Taco Bell and Tajín add plenty of tang to tacos, Cheesy Gordita Crunches ... and a Freeze?
The chile lime seasoning is a fun addition to the Tajín Taco and Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch. But I don’t think I want a tangy frozen dessert.
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Taco Bell and Tajín add plenty of tang to tacos, Cheesy Gordita Crunches ... and a Freeze?
The chile lime seasoning is a fun addition to the Tajín Taco and Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch. But I don’t think I want a tangy frozen dessert.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple earns its permanent shelf status
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Should you buy the Tostitos Chunky Guacamole dip?
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Taco Bell and Tajín add plenty of tang to tacos, Cheesy Gordita Crunches ... and a Freeze?
The chile lime seasoning is a fun addition to the Tajín Taco and Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch. But I don’t think I want a tangy frozen dessert.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple earns its permanent shelf status
A quick review of the cereal formerly known as Apple Pie Toast Crunch.
Should you buy the Tostitos Chunky Guacamole dip?
In addition to the refrigerated guac, Tostitos is also rolling out Spicy Queso Blanco Flavored Tortilla Chips and Limited-Edition NFL Team Bags.
I didn’t fall for the Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich or Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion
It’s only August, but Wendy’s is rolling out an autumnal lineup that also includes the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger and Bacon Pub Fries.
Popculturology
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ webs 3rd-biggest second weekend ever
Does the latest Spider-Man film have a shot at dethroning ‘The Force Awakens’? And will it swing to the first $1B domestic haul?
From ‘Spider-Man’ to ‘Brand New Day’: The evolution of opening weekend milestones
The first ‘Spider-Man’ ushered in a new era blockbusters in 2002. The franchise proved again this weekend that it still has the juice.
A new record! ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ topples ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with a $360M opening weekend
The latest Spider-Man film becomes only the second film with a $300M+ opening weekend. Will the actual numbers put it ahead of last ‘Avengers’ film?
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