New Pumpkin Biscuits from KFC Japan

It seems Japan is not immune to the fall pumpkin flood; KFC Japan today introduced new Pumpkin Biscuits as a Halloween promotion that runs through the end of October.

The biscuits are made with pumpkins from Hokkaido (although according to RocketNews24, they're actually made with kabocha, which is also known in some English-speaking countries as Japanese pumpkin). They come with a honey maple sauce on the side.

Talenti Offers New Pumpkin Pie Gelato

Talenti rides the pumpkin train this fall with new, seasonal Pumpkin Pie gelato.

The new flavor blends brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin, plus pieces of pie crust.

Also back for the holidays are Old World Eggnog gelato as well as Peppermint Bark gelato.

Review: Del Taco - Cheesy Potato Poppers

Del Taco's Cheesy Potato Poppers feature diced potatoes mixed with cheddar cheese and diced jalapenos, shaped into short ovoid poppers, and then breaded and deep-fried.

I bought an order of 4 poppers for $1.99.

Starbucks Goes with Local Flavors in Miami

Starbucks goes local in Miami with a nod to traditional Cuban flavors in a menu with items like the Guava Cream Cheese Croissant  and Dulce de Leche Tart with Coconut.

Coke and Pepsi Among Top Millennial Brands

According to a study by Moosylvania, an independent digital advertising agency, both Coca-Cola and Pepsi rank among the top 10 "most beloved" brands in the agency's 2015 Top 50 Millennial Brand Ranking Report (at #8 and #10, respectively).

What other big food brands made the list?

Peet's Coffee Offering Half-Off Drinks After 12 PM Through End of October

Peet's Coffee is offering discounted half-off pricing on any drink after 12 PM at participating locations through the end of October.

You'll need to print or show this coupon to take advantage of the offer (it's limited to one time use, per visit).

Review: Taco Bell - Starburst Strawberry Freeze

Taco Bell's Starburst Strawberry Freeze purports to mimic the taste of Strawberry-flavored Starburst candy in ice slush form.

I bought a 16-oz cup of it for $1.99.

McDonald's Wants to Answer Your Questions

McDonald's looks to be more transparent and answer commonly asked questions regarding their food with the launch of "Our Food. Your Questions" here in the U.S.

Pumpkin Pancakes Return to Denny's

Denny's joins the yearly pumpkin party with the return of Pumpkin Pancakes, available at participating Denny's diners at $4.99 for a stack of two.

Taco Bell Testing a Whole Sriracha Menu

Taco Bell is testing a whole Sriracha menu out in the Kansas City, MO-metro area. The key ingredients for the menu are a new Sriracha beef and Sriracha crema.

The items being tested include:

What to Eat at Disneyland for Halloween 2014

Here's all you need to know about this year's seasonal Halloween menu at Disneyland. I scoured the park so you don't have to. I also tried a number of the tastier/interesting looking stuff, so I'll let you know what to try and what to avoid.

Wendy's Japan's Latest is a Burger with Three Layers of Fancy Cheese

Over in Japan, Wendy's has introduced a new burger to their "Japan Premium" line that's layered with three different cheese, including Gruyere, Emmental (Swiss), and Camembert. Considering that you'd be hard-pressed to get even one of those cheeses at a fast food chain here in the US, that's pretty fancy.

Wendy's Testing New Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich

Wendy's is testing a new Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich as a possible future value menu item.

The test item overs a different take on their value-priced Crispy Chicken Sandwich by pairing a crispy chicken patty with a new cucumber dill sauce and crinkle-cut pickles.

Country Gravy Lands on Taco Bell's Breakfast Menu

As I previewed in September, country gravy has made a home on the Taco Bell Breakfast Menu with the new, value-priced Country Grilled Breakfast Burrito and the Country AM Crunchwrap. Additionally, the chain has also added some California flair with the new California AM Crunchwrap.

Review: Pumpkin Noosa Yogurt

Pumpkin Noosa Yogurt is a seasonal flavor available around this time of year and is exclusive to Target. It features "Aussie Style" yogurt with a layer of spiced pumpkin puree.

I got an 8-oz tub for $2 on sale.

TV Show Contestant's Dish Makes Denny's Menu

The second episode of reality cooking competition On the Menu saw contestants vying for a chance to see their dish on the Denny's menu the day after the show aired. The show aired on Friday and, sure enough, on Saturday, the winning dish, Apple Danish Stuffed French Toast, was introduced on the Denny's Menu.

Quiznos Launches New Ciabatta Toasties

Quiznos launches new Ciabatta Toasties for a limited-time at participating locations. The sandwiches feature a small, square loaf of Ciabatta bread rather than their traditional baguettes.

Krispy Kreme's 2014 Halloween Donuts

In addition to the new Ghostbuster Donuts, Krispy Kreme returns a number of Halloween-themed donut for the holiday.

Available through October 31, 2014 at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations, they are:

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Banana Nut Cookies

Pepperidge Farm's Banana Nut Cookies are soft-baked cookies made to taste like a banana nut muffin (or banana nut cake I suppose).

I bought an 8.5-oz package for $1.99 on sale.

Carvel's 2014 Pumpkin Menu

Like a lot of brand's this time of  year, Carvel is going with a full pumpkin menu for the fall. The desserts include:

- The Pumpkin Pie Sundae Dasher, which comes layered with pumpkin soft serve, marshmallows, and graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles.