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Jun 9, 2014

News: Del Taco - New Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito

Del Taco offers the new, limited-time Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito as part of their line of Epic Burritos.

The new burrito features carne asada (grilled steak), guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo (salsa), and crinkle-cut fries.

The suggested price for the new burrito is $4.99 (may vary). You can also get it in a combo with a drink for $6.49.

News: Togo's - New Toasted Cuban Sandwich

Togo's introduces the new Toasted Cuban sandwich for the summer as part of their Signature Sandwiches line.

It features pulled pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a Cuban-inspired Dijon mustard vinaigrette on toasted white bread.

Jun 8, 2014

Review: Keebler - Cashew Sandies

Keebler's Cashew Sandies are shortbread cookies with cashews in them.

A 12.8-oz package was $2.50.

Feature: A Look at Recent Fast Food Slogan Changes

Every so often, fast food companies will change their slogans to maintain relevance with their target demographic or to highlight marketable company features.

With Burger King recently changing their slogan from "Have It Your Way" to "Be Your Way," I thought it'd be fun to take a look at some of the recent slogan changes made by some of the larger fast food chains with some bonus Brand Eating commentary.

News: New Chili's At-Home Frozen Meals

Chili's has partnered with Bellisio Foods for a new line of "Chili-inspired" frozen meals they're calling "Chili's at-Home."

The line includes both single-serve and multi-serve meals and are available at major retailers nationwide starting this month.

Here's the full line-up:

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.