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Sep 14, 2013

Review: Matcha Green Tea Kit Kats

Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat bars are matcha green tea-flavored, white chocolate Kit Kats from Japan.

A 4.91-ounce package of 12 mini-bars was $5.49 at a local Japanese supermarket (if none of your local places offer them and you're looking for them, they're sold on Amazon but are quite a bit pricier at a $9.49).

Around the World: KFC Australia - New Chicken Pie

KFC Australia recently unveiled the new, limited-time KFC Zinger Pie, KFC's version of the Australian meat pie, which we in the States would probably be most familiar thinking of as a handheld chicken pot pie.

The KFC Zinger Pie features a flaky crust filled simply with pieces of chicken breast marinated in KFC’s spicy Zinger marinade and gravy (with none of those silly vegetables to get in the way).

Around the World: KFC Indonesia Serves Cheese Donut

KFC Indonesia's newest menu item is a Cheese Donut. It appears to be a glazed donut topped with shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese.

Interestingly, the promotional images show it paired with a Hazelnut Coffee. Not exactly something thought of as a complement to cheese, but then again, neither is a donut.

News: New Yoplait Fruitful Yogurt

Yoplait now offers a new line of yogurt with more fruit that they're calling "Yoplait Fruitful." Each 6-oz cup features 1/3 cup of fruit and carries a suggested retail price of $1.19 each.

Yoplait Fruitful comes in six flavors: Pineapple, Strawberry, Mango Pineapple & Orange, Blueberry, Peach, and Cherries & Red Berries.

Sep 13, 2013

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Rockin' Blondies Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's Rockin' Blondies ice cream is exclusive to Target and features buttery brown sugar ice cream with blonde brownies (AKA "Blondies") and butterscotch toffee flakes.

I picked up a pint on sale for $3.

News: McDonald's Fall 2013 Featured Menu

McDonald's offers their own version of a Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall as well as a Pumpkin Pie and a new Pralines & Cream McFlurry.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is definitely on the national menu while the Pumpkin Pie and Pralines & Cream McFlurry may only be available in select markets.

News: Starbucks Featured Fall 2013 Menu

Starbucks' 2013 Fall Menu features a trio of beverages and a trio of baked goods.

The beverages are anchored by the ever-so-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte and joined by the Salted Caramel Mocha and new Chocolate Chai Tea Latte.

Sep 12, 2013

Review: Del Taco - CrunchTada Tostada

Del Taco's CrunchTada Tostada features a thick, wavy corn tostada shell topped with slow-cooked beans, taco sauce, shredded lettuce, and freshly-grated cheddar cheese.

It's a value menu item with a $1 price tag, but I received this one courtesy of Del Taco.

News: Carl's Jr. Tests Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich

Carl's Jr. is looking to branch out beyond Oreos, Pop-Tarts and chocolate chip cookies for their ice cream sandwiches with the test of a new Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich.

The ice cream sandwich features two snickerdoodle cookies sandwiching a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - Fall 2013 Featured Pumpkin Menu

Like many a chain this fall, Dunkin' Donuts features a seasonal line up of pumpkin beverages and bakery items. New this year are a Pumpkin Pie Donut and Frozen Pumpkin Coffee Coolatta. Dunkin' is also returning a full menu of pumpkin coffees, lattes, donuts, muffins, and more.

Sep 11, 2013

Review: McDonald's - Mighty Wings

McDonald's Mighty Wings are a new, limited-time offer of bone-in chicken wing pieces with a "bold [and] spicy" breading.

A 3-piece order was $2.99.

News: Burger King - $4.99 Buffalo Chicken Strips Combo Meal

Burger King's latest deal pushes their Buffalo Chicken Strips by offering them in a combo with small fries and a drink for $4.99.