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Mary Brown’s will offer Lightlife plant-based Tenders on its menu as well as Lightlife plant-based Sidekick Snack Sandwiches in two flavour profiles.

The new plant-based menu is comprised of:

  • Original Sidekick Sandwich
  • Sweet Heat Sidekick Sandwich
  • Tenders (3 pieces)
  • Tenders (5 pieces)

A growing segment of Canadians are choosing a flexitarian diet – they eat meat and poultry, but are increasing their intake of plant-based food. Mary Brown’s wanted to provide menu choices for this emerging demographic. Hadi Chahin, Mary Brown’s President and COO, explains, “We’re listening to what Canadians are saying and how their food tastes are changing. So while chicken is at the heart of our menu, we also want to satisfy the cravings of Guests who are looking for delicious plant-based choices.”

Jeff Barlow, Mary Brown’s VP of Marketing, adds, “We chose to partner with Lightlife because it means everything to us as a brand to serve our Guests plant-based food that meets our extremely high standards for quality and taste.”

“Lightlife is committed to making plant-based eating more accessible and is excited to partner with Mary Brown’s to now offer their Guests something they can enjoy without compromise: delicious and satisfying breaded plant-based menu options made with simple ingredients they can feel good about,” said Dan Curtin, President of Greenleaf Foods, SPC.

Chahin summarizes, “Plant-based options open the door to more people enjoying Mary Brown’s – and at the end of the day, sharing great food with family and friends is what we’re all about.”

Enjoying a 20 piece Chicken McNuggets sharing box is a bit more fun with a Space Jam twist at McDonalds. The box converts into a table-top basketball game so you and a friend can slam dunk all the nuggets into the saucy hoop.

That it comes in is branded with Space Jam characters Lebron James and Bugs Bunny. There are instructions behind the box to show you how to assemble the net. There are 4 steps:

  • Push hoop tab and inner tab outward facing.
  • Fold box cover in half inward facing.
  • Tear off top perforated piece around box.
  • Add you sauce and bunk.

If you find the instructions complicated, that’s ok. There are pictures to assist you.

This is what the assembled box looks like. For a limited time only, you can try this out too.

McDonalds Canada has a new limited time only milkshake to celebrate the release of Space Jam – Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake. It has smooth, creamy soft serve and chocolate chip cookie syrup are blended together in this delicious milkshake.

It comes in Snack Size, Small, Medium, and Large.

Taste Test

We went with the snack size as it can be quite big. It’s pretty sweet and mostly tastes like the cookie syrup. I really wasn’t a fan of that. It was lacking a richer chocolate taste. No matter how much your mix it, it didn’t help.

Final Thoughts

You can skip on this one. It’s not good at all.

Website:
https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca/product/chocolate-chip-cookie-triple-thick-milkshake-medium.html

McDonalds Canada just launched the Slam Dunk Cookie McFlurry for a limited time only. It has smooth vanilla soft serve blended with chocolate chip cookie pieces and colourful candy-coated chocolate drops, swirled together with decadent hot fudge sauce for a cool and creamy dessert.

It is available in Snack Size and Regular Size.

Taste Test

I went with a snack size as I never know if new limited edition treats are good. Once I took the first few bites, I really enjoyed it! I wish I got a regular. The judge sauce and the vanilla ice cream pairs so well like their parfaits. Then you add the cookies and Smarties to give it a great crunch of texture.

Final Thoughts

I really enjoyed it and so did my partner. I would highly recommend this. Make sure to mix it around as it can get sweet.

Website:
https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca/product/slam-dunk-cookie-mcflurry-regular-size.html

If you love your spice, McDonalds Canada is introducing the Spicy Habanero Chicken McMuffin and Spicy Habanero Bacon ‘N Egg McMuffin starting today. They also have their Spicy Habanero McChicken if you don’t want breakfast, but love Spicy Habanero sauce.

Spicy Habanero Chicken McMuffin

Spicy Habanero Chicken McMuffin is a combination of spicy habanero sauce, a breaded seasoned chicken patty, a slice of tasty processed cheddar cheese sitting on a toasted English muffin. This is only available in the AM only .

Spicy Habanero Bacon ‘N Egg McMuffin

Spicy Habanero Bacon ‘N Egg McMuffin is a combination of a Canada Grade A freshly cracked egg with a spicy habanero sauce, crisp bacon and a slice of tasty processed cheddar cheese sitting on a toasted English muffin. You can find this at McDonalds All Day.

Taste Test

Taste test coming soon. We will update this soon.

Website:
https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca

Vanilla Cones are back at McDonalds Canada for $1 through their app until September 6. With the hot Summer ahead, you’ll want to cool down with this classic treat for yourself of the kids.

You will need to download their app to get in on this deal and it’s available on Android and iOS devices. If you’re not into ice cream, they still have their $1 Summer Drink Days deals.

Tim Hortons launches new Tims Real Fruit Quenchers in Strawberry Watermelon and Peach flavours to keep Canadians refreshed all summer long! (CNW Group/Tim Hortons)

The official start of summer may still be a week away, but Tim Hortons is ready to satisfy Canadians’ cold beverage cravings with the new Tims Real Fruit Quenchers, available in Strawberry Watermelon or Peach flavours.

Paired perfectly with one of Tim Hortons lunch wraps or enjoyed on its own, Tims Real Fruit Quenchers are made from real fruit juice from concentrate.

“We wanted to kick off the season by launching two new everyday drinks for guests who are looking to cool down with a refreshing beverage that tastes like summer,” says Hope Bagozzi, Tim Hortons Chief Marketing Officer.

“The two new Real Fruit Quenchers are also part of our commitment to providing guests with menu items that are made without artificial colours or flavours, giving them a refreshing drink they can enjoy all summer long!”

The new Real Fruit Quenchers are available for $2.49* plus tax at participating restaurants across Canada.

*Prices may vary by region and beverage size

Tim Hortons culinary team’s test kitchen has cranked out some new treats. Donut lovers across Canada can now experience the latest donuts of their dreams: Filled Ring Dream Donuts.

Available in Strawberry Shortcake and Vanilla Cream Puff flavours, the ring-shaped yeast donuts are filled with a deliciously sweet, light and fluffy filling.

Strawberry Shortcake Filled Ring Dream Donut

The Strawberry Shortcake Filled Ring Dream Donut is packed with both strawberry and vanilla filling, dipped in a strawberry fondant, and then sprinkled with strawberry cookie bark for an added crunch.

The donut had a good ratio of filling to donut, but it is a touch sweet compared to their regular donuts.

Vanilla Cream Puff Filled Ring Dream Donut

The Vanilla Cream Puff Filled Ring Dream Donut features a vanilla filling and is topped with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a dusting of white donut sugar.

Similar to the other donut, the ratio was good. Not as sweet as the strawberry version, so we did enjoy this a bit better.

Both Filled Ring Dream Donuts are now available at participating restaurants across Canada and can also be purchased via mobile order or delivery through the Tim Hortons app. The Filled Ring Dream Donuts can also be redeemed on the Tim Hortons mobile app for 70 rewards points.

Website: https://www.timhortons.ca/

A&W Canada is at it again and this time they have launched the Smoked Gouda Burger. It is only available for a limited time only. When I heard about it, we went to the closest A&W to give it a try. It’s not available on some delivery apps, but perhaps its will show up in a few days.

If you’re in a rush to give this a try, you can dine-in or grab take out at participating locations.

It comes in buddy burger, mama burger, and uncle burger sizes.

What’s in the Smoked Gouda Burger?

It is made with real, melted smoked Gouda cheese, hickory potato crisps, savoury steak sauce,
pickles and mayo served on a grass-fed beef patty.

Taste Test

We got the Smoked Gouda Mama Burger and the Smoked Gouda Uncle Burger. The smoked gouda is a really nice addition and the hickory potato crisps add a nice crunch to it, but it can go soggy if you wait too long. Pickled added a nice contrasting tang to the mayo and steak sauce. Pretty solid burger and we enjoyed it.

Final Thoughts

A&W always does limited time only burgers and they’re actually really great. The quality is there and we haven’t been disappointed in a long long time. Kudos to the innovation team that gets to put these fun combinations together.

Starbucks Canada has laucnhed the new Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino blended beverage. Inspired by a nostalgic flavour reminiscent of carefree, fun-filled summer days at the carnival.

What’s Inside?

The Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino features layers of strawberry puree, whipped cream and a blend of funnel cake flavoured syrup, topped with crunchy powdered sugar funnel cake pieces.  The Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino blended beverage can be customized with non-dairy options (recommended with oat or almond beverage) to suit customer preferences.

Taste Test

There was a lot of strawberry puree and the funnel cake flavoured syrup in the drink, so make sure you stir well as it can accumulate on the bottom. Even with stirring the drink, the first few sips were still very sweet.

It’s a fun themed drink packed full of sugar. The funnel cake flavoured syrup could be reduced a bit. There are tiny crunchy powdered sugar funnel cake pieces but too small to be reminiscent of a funnel cake.

Final Thoughts

We definitely won’t be ordering this again. I would prefer to have a real funnel cake than drink it. They tried to emulate the taste and experience but it fell too short.

Website:
https://www.starbucks.ca/

It’s go great to see Burger King finally having a plant-based option on the menu. The Impossible Whopper is made with a flame-grilled patty topped with freshly sliced tomatoes and onions, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, and crunchy pickles on a toasted sesame seed bun. All plants and nothing extra.

We are huge fans of Burger King and the Whoppers, so we had to see if the collaboration between Burger King and Impossible Foods would be a match made in heaven.

The Impossible Whopper Taste Test

After the first few bites, we really couldn’t tell the difference at all. The texture of the Impossible patty had the right texture and the aroma of the char broiled grill. It’s got all the right textures!

It’s available now, so definitely check it out if you want a plant-based alternative at Burger King. We were impressed and would get it again. Great for flexitarians, vegetarians who whoever is curious.

Website:
https://www.burgerking.ca/

A&W Canada just dropped a new burger – The Harvarti Party Burger. It is made with mouthwatering chimichurri aioli, havarti cheese, red onion and roasted red peppers on a grass-fed beef patty. All nestled in a soft, brioche-style bun.

It comes in 3 sizes:

  • Harvarti Party Uncle Burger
  • Harvarti Party Mama Burger
  • Harvarti Party Buddy Burger

This is a limited time only burger and available at participating locations.

Taste Test

We got the Harvarti Party Uncle Burger and the Harvarti Party Mama Burger from our closest A&W which is just minutes away from us. Within the first bite, I loved it! The sauces are always done so well on their limited edition burgers. It doesn’t feel like it would be from a fast food restaurant at all. All the ingredients worked so well together.

The addition of the brioche bun makes this so good. The burger was saucy but none of it dripped out or made it messy, which was nice. We would get this again.

Website:
https://web.aw.ca/en/home

Krispy Kreme is collaborating with Oreo and they have created limited time only flavours from now until April 18th, 2021 at participating locations. 2 weeks only! We are huge fans of Oreo and Krispy Kreme, so we had to take a drive to the closest Krispy Kreme in Delta, BC to get these sweet treats.

There are 2 options of the donuts to get- Oreo Cookie Glazed Donut and the Oreo Cookied Over-the-Top Donut.

Oreo Cookie Glazed Donut 

The Original Glazed Doughnut is covered in an Oreo cookie glaze, filled with cookies and kreme, topped with an icing drizzle and Oreo cookie pieces. This was really good especially when it’s paired with a coffee to balance out the sweetness. As for the cookies and kreme filling, there wasn’t much in it as you can tell from the photo. Other than that, it’s very enjoyable with the generous amount of Oreo cookie glaze. I would definitely get this again.

Oreo Cookie Over-the-Top Donut 

This has the Oreo Cookie Glazed Donut, drizzled with chocolate icing and topped with cookies and kreme filling and an Oreo cookie wafer. It’s definitely over the top but so epic for Oreo fans. Its harder to eat with the varying textures, but you can’t deny that it looks great.

Final Thoughts

This was a great collaboration between Krispy Kreme and Oreo. Too bad it’s only here for 2 weeks and then it’s gone. The Oreo Original Glazed Doughnut was our favourite in terms of taste. If you’re there anyways, might as well get both to enjoy the whole experience. Plus, the Oreo Cookie Over-the-Top Donut is great for pictures.

Website:
https://krispykreme.ca/

Pizza Hut x KFC is the perfect collab that we all needed to hear. The Popcorn Chicken Pizza is available now for a limited time in Canada. When we saw the online ads, we had to give it a try, so we ordered delivery and it arrived promptly.

What’s in the Popcorn Chicken Pizza?

This has KFC gravy, topped with cheese, sweet corn, and crispy KFC Popcorn Chicken on a pan crust. You can get this in 12″ or 14″.

Taste Test

Upon the first few bites, we really enjoyed it. It was still hot and the crispy KFC Popcorn Chicken was actually crispy. It was a great texture that added to the pizza. The gravy was a great addition and would have actually liked a container of gravy to dunk the slice into.

Clearly, we love the gravy.

Final Thoughts

We highly recommend it and would get it again. As it’s available for only a limited time, don’t delay too long.

Website:
https://www.pizzahut.ca/

Wendy’s Canada just launched their new Korean BBQ Cheeseburger at participating locations. When we saw it advertised online, we had to go check it out as my husband is Korean. We ordered it online for delivery and it arrived very quickly to our door.

What’s Inside?

The Korean BBQ Cheeseburger has a quarter-pound of fresh, never frozen Canadian beef topped with mix of pickled red onions, spiced bacon, sweet BBQ sauce, jalapeño jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted bun.

What sizes does it come in?

The Korean BBQ Cheeseburger is available as a single, double, or triple.

Taste Test

Looking at the ingredients and tasting the burger, there isn’t anything Korean about this. If it was a bulgogi burger, then that would have been closer, or if there was kimchi.

None the less, the BBQ sauce was sweet and had a hint of spice. The pickled red onions didn’t add much to the burger. If we ate this burger blindly, it would have felt like a regular burger.

Final Thoughts

It’s a decent version of a cheeseburger, but nothing is very Korean about the taste or ingredients.

Website:
https://www.wendys.com/en-ca/home

KFC’s 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog (CNW Group/KFC Canada)

Forget chestnuts roasting over an open fire, because KFC’s famous fried chicken-scented 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is coming to Canada on November 9. Inspired by the Colonel’s very own Secret Recipe, the limited edition firelog from Enviro-Log is sold at Canadian Tire stores across the country and online.

“Canada’s winter season and fireplaces go together like an iconic KFC bucket of chicken and gravy,” said Samantha Redman, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC Canada. “It’s the comfort of a warm fire and the delicious aroma of our world-famous fried chicken that makes The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog a truly hearth-warming and hunger-inducing experience for all.” 

2020 is the first year KFC’s 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog will be available in Canada. After launching in the United States in 2018 and returning in 2019, the 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog became a viral hit, selling out in mere hours after going on sale. In Canada, Canadian Tire will be selling the firelogs for $19.99 while supplies last.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming consumer demand for the KFC Firelog over the past two years and are proud that through our long-term partnership with Canadian Tire, we are now able to make it available to Canadian fans that crave KFC’s 11 Herbs & Spices,” said Ross McRoy, President and Founder of Enviro-Log, Inc.

The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is designed and manufactured by Enviro-Log, an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia.

For more information on KFC’s 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog, visit www.kfc.ca and https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/3999809.html

A&W Canada always comes out with new burgers for a limited time only. I saw an ad for their new Truffle Mozzarella Burgers and I had to give it a try.

They’ve never offered this flavour before, but how can you go wrong with truffle and mozzarella? This is available across Canada except for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

What’s inside?

The Truffle Mozzarella Burgers has a grass-fed beef patty, topped with real mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, fresh lettuce and tomato, and truffle aioli.

What variations does it come in?

They offer the burgers as a buddy burger, mama burger, or Uncle Burger. The size of the patty differs.

Taste Test

We ordered all three sizes as I wanted the Truffle Mozzarella Mama Burger and the hubby was hungry so he got the Truffle Mozzarella Uncle Burger and the Truffle Mozzarella Buddy Burger.

A&W does a great job with the addition of their real mozzarella cheese and fresh veggies in their burgers. What not a lot of people talk about is their amazing sauces. In the past, they get the sauces spot on. The Truffle aioli is very nice and not over powering at all. It compliments the burger nicely.

They did a great job and we love it.

Pro-Tip

If you love their truffle aioli sauce, you can add it on the side to your fries or onion rings for a small add-on.

Final Thoughts

If you’re a fan of A&W already, they do a great job with the quality of their burgers. You’ll definitely love the Truffle Mozzarella Burgers like we do.

It’s only available for a limited time, so grab it for take out soon.

Website:
https://web.aw.ca/en/home

Kraft Dinner and Burger King have launched their KD Bites a few months ago. I saw this on the menu and had to get it. Kraft Dinner is very iconic to those who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s.

The KD Bites are available for a limited time only and are available exclusively at select Burger King locations and can be ordered through Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes and DoorDash. 

Taste Test

The KD Bites are small and are definitely 1 or 2 bite pieces. it’s the classic Kraft Dinner Mac and Cheese that is breaded and fried. When you bite into it, you can see the macaroni inside with lots of the cheese. It’s a bit boring on it’s own, but if you add a bit of ketchup, it’ll per perfect.

The little bag of it was around $2, so it’s not a large portion. It’s a nice addition to their regular Burger King Whopper.

Final Thoughts

The taste of the KD Bites isn’t ground breaking and it’s fast food quality. Very nostalgic for those Kraft Dinner fans. My husband loved it and he would get it again.

Would you try the KD Bites from Burger King?

Website:
https://www.burgerking.ca/