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Oct 23, 2013

Review: Starbucks - Raspberry Blueberry Donut

Starbucks' Raspberry Blueberry Donut is part of their new, upgraded La Boulange bakery line (basically they bought a bakery chain to improve their baked goods selection). It's a warmed yeast donut filled with raspberry and blueberry jam.

I picked one up for $1.95.

News: Jersey Mike's - Rosemary Parmesan Bread Returns

Jersey Mike's has returned their Rosemary Parmesan Bread for a limited time through November 27 at participating Jersey Mike's locations nationwide.

The limited-time bread is baked fresh in stores every morning and features fresh-grated parmesan and Mediterranean rosemary baked into the crust.

Around the World: Canadians Vote Maple Moose as their Lay's "Do Us a Flavour" Winner

Up north in Canada, Lay's recently wrapped up the Canadian version of their "Do Us a Flavor" contest where fans were invited to submit their flavor ideas for Lay's potato chips for a chance to have it made as well as for a cash prize.

The winner? The oddly named "Maple Moose." The name is actually not a joke and combines maple with a beef-like flavor according to Serious Eats. The flavor won out over Creamy Garlic Caesar, Grilled Cheese & Ketchup, and Perogy Platter

News: California Pizza Kitchen Now Offers Gluten-Free Pizzas for People with Celiac Disease

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) now offers new gluten-free pizzas that the chain claims is safe to be eaten by people who have celiac disease and have been approved by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG).

The new gluten-free pizzas are only available with four varieties: the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pepperoni, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage ("MuPeSa"), and Margherita.

Oct 22, 2013

Review: Bruxie - Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle

Bruxie is a Southern California waffle sandwich chain that's been expanding fairly quickly. Their Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle is a savory waffle sandwich with a breast of fried chicken and a chili honey and cider slaw.

The price for the sandwich was $6.95 with an additional charge of $2.50 for an order of waffle fries.

News: Krispy Kreme: Free Donut on Halloween for Costume-Wearers

Krispy Kreme is once again offering a free donut to every guest who shows up to a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Halloween in costume.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2013 Halloween Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts is once again offering the Boston Scream Donut leading up to Halloween.

The Boston Scream Donut is a seasonal variation on their Boston Kreme donut that adds an orange icing drizzle.

The rest of the donut is the same yeast donut filled with a vanilla-flavored custard and finished with chocolate frosting.

News: Ben & Jerry's - New Scotchy Scotch Scotch Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's latest "Limited Batch" flavor is new Scotchy Scotch Scotch ice cream. It features butterscotch ice cream with butterscotch swirls.

The flavor was inspired by the titular character of the movie The Anchorman and the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Ron Burgundy, and his infamous love of scotch.

Oct 21, 2013

Review: Sonic - Super Crunch Chicken Strips

Sonic's Super Crunch Chicken Strips are the new "improved" version of their previous chicken strips featuring an extra crispy batter.

An order of three strips was $3.29, which is pretty standard as far as chicken strips go.

News: Jack in the Box - 2013 Holiday Drinks

This fall sees the return of Jack in the Box's duo of holiday milkshakes, Pumpkin Spice and Egg Nog, but in addition, they're also offering Pumpkin Spice iced and Pumpkin Spice hot coffee.

Pumpkin Spice is being touted as new, but it appears to a new name for the old Pumpkin Pie Shake (it's also possible they reformulated the flavor).

News: Papa Murphy's - Jack-O-Lantern Pizza Back for Halloween

It's nearly Halloween, and at take-and-bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's that means the Jack-O-Lantern Pizza is once again available for ordering.

The pumpkin-shaped pizza helps get you in the Halloween spirit (or, at least, entertains and feeds the kids) with a border and smiling face made of pepperonis and two olives for pupils.

Oct 20, 2013

Review: Trader Joe's - Pumpkin Macarons

Trader Joe's offers Pumpkin Macarons as part of their seasonal fall line-up. They're French-style small sandwich cookies made with two pumpkin-flavored cookies with a pumpkin custard filling.

A 4.6-ounce box of 12 macarons goes for $4.99 (which isn't bad if you have a macaron habit, since they're around $2 if you get them from a bakery or patisserie in LA).