Papa John's Cinnapie

This is one that I really want to try. Right now Papa John's is offering a free Cinnapie with purchase of a Large 2-Topping pizza for $11.99. Cinnamon is right up there with chocolate when it comes to desserts and especially dessert pizzas. I really recommend trying a Flat Stromboli at Pizza Inn or getting the Streusel pizza at Godfather's (I really miss their buffet in Paducah, but that's another story).

Back to the Papa John's Cinnapie, I really want to try one. Although in doing a little bit of internet research it's looking like I may be let down.
Here's a picture of what Papa John's ads make it look like:



and then here is a picture of what it actually looks like. Notice the pencil for size referencing:


This thing costs $3.99 if you get it by itself, and a version labeled "Cinnapie w/Extra Icing" goes for $4.74.

If anyone has tried this, please let me know what you thought in the comments section.

KFC Popcorn Chicken Deal

Right now KFC has a deal going on with their delicious popcorn chicken. You can get a box of popcorn chicken with a side of potato wedges for $1.99. There are also a couple of other choices including three hot wings or one drumstick. Of course both include the potato wedges for $1.99.

A Delight In D.C.

I've been slacking some on this blog, and for that I apologize. My wife and I had been pretty busy getting all of our ducks in a row for our vacation to Washington, D.C. It was a great trip, although our nation's capitol is not a place for eats on the cheap. That said there is one place I have to endorse.



If you're making a trip to the East Coast, and you have a chance to eat at a Five Guys Burgers and Fries, don't pass it up. I ordered the "Little Hamburger", and let me just say that it was anything but little. I don't want to imagine what the bigger burgers are like. Anywho, the burger was great. The fries were awesome! Get the regular order. It's pretty bountiful. The fries come in Five Guys style, which were really good, and Cajun (I'm not a fan of spicy fries, so I didn't try them). This is a chain in D.C. and parts of the east coast. If you're near one, treat yourself.

Arby's 5 for $5

You can feed the entire family or buy yourself enough food for a few meals.



Right now Arby's has five regular roast beef sandwiches for $5. This is a really good deal!

Freebie Wednesday's Finale

For most Wednesdays this summer, people haven't had to ask me "What's for lunch?". They knew I'd be going to Arby's to get something for free. Well, today is the last Freebie Wednesday. You can get a Beef N Cheddar sandwich for free with the purchase of a soft drink.

So goodbye, Freebie Wednesday. We will miss you. Although, you can sign up online and have Arby's send you freebies and promotions in your email. To do that click here.

Olive Garden Update: New Sauce Choices

I have tried both the Creamy Parmesan Florentine and the Roasted Portobello Pomodoro. I must say I Really like the Creamy Parmesan Florentine. The spinach blends in nicely with the cheesy sauce. It's so good it has to be hazardous to your health. The Roasted Portobello Pomodoro was good, but not spectacular. The portobello mushrooms are the highlight and there were only a couple in the bowl.

Never Ending Pasta Bowls Are Back!

It doesn't quite get me as excited as basketball season, but this is high on the list. Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl has returned!


This is a great chance to sample sauces or pastas that you'd thought about trying, but just couldn't pull the trigger on. According to Olive Garden, there is a total of 42 pasta and sauce combination you can explore. The available pastas are Spaghetti, Whole Wheat Linguine, Linguine, Fettuccine, Penne, Angel Hair, and Orecchiette (probably my favorite). The sauce choices are Creamy Parmesan Florentine, Roasted Portobello Pomodoro (can't wait to try it), Alfredo, Meat Sauce, Five Cheese Marinara (very, very good), and Marinara. This is all you can eat, and at $8.95 it costs less than anything on Olive Garden's dinner menu including some of the appetizers!

This is a deal that I will be taking advantage of numerous times! For more information on the Never Ending Pasta Bowl deal click here.