Review: Nutkao Snack

Nutkao is an Italian brand that makes a spread similar to Nutella. The Nutkao Snack is aimed at "young people" according to their website and features little biscuit sticks with a cocoa-based spread in individual cups.

I picked up a 5.5-ounce package of three cups for $2.50 at Big Lots.

News: Ben & Jerry's - 2013 New Flavors

Ben & Jerry's has unveiled their new flavors for 2013. In addition to the Liz Lemon flavor that I wrote about earlier, the rest of the line up includes Chocolate Peppermint Crunch, Pineapple Passionfruit, Vanilla Honey Caramel, Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz, and Candy Bar Pie.

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch is chocolate ice cream with peppermint and fudge swirls and mint chocolate cookies.

Review: Fresh & Easy - Kettle Corn

Fresh & Easy Kettle Corn is kettle-cooked popcorn made with a mix of sugar, salt, and oil. You'll usually find kettle corn at county fairs or farmer's markets, but it's nice to pick up a bag at a market.

An 8-ounce bag is $1.99

News: DiGiorno - New Pizzeria Pizza

DiGiorno's newest pizza offering is Pizzeria (stylized "pizzeria!") pizza, which aims to bring a pizzeria pizza taste that bakes up in your oven in a little more than 20 minutes.

The tagline on the box says "pizzeria style crust. created with care." But not capitalization.

What's on the Menu: Domino's Pizza Nigeria

Nigeria is probably best known here in the US as that place where someone has a million dollars to give you, but needs some of your money to get it i.e. it's known for email scams. But did you know that you can get bananas on your pizza at Domino's there? Me neither.

Let's take a look at what's on the menu at Domino's in Nigeria...

Frozen Friday: Trader Joe's - Danish Pancakes

Trader Joe's Danish Pancakes (aka aebleskivers) are basically pancake balls. They're typically made in a special pan that looks a bit like a cast iron round muffin tin but with hemispherical indentations.

A 19.5-ounce bag of frozen pancakes sells for $3.49.

Around the World: Taco Bell Costa Rica Offers Doritos Locos Nachos!

In what might be considered to some to be an easy extension of the Doritos Locos line, Taco Bell Costa Rica offers Doritos Locos Nachos.

The dish is basically a Nachos Supreme, except they still get green onions and instead of plain tortilla chips, Doritos Nacho Cheese-flavored chips are substituted. As a bonus, the Doritos Locos Nachos are offered two for the price of one after 10pm as a late night special.

Review: Burger King - Chipotle Whopper

Burger King's new, limited-time Chipotle Whopper is part of their current spring menu and features a Whopper beef patty, a spicy chipotle mayo, sweet "Caramelized style" onions, thick-cut bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce, on a wide sesame seed bun.

My local Burger King offers them for $4.99 (you might find it for less; the suggested retail starts at $4.29).

News: KFC Introduces Lil Bucket Kids Meals

KFC repackages their kids meals with new Little (stylized "Li'l") Bucket Kids Meals, so named because they come in a kid-size version of KFC's signature bucket.

Each meal comes with a Kentucky Grilled Chicken drumstick, green beans, a GoGOsqueez brand applesauce in a squeeze tube, and a Capri Sun Roarin' Water.

Giveaway Drawing: Dole Fruit Crisp

If any of you are hankering for a few free fruit cups (with a bit of crunch), here's a chance for one of you to get some. Since spring hasn't quite set in in some parts, I have a Dole Fruit Crisps Cozy Kit to give away.

What makes it cozy you ask? It comes with an infinity scarf, slipper-socks, an apple crisp candle, and a 2-pack of each flavor of Dole Fruit Crisps (Apple Cinnamon, Peach, and Apple Pear), so you can lounge around and get your fruit cup with oat topping on.

Review: Wendy's - Asiago Ranch Flatbread Sandwich

Wendy's new Asiago Ranch Flatbread Sandwich features grilled chicken breast strips, spring mix, tomatoes, natural Asiago cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, and creamy Asiago ranch sauce, folded in a five-grain toasted flatbread.

I picked one up from my local Wendy's for $4.09.

News: Panera Bread - 2013 Featured Spring Menu

Panera Bread welcomes the spring by throwing some buzzwords together and coming up with new Premium Signature Pastas (apparently "Signature Pastas" was already taken by their Mac & Cheese). The three new pastas are the result of two years of testing and look to be a permanent menu addition.

But that's not all: here's a full list of what Panera's featuring to kick off spring:

News: Taco Bell Testing Crispy Taquito Dippers

Taco Bell is currently testing taquitos in a few test markets and are calling them Crispy Taquito Dippers, as each two-piece order comes with your choice of one of five dipping sauces, including a new spicy ranch.

Review: Burger King - Donut Holes

I don't think I've ever heard of a fast food chain carrying Donut Holes, but Burger King is offering them for a limited-time. They're bite-sized round balls of glazed yeast donuts.

An order of five cost me $1.49.

News: Wendy's Unveils New Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

The latest food from Wendy's comes in the form of new, limited-time Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwiches. The new entree comes in two varieties: Asiago Ranch and Smoky Honey Mustard.

The Asiago Ranch Flatbread comes with grilled chicken breast strips, spring mix, tomatoes, natural Asiago cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, and creamy Asiago ranch sauce, folded in a five-grain toasted flatbread (The grains are millet, natural sesame seed, flax seed, rolled oats, and cracked wheat). It carries a suggested price tag of $3.99.

Review: McDonald's - Chicken & Bacon McWrap

Apparently, McDonald's new McWraps are meant to better compete with Subway in the sandwich category. I recently tried the Grilled Chicken & Bacon McWrap, which comes with a few slices of a grilled chicken filet, diced pieces of bacon, two half slices of tomato, spring greens, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and a creamy garlic sauce.

Regardless of which version you choose, each McWrap is typically sold for $3.99.

News: McDonald's - Cherry Berry Chiller and Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Return

After a bit of hibernation for the winter, Cherry Berry Chillers and Frozen Strawberry Lemonades return to McDonald's for a limited time (probably through the fall).

The frozen slush ice juice drinks are part of McDonald's McCafe drink platform and come in at about the same price as their Frappes and Lattes.

News: Papa John's Double Pepperoni Pizza Returns

The Double Layered Premium Pepperoni Pizza is back at Papa John's for a limited time. The pizza takes your standard pepperoni pizza and layers on wider, deli-style pepperoni to go along with the typical pizza pepperoni, before sprinkling on Italian herb seasoning.

The pizza is offered at $10 for a 14" large pizza.

Review: Blue Diamond - Bold Wasabi Soy Sauce Almonds

Blue Diamond Bold Wasabi Soy Sauce Almonds promise "Smart Snacking with Intense Taste."

They come in a 6-ounce can for $3.99.

News: Pepsi Redesigns Bottle

For the first time in 16 years, Pepsi has redesigned their single-serve bottle. The new shape is meant to be a "visual expression" of Pepsi's "Live for Now" slogan.

While Pepsi has long been marketed as the cola for the younger and hipper generation, it's bottle has never been as distinctive as Coke. The new bottle is meant to express Pepsi's "brand DNA."