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Dec 4, 2014

Krispy Kreme Buy One Dozen Donuts, Get One Free on 12/12/14

Krispy Kreme is offering a deal on December 12, 2014 where you can score a free dozen of their Original Glazed donuts when you buy a dozen Original Glazed donuts.

They're calling it "The Day of the Dozens" because of the consecutive 12s in the date, and the deal is good at participating Krispy Kreme locations.

Dunkin' Donuts Debuts New Holiday Wreath Donut

Dunkin' Donuts introduces the new Holiday Wreath Donut as we head into December. The festive yeast ring donut comes topped with green icing and a red icing drizzle to mimic the design of a holiday wreath.

Jack in the Box Adds New Peppermint Oreo Shake

Jack in the Box's new Peppermint Oreo Shake is here for the holiday season and features peppermint syrup and Oreo cookies blended with vanilla ice cream.

It's available while supplies last at a suggested price of $2.79 for a regular 16-oz shake and $3.29 for a large 24-oz shake.

Dec 3, 2014

Review: Starbucks - Pumpkin Bread

Starbucks' Pumpkin Bread is a lightly spiced bread made with pumpkin topped with crushed pumpkin seeds. Unlike other pumpkin baked goods, it's available all year round.

I bought a slice for $2.45.

Baskin-Robbins' December 2014 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins celebrates the month of December with York Peppermint Pattie ice cream as the flavor of the month. It features mint-flavored ice cream swirled with a dark chocolate mint-flavored ribbon.

Review: Pizza Hut - Old Fashioned Meat Brawl Pizza

Pizza Hut’s Old Fashioned Meat Brawl pizza features classic marinara sauce, meatballs, fresh red onions and diced Roma tomatoes, flavored up with their “Hut Favorite” seasoning on the crust edge.

I purchased a large online for $11 but the regular retail price is $15.49.

Burger King Brings Back Yumbo Ham & Cheese Sandwich

After 40 years, Burger King brings back the Yumbo Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich. Available for a limited time, the Yumbo features slices of thin-sliced black forest ham, melted American cheese, lettuce, and mayo on the same sesame seed hoagie bun as the Original Chicken Sandwich.

McDonald's Adds Clementine Option to Happy Meals

McDonald's adds whole Cuties California Clementines as a seasonal side option to their Happy Meals. The kid-sized, easy-to-peel citrus fruit are offers along with apples and Strawberry Go-Gurt as possible Happy Meal side choices.

Dec 2, 2014

Review: Papa John's - Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Papa John's new Philly Cheesesteak Pizza is a hand-tossed pizza with creamy garlic sauce, topped with steak, onions, and green peppers, then covered with mozzarella and provolone cheese.

The pizza is being offered at $12 for a large, but I picked up one for $8.50 with a local discount given on days that the Lakers are playing.

Taco Bell Testing Several Fried Chicken Strips Menu Items

Along with the Biscuit Taco, Taco Bell is testing a number of menu items featuring fried chicken strips breaded with tortilla chips. The test items include the new Chickstar, which is similar to a Crunchwrap Supreme but with chicken, as well as new GoStrips wraps.

Panera Bread's 2014 Holiday Menu

Panera Bread has a number of new and returning items for their seasonal 2014 Holiday Menu.

From the return of the Steak & White Cheddar Panini to the new Mitten Cookie, here's what's being featured at Panera Bread for the holidays:

Dairy Queen's December 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen brings back the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard for December 2014's Blizzard of the Month. Available throughout the month of December, the flavor features crushed peppermint candy cane pieces and choco chunks mixed into vanilla soft serve.