Ben and Jerry's Introduces New Cookie Core Ice Creams

Last year Ben & Jerry's introduced new Core Ice Creams with a topping/sauce that formed the "core" of each pint. This year, they take it to the next level with new Cookie Cores, which, like the name suggests, features a core of crunchy cookie butter that runs through the middle of each pint from top to bottom.

Panera Debuts New Asian-Inspired Broth Bowls

Panera Bread's latest menu addition, Broth Bowls, looks to fend off the cold with an Asian-inspired warm "umami soy-miso broth" paired with either soba noodles or lentils and quinoa.

There are four varieties of Panera Bread's Broth Bowls. They are:

Del Taco's Turkey Now Made with Jennie-O Turkey

Del Taco's seasoned ground turkey is now made with Jennie-O brand turkey and has been slightly tweaked.

I reached out to Del Taco for comment and was told the new turkey is made with a "new proprietary turkey recipe developed with category expert Jennie-O [that] features chunkier ground turkey, along with a slightly-adjusted seasoning for the ultimate flavor combination." Basically, they looked to improve the texture and flavor.

Review: Sonic - Lil' Chickies

Sonic's Lil' Chickies feature mini white-meat crispy chicken patties in a mini 4" hot dog bun. They come in three varieties: Classic, BBQ, and Buffalo.

I got one of each courtesy of Sonic. They're normally $1.49 a piece.

Burger King Brings Back $1.49 10-Piece Chicken Nuggets Deal

Looking to kickstart the New Year, Burger King brings back their popular 10-piece Chicken Nuggets for $1.49 deal for a limited time only.

Free Burrito with Any Sofritas Purchase at Chipotle on 1/26/15

Chipotle really wants you to try their organic tofu Sofritas. So much so that if you order Sofritas on Monday, January 26th, you can bring your receipt back and get your choice of a free burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos.

Denny's Introduces New "Skillets Across America" Menu

Denny's starts the New Year with the limited time "Skillets Across America" menu featuring four new skillets, each showcasing a number of regional American flavors.

The four new skillet dishes are:

Review: Del Taco - Hash Brown Sticks

Del Taco's Hash Brown Sticks are your typical fast food deep-fried diced potatoes, except in rectangular stick form.

An order of five goes for $1.09.

El Pollo Loco Offers Four New Under 500 Calories Menu Items for 2015

El Pollo Loco introduces four new "Under 500 Calories" menu items to kick off 2015. They are the Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad, Chicken & Shrimp Grilled Tostada, Double Chicken Wet Burrito, and Skinny Chicken Enchilada.

Skinny Cow Unveils New Iced Coffee Drinks and More

Nestle's calorie-conscious Skinny Cow brand is probably best known for candy and ice cream, but looks to branch into drinks with three new Creamy Iced Coffee Drinks this year. Additionally, the brand will also be introducing two new Blissful Truffle Candy Bars, three new Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bars, and one new Ice Cream Candy Bar flavor.

Review: Starbucks - Flat White

Starbucks' Flat White features a double ristretto (short) shot of espresso with finely foamed milk.

It cost me $3.75 for a Tall.

Belvita Biscuits Now in New Bite Size

Kraft's Belvita Breakfast Biscuits are now available in new mini Belvita Bites for a portable, poppable breakfast option.

The new bites are available in two flavors: Chocolate and Mixed Berry.