Costco Haul?!

amandanndel
amandanndel Posts: 47
in Food and Nutrition
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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  • Edwardshar
    Edwardshar Posts: 271 Member
    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!
  • RunningMyPugandPapi
    RunningMyPugandPapi Posts: 26 Member
    My Costco has 24 packs of pre-peeled hard boiled eggs. I love those.
  • RachelYun27
    RachelYun27 Posts: 89 Member
    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!
  • RockyMountainKAG
    RockyMountainKAG Posts: 7 Member
    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.
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    I love the madras lentils
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    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.
  • singer201
    singer201 Posts: 563 Member
    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!
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    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!!!!!
  • VKanam
    VKanam Posts: 27 Member
    Lots of good stuff at Costco, even veggies & fruits: spinach, mushrooms, carrots, apples, milk, eggs...
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    edited October 2014
    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.
  • goanothermile
    goanothermile Posts: 98 Member
    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.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    lunch meat
    frozen berries
    butter, milk, cream, cheese
    almonds/pistachios/cashews
    chicken breasts
    organic ground beef

  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
    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.
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    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. :P
  • Reader56
    Reader56 Posts: 6
    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 ;)
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    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.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    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.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    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....
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    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.
  • StacyReneO
    StacyReneO Posts: 317 Member
    Bacon & eggs!
  • highcarbveganzombie
    highcarbveganzombie Posts: 68 Member
    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. :)
  • jess_blonde
    jess_blonde Posts: 229 Member
    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!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Socks.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    edited October 2014
    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?
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    Their Greek style yogurt and the BIG bag of broccoli florets. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Oh...and the Fresh Concept hummus.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    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.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Almost everything. :) I think I am made of rotisserie chicken though.
  • WithWhatsLeft
    WithWhatsLeft Posts: 196 Member
    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.
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    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!
  • WithWhatsLeft
    WithWhatsLeft Posts: 196 Member
    Reader56 wrote: »
    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.

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