First Trip To Costco Happening - Page 2

caseydog · 02-19-2013, 11:14 PM

I can only speak for North Texas, where the meats are outstanding. I also agree that Kirkland branded items are generally very good. Their dog foods are very highly rated -- it's all psycho-poodle eats.

The dried herbs and spices at my COSTCO are also excellent. They have some good cheeses, too -- perfect for cold smoking.

But, I mainly have a membership for the fresh meats, and the seasonal seafood offerings. I buy in bulk, and vacuum seal smaller portions for freezing.

I also get things like bulk towels for the kitchen there, but I get them in the automotive area. They work great, and cost less.

Be careful. It is easy to overspend in COSTCO. You can get sucked into "bulk mania." Not every bulk buy is a good buy. Many aren't. You really have to do the math, and decide whether the bulk deal beats what you can get at the supermarket. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't.

CD

scottjess · 02-20-2013, 12:19 AM

I Love love love costco; missed it so much when we lived in New Zealand.
So glad to be back where I do not have to pay almost $30 for a rack of ribs lol.

timzcardz · 02-20-2013, 07:36 AM

Glad to see that you enjoyed it.

Kirkland's shredded Mexiacan blend cheese - I love it! We always have a bag or two in my refrigerator. Great for quesadillas, omelets, and as a salad topping.

I picked up two bags just this past weekend. Now this coming weekend it looks like a Sam's Club trip for me for a freezer and whatever else strikes my fancy. Just doing my part to stimulate the economy!

caliking · 02-20-2013, 02:00 PM

One of our favorite Costco items are Aidell's chicken sausages and Italian bufala mozzarella. In the states, they sell prime beef (in a blue styrofoam tray) and pretty good seafod - tuna steaks, lobster tails, salmon, etc.

chriscw81 · 02-20-2013, 08:25 PM

other than meat, one of the most useful things i've gotten there is a large roll of heavy duty foil. its about 2 feet wide. i'm not at home right now so i cant tell you how long the roll is but its huge. it's meant for a restaurant but is great for the home. i use the foil like crazy, and not just for wrapping meat.

chriscw81 · 02-20-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by caseydog

I can only speak for North Texas, where the meats are outstanding. I also agree that Kirkland branded items are generally very good. Their dog foods are very highly rated -- it's all psycho-poodle eats.

The dried herbs and spices at my COSTCO are also excellent. They have some good cheeses, too -- perfect for cold smoking.

But, I mainly have a membership for the fresh meats, and the seasonal seafood offerings. I buy in bulk, and vacuum seal smaller portions for freezing.

I also get things like bulk towels for the kitchen there, but I get them in the automotive area. They work great, and cost less.

Be careful. It is easy to overspend in COSTCO. You can get sucked into "bulk mania." Not every bulk buy is a good buy. Many aren't. You really have to do the math, and decide whether the bulk deal beats what you can get at the supermarket. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't.

CD

this is good advice. not everything there is cheaper when it's bought in bulk, sometimes it's more.

Johnny_Crunch · 02-20-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the pr0n!

Johnny_Crunch · 02-20-2013, 08:51 PM

Kirkland clear food wrap is also awesome! Way better than name brands.

02-19-2013, 11:14 PM	#16
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I can only speak for North Texas, where the meats are outstanding. I also agree that Kirkland branded items are generally very good. Their dog foods are very highly rated -- it's all psycho-poodle eats. The dried herbs and spices at my COSTCO are also excellent. They have some good cheeses, too -- perfect for cold smoking. But, I mainly have a membership for the fresh meats, and the seasonal seafood offerings. I buy in bulk, and vacuum seal smaller portions for freezing. I also get things like bulk towels for the kitchen there, but I get them in the automotive area. They work great, and cost less. Be careful. It is easy to overspend in COSTCO. You can get sucked into "bulk mania." Not every bulk buy is a good buy. Many aren't. You really have to do the math, and decide whether the bulk deal beats what you can get at the supermarket. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

02-20-2013, 12:19 AM	#17
scottjess On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-25-11 Location: Sparks, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I Love love love costco; missed it so much when we lived in New Zealand. So glad to be back where I do not have to pay almost $30 for a rack of ribs lol. __________________ Proud Owner of a UDS & Kent double grill

02-20-2013, 07:36 AM	#18
timzcardz is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad to see that you enjoyed it. Kirkland's shredded Mexiacan blend cheese - I love it! We always have a bag or two in my refrigerator. Great for quesadillas, omelets, and as a salad topping. I picked up two bags just this past weekend. Now this coming weekend it looks like a Sam's Club trip for me for a freezer and whatever else strikes my fancy. Just doing my part to stimulate the economy! __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ Weber Smokey Mountain x 2 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Smokey Joe Weber Performer Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

02-20-2013, 02:00 PM	#19
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One of our favorite Costco items are Aidell's chicken sausages and Italian bufala mozzarella. In the states, they sell prime beef (in a blue styrofoam tray) and pretty good seafod - tuna steaks, lobster tails, salmon, etc. __________________ EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| Ladybug SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with red nipples \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| Simpsons OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| LBGE

02-20-2013, 08:25 PM	#20
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	other than meat, one of the most useful things i've gotten there is a large roll of heavy duty foil. its about 2 feet wide. i'm not at home right now so i cant tell you how long the roll is but its huge. it's meant for a restaurant but is great for the home. i use the foil like crazy, and not just for wrapping meat. __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Master Forge gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

02-20-2013, 08:50 PM	#22
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the pr0n! __________________ J Crunch

02-20-2013, 08:51 PM	#23
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kirkland clear food wrap is also awesome! Way better than name brands. __________________ J Crunch