News: Kraft - New Capri Sun Super V

The latest Capri Sun juice drink, Capri Sun Super V, comes with vegetables! Each 6-ounce pouch is actually a good source of fiber (10% of the daily recommended) and provides a combined serving of fruits and vegetables through a 75%/25% blend of fruit juices and vegetable juices respectively.

Capri Sun Super V comes in three flavors: Fruit Punch, Berry, and Apple.

The suggested retail price for a box of 10 pouches is $3.48.

News: Taco Bell - New Beefy Nacho Burrito

Touting it as an order of nachos wrapped up into a burrito, Taco Bell's latest menu innovation is the new, limited-time Beefy Nachos Burrito. Since their regular chips would probably poke holes through the burrito, Taco Bell is using new, Queso ("cheese" in Spanish) Strips - seasoned, mini, corn tortilla strips. Accompanying them are seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, and sour cream.

The Beefy Nacho Burrito launches tomorrow, May 23rd, and is value priced at 99 cents.

Review: Jack in the Box - Chicken Nuggets

Jack in the Box's new Chicken Nuggets are a new value-option on the menu and are your standard breaded, all-white meat chicken nuggets.

My local Jack in the Box have them at $1.29 for five pieces.

Update: 12/21/12: Jack is also doing a promotion where, similar to McDonald's, you can get 20 nuggets for $4.99.

News: 7-Eleven - Free Slurpies on May 23rd

7-Eleven is running a "SlurpFREE Day" this Wednesday, May 23rd.

Valid at participating locations, you can show up between the hours of 11 am and 7 pm (wait for it... there's a theme) and pick up 7.11-ounces (there you go!) of Slurpee frozen (or semi-frozen) beverage.

If you've been looking to try the new sugar-free Slurpees but didn't want to commit your hard-earned buck, here's your chance to grab a free one.

News: Carl's Jr. Testing an Ice Cream Burger

Carl's Jr. is testing an ice cream sandwich made to look like burger... complete with sauce icing in several colors (red for ketchup, yellow for mustard, and green for lettuce I'm guessing).

According to Foodbeast, The Ice Cream Brrrger, as Carl's Jr. is calling it, features a "patty" of chocolate ice cream, and the aforementioned icing sauces sandwiched between two sugar cookie "buns." It's sold for $1.99.

It's being tested in a least a few locations in Orange County, CA.

Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part Five

It's Part Five of the Biggest McMenu this week! Once again, we'll look at some more "Mc-" items from all around the world. We'll start with breakfast in Belgium where they have the McMorning menu with several "McMorning" items.

Review: Baskin-Robbins - Baseball Nut

Baskin-Robbins' Baseball Nut ice cream has been around since 1961 (A long time I know!). It consists of vanilla ice cream swirled with a black raspberry ribbon and cashews.

The Sister bought this one. The cost varies but a hand-packed pint tends to run around $6.

News: 7-Eleven - New Fudge Brownie with Oreos

If brownies and Oreo cookies tickle your fancy, you're in luck! 7-Eleven is serving new Fudge Brownies with Oreos in their stores.

The new bakery item features a chewy fudge brownie topped with pieces of Oreos.

You can find them in the bakery display at 7-Elevens stores.

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Goldfish Xtra Chocolatey Graham Crackers

Okay, so even on the list of products with long names, this one's a doozy: Pepperidge Farm's Xtra Chocolatey Goldfish Flavor Blasted Grahams. It's an extension of the typically savory Goldfish crackers into the realm of the sweet and chocolaty.

A 6.6-ounce bag cost me $1.50 on sale (normally $2.49).

Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Ranchero Braised Beef

Lean Cuisine's Ranchero Braised Beef frozen entree comes in spicy red chili sauce and is accompanied by a side of chipotle mashed sweet potatoes. It's part of their "Chef's Pick" line where they collaborate with chefs to create the entrees.

I bought this 8.25-ounce box on sale for $2 (normally $3.69)

News: New Ruffles Ultimate Chips and Dips

Following in the vein of Doritos Jacked, Frito Lay now makes new Ruffles Ultimate Potato Chips and Ruffles Ultimate Dips. The new chips sport ridges twice the size and depth of the ridges of original Ruffles Potato Chips and come in three varieties. The deeper ridges are ideal for dipping in the new Ultimate Dips which contain chunks of real bacon or real beef and cheese.

Ruffles Ultimate Potato Chips are available in The Original (yes, it's not just "Original" but "The Original"...), Sweet & Smokin' BBQ, and Kickin' Jalapeno Ranch.

Review: Panda Express - Sweetfire Chicken Breast

Panda Express' Sweetfire Chicken Breast entree features crispy-fried white meat chicken bites wok-tossed with red bell peppers, diced onions, and pineapple in a sweet chili sauce.

I got it for lunch as part of a two-entree plate for $6.29.