FAST FOOD FIVE – 10/6/2013

Pizza Hut, Fernandina Beach, FL (Amelia Island)

Here are five recent fast food news bites:

A three cheese stuffed crust pizza? A three cheese stuffed crust pizza! A three cheese stuffed crust pizza! Come on, Pizza Hut! Get stupid! Get crazy! Stuff your crust with something that doesn’t bore my eyes, tongue, and stomach! (via Grub Grade)

Get ready for an increase in KFC crumbs in automobiles. (via Businesswire)

Also, get ready for an increase in Sonic Drive-In crumbs in automobiles. (via Businesswire)

Is there a popular flavor that hasn’t made its way into a Rita’s Italian ice? It turns out there is. (via PR Newswire)

Booghnuts! Krispy Skremes have returned! (via Grub Grade)

Image via flickr user Tadson / CC BY ND 2.0

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (CARAMEL APPLE EDITION) – 10/4/2013

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.

Jolly rancher caramel apple lollipops

Thank goodness for these because it’s impossible to stick an entire caramel apple in my mouth. (Spotted by Sara at Target.)

Archer FArms Caramel Apple Coffee

Dammit, Coffee-mate! You had to discontinue your caramel apple creamer! That would’ve gone great with this, if it turns out it’s horrible. (Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Charms super blow pop Caramel Apple

What a perfect combination! Blow Pops are two treats in one and so are caramel apples. They’re also both on sticks and could rot my teeth. (Spotted by James at Walgreens.)

Milky Way Caramel Apple Minis

Look! Limited Edition Milky Way Caramel Apple Minis are back! I guess they sold well enough last year. (Spotted by Lindsay at Target.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (PUMPKIN EDITION) – 10/3/2013

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.

Limited Edition Dreyer's Pumpkin Patch

Hey, Linus! While you wait for The Great Pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, why not enjoy some Limited Edition Dreyer’s Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream? No, because it’s cold? Oh yeah, I guess so. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Kraft Jet-Puffed Pumpkin Spice Mallows

I wonder how these would taste after being toasted or burnt over a campfire. Mmm…Pumpkin Scorch Mallows. (Spotted by Lindsay at Walmart.)

Limited Edition Planters Pumpkin Spice Almonds

Planters Pumpkin Spice Almonds are back with a scary looking Mr. Peanut on the packaging. Awesome way to get into the Halloween spirit, Planters! (Spotted by Claire at Weis.)

Entenmann's Pumpkin Muffin Little Bites

I want to juggle these…or pop as many as possible into my mouth and then attempt to recite the alphabet. (Spotted by Maria at Target.)

Duncan Hines Limited Edition Decadent Pumpkin Spice Cupcake

Awww, man! Ingredients? Instructions? Insufferable. I’ll just take the pumpkin spice frosting from this and then top the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins with it. (Spotted by Kelley at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

QUICK REVIEW: Ultimate Chicken Helper Cheddar Broccoli

Chicken Helpter Ultimate Cheddar Broccoli

Purchased Price: $3.00 (on sale)
Size: 8.9 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Creamy and cheesy. Made with real cheddar cheese. Quick and simple to prepare. I’d make it again if I was feeling slightly more energetic than microwaveable meal lazy. Pasta was cooked just right. Better when you add your own broccoli. Thank goodness Betty Crocker didn’t call it Xtreme Chicken Helper.
Cons: What makes it “Ulitmate” is kind of lame; it’s just a creamy cheddar cheese sauce packet. Cheese sauce packet doesn’t seems to make it creamier than non-Ultimate Chicken Helper. Size of broccoli pieces look like someone sneezed on a cutting board that was just used to chop broccoli and all the leftover bits flew onto this dish.

Chicken Helpter Ultimate Cheddar Broccoli Closeup

Nutrition Facts (prepared): 1 cup – 310 calories, 90 calories from fat, 10 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat*, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 670 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of sugar, 27 grams of protein.

*made with partially hydrogenated oils

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/2/2013

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.

Kraft Chipotle Philadelphia Cream Cheese

I’m not sure how to use this Kraft Philadelphia Chipotle Cream Cheese spread. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

Farm Rich Chili Cheese Bites

Oh wait, now I do. (Spotted by Jeff at Walmart.)

Kraft Philadelphia 2x Protein Cream Cheese

Some people get their protein from meat. Some people get their protein from nuts. Some people get their protein from soy. And some people are going to get their protein from Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese. (Spotted by Lindsay at Kroger.)

Tyson Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets Chicken Breast Strips

Looking at these Tyson Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets make me wonder if McDonald’s Hot Mustard sauce is gluten free. (Checks internet.) Yes, it is. Thanks internet! I wish more people would use you to answer whatever questions they have. (Spotted by Jamie at Target.)

Ortega Fiesta Flats

So many spicy ideas running through my head about how I can top these Ortega Fiesta Flats. (Spotted by Melissa at Target.)

Tums Chewy Delight Antacid

Maybe I should get a bag of these Tums Chewy Delights if I actually make all the spicy ideas running through my head with those Ortega Fiesta Flats. (Spotted by Sylvia at Von’s.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.