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Apr 15, 2013

Review: KFC - Boneless Chicken

White meat - left, dark meat- right
KFC's Boneless Chicken is a skinless, boneless take on their bone-in Original Recipe fried chicken. According to their research, a majority of people like boneless chicken and this is their effort to appeal to those folks, notwithstanding the fact that they offer chicken strips and have offered a Boneless Filet in the past.

Boneless Chicken carries a 25-cent-per-piece upcharge over KFC's regular bone-in chicken and can be had in white or dark meat. KFC is also currently promoting a two-piece Boneless Chicken combo (with a side, biscuit, and drink) for $4.99.

News: New Magnum Gold?! Ice Cream Bars

While they've been offered abroad for some time now, Magnum Gold (stylized "Gold?!") ice cream bars are now available here in the US.

Each Magnum Gold bar features vanilla bean ice cream swirled with sea salt caramel and dipped in a Belgian milk chocolate and finished with a golden shell.

News: Sonic - Cinnasnacks Return

Last seen in 2008, Cinnasnacks are back at Sonic for a limited-time. The bite-sized pastries promise the "gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll in a warm bite-sized snack" and were first introduced when Sonic expanded their coffee drink line-up.

Apr 14, 2013

Local Review: Al's French Frys - Cheeseburger and Fries

Al's French Frys in Burlington, VT has been around since the late 1940s and sports the decor of a classic diner, while slinging good old burgers and fries.

I went for an order of fries ("frys") and a cheeseburger with mustard, relish, and onions (bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chili are extra). The cheeseburger was $1.75 and a cup of fries was $1.60, which is pretty nice.

Around the World: What a Breakfast McWrap Looks Like

While the McWrap is new here in the US, McDonald's has already moved onto a Breakfast McWrap out in Poland.

Here's what it looks like:

Around the World: KFC China - Double-Pepper, Double-Chicken Sandwich

It seems they really like to double it up over in China, at least if the KFC Double-Pepper, Double-Chicken Sandwich is any indication.

The latest sandwich at KFC China features two crispy-fried chicken filets splashed with not one but two different chili sauces; one red, one green, and both looking legitimately spicy. Along for the ride is some leaf lettuce and a sesame bun.

Tips: How to Get Fresh Fast-Food Fries Every Time

If you're like me, you're always disappointed when you go to a fast-food restaurant and get lukewarm or soggy fries. But there is a way to get fast-food French fries fresh from the fryer every time.

Here's how:
Apr 13, 2013

Review: Nabisco - Mallomars

Nabisco's Mallomars are round graham crackers topped with a marshmallow and covered in dark chocolate. They've been around since 1913 and are not distributed by Nabisco during the summer months (that doesn't mean you can't find them; it just means they don't ship them out).

I usually don't see them on sale and they tend to cost about $5 for an 8-ounce box, but I found this particular box at Big Lots for $2.50 (score!).

News: Chili's Adds Pizza to the Menu

Chili's gets into the pizza making business with the new addition of four pizzas to their menu.

The 9-inch pizzas are made to order can come in the following varieties: Five Cheese, Pepperoni, Southwestern Chicken, and Taco.

Apr 12, 2013

Frozen Friday: El Monterey - Chicken & Cheese Flour Taquitos

El Monterey's Chicken & Cheese Flour Taquitos feature chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and Mexican spices rolled inside an oven-baked flour tortilla.

They come in a 24-ounce pack of 16 taquitos for around $4.99.

News: Jack in the Box - Chipotle Chicken Club Returns

The Chipotle Chicken Club is back at Jack in the Box for a limited time and with it, the Chipotle Chicken Club Combo for $4.99.

The sandwich features a spicy crispy chicken filet, hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, on toasted sourdough rounds. The combo tacks on a small order of fries and a drink.

The sandwich and combo were also offered around this time last year.

News: Baskin-Robbins - April 2013 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' Flavor of the Month for April 2013 is Jamocha Heath, a combination of their signature coffee ice cream with crunchy pieces of Heath toffee candy.

As part of the feature, they're also offering a Jamocha Heath Cappuccino Blast and a Waffle Bowl Sundae.