SPOTTED: 2/14/2024

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

Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn
Trader Joe’s Jalapeno & Cream Cheese Crispy Wontons
Trader Joe’s Spaghetti Carbonara

(Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

Member’s Mark Lemon Blueberry Trail Mix
Member’s Mark Chicken Popstickers with Vegetables

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Hayden Valley Foods Dark Chocolate Minty Pretzels

(Spotted by Robbie at Costco.)

Live Ocean Sweet Thai Chili Butter Coho Salmon

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Sargento Smokehouse String Cheese
Sargento Fiesta Pepper String Cheese

(Spotted by DJ at Redner’s.)

Chocxo Dark Milk Chocolate Lemon Crisp Snaps

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION): 2/13/2024

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.

Andes Eggs

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Peeps Yellow Sprinkles
Peeps Pink Sprinkles
Peeps Blue Sprinkles

(Spotted by Robbie at Walgreens.)

Krispie House Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treat

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Barissimo Cupid’s Brew Coffee Collection
Choceur Strawberry & Cream Bark
Millville Valentine’s Crispy Rice Treats
Moser Roth Belgian Strawberry and Raspberry Truffles

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Aldi.)

Frankford Super Mario You’re Toad-Ally Awesome Heart Box

(Spotted by Robbie at Walgreens.)

Nice Valentine Tool Kit Belgian Milk Chocolate

(Spotted by Robbie at Walgreens.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: H-E-B Churro Cinnamon & Sugar Seasoned Bacon

H-E-B Churro Cinnamon & Sugar Seasoned Bacon.

Churro bacon-wrapped churros? Just throwing ideas out there. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

REVIEW: Pizza Hut Hot Honey Double Pepperoni Pizza

I’m all for this hot honey trend that seems to have been going on for the past year or so. Just thinking of “hot honey” makes me smile. But not for the reasons you think.

It brings a smile to my face because saying, hearing, or reading the words “hot honey” makes me imagine Winnie the Pooh saying, “Oh, you’re looking hot, honey,” to an enticing, overfilled jar of honey in the most seductive voice that Winnie the Pooh can conjure up while rubbing his belly with both hands and wiggling his hips, with Piglet and Eeyore shaking their heads and covering their eyes.

Pizza Hut has jumped on the hot honey trend train with its new Hot Honey Double Pepperoni Pizza that features classic and crispy, cupped pepperoni and the chain’s new habanero-infused honey sauce, which, on this pizza, made me rub my belly with both hands and wiggle my hips.

Don’t let the words “habanero-infused” scare you if you’re afraid of habaneros because the hot honey doesn’t sting. There was a little burn, but it mostly made my mouth tingle. Pizza Hut’s crushed red peppers are spicier. The topping had a slight peppery flavor but mainly provided a pleasant burst of sweetness that went well with the savory meats and cheese. I liked the hot honey enough that when I got a bite that lacked any sweetness, which was rare, I lamented for a bit.

At first, I thought the addition of two different pepperoni was overkill. However, on top of the cupped pepperoni providing a crispy texture and a slightly different meaty flavor, they were also used as cups to contain the hot honey. I don’t know if that was intentional, but if it was, kudos, Pizza Hut.

If you want a pizza that’ll make you sweat or cause your mouth to burn so much that it’ll make you want to drink a cold glass of someone else’s sweat, Pizza Hut’s Hot Honey Pizza will not meet your high heat standards. But for me, saying its name and eating it makes me as happy as a particular pants-less teddy bear finding honey, and I would order it again over a regular pepperoni pizza.

Purchased Price: $15.99*
Size: Medium
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 medium pizza slice) 270 calories, 12 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 560 milligrams of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar, and 11 grams of protein.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

SPOTTED: Ritz Sweet Habanero and Honey BBQ Toasted Chips

Ritz Sweet Habanero Toasted Chips.

Ritz Honey BBQ Toasted Chips.

The wait is over! New Ritz Toasted Chip flavors! I’m not sure who was waiting, but if you were, here you go! (Spotted by Kevin E at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.