Review: Popeyes - Spiced Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Pie

Popeyes' Spiced Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Pie features a deep-fried, individual turnover-style pie with a flaky crust and a combination of spiced pumpkin and cream cheese filling.

I bought one for 99 cents.

Starbucks 2014 Holiday Drink Menu

It seems a bit early, but Starbucks trots out the familiar trio of the Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, and Caramel Brulee Latte in red cups for the 2014 Holiday Drink Menu.

The Eggnog Latte is back but only in the Pacific Northwest plus western and central Canada according to the Starbucks website (Update 11/5/14: Due to consumer demand/feedback, the Eggnog Latte will be available at most stores starting November 17, 2014. Additionally, the company is also working on getting Gingerbread Lattes back to stores in the Pacific Northwest).

Popeyes' Cajun Turkeys Now Available for 2014

Popeyes is once again taking orders for Cajun-Style Turkeys this fall. The Thanksgiving birds are marinated with the chain's signature blend of Louisiana seasonings, slow-roasted, and then flash-fried for a crispy coating.

Wendy's Discontinues Waffle Cones and Shakes

Frosty Shakes and Waffle Cones are off the menu at Wendy's. A spokesperson for the chain confirmed to me that they removed the items at the tail end of September.

If they're still offering them at your local Wendy's, they're probably going through the last of their supply of syrup and cones, so get it while you can.

Baskin-Robbins' November 2014 Flavor of the Month Honors Military

Baskin-Robbins goes with a military theme for November's Flavor of the Month (because it's Veterans Day soon!). The new flavor is called "First Class Camouflage" and it features a mottled green-, brown-, and tan-colored blend of Chocolate-, Salty Caramel-, and Cake-flavored ice creams.

Review: Taco Bell - Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Taco Bell's Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch features seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and Pepper Jack sauce inside of a crunchy Doritos taco shell (choose from Fiery, Nacho Cheese, and Cool Ranch), which is then placed inside of a fluffy Gordita shell whose inner surface is covered in a melted 3-cheese blend.

I ordered the Nacho Cheese version via their new mobile app for $2.69.

Pizza Hut Introduces New Honey Sriracha Wings

Like many a fast food chain, Pizza Hut joins the sriracha club with the addition of new Honey Sriracha Wings at participating locations.

McDonald's Shows You How a McRib is Made

McDonald's wants to shows you how a McRib is made in the latest video from their recent food transparency campaign.

The footage features Grant Imahara, formerly of Mythbusters, as well as Wes Bellamy, a self-described "McDonald's skeptic," as they visit one of the factories where McRib patties are made.

Sonic Offers New Made-to-Order, Low-Calorie Sodas

Sonic rolls out a new low-cal, made-to-order drink platform that they're calling Sonic Splash Hand-Crafted Sodas. The new drinks feature carbonated water as well as fruit and fruit flavors.

Starbucks to Sell $200 Sterling Silver Cards for Holidays

Starbucks plans to offer a limited amount of special edition Sterling Silver Starbucks Cards as a fancy gift for that Starbucks superfan in your life.

The mini cards are fashioned out of sterling silver and cost $200 a piece. They are pre-loaded with $50 so you're basically paying $150 for a silver key chain. The cards each come in a red snap pouch which, in turn, is packaged inside of a red gift box with a bow.

Review: Blaze Pizza - Meat Eater Pizza

Blaze Pizza's Meat Eater Pizza is a made-to-order and quickly-baked pizza topped with pepperoni, crumbled meatballs, red onion, mozzarella, and red (tomato) sauce.

It's normally $7.65, but I received this one courtesy of Blaze Pizza.

Dairy Queen's Blizzard of the Month for November 2014

The regular-menu Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard gets the nod as November's Blizzard of the Month at Dairy Queen. It keeps it simple with pieces of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup blended into vanilla soft serve.