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To celebrate McDonald’s iconic breakfast sandwich’s 50th anniversary, tomorrow, November 18th, they’re offering up Egg McMuffins for just 63¢–the same price you paid when they first came onto the McDonald’s menu in 1971. Plus, there’s no coupon needed to snag this offer!
This deal is only available on November 18th exclusively when ordered through the McDonald’s app!
McDonald’s is set to rollout a trio of new chicken sandwiches this February: the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Deluxe Chicken Sandwich. Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA added that the new sandwich would “jump-start our chicken journey,” suggesting more chicken products to come. McDonald’s launched Spicy Chicken McNuggets this past fall, its first new McNugget flavor in the United States since the item was introduced to the US menu in 1983. Popeyes, which saw its new sandwich offering sell out just two weeks after it launched nationally in August 2019, has pointed to the sandwich as one reason that it continued to grow during the pandemic. Chick-fil-A, known for its line of chicken sandwiches, has been growing steadily for years.
All three McDonald’s sandwiches will offer a new fillet of all-white meat chicken and a novel crispy breading. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich serves as a simpler option with the fillet and pickles while the Deluxe Chicken Sandwich arrives with the additional lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Meanwhile, those with a more adventurous palate can opt for the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with crinkle cut pickles and spicy pepper sauce.
“We’ve heard our customers loud and clear, and we know they’re craving more chicken options,” McDonald’s VP, Innovation Linda VanGosen said in a statement. “We’re confident all chicken fans – from traditionalists to spice enthusiasts – will discover a new menu favorite they’ll come back for time and time again.”
McDonald’s Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken and Deluxe Chicken Sandwiches will be available starting February 24.
On Thursday, Feb. 25 starting at 5pm, McDonald’s is offering the first 100 cars in the Drive-Thru a FREE new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, no purchase necessary! One sandwich per car, available while supplies last.
I’ve never understood the fascination with this pork sandwich that McDonald’s seems to roll out about once a year for a limited time. If it was all that great, wouldn’t the add it to the menu?
But for those of you that are fans, mark your calendar for December 2nd when this fan-favorite returns. Not familiar? It’s seasoned boneless pork, swimming in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. It’s then topped with slivered onions and tart pickles on the bun to round out the flavor profile.
The McRib has been a beloved menu item at McDonald’s since its inception nearly 40 years ago,” Linda VanGosen, vice president of menu innovation, said in a statement. “There’s nothing quite like the taste of the McRib. To our customers, it’s become more than a delicious, saucy moment … It’s a season, and it’s taking the internet by storm. That’s why this year, we’re proud to serve the McRib nationwide for everyone to enjoy.”
The shake, which was invented by McDonald’s franchise owner Hal Rosen in 1967, was first launched at select restaurants in 1970, so this marks the minty drink’s 50th anniversary. Interesting fact, initially, the shake was lemon/lime flavored with vanilla ice cream, lemon/lime sherbet, and vanilla syrup. By 1973, the shake was merely a green colored vanilla shake, eliminating the lemon/lime sherbet. It is now mint flavored. In 1974, sales from the popular seasonal drink helped build the very first Ronald McDonald House, which helps families with children who need medical care. .25 cent from every sale supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton
McDonald’s has also revealed a new menu item, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, will debut on the same day as Shamrock Shake’s return to McDonald’s menus. This new dessert consists of vanilla soft serve blended with Shamrock flavor and Oreo cookie pieces. How good does that sound?
“We’re excited to serve up a new way to experience the one-of-a-kind Shamrock flavor in our new Oreo Shamrock McFlurry,” Linda VanGosen, McDonald’s vice president of menu innovation, said in a press release. “Our chefs worked to get the perfect balance of Oreo cookies and mint for this new delicious dessert. We can’t wait for customers to get a taste this spring.”
Like every year, these items are only available for a limited time.
MickeyD’s will be hosting a bacon happy hour on Tuesday, January 29th from 4-5pm !
That’s right, for one hour only, the fast-food chain will hold a “Bacon Hour” so customers in participating stores across the country can put free thick-cut, Applewood-smoked bacon on anything they order from the McDonald’s menu.
Yes you read that right, free bacon.
On anything.
In the entire McDonald’s menu.
Want bacon on your Chicken McNuggets? Sure thing, buddy, go knock yourself out.
Bacon on a Filet-O-Fish? Aquaman just might approve.
Bacon on a Hot Caramel Sundae? Surprisingly salty stuff goes really well with sweet treats.
The limited time event is meant to promote the Jan. 30 nationwide launch of McDonald’s new trio of bacon items: the Big Mac Bacon burger, Quarter Pounder Bacon burger and Cheesy Bacon Fries. Both burgers will come with three slices of bacon each while the Cheesy Bacon Fries will come with bacon bits.
They make their appearance every February, and for millions of Shamrock Shake Fanatics these minty, greet sweet treats are the first sign of spring.
The first Shamrock Shake debuted in 1970 as the St. Patrick’s Day Shake. In 1974, proceeds from the beverage’s sale helped to fund the first Ronald McDonald’s House in Philadelphia. That city is currently the nation’s leader in Shamrock Shake sales.
This year McDonald’s has upped the ante, offering 5 different Shamrock options available starting today (Feb 7th) through St Patricks’s day:
Shamrock Shake: vanilla soft serve, mint syrup, whipped topping, but this year it may come with a sprinkle of granulated green sugar and a cherry.
Chocolate Shamrock Shake: half a chocolate shake (on the bottom) and half a Shamrock Shake layered on top.
Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé: mocha frappe with whipped topping, green sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Shamrock Hot Chocolate: a blend of milk and chocolate syrup, but with the addition of mint syrup, too.
Shamrock Mocha: similar to the Hot Chocolate, but comes up with a shot espresso.
McDonald’s is on a journey to be better and part of that journey is a commitment to evolving our food and beverage offerings,” Jeanette DeBartolo, a McDonald’s spokeswoman shared. “McDonald’s changes have touched our food and restaurant experience to better meet the changing needs of our customers.”
Chicken Biscuit with Cheese and Honey
The Big Ragu is a fan of the new chicken breakfast sandwiches at McDonalds and he wants to give away some free sandwiches to you.
***Five lucky people who comment below on this article, will be chosen at random to win Two Free Breakfast Sandwiches each***.
The best part (besides them being free) is that you don’t have to wait just for breakfast hours. These babies are the newest items available all day as part of McDonald’s All Day Breakfast Menu.
HERE’S THE SKINNY ON McDONALDS NEW CHICKEN BREAKFAST SANDWICHES:
The Chicken McGriddle
— CHICKEN MCGRIDDLE: A fried chicken patty, tucked between two pancakes, injected with syrup. This is probably the fave of the bunch. This is like a chicken and waffles in every bite. Here is a tip, order it with cheese !
— CHICKEN BISCUIT: A full country biscuit houses this fried chicken patty. Here is a tip, order it with honey, it will make your mouth water. This is the most filling of the three sandwiches.
— CHICKEN MCMUFFIN: This sandwich is, of course, a fried chicken patty on a toasted English Muffin. We love to try this one with a little bit of mayo, so ask for a packet. Bring some crunch into your morning with this winner.
Ronald visited us at the McDonalds on Yankee and 725
HONORABLE MENTION: Don’t forget to order a hash brown to go along with your sandwich. Want to get a little wacky? Put the hash brown inside the sandwich like the Big Ragu does. We call this creation a “McChicken ‘n Tater” sandwich.
So, next time you are on the go, and pull into the Golden Arches, remember these Food Adventure tips. For about 2 bucks you can grab a good sandwich. They are great as is, but if you want to doctor them up, consider ordering them with cheese and honey. Even order them with mayo depending on your condiment preferences. Remember, they aren’t just for breakfast anymore, since McDonald’s serves them up all day.
Food Adventures has no rules, we eat it all and give our slant
The Chicken McMuffin with Cheese
Our creation with a hash brown “A McChicken Biscuit n Tater” sandwich
Bite into a Chicken McGriddle
Chicken Biscuit With Cheese – Doctor it up with honey !
Does anybody else do the stuff Big Ragu does? A Food Adventure on a muff
Dripping with cheese and honey – The Chicken Biscuit
How about a Chicken McMuffin with some mayo?
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The Super Big Boy from Frisch’s is the Best
Food Adventures leaves no plate unturned. We eat it all and have no rules. Sure, most of our stories highlight locally owned eateries with food that we have fallen in love with. From time to time we will go off track and do our tongue in cheek take on chain restaurants, or in this case the dreaded “fast food chains”
Fast food is a guilty pleasure for many, and a way to grab a quick bite in a pinch…. even these chains go crazy touting deals or big specials. Today, we go all out and try some of their biggest creations and we don’t count a calorie. These are the “Monsters of the Meatway” if you will. These are the “Big Daddys of the burger industry,” and we aren’t afraid to rank ’em in order. They are the always huge, sometimes sloppy, sandwiches that will never have you asking “where’s the beef?’
Sit back, loosen your belt, and indulge on these must eats. Food
The Double Whopper from Burger King is a good one
Adventures presents the jaw dropping, must eat, top 5 “monster” burgers of the fast food industry:
FAST FOOD’S 5 MONSTER BURGERS:
1) “THE SUPER BIG BOY” at FRISCH’S RESTAURANTS:
The supersized version of the American favorite “Big Boy” burger. This one has the same amount of cheese, but 2 bigger patties, more lettuce and most imporantly, more of that unbelievable Frisch’s tartar sauce. It is a 1/2 pound of beef on the signature double decker bun, and it aims to please. It does just that and makes the grade as our #1 pick!
The Triple Cheeseburger from Wendy’s
2) “THE DOUBLE WHOPPER SANDWICH” from BURGER KING:
Another giant version of a popular burger, the flame broiled “double whopper” is a very filling sandwich. Over the year’s the regular whopper has been shrinking in size. This burger is a push back towards yesteryear. The hearty, sesame seed bun finally gets challenged and does the job, strongly holding the lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, cheese and mayo together. The secret to this sandwich is the griled taste that is unmatched in the fast food world.
3) “DAVE’S TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER” at WENDY’S:
Not one, not two, but THREE patties, each one weighing a quarter of a pound make up this masterpiece. This “brick of beef” is packed with cheese and loaded with lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, ketchup, and onion. The soft bun holds this massive monster together. This sandwich is bursting with flavor but is not for the squeamish, as it has the most amount of meat in our list.
4) “THE BIG BUFORD” from RALLY’S:
The Big Buford from Rally’s
Two “seasoned and seared” beef patties on a bun with all the fixins. That means cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a premium, sesame seed bun. Grab a napkin, this fast food freakshow likes to drip condiments on your hands and shirt. Probably the most bang for your buck on the list, as Rally’s is known for good prices. It is a Food Adventure on a bun.
5) “THE 2/3rd POUND MONSTER THICKBURGER with CHEESE” from HARDEE’S:
We were surprised to find out this burger had the word “monster” in its name. It must be fate, so it rounds out our list. This is the only “bacon burger” on our list. It features two 1/3 lb. charbroiled 100% Black Angus beef patties, 4 strips of bacon, 3 slices of American cheese and mayonnaise. The bun is heralded as “fresh baked.” It doesn’t matter though because the lack of condiments on this one makes the burger pretty much uneatable. This sandwich is just all meat, no toppings. Pretty gross unless you are a pure carnivore.
Hardee’s Monster Thickburger – just gross…
There you have it. The “plumpest patties on a bun,” the “biggest boys of the drive thru” ranked in order.
How did we do? Did we nail it, or did we leave out one of the gargantuan bundles of meat on a bun?
Give us your feedback and remember this list was for FAST FOOD chains only ….
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Super Big Boy from Frischs with sauce seeping out…
Frisch’s Big Boy
Home of the Whopper
Double Whopper
Hardees sucks
All that was on the Hardee’s Thickburger was bacon, cheese and 1/4 tsp of “secret sauce” that wasn’t noticeable
Big Buford from Rally’s
Wendy’s Triple Cheeseburger – WOW
The Super Big Boy from Frischs !
Chipotle BBQ Dusted McNuggets. Dip them in BBQ sauce
The feedback is in from the Shakin’ Flavor event at the Wilmington Pike McDonald’s last Monday. The VIP guests at the Food Adventure were given Mcdonald’s swag and asked to test the flavors for themselves. We found patrons loved all three flavors CHIPOTLE BBQ, GARLIC PARMESAN, and ZESTY RANCH. It seemed the favorite this night was Zesty Ranch.
DID YOU KNOW?
Fast Food executives have long known that the Dayton area is much more inclined to give new fast food products an initial try. Much more than the conservative tastebuds of Cincinnati or even Columbus. That is why in Dayton, we see many test products here before they go national. In other words, Dayton is an open minded, foodie town full of feed back (applaud yourselves).
HERE’S THE SKINNY on SHAKIN’ FLAVORS:
— McDonald’s new Shakin’ Flavor product is a free packet of seasonings that will be an option with any Chicken McNugget order or large French Fry order. Your choice of flavor is CHIPOTLE BBQ, GARLIC PARMESAN, or ZESTY RANCH
— A extra “shakin” bag is given to the customer and a powdered packet, and the rest is simple. Dump the fries or McNuggets into the bag, and then the seasoning. Close the bag and shake it like a pom-pom. The result is pretty evenly seasoned fries or nuggets. For more even results, after shaking, we suggest laying the bag flat and tearing open rather than dumping the food out of the bag.
This is a great distraction for kids. Hungry Jax found her children caught up in the excitement, and loved it as much as the yogurt in the kid’s meal.
Kids love the new Shakin Flavors and love to “Shake it Up”
The Big Ragu loved the Chipotle BBQ and Garlic Parmesan. It brought a new dimension to the nuggets and fries
MUST EATS:
Experiment with your own tastes, but we found a couple faves’ you gotta try.
— CHIPOTLE BBQ NUGGETS DIPPED IN BBQ SAUCE
— ZESTY RANCH FRENCH FRIES
— GARLIC PARMESAN NUGGETS DIPPED IN RANCH SAUCE
Get to select Golden Arches and shake things up. Not every McDonald’s has them, but they are worth a try. They bake ’em, you shake ’em, your flavor, make sure you savor !
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Zesty Ranch French Fries
Win a Ticket to the Shakin Flavor Event June 8th, by commenting below !
Mcdonald’s is launching their new “Shakin Flavor” option for French Fries and Chicken Nuggets. The Food Adventures Crew is helping them introduce the new product by hosting a promo.
Monday, June 8th, McDonald’s located at 6222 Wilmington Pike will host a Shakin’ Flavor Tasting Event. The event is invite-only and will allow fast foodies to learn, make, and enjoy their own Shakin’ Flavor McNuggets & Fries. The 3 flavor options being introduced are ZESTY RANCH, GARLIC PARMESAN, and CHIPOTLE BBQ
There will be giveaways. Oh yeah baby… attendees will also leave with McDonald’s swag and Arch Cards to return to McDonald’s and enjoy a meal on their own. We have always wanted to use the word “swag.” Thank you, Ronald.
As part of the McDonald’s partnership, Food Adventures and Dayton Most Metro are giving away 10 tickets to the Shakin’ Flavor event. To have a chance at being a winner, please comment on the article below. Winners will be chosen and notified FRIDAY JUNE 5th. Food Adventures will post the winners on their Facebook page (click here to see) as well.
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
McDonald’s new “Shakin Flavors” will be available for McNuggets and Fries
WHAT: NEW McDonald’s “Shakin’ Flavor” Tasting Event
WHEN: Invite Only event is Monday, June 8, 4:30 pm – 6:30pm
WHERE: McDonald’s Sugarcreek – 6222 Wilmington Pike
WHAT ELSE: We have 10 tickets to this event. For a chance to win one of them, please comment on the story below.
NEW SHAKIN FLAVORS: ZESTY RANCH, GARLIC PARMESAN, and CHIPOTLE BBQ
Winners will get a chance to sample all of the flavors and choose their own “Shakin Flavor” meal combination. If “The Hamburglar” comes by, we will shake him up.
Many of us drop by McDonald’s drive thru from time to time for a fries fix or a McNugget munch. Now is your chance for a free Food Adventure under the golden arches.
Comment below for a shot to join us, and GOOD LUCK !
Comment below to “Shake up your tastebuds !” We eat it all at Food Adventures, no rules !
After this amount of snowfall, you’re probably not interested in hearing about anything else frosty heading your way. But before you run for your shovels, know this one comes with a straw. Yes, McDonald’s has brought back the brightly colored green Shamrock Shake! Which also means March, and warmer weather, is drawing nearer.
Much like the beloved McRib, devoted fans often look forward to the return of this seasonal drink, which stays on menus until a week after St. Patrick’s Day. The shake — low-fat vanilla ice cream and mint flavoring — leaves more of a legacy than just a green tongue. It was first introduced in 1970 as the “St. Patrick’s Day Green Milkshake.”
Some of us might remember seeing commercials in the late ’70s when the shake was touted by O’Grimacey, a big, green, amorphou
s Golden Arches mascot who sported an Irish accent and visited his nephew in McDonaldland every year for St. Paddy’s Day.
Obviously that name wasn’t catchy enough and was scrapped years later for the more alliterative Shamrock Shake. But the beginnings of the Shamrock Shake are a bigger part of McDonald’s history than you might know.
In 1974, after years of watching his 3-year-old daughter undergo treatment for leukemia and effectively living at St. Christopher’s Hospital For Children, Philadelphia Eagles player Fred Hill thought there should be a better way. He reached out to the community to raise money for families that couldn’t afford hotel rooms while their sick children were being treated. The Eagles’ GM connected with a local McDonald’s ad agency and the restaurant’s regional manager, and together they created the St. Patrick’s Day Green Milkshake promotion
It was perfect: The milkshakes were green – the Eagles’ color! With the support of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc and regional manager Ed Rensi, Tuckerman launched a week-long promotion around the Shamrock Shake, with all profits to be donated to the cause.
Proceeds from the seasonal promotion sales went to purchase a four-story, seven-bedroom house Evans had found near the hospital in Philadelphia, a “home away from home” for families dealing with a sick child.
This became the very first Ronald McDonald House.
Now that’s a reason to celebrate the return of the Shamrock Shake!
From September 16 through 29, guests can get a free small McCafé coffee during breakfast hours at participating McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Miami Valley. This event builds on McDonald’s first-ever Free Coffee Event launched last March, where the company gave away millions of cups of free coffee during the two-week period.
“With our second Free Coffee program, we’re continuing to encourage people to try our McCafé blend and rewarding longtime guests with a free cup of coffee with their favorite McDonald’s breakfast,” said Jeremy Hamilton, President, McDonald’s Restaurants of the Miami Valley. “We were thrilled to offer a free cup of McCafé coffee during our first Free Coffee Event earlier this year and we look forward to sharing a great cup of coffee with the Miami Valley this fall.”
McDonald’s first launched its McCafé line in the U.S. in 2009. The collection included McCafé signature blend coffee and quickly expanded to include iced coffees, espresso-based drinks, such as lattes and mochas, blended-ice beverages including smoothies and frappes as well as limited-time seasonal offerings. This holiday season, customers can again enjoy the White Chocolate Mocha, in addition to the new White Chocolate Latte and Hot Chocolate, for a limited-time.
McCafé fans in the Miami Valley and nationwide will soon be able to enjoy their coffee whenever they want, including at home. McDonald’s recently announced a collaboration with Kraft Foods Group, Inc. to offer a variety of McCafé ground, whole bean and single cup coffees in grocery stores and other retailers nationwide starting in early 2015.
