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Nov 25, 2014

Carvel's 2014 Holiday Flavor is Andes Peppermint

Carvel teams up with Andes Mints this holiday to come up with a line up of peppermint flavored soft serve and ice cream treats.

Here's what they're offering:

- Peppermint Soft Serve

- Peppermint Ice Cream - mixed with chunks of Andes Peppermint Crunch.

Nov 24, 2014

Review: Taco Bell - Rolled Chicken Tacos

Taco Bell's new Rolled Chicken Tacos feature shredded, seasoned white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried.

An order of four costs $3.99 and included two sauces for dipping (sauce choices include new Spicy Ranch, salsa, guacamole, nacho cheese, and sour cream). I went with Spicy Ranch and guacamole. You can also get an order of two with one sauce for $1.99 (which is a penny cheaper than buying four).

Papa John's Tosses New Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Papa John's follows up the Fritos Chili Pizza with another pizza inspired by an iconic American dish: the new Philly Cheesesteak Pizza.

The new pizza comes topped with a creamy garlic sauce, thin-sliced steak, sliced onions, green peppers, plus mozzarealla and provolone cheese. It's being offered at $12 for a large.

Half-Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic on November 25, 2014

As a bit of a pre-Thanksgiving celebration before you start cooking up a storm (or watching someone else cook up a storm... or watching sports while someone else cooks up a storm, etc.), Sonic is offering a 50% discount on their Cheeseburgers all day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

Nov 23, 2014

Review: Dark Chocolate-Dipped Wavy Lay's Chips

Dark Chocolate Dipped Wavy Lay's Chips are exclusive to Target for the holiday season and feature Wavy Lay's potato chips dipped in dark chocolate and lightly salted.

A 5-ounce bag cost me $3.99.

Burger King Offers New Berry Burger in Japan

As part of a Christmas promotion, or rather "Berry Kristmush" promotion, Burger King is offering two holiday-themed burgers over in Japan: the Mush 'N Cheese and the Premium Berry.

Krispy Kreme Launches New Danishes in Supermarkets

Krispy Kreme launches a line of new turnover-style Danishes at participating U.S. grocery stores and mass merchants.

Available in two flavors, Apple and Raspberry, the new, individually-wrapped desserts feature fruit filling (apples and raspberries, respectively) inside a sweet crust, drizzled with white icing.

Nov 22, 2014

Review: Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Pringles

Like the name sounds, Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Pringles are the tortilla chip version of Pringles dusted with cinnamon and sugar. They're a limited-time flavor for this winter.

A 6.52-oz canister was $1.50.

Here's Starbucks' 2014 Holiday Food Menu

Starbucks' 2014 Holiday Food Menu returns a number of seasonal regulars and adds the new Holiday Turkey & Stuffing Panini.

The new sandwich features roasted turkey, an herbed cranberry stuffing, and turkey gravy on toasted focaccia bread. It goes for $6.25 (may vary).

Clif Bars Available in Three Holiday Flavors for 2014

Clif Bar returns three seasonal holiday flavors for 2014: Iced Gingerbread, Pecan Pie, and Spiced Pumpkin Pie.

The 2.4-ounce energy bars are meant to mimic their respective holiday dessert and carry a suggested retail price of $1.39 each. They're available nationwide, while supplies last.

Nov 21, 2014

Frozen Friday: Chili's - Island Chicken & Rice

Chili's Island Chicken & Rice frozen meal features roasted white meat chicken in a jerk sauce with rice mixed with pineapples, Southwest-style vegetables, and black beans.

A 10-ounce box was $2 on sale.

Starbucks Australia Gets the Christmas Cookie Latte

New this year in Australia, Starbucks introduces the new Christmas Cookie Latte. If you're like me, you're probably picturing a latte flavored with sugar cookies and frosting, but it's actually made with a shortbread cookie sauce.