McDonald’s Donut Sticks
When is a churro not a churro? When McDonald’s decides to call it a donut stick.
Shamrock Shake season is back!
You know that Spring is around the corner when McDonald’s ushers in the yearly tradition of the Shamrock Shake to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. Get them while you can, they will disappear by March 24.
McDonald’s Introduces New Vegan Burger McAloo Tikki
The vegan market is on fire and McDonald’s is no stranger when it comes to trends. They are introducing the McAloo Tikki at their Chicago headquarters. The McAloo Tikki is already a standard burger in India. I am not too enthused by the name myself. Why not just call it the McVegan burger? The meat-free burger should attract new customers who crave an alternative to the menu options offered at many restaurants.
McDonald’s: Baked Pumpkin Pies
The great baked pumpkin pies are back at McDonald’s this fall. A seasonal favorite treat that goes down well with cold milk.
McSpaghetti?
McSpaghetti still thrives in the Philipines. The sweet ketchup spaghetti sauce has always been a Filipino favorite since the 40’s. So it’s not a surprise that McDonald’s still carries the failed dish that did not catch on globally.
The Last Straw
McDonald’s UK is switching to paper straws. Is North America not that far behind? The environment is cluttered by straws that end up hurting wildlife. It is the responsible thing to do.
Top ten list of best french fries
The editors of Foodbeast.com compiled together their top 10 list of the best french fries from the main fast food chains.
10. KFC’s potato wedges.
9. Taco Bell’s seasoned fries.
8. Five Guys’ Cajun fries.
7. Del Taco’s crinkle cut fries.
6. Popeyes fries with Cajun seasoning.
5. Wendy’s French fries.
4. Shake Shack’s crinkle cut fries.
3. Arby’s curly fries.
2. Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries.
1. McDonald’s fries.
Battle of the Bulge: Hamburger sales higher in France than the classic jambon-beurre sandwich
France is McDonald’s most profitable market outside the US, with more than 1,400 restaurants. According to the Telegraph, hamburgers have taken over the sales of the classic jambon-beurre sandwich made on a baguette. France considers itself as the food capital of the world. How could the lonely hamburger for the first time in 2017 overtake the baguette sandwich?
Make Perfect McDonald’s french fries at home
Learn to make McDonald’s-style shoestring fries at home with a guide from Shotgun Red of Tennessee. Slice, soak, sweeten, and double-fry potatoes for that perfect golden crispiness, then season to taste. Enjoy your homemade treat!
McDonald’s Happy Meal: Say goodbye to your cheeseburger
McDonald’s announced this week that by 2022, cheeseburgers won’t be part of the menu for the kids’ Happy Meals anymore. The company wants to “reinforce responsible marketing to children.” The cheeseburger will still be available but not bundled with the Happy Meal. Are they saying that cheeseburgers are not healthy? 15% of McDonald’s customers come in to order happy meals. There sure will be a bunch of unhappy kids out there. The responsibility will now fall on the parents to make the wrong food choice for their kids. Or is this just another veiled money grab to go outside the Happy Meal combo to pay more for the cheeseburger?