Costco Haul?!
amandanndel
Posts: 47
I'm finally diving in and becoming a member at Costco this weekend. I spend way too much on Chicken Breast and Ground Turkey at my local grocery store. What things do you "haul" or buy at Costco? I want to be prepared and get the most for my dollar! Thanks!!!!
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their meat is amazing! Chicken thighs, lobster tails, crab legs! Milk is cheaper there, but you have to be able to use two gallons. I like the canned chicken meat for protein. the sweet kale salad, the lunch salads, ummmm roasted chickens? Man I need to go to Costco tonight!0
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My Costco has 24 packs of pre-peeled hard boiled eggs. I love those.0
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Tilapia loins and and turkey breast lunch meat!! I've also been getting some Coleman chicken burgers which are really good and only 150 calories!0
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Babybell Light Mini Cheese Wheels. 50 calories each and 6 grams of protein. You get a large bag of them for same price as small bag at grocery store. They also have their own Kirkland brand of non-fat Greek yogurt. It's cheaper than the Fage they also sell and I think it tastes better. Also, cottage cheese.0
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I love the madras lentils0
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A lot of stuff seems to be regional but our staples include: organic ground beef and chicken thighs, coffee, mixed greens, olive oil, nuts, maple syrup and soy sauce.0
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Campari tomatoes, mushrooms, avocados, Romaine lettuce, freezer ready 6-packs of chicken parts (thighs, tenderloins, breasts), seasonal fruit, Jarlsberg Swiss and Coastal cheddar, eggs, Kirkland bacon, Jimmy Dean natural sausage, salmon, butter, sour cream, cream, coconut oil, almond flour, frozen berries. I've been shopping at Costco for over 25 years--best deal going!0
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I have an orgasm when i go to Costco!!!! LOL! I get blueberries, blackberries, Lettuce , Roma tomatoes their meats are the best meats. I get the big salmon and cut it in 5 oz pieces and have it for lunch everyday. I've gotten great wines. I love the samples and usually buy a bag!!! OMG I am getting excited just thinking about it LOL!!!!!0
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Lots of good stuff at Costco, even veggies & fruits: spinach, mushrooms, carrots, apples, milk, eggs...0
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I am at Costco at least once a week. I buy all my fruit and veggies, fresh and frozen, and most of my meat there. I'm not much of a cook so I am a big fan of the frozen meat items, salmon, turkey, beef, mahi mahi patties and frozen chicken thighs. I also get unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, almond butter, spices and ground flax there. The frozen edamame is good too and I couldn't live without my joint juice from the pharmacy section.0
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Salmon. Tri-tip roasts. Bananas. Sweet kale salad (love that). Brussel sprouts. Romaine lettuce. Asparagus. Frozen chicken. Apples. Coffee.
I love the hummus, tortilla chips, and cowboy caviar but I'm steering clear of those these days. Those are so good that I just can't stop eating them.0 -
lunch meat
frozen berries
butter, milk, cream, cheese
almonds/pistachios/cashews
chicken breasts
organic ground beef
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I am the only one in my household so I rarely shop there. Plus, it's across town and very trafficy to and fro. If I do make it I usually pick up organic berries or a tub of mixed salad greens, razors and sometimes those white terry clothes from the car section for cleaning.0
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If I'm driving down to a US Costco, I load up on meats, butter, Greek yogurt, salad mixes, fresh stirfry mix, frozen fish filets, Dave's Killer Bread, Babybel cheese, and anything else that looks good and has a rebate. I also always swing through their clothing to see what's new and what need I can fill in my closet. And then get distracted by the Christmas decorations, and the bedding, and the...
Good luck getting out of there without spending at least $200. :P0 -
Rotisserie chicken - save the carcass for soup stock, eggs, can't beat the price for frozen talapia which thaws in cold water in less than an hour, broccoli, carrots in the 5 lb bag!, all the other stuff people said. Here in the central valley of California, our beef prices at Costco have skyrocketed - hamburger for $3.79lb?? I don't think so. Ground turkey it is. Frozen OJ, plain yogurt, maple syrup, honey..... Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai and Blueberry treats..... the list goes on and on. Pay even money you don't get out without dropping a couple $100 or 3
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Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Asparagus, Langastinos, Scallops, Short ribs, Filet Mignon, Baby Back ribs LOL! I want to make a trip there now!!! I'm going to look for those Coleman Chicken burgers.0
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Pretty much everything, including much of my wardrobe. The only reason I go to the regular grocery store is to get something they don't have at Costco or to get the few things like onions or potatoes for which my family of 4 still cannot go through a 20Lb bag or whatever.0
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Madras Lentils, Morning Farm Chipotle Black Bean Burger, Acai Superfruit Packs, Guacamole, Cheese, mini cucumbers, pre-cut mango, eggs, kerrygold butter, Vitamin Water Zero, Torani sugar free syrups, 50 other things I didn't need until I walked by them....0
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Apples, bananas, romaine, avocados, artichokes, berries, lemons, frozen vegetables, frozen fruit...
Salmon, chicken, shrimp, bacon, eggs, butter, soy milk...
Coach's Oats, almond butter, bars, protein powder, Diet Pepsi, bottled water, coffee, wine, bread...
Dog food and treats, kid treats, toiletries, paper goods, clothes, electronics, housewares, gifts, appliances, pizza, tires, decor, linens, office supplies...
Pretty much everything. I go to the grocery store for Claussen pickles and Boar's Head salami, for the most part.0 -
Bacon & eggs!0
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Romaine lettuce, pomegranate juice, potatoes, rice, figs, spinach, mango juice, pickles, frozen veggies and fruit, maple syrup, agave, broccoli, cucumbers, almond milk and tons of other vegan nummies I can get. Costco is quite good to vegans.
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My Costco staples:
TruRoots quinoa
Chicken breasts/thighs
Ground turkey
Eggs
Hummus
Light Babybel cheese
Fruit & veggies
Always do some research before you buy things at Costco, what looks like a good deal, may cost the same or more than if you bought it in a grocery store!0 -
Socks.0
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Do any of you also have a BJs warehouse nearby? I am a BJs member and wonder how they compare, as I was considering switching when my membership is up.
BJs has a lot of organics, and a lot of antibiotic- and hormone-free meets, nitrate-free uncured bacon and hotdogs, and a great selection of cheeses and seafood. Is Costco similar?0 -
Their Greek style yogurt and the BIG bag of broccoli florets. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Oh...and the Fresh Concept hummus.0
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My Costco list includes: pesto, hummus, chicken breasts, walnuts, pecans, Granny Smith apples, Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Thins, and coffee. There are many other things, especially fresh produce that I would buy, but I can't use up the quantity.
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Almost everything. I think I am made of rotisserie chicken though. 0
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Get a big box of plastic wrap while you are there. It's ginormous and will last you many years (seriously) and it's really good plastic wrap. Restaurant quality.
Once you get your haul home, portion out the meat immediately, wrap it up, and freeze it.0 -
My Costco musts:
Razors+ Dove Soap (big pack)
Laundry Soap/ Dishsoap at start of school year don't buy again
For food:
Lettuce
Fresh berries- raspberries, blueberries
Ground turkey ( think its a four pack and its normally under 20$)
Ground beef- not really a beef eater but meh
Tilapia from the frozen section
Big thing of cashews
Salmon....there salmon is amazeballs!!
Butter
Eggs - I eat eggs nearly everyday so for me this goes quick
During finals ill buy a roasted chicken or one of there pre made salmon dinner things. enough food for me for like ...5 days lol!0 -
Rotisserie chicken - save the carcass for soup stock, eggs, can't beat the price for frozen talapia which thaws in cold water in less than an hour, broccoli, carrots in the 5 lb bag!, all the other stuff people said. Here in the central valley of California, our beef prices at Costco have skyrocketed - hamburger for $3.79lb?? I don't think so. Ground turkey it is. Frozen OJ, plain yogurt, maple syrup, honey..... Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai and Blueberry treats..... the list goes on and on. Pay even money you don't get out without dropping a couple $100 or 3
I am reading of folks buying several rotisserie chickens at once - use one or two immediately for stews, soups, enchiladas, pot pies, etc - but freezing a couple others in plastic wrap. I don't know why, but I never thought of that.
I haven't tried to freeze any yet, but they are damned handy. Usually I buy two - one to eat while standing over the sink with a knife in my hand, the other to put into whatever dish I'm making that night.
I'll have to post my recipe for easy Costo chicken pot pies (and more to portion out and freeze) tomorrow.0
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