Archive
Aug 15, 2015

Review: Papa John's - Cinnamon Knots

Papa John's Cinnamon Knots feature twisted baked dough topped with cinnamon and drizzled with icing.

Lean Cuisine Rebrands with More Organic, High-Protein, and Gluten-Free Options

Lean Cuisine rebrands with less of an emphasis on low-calorie meals and more of a focus on more specific dietary demands such as for organic, high-protein-and gluten-free entrees.

Nissin Leaves More Room in Cup Noodles for Toppings

Nissin ups the convenience factor of their Cup Noodles with a new cup that is both microwaveable as well as roomier so that you can cook any extra toppings you want to add in the cup rather than separately.

Aug 14, 2015

Frozen Friday: Zatarain's - Blackened Chicken with Yellow Rice

Zatarain's Blackened Chicken with Yellow Rice features seasoned grilled chicken with yellow rice, bell pepper, and onion.

A 10.5-oz package cost me $1.88 on sale.

Chobani Launches Three New Flip Flavors

Chobani has launched three new Flip flavors as well as a number of other flavors across their yogurt range.

Muller Introduces New Dessert-Inspired Yogurt

Muller Yogurt now comes in four new dessert-inspired flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake, Raspberry Brownie Supreme, Peach Cobbler, and Dulce de Leche Delight.

Aug 13, 2015

Review: Arby's - Loaded Italian Sub

Arby's Loaded Italian sub comes “loaded” with ham,  pepperoni, salami, banana peppers, red onion, tomato, and lettuce topped with Swiss cheese, a red wine vinaigrette, and garlic aioli, all on a toasted Italian roll.

Nissin Introduces Ramen-Flavored Soft Serve

Nissin now offers new ramen-flavored soft serve ice cream in mini Cup Noodle foam containers at the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama, Japan.

Aug 12, 2015

Sara Lee Offers Free Lunch Notes in Case You Can't Write Your Own

In somewhat of a strange back-to-school promotion, Sara Lee is offering free personalized and printable lunch notes that you can pass along to your kid (or kid-at-heart loved one).

Burger King Adds a Spicy Twist to the Extra Long Cheeseburger

Burger King has been popping out variants of the Extra Long Cheeseburger and closely related Original Chicken Sandwich every few months now, it seems like. The latest adds some heat in the form of sliced jalapenos for the descriptively named "Extra Long Jalapeno Cheeseburger."

Aug 11, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Dare Devil Loaded Grillers

L to R: Mild Chipotle, Hot Habanero, and Fiery Ghost Pepper
Taco Bell's Dare Devil Loaded Grillers feature grilled burritos filled with seasoned beef, red tortilla chips, nacho cheese, and one of three spicy sauces: Mild Chipotle, Hot Habanero, and Fiery Ghost Pepper.

Half-Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic on August 13, 2015

Sonic will be running a deal on their Cheeseburgers where they'll be half-off the regular price on Thursday, August 13, 2015.


Burger King Debuts New Fiery Chicken Fries

Fans of Burger King's Chicken Fries hoping for something with a bit more heat don't have to wait any longer as the chain debuts new Fiery Chicken Fries.

Aug 10, 2015

Review: Lay's - Southern Biscuits and Gravy Potato Chips

Lay's Southern Biscuits and Gravy Potato Chips feature the brand's classic potato chips dusted with a seasoning that supposedly tastes like the classic Southern comfort dish.

Aug 9, 2015
Aug 8, 2015

Starbucks Hong Kong Gets New Honeycomb Crunch Frappuccinos

The latest Starbucks Frappuccinos in Hong Kong come topped with pieces of honeycomb crunch, a honeyed candy with a honeycomb-like structure. They're probably best known as part of a Crunchie candy bar.

Aug 7, 2015

Review: Papa John's - Grilled Chicken Margherita Pizza

Papa John's Grilled Chicken Margherita Pizza is a thin crust with a combination of pizza sauce, basil pesto, and mozzarella, topped with grilled white meat chicken and diced Roma tomatoes.

Tastykake Launches New Mini Cupcakes

Going for a more snackable version of their cupcakes, Tastykake adds new "Minis" Cupcakes.

Jon Stewart Gets His Own Sandwich at Arby's as Farewell Gift

Arby's Daily Deli sandwich.
As Jon Stewart exits his role as host of The Daily Show after 16 years, Arby's shows a sense of humor by gifting him a farewell video and a secret menu sandwich.

Aug 6, 2015

Review: Corner Bakery - Grilled Flats

Corner Bakery's Grilled Flats feature grilled flatbread sandwiches with various fillings. I tried the Southwest Chicken, Chicken Caesar, and Avocado & Spinach versions recently.