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Dec 4, 2014

Review: Popeyes - Spice Box Chicken

Popeyes' Spice Box Chicken features thin strips of white meat chicken marinated, battered, deep-fried, and then tossed in a blend of 12 spices.

An order came out to $3.99 and included a side and biscuit.

Carl's Jr. Tests "Aporkalypse" Breakfast Sandwich

Carl's Jr. is calling it the "Aporkalypse" and it's a huge breakfast sandwich they're testing that includes all three pork-based breakfast meats: bacon, sausage, and ham.

It was spotted recently out in Ontario, CA by the guys over at Wreckless Eating.

Krispy Kreme Buy One Dozen Donuts, Get One Free on 12/12/14

Krispy Kreme is offering a deal on December 12, 2014 where you can score a free dozen of their Original Glazed donuts when you buy a dozen Original Glazed donuts.

They're calling it "The Day of the Dozens" because of the consecutive 12s in the date, and the deal is good at participating Krispy Kreme locations.

Dunkin' Donuts Debuts New Holiday Wreath Donut

Dunkin' Donuts introduces the new Holiday Wreath Donut as we head into December. The festive yeast ring donut comes topped with green icing and a red icing drizzle to mimic the design of a holiday wreath.

Jack in the Box Adds New Peppermint Oreo Shake

Jack in the Box's new Peppermint Oreo Shake is here for the holiday season and features peppermint syrup and Oreo cookies blended with vanilla ice cream.

It's available while supplies last at a suggested price of $2.79 for a regular 16-oz shake and $3.29 for a large 24-oz shake.

Dec 3, 2014

Review: Starbucks - Pumpkin Bread

Starbucks' Pumpkin Bread is a lightly spiced bread made with pumpkin topped with crushed pumpkin seeds. Unlike other pumpkin baked goods, it's available all year round.

I bought a slice for $2.45.

Baskin-Robbins' December 2014 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins celebrates the month of December with York Peppermint Pattie ice cream as the flavor of the month. It features mint-flavored ice cream swirled with a dark chocolate mint-flavored ribbon.

Review: Pizza Hut - Old Fashioned Meat Brawl Pizza

Pizza Hut’s Old Fashioned Meat Brawl pizza features classic marinara sauce, meatballs, fresh red onions and diced Roma tomatoes, flavored up with their “Hut Favorite” seasoning on the crust edge.

I purchased a large online for $11 but the regular retail price is $15.49.

Burger King Brings Back Yumbo Ham & Cheese Sandwich

After 40 years, Burger King brings back the Yumbo Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich. Available for a limited time, the Yumbo features slices of thin-sliced black forest ham, melted American cheese, lettuce, and mayo on the same sesame seed hoagie bun as the Original Chicken Sandwich.

McDonald's Adds Clementine Option to Happy Meals

McDonald's adds whole Cuties California Clementines as a seasonal side option to their Happy Meals. The kid-sized, easy-to-peel citrus fruit are offers along with apples and Strawberry Go-Gurt as possible Happy Meal side choices.

Dec 2, 2014

Review: Papa John's - Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Papa John's new Philly Cheesesteak Pizza is a hand-tossed pizza with creamy garlic sauce, topped with steak, onions, and green peppers, then covered with mozzarella and provolone cheese.

The pizza is being offered at $12 for a large, but I picked up one for $8.50 with a local discount given on days that the Lakers are playing.

Taco Bell Testing Several Fried Chicken Strips Menu Items

Along with the Biscuit Taco, Taco Bell is testing a number of menu items featuring fried chicken strips breaded with tortilla chips. The test items include the new Chickstar, which is similar to a Crunchwrap Supreme but with chicken, as well as new GoStrips wraps.

Panera Bread's 2014 Holiday Menu

Panera Bread has a number of new and returning items for their seasonal 2014 Holiday Menu.

From the return of the Steak & White Cheddar Panini to the new Mitten Cookie, here's what's being featured at Panera Bread for the holidays:

Dairy Queen's December 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen brings back the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard for December 2014's Blizzard of the Month. Available throughout the month of December, the flavor features crushed peppermint candy cane pieces and choco chunks mixed into vanilla soft serve.

New 2014 Holiday Tic Tac Flavors

Tic Tac offers two new flavors for this holiday season: new Cherry Apple Twist and Candy Cane.

Cherry Apple Twist is a combination of cherry- and green apple-flavored fruit mints (in red and green of course), while Candy Cane offers the taste of classic candy cane without any sticky mess (they're pink and white rather than red and white).

Dec 1, 2014

Review: Starbucks - Turkey & Havarti Sandwich

Starbucks' Turkey & Havarti Sandwich features thick-sliced roasted turkey, dill Havarti cheese, lettuce, and scallion mayo on harvest wheat bread.

I bought a sandwich for $5.95.

Popeyes Fries Up New Spice Box Chicken

Popeyes' latest special is new Spice Box Chicken, which features thin strips of white meat chicken marinated, battered, deep-fried, and then, tossed in a blend of 12 spices.

You might remember that I mentioned that the new item would probably be released in December and here it is.

McDonald's Holiday Pies Now Available at Select Locations for 2014

McDonald's Holiday Pies are back for the 2014 holidays, but only at select locations that opt to carry them.

The turnover-style pies feature a sugar cookie crust with rainbow nonpareils baked in and a custard filling.

50% Off All Pizzas at Domino's Through 12/7

Kicking off December, Domino's is offering a 50% discount off the regular menu price on all pizzas ordered online. The deal is good through Sunday, December 7, 2014.

Menu prices vary by location but this list with the discount applied should give you a good idea of how the deal compares to any of their other deals:

Two Free Slices of Cheesecake with Every $25 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card Purchase Today Only

As a Cyber Monday deal, The Cheesecake Factory is offering two free slices of cheesecake with every $25 Cheesecake Factory gift card purchased online today only.