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Sep 27, 2014

Review: Thomas - Apple Pie-Flavored English Muffins

Thomas has taken apples and cinnamon to make limited edition Apple Pie-flavored versions of their English Muffins. According to the package, they're both naturally and artificially flavored and contain apples.

I picked up a 13-oz package of six English muffins for $2.50.

News: Dole - New Power Smoothie Shakers

Dole has shaken up their Smoothie Shakers line with new Nutrition Plus Power Smoothie Shakers. While the regular line features yogurt and fruit, the new Power line ups the ante with by going with ever-trendy Greek yogurt and adding veggies to the mix.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Cinnamon Roll-Flavored Packaged Coffee

Dunkin' Donuts adds to their Bakery Series packaged coffee line with new Cinnamon Roll-Flavored Coffee.

The new flavor is available in grocery stores nationwide and joins a line up that includes Chocolate Glazed Donut, Blueberry Muffin, Jelly Donut, Old Fashioned Donut, and Caramel Coffee Cake coffee flavors.

Sep 26, 2014

Frozen Friday: Sonic - Snickers & Caramel Waffle Sundae

Sonic's Snickers & Caramel Waffle Sundae features vanilla ice cream in a large waffle cone topped with Snickers candy bar pieces, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.

These go for $2.89 each, but I received this one courtesy of Sonic.

News: Jack in the Box - New Chick-N-Tater Melt Plus Instant Win Game

Jack in the Box introduces the new Chick-N-Tater Melt as part of their late-night Munchie Meal menu. In addition to the new food item, they're also running a "Munchie Peel" instant win game.

News: Wendy's Introduces BBQ Pulled Pork Burger and Fries

Wendy's unveils a trio of new menu items centering around hickory-smoked BBQ Pulled Pork. There's the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger, and BBQ Pulled Pork Cheese Fries.

Sep 25, 2014

Review: Hershey's Candy Corn Bars

Hershey's Candy Corn Bars are new this Halloween season and feature snack-sized bars of candy corn creme with candy bits.

I bought a 9.45-oz bag for $2.89.

Around the World: Domino's UK Offers a Whole Line of Stuffed Crust Pizzas Including New Bacon & Cheese

Domino's doesn't offer stuffed crust pizza here in the U.S., but over in the U.K., they have a whole line of stuffed crust pizzas and just added new Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Crust Pizza to the mix.

News: Carl's Jr. / Hardee's - New Mile High Bacon Thickburger

New at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, the Mile High Bacon Thickburger features thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon, a 1/3- or 1/2-pound charbroiled Black Angus beef patty, American cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and mayo, on a toasted fresh baked bun.

News: TGI Friday's Adds Two New Appetizers to Endless Appetizer Menu

For those of you into their all-you-can-eat appetizer $10 Endless Appetizers promo, you'll be happy to know that TGI Fridays has added two new appetizers to the available selection: Sriracha Chicken Potato Skins and Spicy Chicken Tostadas. They've also added Ahi Tuna Crisps to the promotion.

Sep 24, 2014

Review: Popeyes - Beer Can Chicken

Popeyes' new Beer Can Chicken features a white meat chicken breast that's partially cut into tenders and marinated in a blend of "traditional beer can chicken seasonings" including butter, garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, and cayenne before being battered, breaded, and deep-fried.

It cost me $3.99 to get the chicken, a side of mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy, a biscuit, and new Creamy Cayenne dipping sauce.

Around the World - Japanese Burger Chain Offers Spaghetti Burger

Over in Japan, popular burger chain Lotteria offers up the new Neapolitan Burger, which is basically a burger topped with spaghetti.

The Neapolitan Burger was created as part of a collaboration between the chain and a local chef, Tatsuya Kawagoe.