News: Dairy Queen - November 2013 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen's November 2013 Blizzard of the Month is the same as October's. That's right, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard is once again the Blizzard of the Month.

The flavor features pumpkin pie pieces (crust and filling) blended into vanilla soft serve and completed with whipped topping and nutmeg.

News: Taco Bell Testing Loaded Chili Cheese Fries Griller

Taco Bell is testing two new Loaded Grillers including the Loaded Chili Cheese Fries Griller that contains a new chili to go with their warm nacho cheese sauce and crispy potatoes bites.

The chili differs from the chain's seasoned beef and could set the stage for other new menu items such as Chili Cheese Potatoes or Chili Cheese Nachos.

Review: McDonald's Buffalo Ranch McChicken

McDonald's Buffalo Ranch McChicken is a Hot 'N Spicy McChicken with buffalo and ranch dressing rather than plain mayo. Beyond the sauce, it includes the same shredded lettuce and Hot 'N Spicy McChicken on a plain hamburger bun.

I ordered one for $1. It's actually cheaper than the Hot 'N Spicy McChicken, which costs $1.29 at my local McDonald's restaurant.

News: Burger King Offers New BBQ Rib Sandwich for $1

Following on the heels of the summertime Rib Sandwich, Burger King is offering a new, smaller, value-sized version dubbed the "BBQ Rib Sandwich."

The BBQ Rib Sandwich features a boneless rib patty, onions, pickles, and a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce on a sesame seed bun.

News: McDonald's Testing Jalapeno Kicker Sandwiches

McDonald's has been testing new Jalapeno Kicker Sandwiches since at least July out in Maryland.

According to Patch.com, The spicy sandwiches are available with either a Quarter Pounder beef patty or premium chicken filet (crispy or grilled) plus cream cheese sauce, jalapeno pepper jack cheese, crunchy jalapeno crisps, pickled jalapeno slices, tomato, and leaf lettuce on a toasted bakery-style bun.

News: Burger King - Big King is Back for Good

Burger King has resurrected the Big King, their answer to the Big Mac, as a permanent menu addition.

The Big King was previously available back in 1997 in select markets in the US but is actually offered currently in several markets abroad. The new version is much the same but adds a middle bun (like the previous iteration, the international version also lacks a middle bun).

Taste Test: Del Taco - New Epic Burritos

Del Taco is coming out with new Epic Burritos starting this Thursday, November 7, but I got to preview them early at Del Taco headquarters in Lake Forest, CA.

The new burritos are meant to compete with similar fast casual options i.e. Chipotle and will be a permanent part of the Del Taco menu. As such, the new burritos range from 14- to 18.5-ounces in weight making them among the largest burrito offered by the chain. The tortilla for the new burritos are also new and are meant to deliver more flavor including "buttery" notes and a "toasty" flavor when grilled.

The burrito will be offered at $4.99 each.

News: McDonald's - Dollar Menu Expands to Dollar Menu & More

McDonald's has expanded the price range of the Dollar Menu with new and current items that go beyond the $1 mark and are calling it the Dollar Menu & More.

 The somewhat crowded menu now includes the previous Dollar Menu as well as five new burgers and 20-piece Chicken McNuggets.

News: McDonald's McRib Makes Its Annual Return

The McRib is back at McDonald's. The popular limited-time item features a formed ground pork patty (shaped to vaguely resemble a mini rack of ribs) slathered in barbecue sauce and complemented by slivered onions and pickles on a long cornmeal-dusted roll.

It's selling for $3.19 in the Los Angeles area (may vary).

Review: Noosa Yogurt

Noosa is a brand of yogurt (they call it "yoghurt") made in Colorado from a Australian recipe (that hails from Noosa, Australia, hence the name). It comes in several varieties including the Strawberry Rhubarb and Blueberry flavors that I tried.

It's a bit pricier than most supermarket yogurt brands and comes in at $2.49 for a 8-ounce container (which I picked up two of during a "buy one, get one free" sale).

News: Red Robin - New Seasoned Steak Fries to Make at Home

New Red Robin Seasoned Steak Fries are now available in the frozen food aisle at grocers nationwide. 

A frozen version of the burger chain's signature Bottomless Steak Fries, the Seasoned Steak Fries come sprinkled with the same blend of Red Robins Seasoning Salt and can be found in 22-ounce packages carrying a suggested retail price of $3.19.

News: Subway Introduces Sriracha to the Menu with Two New Subs

For those of you who enjoy that spicy heat, Subway now offers a new creamy sriracha sauce that can be added to any sub.

They're introducing the sauce with two new subs that are part of a larger Fiery Footlong Collection menu.