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Jun 7, 2014

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Cheddar Bacon Goldfish Puffs

Pepperidge Farm's Cheddar Bacon Goldfish Puffs are puffed up baked goldfish-shaped snacks with a combination of bacon and cheddar flavor.

A 7-oz package was $2.50.

News: Sunny Delight Now Comes in an Energy Drink Version

It looks like orangy drink Sunny Delight is dipping its toes into the energy drink market with new SunnyD X, a carbonated fruity energy drink.

Rather than relying on popular energy drink ingredients such as caffeine and taurine, the new drink aims to provide energy with a combination of three carbohydrates (sugars) and seven B-vitamins to help metabolize the carbs into energy.

Neat! Coca-Cola Rigs Check-Out Stand to Play Their Tone

In a neat marketing scheme, Coca-Cola rigged the check-out stand at a Brazilian supermarket to play a familiar five-tone melody when a Coke product is scanned.

Jun 6, 2014

Frozen Friday - Wonka - Vanilla Banana Peel-a-Pop

Wonka's Vanilla Banana Peel-a-Pop features a vanilla frozen dessert core surrounded by an edible yellow banana-flavored shell that you can peel off like a real banana.

An 8-count, 12.9 fl oz-box was $3.49.

Around the World: Pizza Hut Canada - Four New Pizzas Celebrate Canada's Diversity

Pizza Hut Canada offers four new pizzas that celebrate Canada's diversity and they certainly cut a wide culinary swath.

There's Pulled Pork, Pepperoni Margherita, Sweet BBQ Jerk Chicken, and Hot Sriracha Chicken.

News: Einstein Bros. - 2014 Summer Menu

Einstein Bros. and Noah's Bagels' 2014 summer menu features new panini sandwiches, improved deli sandwiches, and strawberry drinks.

The panini sandwiches include the new Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Panini and Chili Verde Turkey-Sausage Egg Panini.

News: 7-Eleven - New Sprite 6 Mix Slurpee

7-Eleven's latest exclusive is the new Sprite 6 Mix by LeBron James Slurpee, which features the flavor of the soda of the same name (minus the "Slurpee").

Sprite 6 Mix soda was developed in collaboration with LeBron James and features the flavor of lemon-lime Sprite paired with cherry and orange flavors.

News: Cold Stone Creamery - Three New Flavors for Summer 2014

Cold Stone Creamery launches Summertime Creation Sensations line for a limited time.

The line up features three new ice cream Creations as well as spotlighting two existing regular menu creations.

Jun 5, 2014

Review: Rally's - Chili Dog

Rally's Chili Dog features a grilled all-beef hot dog topped with chili, onions, and some yellow mustard in a soft bun.

I picked one up for $1.

News: Steak-n-Shake - Half-Price Birthday Cake Shake, June 7, 1pm EDT

Steak-n-Shake will be attempting a Guinness World Record for "Largest Birthday Sing-Along" at all of their locations this Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 1 pm EDT and will be offering a half-off discount on their new, limited-time Birthday Cake Shake to all participants.

News: IHOP - 2014 New Summer Time Pancakes

IHOP welcomes a trio of three new, limited-time pancakes this summer featuring seasonal fruits. The new pancakes are Strawberry & Banana Cream Pie Pancakes, Raspberry & Peach Pancakes, and Blueberry Cannoli Pancakes.

Around the World: Denny's Canada Invites Fans to Create Next New Dish

Denny's Canada recently launched their second annual "MyDenny's Dish" contest where they invite fans to submit original recipes with the winning recipe to be served in Denny's restaurants all over Canada.