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Mar 2, 2015

Review: Krispy Kreme - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Java Chip Donuts

Krispy Kreme's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Java Chips Donuts are part of a limited-time Chocolate Chip-themed line.

They cost $1.19 each or $9.49 for an assorted dozen.

Dairy Queen's March 2015 Specials

Dairy Queen goes green in March with the new Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard as this month's Blizzard of the Month. They're also offering a free cone giveaway on March 16th.

The new, limited-time flavor features green mint-flavored syrup, graham pie crust, and choco chunks, blended into the chain's signature vanilla soft serve and finished with whipped topping.

Subway's March 2015 Specials

Subway continues with the Simple $6 Menu over the MIA Featured $5 Footlong going into March but also introduces the new Turkey Italiano Melt.

Mar 1, 2015

Review: Daelmans - Mini Stroopwafels AKA Caramel Bites

Daelmans' Mini Stroopwafels (literally "syrup waffles") or "Caramel Bites" feature bite-sized waffle sandwich cookies with a thin layer of caramel in the middle.

A 7.05-oz bag was $2.79 at Trader Joe's and one of the few non-store-brand items you'll find there. They're Dutch (Netherlands) in origin.

Free Pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

IHOP is once again giving away free pancakes for National Pancake Day. An annual tradition, the diner chain is offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at participating locations from 7 AM to 10 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (dine-in only).

Doritos Jacked Now in 3D

Frito-Lay gives the Doritos Jacked line the 3D treatment with new Doritos Jacked 3D. The new chips come in a three-dimensional shape meant to have an even more powerful crunch and even more bold flavor.

Ben & Jerry's New SNL Wayne'Swirled Ice Cream Only Available in Scoop Shops

Ben & Jerry's continues their SNL (Saturday Night Live) love with new Wayne'Swirled ice cream inspired by the Wayne's World skit featuring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth.

Feb 28, 2015

Review: Lunchables - Cinnamon Roll Dippers

Lunchables Cinnamon Roll Dippers feature three mini cinnamon rolls with a packet of frosting and some raisins.

I got a 3.15-oz box for $1 on sale.

Coors Offers New Naturally Gluten-Free Beer

Coors has come up with new Coors Peak certified gluten-free beer. They're calling it a "new, naturally gluten-free copper lager made with 100 percent all natural ingredients."

Edible Cookie Coffee Cup in the Works in the UK from KFC

KFC has come up with an edible coffee cup for possible deployment over in the UK. According to Metro, they're called "Scoff-ee Cups" and they're biscuit (cookie) cups with an inner lining of white chocolate and an outer wrapping of sugar paper made to look like a Seattle's Best Coffee cup.

Feb 27, 2015

Frozen Friday: Jimmy Dean - Golden Roasted Chicken

Jimmy Dean's Golden Roasted Chicken frozen meal features grilled strips of chicken with potatoes, peppers, and onions, in a creamy herb sauce.

I bought a 9-oz box for $1.49 on sale.

Preview: Taco Bell's Cap'n Crunch Delights Test

Taco Bell just started testing Cap'n Crunch Delights as a possible future menu item and I got to sample them early on a recent visit to Taco Bell headquarters. They're basically a Cap'n Crunch version of the currently offered Cinnabon Delights.

2015 Lenten Fish and Seafood Fastfood Round Up

It's Lenten season again. Here's 2015's list of the mostly fish and some seafood items you'll find at some of the biggest fast food chains for Lent:

Feb 26, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Sriracha Quesarito

Taco Bell's Sriracha Quesarito features a grilled flour quesadilla filled with nacho cheese sauce and Taco Bell's own version of Sriracha sauce, wrapped around a filling of seasoned ground beef, Latin rice (formerly known as "cilantro rice"), more Sriracha sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream.

It was $2.49 for one (the same price as their regular Quesarito), but I received this one courtesy of Taco Bell. It's also available with chicken ($2.99) or steak ($3.29).

Tic Tac Offers Two Varieties of Mint in Newest Product

For those who like both mellow and bold mint flavors, Tic Tac introduces new Spearmint Mix Tic Tac mints.

Each container features a mix of two different artificially-flavored spearmint mints. There's light green pills with a smooth, light flavor and dark green pills for a minty punch to your mouth.

Domino's Tries Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies

No word on whether this is a test or a regional offering, but Domino's recently started offering Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chips Cookies at select locations (since last year at some locations).

The cookie is described as a "moist chocolate chunk cookie dipped in extra milk chocolate for a delicious chocolately treat." It's priced at $1.49.

Feb 25, 2015

Review: Panera Bread - Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Chicken

Panera Bread's Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Chicken features sliced chicken, soba buckwheat noodles, fresh spinach, napa cabbage blend, roasted mushroom and onion blend, sesame seeds, and cilantro in umami soy-miso broth.

It's normally $8.99 for a bowl in my area but I received this courtesy of Panera.

Hillshire Farm's New "Naturals" Lunchmeat Comes with a Money-Back Guarantee

Hillshire Farm is backing their new Naturals line of lunchmeat with a money-back guarantee.

The new premium line contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, colors, or added nitrites/nitrates.

Review: Bojangles - Bo' Berry Biscuit

Bojangles' Bo' Berry Biscuit features a made-from-scratch sweet biscuit with blueberries, freshly baked and topped with icing.

I picked one up for $1.19.

Arby's Reuben Gets a New "Rachel" Variant

Arby's latest sandwich is the new, limited-time Turkey Rachel, which is being offered as a variant on their Reuben that comes with roast turkey and housemade coleslaw rather than the corned beef and sauerkraut.

Other than the turkey and coleslaw, the new sandwich shares the same Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye.