SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 2/6/2014

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.

Chuck E. Cheese's Mozzarella Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese’s cheese? I’d rather be able to purchase a Chuck E. Cheese’s branded home ball pit kit. (Spotted by Troy A at Walmart.)

Lean Cuisine Oatmeal

It’s not surprising to see Lean Cuisine oatmeal since Smart Ones introduced theirs last year. (Spotted by Amanda at Market Street.)

Kool-Aid Watermelon Liquid Water Enhancer

There’s a new Kool-Aid Liquid Water Enhancer flavor. Oh yeah? Oh yeah! Oh yeah. I’m not sure how I feel about it. (Spotted by Kelly at Walmart.)

La Chocolat Probiotic Yogurt

This looks like a tasty way to consume micro-organisms. (Spotted by Kitty at Pathmark.)

Campbell's Black Bean Cumin & Cilantro Condensed Soup

It’s weird to see a Campbell’s condensed soup that’s great for cooking that doesn’t start with the words “Cream of.” (Spotted by Richard at Walmart.)

Pepperidge Farm Limited Edition French Toast Swirl Bread

I wonder how these would taste after dipping them in egg wash and putting them on a griddle. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

FAST FOOD FIVE – 2/5/2014

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Here are five recent fast food news bites:

It appears Subway has found another use for their flatbread. (via Grub Grade)

Isn’t the snickerdoodle more of a Christmas thing? (via CKR)

Nothing says “I love you” more than this. Wait. Did I say, “nothing”? I meant everything. (via Grub Grade)

Baskin-Robbins already has a Love Potion #31, so instead of Love Potion #31 Dark, why not just call it Love Potion #32? (via Baskin-Robbins)

Did you wish the Habanero Ranch sauce in McDonald’s Bacon Habanero Ranch Quarter Pounder came in a container you could dip your McNuggets in? Well then, you obviously have a genie. (via Brand Eating)

QUICK REVIEW: Jack in the Box Bacon Ranch Monster Taco

Jack in the Box Bacon Ranch Monster Taco

Purchased Price: $1.99*
Size: N/A
Purchased at: Jack in the Box
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Contains the longest fast food bacon slice I’ve ever seen. Buttermilk ranch sauce goes surprisingly well with the seasoned ground beef. Parts of the taco shell that aren’t soaked in grease are crispy. Shell does a good job of preventing the lettuce from falling out. I’d probably buy it again drunk or sober.
Cons: The flavor of the bacon gets lost behind the seasoned beef. The obligatory Jack in the Box taco grease patch. Could’ve used a bit more buttermilk ranch sauce. Bacon isn’t crispy; its texture is more like bacon that has been sitting for a while at a Courtyard by Marriott hot breakfast buffet. Lots of pale lettuce. It might be a Monster Taco, but eating just one isn’t filling.

*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.

Jack in the Box Bacon Ranch Monster Taco Innards

Nutrition Facts: 335 calories, 215 calories from fat, 24 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 663 milligrams of sodium, 293 milligrams of potassium, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 11 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Chipotle Cheddar Pringles

Chipotle Cheddar Pringles

Pringles are potato crisps, not potato chips, so I’m going to call this flavor Crispotle Cheddar. Chip Review tried them. (Spotted by Troy A at Walmart.)

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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 2/4/2014

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.

Pace Fire Salsa

Looks like I can’t use “Pace” to describe things that are mild anymore. (Spotted by Esther at Walmart.)

Lunchables Kabobbles

Lunchables Kabobbles is a cute name. I would’ve gone with Lunchables Stabbies. And now you know why I don’t work in marketing…and can’t be trusted with knives. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Quaker Sweet and Salty

I imagine Quaker Small Hard Bitter & Nasty bars would not sell well. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Tyson Any'tizers Grillin' Wings Rotisserie Flavored

Tyson Any'tizers Grillin' Wings Smokehouse Flavored

Do you know what’s wrong with these Tyson Any’tizers Grillin’ Wings? There’s not enough apostrophes. How about Tyson Any’tizers Grillin’ Wings Smokehouse’s Flavor? (Spotted by Kassie at King Soopers.)

Thomas' Limited Edition Banana Bread Bagels

Banana bread English muffins. Banana bread bagels. Why not just make banana bread, Thomas’? (Spotted by Lindsay at Kroger.)

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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.