SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/8/2013

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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.

French's Sooo Creamy & Light

Ain’t nobody dope as me I’m dressing sooo light sooo creamy. (Spotted by Melissa at Walmart.)

kashi golean vanilla graham clusters

If I ate nothing but Kashi’s 7 Whole Grains, I’d GoLean, GoRegularly, and then GoStraightToMcDonaldsAfterIGetSickOfEatingThem. (Spotted by Adam at Mars.)

Earnest Eats Chewy Granola Bars

I just learned how to pronounce “quinoa,” but now I have to learn “amaranth.” (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Breton Popped!

I know about superfruits, but I didn’t know about supergrains. Maybe because I haven’t read about them from a slightly old Reader’s Digest in my dentist’s office. (Spotted by Charmi at Foodland.)

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 ([email protected]) 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 – 7/5/2013

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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.

Armour Syrup Flavored Vienna Sausage
Armour Syrup Flavored Vienna Sausage

Let’s face it. The only really interesting flavor above is the syrup-flavored Vienna sausage. I can’t wait to be either disgusted, fascinated, or both when I open a can. (Spotted by Tabetha at Walmart.)

Lindt HELLO 4

HELLO Lindt. (Spotted by Alek at Target.)

Lindt HELLO 1

ALOHA Lindt. (Spotted by Alek at Target.)

Lindt HELLO 2

GUTEN TAG Lindt. (Spotted by Alek at Target.)

Lindt HELLO 3

KONNICHI WA Lindt. (Spotted by Alek 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 ([email protected]) 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.

REVIEW LIGHTNING ROUND (YOGURT EDITION) – 7/4/2013

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Here are some quick reviews of new-ish yogurt we’re too lazy to write full reviews for:

Muller Greek Corner Lowfat Yogurt with Blackberry & Raspberry

Quaker Müller Greek Corner Lowfat Yogurt with Blackberry & Raspberry Review

Purchased Price: $1.00 (on sale)
Size: 5.3 oz. container
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Berry portion was like a thick, delicious jam. Big chunks of real fruit. Blackberry and raspberry make a great tart combo. Tartness goes great with tangy Greek yogurt.
Cons: Seeds got stuck in my teeth. Would have worked just as well as a “fruit on the bottom” yogurt. May be too tart for someone looking for a sweet yogurt. Yogurt was pretty boring without the fruit.
Nutrition Facts: 140 calories, 15 calories from fat, 2 grams of total fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 75 milligrams of sodium, 23 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 18 grams of sugar, 9 grams of protein, and 25% calcium.
Other reviews: Crazy Food Dude, I Ate A Pie

Chobani Greek Yogurt Flip Key Lime Crumble

Chobani Greek Yogurt Flip Key Lime Crumble Review

Purchased Price: $1.25 (on sale)
Size: 5.3 oz. container
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Lime yogurt is a nice balance of tart and sweet. Graham crumbles add texture. Graham flavor mixes well with lime yogurt for key lime pie effect. Crumbles don’t get immediately soggy.
Cons: Some graham crumbles were less crunchy and more hard. White chocolate chips disappear under the other flavors and add nothing. Too many graham crumbs instead of crumbles. Fun concept but flawed execution.
Nutrition Facts: 180 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5 grams of total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 18 grams of sugar, 11 grams of protein, 2% vitamin A, 4% vitamin C, 15% calcium.
Other reviews: Crazy Food Dude

Dannon Oikos Dips French Onion Yogurt Dip

Dannon Oikos Dips French Onion Yogurt Dip Review

Purchased Price: $3.00 (on sale)
Size: 12 oz. container
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Greek yogurt adds some twang. Has texture of dip as opposed to dipping a chip in yogurt. Healthier than some other big-brand pre-made french onion dips. Little onion bits add to French onion dip feel. Has a nice hint of garlic.
Cons: Greek yogurt just can’t replace sour cream as a good French onion dip base. Could have used stronger onion flavor. Yogurt left an odd taste for a dip. Seriously missed the sour cream flavor.
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons – 25 calories, 10 calories from fat, 1 gram of total fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 30 milligrams of potassium, 2 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 1 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, 4% calcium.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/3/2013

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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.

Ben & Jerry's Cotton Candy Ice Cream

If there’s a Ben & Jerry’s Cotton Candy Ice Cream, I hope Ben & Jerry’s Funnel Cake Ice Cream or Ben & Jerry’s Deep Fried Ice Cream Ice Cream is next. (Spotted by Kelly at Walmart.)

Nature Valley Protein Crunchy Granola

More granola from Nature Valley? Yay? (Spotted by Adam at Target.)

archer farms spicy korean-style barbecue potato chips

Hey, Archer Farms! Now that you have spicy Korean-style barbecue potato chips out of the way, how about some spicy Korean-style fermented cabbage potato chips? (Spotted by Adam at Target.)

Kashi Berry Lemonade with Chia Granola Bars

I wonder how much children will overcharge me for these Kashi Berry Lemonade with Chia Granola Bars if I bought them from their lemonade stand. Also, will I think they’re either too sour or too sweet, but say it’s delicious to them. (Spotted by Adam at Walmart.)

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 ([email protected]) 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.

PRIZE DRAWING: Because I Want To Make You Think Arby’s

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The fine folks at Arby’s sent us coupons to give away to TIB readers. To be exact, they sent us five sets of coupons and we’re going to give them away to five lucky TIB readers. Each set contains a coupon for a free Arby’s Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich, another coupon for their House Made Potato Chips, and one for their Triple Berry Shake.

Arby’s Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich is made with chunks of grilled chicken, pecans, diced red apples, crisp celery, red grapes, mayonnaise and green leaf lettuce all served on a honey wheat bread.

Arby’s House Made Potato Chips are thick-cut kettle-style house made chips tossed with classic Arby’s Sauce seasoning. We gave them a positive review.

Finally, Arby’s Triple Berry Shake is served with a berry swirl and topped with whipped cream and a berry drizzle.

To enter The Impulsive Buy’s Arby’s Coupon Drawing, leave a comment with THIS post. You can say whatever you want in your comment, but it must also include whether you enjoy Horsey Sauce, Arby’s Sauce, both, or neither.

Please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winners for their mailing addresses. The Impulsive Buy will stop accepting entries on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

Update: If you’re coming from a site called Online-Sweepstakes, your entries will be disqualified.

For those of you who have a Twitter account, you can get an additional entry by tweeting the following by Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time:

Hey, @theimpulsivebuy! I’m thinking @Arbys. I’m also thinking about unicorns, rainbows, and that guy from the @OldSpice commercials.

So just copy, paste, and tweet. Only one tweet per Twitter account.

Good luck!

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