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Feb 9, 2015

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.

Feb 4, 2015

Review: Wendy's - Bacon and Blue on Brioche Burger

Wendy's Bacon and Blue on Brioche burger features artisan blue cheese from Wisconsin, blue cheese herb aioli, spring mix, tomato, three strips of thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon, a quarter-pound beef patty, and a toasted brioche bun.

I bought one for $4.99 (sadly, they forgot the bacon...).

Frito-Lay Kicks Off 3rd "Do Us A Flavor" Contest

For the third year, Frito-Lay is inviting fans to submit their ideas for potato chips flavors in the 2015 Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" contest for a chance to see their flavor on shelves and win a $1 million grand prize.

In addition to coming up with a flavor and chip pairing, this year, Lay's is going with a "Tastes of America" theme and asking participants to include the location that inspired the flavor (like say Philadelphia for a Cheesesteak flavor or New York for a pastrami flavor).

Papa John's Offers New Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

In addition to the new Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, Papa John's also has a new dessert: the Double Chocolate Chip Brownie.

Review: Carl's Jr. / Hardee's Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Carl's Jr. / Hardee’s Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich features two slices of American and one slice of Swiss cheese, folded egg, and either sausage, bacon, or ham on grilled sourdough bread.

I purchased one for $3.29.

Dairy Queen's February 2015 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen's featured Blizzard this February is the Red Velvet Cake Blizzard. The blended frozen dessert features vanilla soft serve with red velvet cake pieces and cream cheese frosting mixed in.

If you're looking for a review, I tried it around this time last year when it was also the Blizzard of the Month.

Free Jalapeno Hushpuppies from Arby's for E-Club Members

Arby's is offering an exclusive deal for an order of free Jalapeno Hushpuppies to all of their E-Club members who are registered as of 11:59 PM today, February 4, 2015.

Feb 3, 2015

Review: Papa John's - Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Papa John's new Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza features a hand-tossed crust topped with beef, hickory-smoked bacon, dill pickle slices, Roma tomatoes, and a zesty burger sauce instead of pizza sauce. It's basically last year's Double Cheeseburger Pizza plus bacon.

After a sub-par experience with the Double Cheeseburger, I bought a large Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza for $12 in hopes that bacon really does make everything better.

Free Frozen Yogurt at Menchie's on February 6, 2015

In celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day, Menchie's will be offering free 6-oz cups of frozen yogurt on Friday, February 6, 2015, from 4pm to 8pm at all locations nationwide.

McDonald's Mac Sauce Now Available in Dipping Cups Over in Australia

If you've ever wanted to dip your McDonald's French fries in some Big Mac Special Sauce, you might want to get to Australia where the chain is offering 25ml mini tubs of Mac sauce that you can put on anything you like, but only for a limited time.

KFC Brings Back Popcorn Chicken... Kinda

KFC fries up new Popcorn Nuggets, which appear to be the spiritual (and actual) successor to their discontinued Popcorn Chicken.

It's not immediate apparent what the difference between the two is, but according to company responses on Facebook, they're "even better than before."

Feb 2, 2015

Review: Jack in the Box - Classic Buttery Jack

Jack in the Box's Classic Buttery Jack features a seasoned 1/4-lb. beef patty topped with melted garlic herb butter, a slice of provolone cheese, creamy tomato sauce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, and a new "signature" bun.

I picked one up for $4.59.

Baskin Robbins' February 2015 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins brings back Valentine's Day-themed Love Potion #31 ice cream for February 2015's Flavor of the Month.

The flavor celebrates its 20th year and features a blend of white chocolate-flavored and raspberry ice creams swirled with a raspberry ribbon, and mixes in chocolate chips and raspberry-filled, chocolate-flavored hearts. You can order it in a cup, cone, milkshake, or sundae.

New Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza at Papa John's

The latest new pizza from Papa John's is the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza. It comes topped with beef, hickory-smoked bacon, dill pickle slices, Roma tomatoes, and a zesty burger sauce instead of pizza sauce. Basically, it's last year's Double Cheeseburger Pizza but with the addition of bacon.

Three Free Bagels Per Person at Bruegger's on 2/5/15

Bruegger's Bagels celebrates their 32nd birthday on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, with their annual Three Free Bagel giveaway at participating locations.

Dreyer's / Edy's Churns Up New Frozen Custard

Nestle-owned Dreyer's and Edy's brands now offer new Frozen Custard, which they describe as "rich, extra thick, and creamy." The packaging also notes that the Frozen Custard is made with fresh milk and no artificial flavors.

Feb 1, 2015

Review: Tastykake - Red Velvet Mini Donuts

Tastykake's Red Velvet Mini Donuts are a limited-time flavor that consist of red velvet mini cake donuts covered in powdered sugar.

These go for $2.99 for a 10-oz bag, but I received these courtesy of Tastykake via mail (Tastykakes aren't much available in my neighborhood).

McDonald's to Randomly Accept "Lovin'" As Payment for Meals

Starting tomorrow, McDonald's begins their "Pay with Lovin'" campaign, where they will allow randomly selected guests to pay for their meal with a "small act of kindness" rather than with money. Examples of possible forms of payment include a friendly fist bump with the cashier, a call to a loved one, and a compliment.

Free Coffee at Chick-fil-A During the Month of February

Looking to promote the new "specialty-grade" coffee they introduced last year, Chick-fil-A will be giving out free cups of hot or iced coffee all day during the entire month of February.

The freebie is good for a either a 12-oz hot or 16-oz iced coffee (limit one cup per customer, per visit), while supplies last. No purchase is necessary to claim your cup.

Jan 31, 2015

Review: Tastykake - Salted Caramel Mini Donuts

Tastykake's Salted Caramel Mini Donuts are a limited-time flavor that consist of plain, mini cake donuts covered in a caramel and salt-flavored crumble.

These go for $2.99 for a 10-oz bag, but I received these courtesy of Tastykake (Tastykakes aren't typically available here on the West Coast unless you happen on a Philly cheesesteak shop or something).

Chobani's New Products Include Ancient Grains and Green Tea Yogurt

Chobani has introduced a number of new Greek yogurt products to start 2015 including Chobani Kids & Chobani Tots Greek Yogurt Pouches, Greek Yogurt Oat - Ancient Grain Blend, and Flip Creations.

Here are the latest Chobani products:

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.