SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Stacy’s Cheese Petites

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Stacy s Cheese Petites Romano with Garlic Pepper

Stacy’s Cheese Petites Romano with Garlic & Pepper

Stacy s Cheese Petites Parmesan with Rosemary

Stacy’s Cheese Petites Parmesan with Rosemary

Stacy’s is known for its pitas, but now wants to be known for its cheese petites. Maybe it should combine the two to make Pitates…Petates…Pita Petites? (Spotted by Rachel T at Hy-Vee.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES (FROZEN FOOD EDITION) – 8/3/2018

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Here are some interesting new or limited edition frozen foods found by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Alpha Foods Pizza Handheld Pot Pie

Alpha Foods Pizza Handheld Pot Pie

Alpha Foods Beefy Cheddar Handheld Pot Pie

Alpha Foods Beefy Cheddar Handheld Pot Pie

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Marie Callender s Red Chili Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl

Marie Callender’s Red Chili Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl

Marie Callender s Sweet and Spicy Chicken Noodle Bowl

Marie Callender’s Sweet and Spicy Chicken & Noodle Bowl

Marie Callender s Sweet and Savory Sesame Chicken Bowl

Marie Callender’s Sweet and Savory Sesame Chicken Bowl

Marie Callender s Tender Ginger Beef Broccoli Bowl

Marie Callender’s Tender Ginger Beef & Broccoli Bowl

Marie Callender s Cheesy Chipotle Rice Beans Bowl

Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chipotle Rice & Beans Bowl

Marie Callender s Spicy Buffalo Style Chicken Mac Cheese Bowl

Marie Callender’s Spicy Buffalo Style Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl

Marie Callender s Creamy Vermont Mac Cheese Bowl

Marie Callender’s Creamy Vermont Mac & Cheese Bowl

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Marie Callender s Sweet Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Marie Callender’s Sweet Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

(Spotted by @bbcardclubhouse at Meijer.)

Farmwise Veggie Tots Beets

Farmwise Veggie Tots Beets

(Spotted by Laurie at H-E-B.)

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef Chimichurri

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef Chimichurri

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef Red Chili Sauce

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef & Red Chili Sauce

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Marie Callender s Delights Ancho Chile Grilled Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Marie Callender’s Delights Ancho Chile Grilled Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Marie Callender s Delights Grilled Chicken in a Tomato Yogurt Parmesan Sauce

Marie Callender’s Delights Grilled Chicken in a Tomato Yogurt Parmesan Sauce

Marie Callender s Delights Butternut Squash Mac Cheese

Marie Callender’s Delights Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger and Target.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Brach’s Mini Candy Corn & Chocolate Peanuts

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Brach s Mini Candy Corn Chocolate Peanuts

What is it?

Brach’s has paired the mini version of its classic candy corn with sea salt peanuts coated in chocolate. That’s it.

How is it?

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I’ve often thought Brach’s has the best flavor and texture of candy corn, even though it’s not as cute as, say, Jelly Belly’s version. These mini corns are proportionally smaller, with the length being about 75 percent of the original. They are about as good as plain candy corn can be.

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The chocolate-covered peanuts are a tasty candy. The sea salt is a welcome addition to the current sweet-and-salty fad. The chocolate isn’t bad, but it’s obviously from a company that doesn’t focus on chocolate.

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The two components are fine as they are. But when you eat them at the same time, some kind of autumnal magic creates a wonderful treat that is better than either element on its own. It reminds me of a (somewhat inferior) Snickers or Baby Ruth, with the candy corn taking the place of the caramel and nougat. If they sold these in bar form, I would totally buy it. The peanuts and salt balance out the overly sweet nature of candy corn, and the chocolate bridges the gap.

Is there anything else I need to know?

I wondered if there was a magic ratio of peanuts to candy corn that made these taste the best, but I haven’t found it. It’s all good.

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Also, candy corn is supposed to look like harvest-time maize, but if they wanted to make it into a gross-out Halloween candy, they could make it look like the corns on your feet.

Conclusion:

I doubt this mix will convert any candy corn haters, but for those of us who enjoy (or at least tolerate) the fall standby, this is a delightful upgrade.

Purchased Price: $1.98
Size: 13 oz. bag
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1/6 cup) 130 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 110 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar (including 16 grams of added sugar), and 2 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Lay’s New England Lobster Roll Potato Chips

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Lay s New England Lobster Roll Potato Chips

Here’s the flavor available in the Northeast. According to Lay’s it’s supposed to taste like fresh lobster served on a buttery grilled roll. (Spotted by Steven L at Cumberland Farms.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Starbucks Caramel Brulee Iced Coffee Straw and Pineapple Iced Tea Straw

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Starbucks Pineapple Iced Tea and Caramel Brulee Coffee Straws

What is it?

Starbucks recently debuted these straws – but unlike the Frappucino Cookie Straw of 2015, these are not entirely edible. The Caramel Brulee (made for iced coffee) and Pineapple (made for iced tea) are paper straws with the bottoms dipped in a hard candy-like shell.

How is it?

Well, folks, this is a lesson in asking questions and not making assumptions. I assumed that the flavored end of the straw would go inside the drink to add a little something special. Well, after checking with my friendly barista, I learned it actually goes OUTSIDE the drink – as in, you drink through the candy end. That way, you get the flavor right at your lips as you sip the drink.

Starbucks Caramel Brulee Iced Coffee Straw

I favored the Pineapple over the Caramel Brulee. While the Caramel Brulee was good, it didn’t add to my coffee experience and was slightly artificial in taste. The candy itself tasted like a Werther’s Original hard candy that your grandpa used to slip in your pocket.

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Pineapple had just the right amount of sweetness to flavor my iced green tea and had a more natural taste. The Pineapple also gets bonus points for the adorable pineapple design on the straw itself.

Is there anything else I need to know?

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Be aware that you might have to bite or suck some of the candy to get your beverage through the straw. The hard candy may cover the opening when you first open the package. And if you want to enjoy the whole straw, you’ll have to work your way down it as you drink.

Conclusion:

These are a fun concept, but now that I’ve used them once, I probably won’t again. There’s something about walking into my office with my coffee and a candy straw that doesn’t seem right in corporate America! But if you’re up for fun, I say go for it.

Purchased Price: $1.75 each (Although when I purchased, they were running a Buy One Get One Free deal, so I got both for $1.75)
Size: N/A
Rating: 6 out of 10 (Caramel Brulee)
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Pineapple)
Nutrition Facts: Caramel Brulee – 20 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of sugars, and 0 grams of protein. Pineapple – 20 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of sugars, and 0 grams of protein..

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