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Mar 7, 2015

Michael Angelo's Rolls Out New "Made with Organic" Frozen Meals

Michael Angelo's launches a new line of "Made with Organic" frozen meals with each meal containing more than 70 percent organic ingredients (which is why it's "Made with Organic" rather than just plain "Organic").

Mar 6, 2015

Frozen Friday: Haagen-Dazs - Limoncello Gelato

Haagen-Dazs' Limoncello Gelato features lemon gelato blended with vodka.

A 14-oz carton was $3 on sale.

Applebee's Adds Portion Flexibility to Appetizers

Applebee's new Bar Snacks, Shareables, and Pub Plates menu looks to provide a selection of appetizers in different sizes so that there are some fit for snacking, sharing, or as a meal unto itself.

The menu includes the introduction of nine new appetizers as well as a "Build Your Sampler" option, where you can mix and match any of the appetizers below.

At the value end of the spectrum, Bar Snacks start at under $5.

Here's the full line for the new appetizer menu:

Review: Schlotzsky's BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza

Schlotzsky’s BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza features grilled chicken breast, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, BBQ sauce, red onion, and jalapeno on a seasoned sourdough crust.

A 10 inch pizza is $7.49 but I purchased one with a gift card courtesy of Schlotzsky’s.

Corner Bakery Introduces new Cuban Press Panini and Sriracha Black Bean Soup

Corner Bakery Cafe introduces the new, limited-time Cuban Press Panini as well as new Sriracha Black Bean Soup.

The new Cuban Press Panini features fire-roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickles, and yellow mustard grill-pressed inside of a ficelle.

Mar 5, 2015

Review: Jack in the Box - Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack

Jack in the Box's Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack features a seasoned quarter-pound beef patty topped with melted herb butter, hickory-smoked bacon, a slice of Swiss cheese, and creamy bacon mayo on a new, toasted "signature" bun.

It goes for $4.89 in my area but I received this one courtesy of Jack in the Box.

Domino's Offers Cajun Shrimp in Louisiana for Lent

You can find Cajun Shrimp on the menu at Domino's as a regional offering in Louisiana around Lent. One of your fellow BrandEaters was kind enough to snap a photo of a flyer promoting the shrimp offer.

Basically you can add Cajun shrimp to any medium, large, or extra-large pizza for an extra $2. There's also a large Cajun Shrimp Feast Pizza for $11.99.

Cajun Shrimp is offered at participating Domino's locations through April 5, 2015.

As far as I can tell, they offer this every year. The earliest mention I can find of it online is from 2013 though.

Baskin-Robbins' March 2015 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' Flavor of the Month for March 2015 seems to be inspired by the recent buzz around Sharknado 3 as they're calling it "Snacknado."

Rolled Tacos AKA Taquitos Return to Taco Bell

After a short hiatus, Rolled Chicken Tacos make a limited-time return to Taco Bell.

For those unfamiliar, they're basically taquitos and feature shredded white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried.

Mar 4, 2015

Review: Pieology - Cinnamon Sugar Strips

Pieology's Cinnamon Sugar Strips features the same round of dough that they use for their 11.5" pizzas, but topped with cinnamon, sugar, and icing rather than a savory sauce, toppings, and cheese.

It's enough dessert for a party of four but only costs $2.95.

Basketball Donuts Coming to Krispy Kreme on March 9, 2015

Basketball Donuts are coming to participating Krispy Kreme locations starting Monday, March 9, 2015.

The seasonal donuts coincide with the NCAA Basketball Tournament (AKA "March Madness"), which kicks off in the middle of the month.

Mint Oreo Shake Returns to Smashburger

The Limited Edition Mint Oreo Shake makes its return to Smashburger as St. Patrick's Day approaches.

The hand-spun shake is made with vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and (green) mint syrup.