FAST FOOD NEWS: Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Bacon 3-Way Burger

Carl s Jr and Hardees Bacon 3 Way Thickburger

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Bacon 3-Way Burger comes with three different bacon products. First, there’s Applewood-smoked bacon strips. Second, there’s bacon crumbles. Finally, there’s a sweet and savory bacon jam that’s a combination of bacon pieces, balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, and molasses.

The non-bacon ingredients include lettuce, tomato, American cheese, a charbroiled beef patty, and a brioche-style bun.

The new menu item is available as a single patty for $4.49, a double patty for $5.49, and as a 100 percent Black Angus beef, 1/3-lb. Thickburger for $5.49, all of which can be ordered as a combo meal with fries and a drink starting at $6.99.

A Bacon 3-Way Burger with a 1/3 lb patty has 870 calories, 50 grams of fat, 18 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 140 milligrams of cholesterol, 2230 milligrams of sodium, 65 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of fiber, 22 grams of sugar, and 44 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via CKE Restaurants)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Jif Crunchers

Jif Crunchers

Popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts combined and coated with natural peanut butter. That’s a lot of P’s. (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/21/2016

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.

Trader Joe's Blueberry Poppy Seed Cookies

Trader Joe’s Blueberry Poppy Seed Cookies

Trader Joe's Organice Reduced Fat Coconut Milk

Trader Joe’s Organic Reduced Fat Coconut Milk

Trader Joe's Hass Avocado Oil

Trader Joe’s Hass Avocado Oil

Trader Joe's Organic 100% Melon Juice

Trader Joe’s Organic 100% Melon Juice

Mango Poppy Seed Cookies, Organic Reduced Fat Mango Milk, Mango Oil, and Mango Juice. Oh wait, sorry. I haven’t gotten Trader Joe’s mango madness out of my head. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Pepperidge Farm Harvest Blends Bread (Ancient Grains, Sprouted Grain, and Seeded Grain)

Pepperidge Farm Harvest Blends Bread (Ancient Grains, Sprouted Grain, and Seeded Grain)

Oroweat Healthfull Sprouted Wheat Bread

Oroweat Healthfull Sprouted Wheat Bread

I know what you folks like. New bread porn! Boom! (Spotted by Sarah D at Walmart.)

Quaker Blueberry Bash and Banana Bonanza Instant Oatmeal

Quaker Blueberry Bash and Banana Bonanza Instant Oatmeal

Combine the two flavors and you’ll get a big bowl of Banana Blueberry Bonanza Bash. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Sam's Choice Instant Oatmeal (Creamy Vanilla Bean & Honey and Creamy Blueberry)

Sam’s Choice Instant Oatmeal (Creamy Vanilla Bean & Honey and Creamy Blueberry)

Mmmm. Creamy. (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

TGI Fridays Nacho Cheese Loaded Tater Tots

TGI Fridays Nacho Cheese Loaded Tater Tots

There better be oven instructions for these or they come with a crisping tray. #soggytotssuck (Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

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REVIEW: Devour Chicken & Waffles

Devour Chicken & Waffles

One of the saddest frozen meals I’ve ever put into my mouth was the Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles. After being punished by radiation, the waffles were soggy and the breaded chicken patties were limp and lacked any discernible crunch. Eggo waffles and Burger King chicken nuggets would be a significant upgrade.

With my previous frozen chicken and waffles experience tattooed onto my head, I purchased this Devour Chicken & Waffles frozen entree with the expectation that it might be slightly better. According to the box, the frozen food features “premium crispy breaded white meat chicken patty strips served with Belgian waffle sticks and a side of syrup for dipping.”

After opening the box, I saw a ray of sunshine. Actually, it was a ray of gray, which usually means sadness, but in this case it was the opposite. The interior of the box was lined with the gray, slick material used for microwaveable crisping trays. Seeing it gave me a glimmer of hope that these chicken and waffles would be okay.

Although the photo below of burnt-looking waffles might make you think otherwise. But I assure you, they might be burnt-looking, but they’re not burnt-tasting.

Devour Chicken & Waffles 2

The crisping tray makes a significant difference when it comes to texture. The waffle sticks have a slightly fluffy interior and a crispy exterior that makes them feel as if they’ve been through a toaster cycle. And the chicken strips have a lightly crispy texture that’s similar to fast food chicken nuggets.

The chicken strips have enough flavor that they could be eaten without dipping them into the syrup, but the same can’t be said about the Belgian waffle strips. They’re bland compared to other frozen Belgian waffles I’ve had.

But thank goodness for the included Heinz Breakfast Syrup. It tastes as generic as its name, but it does bring a satisfying sweetness to this meat and carbs affair. And there’s enough of it to dip all the waffles and chicken.

However, everything is not all sugar, chicken breading spice, and everything nice. If you let the waffle sticks sit out too long, they go from being crispy and fluffy to dry and crunchy.

Overall, I enjoyed Devour’s Chicken & Waffles. I don’t know if it’s the best microwaveable chicken & waffles offering, but it’s definitely better than the rock bottom experience of Hungry-Man’s attempt at the sweet and savory dish.

(Nutrition Facts – 620 calories, 190 calories from fat, 21 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1150 milligrams of sodium, 83 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 36 grams of sugar, 24 grams of protein..)

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: 9.25 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Better than Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles. Crisping tray works! Chicken can be eaten on their own. Enough syrup for waffles AND chicken.
Cons: Belgian waffle strips slightly bland. If sits out too long, the waffle sticks turn dry and crunchy. Might not be filling for some people. Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/20/2016

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.

Just Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Just Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Just Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Just Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Just give me a White Out pen and I’ll add more white space to the packaging. Or I’ll erase the dot from the J and make folks think it’s “lust.” (Spotted by Jen H at Walmart.)

Limited Edition Stonyfield Organic YoKids Squeezers Birthday Cake

Limited Edition Stonyfield Organic YoKids Squeezers Birthday Cake

Happy 33rd birthday, Stonyfield! (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Stouffer’s Fit Kitchen Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Sweet & Smoky BBQ

Stouffer’s Fit Kitchen Sweet & Smoky BBQ

Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Verde

Stouffer’s Fit Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Verde

Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Teriyaki Chicken

Stouffer’s Fit Kitchen Teriyaki Chicken

Better tasting than protein powder shakes? I dunno. But definitely less chalky. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Jif Hazelnut Chocolate Nut Butter Granola Bars

Jif Hazelnut Chocolate Nut Butter Granola Bars

There’s also an Almond Chocolate variety. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Tasteful Selections Chili Lime Take & Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Chili Lime Take & Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Chipotle BBQ Take & Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Chipotle BBQ Take & Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Black Pepper, Rosemary & Thyme Take & Shake Potatoes

Tasteful Selections Black Pepper, Rosemary & Thyme Take & Shake Potatoes

Shake it, shake it like a mashed potatoes, shake it, shake it. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

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