Five scored bar of very dark appearing chocolate. Uniform color throughout
Aroma: Not very aromatic. Smells of semi-sweet chocolate
Texture: Good bite to it. Melts in your mouth creamy feeling
Flavor: Tastes of dark chocolate but not too bitter as some. There is some milk in here
Calories: 160 cal /serving. One serving of 1.3oz.

Rating: B
Comments: I am not a big fan of dark chocolate but this wasn't too bad.
Website: Hershey's Bliss Dark Chocolate