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Oct 6, 2013

Review: Trader Joe's - Cinnamon Rolls

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Rolls are slightly flaky with a light drizzle of icing on top.

The 12-ounce box of four was $3.49.

Around the World: Subway Japan - New Vegetable Cheese Melts

Subway Japan's latest menu innovation are new "Sub Melts," which come in several varieties that each feature steamed vegetables in a thickened "enchanting" cheese sauce. They're basically a blend of stew and sub sandwich.

The steamed vegetable mix includes a full eight different vegetable types including potato, onion, cabbage, broccoli, kidney beans, shallots, cauliflower, and carrots.

Around the World: McDonald's France - New Goat Cheese McWrap

McDonald's France recently introduced a new, limited-time Goat Cheese McWrap with two thick slices of goat cheese (with rind) instead of chicken. The new McWrap joins a line up that includes the Chicken & Bacon McWrap and Pepper Chicken McWrap.

This is not the first Goat Cheese McWrap the chain has offered. The previous version came with breaded and fried goat cheese instead of fresh-sliced ones.

Oct 5, 2013

Review: The Coffee Bean - Pumpkin Ice Blended

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Pumpkin Ice Blended is a seasonal pumpkin-flavored concoction that rolls out every year around the fall.

It features spiced pumpkin syrup, vanilla powder, coffee extract, and non-fat milk blended with ice.

It was $3.95 for a 16-ounce "regular"-sized cup.

News: McDonald's to Offer Healthy Side Options

McDonald's recently committed to make some changes to provide/push healthier options including making available a choice of side salad, fruit, or vegetable as a substitute for French fries in value meals.

The move comes in partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a nonprofit whose stated goal in the matter is "to increase customers' access to fruit and vegetables and help families and children to make informed choices in keeping with balanced lifestyles."

News: Pizza Hut - New 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Pizza Hut is set to roll out their new 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza starting October 20.

The new crust will feature pockets of white cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone along the crust compared to the ring of string cheese of the original Stuffed Crust.

Oct 4, 2013

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Peanut Butter Jam Session

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Jam Session ice cream is exclusive to Target and features peanut butter ice cream swirls with separate ribbons of crunchy peanut butter and raspberry.

I picked up a pint on sale for $2.50.

Reference: Taco Bell's Top Selling Tacos

Today is National Taco Day and since Taco Bell is the number one seller of tacos nationwide, they've put out a list of their 10-top-selling tacos, based on recent sales numbers, along with the top cities where those tacos are sold the most.

If you've ever wondered where the most Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos are sold, this is the list for you:

News: Church's Chicken - New Big Tex Club Sandwich

Church's Chicken is adding some variety to their Big Tex Tender Sandwich with a new club version, the Big Tex Club sandwich.

The limited time sandwich comes with two crunchy, deep-fried Tender Strips, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and mayo placed between two slices of Texas Toast.
Oct 3, 2013

Review: Jack in the Box - Brunch Burger Munchie Meal

Jack in the Box's Brunch Burger Munchie Meal is only available after 9pm until 5am and features a croissant filled with a burger patty, a fried egg, hash brown, cheese, bacon, and mayo. The Brunch Burger is accompanied by two Tacos, Halfsie fries, and a 20-ounce drink.

The Brunch Burger is available a la carte for $4 each or for $6 as part of a Munchie Meal.

News: IHOP - "Scary Face" Pancakes Return

"Scary Face" pancakes are back at IHOP through Halloween as part of the kids' menu. Additionally, kids 12 and under can score one for free on October 31 at participating IHOP restaurants.

News: Panera - Fall 2013 Menu

Panera Bread's 2013 Fall  seasonal menu is anchored by a new salad, pasta, and egg souffle.

The new salad is the new Roasted Turkey Harvest Wheatberry Salad which features all-natural, antibiotic-free roasted turkey, field greens, romaine lettuce, wheatberries, roasted Fuji apples, golden raisins, pistachios, dried apricots, dried cranberries, ginger, infused lemon zest, Gorgonzola, and a maple balsamic vinaigrette.