News: New Ruffles Flavors: Smokehouse BBQ and Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins

Frito Lay debuts two new Ruffles potato chip flavors this Spring: Smokehouse Style BBQ and Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins.

The premise is that since it takes a while to make both dishes, the new Ruffles flavors can serve as a lazy man's substitute.

The flavor of Smokehouse Style BBQ is described as "dry-rub style barbecue flavor in every bite." Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Ruffles "offer the great taste of potato skins piled high with ingredients" which, if the picture is any indication, means cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and chives.

News: Starbucks Offering Petites at 2 for $2

Starbucks is running a new promo starting today where you can get one of their Starbucks Petites mini desserts at a limited-time price of two Petites for $2.

The promotion runs from Monday, April 9 to Sunday, April 22.

Starbucks Petites are normally priced at $1.50 each or two for $2.50.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Artisan Bagels

It looks like Dunkin' Donuts has upgraded their bagels into new Artisan Bagels boasting a soft and chewy texture and bolder flavors.

The new bagel are available in all the same flavors the old ones were such as Blueberry, Everything, and Garlic.

Also, there are two new seasonal flavors, Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpernickel, are now available for a limited time. To go with the bagel, Dunkin' Donuts has also introduced new reduced-fat Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese.

What's on the Menu: McDonald's Arabia 2012

This time on What's on the Menu, McDonald's Arabia (covers a bunch of Middle Eastern countries with McDonald's restaurants) is currently running a Tastes of the World promotion. So far they've already served up the Arabian and the Asian and now they're currently out with the Mexican.

The tagline they're using is "It's McDonald's... but a bit [Arabian/Asian/Mexican/whatever-else-they-think-up next]."

Curious to know what exactly makes an Arabian or an Asian? Read on!

Review: Burger King - Mocha Frappé

Burger King's Mocha Frappé is their new analogue to McDonald's version of the same name and features the same blend of ice, mocha (chocolate syrup) with a hint of coffee flavor.

I picked up a 12-ounce small for $2.49.

News: Subway - April 2012 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's Featured $5 Footlong sandwich for this April is the Bacon, Egg & Cheese.

Normally available only during breakfast hours, the sandwich is available all day this month and features a base of bacon and eggs along with your choice of cheese, bread, vegetables, and condiments.

Frozen Friday: Marie Callender's - Turkey Pot Pie

Marie Callender's Turkey Pot Pie features chunks of white-meat turkey, celery, carrots, peas, and onion in a cream sauce.

They come in a regular 10-ounce and large 16.5-ounce sizes and I picked up the larger one on sale for $2.50 (regularly $4.29). The large pies are two servings a pie.

News: Dairy Queen - April Blizzard of the Month - Caramel Delight Pie

This April, Dairy Queen is featuring Caramel Delight Pie as their Blizzard of the Month.

The Blizzard features caramel, choco chunks, and pie crust pieces blended in their vanilla soft serve before the finishing touch of whipped topping is added.

It's available throughout the month of April and then it's gone.

Sounds like a candy bar with pie pieces, no?

Review: Burger King - Chicken Strips and New Sauces

Burger King's Chicken Strips are part of the recent menu expansion and feature breaded and battered pieces of marinated chicken tenderloin strips. They resemble McDonald's Chicken Selects more than a little.

I bought 3 pieces for $3.29 and picked up the two new Kung Pao and Jalapeno BBQ dipping sauces while I was at it.

News: Baskin-Robbins - Jamoca Almond Fudge - April 2012 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' April Flavor of the Month this year in Jamoca Almond Fudge.

It features Jamoca ice cream (coffee ice cream) plus ribbons of chocolate fudge and roasted almonds.

Correct me if I'm mistaken but, I always though Jamocha Almond Fudge was a regular flavor at Baskin-Robbins? At least it used to be from what I remember. Did they get rid of it?

Review: Kraft - Peanut Butter Milk Bite Milk & Granola Bar

Kraft's Peanut Butter Milk Bite milk and granola bars boast the same amount of calcium as an 8-ounce cup of milk in a granola bar.

A box of five 1.23-ounce bars cost me $3.49 which was the regular price. *These have been discontinued*

News: Burger King - New, Expanded Menu

Burger King has undergone a dramatic menu expansion and it looks suspiciously similar to rival McDonald's more recent offerings.

New on tap are: Garden Fresh Salads, Snack Wraps, Crispy Chicken Strips, Real Fruit Smoothies and Frappés.

Most of the new items are of the better-for-you variety as Burger King looks to expand their demo. Apparently, they tested over two dozen menu items and people ended up wanting the same stuff they could order at McDonald's.