Around the World: Lay's Canada - New Lay's "Do Us A Flavour" Potato Chips

Similar to the US earlier this year, Frito Lay is conducting the finalist voting stage of the Canadian Lay's "Do Us a Flavor" contest where fans suggest new flavors ideas for a chance for their ideas to become actual Lay's potato chip flavors.

Review: Kashi - Dark Chocolate Coconut Layered Granola Bars

Kashi's Dark Chocolate Coconut Layered Granola Bars provide a chewy granola bar featuring the brand's trademark blend of seven whole grains with a layer of dark chocolate mixed with dates, topped with dried coconut and peanuts.

A 6.7-ounce box of six 1.1-ounce bars retails for about $3.89.

News: Krispy Kreme - New Strawberry Krispy Juniors and Kreme Pies

Krispy Kreme offers new, limited-time Strawberry Juniors and Glazed Strawberry Kreme Pies at participating grocery stores this summer.

Glazed Strawberry Kreme Pies feature turnover-style pies filled with a sweet strawberry-flavored Kreme and finished with Krispy Kreme's Original Glaze. They're sold individually in 4-ounce boxes.

Around the World: Wendy's Japan - New Prosciutto Burger

Wendy's Japan's latest fanciful burger for their Japan Premium line of burgers is the Prosciutto Mozzarella Italiano burger, which arrives on July 29. Featuring the thin-sliced, dry-cured Italian ham, the burger also includes basil cream cheese sauce, sun-dried tomato sauce, a slice of mozzarella, spring greens, mayo, and a slice of tomato.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream is a fairly simple concoction of chocolate ice cream and fudge brownies.

A pint cost me $2.50 at Fresh and Easy during a sale.

News: Popeyes - New Chicken Waffle Tenders

Starting Monday, July 29, Popeyes will offer a variation on chicken and waffles by offering them together with new Chicken Waffle Tenders for a limited time.

The new Chicken Waffle Tenders differ from Popeyes' regular Handcrafted Tenders in that they are covered in a "unique and crispy waffle-style coating." The chicken breast strips marinated in Louisiana spices remain the same.

News: Hardee's - Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches Return

Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches are back at Hardee's. The sandwiches feature two buttery, grilled slices of Texas toast with egg, American cheese, and a choice of sausage, bacon or ham.

Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches are available at participating Hardee’s locations for $2.49 each and $4.69 in a small combo (price may vary).
Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches were first introduced in 2009 and was followed by the Texas Toast Bacon Cheeseburger before both were eventually discontinued.

News: Taco Bell - New Brownie Sandwich

Taco Bell's Cookie Sandwich is out and the new Brownie Sandwich replaces it on the dessert menu.

The Brownie Sandwich features two triangle-shaped brownies topped with mini chocolate chips sandwiching a layer of creamy fudge frosting filling.

The new dessert occupies the same price point as the Cookie Sandwich with a suggested retail price of $1.29.

Review: Taco Bell - Smothered Burrito

Taco Bell's Smothered Burrito features a warm flour tortilla filled with Latin rice, refried beans, creamy chipotle sauce, and the choice of new shredded chicken, seasoned beef, or steak. The burrito is then covered in red sauce, a melted 3-cheese blend, and reduced-fat sour cream. It looks like it's served in the same container as a Cantina Bowl.

I picked up the shredded chicken version for $4.09.

News: Burger King - Two for $5 Mix & Match Deal

Burger King is bringing back their two for $5 Mix & Match limited-time deal on a selection of the chain's sandwiches/burgers.

The selection this time around includes the Premium Alaskan Fish Sandwich, the Whopper, the Original Chicken Sandwich, and the returning-for-a-limited-time Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Burger.

Around the World: KFC Japan Offers Hand-held Ice Cream Makers

In what may be one of the coolest promotions (pun intended) this summer, starting today, KFC Japan is offering a free One Piece-branded, hand-crank, hand-held ice cream maker with the purchase of select combo meals.

News: The Cheesecake Factory - Half-Off Cheesecake Slices on July 30

The Cheesecake Factory will be celebrating National Cheesecake Day on July 30 by offering dine-in customers any slice of cheesecake for half-price (limit one slice per customer; good on July 30 only).

The company has also posted a Facebook offer for the same half-off discount on any slice, but valid a day early on July 29.