FAST FOOD FIVE – 11/30/2013

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Here are five recent fast food news bites:

Subway is offering six-inch Cold Cut Combo and Meatball Marinara sandwiches for two dollars to celebrate Customer Appreciation Month. I would’ve preferred a Christmas gift, but I guess this is okay. (via Subway)

Nothing says “holiday” like a chipotle chicken and bacon pizza. (via Business Wire)

The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard is back at Dairy Queen! Oh wait. Since this has come out every year for the past few years, let me rewrite the first sentence to truly express my excitement. Yawn. The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard is back at Dairy Queen…aaaagain. (via Grub Grade)

Maybe it’s the Thanksgiving that’s still in me, but just reading about eight pieces of chicken, two sides, four biscuits, and a dozen chocolate chip cookies makes me sleepy. (via Business Wire)

Jamba Juice’s Eggnog Jubilee is back! And we already reviewed it! And just let me add another sentence so that I can use another exclamation point! (via PR Newswire)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SEASONAL EDITION) – 11/29/2013

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.

Christmas MIlk

Christmas Milk! (Spotted by Jeremy at Kroger.)

Snyder's Pretzel Dips Dark Chocolate Covered York Peppermint Pretzel Sandwich

Snyder’s of Hanover Dark Chocolate Covered York Peppermint Pretzel Sandwiches are back! Food Junk reviewed them in 2011.
(Spotted by Ariana at Duane Reade.)

Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cakes

At first glance, it looks like Santa is enjoying a cigar. (Spotted by Emily at Target.)

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Roca

Wouldn’t this be more awesome if it was coated with crushed peppermint? You know, like the way crushed almonds surround an Almond Roca. (Spotted by Jason at Fry’s Foods.)

Terra Limited Edition

Welcome back Terra Cinnamon Spice Sweet Potato Chips! Oh, it looks like you brought a new friend with you. Here’s Junk Food Guy’s Terra Cinnamon Spice Sweet Potato Chips review. (Spotted by Charmi at Foodland.)

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: Lipton Natural Energy Premium Black Tea

Lipton Natural Energy Premium Black Tea

Purchased Price: FREE*
Size: 40 tea bags
Purchased at: Given to us by Lipton
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: 75 milligrams of sweet, sweet caffeine per cup, which is 20 milligrams more than regular Lipton black tea and the ONLY thing that gets me excited about this tea. When it cools down a little, it makes a wonderful hand warmer while in a mug. Rainforest Alliance Certified. Drinking tea with your pinky sticking out.
Cons: Tastes like any ol’ black tea. There are tastier ways to get caffeine. Not sure if has flavonoids (if it did, wouldn’t Lipton want to let everyone know?). Not as aromatic as regular Lipton black tea. Microwaving Red Bull to have a warm pick-me-up.

Lipton Natural Energy Premium Black Tea Closeup

*Thanks to the folks at Lipton for sending me two boxes of Lipton Natural Energy Premium Black Tea to keep me caffeinated for a while.

Nutrition Facts: 0 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of carbohydrates, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/27/2013

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.

French's Crunch Time Entrees

Oh how you’ve grown, French’s! I remember when you were just mustard and French fried onions. (Spotted by Lauren at Publix.)

Swish Mouthwash

Hey, it’s Swish Mouthwash, which should not be confused with Swish Mouthwash from the Philippines. (Spotted by Sylvia at Walmart.)

Royal Instant Greek Yogurt Pudding Mix

These Royal Instant Greek Yogurt Pudding mixes are kind of messing with my mind. It’s a yogurt pudding or a pudding yogurt? Does it have the consistency of yogurt or pudding? (Spotted by Chami at Times.)

Green Giant Limited Edition Italian Herb Steamers

Remember when “limited edition” was used on really special products. It used to really mean something. It brought excitement. It brought smiles to faces. It made you want to buy it. But nowadays they’ll print those two words on any old product. See above. (Spotted by Marvo at Walmart.)

Lipton Tea & Honey Liquid

l just realized I could turn a swimming pool into a giant iced tea glass with these Lipton Tea & Honey Liquid water enhancers. (Spotted by Joshua 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.

QUICK REVIEW: Nestea Half Lemonade Half Iced Tea Liquid Water Enhancer

Nestea Half Lemonade Half Iced Tea Liquid Water Enhancer

Purchased Price: $3.99 (on sale)
Size: 1.76 fl oz.
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Drinkable, but I’d rather get myself an Arizona Arnold Palmer Half & Half. No sugar. No calories. Made from real tea leaves. 26 eight-ounce servings per bottle. Being mesmerized by the liquid water enhancer being shot into a glass of water.
Cons: Lemonade and iced tea flavors are too mild. I wouldn’t call it a lemonade flavor, it’s more like lemon juice. Not for those who hate propylene glycol. No caffeine. Unlike MiO which disperses easily without stirring, this needs a spoon, finger, or whatever you have handy as a stirrer.

Nutrition Facts: about 1/2 tsp. – 0 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

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