SPOTTED: Ben & Jerry’s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream

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Ben Jerry s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream

I love banana ice cream. I loved it in Ben & Jerry’s One Love. So combining it with chocolate ice cream and mini peanut butter cups sounds like a winner. The combination of those flavors remind me of the Elvis Reese’s Peanut Butter and Banana Cup that was released over a decade ago. (Spotted by Jim R at Safeway.)

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REVIEW: Nestle Toll House Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough and Edible Fudge Brownie Batter

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Nestle Toll House Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough and Edible Fudge Brownie Batter

Friends, edible cookie dough is so 2019.

It’s 2020, and it marks the brave new world of EDIBLE BATTER. Nestle Toll House has one foot in the past and one foot in the future with its launch of Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough and Edible Fudge Brownie Batter.

I thought the first two flavors were outstanding. And even though I didn’t need another flavor, I’m never going to say no to colorful candy sprinkles!

Nestle Toll House Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough

Upon opening, the color and smell reinforced birthday cake. Like with the other flavors, I marveled at how easy it was to scoop as it wasn’t goopy or too hard. I was also happy to see that the color of the sprinkles didn’t bleed the way the M&M’s did in the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Monster flavor.

The taste delivered Funfetti, which is like sugar cookies. As expected, the sprinkles didn’t add much except a little color.

What caught me off guard was the texture. There was a distinct grittiness that I didn’t notice in the other flavors. I mean, one could argue there’s more realism with it – like you’re getting the granulated sugar that you mixed into your real dough! Or maybe it was the texture from the sprinkles that created this experience. Either way, it read as extra gritty to me.

One last gripe about this flavor, the “Made with 100% Real Fun” claim on the container made me roll my eyes. I have a personal vendetta against useless claims like this because it cheapens us all!!

Nestle Toll House Edible Fudge Brownie Batter

As for the edible batter – two words: HECK YES!

The smell immediately reminded me of Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix, and it took me back to elementary school with me in my parents’ kitchen mixing away. The ability for this new flavor to conjure up intense nostalgia, just from its smell, is part of its magic.

The batter itself was dense, rich, and delicious – quite cocoa forward and chocolate-intense, so calling it Devil’s Food Cake wouldn’t be off!

So, which is it, Tiffany, cake or brownie?!

This could easily be a base batter for making Devil’s Food Cake OR fudge brownies! BUT, I find brownie more fitting because the firmer texture of cookie dough translated into this new batter reminds me of eating the ooey-gooey core of a slightly underbaked fudge brownie.

I did notice there were white unmixed bits that were a stark contrast to the deep chocolate brown. OK, Nestle, that’s a bit TOO MUCH realism. I know I was a terrible cake mixer as a kid, but no need to remind me. But jokes aside, I have no idea what these bits were, and I could see how they could be off-putting.

Nestle Toll House Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough and Edible Fudge Brownie Batter 2

All in all, these edible goodies were executed quite well. Yes, there were small issues, but I didn’t find them egregious. However, what could be a deal-breaker is the new price! I was a bit taken aback by the price increase from $4.49 to $6 on all flavors. The food is good, but dang that is premium!

Purchased Price: $5.99 each
?Size: 15 oz. container
?Purchased at: Meijer
?Rating: 7 out of 10 (Funfetti), 9 out of 10 (Fudge)
?Nutrition Facts: (2 Tbsp) Funfetti – 140 calories, 4 grams of total fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 9 milligrams of cholesterol, 110 milligrams of sodium, 25 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 14 grams of total sugars, 14 grams of added sugars, and 1 grams of protein. Fudge Brownie Batter – 140 calories, 4.5 grams of total fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 70 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of total carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 14 grams of total sugars, 14 grams of added sugars, and 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED: Sprite Ginger

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Sprite Ginger

Sprite Ginger and Sprite Ginger Zero Sugar

Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.

Now that this is out, how about producing Coca-Cola Ginger in the U.S.? (Spotted by David L at Fresh Market and Rachel C at Walmart.)

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REVIEW: Sonic Totchos

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Sonic Tatchos

Looking down at the empty tray that once held Sonic’s latest foodstuff, the Totchos, I feel mostly disappointment where satisfaction really should be. Sure, its tater tots are a tried and true fast food go-to, and the melted cheddar cheese is always tops, but while the name is quite clever, the execution is lazy at best.

Totchos, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, is a combination of tots and nachos. Sonic has taken said tater tots and covered them with, of course, gloopy cheese, something called “Baja sauce,” bits of diced onion, and slices of jalapeno. That’s all well and good, but then they absentmindedly threw on a few squares of bacon.

I had to look online to make sure this wasn’t a mistake.

Sonic Tatchos 3

Needless to say, at least for me, it was somewhat distasteful to find bacon, a very un-nacho-like meat, on my cheesy tots. I prefer a pork product with a far more Mexican bent like, say, chorizo. But, still, this is what I was given, so I forged ahead with this ignoble experiment and gave the Totchos the old intento universitario.

As the cheese began to solidify quickly, I stirred my fork around the messy meal and realized it’s basically Sonic’s Cheesy Tots – sans its always delightful chili and with a scant scoop of Baja sauce in its place. You can’t go wrong with Sonic’s Cheesy Tots.

Sonic Tatchos 2

Tasting a few well-covered potato portions, the addition of onions and jalapeno is always novel, and the Baja sauce, though mild as a San Francisco breeze, did add a delightful tang when mixed with the nacho cheese. But what hurts these Totchos, sadly, are the salty cuts of bacon that give an unlikable taste for me, especially when mixed with all the other well-assembled parts.

Maybe order them without the bacon next time?

Ultimately disappointing, there are so many things Sonic could have done to make these Totchos a true nacho reality, like sour cream or even strands of chicken would’ve done alright by me. But, instead, this is what we got and it’ll have to do until they decide to head back to the test kitchen for more Totcho combinations.

Purchased Price: $3.29
Size: Medium
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 550 calories, 36 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 1670 milligrams of sodium, 48 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 10 grams of protein.

SPOTTED – 2/14/2020

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Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Thomas Pick Me Ups Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares
Thomas’ Pick Me Ups Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares
Thomas Pick Me Ups Trail Mix Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares
Thomas’ Pick Me Ups Trail Mix Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares

(Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)

Chameleon Organic Vanilla A Hint of Sweet Cold Brew Coffee
Chameleon Organic Vanilla A Hint of Sweet Cold Brew Coffee

(Spotted by Leonard G at Giant.)

Stock Mocha Creamed Cold Brew Coffee
Stok Mocha Creamed Cold Brew Coffee

(Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)

Icelandic Provisions Lemon Krimi Skyr
Icelandic Provisions Lemon Krimi Skyr

(Spotted by Tommy at Shaw’s.)

Pit Boss Lone Star Brisket Rub
Pit Boss Lone Star Brisket Rub
Pit Boss Kansas City Barbeque Rub
Pit Boss Kansas City Barbeque Rub
Pit Boss Blackened Sriracha Rub
Pit Boss Blackened Sriracha Rub

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Cuisinart Blue Ribbon Chicken Seasoning
Cuisinart Blue Ribbon Chicken Seasoning
Cuisinart Sweet Paprika Seafood Seasoning
Cuisinart Sweet Paprika Seafood Seasoning

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Blackstone Tequila Lime Seasoning
Blackstone Tequila Lime Seasoning
Blackstone Whiskey Burger Seasoning
Blackstone Whiskey Burger Seasoning

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Power Crunch Kids Protein Snack Strawberry Shortcake
Power Crunch Kids Protein Snack Strawberry Shortcake

(Spotted by Rachel T at Walmart.)

Lenny Larry s Chocolate Chip Keto Cookie
Lenny & Larry’s Chocolate Chip Keto Cookie
Lenny Larry s Peanut Butter Keto Cookie
Lenny & Larry’s Peanut Butter Keto Cookie

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

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