Fresh and Easy Belgium waffle mix

We have great readers here at the Fat Pride Times. One loyal follower sent in a product to our test kitchen for review.

This time around it is Belgium Waffle mix from a store only located in the southwest United States called Fresh & Easy. Fresh & Easy prides itself in offering fresh foods, low prices and speedy check out ( they don't have checkers, self check out only). We have mixes emotions on self check out. It can be convenient, but also it is talking away a job from someone who could use it

Anyways, back to the waffles. We fired up the waffle iron and went to work. This was a special batch of waffles using chocolate chips (chips are optional)
The mix is really easy to make, all it takes is milk and butter.
Waffles came out to perfection, nice and crispy with plenty of syrup holding pockets.

Mission Halloween Tortilla Chips

Mission chips have released their Halloween colored tortilla chips. On the bag it says "limited edition". We wonder if any readers have any insight on how limited these chips are?

Let us know if you have them in your area. If not, we are always down for a triple flip chip tri-trade. Our trade mediator Yancy, handles all trades for us.

White House Subs Atlantic City New Jersey

A Fat Pride Times staffer was traveling around the east coast and all the locals in Atlantic City said they had to try White House subs.

If you get the chance to visit, make sure you are not in a hurry. The line to get a sub is usually 5-10 people deep, all times of the day.

Pats king of Steaks Philadelphia pizza steak

Sent in by a new reader, Philly Phil, a Pizza steak from Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia. Pat's in a unique X looking intersection next to a park and on very narrow streets.

Know what you want to order when you get to the counter. Ordering is fast paced and your food will come out hot, fast and yum! The normal cheesesteak in Philly comes with a cheeze-whiz bonus, which sounds delightful!

New chips jalapeño ranch Ruffles

Some of the newest chips added to the Ruffles line of potato snacks. These chips really only have a hint of jalapeño. Most of what we tasted was the ranch flavor. If you are looking for a spicy snack, keep looking. Not a bad potato chip, but its lacking the jalapeño heat.

Chicago Dogs in Las Vegas

One of our readers from Las Vegas sent in these pictures of a new hot dog joint in town.

Chicago Dogs offer up a variety of Chicago treats. This time our reader got the original Chicago dog. Topped with great ingredients like mustard, relish, sport peppers, pickle, tomato, celery salt. All on a Vienna Beef sausage inside a poppy seed bun.

Fresh and Easy Pre Made Jalapeño poppers

Fresh and Easy is a limited store, mostly in the western united states. If you can find one near you, try the poppers. They come in their own cooking container. Just open, pop on the grill, cook about 30 minutes and BOOM! Done!

Mackies of Scotland Aberdeen Angus Steak Potato Chips

Anyone who follows the Fat Pride Times knows we love our potato chip snack treats and are always interested in the many variations available.

This time around we found these Angus Steak flavor chips. These chips are imported from Scotland. As you can see from the example chip, they are a thick cruncher. The chip has a salty, meaty flavor, that of a steak. We suggest you get your hands on a bag. The chips may be hard to find since they are a import. .

Strawberry Creek Collection Habanero Mayonnaise

We all here at the Fat Pride Times love mayonnaise. Very rarely do we find a variation on the classic sandwich spread.

Sent in by a reader in the southern Nevada regions, we have this habanero mayonnaise. A spicy and very tasty addition to a sando. Not sure where to find this item outside the southern Nevada area. We did find that strawberry creek does have a website, google them and order some right away.

Albertsons Chocolate Snickers Desert Torte

Sent in by a reader, this chocolate snickers desert looks awesome.

Looks like some kind of whipped chocolate center. Our reader Reno Ron, said this was able to feed four people. Ron also added he would purchase this item again.

New Limited Edition Enchilada and Spicy Buffalo

This picture was sent in from a reader in the southwest part of the USA. The bags say limited edition, so get them while you can. We would also like any readers to send in their experience with these new chips.

FREE Shanghai Angus Steak at Panda Express Today Only

Get down to you nearest Panda Express today only for Shanghai Angus Steak. Click on the picture above, print it out, and take it to panda...they will hook you.

We here at the Fat Pride Times we love saving out readers money. When we have offers come across our desk, we get them to you as fast as we can. So raise your forks in celebration of free food!

FREE PIZZA Free Artisan Pizza From Dominos Pizza

Domino's pizza is hooking you up. Now through April 12th, Domino's Pizza is giving away a free Artisan pizza if you like them on Facebook. One note on this offer...this is a pick up only, no delivery.

Happy Easter From the Fat Pride Times

Here is a funny joke we got in a email from a reader. We hope you and yours have a safe Easter Sunday.

Free Scoop of Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream TODAY!!

Free Ice Cream!! Thanks to the people of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, everyone can get themselves a free scoop of ice cream, they are calling it Free Cone Day.

You have to show up at y our local B & J between 12 - 8pm to get your free ice cream. Here at the FPT we plan on carpooling to different locations in town to see how many free scoops we can get.

Jack Links Master Ridge Farms Turkey Jerky

We know that everyone loves beef jerky, but what about turkey jerky? Do people really eat turkey jerky?

Well the FPT test kitchen got a bag and took the challenge. After eating the entire bag in one sitting, one of our staffers decided this was a great snack and everyone should get a bag ASAP.!

Starbucks Using Bugs to Color Strawberry Frappuccino

Here at the FPT, we have mixed emotions on the company known as Starbucks. Some of our staff has to have their morning venti iced caramel machiato before they can get productive work done. Others refuse to spend their hard earned schillings at the coffee giant. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on, this article may have you thinking twice of what you are eating/drinking.

Making the round on the interwebz is the story about the cochineal insect. The insect is widely used through out the world as a coloring agent for food and other items. Cochineal is considered safe by the FDA, and is used in many other foods such as jams, meats, cookies, just to name a few.

If you want to aviod this product, look for the names carmine (sometimes listed as carminic acid or Natural Red 4).

Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco Supreme

According to the ad executives from Taco Bell, a dude and his friends drove over 900 miles to sample the Doritos Locos taco. Luckily for you (us) this taco is now available at your nearest Taco Bell.

The FPT crew had a Doritos Locos taco party and each member of the staff sat down and tried the new taco. Everyone who tried it, agreed the Doritos shell is MUCH better than a regular corn shell.

If you priders get out there and support this taco with your purchases, we hope it will become a permanent member of the Bell family.

Double Yolk Eggs Are They From Alien Chickens?

A few readers lately have sent in pics of two yolks in one egg shell. The Fat Pride Times feels this may be either a conspiracy or alien phenomenon.

If anyone else has information on this two yolk one egg situation, please let us know.

Beer Flavor Potato Chips Do They Really Taste Like Beer?

A loyal reader sent in this photo of beer flavored potato chips. According to our reader, the chips do not taste like beer. But she enjoyed the taste and crunchyness of the chips.

Also, it seems at the time of this post, the chips can only be found at a Albertsons grocery store. Let's see I'd this product can be found anywhere else.

Lindt Excellence Chili Pepper Dark Chocolate Bar

Here at the Fat Pride Times, we love when two food items can be matched together to create one excellent food, like peanut butter and chocolate, or sour cream and onions.

When we heard that there was a dark chocolate bar infused with a chili pepper, our whole crew just had to try it.

The taste start out with the dark, slightly bitter taste of the dark chocolate. Once you have chewed and swallowed the chocolate, the fun begins. The back of you tongue gets a little warm from the heat of the pepper. Not too much, but just right.

We recommend this chocolate bar to lovers of peppers and chocolate. Though we have heard this treat may be hard to found, keep a eye out, you may just find it.

Today February 28th is National Pancake Day Free Pancakes at IHOP

That's right Fat Priders, FREE PANCAKES!! Today the 28th is National Pancake day, and to celebrate, IHOP is giving away a free short stack of pancakes. We are sure there has to be some kind of catch, there always is. We tried to reference the IHOP website and it mysteriously will not load. Could there be a conspiracy lingering in the air...we will have to wait and see.

Deviled Eggs Spiced Up Not For The Weakl

Looking to make a better Deviled egg, one of our interns came up with a creative concoction for the eggs.

With all the ingredients pictured, all where mixed together with the yellows of the hard boiled eggs. Our intern said use more mustard and red hot than horseradish, but not much.

And for the finale, a jalapeño slice is added on top. Nice bite and spice to these eggs makes them a winner.

Green Valley Ranch Buffet Fat Priders Paradise

The Green Valley Ranch Casino in Henderson has probably the best Buffet in Henderson for sure. The buffet offers over 100 items at any given time from Chinese, to Mexican, American to Italian.

Great selection, price is around $14 for lunch. A little high, but you are getting good quality food. Also don't forget to visit the dessert bar, it's really good.

Cheetos Crunchy Salsa con Queso New Snack

The cheeto is a Fat Prider favorite going back many generations. This new version may be the best yet. The awesome cheese and salsa flavor is one to remember. We here @ the Fat Pride Times are not sure if these new snacks are offered in snack size bags. We have our I-Team looking for these bags.

Ordering from the In N Out Secret Menu

The FPT has not had a In N Out burger update for a while. Before we showcased the hidden menu in a previous post.

This time around we put the secret menu to use. When we meet the guy outside taking the order. We order a double double, protein style, animal style, with chopped chilies. As you can see from the picture, a one of a kind burger only from In N Out.

Hostess Donettes Frosted Devils Food Mini Donuts

Brand new from hostess snack cakes is the frosted devil's food mini donuts. This where a huge hit at the Fat Pride Times office on a Monday.

Give them a try and if you like them, get another bag. Your support will help keep this chocolate snack around.

Delicious Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast From Wisconsin

This great looking Grilled Chicken Sando was sent in by a loyal reader of the Fat Pride Times, BW. BW scored this sandwich from where he works in Wisconsin. After tax and his employee discount, this great looking sandwich cost him a small $5.50. Not a lot to pay for a awesome chicken sandwich like that.

Heinz Hot and Spicy Tabasco Flavor Ketchup

This bottle of ketchup showed up in the Fat Pride Times office refrigerator recently, but no one knows where it came from.

Being curious, we decided to give it a try on some French fries. The Heinz hot & spicy ketchup does have a nice heat kick, but not to overwhelming.

This ketchup is not for those who like a little spice kick, but great for the more adventures.

Saving Fat Priders Money Jack in the Box One Free Menu Item

Here at the Fat Pride Times, as you all know, we are about savings the money. This time around we have a great coupon from Mr. Jack, from Jack in the Box. Print out this coupon and take it to your local JITB. This coupon is good for one free menu item with the purchase of a large beverage.

We think the price of a large soda at Jack in the Box is around $2.00. Great deal for a soda and a free menu item. Fat on priders!!!!

Are You Ready For Some Football Fat Priders?

The big game is only a few days away, do you have your snack situation under control? Here is another submission from a loyal reader. This is a awesome dip tray that is sure to be hit at any party!!

We hope all of our readers go big this weekend for the Super Bowl snack attack. After the game, please send us pictures of your spreads.

Super Bowl Party Platters Fat Pride Style

Fat Priders around the world are gearing up for this years super bowl match up between the New England Patriots versus the New York Football Giants. Food stuffs and beer will be consumed at a all time high this Sunday.

This week the Fat Pride Times will be featuring some epic Super Bowl platters.

First image comes in from Billy J. In Butte, Montana. His creation we like call Snack Field, is made with the finest sandwiches, meats, cheese and chips. We ask for your submissions of your past or present Super Bowl platters.

Jack in The Box Mini Cookies 5 for 1 Dollar

Recently one of our staff members made a run thru the drive thru for lunch and saw these 5 mini cookies on the way to the drive up window.

These are a mini M&M cookie. Soft, tasty and a bargain for $1.