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Sep 12, 2013

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.

News: Carl's Jr. - New Buffalo Blue Cheese Crisscut Fries

Carl's Jr. expands the Buffalo and blue cheese theme of their latest burger to their Crisscut Fries with new, limited-time Buffalo Blue Cheese Crisscut Fries.

The dish features Carl's Jr.'s seasoned Crisscut (or waffle-cut to some) Fries topped with blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing and Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce. The topped fries figure to be around for as long as the new Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger since they share a few key ingredients.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Angus Steak Big N' Toasted Breakfast Sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts combines Angus steak with their Big N' Toasted Breakfast Sandwich for the new, limited-time Angus Steak Big N' Toasted Breakfast Sandwich.

Meant for heartier appetities, the Angus Steak Big N' Toasted features two eggs, Angus steak, and a slice of American cheese between two thick slices of Texas toast.

The original Big N' Toasted breakfast sandwich was first introduced in 2011, while Angus steak made its first appearance on the Dunkin' menu in 2012.

News: Popeyes - $2.99 Two Pieces and Biscuit Deal for September

I'm a little late on this one: Popeyes is offering two pieces of fried chicken (leg and thigh or breast and wing) and a biscuit for $2.99.

The deal is good for the entire month of September, which happens to be National Chicken Month (they're calling it "Love that Chicken! Month").

Sep 10, 2013

Review: KFC - Colonel's Original Sandwich

KFC's Colonel's Original Sandwich features a piece of Original Recipe Boneless chicken with Colonel's sauce on a sweet Hawaiian Bread bun.

I picked one up for $2.99.

News: McDonald's - New Mighty Wings

McDonald's is offering new Mighty Wings for a limited-time. The bone-in chicken wings feature a "bold, spicy breading."

The new wings come just in time for the start of football season. They come in orders of 3 pieces, 5 pieces, and 10 pieces with prices starting at $2.99 for 3 pieces and up to $8.99 for 10 pieces..

Similar to Chicken McNuggets, you can choose from the same selection of sauces for dipping.

News: Del Taco - New CrunchTada Tostada and Pizzas

Del Taco has revamped their tostadas to come up with the new CrunchTada Tostada and expands the selection with new CrunchTada Pizzas.

The main feature of the CrunchTada line that gives its namesake crunch is a thick, fried corn shell.

Around the World: KFC Philippines - New Cheezy Bacon Fest

If there was ever an international promotion that belongs here in the US, it's the Cheezy Bacon Fest currently on offer at KFC Philippines.

The festival is basically the option to put bacon and cheese on most of the KFC menu including the Pasta Bowl (chicken on top of spaghetti), Rice Bowl, Twister, Chik'n Fillet (basically a KFC Snacker), Zinger (extra crispy chicken sandwich), Bucket of Fries (mmm... bucket), and Mashed Potatoes.

News: The Coffee Bean - Buy One, Get One Free Fall Event

The Coffee Bean is in the midst of a "Buy One, Get One Free" deal where you can buy either a Latte or Ice Blended drink in Pumpkin or Chocolate Hazelnut flavors and get another one of equal or lesser value for free.

The deal is only good through this Friday, September 13 during the hours of 2 pm to 6 pm at participating Coffee Bean locations.

Sep 9, 2013

Review: Arby's - Onion Mighty Minis

Arby's Onion Mighty Minis are new to their Snack 'N Save value menu and feature housemade crispy onions, au jus spread, and their signature thin-sliced roast beef on connected slider buns.

I picked up a pair for $2.69 (there's also a plain version with just roast beef on the slider buns for the same price).

News: Rita's Italian Ice - New Pumpkin Cheesecake Cream Ice

Rita's Italian Ice offers new, limited-time Pumpkin Cheesecake Cream Ice. 

The flavor is described as exhibiting the "smooth and velvety texture that only cheesecake has, while at the same time, having the subtle flavor of pumpkin and its complementary spices."

News: Wingstop introduces new Mango Habanero Wings

Wingstop goes spicy to welcome in the wing-centric football season with new, limited-time Mango Habanero Wings.

The sauce features a blend of sweet and heat, and is an available option for classic or boneless wings (i.e. chicken breast pieces). The wings are made to order and tossed in sauce.

Wingstop normally offers 10 regular menu sauces in addition to the new, limited-time flavor.

News: Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes - Kids Eat Free Mondays

Since school is back in session, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes is offering a "Kids Eat Free" deal good for every Monday in September.

Under the offer, you can receive one free kid's meal for children ages 12 and under with each purchase of a full-priced adult meal on Mondays in September.

The deal does not require a beverage purchase or a coupon and is good at all Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes locations in the US (excluding Express).

Sep 8, 2013

Review: Muller - Corner Yogurt: Choco Balls and Granola

Muller's Corner yogurt features lowfat yogurt with various toppings in a separate "corner" so that you can either flip the toppings onto the yogurt or dip the yogurt in the toppings however you like.

I recently tried the Choco Balls and Crunchy Granola flavors which came in 5.3-ounce container at 99 cents a piece on sale.

News: Outback - Unlimited Shrimp Deal

Outback Steakhouse offers all-you-can-eat shrimp with a limited-time $14.99 Steak and Unlimited Shrimp deal.

News: Nabisco - New Rice Thins

For those following a gluten-free diet, Nabisco now offers new Rice Thins snack crackers. They're made with rice for a baked crispy snack and have actually been available in Canada for some time.

According to the company, 30 percent of Americans are either thinking about adopting or have already adopted a gluten-free diet, and Rice Thins were developed to address that demand.

Rice Thins are currently available in three flavors: White Rice Original, Brown Rice Sea Salt & Pepper, and Brown Rice White Cheddar.

Sep 7, 2013

Review: Dannon - Vanilla Activia Greek Yogurt

Dannon Vanilla Activia nonfat Greek yogurt is vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt with Dannon's exclusive probiotic culture Bifidus Regularis, which helps "regulate the digestive system when consumed daily for two weeks."

A pack of four 5.3-oz cups was $3.99 on sale.