Review: Starbucks - Reusable $1 Cup

At its most basic, Starbucks' Reusable $1 Cup is a cheap plastic cup resembling the chain's disposable paper cup.

The cup is fairly light but sturdy enough that you can't crush it without putting some real effort into it.

Around the World: Valentine's Day Heart Edition

While KFC and Domino's aren't offering anything here in the U.S. in celebration of Valentine's Day this year, there are a few items they've made specifically for the holiday in a couple other countries.

Domino's Japan offers the heart-shaped Valentine's Day Pizza, which serves two and is topped with pepperoni and fresh mozzarella.

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

With NBC's 30 Rock having just recenty ended its run, Ben & Jerry's pays homage to the show's main character, Liz Lemon with new Liz Lemon Greek frozen yogurt.

The new flavor features a base of lemon Greek frozen yogurt with a blueberry lavender swirl in a combination they're describing as "lemon-y, blueberry-y."

Review: Nabisco - Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies

Last year, the Oreo cookie celebrated its 100th birthday and introduced Birthday Cake Oreos with a birthday cake flavored creme filling interspersed with rainbow cake sprinkles. The Oreo is now 101 years old and you can still get Birthday Cake Oreos, so I thought I'd give them a try.

A 15.25-ounce package sells for $2.99.

Frozen Friday - Lean Cuisine - Salad Additions - Southwest-Style Chicken

Lean Cuisine's Salad Additions is offered as a solution to help you prepare a single-serve salad as long as you bring the lettuce. The Southwest-Style Chicken Salad Additions comes with chipotle ranch dressing, grilled white chicken meat, black beans, sweet corn, roasted red peppers, poblano peppers, and crispy tortilla strips.

The retail price on a 7 1/8-ounce box is $3.99.

News: Boston Market - New Tuscan Herb Rotisserie Chicken

For a limited-time, Boston Market is offering a variation on their signature Rotisserie Chicken by debuting an herby version they're calling "Tuscan Herb Rotisserie Chicken."

The new menu item is described as "Our signature chicken seasoned with a blend of Tuscan-inspired herbs and spices."

News: IHOP Adds New Griddle Melts

IHOP will soon to offer new Griddle Melts on their menu. The made-to-order sandwiches feature artisan sourdough bread with a choice of three fluffy omelettes made from fresh ingredients.

The three available varieties include:

News: Papa Murphy's Offers HeartBaker Pizza for Valentine's Day

Papa Murphy's once again offers the HeartBaker heart-shaped pizza as Valentine's Day fast approaches.

The pizza is made fresh at each Papa Murphy's location with pizza dough formed into the shape of a heart, topped with three different types of fresh-grated cheese and pepperoni.

Local Review: Philippe the Original - Beef French Dip

Philippe the Original or Philippe's as most people call it claims to have invented the French dip sandwich and is one of the most historic restaurants here in Southern California and is one of the few L.A. institutions that harkens back to a different time.

The Beef French Dip (it's also available with Pork, Ham, Lamb, and Turkey) is served on a crusty French roll with slices of roast beef dipped in jus from the roasted-in-house meats. It costs $6.50 for about a 6" sandwich and can be had "single-dip," "double-dip," or "wet." I went with the "double-dip."

Neat! Tim Hortons Unveils "The Priestley"

If you caught the last episode of How I Met Your Mother, you saw a guest spot where Jason Priestley (best known for playing Brandon Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210) describes where he was and what donut he was eating when Robin Sparkles lost it in front of a national (Canadian) audience.

In his words: "Squamish, British Columbia. Crammed a Timbit into a strawberry vanilla and called it 'The Priestley.'" You can check out a clip of the scene here at 2:00.

News: Einstein Bros. - Free Bagel and Shmear with Coffee Purchase

Einstein Bros. and Noah's Bagels are offering a free bagel and shmear of your choice with any size coffee or espresso purchase this Saturday, February 9, 2013, in celebration of National Bagel Day (yes, there's one for bagels too).

The promotion will run all day (while supplies last) on Saturday at participating locations. Most locations are open on Saturday from 5:30am to 4:00pm, but you probably want to call ahead and check before you make the trip.

News: Starbucks - BOGO Drinks Through February 14th

Starbucks is running a Valentine's Day promotion where you can buy one of three featured drinks and get another one (of equal or lesser value) for free after 2pm through Thursday, February 14, 2013.