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Aug 31, 2013

Review: Muller - Greek Corner Lowfat Yogurt with Caramelized Almonds

Muller's Greek Corner is a line of Greek-style low-fat yogurt with a "corner" of its square cup reserved for a topping. I recently tried the Caramelized Almonds version.

A 5.3-oz cup was $1 on sale.

Around the World: McDonald's Singapore offers new Aloo Tiki Burger

McDonald's Singapore offers their first vegetarian burger with the new, limited-time Aloo Tikki Burger. 

Originating from McDonald's India, the Aloo Tikki features a potato and peas patty with spices coated with breadcrumbs ("aloo tikki" is Indian for "potato croquette"), sweet tomato mayo, onions, and a slice of tomato on a standard McDonald's hamburger bun.

News: Sonic - Half-Off Breakfast Burritos on Sept 3

Apparently there's a National Back to Work Day that follows Labor Day. To celebrate (or maybe commiserate), Sonic will be offering their selection of breakfast burrito for half-off on Tuesday, September 3 i.e. National Back to Work Day.

In their words:

"Work is Boring. SONIC is Fun. Enjoy 1/2-price breakfast burritos all day at SONIC on Tuesday, Sept. 3. A great way to get back to work after the Labor Day weekend."

Aug 30, 2013

Frozen Friday: Boston Market - Meatloaf Frozen Dinner

Boston Market's Meatloaf frozen dinner eschews the standard vegetable side and comes with just mashed potatoes and gravy, and a fair bit of it too, considering it weighs in at almost a pound.

A 15-ounce box was $2.50 on sale.

News: Get Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Early with Code

Starbucks' popular Pumpkin Spice Latte is not officially available until Tuesday, September 3, but you can actually get them right now by uttering the code "PSL10" at your local Starbucks.

The (slightly) early offer comes as the Pumpkin Spice Latte enters its tenth year.

Also available on September 3 are the seasonal Salted Caramel Mocha, Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino, and the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate.

News: KFC - 6-Piece Deal for $9.99

KFC's latest family meal promotion is the 6-Piece Deal for $9.99. The sales pitch is that you can feed your family for under $10 (well, as long as you have a small family).

The meal includes 6 pieces of chicken (mixed), 1 large side, and 3 biscuits and is available at participating KFC locations. There's an extra charge if you want to substitute in breast pieces or KFC Boneless chicken.

News: Chick-fil-A Gives Out Breakfast by Reservation - September 9 to 14

Participating Chick-fil-A locations will be giving out a limited number (about several thousand per location) of breakfast entrees via reservation for September 9 through September 14.

Reservations can be made on their website at: http://chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com.

Aug 29, 2013

Review: Panda Express - Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Panda Express' Grilled Teriyaki Chicken features grilled marinated chicken filets sliced-to-order with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

It costs the same as the rest of Panda Express's entrees and I picked up a 2-entree plate for $6.59.

News: Evolution Fresh Juice and Snacks Now at Whole Foods Markets

Starbuck's Evolution Fresh brand of cold-pressed juices and new Evolution Fresh Harvest snacks are now available nationwide at Whole Foods Market.

The Whole Foods' Evolution Fresh drink selection includes 12 popular juices as well as two exclusive juices: Organic Ruby Roots and Organic Sweet Burn.

News: Arby's - New Snack 'N Save Value Menu

Arby's has changed up their value menu and renamed it the new Snack 'N Save menu. The menu contains 13 items ranging from $1 to $2.99 in price.

Aug 28, 2013

Review: Burger King - Buffalo Chicken Strips

Burger King's new Buffalo Chicken Strips are available through October and feature their standard battered and deep-fried Chicken Strips tossed in a hot and spicy Buffalo sauce.

An order of three strips was $3.29.

News: Burger King Announces Fall 2013 Menu

Burger King is offering a pared down duo of limited-time menu items this fall compared to the menu barrage of last year. Included is the previously reported new $1 French Fry Burger and the returning Chicken Parmesan Sandwich.

The French Fry Burger will be introduced on September 1 and features a flame-broiled beef patty topped with French fries, lettuce, ketchup, and mayonnaise on a warm toasted sesame seed bun.

News: Wendy's - Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Return

They haven't been gone for very long, but it seems like they were popular enough because Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches are back for a limited-time at Wendy's.

Coming in two varieties, Asiago Ranch and Smoky Honey Mustard, the sandwiches' common features are toasted, multi-grain artisan flatbread, sliced grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, and a spring mix with over nine types of greens.

Aug 27, 2013

Review: Five Guys - Cajun Fries

Five Guys' Cajun Fries are their other option for French Fries and feature fresh-cut skin-on potatoes fried to a crisp doneness and sprinkled with Cajun seasoning.

I picked up a "Little Fry" (their smallest size) for $2.49.

News: Del Taco - Free Wednesdays Promo Returns

Del Taco is bringing back the Free Wednesdays deal for the next three Wednesdays starting tomorrow, August 28, 2013. September 4 and September 11 are the other two days for the offer.

On the days of the promotion, you can get any Buck & Under value menu item for free with any purchase between the hours of 3pm and 9pm at participating Del Taco locations.

Del Taco's Buck & Under Menu features 11 items for $1 or less including:

News: Bojangles - Smoked Sausage Biscuit is Back

The limited-time Smoked Sausage Biscuit is back at Bojangles and will be available through October 6 at participating locations.

The simple sandwich features a slow-cooked smoked sausage split lengthwise and served inside of a made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuit.

News: Burger King - New French Fry Burger

Starting in September, Burger King will unveil their latest value-menu burger, the new French Fry Burger. Basically Burger King is offering to do for you something you might already do, which is to stick a few French fries (four according to the AP) inside of your burger.

Aug 26, 2013

Review: Little Caesars - Stuffed Crust Pizza

Little Caesars' Stuffed Crust Pizza is an option at some Little Caesars locations and features a hand-tossed pizza with a sizably thick crust filled with cheese for $8.99.

There's also an option to "crazy crust it," where you can have them brush the crust with a garlic butter-flavored spread ("buttery flavor") and sprinkle on a generous amount of parmesan cheese in the same fashion as their Crazy Bread.

News: Subway to Offer Garlic Bread Sandwich Option Starting September

Starting this Sunday, September 1, Subway will be offering new garlic bread as a limited-time option with their sandwiches. That's right. Starting September 1, you'll be able to get a Meatball Marinara on garlic bread... now if only they offered spaghetti noodles, your Italian meal would be complete.

News: Caribou Coffee Returns Pumpkin Menu for Fall 2013

Because we're getting close to the fall, Caribou Coffee aims to help you get into the season with the return of four limited-time pumpkin menu items: Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha, Pumpkin Chai, and Pumpkin Bread.

The Pumpkin Latte features espresso, pumpkin sauce made from real pumpkin, and frothy steamed milk.