SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION): 10/26/2022

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.

Cheetos Popcorn Tin 2022 Design
Cheetos Popcorn Tin 2022 Design

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Pez Star Wars The Mandalorian
Pez Star Wars The Mandalorian

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Smartfood Holiday 2022 Tin
Smartfood Holiday 2022 Tin

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Galerie Hello Kitty Holiday Countdown 2022
Galerie Hello Kitty Holiday Countdown 2022

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Sour Patch Kids Christmas Book
Sour Patch Kids Christmas Book

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Hyde and Eek Boutique Happy Haunting Candy Bars
Hyde and Eek Boutique Happy Haunting Candy Bars

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Holiday Assortment Tins and Boxes
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Holiday Assortment Tins and Boxes

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Pringles BBQ and Cheddar Cheese Holiday 2022 Designs
Pringles BBQ and Cheddar Cheese Winter 2022 Designs

(Spotted by Emily L at Market 32.)

Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Sweet Potato Souffle
Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Sweet Potato Souffle
Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Green Bean Casserole
Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Green Bean Casserole
Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Sage Stuffing
Marketside Ready to Heat Sides Sage Stuffing

These are seasonal sides, right? (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Kellogg s The Elf on the Shelf Strawberry Nutri Grain Bites
Kellogg’s The Elf on the Shelf Strawberry Nutri Grain Bites

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

H E B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Gingerbread Cookie Dough Half Gallon and Pint
H-E-B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Gingerbread Cookie Dough Half Gallon and Pint
H E B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Eggnog Joy Half Gallon and Pint
H-E-B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Eggnog Joy Half Gallon and Pint

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

REVIEW: Taco Bell Cherry Bliss Freeze

Taco Bell Cherry Bliss Freeze Cup

What is it?

Taco Bell’s new Cherry Bliss Freeze is for the kind of people who steal all the red Jolly Ranchers out of the bag. You know who you are.

How is it?

As big a sugar fiend as I am, I’m not a huge consumer of sugary drinks. I don’t dislike them, but my reasoning is that if I have a limited calorie allotment for treats, then I’d rather have my fun in the form of cake, or maybe a sundae, as opposed to a liquid. That said, I was excited to try the Cherry Bliss Freeze because it gave me an excuse to do something unusual for me. I also prefer black cherry soda on the rare occasions when I have soda, so I’m already something of a cherry fan.

Circumstances aligned themselves in favor of me liking the CBF: I got it on an unseasonably warm day, and I was feeling pretty thirsty by the time I got it home. It was actually hard to wait long enough to take a photo, because I was that parched.

Taco Bell Cherry Bliss Freeze Top

My first sip, all I could think about was Luden’s Cough Drops. Apparently, they’ve rebranded as Throat Drops because they were never actually cough drops, or something, but you probably know what I’m talking about. The more I sipped, the more it started to taste like fruit punch. Apparently, Taco Bell uses the flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry in this freeze, so it stands to reason that it would taste like a mix. The final impression it left me with is liquified Cherry Starburst. I think those of us who are into cherry-flavored products will approve of that.

As you would expect, this thing is incredibly sweet. I actually liked it more toward the second half of the drink, as the ice started to melt and the water diluted the flavor a little bit.

Anything else you need to know?

Taco Bell’s promotional images for this depict it as red and purple in color, but what I received was pink. Was this a mistake, or is something else going on here?

Conclusion:

If you like cherry-flavored things, you’re not going to do much better than this.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: Small
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 180 calories, 0 grams of fat, 70 milligrams of sodium, 47 grams of carbohydrates, 45 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: 10/25/2022

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.

Jack Link s Limited Edition Spicy Dill Pickle Pork Strips
Jack Link’s Limited Edition Spicy Dill Pickle Pork Strips

(Spotted by Dorothy at Walmart.)

Pepsi Cola Soda Shop Zero Sugar Cream Soda Cola
Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop Zero Sugar Cream Soda Cola

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Three Amigos Elote Mexican Street Corn Snack Mix
Three Amigos Elote Mexican Street Corn Snack Mix

(Spotted by Robbie at Dollar Tree.)

Great Value Mexican Style Casserole
Great Value Mexican Style Casserole
Great Value Chili Relleno Casserole
Great Value Chili Relleno Casserole
Great Value Cheese Ravioli with Sauce
Great Value Cheese Ravioli with Sauce
Great Value Pesto Tortellini
Great Value Pesto Tortellini
Great Value Roasted Poblano Enchiladas and Cheese Enchiladas
Great Value Roasted Poblano Enchiladas and Cheese Enchiladas
Great Value Vegetable Lasagna
Great Value Vegetable Lasagna
Great Value Pad Thai
Great Value Pad Thai

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

H E B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Courtside Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream
H-E-B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Courtside Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Half Gallon
H E B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Courtside Chocolate Crunch Pint
H-E-B Creamy Creations Limited Edition Courtside Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Pint

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)