Not quite! Bamba is a puffed snack with peanut butter coating. PB Crisps had a crunchy exterior and a creamy peanut butter filling. Both are amazing, though.  Read more

One issue with #2 that restaurants are currently trying to solve for is that mobile orders and in-person orders can often crowd each other out as the restaurant tries to accommodate both as quickly as possible. But the new Fort Worth McDonald’s has a potential solve for that: the app signals to the restaurant when… Read more

We can absolutely have a moment of outrage about that. Read more

Not quite the same, but I absolutely should have mentioned that you can order a whole Portillo’s chocolate cake for $53.99. They send the layers and the frosting separate so you can choose your ratios! Then you just need to BYO shake... Read more

You’re right. Seems like every major company is making small tweaks to already beloved products. I wonder if that’s a way for them to keep customers actively engaged with the brand while they do some actual innovating behind the scenes, which takes a lot longer? We can only hope! Read more

The trends are naturally going to be somewhat like that, because they’re all iterating on the true trailblazers of the prior season(s). There were many fun and exciting products on display that were brand new—but they haven’t become certified trends yet! And many international candy and snack companies were at the… Read more

Their most popular purveyors are in Austin and Fernwood! But they are, I believe, a fairly recent phenomenon of the past 15 years or so.  Read more

“Keep the wings and do away with the stigma” seems to be the operational model of its spinoff, Hoots, which focuses on catering to families! Read more

MINUS the pudding??? Read more

Update here: I’ve been informed the sandwich DOES include pickles (despite their lack of inclusion in the item description), which is excellent news! Read more

It’s possible that Vienna Beef might mail one of its Chicago Style Hot Dog Kits to your area. They’re pricey ($54 plus shipping), but it makes a great gift! Read more

My logic indeed does not apply to everyone! Saying that bigger bottles with larger price tags will “likely deter many consumers” still accounts for the experiences of consumers such as yourself. Read more

I believe engagement chicken is a whole roast chicken, whereas this is a skillet chicken breast recipe. Who knew poultry had such matrimonial implications? Read more

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts. My first time eating it, I didn’t think much about it. But you grow to really crave that non-greasy baked taste every once in a while. Read more

Yep, Culver’s! I was surprised by how flat it was, too. Read more

That is awesome to hear! I think their shape might be part of what makes them appealing, in addition to the strong flavor. Read more

It depends! You can get the size of turkey that works for you and your group; turkeys can get up to 25 lbs., though of course not everyone has the guest list (or oven space) for that kind of bird. And it’s true that everyone’s mostly excited by the other dishes, though the turkey is a fun treat too (with delicious… Read more

Adorable! Read more

Looks awesome! Am I reading it right, that you have to put the cream on the bottom first, and not a layer of gingersnaps? Seems like the gingersnaps should be layered in first? What’s your approach? Read more

I confess to three varieties: cheesy potato casserole with cornflake topping, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes! Read more