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:

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.

Panera Bread's 2015 Featured Winter Menu

In addition to the recently introduced Broth Bowls, Panera Bread has a number of things-- new, returning, and permanent-- that they're featuring this winter.

Here's what you'll find at Panera this winter:

New KFC Double Down Dog Arrives in the Philippines

KFC's latest take on their infamous Double Down sandwich is the new, very limited-time Double Down Dog in the Philippines.

The Double Down Dog features a cheese-filled chicken hot dog nestled in a fried chicken hot dog "bun," topped with what appears to be mustard Update: confirmed: it's a honey mustard and relish dressing (some sites are reporting it as a cheese sauce but I haven't been able to find any info to corroborate that; it could be mustard, it could be cheese, it could be something else). It's basically ground chicken wrapped in fried chicken.

Review: Stouffer's - Southwest Style Scramble

Stouffer's Morning Classics Southwest Style Scramble features scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, diced russet potatoes, tomatoes, and poblano peppers, in a cheddar cheese sauce.

A 9-oz box was $2 on sale.

New Pop-Tarts Filled with Peanut Butter & Jelly

Following up on peanut butter filled Pop-Tarts, the latest flavor of the toasty breakfast pastry is new Frosted PB&J Strawberry Pop-Tarts.

The new flavor comes with creamy peanut butter and a strawberry jelly-flavored filling inside and is topped with frosting and sprinkles on the outside.

Free Appetizer or Dessert at Outback on 1/26/15 for Australian Day

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating Australian Day on Monday, January 26, 2015, by offering either a free appetizer or dessert with any purchase.

Review: Trader Joe's - Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies

Trader Joe's Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies feature creamy cookie butter spread sandwiched between two round butter cookies.

They go for $3.99 for a 10-oz box, which contains 18 cookies.

KFC Japan's Latest is a Pork and Beef Burger...

KFC Japan's latest menu item eschews the chicken entirely and instead features a hamburger patty made of 30% pork and 70% beef.

They're calling it the "Bistro-Style Hamburger Sandwich."

Lipton Iced Tea Debuts New Carbonated Flavors

Lipton moves into soda territory with new Lipton Sparkling Iced Tea, a lightly carbonated version of their signature tea.

The new fizzy iced tea comes in three flavors: lemonade, raspberry, and peach.

It's set to roll out nationally starting this Monday, January 26, 2015.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Peanut Butter Half-Baked Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Half-Baked ice cream is a "Limited Batch" flavor that features chocolate and peanut butter ice creams mixed with peanut butter cookie dough and fudge brownies.

I bought a pint for $3.49 on sale.

Wendy's Reveals New Bacon and Blue on Brioche Burger

Wendy's reveals the new Bacon and Blue on Brioche burger as their latest premium offering set to launch this upcoming Monday, January 26, 2015.

The new burger features what the chain is calling a "robust, artisan blue cheese" from Wisconsin, citing artisan cheese as a top food trend for this year.

New Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have added a new Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich to their respective morning menus.

Review: 7-Eleven - Spicy Chicken Biscuit

7-Eleven's Spicy Chicken Biscuit is a biscuit sandwich with a breaded spicy chicken patty in the middle.

I bought one for $1.

Jamba Juice's New Amazing Greens Smoothie for $2 Through 1/27/15

Jamba Juice introduces two new flavors to their Whole Food Nutrition and Fruit and Veggie smoothie lines, including new Amazing Greens, which is available for a discounted $2 for a 16-oz small when you present this coupon from their website. 

The coupon is also good on any small Jamba Juice Whole Food Nutrition smoothie and is valid through Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at participating locations.

Conan Visits Taco Bell HQ and Creates the O'Taco; Also Tries the New Quesalupa

Conan O'Brien recently paid a vist to Taco Bell headquarters along with his show's head IT guy, Chris Hayes, who also just happens to be a Taco Bell superfan.

Besides his normal (or abnormal) hilarity, Conan stretches his fertile comic mind in Taco Bell's test kitchen and comes up with the La Cona, a burrito caddy for when you're driving and eating, and the Irish Taco AKA the O'Taco (I've also been in Taco Bell's test kitchen and came up with this).

Coming Soon: New Sweetos, Sweet Cheetos

If you're ever wanted the Cheetos puff texture but sweet rather than the signature cheesy savory, it looks like the folks at Frito-Lay were thinking of you when they came up with new Sweetos.

Like the name suggests, they're a sweet version of Cheetos and they're coming soon.

Review: Green Burrito - BBQ Brisket Nachos

Carl's. Jr.-Green Burrito's BBQ Brisket Nachos feature pieces of smoked beef brisket atop a bed of tortilla chips along with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, jalapenos, and sour cream.

I paid $6.29 for an order. These are also available at Hardee's-Red Burrito co-branded locations.

Tastykake Introduces Limited Edition Red Velvet and Salted Caramel Mini Donuts

Tastykake offers new, limited edition Red Velvet Mini Donuts and Salted Caramel Mini Donuts to start the new year.

The Red Velvet Mini Donuts feature mini red velvet-flavored donuts covered with a coating of powdered sugar.

KFC Offers New Moroccan Burger in New Zealand

KFC is offering a new Moroccan Burger as well as a new Moroccan Wrap over in New Zealand.

Collectively called the "Moroccan Range," each features "Original Recipe capsicum (bell peppers), spices, salsa, and two (grilled) Zinger tenders."

Review: Bojangles - Cheddar Bo Biscuit

Bojangles’ Cheddar Bo Biscuit features two slices of aged cheddar cheese melted inside their signature buttermilk biscuit.

They go for $1.59, but I received this one courtesy of Bojangles.

Applebee's Introduces New Health-Conscious "Pub Diet"

People don't normally tend to associate pub food with healthy, but that's the angle (perhaps ironically) that Applebee's is taking with their new Pub Diet menu.

Catering to research that showed that a majority of people looking for nutrition looked for things like protein and fiber, the new menu features pub-style dishes that come in at less than 600 calories and look to deliver a good amount of fiber and protein.

Bruegger's Bagels' 2015 Winter Menu Includes Grilled Cheese

Bruegger's Bagels introduces the new Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich and The Benedict for this year's winter menu.

The Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich features Muenster and cheddar cheeses melted between two slices of buttered sourdough bread.

Review: Panda Express - Firecracker Chicken Breast

Panda Express' Firecracker Chicken Breast features marinated chicken breast, sautéed onions, and red and yellow bell peppers cooked in a wok with a spicy black bean sauce.

It was $6.70 to get it as part of a 2-entree combo (along with Broccoli Beef, brown rice, and mixed veggies).

New Red Velvet Oreos Coming February

New, limited-edition Red Velvet Oreos will be hitting stores starting February 2, 2015 as a Valentine's-themed flavor.

The new flavor features red chocolate Oreo cookies sandwiching a cream-cheese flavored creme filling. Apparently, the chocolate cookie portion is just your regular Oreo wafers tinged with red.

New BBQ Brisket Nachos at Green Burrito / Red Burrito

For a limited time, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's locations that are dual-branded with Green Burrito or Red Burrito respectively, are offering new BBQ Brisket Nachos for a limited time.

Pizza Hut Bakes Up New Triple Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

The latest to come out of Pizza Hut's oven is the new Triple Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza. A permanent menu item, the new pizza takes the mozzarella stuffed crust from the original Stuffed Crust Pizza and sprinkles parmesan, Asiago, and cheddar cheese onto the crust before baking it for a toasty crunch.

Frito-Lay Japan Debuts New Salty Shrimp Cheetos

For fans of shrimp-flavored chips and Cheetos corn puffs, Frito-Lay Japan debuts new Salty Shrimp Cheetos.

The new snacks offers the flavor of salted shrimp with the crunchy texture of Crunchy Cheetos.

Review: Sonic - French Toaster Breakfast Sandwich

Sonic's French Toaster Breakfast Sandwich takes your breakfast staples--ham, sausage, or bacon--plus eggs and American cheese, and puts them between two slices of thick French Toast.

They go for $3.99 but I received this one courtesy of Sonic.

Panda Express Rings in 2015 with the Return of Firecracker Chicken Breast

Panda Express kicks off 2015 as well as the Chinese New Year with the return of Firecracker Chicken Breast.

Two New $1 Nachos at Del Taco

Del Taco has added two $1 Nachos to their Buck & Under value menu. The two new varieties are Chili Cheese and Salsa Verde.

New Glazed Donettes from Hostess

Hostess Donettes now come in a new Glazed variety. The mini cake donuts are partially covered in a sugary glaze.

They join a Donette line up that includes Chocolate (or "Frosted"), Devil's Food Chocolate, Crunch (formerly "Crumb"), and Powdered Sugar.

Review: Lunchables - Pancake and Bacon Dippers

Lunchables Pancake and Bacon Dippers consist of mini pancakes and bacon bits with syrup for dipping.

A 2.8-oz packages was $1 on sale.

King's Hawaiian Offers New Jalapeno Bread Online Only

For those who like a sweet and spicy combination, King's Hawaiian has been offering their Jalapeno Bread for sale online on their website since at least last November.

The bread is basically King's Hawaiian regular sweet bread but with diced jalapenos baked in for a bit of a kick.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on 1/20/15

Sonic will be celebrating National Best Friends Day this Tuesday, January 20, 2015 by offering their Corn Dogs for a discounted 50 cents each all day.

Starbucks Offers New Candy-Themed Espresso Drinks in Hong Kong

Starbucks' latest new drinks over in Hong Kong for the winter are called the "Starbucks Espresso Confections" i.e they're meant to be like candy. There are two drinks available the Espresso Truffle Raspberry Mocha and the familiar Chestnut Praline Latte.

Review: Trader Joe's - Lattemiele Cookies

Trader Joe's Lattemiele Cookies are described as "slightly sweet milk & honey" cookies.

A 14.11-oz package contains 4 separately wrapped sets of cookies and cost me $2.49.

Wendy's New BBQ Brisket Cheeseburger Lands in Middle East

Interestingly, the new BBQ Brisket Cheeseburger that Wendy's was testing out in Florida last year has recently been added to the menu all the way over in the Middle East.

Stacy's Pita Chips Adds Spice with New Jalapeno Flavor

Stacy's adds a bit of heat to their pita chip selection with new Fire Roasted Pita Chips. The chips contain jalapenos and red peppers that are baked right into the pita dough.

Frozen Friday: Chili's - Cheesy Chicken Pasta Florentine

Chili's Cheesy Chicken Pasta Florentine frozen meal features grilled white chicken with pasta, black beans, red bell peppers, and corn in a jalapeno spinach sauce.

I bought a 10-oz box for $2 on sale.

Corner Bakery Introduces New Kale Caesar Salad

Corner Bakery Cafe goes for those with healthier-eating resolutions by offering the new Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken. Paired with the Tuscan White Bean Soup as a Corner Combo it comes in at under 600 calories.

The new Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken comes made-to-order and features grilled chicken, fresh kale and romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

Cold Stone Offers New Red Hot Strawberry Ice Cream for Valentine's

Cold Stone Creamery is ready for Valentine's Day with new spicy Red Hot Strawberry ice cream featured in their Hot Strawberry Passion Creation. They've also brought back Fudge Truffle Ice Cream and the Falling in Chocolate Creation, as well as a heart-shaped cake or cupcakes.

Review: Jack in the Box - Chicken Fajita Pita

Jack in the Box's Chicken Fajita Pita features grilled chicken pieces, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, and tomato, nestled inside of a pita with 16 grams of whole grain. Fire-roasted salsa comes on the side.

It costs $4.99 at my local Jack in the Box.

Post's Strawberry Honeycomb Cereal is Back!

Post has brought back Strawberry Honeycomb cereal. The strawberry version of the honey-flavored corn cereal was first introduced in 1983 but was eventually discontinued.

Strawberry Honeycomb features corn and oat cereal in the signature honeycomb hexagonal shape coated with strawberry flavor.

Free Winterberry Tea at Teavana on January 17

Teavana will be offering free cups of their new Winterberry Green Tea Blend at participating Teavana stores this Saturday, January 17, 2015.