My 71 year old father runs half marathons at least once a year, and spends the rest of the year training for them. He landed himself in the hospital with a critically low blood sodium level. So low that doctors didn't understand how he survived. He started drinking pickle juice as a supplement. Im going to send him some LMNT to try. Thanks for the tip!
I skip this rotisserie chicken and buy a whole chicken for my instant pot. I get chicken for many meals and broth. Here are the ingredients in Costco's chicken: chicken, water, salt, sodium phosphates, hydrolyzed casein, modified corn starch, sugar, dextrose, chicken broth, isolated soy protein lecithin, and mono-and-diglycerides.
Me and my children LOOOOOOVE the sweet dark pitted cherries. I like to put them in snack ziploc bags in a large Ziploc bag in freezer. Thaw a bag or two in the fridge over night and eat any time. So simple.
I always grab two rotisserie chickens when I'm at Costco and pull off the meat to make my bulk freezer meals. The bones get tossed into the pressure canner with some veggie scraps that I keep in my freezer to make bone broth. I usually get about 8 quarts of broth. Winning!!! The avocado oil is a pretty large bottle for me but I get it anyway and refill my small oil bottle I keep in my cupboard and put the remaining oil in the freezer. It seems to last way longer that way without going rancid. My current bottle is two years old.
I actually shop Sam's Club but still enjoying watching what others buy and definitely am interested in LMNT. And you inspire me to get exercising again since your complexion is fantastic. Kudos
I keep the yeast in my freezer, it keeps viable well after the best by date. I always proof my yeast. I love the pesto. My only problem with the greenies is that they only have one size and my dog really should get the petite ones but it's still cheaper even if he gets bigger ones.
Great video--as always!! Thank you! A quick observation for California friends...SF Bay Area Costcos seem to charge anywhere from $2-10 higher for all of these items mentioned in this video. California is in its own world when it comes to shopping for groceries, etc. Would love to hear from any other CA residents who also enjoyed this video but were actively looking up how much it cost at their local Costco only to find it costs more... I checked all of the Costcos in the general East/South Bay areas.
Thanks for the tips. Haven't tried the Burrata cheese yet. Have to get a pizza slice every once in a while. Wish they would bring back the loaded pizza. Please mention their bulk raw nuts. 2 pound bags Pecans, walnuts and almonds. Best price anywhere hands down. Thank you Christine. Stay warm and safe. Have a great week.
Don’t have a Costco in our area(wish did though)!! But still will watch Mrs. Christine😊won’t miss any of her great videos!!! Thank You Christine for all you do
It’s interesting to see what the Costcos in the states have. From what I’ve seen in Atlantic Canada, other than the croissants, rotisserie chicken, produce, cheese and frozen berries/mangoes, everything else is vastly different.
Great suggestions, thanks! I’m definitely going to pick up some of these frozen cherries, I’ve never purchased them before. I like to cook my quinoa in vegetable broth or chicken broth to help the flavor.
You need to try the Kirkland Greek Yogurt, fat-free and high in protein. Add a little honey and it's sweet, but we also add it to savory dishes. $6.99 and it is huge. It is hands down the best Greek Yogurt we have tried.
Christine! You can make syrup with mapleine and brown sugar and water. Simmer 1 cup water 2 cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon mapleine until thick. My mom used to make this all the time instead of buying syrup, and when she did I found I couldn’t do less than the real stuff.
Zevia is not a diet soda, is a better alternative soda. Is a natural sugar free soda, not to be compared with artificial sugar free soda or carbonated drinks with artificial sugars.
I asked my hubcap if he's seen some of the items you were mentioning - and he laughed and commented, "She's funny!" Yep!! You always make me smile, Christine! We should be able to get these things in our Costco - we're in the next state west of you! Thank you for your informative - and amusing! - videos! (and yes, I really DO call him my hubcap!)
Just switched membership from Sam’s to Costco (went on a Saturday morning, BAD IDEA!), so this is super-helpful. You even featured a bunch of items that I was already interested in!
I found your channel when I wanted to find out how my friends in the USA prepare for a possible crisis. Very interesting content indeed! This is currently a big topic here in Germany. I subscribed straight away and look forward to more content. Well done!
Thanks for the video. The closest Sam's ( No Costco around at all) for me is 45 min away. I used to go a few times a year but I was spending so much money and don't have the space to store the bulk items. If they were closer I would go more often and buy less at a time. I love seeing your videos though.
Get plus and let them ship to you! Game changer! They also have more organic items on their list if you do shipping. It's annoying bc I didn't want to pay for plus but it was the only way to get some organic stuff from there. Of course not everything can be shipped. I get it. I'm also 45 min from one.
Watch for deals on their membership. Very often (and recently) they do the purchase a membership for $60 - receive a $40 (maybe $45, I forgot) Costco Gift Card!
I buy the Costco croissant and promptly put them in the freezer. When we plan on using them I put them on a lined cookie sheet and turn on the oven to 375 degrees. The tray goes in the oven immediately. By the time the oven comes up to heat they are ready. They always come out just slightly crispy and heated through- perfect every time. Best way to eat them “fresh”. This ensures none ever go to waste.
The best way to eat croissants: use them to make French Toast. (Optional: add zest of an orange and Flora de Sicilia.) I cut croissants in half, let them soak up the eggs for awhile. So, so good, even better made with old croissants. 😍
Yep... the hotdogs and drink combo is £1.50 here in the UK amd it is one of the reasons I have a membership... oh and the croissants and birthday cakes! 😋
@kimwieczorek1879 best way is to get before you join the queue for the fuel station. With the big price difference in fuel at Costco there seems to always be a queue.
Christine, thank you for a great video. We have a Costco and we go once or twice a month for some staples that are healthy, many organic and yummy at much better prices than our local grocery stores. I also use Thrive Market as well. I try to shop grocery store sales, and discount grocery store near me to save us money when at all possible. It may be little savings each time, but it adds up at the end of a year. I hope you and your family have a great 2024 year.
So funny I follow you and I follow someone for a totally different reason. I just like watching the different shopping techniques. Have you ever seen the Dougherty dozen?
Just a note about large quantities of oil..oil degrades over time and rancid oil contains free radicals.not healthy.i realise that some are buying bulk for large families and will get through large quantities.but overbuying isnt always a cost saving.
I have been having a thing lately for the cafeteria pizza. I don't eat it hot, though. I chill it and put Louisiana brand hot sauce on it. Don't ask me why, ask the food jag gods😂
My son just got us a Costco membership again. I love Costco but it’s just the 2 of us and it would take us YEARS to finish eating a lot of things and they usually go bad before we can finish it.
What about a cherry smoothie? Maybe with a squeeze of lime? 🤔 Former hater of strawberries b/c of the seeds. 🙋♀️Bullet blender was perfect for that but seeds can be an issue in other ways. 😟
The Costco BBQ chickens are $6.99 here in Australia however, we pay $12.00 for the same at Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets. So funny the difference in countries. Another great video Christine. Jo xxx
Kirkland rotisserie chickens have been $4.99 since I joined in 2001. It (like their hotdog and soda) are loss leaders that bring folks into the warehouse. I think that I have gone into Costco ONCE in 23 years and come out with only the chicken! Yes, I did buy avocados last night. $5.49 in Houston.
Love your channel! Could we please see some recommendation videos that are more generic? We don’t have a Costco or Sam’s club membership. It would also be nice to see videos that don’t feature a specific store like Walmart, target or the dollar store. I appreciate learning concepts, not referrals to shop at a particular place. Thanks in advance ✌🏼
I’m so glad you like the Mateo’s Salsa. I bought 2 jars yesterday for $6.49 each even though the last time I ate it, I got very a Sick. It was my own fault though, I had left it too long in the refrigerator and “thought” it was still okay but it wasn’t. The jars are so big and I’m the only one that eats it so I plan to freeze half the jar and be more careful this time. I felt like I was pretty brave to buy it again after the night I spent near the toilet. 🤮
The 2 Costcos in my area aren't carrying the yeast anymore!😭 I actually got a Sam's membership the other day (with a Groupon deal) just to buy the yeast.
The wild blue berries are really good! Dark sweet cherries and pineapple
That salad you made looks really good!
Their plain Greek yogurt is a must have. We use it like sour cream, make ranch with it, put fruit & granola on it 👍🏼
My 71 year old father runs half marathons at least once a year, and spends the rest of the year training for them. He landed himself in the hospital with a critically low blood sodium level. So low that doctors didn't understand how he survived. He started drinking pickle juice as a supplement. Im going to send him some LMNT to try. Thanks for the tip!
Wow that's scary! Glad he's so in shape tho! Amazing!
I skip this rotisserie chicken and buy a whole chicken for my instant pot. I get chicken for many meals and broth. Here are the ingredients in Costco's chicken:
chicken, water, salt, sodium phosphates, hydrolyzed casein, modified corn starch, sugar, dextrose, chicken broth, isolated soy protein lecithin, and mono-and-diglycerides.
Does that stuff make it into the chicken itself?
I’d like to see what you cook and eat daily. You should do videos.
Very smart. Rotisserie chicken is gross. I've never eaten it. I get non GMO chicken from Sam's.
@@kathyratino962yes it's injected with all that crap. It's disgusting
I live less than five minutes from a Costco and I run in to get a rotisserie chicken at least once a week and that's all I buy!
You have better self control than I do.
Same for me, Costco is so close it's dangerous for my wallet. 🤪
@@sandyruther2745you must have extremely strong self control.
Me and my children LOOOOOOVE the sweet dark pitted cherries. I like to put them in snack ziploc bags in a large Ziploc bag in freezer. Thaw a bag or two in the fridge over night and eat any time. So simple.
I always grab two rotisserie chickens when I'm at Costco and pull off the meat to make my bulk freezer meals. The bones get tossed into the pressure canner with some veggie scraps that I keep in my freezer to make bone broth. I usually get about 8 quarts of broth. Winning!!! The avocado oil is a pretty large bottle for me but I get it anyway and refill my small oil bottle I keep in my cupboard and put the remaining oil in the freezer. It seems to last way longer that way without going rancid. My current bottle is two years old.
I actually shop Sam's Club but still enjoying watching what others buy and definitely am interested in LMNT. And you inspire me to get exercising again since your complexion is fantastic. Kudos
I keep the yeast in my freezer, it keeps viable well after the best by date. I always proof my yeast. I love the pesto. My only problem with the greenies is that they only have one size and my dog really should get the petite ones but it's still cheaper even if he gets bigger ones.
I have sawn them apart With a serrated kitchen knife
thanks for the tips about storing yeast in the freezer now i know know i just need to always proof it
I always end up buying more than I planned when I go to Costco and now (thanks a lot 😉) you’ve added a few more things I want to try!
Do the dark sweet cherries for his smoothies! They’re awesome mix it with some Banana and boom amazing smoothie!
Frozen bananas, cherries, and some peanut butter = peanut butter & jelly nice cream. Try it.
Great video--as always!! Thank you! A quick observation for California friends...SF Bay Area Costcos seem to charge anywhere from $2-10 higher for all of these items mentioned in this video. California is in its own world when it comes to shopping for groceries, etc. Would love to hear from any other CA residents who also enjoyed this video but were actively looking up how much it cost at their local Costco only to find it costs more... I checked all of the Costcos in the general East/South Bay areas.
I’m in St Augustine FL and everything is at least $1 more here than in this video
Went to get the alani 18 pack and it was $24.89 here
Thanks for sharing this with us and taking us along..Happy Wednesday ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the tips. Haven't tried the Burrata cheese yet. Have to get a pizza slice every once in a while. Wish they would bring back the loaded pizza. Please mention their bulk raw nuts. 2 pound bags Pecans, walnuts and almonds. Best price anywhere hands down. Thank you Christine. Stay warm and safe. Have a great week.
Don’t have a Costco in our area(wish did though)!! But still will watch Mrs. Christine😊won’t miss any of her great videos!!! Thank You Christine for all you do
That is crazy. We have 9 within 30 miles of my house. Yep 9 and they are building 2 more.
@@tinas4946 😮 WOW!!
Liquid IV got me through the last 4 months of chemo. I drank it 1/2 strength when I was awake (slept about 14-18 hours a day)
I’ve wondered about the sweet dark cherries….now I know I need to get some!
I am always amazed about the sizes of every thing. Even the small items are huge.
I LOVE zevia. The creamy root beer tastes like A&W root beer to me.
YES! Black cherries are the very best fruit on the planet! Cherries have the most distinctive taste, like nothing else!
It’s interesting to see what the Costcos in the states have. From what I’ve seen in Atlantic Canada, other than the croissants, rotisserie chicken, produce, cheese and frozen berries/mangoes, everything else is vastly different.
Great suggestions, thanks! I’m definitely going to pick up some of these frozen cherries, I’ve never purchased them before. I like to cook my quinoa in vegetable broth or chicken broth to help the flavor.
😂are they seedless for smoothies?
At first I hated Zevia but now I love it. My favorite flavors are Black Cherry and Root Beer
Your Costco is so chill and leisurely. Mine is always so busy that it's hard to stop and browse around!
Their food court pizza is also a steal, and it's DELISH. About $10 for a HUGE pizza or about $2 a slice.
Agreed. Can easily feed 5 or more. Great deal!
Cherries are good for gout! 🎉
You need to try the Kirkland Greek Yogurt, fat-free and high in protein. Add a little honey and it's sweet, but we also add it to savory dishes. $6.99 and it is huge. It is hands down the best Greek Yogurt we have tried.
We dont have Costco stores, but I will still watch, because I enjoy Christine so much. 😄
Thank you!! 😍
Same I don’t either but love Christine !
My advice is to try to move somewhere with a Costco, it is truly amazing 😆
Same! 😅
I don't shop at Dollar Tree but I watch those videos just to see what Christine has to say 😂
Christine! You can make syrup with mapleine and brown sugar and water. Simmer 1 cup water 2 cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon mapleine until thick. My mom used to make this all the time instead of buying syrup, and when she did I found I couldn’t do less than the real stuff.
What is mapleine?
@@lisahaney9019It’s imitation maple. But you can make this recipe the exact same way by using maple extract
Those cherries look good. Can you give me ideas for using them please?
For smoothies. Try papaya, guanábana, brand goya in the freezer section... the best. Just trying to help...
Zevia is not a diet soda, is a better alternative soda. Is a natural sugar free soda, not to be compared with artificial sugar free soda or carbonated drinks with artificial sugars.
I asked my hubcap if he's seen some of the items you were mentioning - and he laughed and commented, "She's funny!" Yep!! You always make me smile, Christine! We should be able to get these things in our Costco - we're in the next state west of you! Thank you for your informative - and amusing! - videos! (and yes, I really DO call him my hubcap!)
Just switched membership from Sam’s to Costco (went on a Saturday morning, BAD IDEA!), so this is super-helpful. You even featured a bunch of items that I was already interested in!
I love Costco of course but I miss your monthly shopping haul summary videos and cooking / pantry clean out videos.
Don't sleep on the cooked bacon. I need to try that salsa! Thanks for the recs!
I live far from the 3 in Austin. I go maybe every other month with a list that I stick to. Lamb & wild salmon are the best price.
I'm living in the Netherlands, so we don't even have Costco's. But I like to see all the great stuff you guys can buy😍
I've said it before, but Christine brought it up again... I like the garbage syrup, too! 😬😂
I found your channel when I wanted to find out how my friends in the USA prepare for a possible crisis. Very interesting content indeed! This is currently a big topic here in Germany. I subscribed straight away and look forward to more content. Well done!
You will love her!!!
The fine texture and quality of the almond flour is also amazing. I hope my Costco has the salsa, will check, so excited!
I keep my Costco membership for cheese alone! All the things you pointed out I buy so I am feeling like a shopping pro right now!
Zevia cream soda is spot on! So yummy, no guilt
That quinoa has ALREADY BEEN RINSED!!! Awesome deal- a must buy.
Thanks for the video. The closest Sam's ( No Costco around at all) for me is 45 min away. I used to go a few times a year but I was spending so much money and don't have the space to store the bulk items. If they were closer I would go more often and buy less at a time. I love seeing your videos though.
Get plus and let them ship to you! Game changer! They also have more organic items on their list if you do shipping. It's annoying bc I didn't want to pay for plus but it was the only way to get some organic stuff from there. Of course not everything can be shipped. I get it. I'm also 45 min from one.
Been wanting a Costco membership!!
Watch for deals on their membership. Very often (and recently) they do the purchase a membership for $60 - receive a $40 (maybe $45, I forgot) Costco Gift Card!
Y’all better grab those chocolate coconut almonds that were behind her at the end. Bite size Almond Joys!
The key is, “Led to believe “.
I buy the Costco croissant and promptly put them in the freezer. When we plan on using them I put them on a lined cookie sheet and turn on the oven to 375 degrees. The tray goes in the oven immediately. By the time the oven comes up to heat they are ready. They always come out just slightly crispy and heated through- perfect every time. Best way to eat them “fresh”. This ensures none ever go to waste.
The best way to eat croissants: use them to make French Toast. (Optional: add zest of an orange and Flora de Sicilia.) I cut croissants in half, let them soak up the eggs for awhile. So, so good, even better made with old croissants. 😍
That pesto is excellent!
It’s really cool that you like Alani Nu. I went to high school with the owner and she is great!
The croissant debate was very entertaining. Awesome video!
Love the LMNT! I add one daily to my water!
Amen to using real parm lol
I did not like Zevia when I first went keto 5 years ago but I kept drinking it and now I love it and it tastes sweeter somehow.
Laughing Cow spreadable is $3.89 each in my stores minimum here in Michigan! So that is super cheap to buy where you are 😮
cheese ROCKS!!!!!!
Love your Costco hauls❤🎉 Ty
Alani, Christine you gotta score your making big $$ go GET it GIRL!!!!!
The goat cheese with the cranberries is delicious, try it before they are gone for the season.
Yep... the hotdogs and drink combo is £1.50 here in the UK amd it is one of the reasons I have a membership... oh and the croissants and birthday cakes! 😋
Can u eat hotdog while shopping or does everyone get it on their way out?
@kimwieczorek1879 best way is to get before you join the queue for the fuel station. With the big price difference in fuel at Costco there seems to always be a queue.
@@kimwieczorek1879 I always get it on the way out.. something to look forward to.
@rosacanisalba yes indeed, I usually have one of their icecream sundaes for the petrol queue 😀
@@kimwieczorek1879I'm sure you can eat hot dog while shopping, don't think anyone will care. Most people grab it on the way out.
Love your videos 😍 btw, that word on your sweater 'peloton' means fearless in Finnish, suits you 💪🏼
Since you mentioned it, if you do a quick online search about why Costco rotisserie chicken is so cheap, you may not buy it again.
Thx Christine for the great info❤
Christine, thank you for a great video. We have a Costco and we go once or twice a month for some staples that are healthy, many organic and yummy at much better prices than our local grocery stores. I also use Thrive Market as well. I try to shop grocery store sales, and discount grocery store near me to save us money when at all possible. It may be little savings each time, but it adds up at the end of a year. I hope you and your family have a great 2024 year.
I love the clean yerba mate
So funny I follow you and I follow someone for a totally different reason. I just like watching the different shopping techniques. Have you ever seen the Dougherty dozen?
Your clips always make me laugh 😅
Good ideas!
Agh! you make me want to drive the hour and fifteen minutes to the nearest Costco. I miss having one around the corner😢
Me too 😢
Just a note about large quantities of oil..oil degrades over time and rancid oil contains free radicals.not healthy.i realise that some are buying bulk for large families and will get through large quantities.but overbuying isnt always a cost saving.
It’s the only place you go broke saving money!!
Love cheese also!
I absolutely love your videos!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
We have NEVER bought a rotisserie chicken or anything from the food court at Costco. 🤷🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
My daughter just moved to Grand Prairie TX, we had no idea about the salsa!! I hate hot dogs but love Costco’s!!
I have been having a thing lately for the cafeteria pizza. I don't eat it hot, though. I chill it and put Louisiana brand hot sauce on it. Don't ask me why, ask the food jag gods😂
One of those maple syrups lasts us a year!
love this channel
Zevia creamy root beer and cherry coke 😃👍
It the government can be relied on for anything, it's for being consistently wrong about diet and health.
Lol
Just wanted to let you know I'm new to your channel n you are awesome. The granola recipe was a total winner and omg the food budget 🎉
Rogue and Speedy for president!!!
So glad this video came out because I’m bout to go to Costco today!
My Aldi's had the salsa!! I was excited the bottle was smaller and I got a mild and medium. Hope I like it.
I’m pretty sure the Costco quinoa package says that it is pre-rinsed.
Also, I 100% agree with you on the Mateo’s salsa
I love Zevia Orange, root beer and cream soda. Not so much ginger ale, though the grandkids love it.
My son just got us a Costco membership again. I love Costco but it’s just the 2 of us and it would take us YEARS to finish eating a lot of things and they usually go bad before we can finish it.
I go with my sister and we only buy things I can split with her. I also don't want to store large quantities over long periods of time!
What about a cherry smoothie? Maybe with a squeeze of lime? 🤔
Former hater of strawberries b/c of the seeds. 🙋♀️Bullet blender was perfect for that but seeds can be an issue in other ways. 😟
The Costco BBQ chickens are $6.99 here in Australia however, we pay $12.00 for the same at Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets. So funny the difference in countries. Another great video Christine. Jo xxx
Christine the Stalker 😂😂❤!!
I saw your salsa at Aldis!!!!
WAIIIIT LMNT has chocolate?! like hot cocoa. Need to order some of those! Thanks!!
They are new and so good!!!
Kirkland rotisserie chickens have been $4.99 since I joined in 2001. It (like their hotdog and soda) are loss leaders that bring folks into the warehouse. I think that I have gone into Costco ONCE in 23 years and come out with only the chicken! Yes, I did buy avocados last night. $5.49 in Houston.
Great suggestions. Yes those prices are amazing! Thanks
I have had both of the chicken nuggets you mentioned . I didn’t care for the Kirkland ones.
Love your channel!
Could we please see some recommendation videos that are more generic? We don’t have a Costco or Sam’s club membership. It would also be nice to see videos that don’t feature a specific store like Walmart, target or the dollar store. I appreciate learning concepts, not referrals to shop at a particular place.
Thanks in advance ✌🏼
I’m so glad you like the Mateo’s Salsa. I bought 2 jars yesterday for $6.49 each even though the last time I ate it, I got very a
Sick. It was my own fault though, I had left it too long in the refrigerator and “thought” it was still okay but it wasn’t. The jars are so big and I’m the only one that eats it so I plan to freeze half the jar and be more careful this time. I felt like I was pretty brave to buy it again after the night I spent near the toilet. 🤮
I can't eat that much either but never thought about freezing it! Thanks
The 2 Costcos in my area aren't carrying the yeast anymore!😭 I actually got a Sam's membership the other day (with a Groupon deal) just to buy the yeast.
I'm in PA and my Costco also quit carrying yeast 😢