News: Domino's - Half-Off Online Pizza Orders for March Madness

Domino's is offering a 50% off discount off regular menu prices on all pizzas ordered online this week in celebration of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship (better known as "March Madness").

To take advantage of the offer you'll need to input the code "50off" at checkout. The offer is good through Sunday, March 24. Just remember, it's good for online orders only.

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Simply Potato Cracker Chips

Pepperidge Farm's Simply Potato Cracker Chips are part of their Baked Naturals line which competes with Kellogg's Special K brand in the wholesome snack category (i.e. potato chip substitutes).

These are baked and made mostly of a mix of wheat flour and dehydrated potatoes.

A 5.8-ounce bag carries a suggested retail price of $3.49.

News: Burger King - Limited-time $1 Lattes Promotion

Burger King launches their new lattes this week and are promoting them by offering 12-ounce small-size lattes for $1 through Sunday, March 24.

The drinks are made from instant coffee and a latte powder mix. The following varieties are available: Plain, Mocha, Vanilla, and Caramel.

News: McDonald's Serves Sausage Double Beef Burger in China

While McDonald's Germany serves something similar now and again, McDonald's China has one upped them with a new, limited-time Sausage Double Beef Burger, which is just as meaty as it sounds.

The burger is pretty much meat and bun. Specifically, it's two sausages, two beef patties, and mustard on what looks to be a pretzel hamburger bun. It's offered for 17.50 yuan or about $2.82 US.

Review: Dole - Apple Cinnamon Fruit Crisp

Dole's Apple Cinnamon Fruit Crisp is basically a fruit cup of apples with a packet of oat topping to sprinkle on top. It works for yogurt, why not for fruit cups right?

A 8-ounce pack of 2 cups retails for $2.19, but I received this courtesy of Dole.

McDonald's Offers Golden Corn Nuggets in Germany

Apparently, McDonald's has been offering limited-time Golden Corn Nuggets in Germany as part of a, get this, Stars of America menu... I guess because we grow a lot of corn? Yeah, your guess is as good as mine on this one... It really makes you wonder how they view American cuisine abroad.

Frozen Friday: Trader Joe's - Potato Pancakes

Trader Joe's Potato Pancakes (or latkes) are small pancakes made of grated potatoes and flavored with onions.

A 10.6-ounce box of eight potato pancakes can be had for $1.99.

News: McDonald's to Give Away 5 Million McMuffins in Asia, Middle East, and Africa

McDonald's will celebrate National Breakfast Day this Monday, March 18, by giving away up to 1,000 McMuffins per restaurant at about 5,000 McDonald's restaurants across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. That's potentially 5,000,000 McMuffins being given away on Monday!

Sadly, the US is neither in Asia, the Middle East, nor South Africa, and as such, will not be participating in the promotion.

News: Wendy's Arabia Offers Veggie Burger and Nuggets

While they offer no such vegetarian option here in the US, Wendy's offers Veggie Burger and Tandoori Veggie Nuggets over in the United Arab Emirates (probably best known for the city-state of Dubai). 

The menu items were first introduced earlier this year in January.

The veggie patties and nuggets are made with mashed potatoes mixed with spices and vegetables, coated with bread crumbs and sport their own flavor profile.

News: El Pollo Loco - New Citrus Mango Tostada Salad

El Pollo Loco expands their line of Tostada Salad with the new, limited time Citrus Mango Tostada Salad. 

The salad features citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, handmade citrus mango salsa, and fresh sliced avocados, pinto beans, seasoned rice, cilantro, and a romaine lettuce blend in a tostada shell, with a low-fat citrus vinaigrette.

Review: Taco Bell - Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze

Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze is pretty much a Baja Blast-flavored slushie. It looks like the Freezes are replacing the Frutista Freezes on the Taco Bell menu.

The price is the same though: $1.99 for a 16-ounce medium. It's only $1 during Taco Bell's new Happier Hour though.

News: Wendy's Offers Fish and Chips and Fish Wrap in DC Area

Wendy's offers a couple more fish options this Lent if you live in the Maryland, Washington DC or Northern Virginia area. Besides the Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich, you can get Fish and Chips and a Fish Wrap.

Wendy's Fish and Chips feature two panko-crust cod fillets accompanied by a side order of Wendy's fries.