QUICK REVIEW: Mtn Dew Merry Mash-Up

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What is Mtn Dew Merry Mash-Up?

Replacing the famed Mtn Dew Holiday Brew from holidays long past, the new limited edition Mtn Dew Merry Mash-Up, with its seasonal cranberry-pomegranate flavor, has arrived on store shelves with such a clatter, that I had to spring from my bed to see what was the matter.

How is it?

I have always wondered what Christmas would taste like if you could capture its essence in a much-loved soda pop, and the Merry Mash-Up does, I believe, come pretty close. Imagine, if you will, the sweet blood of Rudolph captured in a bright red 20-ounce bottle for all the children to share; the tangy pomegranate mixes spectacularly well with the tart cranberry, making a drink-mix that finally needs no alcohol to dull its senses.

Even at 290 calories a bottle, I would absolutely add this high-fructose concoction to my Christmas list and check it twice, but, sadly it’s another one of their limited edition flavor collaborations. So, in the fever of the holidays, load up on a few decorative bottles and serve the spirited beverage as your own homemade holiday punch this year. It’ll be our secret.

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Is there anything else I need to know?

I don’t know why they called it “Merry Mash-Up” when the far superior “Merry X-Mash,” coined by me just now, was available. Call me next year, Dew-makers, and we’ll come up with something equally clever together.

Conclusion:

This crisp step-brother to the Mtn Dew family fully enraptures me. The best one of their raucous limited releases of 2018, this is not the extreme version of the Dew were hyper-used to by now, but, instead, a party-hearty ready blend of joyous holiday flavors, spreading merriment to all who wake up to this in their stocking. Dew bless us, everyone!

Purchased Price: $1.59
Size: 20 oz. bottle
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (20 oz.) 290 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 105 milligrams of sodium, 77 grams of carbohydrates, 77 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein..

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/20/2018

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition 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.

Hostess Iced Cinnamon Rolls New Size

Hostess Iced Cinnamon Rolls New Size

(Spotted by Chris N at Meijer.)

Dylan s Candy Bar Peace Love Candy Candy Mix

Dylan’s Candy Bar Peace, Love & Candy Candy Mix

Dylan s Candy Bar Colorful Creamy Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar

Dylan’s Candy Bar Colorful Creamy Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Popcornopolis Birthday Cake Popcorn

Popcornopolis Birthday Cake Popcorn

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Kroger Private Selection Alpine Blend Trail Mix

Kroger Private Selection Alpine Blend Trail Mix

Kroger Private Selection Black Forest Blend Trail Mix

Kroger Private Selection Black Forest Blend Trail Mix

Kroger Private Selection Kettle Cooked Chipotle Citrus Cashews

Kroger Private Selection Kettle Cooked Chipotle Citrus Cashews

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Wolo Protein WanderBar Mint Chocolate Chip

Wolo Protein WanderBar Mint Chocolate Chip

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

HemisFares Filled Pasta

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HemisFares Filled Pasta

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

College Inn Bold Stock Mushroom

College Inn Bold Stock Mushroom

(Spotted by Jarred at Publix.)

Dellah Desi Ghee and Seasoned Ghee

Dellah Desi Ghee and Seasoned Ghee

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Royal Tikka Masala and Cilantro Lime Seasoned Basmati Rice

Royal Tikka Masala and Cilantro Lime Seasoned Basmati Rice

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Bud Light Limited Edition Party with Ritas

Bud Light Limited Edition Party with Ritas

(Spotted by @ReneBarba89 at FoodMaxx.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SEASONAL EDITION) – 11/19/2018

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

Quest Limited Seasonal Peppermint Bark Protein Bar

Quest Limited Seasonal Peppermint Bark Protein Bar

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Hands Off My Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies Milk Chocolate Bar

Hands Off My Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies Milk Chocolate Bar

Hands Off My Chocolate Strawberry Meringue White Chocolate Bar

Hands Off My Chocolate Strawberry Meringue White Chocolate Bar

(Spotted by Rachel C at Pirate O’s.)

Wondershop at Target Champagne and Pink Rose Cotton Candy

Wondershop at Target Champagne and Pink Rose Cotton Candy

Wondershop at Target Banana Bread Mix and Red Velvet Cake Mix

Wondershop at Target Banana Bread Mix and Red Velvet Cake Mix

Wondershop at Target Pure Vermont Maple Syrup and Vermont Maple Syrup Infused with Habanero

Wondershop at Target Pure Vermont Maple Syrup and Vermont Maple Syrup Infused with Habanero

Wondershop at Target Rosemary Almonds and Buffalo Ranch Crunchy Coated Peanuts

Wondershop at Target Rosemary Almonds and Buffalo Ranch Crunchy Coated Peanuts

Wondershop at Target Blood Mary Trail Mix and Milk Chocolate Butter Toffee Almonds

Wondershop at Target Blood Mary Trail Mix and Milk Chocolate Butter Toffee Almonds

Wondershop at Target Stoneground Mustard Aioli

Wondershop at Target Stoneground Mustard Aioli

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Wondershop at Target Pretzel Toffee Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Mini Bark

Wondershop at Target Pretzel, Toffee & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Mini Bark

(Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Giant Limited Time Originals Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Giant Limited Time Originals Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

(Spotted by Debra G at bfresh.)

Marketside Fall Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Marketside Fall Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Emmy s Organics Pumpkin Spice Coconut Cookies

Emmy’s Organics Pumpkin Spice Coconut Cookies

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Tylina Sweetshop Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Premium Cookie Kit

Tylina Sweetshop Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Premium Cookie Kit

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Scalloped Potatoes 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Scalloped Potatoes

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Homestyle Stuffing 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Homestyle Stuffing

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Green Bean Casserole 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Green Bean Casserole

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Mashed Sweet Potatoes 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Creamy Mashed Potatoes 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Homestyle Gravy 18AYTOM

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Homestyle Gravy

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Cornbread Stuffing

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Cornbread Stuffing

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Spiced Apples

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Spiced Apples

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Cranberry Sauce

Safeway Signature Cafe Seasonal Favorites Cranberry Sauce

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb and Rachel J at Safeway.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: TCHO 2018 Limited Edition Holiday Bars

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TCHO Eggnog Bar

TCHO Eggnog Bar

TCHO Peppermint Mocha Bar

TCHO Peppermint Mocha Bar

TCHO Rum Raisin Bar

TCHO Rum Raisin Bar

There needs to be more eggnog-flavored products. There also needs to be more rum raisin-flavored products. Peppermint mocha? There are enough peppermint mocha-flavored products in the world. (Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

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.

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REVIEW: KFC Chicken & Waffles

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KFC Chicken Waffles

As I wiped the sticky syrup from my fingers using the convenient wet towelette included with my meal, I have to admit I cracked a deeply disturbing yet wholly satisfied smile. Chicken and waffles seem like such a decades-old bandwagon to jump on. The fact that KFC was actually able to create a seasonal masterwork like this has to be a minor holiday miracle, right?

Having sampled this famed coupling all the way from small local diners to the grandfather of them all, Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in L.A., no two recipes are ever the same, with KFC falling completely in line.

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Combining two of the Original Recipe varieties of chicken — a drumstick and thigh, if you will — with a very thick and very heavy mini-waffle, KFC has shined its populous light on a rare dining treat that many people are curious about but might not ever a chance to otherwise enjoy.

Of course, we know that KFC’s chicken is usually tops in this mother-clucking business, so we’ll skip all that for now. The real surprise, the real focus here, has got to be the beautifully vanilla-sweet waffle, a delectable pill that tastes more like a pressed piece of sheet-cake than the archetypical breakfast side. All that’s missing is a heavy dollop of whipped cream.

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After tearing open my single-serve cup of Mrs. Butterworth’s, I coated back and forth the good-looking eats laid out before me. The runny guzzle of the much-loved pancake topping puddled at the bottom of the black container, letting the chicken and waffles soak in its sugars for a few mouth-teasing minutes.

The thick syrup made the dense waffle into something like a dunked doughnut, soft but sticky and ready to get your fingers dirty. And while that is expected when it comes to waffles, I wasn’t prepared for how the same chemical reaction — both mentally and physically — would work with the Original Recipe chicken. Who could or would have ever guessed just how much the toothsome syrup made a perfect marriage partner with the highly trademarked chicken.

While I ordered the two pieces with one waffle, there was a part of me that wished I had also ordered the delectable looking Hot Honey Chicken Tender Sandwich that uses the brave little waffles as a top and bottom. To Hell with you, Double Down! Leaving the KFC, maybe next time I thought, maybe next time. Cómpralo ya!

Purchased Price: $5.49
Size: 2 pieces with 1 waffle
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Unavailable at time of publication.

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