Review: LU - Pim's Orange Biscuits

Pim's Orange biscuits are a French brand's (LU) take on British Jaffa Cakes. Each biscuit/cookie features a disc-shaped base of sponge cake topped with a layer of orange-flavored jelly that's encased in a chocolaty coating.

A 5.29-oz package was $2.99 on sale.

News: Starbucks - New Blueberry Acai Ready-to-Drink Refresher

Starbucks recently announced that they improved the flavor of their Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Refreshers. Refreshers are green-coffee-based fizzy energy drinks.

Along with the updated formula, Starbucks has also added a new flavor: Blueberry Acai.

It looks like the new flavor replaces Orange Melon in the line up. Other Refresher flavors include Strawberry Lemonade and Raspberry Pomengranate.

News: Burger King - $2.99 Muffin Sandwich and Coffee Combo

Burger King is offering a limited-time $2.99 breakfast combo where you can get any English muffin sandwich and a small coffee for $2.99.

Burger King's muffin sandwiches include a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham plus a folded egg and American cheese on a toasted English muffin.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Pineapple Passionfruit Greek Frozen Yogurt

Ben & Jerry's Pineapple Passionfruit Greek Frozen Yogurt features pineapple Greek frozen yogurt with pineapple pieces and a passionfruit swirl.

I got a pint for $3.50 on sale.

News: 2014 Lenten Fish and Seafood Fastfood Round Up

Lenten season approaches and that means many-a-fast food chain has trotted out their seasonal fish offerings and deals.

Here's a handy round-up of the seafood (mostly fish) menu items you can find at some of the biggest fast food chains this year:

Around the World: KFC Hong Kong - New Lemon Fried Chicken

KFC Hong Kong adds their own twist on a popular local dish with new, limited-time Sweet Lemon Crispy Chicken.

Review: Taco Bell's New Fountain Drinks

Taco Bell recently introduced six new selections to their soda fountain machines: Manzanita Sol, Diet Mountain Dew Baja Blast, Mountain Dew Sangrita Blast, Brisk Mango Fiesta, Brisk Iced Tea & Lemon, and zero-calorie SoBe Lifewater Yumberry Pomegranate.

I decided to try them all...

News: Wienerschnitzel - New Cake Batter Dipped Cone

Wienerschnitzel is offering a new Cake Batter Dipped Cone for a limited time.

The dessert features a cone filled with vanilla soft serve dipping in yellow cake batter (or more likely, yellow cake batter-flavored coating) and rainbow sprinkles.

The suggested price is $1.29 for a small 3-oz cone and $1.89 for a regular 5-oz cone (may vary).

News: Taco Bell - New XXL Crispy Taco

Taco Bell follows up the return of XXL Nachos with the introduction of new XXL Crispy Tacos, which are set to debut next Thursday, February 27th.

Essentially a bigger version of Taco Bell's Crunchy Taco Supreme, the new XXL Crispy Taco features a double portion of steak, shredded chicken, or ground beef along with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado ranch sauce, and reduced fat sour cream in a new crispy shell.

Review: Starbucks - Spinach & Feta Breakfast Wrap

Starbucks' Spinach & Feta Breakfast Wrap features a wheat wrap filled with a cage-free egg white omelet, spinach, crumbled feta cheese, sundried tomato cream cheese, and roasted tomatoes.

I bought one for $3.25.

News: Sonic - New Honey Mustard & Swiss Chicken Sandwich

Sonic expands their chicken sandwich selection with the introduction of the new Honey Mustard & Swiss Chicken Sandwich as well as by bringing back the Asiago Caesar Chicken Club Sandwich.

The Honey Mustard & Swiss Chicken Sandwich features either a grilled or crispy chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, honey mustard sauce, and mild Swiss cheese on a whole-grain ciabatta bun.

News: Starbucks - New Sweet Receipt Promotion for $1 Baked Goods

Starbucks is trying a slightly different take on their occasional Treat Receipt promotion by offering it for baked goods instead of drinks.

Review: The Habit - Cheeseburger

The Habit is a fast food burger chain that started out in Santa Barbara, CA. Their Cheeseburger (or Charburger with Cheese) features a chargrilled beef patty, mayo, pickle, tomato, lettuce, and caramelized onions.

A Charburger goes for $2.95 and cheese costs an extra 50 cents for a grand total of $3.45.

News: Papa Murphy's - New Bake-at-Home Pan Pizza

Papa Murphy's now offers a new pan pizza for you to take-n-bake at home called "Fresh Pan Pizza."

The new crust is described as thick and buttery and is supposed to crisp up to a golden brown outside while remaining "light and airy" inside.

News: KFC - $3.99 Combo Meals

KFC is offering new $3.99 Combo Meals as the latest value play for your dollar.

There are four combos in all. Some come with a side and drink, while others just come with a drink. They are as follows:

Review: Subway - Flatizza

Subway's new Flatizza is a flatbread pizza offering from the sandwich chain. Each Flatizza features a square of flatbread, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a number of topping combos.

I went with a Veggie and a Spicy Italian to cover the bases. They sell at a limited-time introductory price of $3.00 to $3.50 each or two for $5.

News: Krispy Kreme - New Coffee-Inspired Donuts

Krispy Kreme's latest limited-time rotation features new coffee-inspired donuts that they're calling the "Lotta Latte" donuts.

Offered at participating Krispy Kreme locations in both Canada and the US, there's two donuts: the Mocha Kreme Donut and the Caramel Coffee Kreme Donut.

News: McDonald's - Shamrock Shakes and Strawberry & Creme Pies Back for a Limited Time

It looks like Shamrock Shakes and Strawberry & Creme Pies are back at McDonald's for a limited time.

There doesn't appear to be a national campaign this time around, so it's likely the items are available at participating locations in select markets (I've been able to verify that they're available in the Southern California and New York Tri-state markets).

Review: Keebler - Simply Made Butter Cookies

Keebler's Simply Made Butter Cookies are part of their Simply Made line of cookies made with (mostly) simple ingredients you'd find at home rather than the laundry list of ingredients we've used to seeing.

A 10-ounce package was on sale for $2.99.

News: Baskin-Robbins Coming to Grocery Stores This Spring

Baskin-Robbins has partnered up with Boardwalk Frozen Treats to bring Baskin-Robbins ice cream and frozen treats to grocery stores here in the US starting this spring.