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Aug 17, 2014

Review: Which Wich - Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Which Wich's Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich features "fire-braised" pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles on a Hawaiian bun. It's a limited-time sandwich for the summer and is a variation on their regular menu BBQ Pork & Slaw sub.

I paid $7.50 for the sandwich.

Around the World: McDonald's Offering Nighttime-Only "Twilight" Menu in Singapore

While McDonald's has been working the late night "After Midnight" menu at some locations here in the U.S., over in Singapore, they're offering a new, limited-time "Twilight" menu that's only available after 6 pm until 4 am at select locations.

On the menu you'll find:

News: Starbucks - New Iced Coffee "Brewed to Personalize" at Home

Starbucks is now selling plain pre-brewed coffee in 64-fl. oz. bottles in supermarkets and the like.

Rather than just calling it "coffee" or "iced coffee," they're attaching the term "Brewed to Personalize" on every bottle. The message being that you can personalize it by adding whatever milk and/or sweetener or nothing at all to your liking.

Aug 16, 2014

Review: Church's Chicken - Big Tex Tender Sandwich

Church's Chicken's Big Tex Tender Sandwich features two fried chicken breast tenders, shredded lettuce, pickles, and mayo on two slices of Texas toast.

I bought one for $2.49.

News: Edwards - New Pumpkin Creme Pie

The Edwards dessert brand, best known for creme pies, now offers a new, limited-time Pumpkin Creme Pie to its thaw-and-serve whole pie line up.

The pie is the first packaged pumpkin creme pie ever and features a vanilla-cookie crust with ginger and cinnamon, filled with layers of creme cheese and pumpkin, topped off with whipped creme rosettes.

News: Noosa Yogurt - New Coconut and Pineapple Varieties

Noosa Australian-style yogurt now comes in two new flavors: Coconut and Pineapple.

Coconut pairs sweet, shredded coconut with sweetened yogurt, while Pineapple comes with pineapple puree.

Aug 15, 2014

Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pretzels

Lean Cuisine's Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pretzels feature pretzel bites stuffed with provolone, Asiago, parmesan, and spinach.

I picked up a 7-oz box for $2 on sale.

News: Starbucks Testing Cold-Brewed Coffee

Starbucks is testing cold-brewed coffee out in Boston. Starbucks Melody reports that the test is only planned for a few weeks and is only made in small batches using a Toddy coffee maker. Given that it takes 12-plus hours to cold-brew coffee, the limited supply is only sold each day until they run out.

News: Taco Bell's New $1 Cravings Menu Includes Beefy Fritos Burrito

This coming Monday, August 18th, Taco Bell replaces the "Why Pay More" value menu with the new $1 Cravings Menu that they've been testing for some time (more on that here and here). Among the items on the menu is the new Beefy Fritos Burrito but, sorry to disappoint, it's not the return of Beefy Crunch Burrito that some of you have been clamoring for.

Aug 14, 2014

Review: Burger King - Chicken Fries

Burger King's Chicken Fries feature formed chicken "fries" covered in seasoned breading and deep-fried.

I picked up an order of 9 pieces for $3.49.

News: White Castle - $5 Off Any Crave Case *Online Only*

White Castle is offering a $5 off online deal on any Crave Case for a limited time. You need to use their online ordering system to get the discount.

The deal serves to highlight the The Amazing Spider-Man 2 DVD release tie-in with a specially decorated/designed Amazing Spider-Man 2 Crave Case, while supplies last.

News: Church's Chicken - 10 Piece Meal for $10

Church's Chicken has a pretty good deal going on where they're offering a 10 piece meal for only $10.

The 10 piece meal in question includes a choice of either 10 legs and thighs of fried chicken or 10 of the chain's Tender Strips plus 2 large sides, and 4 biscuits.