SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Wrigley’s Extra Dessert Delights Peach Cobbler Gum

Wrigley's Extra Dessert Delights Peach Cobbler

Wrigley’s could’ve come out with a pumpkin pie-flavored Extra Dessert Delights gum for the fall, but, instead, went with the classic autumn dessert, peach cobbler. Oh, there’s nothing like picking peaches from the freezer that were originally picked from a tree during the summer and making peach cobbler. (Spotted by Erin at Target.)

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FAST FOOD FIVE – 11/15/2013

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Here are five recent fast food news bites:

Starbucks is testing new holiday beverages, but who knows if we’ll get to taste them this year. Hey, Starbucks! Do you know what would be a great gift this holiday season? Letting everyone taste your new holiday beverages. (via Starbucks Melody)

Speaking of Starbucks holiday beverages, for a limited time you can buy one Starbucks holiday drink and get another free. (via Grub Grade)

This Cinnabon product is the opposite of Cinnabon’s original cinnamon rolls — small and not messy. (via Foodbeast)

McDonald’s is testing build-your-own burgers at a Southern California location. Personally, I’d rather be allowed to build my own value meals. (via Burger Business)

Great. There could be even more drink combinations at Sonic Drive-In. I look forward to the day when there are billions. (via Brand Eating)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/15/2013

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.

Sun-Maid Orange Cream Yogurt Raisins

If you want your dried grapes to taste like oranges, the Sun-Maid Orange Cream Yogurt Raisins might be for you. (Spotted by Charmi at Safeway.)

Marcela Valladolid Fiery Habanero Flaquitos

I have no idea who Marcela Valladolid is, but she must be famous enough to have her own line of products at Safeway. I hope someday The Impulsive Buy becomes famous enough that it has its own line of products, which will most likely be horrible for you. (Spotted by Charmi at Safeway.)

V8 V-Fusion Refreshers Tangerine Passionfruit

V8 V-Fusion Refreshers Cranberry Grape

First, there was V8; then there was V8 V-Fusion; and now there’s V8 V-Fusion Refreshers. If adding a word is all it takes to create a new V8 product, then I look forward to V8 V-Fusion Refreshers Sparkling or V8 V-Fusion Refreshers Xtreme. (Spotted by Kelcey at Fresh Grocer.)

Rold Gold Peanut Butter Dipped Pretzels

At first glance I thought these Rold Gold Peanut Butter Dipped Pretzels looked good, but then I got to “Artificially Flavored Tiny Twists” and thought maybe not. They should’ve printed the “Artificially Flavored Tiny Twists” in a smaller font…and on the back of the bag. (Spotted by Marc at Walgreens.)

Tostitos and Doritos Top n' Go

If you’ve ever wanted to eat nachos like you’re a horse with a feed bag on your face, this product found next to the nacho toppings at a truck rest stop might help make that dream a reality. (Spotted by Travis at Pilot.)

Limited Edition Kellogg's Honey Loops with Roasted Nuts (Canada)

Wait a minute. Canada hasn’t had Crunchy Nut cereal all this time? (Spotted by Rory at Food Basics in Canada.)

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.

QUICK REVIEW: Mountain Dew Game Fuel Electrifying Berry

Mountain Dew Game Fuel Electrifying Berry

Purchased Price: $1.59
Size: 20 oz. bottle
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Pleasant berry flavor and aroma, but it tastes and smells like a previous Mountain Dew Dewmocracy flavor. If you’re looking to electrify yourself, it has 124 milligrams of caffeine per bottle.
Cons: Tastes like another Mountain Dew flavor. Might be too cloying for some. Purple color makes me miss Mountain Dew Pitch Black even more. Wow…I just consumed a lot of sugar. Still waiting for a pee-colored, banana-flavored Mountain Dew.

Nutrition Facts: 290 calories, 0 grams of fat, 105 milligrams of sodium, 77 grams of carbohydrates, 77 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (CRUNCHY SEASONAL SNACK EDITION) – 11/14/2013

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.

Limited Time Only Sugar Cookie Pringles Stix

Regular Pringles potato crisps in a sugar cookie flavor would’ve been awesome. After all, Pringles crisps are the same color as sugar cookies. Junk Food Guy has a review. (Spotted by Dubba at Walmart.)

Popchips Salted Caramel

Another seasonal Popchips flavor! Maybe we’ll see more next year. Pecan Pie Popchips has a nice ring to it. (Spotted by Leah at Target.)

Limited Edition Herr's Baked Ripple Cut Potato Crisps Sweet Potato with Cinnamon Sugar

Limited Edition Herr’s Baked Ripple Cut Potato Crisps Sweet Potato with Cinnamon Sugar is quite possibly the longest product name I’ve ever typed. (Spotted by Leah at Target.)

Angie's Holidrizzle White Chocolate Peppermint and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Kettle Corn

Hey, Angizzle! I want to nizzle on your White Chocolate Peppermint and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Holidrizzle. Yeah! Mid 2000s rule! (Spotted by Yuna at Sprouts.)

Chex Mix Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies

Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies are definitely a seasonal flavor. Peanut Butter and Chocolate, not so much. (Spotted by Yuna at Target.)

Private Selection Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips

The image on the Private Collection Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips bag is causing me reminisce about Sweet Cinnamon Wheat Thins. For those of you keeping track at home, yes, that was my second reference to Sweet Cinnamon Wheat Thins within a week. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs.)

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.