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May 12, 2014

News: McAlister's Deli - New Big Bold Cheesesteak

McAlister's Deli expands their line of "Big Bold Sandwiches" with the new limited-time Big Bold Cheesesteak.

McAlister's take on the regional sandwich features Black Angus roast beef, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, and American cheese sauce on a toasted baguette (if you're like me, you're wondering where the actual steak is).

May 11, 2014

Review: Lay's - Honey Barbecue Potato Chips

Lay's Honey Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips isn't stocked as widely as their other flavors (at least not in my area) but I see them here and there now and again.

I picked up a bag for $2.99.

Around the World: McDonald's Portugal Offers Their Own Take on the Portuguese Steak Sandwich

McDonald's is offering their own version on the Portuguese Steak Sandwich, the Prego, with the new McPrego in Portugal.

A prego (literally "nail" in Portuguese) is a simple steak sandwich served on a crusty roll. The steak tends to be tenderized or nailed hence the name.

News: New Blue Fusion and Red Fusion Jamba Juice At-Home Smoothies

Jamba Juice's At-Home line of smoothies adds two new fruit and vegetables smoothies in Blue Fusion and Red Fusion.

Blue Fusion features a mix of blueberry, banana, apple, blackberry, carrot, broccoli and spinach.

Red Fusion consists of red raspberry, strawberry, dark sweet cherry, purple carrot, and sweet potato.

May 10, 2014

Review: Hostess - eXtreme Cream Twinkies

Hostess' eXtreme Cream Twinkies are so-named as a promotion tie-in with the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past movie. They come in two summertime flavors: Blue Raspberry and Strawberry.

A 13.58-oz box of 10 individually-wrapped snack cakes retails for $3.99 but I received these courtesy of Hostess.

News: New Salted Caramel and Cocoa Planters Peanuts

Planters peanuts now come in four new flavors including Salted Caramel and Cocoa, which are a far cry from the Salted and Dry Roasted peanuts they're known for.

Rounding out the selection are the slightly more traditional spicy Chipotle and Smoked.

News: Haagen-Dazs - New 2014 Limited Edition Flavors

Haagen-Dazs is offering two "new" Limited Edition ice cream flavors and one new Limited Edition ice cream bar for 2014. 

The two "new" ice cream flavors are more like "newly limited-edition" flavors. They're Banana Split and Midnight Cookies & Cream.

Around the World: Burger King Malaysia - New Godzilla Burgers

As a promotional tie-in with the upcoming Godzilla movie, Burger King Malaysia recently introduced new, limited-time Raksasa Burgers.

Raksasa means "giant" or "monster" in colloquial usage in Malaysia.

May 9, 2014

Frozen Friday: Haagen-Dazs - Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs' Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream features chocolate ice cream with a peanut butter swirl.

I bought a 14-oz carton for $2.99 on sale.

News: Haagen-Dazs - Free Cone Day on May 13, 2014

Haagen-Dazs is celebrating their annual Free Cone Day on this upcoming Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 4 to 8 pm.

News: Jack in the Box Reminds Us That They Serve Breakfast All Day

In a clever way to remind us that they serve breakfast all day, Jack in the Box has come up with an online Magic 8-Ball of sorts. Except it only answers one question: "Can I Still Get Breakfast?"

News: Panda Express - New Shiitake Kale Chicken Breast and Orange Chicken with Bacon

Panda Express debuts both healthy and indulgent options with the introduction of two new, limited-time dishes: Shiitake Kale Chicken Breast and Orange Chicken with Bacon.