Review: The Coffee Bean - Pumpkin Ice Blended

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Pumpkin Ice Blended is a seasonal pumpkin-flavored concoction that rolls out every year around the fall.

It features spiced pumpkin syrup, vanilla powder, coffee extract, and non-fat milk blended with ice.

It was $3.95 for a 16-ounce "regular"-sized cup.

News: McDonald's to Offer Healthy Side Options

McDonald's recently committed to make some changes to provide/push healthier options including making available a choice of side salad, fruit, or vegetable as a substitute for French fries in value meals.

The move comes in partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a nonprofit whose stated goal in the matter is "to increase customers' access to fruit and vegetables and help families and children to make informed choices in keeping with balanced lifestyles."

News: Pizza Hut - New 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Pizza Hut is set to roll out their new 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza starting October 20.

The new crust will feature pockets of white cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone along the crust compared to the ring of string cheese of the original Stuffed Crust.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Peanut Butter Jam Session

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Jam Session ice cream is exclusive to Target and features peanut butter ice cream swirls with separate ribbons of crunchy peanut butter and raspberry.

I picked up a pint on sale for $2.50.

Reference: Taco Bell's Top Selling Tacos

Today is National Taco Day and since Taco Bell is the number one seller of tacos nationwide, they've put out a list of their 10-top-selling tacos, based on recent sales numbers, along with the top cities where those tacos are sold the most.

If you've ever wondered where the most Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos are sold, this is the list for you:

News: Church's Chicken - New Big Tex Club Sandwich

Church's Chicken is adding some variety to their Big Tex Tender Sandwich with a new club version, the Big Tex Club sandwich.

The limited time sandwich comes with two crunchy, deep-fried Tender Strips, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and mayo placed between two slices of Texas Toast.

Review: Jack in the Box - Brunch Burger Munchie Meal

Jack in the Box's Brunch Burger Munchie Meal is only available after 9pm until 5am and features a croissant filled with a burger patty, a fried egg, hash brown, cheese, bacon, and mayo. The Brunch Burger is accompanied by two Tacos, Halfsie fries, and a 20-ounce drink.

The Brunch Burger is available a la carte for $4 each or for $6 as part of a Munchie Meal.

News: IHOP - "Scary Face" Pancakes Return

"Scary Face" pancakes are back at IHOP through Halloween as part of the kids' menu. Additionally, kids 12 and under can score one for free on October 31 at participating IHOP restaurants.

News: Panera - Fall 2013 Menu

Panera Bread's 2013 Fall  seasonal menu is anchored by a new salad, pasta, and egg souffle.

The new salad is the new Roasted Turkey Harvest Wheatberry Salad which features all-natural, antibiotic-free roasted turkey, field greens, romaine lettuce, wheatberries, roasted Fuji apples, golden raisins, pistachios, dried apricots, dried cranberries, ginger, infused lemon zest, Gorgonzola, and a maple balsamic vinaigrette.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Buffalo Blue Cheese CrissCut Fries

Carl's Jr.'s Buffalo Blue Cheese CrissCut Fries feature an order of their seasoned, criss-cut French fries topped with blue cheese crumbles, Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings sauce, and ranch dressing.

An order came out to $3.59 but I receive this courtesy of Carl's Jr.

News: Wendy's - New Pretzel Pub Chicken Sandwich

Looks like Wendy's is hoping lightning will strike twice with the introduction of a new, limited-time chicken version of their popular Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, the Pretzel Pub Chicken sandwich.

The new sandwich features a chicken breast fillet (available in three varieties: Homestyle, Spicy, or Grilled), spring mix, tomato, a slice of Muenster cheese, cheddar cheese sauce, and honey mustard on a pretzel bun.

News: Baskin-Robbins - October 2013 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins is offering a slew of pumpkin-flavored items plus new Whoopie Pies in addition to Trick Oreo Treat, this month's Flavor of the Month.

Trick Oreo Treat ice cream features orange creme-filled Oreo cookie, Baby Ruth, and Butterfinger candy pieces mixed into vanilla ice cream. It's available in a cup, cone, milkshake, pint, or quart.