SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Godiva Cookie Inspired Holiday Chocolates

/ / Spotted on Shelves

Godiva Cookie Inspired Holiday Chocolates

Godiva Cookie Inspired Holiday Chocolates 2

Godiva could’ve taken the easy route and bake holiday cookie, but it took the hard route and made chocolates that taste like holiday cookies. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Pokémon GO Frappuccino

/ / Fast Food News

Starbucks Pokemon GO Frappuccino

Are you still playing Pokémon GO? If so, yesterday, approximately 7,800 Starbucks locations in the U.S. turned into PokéStops or Gyms. Since I don’t play Pokémon GO, I have no idea what the previous sentence means.

If you do visit a Starbucks while playing Pokémon GO, you can catch the new Starbucks Pokémon GO Frappuccino. Also, remember to look up from your screen so you don’t run into anyone with hot coffee in their hands.

The blended beverage combines a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, raspberry syrup, and freeze-dried blackberries, all of which is topped with whipped cream. It’s available for a limited time at participating Starbucks stores.

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

(Image via Starbucks. Hat tip to Rene B.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 12/9/2016

/ / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

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.

Jones Wiz's Energizing Elixir

Jones Limited Edition Wiz’s Energizing Elixir

Orange and cream flavored soda for $2.99? It better be very energizing. (Spotted by Gary A at Target.)

Entenmann's Limited Edition Minis Raspberry Creme Jelly Rolls

Entenmann’s Limited Edition Minis Raspberry Creme Jelly Rolls

(Spotted by Caitlin J at ShopRite.)

Martin Dessert Gourmet Chocolate Log and Gourment Sugar Cream Log

Martin Dessert Gourmet Chocolate Log and Gourmet Sugar Cream Log

These gourmet logs remind me of something I’ve seen really recently, but I can’t put my finger on it. (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Hanover Blended Proteins (Cajun Style and Santa Fe Style)

Hanover Blended Proteins (Cajun Style and Santa Fe Style)

Hanover Blended Proteins (Sicilian Style and Caribbean Style)

Hanover Blended Proteins (Sicilian Style and Caribbean Style)

Protein vegetables with some chicken and wash it all down with a protein shake. (Spotted by Gary A at Walmart.)

Blue Harbor Fish Co. Wild Albacore Tuna in Water

Blue Harbor Fish Co. Wild Albacore Tuna in Water

Safe Catch Elite Solid Wild Tuna and Wild Albacore Tuna

Safe Catch Elite Solid Wild Tuna and Wild Albacore Tuna

Combine an expensive can of tuna with some expensive Sir Kensington’s Mayonnaise and you’ve got your tuna fish sandwich that probably doesn’t taste expensive. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Unreal Candy Cane, Ginger Snap, and Toffee Crunch Gems

/ / Spotted on Shelves

Unreal Candy Cane Gems

Unreal Ginger Snap Gems

Unreal Toffee Crunch Gems

Unreal’s red candy also has a smug look on its face. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Whole Foods.)

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.

REVIEW: Jack in the Box Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich

/ / Reviews / 1 Comment

Jack in the Box Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Jack in the Box’s Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken…

No, wait. That’s not accurate to me.

Jack in the Box’s Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich doesn’t deserve to have “Ranch” in its name, because, as I ate through all 672 calories, I tasted very little of it.

The limited time only menu item comes with a spicy “ranch” sauce, a spicy pepper jack cheese, and a spicy, crispy chicken fillet. It’s also topped with lettuce, tomato, and bacon on a buttery bakery bun. It’s surprising I didn’t taste much of the ranch sauce because a layer was spread on the top AND bottom buns. And to make sure it was the right sauce, I licked both buns.

But the spicy ranch sauce, along with the pepper jack, did help give the sandwich a mild heat that built up the more I ate. After trying the ingredients individually, it turns out the sauce and cheese are spicier than the chicken fillet.

But without the ranch flavor, the sandwich is a glorified Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Actually, I take that back. Even without the tangy ranch, it’s still a good sandwich and slightly better than the Spicy Chicken Sandwich because of the bacon and it’s spicier.

Jack in the Box Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich 2

The chewy, but not crispy bacon added a nice smoky element and, apparently, I’ve pleased the Bacon Gods because every bite had a little bit of pork. While the bacon wasn’t crispy (but is it ever at fast food places?) the chicken’s breading along the edges had a satisfying crunch. The chicken fillet itself was easy to bite through despite being a little dry and I got three tomato slices (BONUS!!!).

But an extra tomato slice doesn’t make up for the lack of ranch flavor. But it has pepper jack, it is spicy, has chicken, and is a sandwich, so I guess it fulfills the rest of its name.

(Nutrition Facts – 672 calories, 349 calories from fat, 39 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 1392 milligrams of sodium, 49 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.)

Purchased Price:
Size: N/A
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Spicier than a Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Bacon adds a nice smoky element. Chicken fillet has crispy edges. Bonus tomato!
Cons: Ranch flavor is lacking. Lettuce never looks like what’s in the promo photos. Doesn’t deserve the “ranch” in its name. Might not have enough spiciness for head heads.

Scroll to Top