The COSTCO Thread

[Green Monstah]

The hand dipped ice cream bars with roasted almonds are the best thing in the whole damn store. I plan on eating one after the marathon in October, which is just about the only way to burn enough calories to justify one.

Too many almonds for me, but you can ask them to put the almonds on one side only, and it's incredible.

[TripletDaddy]

Stacy's Pita Chips.



Has anyone tried them? The bag says "Simply Naked except for sea salt" or something like that. unfortunately, there is no nudity on the bag or inside, but there is sea salt and delish pita chip goodness.

These things are now my fave snack. Rock them plain, with cheese dip, salsa, spicy guac, artichoke dip, bean dip, you name it.

If you are a fan of salty snacks or chips, grab a bag. Yum.

[NorthwestUteFan]

Those are great. Try them with the Jalapeno Yogurt dip stuff Costingtons sells. It is a Greek yoghurt for the health conscious. (goat-milk yogurt)

Mmm Mmm Good!

[Donuthole]

I like my Stacy's Pita chips with hummus. Preferably Roasted Red Pepper hummus from Fresh & Easy.

[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.

So I forgot to return and report. Approx. three weeks ago, the suit and shirt arrived, and I was pleasantly surprised. Everything fits very nicely and looks good. It's not the nicest suit I've ever owned, but it's certainly acceptable and looks good. I won't be taking anything back.

Even better, last week I received a letter from Costco telling me that they had reduced the cost of the suit and were passing the savings along to me. They enclosed a $100 Costco gift card. Hail Costco.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Stacy's Pita Chips.



Has anyone tried them? The bag says "Simply Naked except for sea salt" or something like that. unfortunately, there is no nudity on the bag or inside, but there is sea salt and delish pita chip goodness.

These things are now my fave snack. Rock them plain, with cheese dip, salsa, spicy guac, artichoke dip, bean dip, you name it.

If you are a fan of salty snacks or chips, grab a bag. Yum.

They are really good with spicy hummus. I like them plain as well.

[MarkGrace]

We get Stacy's pita chips and hummus from Trader Joe's pretty much every time we go grocery shopping. I'm always impressed by how few chips are in there given the size of the back. I swear it's only about a quarter full, because that seems to be the norm with everything these days.

[NorthwestUteFan]

The local Costco had Cougar Gold Sharp Cheddar the other day. It is a product of the Washington State University Creamery, and is an international award winning cheese. Absolutely excellent.

Additionally it has a useful Mormon friendly capability. It will keep indefinitely if refrigerated. It is packed in a can. Kind of different, setup, but fantastic flavor.

They had 500 tins in the refrigerator case on Saturday. By Tuesday they were all gone.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Stacy's Pita Chips with Skotidakis Jalapeno Yogurt Dip (also from Costco).

[CJF]

Stacy's Pita Chips with Skotidakis Jalapeno Yogurt Dip (also from Costco).

Just finished snacking on this. Great snack.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Just finished snacking on this. Great snack.

Also, for a healthier option. The dip is great with cucumbers.

[cougjunkie]

Kirkland brand smoked pulled pork. Spectacular.

Use it for sandwiches, tacos, chili. It is great with everything.

[hostile]

Kirkland brand smoked pulled pork. Spectacular.

Use it for sandwiches, tacos, chili. It is great with everything.

Truth.

I'll buy a bunch of cole slaw and eat pulled pork sandwiches for a week

[TripletDaddy]

Stacy's Pita Chips with Skotidakis Jalapeno Yogurt Dip (also from Costco).

I bought some of this dip yesterday and ate it with the pita chips.

It is very un-disgusting. Probably tastes great with veggies, as well. Tastes almost like a salad dressing. Very rich and tasty.

On a related 'Co note, I had to run from the warehouse yesterday. First, they were selling Traegers this weekend. They had the Junior, the Lil, and even the Texas. The Texas with pellets was going for $700 and change. Great price. As I was walking around contemplating, I saw an awesome wooden framed foosball table with electronic score keeping. I had to high tail it out of there before I did something I would regret.

[Mrs. Funk]

Brookside dark chocolate pomegranate pieces at Costco. These are a problem. A very, very delicious problem.