News: Starbucks Coming Soon to Disneyland

Along with Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, Starbucks is coming this summer to Disney's California Adventure (and perhaps introducing kiddies to some caffeinated branding).

The first of six Starbucks set to open at various Disney theme parks, the new Starbucks location will be located in the Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe on Buena Vista Street. Along with Cars Land, Buena Vista Street opens on June 15, 2012 and is themed after 1920s Los Angeles, when Walt Disney first arrived in California.

Review: Meiji - Yan Yan

Meiji's Yan Yans are a Japanese biscuit and chocolate-dipping creme combo that comes in an individual tapered cup for easy snacking.

A 2-ounce cup goes for about 79 cents at Asian supermarkets in my area, they cost a bit more at the supermarket chains (like $1 or more).

Frozen Friday: Stouffer's - Chicken in Barbeque Sauce

Stouffer's Chicken in Barbeque Sauce is one of their Signature Classics, which I take to me they've been making it for a while. The frozen entree features grilled white meat chicken strips in a barbecue sauce and a cheddar cheese potato bake with bacon.

I bought a 10-ounce box at my local supermarket on sale for $2.00 (regularly $3.99).

News: Burger King Offering Minibons

Burger King is set for a nationwide rollout of Cinnabon's Minibon in their restaurants. The Minibon is a miniature version of the Cinnabon with the same trademark Makara cinnamon and cream cheese frosting. It's actually been around for 25 years now.

News: IHOP Syrups in Blueberry and Strawberry!

Rejoice IHOP fans or IHOP syrup fans! IHOP has recently launched new IHOP at Home syrups in three flavors: Original, Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity Strawberry, and Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity Blueberry.

If the Original varieties contain too much calories for you, there's also Lite and Sugar Free pancake syrups.

IHOP at Home syrups are available in retail and grocery stores but not at your local IHOP.

Review: Taco Bell - Meximelt

Taco Bell's Meximelt is a cross between an Fresco Soft Taco and a quesadilla; it has the flour tortilla, seasoned ground beef, and fiesta salsa of a Fresco Soft Taco but the melted three cheese blend of a quesadilla

I picked one up at my local Taco Bell for $1.79.

What's on the Menu: Pizza Hut Middle East

Pizza Hut Middle East's latest promotion is the funky Crown Crust Carnival, a pizza with a golden crown crust that rings the pizza with either mini cheeseburgers or chicken fillet balls depending on the version.

For this edition of What's on the Menu, we'll take a look at the Crown Crust Carnival as well as some of Pizza Hut Middle East's current promotions.

Let's take a closer look at the Crown Crust Carnival, the so-called "Most Royal Pizza Ever."

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.