KFC brings back a holiday favorite and adds a new menu item

During the holiday season, certain aromas are just quite enticing. For many people, the iconic KFC herbs and spices aroma is too tempting to resist. While many people might love to have the sweet smell of cookies baking from the oven or even that Christmas tree pine scent, the KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is back and there’s an even bigger reason to celebrate.

When the original 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog was offered at Walmart, it was an instant hit. The 2021 version has an enhanced extra crispy scent. Once that limited-edition packaging is unwrapped, the holiday cheer takes over the home.

The 11 Herbs & Spiced Firelog can be purchased at Walmart for $15.88. The offer is available while supplies last.

But, there’s an extra present waiting to be unwrapped. Anyone who purchases the special firelog will be entered to win the KFC Firelog Cabin experience. This unique experience includes a “three-day, two-night stay at three-story, 7,000 square foot log cabin. Located in a nature reserve in Kentucky, the picturesque getaway is just part of the prize.

Included with the cabin stay is a special dinner prepared by KFC’s Head Chef, Chris Scott. While chef will never divulge all those fried chicken secrets, the meal will be one to remember.

What is new on the KFC menu?

When a few food comes to a restaurant menu, many people want to be first in line to try it. Select restaurants in Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington DC area have a new flavor to enjoy with that finger licking good fried chicken.

For a limited time, D.C.’s famous Sweet Hot Capital City mambo sauce is coming to select restaurants’ menus. The mambo sauce has a sweet, spicy and tangy flavor profile. Whether enjoyed with the fried chicken or any of the various sides, the special offering has many people cheering for the sauce.

While this offering has many food fans excited, the limited menu item is more than just a flavorful experience. The Sweet Hot Capital City mambo sauce is a “fan-favorite kitchen staple” since the 1950s. This offering hopes to spark a conversation beyond just the delicious flavor. It helps to showcase food and culture are always intertwined. It will be interesting to see if the company looks to highlight other historic business around the nation.

This holiday season, either light up the KFC Firelog or enjoy a taste of the mambo sauce. It might add a little flavorful cheerfulness to the day.