Hitting up Costco this weekend: What should I buy?

Warchortle
Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I normally just buy a lot of meat, but I've been shopping at Asian markets recently.. it's actually a better deal to hit up the Asians for protein.

I'm thinking:

Eggs
Salsa
Paper Towels
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  • katrinadulce
    katrinadulce Posts: 61 Member
    I know you said you have protein, but the Kirkland whole roasted turkey breast is my go-to CostCo buy, and it freezes really well.
    I find that the fresh berries last MUCH longer than ones you get in the grocery store.
    You can also buy organic frozen veggies cheaper than almost anywhere else.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    My faves:
    Spring mix
    Mann's sugar snap peas
    Superfood salad (the one with kale, brussels sprouts etc)
    Hummus

    And if you can get out of there without spending $300, that's a bonus
  • FFfitgirl
    FFfitgirl Posts: 369 Member
    I love Costco!!

    Get the chocolate cupcakes and share with me :)
  • ParkerH47
    ParkerH47 Posts: 463 Member
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  • dtimedwards
    dtimedwards Posts: 319 Member
    Kirkland plain Greek yogurt
    Kirkland egg whites
    Tofu
    Diamond Breeze almond milk
    Tillamook Lite Jarlsberg cheese
    almonds
    Zone protein bars
    Kirkland granola bars
    headlamps (you can never have enough headlamps)
    Kirkland hiking socks
    Kirkland 3/4-zip pullover
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
    Eggs
    Hummus
    Wool socks
    Broccoli
    Lox
    Butter
    Cheddar
    Organic frozen blueberries
    Coffee
    Awesome yogurt dip - spicy - I can't remember the name
    Coconut oil
    Bell Peppers
    Almonds
    Maple Syrup
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
    My faves:
    Spring mix
    Mann's sugar snap peas
    Superfood salad (the one with kale, brussels sprouts etc)
    Hummus

    And if you can get out of there without spending $300, that's a bonus

    That's funny - my Costco bill is ALWAYS $300, it doesn't seem to matter what I buy! :)
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  • Carlywiese
    Carlywiese Posts: 51 Member
    Another vote for the superfood salad! SO yummy!
    Pretty much any produce at costco is usually a good deal
    Turkey sausages
    Frozen fruit
    String cheese
    Almonds
  • ishiqa36
    ishiqa36 Posts: 37 Member
    Their $5 rotisserie chicken and fage greek yogurt. They have the best price on the yogurt ive seen so far. Also the butternut squash. The packaged one the cut and peeled. Sooo yummy.
  • Arydria
    Arydria Posts: 179 Member
    Chicken sausage
    Egg whites
    Mini baby bell lights
    Spinach
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    If your sodium can stand it:
    Turkey breakfast sausage
    Turkey bacon
    String cheese

    I also like to get:
    The $5 rotisserie chicken
    Cooked shrimp ready to eat or frozen raw shrimp
    Steaks
    Raspberries
    Beef Jerky- pacific gold

    And all the samples of course.... :)
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Smoked Salmon
    Lamb chops
    Skinny Cow Ice cream sandwiches (about the only Skinny Cow I like)
    Talenti Salted Caramel Pops

    Basic staples
  • beep_beep_
    beep_beep_ Posts: 3 Member
    Chicken sausage
    Egg whites
    Mini baby bell lights
    Spinach

    How do you prepare and/or eat the Chicken Sausage?
  • beep_beep_
    beep_beep_ Posts: 3 Member
    I know you said you have protein, but the Kirkland whole roasted turkey breast is my go-to CostCo buy, and it freezes really well.
    I find that the fresh berries last MUCH longer than ones you get in the grocery store.
    You can also buy organic frozen veggies cheaper than almost anywhere else.

    Do you eat the turkey breast sliced as a meal or on sandwiches? Or do you do something else with it?
  • jconnon
    jconnon Posts: 427 Member
    The biggest tv you can fit in your car!
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    costco is only good for large quantity items in my experience. their produce and meats are no better than other grocery stores. so buy what you can stash away for a month without spoiling
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    We go every Friday...here's our list so far:

    - Bread
    - eggs
    - milk
    - string cheese
    - low sodium V8
    - pork tenderloin roast
    - chicken thighs
    - chicken breasts
    - sirloin steaks
    - hake or cod fillets
    - salmon
    - salmon burgers
    - marinara
    - assorted pasta
    - broccoli
    - carrots
    - assorted bell peppers
    - snap peas
    - mixed salad greens
    - apples
    - cherries (if they still have them)
    - blueberries
    - strawberries
    - avocados
    - melon

    I'm sure there are other things that we realize we'll need as we walk through the store. This is a bigger than average Costco trip due to we're just out of meat, poultry, and fish. Those items should last us about a month or so...hopefully...Friday is going to be pricey.
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    This is what I usually buy at Costco every or every other weekend:

    boneless chicken thighs
    boneless chicken breasts
    organic grass-fed ground beef
    frozen hamburgers
    greek yogurt
    parmesan cheese bagels (omg yum)
    mini babybel cheese
    tres leches cake (double yum)
    whole milk
    eggs
    watermelon
    peaches
    pears
    bananas
    snacks like fiber one bars, protein bars, almonds
    any household items I need like toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies

    Cannot go there without spending over $200 :(
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    Cabots light cheddar cheese indi wrapped
    Goat cheese logs (2)
    Grapefruits or whatever they have a lot of
    Mezclun greens box
    Package of Ciabbata rolls (*kitten* yeaHHH!)
    BRIE!!!!!
    Protein bars
    Large Ricotta cheese
    Vanilla unsweetened almond milk
    Always
    Chondroitin Glucosamine
    Kitty Litter

    (wow, lots of cheese on the wish list)
  • Kita328
    Kita328 Posts: 370 Member
    Kirkland Vodka. Its as good as greygoose
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    Bumping to save. We're getting a Costco by the end of the year.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    I get the Super Green Salad at Cava with the falafel.. **** is good.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Kirkland Vodka. Its as good as greygoose

    But not as good as Tito's.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Not about to waste cutting macros on alcohol... well... not often*

    *may contain high amounts of YOLO
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    Frozen veg
    Roasted seaweed
    Quinoa
  • bullofheaven
    bullofheaven Posts: 32 Member
    Kerrygold butter
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Here's my list without the meat:

    Raw Almonds (3 pounds)
    Cabot extra sharp cheddar
    Cottage Cheese
    Greek yogurt
    Bonne Maman preserves
    Kashi Cereal
    Produce, but especially tomatoes
    Spring mix
    Wheat bread
    Almond butter
    Almond milk
  • tkillion810
    tkillion810 Posts: 591 Member
    Here's our regular rotation:
    Assorted bell peppers
    50/50 spring mix
    spinach
    Blueberries/raspberries
    Celery hearts
    Baby carrots
    Ground turkey
    Chicken breast tenders
    Fire roasted canned tomatoes
    Canned chickpeas and blackbeans
    Milk
    Egg whites
    Maple syrup
    Walnuts
    Almonds

    I have several sets of their glassware for storing my leftovers - replaced my rubbermaid containers.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    I'd just go to law school there instead

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