North County CRONUTS!

It has been a very busy month here at Living on a Bun! but no fears I am back!

To start off this momentous occasion let's begin with a lovely review of my already mentioned Peterson's Donuts in Escondido, CA.  If you have been following any donut news as of late you may have heard of a new pastry taking the nation's waistlines by storm: the cronut.

Crazy people waiting in New York for a cronut

The cronut is no ordinary decadent pastry, it's actually the love child of a croissant and a donut.  A crazy combination that has made anyone with a sweet-tooth wonder out loud, "Where the hell can I get one?" Well, I'm happy to say that if you are in the North County of San Diego you need to wonder no longer because Peterson's has you hooked up!

It's a CRONUT!!!  Without crazy New York lines!

I went yesterday and picked up a Cinnamon Sugar Cronut for only $2.95, a great deal for the sheer mass of the thing.  It was an even better deal after I took one bite.  This is slap your mama's face good kiddies!  It's buttery, it's sweet, it's flaky, it's light, it's yummy!  Go now...they're open 24hrs a day!

Peterson's Donut Corner's Yelp! Page!

Starbucks and Dannon Unite!

Holy Power Combine Batman!

Starbucks is partnering up with Dannon to make, "ready to eat Greek yogurt parfaits!" As you may know Starbucks already sells a couple of yogurt items at their counters but it looks like they are ramping up their efforts to get you to pair your oh so yummy Non-Fat Chai Tea Latte with a scrumdiddlyumptious greek yogurt parfait. 

No word if John Stamos will be showing up at your local Starbucks chucking Oikos products to you but that can't stop a lifetime Full House fan from hoping, right?! Have Mercy! 

Could this be coming to a Starbucks near you?!

Here's the article!

Dunkin' your Gluten Free Donuts!

Dunkin' has taken the plunge into a yummy hot cup of coffee with the first fast food Gluten Free donuts and muffins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really wish we had a Dunkin' Donuts now!

Anyway, if you suffer from gluten intolerance and have suffered through life without donuts, except for the one's you find awesome Pinterest recipes for, Dunkin' is making your life easier.  Check it out!

They are individual wrapped in order to make sure these gluten free puppies are separated from their gluten-ness cousins at the counter.

If only I was on the east coast!

Source

Living on a Pretzel Bun?! What?!

For several months now, Wendy's has been testing a Bacon Cheeseburger on a Pretzel bun in select markets.  Yum!  And now it appears it will be rolling out nationwide sooner than later.  Take a look at that beautiful burger footage:

Ummm...yes you can sign me up to your pretzel subscription!

You may recall that during the fall, Red Robin usually rolls out an Oktoberfest burger which also uses a wonderful pretzel bun.  Well it appears as though we may be able to have that pleasure everyday whenever Wendy's releases this bad boy of Burgerville to the general public.

I wait with bated breath!

Here's more info:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/wendys-pretzel-burger_n_3365879.html

http://www.philly.com/philly/food/20130530_Wendys_plans_pretzel_burger__.html

McDonald's Breakfast After Midnight Debuts

McDonald's is now serving breakfast after midnight!  Breathe easy now if you have a late night hankering for an Egg McMuffin.  No longer do you have to wait until later in the morning to shove this delicious delight down the old pie-hole.  After a couple of years of "market research," McDonald's is officially going live with their "Breakfast After Midnight Menu."  Here's a look at it:

Notice you get to choose between fries and hashbrowns! Hello! Dreams do come true!

In So-Cal we've been experiencing a "Breakfast after Midnight Menu" for the last few months but it looks like McDonald's is making this match-made-in-heaven official for the country.  They've also added items that our original, "market research" menu didn't have.  It was quite small so that is definitely a welcomed change.  However, where is my Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit!?  Oh well, nothing's perfect.

Next task McDonald's: Breakfast All Day!

Here's the original story!

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Super Bacon Cheeseburger!

It's summer time and let the food and movie promotions begin!  Carl's Jr./Hardee's is introducing the Super Bacon Cheeseburger in conjunction with the Man of Steel movie coming out early next month.  Boasting 6 strips of bacon, you can definitely sign me up for this super burger.  Today they will start playing commercials advertising the burger and it is actually directed by Zack Snyder, the director of Man of Steel and stars Superman so check it out on your Memorial Day! 

Also for those collectors out there, they are offering 40 oz plastic collector cups featuring Man of Steel characters.  Get yours today...yummm...bacon!  Here's a coupon for $1 off!

Source http://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/superman-gets-super-burger-carls-jr-hardees

Random Superman:

Burger King launches new McRip-off sandwich this summer!

Well now it's on.  

In the ongoing battle between good and evil: McDonald's vs. Burger King< BK has decided it's time to up the stakes and revealed plans for their own McRip-off McRib sandwich this summer. Take a look!

Yes! the battle has gone up a notch.  Now BK is trampling upon the hollowed ground of the all mighty McRib!  This cannot be tolerated!

I don't know if I'm the only one noticing but ever since the summer when BK decided that selling ribs in a foil wrap type paper was a good idea...they've been going through an identity crisis.  Oh don't remember the ribs?  Here's proof:

I haven't gone to Burger King in at least a year, but every time I see a commercial, coupon or pass by one, there seems to be a new gimmick that they are trying out.  Well here they go again.

 

The problem BK is that McDonald's has spent years building their McRib up into an event every year when they bring it out.  That's why it does big numbers every year.  I understand the desire of making your own, but really if you're a McRib person it's not like you are looking for another fast food rib sandwich, you're just waiting for your fall/winter tradition to just be part of the excitement of having a McRib.  Over the last few years, BK has been about short term gimmicks that do not build to such an "event" feel.  Good try BK hope it works for you.  I'll be waiting for the winter.

Is that a Waffle Cone on my Frosty? Or are you just happy to see me?

Wendy's announced this week that the Frosty is boldly going where many a yummy, frozen-licious treat has gone before...in a waffle cone.

I know, it took them long enough, right?!  But the fantastic Frosty can now call waffle cones their new home  away from their everyday tedious-yellow-cup home it's been stuck in since it was born. You can get vanilla or chocolate and the suggested price is $1.49.  Not a bad price especially during those hot summer days heading our way!  Worth a try says I.

New Quarter Pounders kill Angus Third Pounders!

So McDonald's just announced that it will have 3 brand new Quarter Pounders.  I am SO up for that challenge but this challenge comes with a built in loss.  These Quarter Pounders will cost us the loss of the AngusThird Pounder burgers.  :0(

Let us observe a moment of silence for our loss.

I love the Angus Third Pounders but with McDonald's wanting to pump up the value of their menu choices, the $4-5 price point is just a bit much.  The dressed up Quarter Pounders will feature two styles that have been used in the Angus Third Pounders (Bacon & Cheese and Deluxe) and the third will feature a Habanaro Ranch creation. Ooh la la!

 

So much like the Big and Tasty, the Arch Deluxe and the McBLT, we lose another premium McDonald's burger.  But the good thing is we get more Quarter Pounders!

 

Rest in Peace Angus Third Pounders!