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Mar 9, 2015

Red Bull Debuts New Orange and Wild Cherry Flavors

Red Bull adds new zero-calorie Orange and Wild Cherry flavors to their Editions line of energy drinks. Additionally, 2014's tropical fruit-flavored Summer Edition joins the range as a permanent flavor and is now the Yellow Edition.

Pizza Hut Offers Stuffed Crust Pizza at Original Price

As a celebration of the 20th birthday of the Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pizza Hut is offering large, 1-topping Stuffed Crust Pizzas at their original price of $9.99 for a limited time at participating locations.

Mar 8, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Taco Sauce-Seasoned Tortilla Chips

Taco Bell's Taco Sauce-Seasoned Chips are being tested at a few locations here in Southern California and feature packaged tortilla chips in three flavors mirroring the brand's taco sauces: Mild, Hot, and Fire (sorry, no Salsa Verde).

I picked these up for $1.49 per 2-oz bag, which is a little pricey but I guess comparable to similar sizes at a convenience store.

Ice Cream-Flavored Coffees Back at Dunkin' Donuts Along with New Rocky Road

Ice cream-flavored coffees and lattes inspired by Baskin-Robbins ice cream are back at Dunkin' Donuts. Two flavors, Cookie Dough and Butter Pecan, make their return along with new Rocky Road.

Rocky Road features the tastes of chocolate, marshmallow, and almond.

New Hot and Sweet Flavors of Popchips Coming Summer 2015

Popchips plans to introduce two new flavors this summer: Crazy Hot Potato and Cinnamon Twist Sweet Potato. 

Crazy Hot Potato is billed as the brand's "spiciest product to-date" and is described as "hot as a habanero pepper" but balanced with a "cheesy note."

Mar 7, 2015

Review: Spearmint Mix Tic Tacs

Spearmint Mix Tic Tacs feature a blend of two different spearmint-flavored, capsule-shaped mints.

A 1-oz container costs $1.39 but I received this one courtesy of Ferrero (the makers of Tic Tac and also Nutella).

Starbucks Debuts Monday Deals for Loyalty Card Members

As an added perk for their My Starbucks Rewards loyalty program members, Starbucks is offering a different member-exclusive deal on each Monday this month, from 2 to 5 PM. They're calling it "Happy Mondays."

Here's what discounts/deals are being offered:

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.