The COSTCO Thread

[hostile]

Fresh wild copper river sockeye salmon have been stocked at my nearby Costco for a couple of weeks now; the stuff is worth every penny (though the discounted Costco price per lb certainly helps!). Instead of a roasted chicken, we grabbed some salmon this evening and baked it with a simple compound butter of dill, garlic, parsley, and lemon peel. The perfect medium-rare preparation melted in my mouth. Best salmon of the season... by far. Is this stuff available outside the Northwest?

Haven't seen it yet, but will now be looking for it.

Tonight I had a pulled pork sandwich - Kirkland pulled pork, barbecue sauce and cole slaw. It was leftovers but it was good.

[myboynoah]

We're making a Costco run after work to buy a Garmin nuvi with Japan maps. Costco has the best price (less than $200) we've been told. We borrowed a friend's Garmin on Monday and liked it. mrs. myboynoah is worried about getting lost and not being able to find her way home.

I'm going to check and see if they have that salmon here.

[Joe Public]

Tonight I had a pulled pork sandwich - Kirkland pulled pork, barbecue sauce and cole slaw. It was leftovers but it was good.

That's one of the favorites in my current rotation. Fresh Kaiser rolls make for a good bun.

[myboynoah]

We're making a Costco run after work to buy a Garmin nuvi with Japan maps. Costco has the best price (less than $200) we've been told. We borrowed a friend's Garmin on Monday and liked it. mrs. myboynoah is worried about getting lost and not being able to find her way home.

I'm going to check and see if they have that salmon here.

Got the Garmin 1300 series with programed Japan maps; about $150. Even better, the store had SG's Copper River salmon. With some suggestions from SG plus some olive oil (mrs. myboynoah is Italian), it was very excellent.

Thanks SG. Thanks Costco.

[Moliere]

My family joined this club today. I'm mildly apprehensive about the whole thing. MJ went there this afternoon and signed up and proceeded to spend $360 but thankfully the shelves are full. Maybe I'll have to swing by for a visit next week to qualm the apprehension.

[TripletDaddy]

Right now I'm digging two things at the 'Co, neither one of them good for the midsection.

Stonemill Kitchen's artichoke and jalapeño dip. Heat some of it up and you will wind up wanting to eat the whole bucketful in one sitting.

Second, Aidell's spicy mango and jalapeño chicken sausage. Been firing these babies up on the grill frequently and then savoring the combos....slap them on a bun with tomato, grilled onions. Slice them up and serve them on a tray with crackers and some salty cheese. Or eat them straight up.

I implore all to try these two items and I defy any of you to dislike them.

[LA Ute]

Right now I'm digging two things at the 'Co, neither one of them good for the midsection.

Stonemill Kitchen's artichoke and jalapeño dip. Heat some of it up and you will wind up wanting to eat the whole bucketful in one sitting.

Second, Aidell's spicy mango and jalapeño chicken sausage. Been firing these babies up on the grill frequently and then savoring the combos....slap them on a bun with tomato, grilled onions. Slice them up and serve them on a tray with crackers and some salty cheese. Or eat them straight up.

I implore all to try these two items and I defy any of you to dislike them.

Aidell's are indeed great. Surprisingly, you can get them at Ralph's here. Not a bad protein source in some diets. Grilled, they're much better than hot dogs.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Second, Aidell's spicy mango and jalapeño chicken sausage. Been firing these babies up on the grill frequently and then savoring the combos....slap them on a bun with tomato, grilled onions. Slice them up and serve them on a tray with crackers and some salty cheese. Or eat them straight up.

I sampled this one day and it was excellent. I need to pick up a package.

Costco in Orem has been selling wild Sockeye salmon for ~$7/lb. Cheaper than farm-raised. It is outstanding, but don't overcook!

[Jeff Lebowski]

Costco in Orem is now carrying Ciao Bella Key Lime Graham Gelato Squares. Like this, but with ten or so per box:



They are simply divine.

[hostile]

Costco in Orem is now carrying Ciao Bella Key Lime Graham Gelato Squares. Like this, but with ten or so per box:



They are simply divine.

Those look really good - I'll need to check here in SLC

[PaloAltoCougar]

I work at home on Wednesdays, and by the p.m yesterday was ready to do anything but work, so the missus and I headed to Costco for the sole purpose of impulse buying. The local outlet is having a computerized suit fitting sale. One steps into a dark booth, wearing only briefs (they give you a free pair!), and then for the next minute or two, with music playing and bright lights flashing over every part of your body, your measurements are taken. After you dress and step out, they measure your neck, as that's the one thing the computer doesn't do well, they say.

Anyway, using the measurements, they'll supposedly deliver a perfectly tailored suit (one picks from a nice selection of fabrics and styles) in only 3-4 weeks! What can possibly go wrong? Throughout the process, this scene from Sleeper kept running through my head.
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They emphasized Costco's policy that if I don't like it, they'll take it back for a full refund, no questions asked. For $800, including a custom fitted shirt, I thought I'd take a chance. I will return and report in four weeks.

[Surfah]

I work at home on Wednesdays, and by the p.m yesterday was ready to do anything but work, so the missus and I headed to Costco for the sole purpose of impulse buying. The local outlet is having a computerized suit fitting sale. One steps into a dark booth, wearing only briefs (they give you a free pair!), and then for the next minute or two, with music playing and bright lights flashing over every part of your body, your measurements are taken. After you dress and step out, they measure your neck, as that's the one thing the computer doesn't do well, they say.

Anyway, using the measurements, they'll supposedly deliver a perfectly tailored suit (one picks from a nice selection of fabrics and styles) in only 3-4 weeks! What can possibly go wrong? Throughout the process, this scene from Sleeper kept running through my head.
[YOUTUBE]VV2N4KSh3x4[/YOUTUBE]

They emphasized Costco's policy that if I don't like it, they'll take it back for a full refund, no questions asked. For $800, including a custom fitted shirt, I thought I'd take a chance. I will return and report in four weeks.

That sounds rad. I have never heard of that before.

[old_gregg]

I work at home on Wednesdays, and by the p.m yesterday was ready to do anything but work, so the missus and I headed to Costco for the sole purpose of impulse buying. The local outlet is having a computerized suit fitting sale. One steps into a dark booth, wearing only briefs (they give you a free pair!), and then for the next minute or two, with music playing and bright lights flashing over every part of your body, your measurements are taken. After you dress and step out, they measure your neck, as that's the one thing the computer doesn't do well, they say.

Anyway, using the measurements, they'll supposedly deliver a perfectly tailored suit (one picks from a nice selection of fabrics and styles) in only 3-4 weeks! What can possibly go wrong? Throughout the process, this scene from Sleeper kept running through my head.
[YOUTUBE]VV2N4KSh3x4[/YOUTUBE]

They emphasized Costco's policy that if I don't like it, they'll take it back for a full refund, no questions asked. For $800, including a custom fitted shirt, I thought I'd take a chance. I will return and report in four weeks.

if i did that i'd end up with a pair of three legged pants. i even have to correct my tailor sometimes.

[falafel]

if i did that i'd end up with a pair of three legged pants. i even have to correct my tailor sometimes.

So I guess you're the guy doesn't wear underwear to Costco. You're the reason they had to start providing briefs to EVERYONE.

[old_gregg]

So I guess you're the guy doesn't wear underwear to Costco. You're the reason they had to start providing briefs to EVERYONE.

underwear is so passe