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New Fast Food Menu Items to Try This Week

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Author Al Beck
Chimichanga with guacamole, and Salsa on top and a side of chips.

Some of our favorite fast food restaurants have announced some new menu items worth trying out this week!

You know that we like to keep an eye on the latest and greatest foods coming out! Dave definitely has a fear of missing out on the newest flavors, Chuck loves the convenience of a drive-thru and James is a true chemical food connoisseur! That’s why when we found out that some of the big fast food chains announced some new menu items that they will be releasing this week, we wanted to share the news with you!

Shake Shack:

First on the list, we look to Shake Shack! They have announced their new Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger that features jam made from Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Lisa is a fan of Shake Shack, so you may just find here there this week around lunch time!

Taco Bell:

James’ love for Taco Bell is well documented on the show, so you know that he’s stoked for the return of their Volcano menu, including the Volcano Burrito, Volcano Taco, and the option to add Volcano sauce to items.

Burger King:

We’ve heard recently that Burger King has been facing some struggles. We aren’t sure if chicken is the answer to their troubles, but at this point it couldn’t hurt to try, would it? Their new Fiery Nuggets could possibly give them a boost, especially after the amount of attention other spicy chicken menu items have received in recent years, but will it be enough? They also have a few returning items to their menu, such as the Italian Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

A few options do seem enticing! Click here to check out even more new menu items that have been added to some other chains around town! Do any of these sound good to you? Which one would you like to try first?

 

10 Wild Ice Cream Flavors to Try This Season

Summer is officially ice cream season, and July is National Ice Cream Month. Actually, every season is ice cream season, if you ask me. I seriously enjoy scoops of my favorite ice cream whether it’s 90 degrees outside or freezing cold. When it comes to ice cream flavors, it’s hard to beat the classics. Vanilla, chocolate, chocolate-chip and mint chocolate-chip are always favorites. But, why not switch it up and try some really wild ice cream flavors?

As a graduate of Michigan State University, I’ve tried many random ice cream flavors at the MSU Dairy Store. MSU is an agricultural college, so it’s known for the Dairy Store and having delicious ice cream. Honey Lavender and Spartan Swirl come to mind. But, enough about MSU. You don’t have to come to Michigan to get some unique ice cream flavors.

Read on for 10 wild ice cream flavors that you need to try. These flavors are all from major ice cream makers, so they should be fairly easy to find, no matter where you’re located. I’ve also included some non-dairy and gluten-free ice cream options for vegans and those on a gluten-free diet. I’m not vegan, but my favorite ice cream currently is actually non-dairy. Hopefully, there’s enough variety on this list for you to find your new favorite ice cream flavor.

It’s worth noting that some of these ice cream flavors are seasonal and only available in the summer. That said, the majority of the flavors below are currently available year-round.

  • Haagen-Dazs - Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream

    I’ve definitely never heard of “Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream.” What is a summer berry cake pop? Regardless, it sounds great. “We swirl velvety strawberry ice cream with sweet cream ice cream, add perfect, fluffy cake pieces and then finish with a tangy raspberry sauce,” they describe on their website.

    Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream | Häagen-Dazs®

    Häagen-Dazs® Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream is crafted with the finest ingredients to satisfy your taste buds! Learn more about our City Sweets ice cream flavors.

  • Breyers - Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie

    Breyers’ “Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie” is a special treat, bringing you that feeling of having a piece of apple pie with ice cream on top. “We start with smooth Breyers® and stir in real apples between two layers of caramel with pie crust pieces. The experience of caramel apple pie topped with Breyers, all in one scoop!” Breyers states on their website.

    Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie

    Our Breyers® Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie is a layer of vanilla with real apples between two layers of caramel with pie crust pieces. The experience of caramel apple pie topped with Breyers, all in one scoop!

  • Halo Top - Blueberry Crumble

    Halo Top ice cream is diet ice cream, with way less calories than regular ice cream. Their flavors are pretty standard, but they do have one, “Blueberry Crumble,” that’s super unique. I don’t eat diet ice cream, but my friend had me try this one, and it was good. “Swirls of sweet blueberry pie filling and chunks of pie crust, our Blueberry Crumble light ice cream delivers the best of spring with a good source of protein,” Halo Top states on their official website.

    Blueberry Crumble Ice Cream

    Sweet blueberry pie filling,chunks of pie crust, our Blueberry Crumble light ice cream delivers the best with a good source of protein. 330 calories per pint.

  • Baskin-Robbins - Cookie Monster

    When I think of “Cookie Monster” ice cream, I definitely picture something blue, just like the real Cookie Monster. Well, Baskin-Robbins has that flavor of ice cream, and it’s blue. They describe it as “sweet cream ice cream stuffed with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces, chocolate-chip cookie pieces and cookie dough batter flavored swirls.” That sounds delish.

    Baskin-Robbins

    Flavors for everyone, every day, for every occasion. Seize the Yay and order online today.

  • Dreyer's - Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard

    “Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard” is a wild take on your typical brownie-packed ice cream. Dreyer’s describes it as, “A fan favorite re-imagined: our beloved Double Fudge Brownie now with crispy brownie edges​! ​A delicious pairing of brownie pieces and brownie batter swirls is now complete with extra indulgence for the ultimate brownie lover.”

    Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard Ice Cream | Dreyer's® Rocky Road

    A fan favorite re-imagined: our beloved Double Fudge Brownie now with crispy brownie edges​! ​A delicious pairing of brownie pieces and brownie batter swirls is now complete with extra indulgence for the ultimate brownie lover

  • Blue Bunny - Cherrific Cheesecake

    Blue Bunny keeps their flavors list pretty classic. That said, they do have a few flavors that stand out. One is “Cherrific Cheesecake,” which taste like it sounds. “Cheesecake frozen dairy dessert, cherry and graham swirls,” they describe. It’s like cherry cheesecake, but it’s ice cream.

    Cherrific Cheesecake

    Cheesecake frozen dairy dessert, cherry and graham swirls.

  • Ben & Jerry's - Oatmeal Dream Pie

    “Oatmeal Dream Pie” from Ben & Jerry’s is kind of like those Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream cookies. You know, the soft, tasty, cream-packed oatmeal creams. This is a new flavor from Ben & Jerry’s, and this is the non-dairy version. It uses sunflower milk. It’s also gluten-free. “Our friends at Partake have provided the oh-my-goodness-this-is-gluten-free!? oatmeal cookie you’ll find in this snacktime favorite of a flavor,” they state.

    Oatmeal Dream Pie™ Non-Dairy

    Our friends at Partake have provided the oh-my-goodness-this-is-gluten-free!? oatmeal cookie you'll find in this snacktime favorite of a flavor. Learn their story at partakefoods.com

  • Cold Stone Creamery - Oreo Overload

    Everyone has heard of cookies and cream ice cream. But, Cold Stone Creamery goes one step further and packs its cookies and cream ice cream with a ton of real Oreo cookies, making it stand out. “It’s just like dipping an Oreo in milk. Except, you know, with chocolate chips. And fudge,” they describe. I’m in.

    Oreo® Overload

    It's just like dipping an OREO® in milk. Except, you know, with chocolate chips. And fudge. Whatever - it's amazing!

  • Haagen-Dazs - Black & White Cookie Ice Cream

    Here’s another unique flavor. I’ve definitely had cookies and cream ice cream. But what about “Black & White Cookie Ice Cream?” I’ve never heard of such a thing! Haagen-Dazs describes it as, “Inspired by New York’s classic Black & White cookie, we mixed vanilla bean ice cream with soft cookie pieces and ripples of chocolate frosting. Forget the cookie and grab your spoon.”

    Black & White Cookie Ice Cream | Häagen-Dazs®

    Häagen-Dazs® Black & White Cookie Ice Cream is crafted with the finest ingredients to satisfy your taste buds! Learn more about our City Sweets ice cream flavors.

  • Dairy Queen - Non-Dairy Dilly Bar

    Here’s an option for vegans. Dairy Queen offers a “Non-Dairy Dilly Bar,” which is “gluten free, dairy-free, and plant-based, made with a coconut cream based protein and finished with our delicious crunchy chocolatey coating,” according to their website. So, you can have the fun without the dairy or gluten, which is a good thing for sensitive diets.

    Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar | Dairy Queen® Menu

    Our Non-Dairy Dilly Bar is gluten free, dairy-free, and plant-based, made with a coconut cream based protein and finished with our delicious crunchy chocolatey coating.

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