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Aug 19, 2013

Review: Taco Bell - Fiery Doritos Locos Taco

Taco Bell's new Fiery Doritos Locos Taco doesn't officially drop until this Thursday, but it's actually available starting today if you just ask.

The third Doritos Locos Taco flavor features a spicy chili-lime flavored red shell along with the standard seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and shredded cheddar (plus diced tomatoes and sour cream if you go for the Supreme).

I picked up the Fiery Doritos Locos Taco Supreme for $1.69.

News: 7-Eleven - Free Snapple Lemon Daze on August 20

Users of 7-Eleven's mobile app can score themselves a free 16-ounce bottle of Snapple Lemon Daze on Tuesday, August 20 in celebration of National Lemonade Day.

A mobile coupon for the free bottle will be available in the app on August 20. To redeem it, simply show it to the cashier upon check out at participating 7-Eleven locations.

The app is available for both iOS (Apple) and Android mobile devices.

News: Papa John's - BOGO 53-Cent Pizza Deal

It's not quite a buy, one, get one free deal, but Papa John's is leveraging their Super Bowl sponsorship with an online-only "buy any large pizza at regular menu price, get a large, 1-topping pizza for 53 cents" offer.

Aug 18, 2013

Review: Salted Caramel Chunk Chewy Chips Ahoy Cookies

Nabisco's Salted Caramel Chunk Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies are your run-of-the-mill Chewy Chips Ahoy soft-baked chocolate chip cookies but with chunks of salted caramel thrown into the mix.

A 9.5-ounce bag was $2.99 on sale.

Around the World: McDonald's Malaysia Offers Banana Pie

Over Malaysia, McDonald's is once again offering the Banana Pie. Not banana cream pie mind you. Just plain banana pie. The Banana Pie comes in the crispy deep-fried shell that McDonald's offers everywhere but here in the States and is filled with baked bananas and a bit of cinnamon.

They're also continuing the theme with the new Banana Crunch McFlurry and Banana Crunch Sundae.

Around the World: McDonald's India - New Crispy Veggie Pops

In a decidedly Indian take on the McBites platform, McDonald's recently introduced new Crispy Veggie Pops in India.

In a country with a large vegetarian population, the new bite-sized fritters fit right in with a filling of potatoes and spinach in a spicy, breaded shell.

Aug 17, 2013

Review: Lay's Chicken & Waffles Potato Chips

Frito Lay recently brought back their "Do Us a Flavor" chip flavors for a limited time. Since I missed them the first time around, I picked up a bag of Lay's Chicken & Waffles-flavored potato chips because it sounded the weirdest of the three (the other two are Sriracha and Cheesy Garlic Bread).

A 9.5-ounce bag was on sale for $2.50.

News: Lean Cuisine - New "Honestly Good" Meals

Lean Cuisine's latest line are the new "Honestly Good" entrees made with 100% all natural ingredients and zero preservatives. They debuted earlier this year in March and continue to make their way into the frozen food aisle.

The "Honestly Good" line currently features six varieties: Pomegranate Chicken, Lemongrass Salmon, Roasted Red Pepper Chicken, Plum Ginger Grain-Crusted Fish, Pineapple Black Pepper Beef, and Honey Citrus Chicken.

Aug 16, 2013

Frozen Friday: Lyfe Kitchen - Farmer's Market Frittata

Lyfe Kitchen's Farmer's Market Frittata frozen meal features a skillet-cooked low-yolk egg frittata with mushrooms and goat cheese plus a sweet potato and mango hash and a spicy garden salsa with poblano chiles.

A 10-ounce box retails for $4.99, but I found this on sale for $2.50.

Around the World: Subway Japan Offers Hot Dog and BBQ Sub

If you've ever wondered what a hot dog from Subway might look like, you'll be happy to know that Subway Japan is celebrating the summer barbecue season by offering a sausage and barbecue sub.

The sub is being offered through the end of August as part of a special where a 6-inch version of the sub and a drink can be had for 490 yen (~$5.02 US).

News: Ruby Tuesday - New Pretzel Burgers

Ruby Tuesday jumps on the pretzel burger bandwagon, but with a literal twist: their new line of pretzel burger buns actually sport a bit of pretzel-like twist as well as a sprinkle of pretzel salt.

Aug 15, 2013

Review: Del Taco - Fiery 6 Layer Burrito

Del Taco's Fiery 6 Layer Burrito features slow-cooked beans, seasoned beef, hand-grated cheddar cheese, spicy jalapeno slices, and sour cream, wrapped in a flour tortilla with a "secret" layer of warm nacho cheese.

The burrito goes for $1.59.