Most experienced Costco shoppers know the asterisk on a price tag means an item is discontinued.  I saw that on the Kirkland Signature 12 Piece Non-Stick cookware set.This general… Read More

 I was reading the September 2024 issue of the Costco Connection magazine and I came upon a recipe for Sweet and Savory Grape Appetizers. (When the magazine goes live online, I will add… Read More

With this on sale until Sunday 9/1, we thought we would try them.  They come 60 to a box.They then come wrapped in sub-packages.They do cook up as quickly as described on the package. … Read More

 While browsing Facebook for Costco related pages, I found a fine new cooking site.  Cooking the Costco Way.I have added it to our list of links.He seems to be a pretty good cook w… Read More

 Jarlsberg is on sale this week so we wanted to try something cheesy and different than our previous dinners by making a pasta dish. The Sabatino sausages were also on sale for some add… Read More

 Like many people, we love lasagna but it is a dish that takes some time and effort to prepare so something that you can just put in the oven has a lot of appeal.  And it being on… Read More

With it being on sale for $3.50 off this month, we definitely thought this was worth a try. It comes in a 32 oz total package with the sauce and the chicken packed separately.It can be heate… Read More

 I felt some commentary on this months deals might be useful. I do realize that the numbers are going to be different, but since all food has gone up, Costco is still clearly a leader i… Read More

It has been a long time but things have happened in my life that I have thought of restarting the blog again. I found this mostly completed post so I thought why not?Readers of this blog are… Read More

The Rana Gnocchi Skillet Kit is on sale at Costco unit 8/30, so you still have a few days to buy it.  The regular price on it is definitely okay but on sale it is a pretty solid deal fo… Read More

 Costco has a number of food, beverage, pet food and related items on sale this month.  Here is a summary:FoodSaver Multi-Use Food Preservation System $50 off, $99.99 after discoun… Read More

I have been intrigued by the idea of stuffed peppers for a long time.  My mother's side of the family immigrated from Eastern Europe two generations ago and stuffed peppers are a favori… Read More

As readers of this blog know we like to cook but sometimes we like a tasty meal that is not a lot of work.  Costco's Beef Bulogi Korean Barbecue nails this for us.It is sold in the deli… Read More

We have made a lot of pizza at home over the years and with the current pandemic we have been make it about every other week lately.  We do a lot of pepperoni by itself or with a variet… Read More

Costco is again running a weeklong Hot Buy Sale.  Below is a summary of food, beverage and cooking related items.Kerrygold Salted or Unsalted Butter, $4 off, Limit 3.  Here is a li… Read More

We saw this in the monthly sales flyer and I knew we had to try it and we are very glad we did.  It was normally $14.99 but with the coupon it was only $10.49 for the three pound packag… Read More

Rotisserie Chicken is one of the best food inventions ever and it is fitting that there is a day to celebrate this glorious food!  I thought this was a good time to go over some of our… Read More

We like to cook but sometimes it is nice to have a meal at home that you put together yourself but is also a real time saver.   That was this dinner.  I started by turning on the G… Read More

After a hiatus of regular monthly food sales it appears that Costco is back on track. Below is a summary of all the food some charcoal (for grilling) and a dog treat.  Pets get special… Read More

When I met my wife she informed that her family had a major tradition of Sunday brunch with the main course being waffles.  Alas, as some family members have moved or passed away those… Read More

We like making pizza at home fairly occasionally.  We enjoy the ownership of making our own food, the flavor, the fun of cooking and the value.  Sure, we get takeout pizza also, bu… Read More

I noticed that  Costco has a sale going on until 5/17/2020.  They have changed their sale schedule lately in what I assume is a response to the Coronavirus.Among the various f… Read More

The most commented post I have ever had has been about Honest Earth All Natural Creamy Mashed Potatoes.  Unfortunately, Costco does not carry these anymore or at least not on a regular… Read More

We like to make pizza at home and we found a great recipe for dough from Tyler Florence.  This is a very straightforward and reliable dough to make although we do reduce the salt by hal… Read More

A couple of years ago I discovered this fabulous ham glaze recipe with apple cider and bourbon from Sunny at the Food Network. It combines some great fruit and sweet flavors with a… Read More

Yes, it has been a long time but with being furloughed during the Covid19 pandemic I felt it time to reconnect.   I am starting out with a lovely, heartwarming soup that I have made a f… Read More

I know it has been a couple of years and I have thought about blogging a great deal.  I (and my) wife have enjoyed this blog, but other things in life are enjoyable too or more necessar… Read More

Here are this month's coupons.We are fond of the Potstickers and they are a good value for a quick weeknight meal.The Tomato Basil soup on sale is something we enjoy and that is were we get… Read More

My friend Bill has Celiac's Disease, so whenever there is a potluck at work, he has a hard time finding deserts to eat since so many of them are baked goods with wheat products. For our rece… Read More

Grabbing breakfast at a fast food joint is quick and convenient, but with a little planning, you can be just as quick or even quicker at home. Plus, you can save yourself a ton of money and… Read More

It has been a long time since I have blogged and I regret the absence. Other things in my life have been a diversion but I hope that this marks a return to more regular blogging.  I do… Read More

Once again thanks to my wonderful friends at Addicted to Costco, I have this month's coupon book.We are buying a number of items this month.The Fiber One bars a lower calorie, lower fat snac… Read More

We are big fans of having rotisserie chicken in chunks in the freezer ready to go but we also appreciate fresh vegetables.  I suggested we do some sort of chicken salad with Fische… Read More

We are always on the lookout for fun new foods at Costco and when we saw Fischer & Wieser's Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, we were so intrigued we had to buy it.This is a ver… Read More

We are always on the lookout for fun new foods at Costco and when we saw Fischer & Wieser's Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, we were so intrigued we had to buy it.This is a ver… Read More

With the kitchen remodel we went through recently, I fell out of the habit of doing updates because frankly we were doing very little cooking while the kitchen was tore apart.  Then aft… Read More

Once again thanks to my wonderful friends at Addicted To Costco, I have this months coupon book.Among the items on sale this month are: The Ling Ling Potstickers, which are a tasty and… Read More

I have seen these at Costco for quite a while now and with the coupon this month for them, I decided to take the plunge and I am glad I did!These are a great product.  Yes, you can tell… Read More

The other day while on the way home from work I called my wonderful wife and asked if she needed any help with planning dinner.  She said she was open to ideas and I suggested that she… Read More

I have been asked for the nutrition info on this tasty product and when I was at Costco today, one of the helpful people in the bakery got it for me.Let me say in advance, it is definitely a… Read More

I saw this on sale for this month and I felt compelled to try it.  And you know what, I am glad I did! This is a great product that I will buy again and given that it has a good shelf l… Read More

Last month when the pork loin was on sale,  we stocked up.  We bought a bunch of the chops and froze them in pairs in bags so we have them in easy to use portions in the future. &n… Read More

Last month when the pork loin was on sale,  we stocked up.  We bought a bunch of the chops and froze them in pairs in bags so we have them in easy to use portions in the future. &n… Read More

One of my favorite episodes of "Good Eats" is the "Oat Cuisine" show.  While I love the humor of the segment on how to make a haggis, the true value of the episode  is that they po… Read More

Thanks to our wonderful friends at Addicted To Costco, we have this months coupon book.We always keep the Craisins in the house and we will definitely be using the coupon to save a few dolla… Read More

After a bit of a winter hiatus, I am back with a post that is good for a cold night.  We recently made a fine pot of chili in the crockpot using some ground beef from Costco. … Read More

The other day I was talking to my wife and she asked if I had any ideas about dinner. I said how about some tuna, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes served over pasta. My wife… Read More

We are big fans of the Antico Artichoke and Asiago Tapenade at Costco  and recently my wonderful wife surprised me with a dinner of savory french toast featuring this as an ingredi… Read More

Thanks once again to my friends at Addicted To Costco, I have this month's coupon book.Among the items I recommend are the Spanakopita, the DiGiorno Pizza and the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls ar… Read More

Generally, I tend to eat simple cereals like frosted shredded wheat, raisin bran and such. However, this granola looked pretty tasty so I thought I would give it a try. I have to say that I… Read More