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Oct 13, 2014

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.

Oct 12, 2014

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:

Oct 11, 2014

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.

Here are Cold Stone's 2014 Featured Fall Flavors

Cold Stone Creamery celebrates the fall with Pumpkin and Marshmallow ice cream flavors. Each is featured in a different "Fall in Love" Creation.

Oct 10, 2014

Frozen Friday - Mama Mancini's Beef Meatballs in Italian Sauce

Mama Mancini's Beef Meatballs in Italian Sauce comes with 8 meatballs in a simple marinara sauce. According to the package, it's all natural and made from antibiotic-free beef, which would explain why the only place nearby me that carries them is Whole Foods.

Whole Foods had this for $8.99, which is on the pricey side as it tends to be closer to $7 at other supermarkets (that don't happen to be anywhere near me). Fortunately, I had a coupon from the company for a free one. Unfortunately, it only covered the cost up to $6.99, so this ended up costing me $2 plus tax.

Pizza Hut Korea's Ridiculous New, Star-Shaped Pizza is Dessert & Dinner in One

Pizza Hut Korea's latest creation comes topped with surf & turf and stuffed with dessert. It's shaped like a star so they're calling it the "Star Edge Pizza."

Taco Bell Gives the Cheesy Gordita Crunch the Doritos Treatment

Taco Bell gives the Cheesy Gordita Crunch the Doritos treatment (as in Doritos taco shell) for the new Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch.

The new item 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.

Dunkin' Donuts Debuts New Halloween Donut for 2014

This year, Dunkin' Donuts welcomes Halloween with the new Halloween Pumpkin Donut in addition to the new Snack 'N Go Wrap and Spinach Artichoke Supreme Bagel.

Church's Chicken Introduces New Waffle Bites

First they did bite-sized versions of their signature biscuits, now, Church's Chicken offers new Waffle Bites as part of a Chicken & Waffle Bites combo.

Oct 9, 2014

Review: Wendy's - BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger

Wendy's BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger comes with pulled pork, broccoli slaw, a quarter-pound hamburger patty, a slice of cheddar cheese, and a choice of BBQ sauce (Sweet, Smoky, or Spicy) on a toasted brioche bun.

It was $4.99 for the burger. I went with the Smoky sauce.

Taco Bell Unveils New Starburst Strawberry Freeze

Taco Bell teams up with Starburst candies to come up with the new Starburst Strawberry Freeze, an exclusive flavored ice slush drink available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide.

Pepsi Launches New "Mid-Calorie" Cola Online

Pepsi is set to launch a new lower calorie cola that's a bit of a tweener--a mid-calorie soda fitting between regular Pepsi cola and sugarless Diet Pepsi.

Sara Lee Intros New Gingerbread Pound Cake for Holidays

Sara Lee introduces new Gingerbread Pound Cake for the holidays. The limited edition flavor is made with ginger and is available through December.