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

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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

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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

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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.

FAST FOOD FIVE – 10/1/2013

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Here are five recent fast food news bites:

Jamba Juice’s delightful Pumpkin Smash smoothie is back for a limited time to give me brain freeze. (via PR Newswire)

Did you know October is National Cookie Month? Well, Papa John’s is reminding you in a big way. (via Business Wire)

Whoopie! Make your own Whoopie Pies at Baskin-Robbins! Okay, actually, I’m not too excited about what is basically an ice cream sandwich. (via PR Newswire)

Dunkin’ Donuts sure loves stuffing their Angus into things. But we have yet to see a Dunkin’ Angus Donut Sandwich, so maybe they don’t love it that much. (via Grub Grade)

Hey, people who go to Subway! SUBtember is over. Welcome, month with only a few discounted sandwiches! (via Grub Grade)

PRIZE DRAWING: Because I Want Some of You To Try Dairy-Free Frozen Treats

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You know how some people say they were into a band before they hit it big? Well, I was into Tofutti before you read about them in this sentence.

It was the 1980s and my parents wanted to stop my intake of ICEEs, so instead they got me soft serve Tofutti in a cone. Being from a Japanese family, we ate tofu regularly…well, my parents ate them, I stared at them with contempt. All I thought tofu could be was white, bland blocks, but Tofutti changed my perception with their tasty, dairy-free soft serve, which came in vanilla or chocolate.

Tofutti has grown since then and now they’ve got more dairy-free frozen treats than you can shake a cow’s tail at. They offer cones, bars, pints, and sandwiches.

The folks at Tofutti sent me a bunch of free product coupons to give away to Impulsive Buy readers. How many? Let’s just say, if I were in a club, I could make it rain Tofutti coupons. With so many coupons there will be 10 winners.

If you’re wondering if Tofutti products are available in your area, use the store locator on the Tofutti website.

To enter The Impulsive Buy’s Tofutti Coupon Giveaway, leave a comment with THIS post. You can say whatever you want in your comment. Please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winners for their mailing addresses.

We will stop accepting entries on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

For those of you who have a Twitter account, you can get an additional entry by tweeting the following by Tuesday, October 8, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time:

Hey @theimpulsivebuy! I want to try @tofuttibrand treats w/o dairy on a ferry with a merry fairy named Kerry and a scary canary named Terry

So just copy, paste, and tweet. Only one tweet per Twitter account.

Good luck!

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