News: 7-Eleven Adds New Kolaches in Texas

In another edition of "Where's mine?!" 7-Eleven now offers Kolaches, but only in Texas. Technically klobasniky, 7-Eleven's Kolaches come in two varieties: Pork and Beef Sausage, and Pork and Beef Sausage with Jalapeno and Cheddar.

News: Corner Bakery - New Superfood Salads and Real-Fruit Smoothies

Corner Bakery Cafe aims for nutrition with the arrival of new real-fruit smoothies and superfood salads.

There are two new salads, the Quinoa & Pico Salad and the Toasted Sesame Kale Salad. Quinoa is known for being a complete protein as well as a good source of calcium, iron, and fiber (it tastes a little grassy to me though), while kale is a good source of beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium.

Review: Burger King - BBQ Bacon Whopper

Burger King's new BBQ Bacon Whopper features a quarter-pound, flame-grilled beef patty, thick-cut bacon, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, ketchup, and barbecue sauce on a toasted sesame bun. Along with the new Honey BBQ Chicken Strips, it seems a scaled back nod to last year's barbecue-themed summer menu.

I picked one up for $4.69.

News: Hostess- New eXtreme Creme Twinkies

As a promotional tie-in to the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past, Hostess has come up with new eXtreme Creme Twinkies in two limited-time flavors: Blue Raspberry and Strawberry Blast.

Each flavor features their respective flavored creme fillings inside of a golden sponge cake.

News: McDonald's Testing Fries That You Season Yourself

McDonald's is testing seasoning for their French Fries that you sprinkle on yourself out in the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto CA area (as well as St. Louis, MO).

They're calling them "Shakin' Flavor Fries" and the seasonings are available for free with a large order of fries or with a small surcharge for smaller sizes. The available flavors are Ranch, Buffalo, and Garlic Parmesan.

News: Starbucks - Buy One, Get One Free Oprah Chai Lattes on Mother's Day

In celebration of Mother's Day, Starbucks will be offering a buy one, get one free deal on the new Oprah Chai Tea Latte on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

The deal is good at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada as well as at Teavana Fine Tea + Tea Bars (which currently only has locations in New York, Seattle, and Chicago), while supplies last.

Review: Sonic - Blue Raspberry Nerds Slush

Sonic's Blue Raspberry Nerds Slush is new leading up to summer and features ice slush mixed with blue raspberry-flavored syrup with a combination of Nerds and rainbow candies thrown in. I also tried the Lemonberry and Super Peach Ring (like the candy) Slushes.

A 20-ounce medium was $1.10 during their half-price Happy Hour but I got these courtesy of Sonic.

News: Long John Silver's - Chicken Family Pack for $10

Perhaps banking on people being tired of all that seafood after Lent, Long John Silver's is offering a Chicken Family Pack for $10.

The limited-time deal features 8 pieces of battered and fried white meat chicken, a family-size side of choice, and 8 hush puppies for $10.

News: Mother's Day Donuts

In honor of Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday, Krispy Kreme is offering flower-shaped Springtime Flower Donuts through May 11, 2014 at participating Krispy Kreme locations in the US and Canada.

The yeast donuts feature a five-petal flower shape dipped in yellow icing and decorated with a chocolate outline.

News: McAlister's Deli - Pecanberry Salad is Back

The seasonal Pecanberry Salad is back at McAlister's Deli. The summery salad features strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, and grilled chicken on a bed of mixed greens with Fat Free Raspberry-Pecan Vinaigrette Dressing.

The Pecanberry Salad is available through September 30, 2014.

Review: Sonic - Jalapeno Chocolate Shake

Sonic's Jalapeno Chocolate Shake is one of the new flavors available for their Summer of Shakes promotion. True to its name, it's a milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and chopped up jalapenos.

The price was $1.99 for a mini-sized shake, but I received this one courtesy of Sonic.

Around the World: McDonald's Japan Introduces the McChurro

For a limited time starting May 7, McDonald's Japan is offering new McChurros, available either covered in cinnamon sugar or with hotcake syrup for dipping.

While they might be called "churros," and are indeed long, deep-fried sticks of pastry dough, in appearance, the McDonald's version of the Latin treat look more like youtiao i.e. Chinese fried breadsticks although youtiao tend to be more savory than sweet.