Around the World: Krispy Kreme Australia - New Aussie Thong Donuts

Krispy Kreme Australia is celebrating Australia Day on January 26 (analogous to Independence Day here in the States) by offering new, limited-time Aussie Thong Donuts... as in thong sandals and not the other thong.

News: Snyder's of Hanover - New Sweet and Salty Pretzel Pieces

Following the trend for more sweet and salty snacks, Snyder's of Hanover now offers new Cinnamon Sugar and Salted Caramel varieties of their Flavored Pretzel Pieces.

Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Pieces feature cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on lightly-salted sourdough pretzel pieces.

Frozen Friday: Tyson - Buffalo Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Tyson's Buffalo Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwiches are basically grilled chicken sliders with Buffalo seasoning on the chicken patties.

A 10-ounce box comes with four mini sandwiches wrapped in packs of two. I found this box on sale for $3.

News: Panera Bread - Featured 2014 Winter Menu

Panera Bread has a few new items to kick off the new year for their featured 2014 Winter Menu.

Here's what's new this winter:

Triple Berry Scone - A cream-based scone made with dried strawberries and blueberries plus raspberry-flavored chips. To finish, there's a light glaze of white icing and half & half.

News: TGI Fridays - Two New Under 500-Calorie Dishes

TGI Fridays' new entrees to start the new year are Sizzling Chicken & Spinach and Sizzling Sirloin & Spinach.

Both come in at under 500 calories and are offered as part of Fridays' "Pick 2 for $10" value menu, where you can choose an entree and an appetizer from a select list for $10.

News: Chili's - New Fresh Mex Bowls

Chili's introduces new Fresh Mex Bowls as part of their new Fresh Mex Menu. The Tex-Mex-inspired menu features some regular menu items as well as some new ones.

Review: Jack in the Box - Egg White and Turkey Breakfast Sandwich

Jack in the Box's Egg White and Turkey Breakfast Sandwich features a grilled slice of turkey, tomato, American cheese, and egg whites on a plain burger bun.

I picked one up for $1.99.

News: Cookie Dough and Marshmallow Crispy Oreos Coming February

Nabisco is set to unleash two new, limited-edition flavors of the US's number one-selling cookie this February with the introduction of new Cookie Dough Oreos and Marshmallow Crispy Oreos.

In case you're wondering what a Marshmallow Crispy is, it's what they've chosen to call what most would know as a "Rice Krispy Treat."

News: Taco Bell - XXL Steak Nachos Returns

Along with the launch of two new Grillers, XXL Steak Nachos are back for a limited time at Taco Bell.

The roughly one-pound offering features tortilla chips topped with refried beans, three-cheese blend, warm nacho cheese sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, reduced-fat sour cream, and steak.

Review: Burger King - Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Burger King's new Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a spicy version of their Original Chicken Sandwich. It comes with the same lettuce, mayo, and long sesame bun, but adds a little bit of heat to the breading with black pepper and cayenne.

It's typically $3.99 in my area, but I bought two sandwiches for $5 under the current deal.

News: Denny's - New $4 Breakfast Sandwiches

Denny's is highlighting the humble breakfast sandwich to start the new year with new $4 Breakfast Sandwiches.

Around the World: McDonald's Singapore - New Lychee Chocolate Frappe

Over in Singapore, McDonald's is going with the odd pairing of lychee and chocolate for their new, limited-time McCafe Litchi Coco Frappe. While Lychee tends to go well with other fruit, the pairing with chocolate in an ice-blended beverage doesn't sound too promising.