056 - 🍔 Friday Flavor Test: McDonald's McRib is Back!

TGIF! 🥳 That means, fast food weekend is here! We’re delivering tons of deals and new releases you’ll savor this weekend and for the rest of the month! You ready, yet? 😍 

Plus, we’re only a week away from Thanksgiving, but we’ve got another recipe to add to your dinner list! Browse below for the easy and flavorful recipe for Olive Garden’s Spaghetti Meat Sauce! 🍝 Tailored for any dinner celebration you’ll have! 🌟

So, shall we dive in? 😋 

TGIF! Here’s what we have for you today:

• Coupon Roundup

• Fun Facts: Shakey’s Pizza

• Fast Food Social

• Fast Food Review: McDonald’s McRib

• Recipe for Thanksgiving: Olive Garden’s Spaghetti Meat Sauce

• Menu Hack: In-N-Out Animal Style Burger

• Latest Food News: ← Click Here

• Today’s Food Holiday: Homemade Bread Day

• Group Talk

COUPON ROUNDUP 🤑 

Featured Deals

• 7-Eleven: Grab a free coffee with the purchase of a French Toast Breakfast Sandwich until Jan. 9.

• Blaze Pizza: Offers new Naked Chicken Parm Pizza for $8.99 through Nov. 30.

• Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Grab four entrees, a gallon of tea, and four cookies for $44, available until Dec. 4 as online to-go orders. NEW

• Del Taco:

  • Purchase $20 in gift cards and receive 2 free Grilled or Crispy Chicken Tacos + bonus offers until Dec. 26.

  • Buy one Epic Burrito and get the same for free, with $1 Medium Fries, both valued at $24. NEW

• IHOP:

  • Get 20% off your online orders through the website and app with the code IHOP20 until Dec. 31.

  • Kids 12 and under can eat free every day from 4 PM to 10PM with the purchase of an adult entrée, valid through Nov. 26.

• Krispy Kreme: Get 30% off Classic Assorted Dozen Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme when you use the code KRISPY30 at DoorDash.

• McDonald’s:

  • Get any size Premium Roast or Iced Coffee for $0.99 when you order on the McDonald’s app. Only one redemption per day allowed.

  • Get free medium fries every Friday with a $1 purchase on the McDonald’s app.

• Olive Garden: Enjoy the Never-Ending Pasta deal for $13.99 until Nov. 19.

• Outback: Get a free Bloomin’ Onion when you post a message on social media, then tag @OutbackSteakhouse and add #SoProudOfOutback, show off your post to your server. Offer is valid through Nov. 22.

• Panda Express: Get a free bowl meal with the purchase of a Chili Crisp Shrimp Bowl Meal with the code CRISPYBOGO until Nov. 19.

• Pollo Campero: Get a 6-piece nugget for $1 with a large drink purchase when you use the promo code SIXPC23, valid through Nov. 18.

• Popeye’s: Free delivery when you order $20 or more through Dec. 31 on DoorDash.

• Sonic Drive-In: For a limited time, get $1.99 small classic shakes all day, every day.

• Subway:

  • Get BOGO free footlongs when you use the code FLBOGO at online or in-app checkout, valid until Nov. 17. LAST DAY!

  • Grab BOGO 50% off footlong subs with the code BOGO50 at checkout.

• Shake Shack:

  • BOGO shakes everyday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM until Nov. 30 with the code FAVESHAKE.

  • Free chicken sandwich until Nov. 19 if you spend a minimum order of $10!

• Taco Bell: Welcomes back $5 Cravings Box value meal starting Nov. 16. It includes a Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, Cinnamon Twists and choice of a medium fountain beverage for 5 bucks. NEW

• Wendy’s:

  • Use the free Wendy’s app to get a free six-piece nuggets every Wednesday until the end of the year with purchase.

  • Announced the return of its popular $3 Frosty Key Tag fundraiser starting Nov. 20. Frosty Key Tag holders are entitled to receive one free Jr. Frosty (any flavor) with any purchase, every day until the end of 2024. NEW

FUN FACTS: SHAKEY’S PIZZA 🍕 

• Shakey's Pizza, founded in 1954, is a pizza restaurant chain known for its traditional thin-crust pizzas, chicken wings, and fun family-friendly atmosphere.

• The company has a unique entertainment concept, with many locations featuring live music performances, game arcades, and even a designated "party room" for special events.

• Shakey's Pizza has a signature mojo potato side dish, featuring thin, crispy, and seasoned potato slices that have become a beloved accompaniment to their pizzas.

FAST FOOD SOCIAL 😆 

Tiktok: Starbucks Iced Coffee Favorites 😋 

FAST FOOD REVIEW: McDonald’s

McRib Sandwich 🌭

Our Rating

• Taste: 🌭🌭🌭🌭 

• Price: 🌭🌭🌭 

• Quality: 🌭🌭🌭

• Presentation: 🌭🌭🌭 

• Final Review: 🌭🌭🌭 (Needs a little bit more of McConsistency 😉)

Bottom Line: The McRib is back for an encore! 🎉 So we snagged it with some cheese and put it on the taste test 🍽️ 

First up, the fries was a total glow-up from our last review. The fries were not satisfactory on that one. Next, the McRib's loaded with onions, a couple of pickles, and a cheeky slice of American cheese at the bottom. But hey, we were charged a buck for that cheese, so we were expecting a cheesy McRib, but nah.

Biting in, that barbecue flavor is 🔥 and 👍️ But let's be real, this sandwich is a bit of a mess. Get ready for sauce everywhere – it's a saucy situation 😅 

Overall, it's a solid sandwich, but consistency's the name of the game. Some bites were perfect with all the pickles and onions, others leave you wanting more. So, here’s a tip: ask for extra pickles, load up on three slices of cheese, so you can really savor that McRib in all its glory 🔥 

Is it worth the thumbs up?? Watch our review below 👇️

RECIPE FOR THANKSGIVING:

Spaghetti Meat Sauce 🍝 

What You’ll Need:

• 2 pounds of ground beef

• 2 tablespoons of oil

• 14-ounce can of stewed tomatoes

• 6-ounce can of V8 juice

• 1 jar of spaghetti sauce

• 1 packet of onion soup mix

• 1/2 cup of grape jelly (this baddie is the secret ingredient! 😍)

• Chopped green peppers and mushrooms

Instructions:

• Cook meat in oil until it turns brown. Crumble ground meat with spatula.

• Spoon excess fat on the pan and separate it from the cooked beef.

• Mix the meat with the rest of the ingredients, stirring constantly.

• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

• Let it cool, serve, and enjoy! 😋 

• Bonus: If you’re feeling fancy, add basil leaves and grated cheese on top! Buon appetito! 😍 

MENU HACK: IN-N-OUT 🍔 

Animal Style Burger

• The In-N-Out Animal Style burger is one of In-N-Out Burger's most popular "secret menu" items. And for good reason! This one might actually be the grand-pappy of all secret menu items. It's been around since the beginning and has developed quite a loyal following. In addition to the standard toppings, Animal Style burgers include pickles, extra spread, grilled onions and mustard fried onto each meat patty.

• How to Order: Order your burger size (Cheeseburger, 2x2, 3x3...) and then ask for it to be made "Animal Style".

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