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Mar 31, 2018

2018 April Fools' Jokes Round-Up

In case you're aiming not to get fooled this April Fools Day (or hoping to fool someone else), here's a list of food-related April Fools Day jokes for 2018 (I'll update if/when more come in):

Mar 30, 2018

Culver's Reveals New Pretzel Haus Pub Burger Featuring Pickled Onions

Culver's will be featuring a buttered and toasted pretzel bun and pickled onions in the new Pretzel Haus Pub Burger set to launch on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Review: Krispy Kreme - Reese's Egg Donut

Krispy Kreme's Reese's Egg Donut is a yeast shell donut dipped in chocolate icing, decorated likean Easter egg, and filled with peanut butter Kreme.

McDonald's Adds New Wagyu Beef Burger in Australia

McDonald's Australia gets fancy with the limited-time addition of Wagyu beef patties in the new Wagyu Beef Burger.

Mar 29, 2018

Hostess Brings Back Baseball Cupcakes

Hostess brings back Baseball Cupcakes for a limited time to help kick off the 2018 baseball season.

The seasonal cupcakes come in two varieties: Day Game and Night Game.

Burger King Unveils New Sourdough King

Burger King adds sourdough bread slices to the menu for a limited time with the arrival of the new Sourdough King and new Breakfast Sourdough King.

Bon Appetit Shows How to Make "Gourmet" Cheetos at Home

Bon Appetit recently put out a video showing how to make "gourmet" Cheetos at home. Be warned though: It really isn't easy bein' cheesy.

Mar 28, 2018

Frito-Lay Introduces New Flamin' Hot Rold Gold Thin Crisps Pretzels

Frito-Lay expands the reach of their Flamin' Hot flavor with the introduction of new Flamin' Hot Rold Gold Thin Crisps.

99-Cent Chili Cheese Fries at Wienerschnitzel on April 1, 2018

Wienerschnitzel celebrates Easter on Sunday, April 1, 2018 by offering a deal of 99-cent Chili Cheese Fries.

Signature Tostadas Return to El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco has brought back their line of Signature Tostadas for a limited time at participating locations.

There are four tostadas featured in the line. They are:

Krispy Kreme Offers New Simpsons D'ohnut in Australia

Taking inspiration from one of Homer Simpson's favorite foods, Krispy Kreme is offering The Simpsons D'ohnut over in Australia.

Panda Express Launches New Wok-Seared Steak and Shrimp

Panda Express offers a bit of a surf and turf experience with the launch of new Wok-Seared Steak and Shrimp.

Mar 27, 2018

IHOP Introduces New IHOP Creations Menu

IHOP launches the new IHOP Creations menu, which includes dishes like pancakes sliders and waffle sandwiches.

Popeyes Brings Back Wicked Chicken in a $4 Combo

Wicked Chicken finds its way back on the Popeyes' menu for a limited time and is featured in a combo that they're calling the "$4 Wicked Good Deal."

69-Cent Cheeseburgers at Checkers and Rally's on March 28, 2018

Checkers and Rally's are running a deal on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 where you can get an All-American Cheeseburger for 69 cents.

Mar 26, 2018

Review: Carl's Jr. - Charbroiled Sliders

Carl's Jr.'s Charbroiled Sliders feature one, two, or three mini charbroiled beef patties with a corresponding number of mini American cheese slices plus mustard, ketchup, pickle, and diced onion on a slider bun.

Betty Crocker Rolls Out New Mug Treats

Getting into the single-serve microwave desserts arena, Betty Crocker releases new Mug Treats.

Mug Treats come in eight flavors with various toppings:

Starbucks Japan Serves "White Coffee" Made from Soaking Coffee Beans in Milk

Starbucks tries a new way of making coffee over in Japan where the new White Brew Coffee & Macadamia Frappuccino features "white coffee" made by soaking coffee beans in milk for 14 hours.

Red Lobster Debuts New Lobster and Waffles

Red Lobster whips out their take on fried chicken and waffles with the debut of new Crispy Lobster and Waffles as a late addition to this year's seasonal Lobsterfest menu.

Mar 25, 2018

Review: Hostess - Bigger, Creamier Suzy Q's

Hostess recently altered the recipe for their Suzy Q's, which consist of two rectangular pieces of chocolate cake sandwiching a layer of creme.

Einstein Bros. Selling Cheese-Scented Shampoo and Bacon-Scented Conditioner

As one of the stranger ways to push their Cheesy Wakin' Bacon sandwich, Einstein Bros. is selling new cheese-scented shampoo and bacon-scented conditioner online for a limited time.

Mar 24, 2018

Arctic Zero Introduces New Line of Light Ice Cream

Arctic Zero, best known for their lactose-free, fat-free ice cream alternative, looks to widen their reach and enter the light ice cream category with a new light ice cream line.

Mar 23, 2018

Mystery Peeps Return Exclusively to Walmart in Three New Flavors

Mystery Peeps are back on the shelves exclusively at Walmart this spring and come in three new mystery flavors for you to solve.

Hi-Chew Asks Fans to Choose New Flavor

Morinaga, the makers of Hi-Chew, is asking fans of the chewy candy to choose which Japanese Hi-Chew flavor they'd like to see here in the US.

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's on April 10, 2018

Ben & Jerry's will be holding their annual Free Cone Day at scoop shops everywhere on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 12 PM to 8 PM.

Mar 22, 2018

KFC Introduces New Waffle Double Down in Canada

If you fancy yourself KFC's rendition of chicken and waffles, you may wish to book a trip up north to Canada where the fried chicken chain is set to introduce the new Waffle Double Down starting March 26, 2018.

McDonald's Reveals New Turtle Coffee Line-Up

McDonald's reveals a trio of Turtle coffee beverages as their next seasonal McCafe offering starting in April 2018.

New Taco Bell Tortilla Chips Coming to Grocery Stores in May 2018

Taco Bell invades the chip aisle with the launch of a new line of packaged tortilla chips starting in May 2018.

Mar 21, 2018

Starbucks Blends New Crystal Ball Frappuccino

Starbucks kicks off spring with the new Crystal Ball Frappuccino, which arrives March 22, 2018 and will only stick around for four days, while supplies last.

Red Robin Features Burger with Brie in 2018 Spring Menu

Red Robin's 2018 spring menu is headlined by The Grand Brie burger as well as a number of new dishes and drinks.

Blue Bunny Maker Releases New Chilly Cow Light Ice Cream Brand

The low-calorie ice cream landscape gets a bit more crowded as Wells Enterprises, the company behind Blue Bunny ice cream, releases Chilly Cow, a new brand of light ice cream that they're touting "actually tastes like ice cream."

P.F. Chang's Unveils New Lunch Bowls Including Bibimbap and Udon

P.F. Chang's whips up a new Lunch Bowl Menu featuring regionally-inspired Asian rice and noodle dishes such as Korean bibimbap and Japanese udon.

Mar 20, 2018

Review: Little Caesars - ExtraMostBestest Stuffed Crust Pizza

Little Caesars' ExtraMostBestest Stuffed Crust Pizza is their standard round pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni with over 3 feet of mozzarella stuffed into the crust.

Arby's Brings Back Greek Gyro; Introduces New Gyro Fries and Salad

Gyro meat is back at Arby's for a limited time with the return of the Traditional Greek Gyro plus the launch of new Gyro Loaded Curly Fries and Greek Gyro Salad.

New Reese's Egg Donut Cracks Krispy Kreme's 2018 Easter Donut Line-Up

With Easter coming up, Krispy Kreme debuts the new Reese's Egg Donut as part of this year's Easter/Spring-themed donuts.

79-Cent Medium Slushes at Sonic on March 22, 2018

Sonic will be running a promotion where you can get any medium-sized Famous or Real Fruit Slushes for 79 cents each on March 22, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018

McDonald's Offers Two for $4 Breakfast Sandwich Deal

For a limited time, McDonald's is offering a mix-and-match deal where you can get two breakfast sandwiches for $4 at participating locations nationwide.

Free Pizza Lunch at Little Caesars on April 2, 2018

Little Caesars will be giving away a free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo to each family that comes into a participating location between 11:30 AM and 1 PM, on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Ben & Jerry's Introduces New Gimme S'more Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's introduces new Gimme S'more! ice cream as a flavor inspired by the campfire favorite.

Burger King Serves Up New Twix Pie

Burger King adds to their pie selection with a new Twix pie that they're calling the "Pie Made with Twix."

Mar 17, 2018

Qdoba Offers Lower-Priced Vegetarian Option

Qdoba adds a new lower-priced vegetarian tier to their menu that comes in at about $7.30 for an entree (may vary with location) and is, on average, a dollar less than other protein options.

Five Corn Dogs for $5 at Wienerschnitzel on March 18, 2018

Wienerschnitzel is running a promotion in honor of National Corn Dog Day where you can get five corn dogs for $5 on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at participating locations.

Mar 16, 2018

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on March 17, 2018

Sonic celebrates National Corn Dog Day on March 17, 2018 with a deal where you can get their corn dogs for 50 cents a piece.

Cape Cod Releases New "Waves" Potato Chips

Cape Cod now makes wavy kettle-cooked chips with the release of their new Waves Potato Chips line.

$1 Matcha Drinks at The Coffee Bean After 2 PM Until March 18, 2018

Coinciding with this St. Patrick's Day's weekend celebrations, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering their small Matcha and Match Horchata beverages for $1 each from 2 PM to close at participating locations.

Mar 15, 2018

Review: Jack in the Box - Chicken Nugget Sliders

Jack in the Box Chicken Nugget Sliders feature chicken nuggets nestled in a slider bun along with shredded lettuce, mayo, and American cheese.

Checkers and Rally's Introduce New Island Slushies

Getting set for warmer weather, Checkers and Rally's introduce new Island Slushies.

Pizza Hut Gives Fans a Slight Chance to Buy Pizza-Ordering Shoes

Playing up their NCAA March Madness partnership, Pizza Hut has come up with Pie Top IIs, the second version of their pizza-ordering basketball shoes with a very limited number being offered for sale to the public.

Dove Adds Three New Nutty Varieties

Dove Chocolate get into nuts with the debut of new Dove Chocolate Covered Dusted Almonds and Cashews.