Around the World: McDonald's Singapore - New Black Sesame McFlurry

McDonald's Singapore adds some local flavor to their McFlurry selection with the new, limited time Black Sesame McFlurry.

The dessert features black sesame mixed into vanilla soft serve and topped with crispy cereal. It's only available at McDonald's dessert kiosks in Singapore and only for a limited time.

News: Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 2013 Holiday Menu

Tropical Smoothie Cafe bucks the pumpkin trend this year and goes instead with cranberry as their holiday flavor. The smoothie chain has a new Very Berry Cranberry Smoothie plus has brought back the Chipotle Cranberry Turkey Club flatbread sandwich and Cranberry Truffle Smoothie.

News: Popeyes - Cajun Turkeys Now Available

In case you're not in the mood to roast your own turkey, Popeyes is once again offering Cajun Style Turkeys this year.

The 9-to-13 pound birds are marinated with a blend of Louisiana seasonings, slow-roasted, and then flash-fried for a crispy coating.

In case you're wondering, these are heat-and-serve turkeys and come with instructions to do so.

Review: McDonald's - BBQ Ranch Burger

McDonald's BBQ Ranch Burger is a new value-menu burger off of McDonald's new Dollar Menu & More.

It features a hamburger patty, a slice of pasteurized process white cheddar, zesty barbecue ranch sauce, and chile lime tortilla strips on a plain hamburger bun for $1.

News: Wendy's - Bacon Portabella Melt Returns with New Brioche Bun

Wendy's Bacon Portabella Melt will be returning on November 11 but will be sporting a new brioche bun made with eggs and butter. The rest of the burger remains the same: a quarter-pound beef patty, sautéed portabella mushrooms in cheddar cheese sauce, thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, and two slices of American cheese.

News: Taco Bell - Triple Steak Stack Returns

The Triple Steak Stack is back at Taco Bell for a limited time and is being promoted with a new chicken version, the Triple Chicken Stack.

Designed with the meat and cheese set in mind, the Triple Steak/Chicken Stack feature a triple portion (compared to a soft taco) of the chain's grilled steak or new shredded chicken (introduced this year) plus 3-cheese blend on a warm, toasted 9-inch bollillo flatbread.

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

Baskin-Robbins is marching out the holiday flavors with Gingerbread Junction as November's Flavor of the Month and the return of their ice cream Turkey Cake.

Review: Burger King - BBQ Rib Sandwich

Burger King's new BBQ Rib Sandwich made its recent debut just in time to compete with th eMcDonald's McRib returned. The new value sandwich features a boneless rib patty, onions, pickles, and a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce on a sesame seed bun.

I bought one up for $1.

News: Sonic - New Spicy Menu

Sonic's new spicy menu features a mix of new and returning limited-time spicy menu items. The idea behind the menu was to meet a growing demand for spicy foods.

New to the menu are the Island Fire Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Southwest Chipotle Breakfast Burrito. Returning is the Island Fire SuperSonic Cheeseburger (last seen in 2008). The regular menu Classic Spicy Chicken Sandwich is also included to round out the menu.

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.