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Nov 15, 2019

KFC Brings Back Waffles and Pairs Them with Nashville Hot Chicken

KFC brings back Belgian Liege-style waffles to the menu for a limited time starting November 18, 2019 and, this time around, features it with Nashville Hot Chicken rather than regular Extra Crispy Tenders (you can still opt for the regular tenders).

Smoothie King Blends New Chocolate Strawberry and Keto Chocolate Smoothies

Smoothie King adds two new smoothies in time for the holiday season: the Slim-N-Trim Dark Chocolate Strawberry and Keto Champ Chocolate.

Nov 14, 2019

Review: Panda Express - Pastrami Pork Belly Bao

Panda Express' Pastrami Pork Belly Bao is a test item that features hickory liquid-smoked pork belly with pastrami spices, pickled cucumbers, and a hoisin glaze folded in a steamed rice flour bun (AKA a bao). It's meant to be a mash-up between a Taiwanese gua bao (pork belly bun) and a pastrami sandwich.

I bought these for $2.75 each at their Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena.

Post Reveals New Twinkies Cereal

Post is poised to roll out new Post Hostess Twinkies Cereal nationwide beginning in late December 2019.

Free Cinnabon Mini Rolls with Any $10 Online Purchase from Pizza Hut

For a limited time, Pizza Hut is running a free dessert deal where you can get an order of Cinnabon Mini Rolls for free with any online purchase of $10 or more.

Subway Brings Back Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread and Adds New Ultimate Steak Sub

Subway brings back their collection of Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread subs for a limited time this holiday season and adds the new Ultimate Steak sub to the selection.

Roasted Turkey Pringles Land in Stores for a Limited Time

Positioning it as emergency food in case something goes wrong with your Thanksgiving turkey, new Pringles Roasted Turkey-flavored potato chips (technically potato "crisps") can be found at retailers nationwide for a limited time.

Nov 13, 2019

Review: Wendy's - Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae

Wendy's Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae features vanilla Frosty mixed with the flavor of a "classic birthday cake," topped with sugar cookie pieces and rainbow sprinkles.

Hostess Keeps Birthday Cupcakes Around Permanently

Citing, "consumers' blockbuster response," Hostess has decided to add Birthday Cupcakes to their permanent snack cake line-up.

Denny's Pairs Garlic Peppercorn Sirloin Steak with Chicken for 2019 Holiday Menu

Denny's features a pairing of Garlic Peppercorn Sirloin Steak with either Bourbon Chicken or Chicken Tenders as part of the 2019 holiday menu, which they're calling the "new Sweet Holiday Delights menu and Festive Holiday Feasts menu."

Sweet Potato Fries are Back at Culver's

Sweet Potato Fries make their annual return to Culver's where they can be found for a limited time.

Popeyes Offers New Bourbon Fudge Pie for Dessert

Popeyes offers the new Bourbon Fudge Pie for dessert this holiday season.

Nov 12, 2019

Hardee's Tests New Thanksgiving Meal in Jacksonville, FL

Hardee's looks to put "a fresh spin on staple holiday flavors" with a test of their first-ever Thanksgiving in a Box at participating restaurants in Jacksonville, FL.

The holiday meal features their own take on several holiday dishes and includes:

Chipotle Keeps Carne Asada on the Menu Through Early 2020

Due to how well it's doing on the menu, Chipotle is keeping carne asada available through early 2020 and is looking at options to add the limited-time protein option to the menu in the future.

White Castle Welcomes Back Sloppy Joe Sliders, Mac & Cheese Nibblers, and Corn Dog Nibblers

White Castle welcomes back Sloppy Joe Sliders, Mac & Cheese Nibblers, and Corn Dogs Nibblers as mini comfort food options for the cold days of fall and winter.

Starbucks Brings Back Caramel Brulee Latte and More for 2019 Holiday Menu

Starbucks welcomes back a number of seasonal stalwarts for their 2019 holiday menu including the Caramel Brulee Latte and Cranberry Bliss Bar.

Nov 11, 2019

Review: Hostess - Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes

Hostess Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes feature iced pumpkin cupcakes with a creamy filling.

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

McDonald's Reveals New Snickerdoodle McFlurry; Uber Eats Customers Get It Early

McDonald's reveals the new Snickerdoodle McFlurry as a seasonal dessert for the 2019 holiday season and offering it early exclusively on McDelivery with Uber Eats through November 17, 2019 ahead of a national launch later this month.

Wendy's Celebrates 50 Years with New Birthday Cake Frosty and Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae

Wendy's celebrates 50 years of business by releasing the new Birthday Cake Frosty and Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae.

Dunkin's 2019 Holiday Line-Up Includes New Holiday Eggnog Signature Latte

Dunkin's 2019 holiday menu includes the new Holiday Eggnog Signature Latte and the return of Peppermint Mocha-flavored coffee.