Freeze

Both Missouri and Illinois have had a very mild winter so far especially as far as temperatures are concerned. That's about to change big time this weekend as both states will see the thermometer nosedive to well below zero and it's likely to stay there for awhile.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't unnecessarily sad that Taco Bell removed the potato items from their menu. The Spicy Potato Soft Taco has been a staple in my order. And the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes ... RIP. Although I'm still holding out hope they'll make their return to the menu...