VIDEO REVIEW: Trolli Sour Brite Sloths

Purchased Price: FREE*
Size: 4.25 oz. bag
Purchased at: Received from Trolli, but available exclusively at 7-Eleven
Nutrition Facts: (5 pieces) 90 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 30 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

*Disclosure: Received free samples from Trolli. Receiving samples did not influence the review.

REMINDER: Half-Price Sonic Shakes and Ice Cream Slushes Today

Sonic Half Price April 13

Sonic is currently running a promotion called Sonic Nights, which you can get the chain’s Shakes and Ice Cream Slushes at half-price after 8 p.m. throughout the week.

But what if you want one at half-price for breakfast, lunch, or after you sneak out of the office at 4:10 p.m.? Well, it’s your lucky day, my work-skipping friend. All-day today (April 13), Sonic is offering all its Shakes and Ice Cream Slushes at half-price.

The offer is valid at participating locations while supplies last. There is a limit of five per order, add-ins cost extra, and the offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

REVIEW: Arby’s Traditional Greek Gyro

Arby s Traditional Greek Gyro

Thank heavens this isn’t a video review because I’m still not sure how to say gyro correctly.

It got me thinking that I hope one day this item is popular enough to be on the same playing field with something like fajitas, which I can currently call fa-jee-tas but it’s okay because everybody knows I’m saying it wrong on purpose to be funny.

For gyros?? Definitely can’t play that game. If Arby’s new Traditional Greek Gyro is any indicator for what’s in store, though, then our future is looking very lamprós (the Greek word for bright).

This gyro is certainly traditional as there are just the basic set of ingredients you would hope to find in one – the meat, tzatziki sauce, gyro seasoning, red onion, tomatoes, and shredded iceberg lettuce all nestled up in a warm flatbread.

The vegetables were okay and pretty much the type that you would find at most fast food joints. If I had to nitpick it would be wishing that the lettuce could have been a bit crunchier. The tzatziki sauce was abundant bringing the many dry components together but the taste didn’t really punch me in the face with flavor.

Arby s Traditional Greek Gyro 2

The flatbread, well, it pains me to say this because I absolutely love fluffy bread, but in this instance it was just too darn fluffy. My first few bites were nothing but bread until I made it to the center where the insides were more plentiful and could counterbalance.

Arby’s though is all about the meat, right? I mean THEY HAVE THE MEATS don’t they? Living up to their tagline the gyro meat in this was really, really good even if the amount was a bit on the light side. The meat was speckled with herbs and spices and the flavor was seriously spot on. The pieces were even shaped as if they had just been sliced off of a vertical rotisserie! Even with the lackluster other components, the meat definitely made up for them, meaning that I really did enjoy this gyro.

I got two as you can see below in the purchased price and very quickly gobbled both up. I hope it returns in the future, maybe with some new variations. As long as the meat stays as flavorful I would definitely indulge again and hopefully by then I can butcher the pronunciation, but on purpose this time.

(Nutrition Facts – 710 calories, 390 calories from fat, 44 grams of fat,13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 1360 milligrams of sodium, 55 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of dietary fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 23 grams of protein..)

Purchased Price: $3.00 (2 for $6 deal)
Size: N/A
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Both visually appealing and great tasting meat. Arby’s getting an A in the subject of Attention to Detail. Renewed hope for a future where gyros and fajitas can stand side by side in popularity.
Cons: Too Fluffy flatbread that can sometimes takes over. Shredded lettuce that continues to underwhelm in fast food.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 4/13/2017

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Kettle Brand Chile Verde Potato Chips

Kettle Brand Chile Verde Potato Chips

Oooh, I wonder if this will be spicy. I’m sure they’ll be tasty because it’s rare Kettle Brand puts out a bad flavor. This caption was not brought to you by Kettle Brand Potato Chips. (Spotted by @junkfoodjeff at Kroger.)

Simply Cheetos Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeno

Simply Cheetos Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeno

It ain’t easy bein’ artificial flavors and color free. (Spotted by Dave C at Target.)

Fruity Sixlets

Fruity Sixlets

(Spotted by Sylvia at Zion Market.)

Gold Peak Coffee Salted Caramel

Gold Peak Coffee Salted Caramel

Back in my day, Gold Peak only made tea. Okay, the brand started in 2006, so it was also back in all of your days. (Spotted by Robbie at Big Lots.)

Marketside Chicken Tortellini Spinach  Cheese Ravioli and Italian Sausage Tortelloni

Marketside Chicken Tortellini, Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, and Italian Sausage Tortelloni)

Marketside Spinach Fettuccine

Marketside Spinach Fettuccine

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Welch s Frozen Fruits  Mango Medley Strawberry Banana Mix and Mangoes

Welch’s Frozen Fruits (Mango Medley, Strawberry Banana Mix, and Mangoes)

WHAT?! No mix with grapes? (Spotted by Debra G at Star Market.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! 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 do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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: On The Border Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch Tortilla Chips

On The Border Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

On The Border Zesty Ranch Tortilla Chips

On The Borderitos? (Spotted by James B at Schuncks.)

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.