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Is It on McDonald's New Breakfast Dollar Menu?
We thought our newly crowned favorite fast food chain was up to something. Last month, there were rumors that McDonald's was planning a nationwide dollar breakfast menu, and these rumblings were confirmed when the chain announced last Thursday that, come early January, it will offer at least five new breakfast items. Do you know what's going to be only a buck in 2010?
Is McDonald's Launching a Dollar Breakfast Menu?
In this economy, even the savviest of fast food diners have a hard time stretching their dollar. But if the rumors are true, value-seekers may soon find it a lot easier to fill up for a buck early in the day. According to the Chicago Tribune and the Wall Street Journal, McDonald's plans to reveal a nationwide breakfast dollar menu.
Burger King Battles Controversy, Contemplates Menu Changes
Burger King has found itself in the spotlight again after offending a religious group and most recently contemplating major menu changes. The number two fast food chain has upset Hindus worldwide with a new Spanish print campaign that features the Hindu goddess, Lakshmi, sitting atop a meat sandwich with the caption, "A snack that's sacred," in Spanish.
The Hindu religion, which has the highest proportion of vegetarians among major denominations, frowns upon showing meat with a revered goddess, as well as exploiting one of its sacred symbols.
McDonald's Dollar Menu Here to Stay
Top fast food chain McDonald's announced its third-quarter earnings today, and made reassurances that it would continue its efforts to be "recession-resistant."
The corporation made sure to squash swirling rumors that its dollar menu may become a thing of the past. There will, in fact, still be a dollar menu.
Tough Economy Forces McDonald's to Reevaluate Dollar Menu
In a response to soaring food prices, McDonald's announced yesterday that it will be restructuring its dollar menu. This means swapping out the dollar menu's most popular items and replacing them with less-costly offerings. The company is testing changes to its $1 bestseller, the double cheeseburger.
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You Don't Need the Dollar Menu to Save Money
McDonald's might entice some cash-strapped US consumers with its dollar menu, but you all have a much healthier solution when it comes to saving money: Head to your local dollar store. New Year's Resolutions and the economic recession have made us more conscious of where our money is going, so I asked where you've been cutting back to save more.
Besides going out to eat less often, shopping at the dollar store was the most common answer in your comments.
What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Quince paste is a distinctive present that pairs well with holiday cheese platters.
- Don't forget to check out all our handmade edible gift ideas!
- From cupcakes to custards, we've rounded up our favorite dessert recipes of 2009.
- Gather your friends for a festive holiday happy hour.
Desire/Acquire: Ceramic White Animal Napkin Rings
Jonathan Adler's new Animal Napkin Rings ($18 each) are irresistibly adorable. But, a whole set of four will cost you $72 smackers! I don't know about you, but I'd prefer to spend those dollars on a good bottle of wine or an indulgent menu.
Casa Interview: Destination Wedding Planner Alison Hotchkiss (Part 2)
Alison Hotchkiss, the creative director of Alison Events and the author of Destination Wedding Planner, has plenty of smart advice on planning destination weddings. If you, or a couple you know, are planning a destination wedding, I highly recommend Alison's new book to lend a guiding hand in your planning process. You can read the first half of the interview here.
Ugly Betty Rundown: Episode 17, "Sugar Daddy"
This week's episode of Ugly Betty is ripped from the super-crazy-depressing recession headlines that have been ruining all of our days for months now. I guess I'm not surprised the gloomy financial news finally seeped into my Thursday night television lineup but I'm not totally happy about it.
Thankfully, there was also a story woven in there about people down on their luck (surprise!
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