foodFriday, September 18, 2026
A quiet day in food news, with a few practical developments and the usual restaurant drama. The biggest shift is a delivery expansion that changes how people shop for bulk groceries, while fast food chains quietly test eyebrow-raising menu items.
The most consequential news today is about access, not ingredients.
Uber Eats now delivers Costco in 47 states. Link your membership and get bulk groceries delivered. It's a big convenience play that turns Costco into an on-demand service.
Fast food and casual dining generated the rest of the conversation, for better and worse.
UK fast food chains are slowly adopting a trend described as eyebrow-raising and unexpected. The piece doesn't name the trend, but the framing suggests something unconventional is creeping onto menus.
A woman tried the salmon at Cheesecake Factory after seeing it recommended online and got a $30 portion she says she could have made at Publix for $14. Viral food hype meets real-world disappointment.
A LongHorn Steakhouse employee exposed a roach-infested kitchen. The restaurant scored 78 on inspection, then 99 three days later after the fallout reached management.
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Why Mì Quảng Is Barely Even a Soup (And That’s the Point)bzlryzs.click
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🧸 Banana Oat Squareswww.pickuplimes.com
National Cheeseburger Day freebies and deals: Shake Shack, Five Guys and morewww.ktsm.comThe Hands-Down Best Steak Cut For Steak Dianewww.chowhound.com
While much of steak Diane's flavor comes from its sauce, choosing the right cut of beef is essential to ensure a tender texture that doesn't overpower the dish.
‘I eat salads and drink water’: Joey Chestnut prepping for Toronto poutine eating challengetorontosun.com
The 42-year-old eats sparingly between events. He is usually not hungry the day after an event.
Peanut Butter Brownies With Almond Flourhealthyfitnessmeals.com
These Peanut Butter Banana Brownies are soft, fudgy, and loaded with dark chocolate chips. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut…
Bouillon vs. broth vs. stock: What are the key differences?kioncentralcoast.com
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a carton of broth in one hand and a jar of bouillon in the other, wondering if it really matters which one you use, you’re not alone. They all add savory depth. They all build soups, sauces, and grains. But they are not the same thing,
Children’s yoghurts still high in sugar despite reductions, research findswww.thegrocer.co.uk
The research, based at Queen Mary University of London, found average sugars of 8.2g per 100g
Not The Pantry Or Garage: A Better Way To Store Potatoes Through The Fall And Winterwww.tastingtable.com
Limited on indoor storage space? Try this out-of-the-box (and outdoors) technique for storing your potatoes as the seasons grow colder.
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