WEEKEND READING – 5/13/2017

McDonald s Apple Pie

Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week or so. Enjoy.

A Brief History of McDonald’s Apple Pie (via Eater)

A teen’s tweet asking for free Wendy’s chicken nuggets just surpassed Ellen DeGeneres’ record for the most retweets of all time (via Business Insider)

Doughnuts Are on a Global Rampage, and They Must Be Stopped (via Bloomberg)

12 Refreshing Facts About Coca-Cola (via Mental Floss)

Customer Accuses Burger King Of Bogus BOGO Deals (via Consumerist)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee (Black and Cocoa & Honey)

Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee  Black and Cocoa  Honey

Starbucks is going to make some cold cash with these bottled cold brew coffee drinks. (Spotted by Adam S at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Lindt Hello Summer Edition Frozen Yogurt Bar

Lindt Hello Summer Edition Frozen Yogurt Bar

Hmmm. What would I enjoy more on a hot summer day? Would I rather have actual frozen yogurt or a frozen yogurt bar that’s not a frozen yogurt bar? (Spotted by Rachel C at Lindt Chocolate Store.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe Marbled Cheesecake

Hershey s Kisses Deluxe Marbled Cheesecake

Marbled cheesecake? Deluxe indeed! (Spotted by Rachel C at The Food Emporium.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.