Baskin-Robbins Flavor of the Month: Jamoca Almond Fudge

Available since earlier this month, but officially announced today in a press release, Baskin-Robbins is promoting a classic flavor that has been around for over 50 years.  The April Flavor of the Month, Jamoca Almond Fudge, is made of "Jamoca coffee ice cream with roasted almonds and a chocolate ribbon." 

In participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide in April, Jamoca Almond Fudge is available by the scoop in a cup or cone. The flavor is also available in fresh-packed pints and quarts, so ice cream lovers can bring this classic flavor home to enjoy with family and friends or to create their own specialty ice cream desserts.* In addition, the Jamoca Almond Fudge Layered Sundae is available all month long and features three scoops of Jamoca Almond Fudge ice cream layered with hot fudge, almonds and whipped cream.

Check out Baskin-Robbins nutrition page and find a store nearby.

Cold Stone & Baskin-Robbins Roll Out New Items

Locally headquartered in Scottsdale, Cold Stone Creamery is now offering five new yogurt based items for a limited time.  The first three are part of the Yogurt Creations line and the last two are Yogurt Shakes:

• Strawberry Crumble- Dreamy Vanilla Yogurt mixed with juicy Strawberries and Graham Cracker Pie Crust
• Chocolate Banana Indulgence- Gratifying Chocolate Yogurt mixed with fresh Bananas and rich Fudge
• Berries Upon Berries- Luscious Raspberry Yogurt mixed with sweet Strawberries and Blueberries
• Shake Them Berries- Divine Vanilla Yogurt blended with sweet, juicy Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries
• Powered By Chocolate- Enticing Chocolate Yogurt blended with rich Fudge

Meanwhile, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating March Madness with their 3-Point Chocolate Ice Cream which is made of "chocolate flavored ice cream with a salty caramel ribbon and orange-colored caramel pretzel balls."  Only around until the end of the month, the 3-Point Chocolate can be ordered in sundae form:

The 3-Point Chocolate Sundae is also available all month long as a decadent combination of 3-Point Chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, Reese’s® Peanut Butter Sauce, crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and whipped cream.

Check the links for nutritional information at Cold Stone Creamery and Baskin-Robbins.

JITB News: New Bacon Milkshake, Phoenix Misses Out On Fish Promo

The first new promotion at Jack in the Box is the Bacon Shake...I'll let that sink in for a second...

Made with real vanilla ice cream, bacon flavored syrup, whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.

Okay, so if you are brave enough to order one, there are a few things you should know.  First, get there fast since the quantities being delivered to Jack in the Box restaurants are said to be "as limited as limited can be." Next, according to a spokesman for the restaurant, "The shake is not listed on our menus in the restaurants, so it's more of a 'secret item' that people can order."  Finally, the nutrition of the 16 oz. Bacon Milkshake includes 773 calories, 40 grams of fat (28 saturated), 75 grams of sugar, and 12 grams of protein. 

Next we have a promotion that is specifically skipping over the Phoenix metro area.  The $2.99 Fish Sandwich Combo includes small fries, a small drink, and "two lightly battered fillets of Alaskan Pollock topped with lettuce and tartar sauce and served on a warm sesame seed bun"  Along with this, for $4.59, Jack in the Box is Jack "offering Fish & Chips, which includes three fish fillets and small order of fries along with a side of tartar sauce and malt vinegar."

Sadly for those of you that enjoy something fishy in the Phoenix area, at the bottom of the press release, Jack in the Box points out, "These promotions are not available in Phoenix."  If the AZFoodDude is not mistaken, these items are on the menu, so why is it that they can do the promotion in Tucson, Flagstaff, etc. but not in Phoenix?  And if they are not on the menu anymore and this is a special limited time deal, then what's preventing the distribution trucks from stopping in Phoenix when they are moving along the I-10 from California to Tucson and further east?  What's even better is the fact that we have a distribution center in Phoenix.  Not cool for the fish-loving folks in Phoenix, Jack.

Starbucks: Buy One Holiday Beverage, Get One Free (4 Days Only)

The Starbucks website lays out the deal:

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

Celebrate the season together with someone – and something – you love at Starbucks. On November 17–20 from 2–5 p.m., when you buy one holiday beverage, you’ll get a second one free. Warm up with your choice of a Peppermint Mocha or new Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte or the longest-running holiday favorite, the Eggnog Latte.

If you click on the above links for each drink, you can customize the drink to your liking.  In the meantime, here is what each drink is made with:

• Peppermint Mocha - Espresso, steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint flavored syrup, topped with sweetened whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
• Skinny Peppermint Mocha - Espresso with steamed nonfat milk and sugar-free bittersweet mocha sauce.
• Caramel Brulée Latte - Espresso and steamed milk flavored with caramel Brulée sauce, topped with sweetened whipped cream and caramel Brulée topping.
• Gingerbread Latte - Espresso with steamed milk and gingerbread flavored syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and nutmeg.
• Eggnog Latte - Espresso with steamed eggnog and milk, topped with ground nutmeg.

McDonald's Adds Two Peppermint Drinks for the Holidays

From now, until January 2, 2012, you will be able to order McDonald's new Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate McCafé drinks. According to the press release:

McCafé Peppermint Mocha is the perfect blend of smooth espresso, dark chocolate syrup with a hint of peppermint, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Customers can also get into the holiday spirit with a decadent McCafé Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Both beverages are customizable, and available with a choice of whole or nonfat milk, and with or without the whipped cream topping.

Both drinks are available in three sizes and the nutrition based on how the drinks come as ordered is listed below:

Peppermint Mocha - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
• Medium (16oz.) - 310 calories, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, 39 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 380 calories, 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, 47 grams of sugar

Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 270 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
  
• Medium (16oz.) - 340 calories, 14 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, 41 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 410 calories, 17 grams of fat, 12 grams of protein, 50 grams of sugar

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Back at Chick-Fil-A

For the third year in a row, Chick-fil-A is bringing back the Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake.  Just like their other milkshakes, this one is topped off with whipped cream and a cherry.  Available in 14 oz. and 20 oz. sizes, the Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake will be offered until early January, according to QSR.

Nutrition
Small (14oz) - 660 calories, 23 grams of fat, 12 grams of protein, and 89 grams of sugar.
Large (20oz) - 930 calories, 31 grams of fat, 16 grams of protein, and 127 grams of sugar.

Cinnabon Adds New Items for Fall

Going on from now until November 5, Cinnabon is introducing three new items to their menu for the fall. QSR has the story:

Caramel flavor will be offered as a topping for the company’s Center of the Roll or an addition to its creamy Mocha Chillatta. The new Carmel Mocha Chillatta is a premium beverage pick-me-up made with real coffee, chocolate, swirls of caramel, and whipped cream topping. The Caramel Center of the Roll consists of bite-sized pieces of baked sweet dough featuring Makara Cinnamon, brown sugar, and caramel smear, and smothered with cream cheese frosting and caramel topping.

In addition, Cinnabon is adding its popular Cinnamon Churro back to the menu for a reported $1.99 with a second churro costing a $1.

The nutritional information is as follows:

Churro - 290 Calories, 12 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein.
Caramel Mocha Chillatta (16oz.) - 420 calories, 17 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein.
Caramel Center of the Roll - 840 calories, 42 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein.

Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte

Over the past few days on their Facebook page, Starbucks has been having a contest between their over 24 million fans to see which cities would get the Pumpkin Spice Latte first. Tonight, we know the winning cities are Chicago, IL and Calgary, AB Canada.

Not to worry though, while they will be enjoying the drink a week early, the rest of us will be able to get the Pumpkin Spice Latte as of Tuesday, September 6 and throughout the holiday season.

The 16 oz. Pumpkin Spice Latte made with espresso, pumpkin, spices, whipped cream and steamed 2% milk has 380 calories, 13 grams of fat and 14 grams of protein. Check out this link to change the size and ingredients and see the full nutritional information.

Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Roll Out Captain America Treats

On Monday, June 27, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins will begin offering multiple new Captain America themed treats. Let's start with Dunkin' Donuts, which has four new items:

Dunkin’ Donuts has expanded its popular line of icy cool Coolatta beverages with the introduction of a new Captain America Coolatta drink, a cherry-flavored frozen beverage. The new Coolatta drink will be available in a special limited-edition collectible First Avenger Tri-Cup, an innovative three-chamber cup featuring images of Captain America that allows guests to enjoy three different Coolatta flavors (8 oz. each) within the same cup. Joining Dunkin’ Donuts’ famous lineup of donut varieties is the brand’s first-ever star-shaped donut, the Captain America Donut, filled with jelly, frosted with vanilla icing, and topped with patriotic red, white and blue sprinkles, as well as the Stars & Stripes Donut, frosted with red icing and topped with patriotic red, white and blue sprinkles.

Next, Baskin-Robbins will also have four new items:

Baskin-Robbins...is featuring an assortment of ice cream refreshments including July Flavor of the Month Super-Soldier Swirl, vanilla ice cream swirled with a combo of blue chocolate chips and a cherry flavored ribbon. Guests can also succumb to the power of chocolate with a Hydra Force Sundae, Chocolate Mousse Royale ice cream that is chock full of brownies, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped off with chocolate sprinkles and a cherry, or dive into the Super-Soldier Sundae, Super-Soldier Swirl ice cream topped with moist white cake, and a rich strawberry topping (add whipped cream, a cherry, and star-spangled sprinkles for a flavorful patriotic salute). Lastly, the Captain America Ice Cream Cake, inspired by Captain America’s signature shield, is classic sheet cake customized with your favorite ice cream and cake flavors along with a collectable Captain America Cake Topper.

 Captain America: The First Avenger will come to theaters on Friday, July 22.