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PODCAST: The Nosh Show #61 Anything But Oreo

August 10, 2015January 3, 2021 Marvo 2 Comments

In this episode, Eric, Dubba, Ryan, and I spend significantly less time talking about Oreo cookies than we did in the last two episodes. But we do spend part of it talking about the Lay’s Do Us a Flavor finalists again. Also, Eric brings out his inner James Lipton and asks his co-hosts questions about food and blogging.

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Jack in the Box Cheddar & Crispy Onion Buttery Jack

August 10, 2015January 3, 2021 Marvo 1 Comment

Jack in the Box is currently testing another variation of their premium burger — the Cheddar & Crispy Onion Buttery Jack. Impulsive Buy reader Michael took the photo above at a Jack in the Box location in Sacramento, CA.

Along with the garlic herb butter-topped 1/4 lb signature beef patty and gourmet signature bun, the burger appears to also have crispy onions, grilled onions, two slices of cheddar, and a sauce that looks like the creamy tomato on the Classic Buttery Jack.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 8/10/2015

August 10, 2015January 3, 2021 Marvo 4 Comments

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.

Cinnabon Mini Pull-Aparts

The box says, “Best when made with baking cups.” Baking cups = speed bumps to stuffing my face with Cinnabon. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Chobani Indulgent Cherry & Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt

Chobani has so many new product that it wouldn’t surprise me if there was another Chobani photo after this one. (Spotted by Rachel C. at Target.)

Chobani Oats Raisin & Brown Sugar Greek Yogurt

I like to put raisins and brown sugar in my oatmeal. Actually, those are the only two things I put in my oatmeal. Ugh. I need variety in my life. (Spotted by Rachel C. at Target.)

Siggi’s Strawberry & Rhubarb and Mixed Berries Icelandic Style Skyr

I thought Siggi’s Strawberry & Rhubarb Yogurt wasn’t new, but I was just confusing it with Noosa’s Strawberry Rhubarb Yoghurt. (Spotted by Rachel C. at Target.)

Noosa Limited Edition Bonza Batch Cranberry Apple Aussie Style Yoghurt

Speaking of Noosa, I had to look up “bonza.” I didn’t learn that while watching “Crocodile” Dundee. (Spotted by Rachel C. at Target.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

REVIEW: Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreo Cookies

August 7, 2015January 3, 2021 Marvo 25 Comments

These Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreo Cookies are dark.

The creme in these cookies is so dark that the cookie looks like it’s made with three chocolate wafers. These cookies are so dark that I’m afraid to eat these outside at night because if I drop one, I don’t think I can find it before the five second rule goes into effect. The cookies are so dark that I’m surprised they’re not a Sith Lord named Darth Atter.

Unlike many of the new limited edition flavors this year, Nabisco didn’t do anything special with the crunchy wafers. There’s no food coloring (red velvet). There’s no special flavor (s’mores and key lime pie). It’s the standard chocolate Oreo we all know and we all love, except for the folks who made Hydrox, and in between the wafers is a brownie batter-flavored creme.

Before trying these, I wondered how different they would taste compared with Chocolate Oreo Cookies and their Jedi robe brown-colored creme. So I did something I rarely do. I bought a package of regular Chocolate Oreo. (Seriously, including the package I bought for this review, I believe I’ve only purchase Chocolate Oreo twice in my life.) And after trying the two, I have to say Brownie Batter Oreo is much better.

The extremely busy labcoat-wearing folks in the Nabisco test kitchens did a wonderful job with these cookies. The aroma that comes out of the package after opening it smells like brownie batter, and it also reminds me of the hot fudge on a McDonald’s sundae. The creme itself tastes like I’m risking the chance of getting salmonella by licking clean a wooden spoon covered with prepared brownie mix. It has a richer and fudgier flavor than the Chocolate Oreo creme. It’s delightful and I’d recommend licking it, if you’re into that.

But the chocolate wafers do get in the way of the brownie batter creme. When eaten whole, I taste more of the wafers than the creme. But it does get a bit more noticeable in the aftertaste. Of course, if you were to eat these in an unconventional way, with one of the wafers removed, the brownie batter flavor definitely stands out.

If you love licking brownie batter off a spoon or, if you’re civilized, run your finger along the spoon’s head to get some of that brownie batter goodness, I think you’ll love the flavor of these Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreo Cookies.

(Nutrition Facts – 2 cookies – 140 calories, 60 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 100 milligrams of sodium, 70 milligrams of potassium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein.)

Item: Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreo Cookies
Purchased Price: N/A
Size: 10.7 oz.
Purchased at: N/A
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: That brownie batter creme is wonderful. Brownie batter flavor without the brownie batter hazards. Better than Chocolate Oreo. Better than Cookie Dough Oreo. Cream licking.
Cons: Wafers can get in the way of the creme’s flavor. Might be on the dark side of the Force. Forcing a weak Jedi reference into this review.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES IN GERMANY: Lindt Spaghetti-Eis Bar

August 7, 2015January 3, 2021 Marvo 13 Comments

If you have no idea what Spaghetti-Eis is, this will not only explain it but also might convince you to buy a potato ricer. (Spotted by Fabio in Germany.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

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