Review: Post - Xtremely Chocolatey Cocoa Pebbles

Post's Xtremely Chocolatey Cocoa Pebbles is a souped-up, limited-time version of the chocolate-flavored crisped rice cereal that purports to turn your milk "Xtremely Chocolatey!"

It's around $2.99 for a 15-ounce box but I received this courtesy of Post.

News: Mountain Dew - New Nighttime Flavors of Kickstart Drink

Mountain Dew Kickstart morning soda is now dipping its foot into nighttime territory with the introduction of two evening flavors: Black Cherry and Limeade.

The nighttime sodas pair the taste of Mountain Dew with a little bit (5%) of fruit juice plus "electrolytes for taste." (what?) Like the morning version, they come in 16-ounce cans and come in at 80 calories per can.

News: Hershey's - New Chocolate Spreads

Hershey's is looking to challenge Nutella hazelnut spread with the launch of Hershey's Spreads, a new line of chocolate spreads that's available in three flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate with Almonds, and Chocolate with Hazelnut.

News: Taco Bell - New Chili Cheese Fries and Chipotle Ranch Chicken Loaded Grillers

Taco Bell will be introducing two new flavors of their Loaded Grillers this Thursday, January 23, 2014. The new flavors are Chili Cheese Fries and Chipotle Ranch Chicken.

The Chili Cheese Fries Loaded Griller features chili, crispy potato bites, and warm nacho cheese sauce, wrapped up in a tortilla and grilled.

Review: Trader Joe's - Cowboy Bark

Trader Joe's Cowboy Bark is something new this season featuring dark chocolate with toffee, pretzels, Joe Joe cookies, peanuts, almonds, and a sprinkling of salt.

A 9-ounce package was $3.69.

News: Sonic - $1 Popcorn Chicken on January 21

Apparently there's a National Popcorn Day (seriously, who decides these days?) and Sonic will be celebrating it on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 by offering their snack-sized Jumbo Popcorn Chicken for $1.

The 4-ounce snack-size typically goes for $3.19 (may vary) and you can choose from Spicy or Regular flavors.

News: 7-Eleven - New Egg White Breakfast Sandwich

7-Eleven starts the new year by throwing their hat into the egg white (and better-for-you) arena with the introduction of their new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich.

Weighing in at 180 calories, the new offering features egg whites, Canadian bacon, and cheddar cheese on a whole wheat English muffin for $1.99 each.

News: Starbucks Testing Tiramisu Latte

In what could be next year's Caramel Flan Latte, Starbucks is testing a new Tiramisu Latte at Starbucks stores in St. Louis and Jacksonville (Florida, not Illinois sorry).

The dessert/drink features espresso, steamed milk, and a creamy mascarpone sauce/syrup, topped with a dusting of cocoa espresso powder. Like most Starbucks espresso-based drinks, it's available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.

Frozen Friday: Michael Angelo's - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Michael Angelo's Spaghetti and Meatballs frozen meal features beef Italian-style meatballs and vine-ripened tomatoes.

I picked up this 11-ounce meal for $3.00 on sale.

News: Arby's - Mint Chocolate Swirl Shake Returns

Arby's Mint Chocolate Swirl Shake Returns for a limited-time this winter. The shake features mint chocolate syrup blended with a vanilla shake base with a chocolate swirl inside the cup for decoration, and finished with whipped cream, and broken pieces of Andes Mints.

Around the World: Taco Bell India - New Double Crunchwrap

Taco Bell Crunchwrap fans might want to look to India for inspiration as they recently introduced the new Double Crunchwrap over there.

While it might be called a Double Crunchwrap, it's actually a triple-layered Crunchwrap (just like the regular Crunchwrap actually has two separated layers).

News: Taco Bell Adds Six New Fountain Drinks for 2014

Taco Bell ups their fountain drink selection by a full six new faces this year.

The new drinks are Manzanita Sol, Diet Mountain Dew Baja Blast, Mountain Dew Sangrita Blast, Brisk Mango Fiesta, Brisk Iced Tea  & Lemon, and zero-calorie SoBe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate.