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Feb 9, 2015

Review: KFC - Popcorn Nuggets

KFC's Popcorn Nuggets feature bite-sized white meat chicken nuggets with a seasoned, extra crispy breading.

I got a large order as part of a $5 Fill Up meal (with a side, biscuit, cookie, and drink); you can also buy a large order a la carte for $3.99.

Pizza Hut Offers Heart-Shaped Pizza This Year for Valentine's Day

Pizza Hut is offering a Valentine's Day deal through February 14, 2015 where you can get a 1-topping Heart-Shaped pizza and a Hershey's Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie for $13.99.

Outback Offers Weeklong Valentine's Meal for Two

From now through Sunday, February 15, 2015, Outback Steakhouse is offering a special Valentine's Meal for Two.

Outback's Valentine's Meal for Two starts at $32 and includes:

- A Bloomin' Onion
- Two Sides
- Two Side Salads
- Two 6-oz Special Sirloins
- Classic Cheesecake

Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits are Back at Bojangles for Valentine's Day

Bojangles' Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits are back for Valentine's Day.

The seasonal items takes the chain's signature, made-from-scratch, iced blueberry biscuits and gives them a heart shape for the romantic holiday.

Feb 8, 2015

Review: Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

Red Velvet Oreos feature a cream-cheese-flavored creme sandwiched by red velvet Oreo chocolate wafers.

I picked up a 10.7-oz package for $2.99.

Taco Bell is Testing a Bacon Quesarito

Taco Bell is testing a new version of their infamous Quesarito with bacon called the Bacon Quesarito. The key feature is bits of bacon nestled in the cheese sauce layer between the two tortillas.

Wrapped inside the Quesarito is the same combination of meat (chicken, beef, or steak), Latin rice, chipotle sauce, and sour cream.

New Fire Double Down Offered in Korea

The people of South Korea must really love KFC Double Downs as they keep getting new versions of it. The latest is the new KFC Fire Double Maxx, which features two spicy fried chicken filets sandwiching spicy chili sauce, a slice of tomato, and a slice of cheese.

Feb 7, 2015

Review: Hostess - Red Velvet Cupcakes

Hostess Red Velvet Cupcakes are here for Valentine's Day and feature red velvet cupcakes with a creamy filling, frosted with cream cheese-flavored icing.

A 12.7-oz box of 8 individually-wrapped cupcakes cost me $2.99.

Cheez-It Takes Aim at Cheetos with New Cheez-It Crunch'd Cheese Puffs

Cheez-It looks to compete with Cheetos Cheese Puffs with new Cheez-It Crunch'd Cheese Puffs.

To differentiate the new snacks from Cheetos, Cheez-It Crunch'd are made with cheddar cheese baked into the puffs (Cheetos are corn puffs coated in a cheese seasoning) and aims to be a little less messy. They're also shaped roughly like puffed-up Cheez-It crackers, complete with a hole in the center.

Checkers / Rally's Two for $2 Crispy Fish & Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deal is Back

Checkers and Rally's have brought back their "Two for $2" Crispy Fish & Spicy Chicken Sandwich deal.

Under the promotion, you can get your choice of either two Crispy Fish Sandwiches, two Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, or one of each sandwich for $2.

New Special K Chewy Snack Bars and Brownies

Kellogg's Special K brand offers up some new 100-calorie or less snacks: Chewy Snack Bars and Brownies.

The new Special K Chewy Snack Bars are made with chewy rolled oats and rice crisps. There are four flavors in all: Berry Medley, Blueberry Bliss, Salted Caramel Chocolate and Salted Pretzel Chocolate. Each bar is good for 9 grams of whole grains and 100 calories.

Feb 6, 2015

Frozen Friday: Chili's - Chicken Bacon Ranch

Chili's Chicken Bacon Ranch frozen meal features strips of grilled white meat chicken with rice, broccoli, and bacon in a creamy ranch sauce.

A 10-oz box was $2 on sale.

Wendy's North Pacific Cod Sandwich Returns with a New Sauce

The North Pacific Cod sandwich makes its annual return to Wendy's and picked up a few tweaks along the way: namely, a new creamy dill tartar sauce and pickles.

Along with the new sauce and pickles, you'll find a hand-cut, panko-breaded filet of wild-caught North Pacific cod, lettuce, and a toasted bun. Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb that comes in flakes and results in an airier, crispier texture when fried.

New Cookie Butter Donuts at Krispy Kreme in the UK

Cookie butter fans might want to hurry across the pond to the UK where Krispy Kreme is offering new donuts filled with a Biscoff brand Cookie Butter-infused creme.

Cookie butter is a peanut butter-like spread made with finely ground Speculoos cookies (it tastes exactly like the cookie but with the texture of peanut butter).

Jones Soda Invades the Soda Fountain

Jones Soda expands their reach with the launch of the Jones Cane Sugar Soda fountain program. They've partnered with a number of foodservice and quick-serve chains across North America to offer their signature sodas from a spout.

The available selection ranges from traditional flavors like cane sugar cola and root beer to the company's signature flavors like Berry Lemonade and Orange & Cream.

Snyder's of Hanover Unveils New Raspberry Creme Sweet Pretzel Sandwiches

Latching onto a Valentine's Day theme, Snyder's of Hanover unveils new Raspberry Creme Sweet Pretzel Sandwiches for the upcoming holiday.

The snack sandwiches features a creamy, raspberry-flavored filling sandwiched by latticed pretzel rounds.

Feb 5, 2015

Re-Review: Taco Bell - Triple Steak Stack

I decided to re-review Taco Bell's Triple Steak Stack as it's lost some weight since I last tried it, and Taco Bell has reformulated their steak since as well. It features a triple portion of marinated steak and a three-cheese blended folded in a warm, nine-inch, Mexican-inspired flatbread.

It cost $4.99 for one. I added some onions hoping they'd add a little more variety than last time.

Cinnabon Adds Two New CinnaSweeties Donut Holes

Cinnabon adds two new frosted flavors to CinnaSweeties, their line of cinnamon-sugar covered, bite-sized donut treats. The flavors are Frosted CinnaSweeties with Oreo cookie pieces, and Frosted Cinnasweeties with sprinkles.

The addition of frosting is new to the CinnaSweeties line and you basically just choose whether they top the frosting with Oreo cookie pieces or rainbow sprinkles.

Starbucks Offers Coconut Milk Starting February 17, 2015

Starting February 17, 2015, Starbucks stores in the U.S. will offer coconut milk as an alternative to milk in their beverages.

Specifically, they'll be offering Starbucks Single Origin Sumatra Coconut Milk. It's certified vegan and made from coconuts grown in Sumatra, Indonesia.

7-Eleven Introduces New Go!Smart Bars

7-Eleven introduces two new "better-for-you" snack bars under the name 7-Select Go!Smart.

The new bars contains less than 200 calories each and come in two flavors: Cranberry Cashew and Pistachio & Mixed Berries.

The bars features fruit and nuts drizzled in a yogurt-flavored coating. Other featured ingredients include brown rice, flax seed, raisins, roasted peanuts, sunflower oil, and sea salt.