Review: Church's Chicken - Jalapeno Cheese Bombers

Church's Chicken's Jalapeno Cheese Bombers feature breaded and deep-fried cheddar cheese with bits of jalapeno.

An order of five is normally $1.89 but I got these as part of a combo.

McDonald's to Ax 8 Menu Items; Let's Guess Which Ones

At a recent investor meeting, McDonald's announced that they will be slimming down their menu by 8 items heading into 2015 but didn't choose to mention which so I thought it'd be fun to try and figure out which items would get the boot.

Let's start with the items that are pretty much untouchable. These are pretty much the signature items at McDonald's and as much a part of the brand as the golden arches:

Pork Carnitas Back at El Pollo Loco in New Sopes

Pork carnitas makes its way back to the El Pollo Loco menu in a number of dishes including wet burritos, tostada salad, tortas, soft tacos, and new sopes.

Pork carnitas is something El Pollo Loco brings back now and again, but typically introducing at least one new menu item each time.

Review: Pizza Hut's "Get Curried Away" Crust

Pizza Hut's Curry Crust (they call it "Get Curried Away") is a new crust flavor option on the menu and features "a blend of traditional curry spices that includes coriander, cardamom and fenugreek." It's only available for a limited time and I was told Pizza Hut was reserving the slot for rotating in other crust flavors.

I got a large pizza with extra chicken (counts as two toppings), the new premium crushed tomato sauce, and curry crust for $7.99.

Taco Bell Testing New Steak-Filled Crunchwraps

Taco Bell is testing new steak-filled versions of their signature Crunchwrap Supreme and are calling them "Boss Wraps."

McDonald's Intros Salmon Burger in Taiwan

McDonald's newest sandwich in Taiwan is a breaded salmon burger as well as a salmon and beef "surf and turf" burger.

The breaded salmon filet is accompanied by a dill sauce as well as onions and lettuce (plus carrots and cabbage on the surf and turf version).

Sonic Brings Back $3.99 Footlong Hot Dogs and Tots Deal

Sonic has brought back the $3.99 Footlong Hot Dog and Tots deal for a limited time at participating locations.

Under the deal, you can choose one of five Footlong Hot Dog flavors including: new Cheesy Bacon, Chili Cheese Coney, Chicago, All American, and New York.

Review: Chick-fil-A - Grilled Nuggets

Chick-fil-A’s new Grilled Nuggets feature boneless chicken breast meat marinated with a special blend of seasonings and then grilled.

I purchased an 8 count for $3.79.

Carl's Jr. Introduces New Grass-Fed, Free-Range Beef Patty

Starting December 17, 2014, Carl's Jr. will offer a new grass-fed, free-range beef patty in the new All-Natural Burger. In addition to being made with grass-fed and free-range beef, the new patty also contains no added hormones, antibiotics, or steroids.

Review: Carl's Jr.-Green Burrito - Crisp Burritos

Carl's Jr.-Green Burrito's Crisp Burritos feature seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapenos rolled up in a flour tortilla and "crisped" to a golden brown.

It cost me $3.49 for an order of two.

Domino's Trying Peanut Stuffed Crust Pizza in Taiwan

Over in Taiwan, Domino's is offering a stuffed crust pizza filled with a "traditional Taiwanese peanut sauce" as well as the typical melted mozzarella.

Sonic Offers 24 Boneless Wing Meal for $14.99 on 12/11/14

Sonic is offering what they're calling the "Flavor Feast Deal" on Thursday, December 11, 2014 only.

The deal includes 24 Boneless Wings, family size tots or fries, and four medium drinks for a discounted $14.99.