Review: Hostess - eXtreme Cream Twinkies

Hostess' eXtreme Cream Twinkies are so-named as a promotion tie-in with the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past movie. They come in two summertime flavors: Blue Raspberry and Strawberry.

A 13.58-oz box of 10 individually-wrapped snack cakes retails for $3.99 but I received these courtesy of Hostess.

News: New Salted Caramel and Cocoa Planters Peanuts

Planters peanuts now come in four new flavors including Salted Caramel and Cocoa, which are a far cry from the Salted and Dry Roasted peanuts they're known for.

Rounding out the selection are the slightly more traditional spicy Chipotle and Smoked.

News: Haagen-Dazs - New 2014 Limited Edition Flavors

Haagen-Dazs is offering two "new" Limited Edition ice cream flavors and one new Limited Edition ice cream bar for 2014. 

The two "new" ice cream flavors are more like "newly limited-edition" flavors. They're Banana Split and Midnight Cookies & Cream.

Around the World: Burger King Malaysia - New Godzilla Burgers

As a promotional tie-in with the upcoming Godzilla movie, Burger King Malaysia recently introduced new, limited-time Raksasa Burgers.

Raksasa means "giant" or "monster" in colloquial usage in Malaysia.

Frozen Friday: Haagen-Dazs - Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs' Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream features chocolate ice cream with a peanut butter swirl.

I bought a 14-oz carton for $2.99 on sale.

News: Haagen-Dazs - Free Cone Day on May 13, 2014

Haagen-Dazs is celebrating their annual Free Cone Day on this upcoming Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 4 to 8 pm.

News: Jack in the Box Reminds Us That They Serve Breakfast All Day

In a clever way to remind us that they serve breakfast all day, Jack in the Box has come up with an online Magic 8-Ball of sorts. Except it only answers one question: "Can I Still Get Breakfast?"

News: Panda Express - New Shiitake Kale Chicken Breast and Orange Chicken with Bacon

Panda Express debuts both healthy and indulgent options with the introduction of two new, limited-time dishes: Shiitake Kale Chicken Breast and Orange Chicken with Bacon.

Review: Starbucks - Iced Oprah Chai Tea Latte

Starbucks' new Iced Oprah Chai Tea Latte (so-named because it was developed in partnership with Oprah Winfrey) features a brewed blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, loose-leaf black tea, and rooibos, served over milk and ice and sweetened with sugar.

I paid $4.25 for a 16-oz Grande (30 cents more than their regular Chai, but 25 cents goes to charity).

News: Papa John's - Half-Off Large Pizzas Ordered Online Through May 11

With the NFL Draft starting today, Papa John's is running a promotion where you can get a large pizza with any toppings for half off the regular menu price if you order online through Sunday, May 11, 2014.

News: 7-Eleven Adds New Kolaches in Texas

In another edition of "Where's mine?!" 7-Eleven now offers Kolaches, but only in Texas. Technically klobasniky, 7-Eleven's Kolaches come in two varieties: Pork and Beef Sausage, and Pork and Beef Sausage with Jalapeno and Cheddar.

News: Corner Bakery - New Superfood Salads and Real-Fruit Smoothies

Corner Bakery Cafe aims for nutrition with the arrival of new real-fruit smoothies and superfood salads.

There are two new salads, the Quinoa & Pico Salad and the Toasted Sesame Kale Salad. Quinoa is known for being a complete protein as well as a good source of calcium, iron, and fiber (it tastes a little grassy to me though), while kale is a good source of beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium.

Review: Burger King - BBQ Bacon Whopper

Burger King's new BBQ Bacon Whopper features a quarter-pound, flame-grilled beef patty, thick-cut bacon, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, ketchup, and barbecue sauce on a toasted sesame bun. Along with the new Honey BBQ Chicken Strips, it seems a scaled back nod to last year's barbecue-themed summer menu.

I picked one up for $4.69.

News: Hostess- New eXtreme Creme Twinkies

As a promotional tie-in to the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past, Hostess has come up with new eXtreme Creme Twinkies in two limited-time flavors: Blue Raspberry and Strawberry Blast.

Each flavor features their respective flavored creme fillings inside of a golden sponge cake.

News: McDonald's Testing Fries That You Season Yourself

McDonald's is testing seasoning for their French Fries that you sprinkle on yourself out in the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto CA area (as well as St. Louis, MO).

They're calling them "Shakin' Flavor Fries" and the seasonings are available for free with a large order of fries or with a small surcharge for smaller sizes. The available flavors are Ranch, Buffalo, and Garlic Parmesan.

News: Starbucks - Buy One, Get One Free Oprah Chai Lattes on Mother's Day

In celebration of Mother's Day, Starbucks will be offering a buy one, get one free deal on the new Oprah Chai Tea Latte on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

The deal is good at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada as well as at Teavana Fine Tea + Tea Bars (which currently only has locations in New York, Seattle, and Chicago), while supplies last.

Review: Sonic - Blue Raspberry Nerds Slush

Sonic's Blue Raspberry Nerds Slush is new leading up to summer and features ice slush mixed with blue raspberry-flavored syrup with a combination of Nerds and rainbow candies thrown in. I also tried the Lemonberry and Super Peach Ring (like the candy) Slushes.

A 20-ounce medium was $1.10 during their half-price Happy Hour but I got these courtesy of Sonic.

News: Long John Silver's - Chicken Family Pack for $10

Perhaps banking on people being tired of all that seafood after Lent, Long John Silver's is offering a Chicken Family Pack for $10.

The limited-time deal features 8 pieces of battered and fried white meat chicken, a family-size side of choice, and 8 hush puppies for $10.

News: Mother's Day Donuts

In honor of Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday, Krispy Kreme is offering flower-shaped Springtime Flower Donuts through May 11, 2014 at participating Krispy Kreme locations in the US and Canada.

The yeast donuts feature a five-petal flower shape dipped in yellow icing and decorated with a chocolate outline.

News: McAlister's Deli - Pecanberry Salad is Back

The seasonal Pecanberry Salad is back at McAlister's Deli. The summery salad features strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, and grilled chicken on a bed of mixed greens with Fat Free Raspberry-Pecan Vinaigrette Dressing.

The Pecanberry Salad is available through September 30, 2014.