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Jan 31, 2015

Dannon Comes Up with New Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt

Dannon looks to get more guys to eat yogurt with new Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt. They're marketing it as a good source of protein at 15 grams per 5.3-oz cup.

The "Triple Zero" is for "zero added sugar, zero artificial sweeteners, and zero fat." Basically, zero added sugar and zero artificial sweeteners means that they're using Stevia, a natural zero-calorie sweetener, instead.

Jan 30, 2015

Frozen Friday: Marie Callender's - Country Fried Chicken Breast Tenders

Marie Callender's Country Fried Chicken Breast Tenders frozen meal features breaded, tender-shaped white meat chicken patties with macaroni and cheese topped with breadcrumbs.

A 12.3-oz box was $1.88 on sale.

Starbucks Gives Hometown Seattle Seahawks Their Own Frappuccino

As a bit of support for the home team leading up to this Sunday's Super Bowl, Starbucks is offering the Seahawks Frappuccino at participating Starbucks locations in Washington and Oregon.

Dunkin' Donuts' 2015 Heart-Shaped Valentine Donuts

Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter heart-shaped donuts return to Dunkin' Donuts as Valentine's Day approaches. Additionally, Dunkin' introduces new White Chocolate Raspberry Coffee and Lattes.

The Brownie Batter Donut consists of a heart-shaped donut filled with chocolaty brownie batter-flavored buttercreme, topped with chocolate icing and heart sprinkles.

Jan 29, 2015

Review: Pieology - Rustic Veggie Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust

Pieology's Rustic Veggie Pizza features the company’s new Whole Wheat Crust and is topped with olive oil, red sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, green peppers, roasted red peppers, red onion, corn, garlic and fresh basil. I also added meatballs on mine because I felt like it.

It cost $7.95 for the pizza.

Taco Bell's New Quesalupa Comes Stuffed with Melted Cheese

Taco Bell's new Quesalupa was teased earlier this year at an investor's meeting and was sampled recently by Conan on his show, but there haven't yet been too many concrete details beyond it being some sort of cheesy version of the brand's signature Chalupa... until now.

Papa John's Offers Free Large Pizza with Any Order of $15 or More for Super Bowl

Starting now through the Sunday, February 1, 2015, Papa John's is offering a free large pizza with up to three topping on a future order when you place an order totaling $15 or more and use the promo code "SUPERBOWL".

New Buttery Jack Launches at Jack in the Box

There's a new premium burger at Jack in the Box starting today and it's called the new Buttery Jack. Available in Classic and Bacon & Swiss variants, the key feature of the burger is garlic herb butter that is melted onto the patty.

Church's Chicken Offers $10 Big Game Box Deal

Leading up this the Super Bowl this weekend, Church's Chicken offers the $10 Big Game Box through Sunday, February 1, 2015 (AKA Super Bowl Sunday).

Jan 28, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Cinnabon Delights Coffee

Taco Bell's new Cinnabon Delights Coffee features a Cinnabon Delights-flavored creamer added to their regular Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee (iced or hot).

It's $1.79 for a 20-oz iced coffee, but I received this courtesy of Taco Bell.

Jack in the Box Adds Hershey's Chocolate Creme Pie

Jack in the Box adds the Hershey's Chocolate Creme Pie to their menu for a limited time.

The pie features Hershey's chocolate creme filling with whipped topping, Hershey's chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle in a chocolate crumb crust.

Triple Steak Stack Returns at Taco Bell Tomorrow

The Triple Steak Stack returns to Taco Bell for a limited time starting tomorrow, January 29, 2015.

Last seen in 2013, the Triple Steak Stack features a triple portion of steak with a three-cheese blended folded in a warm, nine-inch, Mexican-inspired flatbread.

Half-Price Footlong Hot Dogs at Sonic on Groundhog Day

Sonic will be celebrating Groundhog Day, Monday, February 2, 2015, by offering their Footlong Hot Dog for half-price at participating restaurants, while supplies last.

The Footlong Hot Dogs normally cost about $4 (may vary), so you can basically get them for the same price as Sonic's regular hot dogs.

Jan 27, 2015

Review: Del Taco - Salsa Verde Nachos

Del Taco's Salsa Verde Nachos feature tortilla chips topped with slow-cooked beans, warm nacho cheese, tangy salsa verde (AKA "green sauce"), and sliced pickled jalapenos.

It cost me $1 for an order.

Seafood Mardi Gras Returns to Popeyes

Seafood Mardi Gras menu makes its annual return to Popeyes and brings back the Butterfly Shrimp Tackle Box along with it.

The Butterfly Shrimp Tackle Box includes eight butterfly shrimp marinated in Popeyes' signature Louisiana seasonings, breaded, and fried, plus Cajun fries (or a side of choice), a biscuit, and dipping sauce for $4.99.

New Cinnabon Delights Coffee at Taco Bell; Free Cinnabon Delights When You Buy a Cup

Taco Bell's new Cinnabon Delights Coffee is set to arrive this Thursday, January 29, 2015 but you can snag it early via their mobile ordering app right now. As an added bonus, you can get a free 4-pack of Cinnabon Delights with the purchase of any Cinnabon Delights Coffee during the next four weeks (you can also score a free Doritios Locos Tacos until the end of the month, while you're at it).

How McDonald's Fries are Made Plus What's in Them and Why

McDonald's recently put out a video where former Mythbuster co-host Grant Imahara gets a look at how McDonald's fries are made, complete from farm to processing plant to each restaurant (but they show it in reverse i.e. starting with the restaurant and ending up at the farm).

In case you've always wanted a behind-the-scenes look, here's how it goes:

Jan 26, 2015

Review: Jack in the Box - Ultimate Cheeseburger

Jack in the Box's Ultimate Cheeseburger features two beef patties, slices of both American and Swiss-style cheeses, mayo-onion sauce, mustard, and ketchup on a sesame seed bun

I got one for $4.79.

New Mountain Dew Kickstart Flavors Made with Coconut Water

Mountain Dew decides to spruce up their Mtn Dew Kickstart morning (and night) soda with two new coconut-water-laced flavors.

The two new flavors are Pineapple Orange Mango and Strawberry Kiwi. Both offer the taste of Mountain Dew with fruit juice, coconut water, and caffeine, while containing 60 calories per 12-oz can.

Krispy Kreme's 2015 Valentine's Day Donuts Include New Luv Bug Donuts

Krispy Kreme introduces New Luv Bug Valentine Donuts and brings back Hugs, Kisses, and Hearts Donuts as Valentine's Day approaches.

The new Luv Bug Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with Kreme decorated with red and chocolate icing plus a sugar piece lady bug face.