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Feb 26, 2012

News: Jack in the Box - New 2 for $3.50 Breakfast Melts

Jack in the Box has new Breakfast Melts at a promotional price of 2 for $3.50 for a limited time.

They're pretty much the basic breakfast sandwich (breakfast meat, egg, and cheese) but on grilled sourdough instead of a biscuit, croissant or English muffin.

The meat choices here are ham or bacon. Jack's eggs come fried and not scrambled; they're similar to McDonald's eggs on the Egg McMuffin. Breakfast Melts actually come with two slices of cheese: one American and one Swiss style.

News: Carl's Jr./Hardee's - New Southwest Patty Melt

Carl's Jr. and sister chain Hardee's latest burger is probably better known for its racy commercial featuring Sport's Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012 cover girl, Kate Upton, then for the actual burger but, here it is: the new Southwest Patty Melt.

The burger features a spicy affair with a charbroiled beef patty (single, double, or almost a half pound of Black Angus beef) with sliced jalapeños, grilled onions, Pepper Jack cheese, and a spicy Santa Fe sauce sandwiched by grilled sourdough bread.

Feb 25, 2012

News: Ben & Jerry's - New Greek Frozen Yogurt

Ben & Jerry's is out with a new line of Greek Frozen Yogurts in four flavors: Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Fudge Chunk, Banana Peanut Butter, and Blueberry Vanilla Graham.

Greek yogurt has gotten pretty popular lately, it costs more than regular yogurt and the taste takes some getting used to, but its popularity stems from its richer texture, greater amounts of protein, and lesser amounts of carbs and sugar over the regular stuff.

Feb 24, 2012

Frozen Friday: T.G.I.Friday's - Sizzling Steak Fajitas

T.G.I.Friday's Sizzling Steak Fajitas frozen meal, similar to their Sizzling Chicken Fajitas (but with steak obviously), features seared beef steak, seasoned strips of bell peppers and onions with a side of cheesy rice and three mini flour tortillas.

The price is around the high end for frozen meals at around $4.29 which means you're looking at the $2 to $3 range on sale.

Neat: Starbucks Store Made of Used Shipping Containers

Out in Tukwila, Washington, Starbucks has one of their most interesting locations/experiments: a Starbucks store made completely out of four shipping containers (the huge ones you see on cargo boats at the docks or on TV in the crime dramas for weapons storage or human trafficking).

Calling it the Reclamation Drive-Thru, the store contains 450 feet of floor space for the making of lattes and Frappuccinos and the like and offers drive-thru and walk-up service. Seating is outdoor only.

News: Wienerschnitzel - "UnDer the Sea" Trio Returns

Hot dogs and fish? Okay, more like hot dogs or fish. Der Wienerschnitzel returns their "UnDer the Sea" Trio for a limited time (read: Lenten season).

Besides the normal Fish and Chips, the trio also includes the Sea Dog and the Fish Wrap.

The Sea Dog is basically a hot dog but with a battered and fried fish filet instead of a hot dog wiener and lettuce and tartar sauce for condiments.

The Fish Wrap is the same deal but wrapped in a tortilla rather than a hot dog bun and the tartar sauce is replaced by a creamy salsa.

All three items are available at participating Wienerschnitzel locations for a limited-time.

Feb 23, 2012

News: Kraft - New Milk Bite Milk and Granola Bars

The folks at Kraft have done something kooky with your common granola bar: they've added real milk to them with their new Milk Bite Milk and Granola Bars. It's the taste of granola plus the calcium equivalent of a cup (8-ounces) of milk.

You won't find them in the snack aisle with the other granola bars though, Milk Bites are in the refrigerated dairy section. And yes, this means that you have to put them in your fridge when you get them home.

Milk Bites come in five different varieties: Chocolate, Strawberry, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin and Mixed Berry. Each bar provides 30% of the daily recommended value of calcium and do not contain any artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

Feb 22, 2012

Review: Carl's Jr. - Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit

The Carl's Jr. Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit features their new Made From Scratch biscuits and replaces the Sunrise Croissant at the Carl's Jr. locations that carry them.

They go for $1.89 each but there's a promo where you can pick up two for a very affordable $2.

News: The Coffee Bean - $1 Wild Cherry Tea or Tea Latte on February 28

The Coffee Bean is hosting an "Open House" on Tuesday, February 28th from 2 to 5pm featuring your choice of one of two $1 12 oz drinks: a Wild Cherry Tea Latte (hot or iced) or a Wild Cherry Fru-Tea.

The timing is a bit odd on this one. In the past they're normally had these events from 4 to 7pm which is more convenient for people coming home from work or school. 2 to 5pm is a bit of a dead spot in the day but maybe that's the point.

The fine print: "Check your local store for closing times. Offer valid only at participating locations. Not valid at Ralphs, airport or Hawaii locations. Valid on February 28th from 2-5pm ONLY."
Feb 21, 2012

Review: Arby's - Jamocha Cream Pie

Arby's Jamocha Cream Pie is a riff on their popular Jamocha Shake that switches it up by giving it to you in cream pie form.

Each slice of pie comes with a layer of Jamocha-flavored cream (or creme) layered below some whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for $1.49.

News: Wendy's - Premium Cod Fillet Sandwich Returns for a Limited Time

Wendy's returns their Premium Cod Fillet Sandwich for a limited-time once again for Lenten season.

The sandwich takes a hand-cut North Pacific cod fillet, batters it with a light Panko breading, and finishes with tartar sauce and lettuce on a buttered and toasted bun.

You can expect to see these around at least until April.

Feb 20, 2012

News: Auntie Anne's - Free Pretzel Day, March 3, 2012

Auntie Anne's is giving customers a free soft pretzel each if they visit on Saturday, March 3, between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm.

No purchase is necessary and you can choose between an Original (with pretzel salt) or a Cinnamon Sugar pretzel.

Pretzels can also be ordered with no salt and/or no butter if you're looking for a lower calorie or less sodium option.