Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week from sites that have way more traffic than we do. Enjoy.
The American Promise In A Free Refill (via The New Yorker)
11 Brain-Freezing Facts for Slurpee’s 50th Birthday (via Mental Floss)
We need to call American breakfast what it often is: dessert (via Vox)
Why is Utah So Crazy About Fry Sauce? (via Atlas Obscura)
Chuck E. Cheese’s newest item is the Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza.
It features a savory buffalo buttermilk ranch sauce, 100 percent whole milk mozzarella, Colby jack cheese, premium white meat chicken, and freshly sliced onions on Chuck E. Cheese’s traditional or Thin & Crispy crust.
The pizza is available nationwide now through October 2.
If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
(Image via Chuck E. Cheese)
The last time Taco Bell tinkered with their Crunchwrap was when the chain introduced smaller versions called Crunchwrap Sliders. Now Taco Bell is offering the Triple Double Crunchwrap, a larger version of their classic menu item.
It features two layers of seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, and tostada shell, and another layer of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream in a flour tortilla. There’s also a spicy version with jalapeños and a spicy ranch sauce.
The Triple Double Crunchwrap has 700 calories, 30 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 1550 milligrams of sodium, 85 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, and 23 grams of protein. The Spicy version has 780 calories, 38 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 1850 milligrams of sodium, 87 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, and 23 grams of protein.
If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
(Image via Taco Bell’s Facebook page)
The cherry-flavored Cheerwine ended up in Krispy Kreme doughnuts so it was inevitable Krispy Kreme would end up in Cheerwine. According to the Consumerist, it’s only available in certain North Carolina, South Carolina, and Savannah, GA stores. (Spotted by Blu at Food Lion.)
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.
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.
If I want an Un-light & Un-fit version of this, I’ll just use a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup as a yogurt spoon. (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Big Y.)
Oh, the wet sounds these mousse yogurts make. (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Big Y.)
It appears Chobani has been Chobusy. (Spotted by Chris B at Walmart.)
Go-Gurt for older kids. (Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)
If you think the yogurt aisle is already crowded, it’s about to get even more so with all of these yogurt drinks. (Spotted by Adam S at Tops Friendly Markets and Elizabeth L at Big Y.)
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.
