News: Jack in the Box - New Java Cookie Shake

The Bacon Shake is gone at Jack in the Box and in it's a place, there's the new, limited-time Java Cookie Shake.

The Java Cookie Shake is made with vanilla ice cream blended with coffee-flavored syrup and Oreo cookie pieces and finished whipped topping and a Maraschino cherry.

My local Jack in the Box has them at $2.69 for a regular (16 ounce) and $3.19 for a large (24 ounce).

Review: Little Caesars - Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza

Little Caesars Thin Crust Pizza is an option they offer at my local Little Caesars pizzeria. It's not listed on their website menu, so I guess it's only available at select locations.

It was $6 for a large.

News: McDonalds - Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal

A seasonal summer twist on McDonald's Oatmeal, new, limited-time Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal features fresh blueberries and walnuts. The fresh blueberries are definitely the show in this dish.

I'm liking how McDonald's has a bit of fresh fruit in their oatmeal offerings.

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal will be around until August 3, 2012 and carries a suggested retail of $2.49.

News: McDonald's - New Cherry Berry Chiller

In a follow up to last year's introduction of Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, McDonald's debuts a new ice-blended fruit juice beverage, the Cherry Berry Chiller, as part of their McCafe beverages for a limited-time (through September 3, 2012).

McDonald's solution to beat the summer heat contains 100% fruit juice (from concentrate) blended with ice. The main flavor is cherry and raspberry backed up by grape and apple juice if the promotional pictures are any indication.

The suggested retail price is: $1.69 for a small (12 oz), $1.99 for a medium (16 oz), and $2.29 for a large (22 oz).

Review: Jack in the Box - Chipotle Chicken Club

Jack in the Box's Chipotle Chicken Club offers something a little spicy as the weather heats up and features a battered and deep-fried spicy chicken filet, American cheese, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and a chipotle sauce on toasted sourdough bread.

I bought the promotional $4.99 combo which came with the sandwich, small fries, and a 20-ounce drink.

News: Popsicle - New Yosicles

First came Popsicles, then came Yosicles? Basically, a combination of Popsicle and yogurt, the new pops incorporate 10% nonfat yogurt and are available in three new varieties: Yosicle Torpedos, Yosicle Layerz, and Yosicle Duos.

Yosicle Torpedos feature a bar with three layered flavors from top to bottom: Purple Berry, Watermelon, and Vanilla.

Yosicle Layerz are like Torpedos but with a different shape and only two layers. They're available in Cotton Candy & Vanilla and Orange & Vanilla.

News: Pizza Hut - The Cheesy Bites Pizza Returns!

Once again, the Cheesy Bites Pizza is back for a limited time at Pizza Hut! Last seen in 2010, the novel feature here is a crust is made up of bite-sized rolls of pizza crust wrapped around melted mozzarella. It's easy to pull the rolls off and eat them.

It's $11.99 for a 1-topping large ringed by 28 Bites and a cup of marinara sauce for dipping.

Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part One

Okay, here it is. After many hours surfing every McDonald's website around the world, and trying to make heads or tails out of Google Translate translations, I've compiled a list of (almost) every McDonald's menu item with a "Mc" as part of the name for your viewing pleasure.

Without further ado here's Part Un (that's French for "one") of what's on the Biggest McMenu (by the way, it's actually called the "McMenu" in some countries) from McDonald's restaurants around the world:

Review: Krispy Kreme - Glazed Lemon Pie

For a limited-time, Krispy Kreme is offering their packaged glazed pies in two seasonal summer flavors: Peach and Lemon. Peach isn't coming till June, but the Glazed Lemon Pie will be arriving on April 24th at participating mass merchants (think Target, Walmart), supermarkets, and convenience stores.

I got to try one early (and for free) courtesy of Krispy Kreme. They're normally $1.09 (suggested retail) for an individual box which is pretty comparable to competing products.

Review: Starbucks - Petite Brown Sugar Walnut Tart

Starbucks Brown Sugar Walnut Tart is one of the new Petite Pies and Tarts they started to offer this Spring. It features brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts mixed in a buttery shortbread crust, topped with cinnamon streusel and a white glaze drizzle.

They're normally $1.50 each but I picked up two for $2 under a recent promotion.

Frozen Friday: Stouffer's - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Stouffer's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce frozen meal is your staple of spaghetti noodles mixed with a tomato and meat sauce with Italian-style seasonings.

I got a box for $2.00 on sale (regularly $3.59).

Review: Baskin-Robbins - Iced Cappy Blast

Left to Right: Iced Cappy Mocha Blast and Iced Cappy Blast

Baskin-Robbins new Iced Cappy Blast expands their beverage offering beyond shakes, smoothies, and floats into a coffee drink (as opposed to a semi-frozen dessert).

It's basically a Cappuccino Blast sans ice cream and blending, served over ice. They're offering it this month on Wednesday at a special promo price of 99 cents for a 12-ounce "mini" cup so I picked up the regular and mocha version to try. It's normally $3.99(!) for a 16-ounce "small" at my local BR.