Review: Starbucks Orange Spice Iced Coffee

Starbucks Orange Spice Iced Coffee is a new addition to their summer drink line-up and features freshly-brewed iced coffee with simple syrup, powdered cinnamon, and a couple of orange slices.

I picked up a 16-oz Grande cup for $2.75. The barista asked if I wanted it with cream so I went with that.

News: Starbucks Treat Receipt Promo Returns

Starbucks is once again offering their Treat Receipt promotional offer this summer.

Benefiting Starbucks' regular customers, the Treat Receipt is where you bring in your same-day morning receipt after 2pm and receive any Grande (16 oz) cold, handcrafted beverage of your choice for $2.

News: Monopoly Returns to McDonald's

In what's become a yearly ritual, the Monopoly game is back at McDonald's starting July 16.

The game runs through August 12 or while supplies last (and online until the close of August 26).

News: KFC - New Hot Shot Bites

KFC now offers new Hot Shot Bites. It wasn't too long ago that they introduced new bite-sized fried chicken chunk in Original Recipe Bites, but now comes a second flavor for the platform.

Hot Shot Bites are made with chunks of white meat chicken and a spicy cayenne pepper marinade.

Review: Krispy Kreme - Dark Chocolate Caramel Kreme Donut

Krispy Kreme's new, limited-time Dark Chocolate Caramel Kreme Donut is of the filled variety with caramel Kreme inside, and is topped with dark chocolate icing and a caramel icing swirl.

My nearest Krispy Kreme location sells them for $1.19 a pop.

Around the World: Domino's India - New Lebanese Rolls

Domino's India dips into the international well once again with the recent addition of new "Lebanese Rolls" to the menu.

News: Kashi - New Hummus Crisps

Kashi debuts new Hummus Crisps, popped chips, so named because they include chickpeas (the main ingredient of hummus) among their ingredients.

Kashi Hummus Crisps come in three flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Sundried Tomato, Basil, & Feta, and Caramelized Onion.

Review: Cracker Jack'D - Hearty Mixes

Cracker Jack'D Hearty Mixes come in four varieties: Cheddar BBQ, Zesty Queso, Berry Yogurt, and PB & Chocolate. The idea is to have "snacks with impact" i.e. bold flavor powders.

They're labelled "Hearty Mix" because they're meant to satiate your hunger. For the most part, they feature various oat clusters (like granola), peanuts, and almonds (except for PB & Chocolate).

A 3.0-oz pouch carries a suggested retail price of $2.49, but I received these courtesy of Frito Lay.

Frozen Friday: Confetti Italian Ice & Custard

Confetti Italian Ice & Custard is a frozen dessert parlor out in Costa Mesa, CA, whose main dish is a parfait with multiple laters of Italian ice topped with frozen custard. The weekly special was Strawberry Lemonade, which consists of strawberry and lemon ice topped with lemon custard.

A small cup was $3.25. You can also get only custard for $3.50 or only Italian ice for $3.00.

News: El Pollo Loco - New Chicken Fajita Stuffed Quesadilla and More

El Pollo Loco is offering a new Chicken Fajita Stuffed Quesadilla plus a new salad and two new tacos. The Chicken Fajita Stuffed Quesadilla features fire-grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, avocado, cilantro, and poblano cream sauce wrapped with a hexagonally-folded, grilled flour tortilla.

Review: Auntie Anne's - Mini Pretzel Dogs

Auntie Anne's new Mini Pretzel Dogs feature mini Nathan's Famous all-beef hot dogs wrapped with fresh-baked pretzels. They're essentially mini, shareable versions of the chain's normal-sized Pretzel Dogs.

I picked up a 12-count order at the mall for $4.89.

News: Arby's to Launch Smokehouse Brisket Later This Year

Arby's will be offering a premium barbecue sandwich later this year (date to be determined) called the Smokehouse Brisket.

The sandwich's main feature is thinly-sliced beef brisket smoked with hickory for 14 to 18 hours. The brisket will be served with melted smoked Gouda cheese, crispy onions, barbecue sauce and mayo on a toasted specialty roll.