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20 Things You Should Buy At Costco

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    Below is a list of 20 groceries that we consistently buy at Costco. We stick to these items because we love the quality, quantities (not ridiculously huge packages), taste and definitely prices!

    I’m sharing our local Costco prices – these probably vary somewhat by state. PS. Costco did not pay me to write this post. My love of Costco propels me to share and I myself love lists like these for discovering new treasures :).

    Below is a list of 20 things that we always buy at Costco. We love the quality, quantities, taste and prices of these great Costco deals! | natashaskitchen.com

    Costco Staples:

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    1. You can’t beat a 40 pack of Kirkland Signature water for $2.99.

    2. Organic Tortilla Chips ($4.69) – I love the taste and texture of these. We go through 1 bag/week on spicy guacamole and roasted tomato salsa sprees!

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    3. We buy these hot cups ($9.39 for 200) in winter and clear cups in winter, plus the lids ($14.39 for 1200). We rarely go out for coffee but it’s nice to feel like we do. lol.

    4. Jumbo Reynolds heavy duty foil – this double pack lasts for ever! Its so sturdy and perfect for grilled corn and every recipe that calls for foil. ($13.69 for 2 huge rolls).

    Baking and Cooking:

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    5 & 6. I get all of my cooking oils at Costco including: avocado oil ($8.89 for 1 L), extra light olive oil ($18.99 for two 2L) and extra virgin olive oil ($11.99 for 2 L). We go through these like crazy but for normal people, these cost-effective bottles will last awhile. I love to fry foods in my extra light olive oil because it doesn’t give off that “fried food” smell.

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    7. Walnuts are priced well ($9.99 for 3 pounds)

    8. You can’t beat a 2 lb bag of Organic Chia Seeds for $7.49.

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    9. Sweetened Condensed Milk ($8.99 for a pack of 6)

    10. Honey! I love that they carry a wild raw LOCAL honey at our Costco ($9.89 for 40 oz)

    Below is a list of 20 things that we always buy at Costco. We love the quality, quantities, taste and prices of these great Costco deals! | natashaskitchen.com

    11. From the spice aisle we buy Kirkland brand everything: sea salt ($2.79), pepper corns for the grinder and cinnamon.

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    12. Mayo – how do I love you, let me count the ways (don’t judge me). Have you even seen our list of mayo-containing recipes? #ridiculous ($4.99 for 64 oz)

    13. Pickles – if you know me, you understand my love of pickles and I’m sad that we only have 6 pickle recipes. ($4.39 for two 33.8 oz jars)

    DAIRY at Costco:

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    14. Mozzarella is always hanging out in our fridge. Costco has the best price that I’ve found ($3.89 for 2 lb)

    15. We keep this giant bag of parmesan in the freezer and refill a small container in the fridge as needed ($10.99 for a 3 lb)

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    16. $5.69 for 2 (32 oz each) tubs of Greek yogurt is a steal! We use this for our typical breakfast; topped with homemade granola and berries.

    17. I bake alot and love the quality of Raskas Cream Cheese. It works perfectly for my blueberry or raspberry apricot cheesecakes ($5.99 for 48 oz)

    Produce at Costco:

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    18. Their watermelon prices are generally on the lower end and 90% of the watermelon’s we’ve purchased at Costco taste really good. Maybe it’s due to my amazing watermelon knocking skills… maybe not 😉 ($4.99 each)

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    19. The produce we get there varies by season but during winter, we buy their Romaine lettuce ($3.49)

    20. and baby cucumbers ($4.99).

    Other Things to Buy at Costco:

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    It’s really hard to leave Costco without hitting the snack and cookbook aisles. We always go home with a treat :).

    Healthy Choices at Costco:

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    I kid, I kid. Don’t go anywhere, we don’t EVER buy spam. lol.

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    We’re hooked on using the Fooducate App (Officially called “Weight Loss Coach by Fooducate – Personalized…” So just search Fooducate in the app store. Once in the app, click: “Food Finder” to initialize the barcode scanner). I always use it at the grocery store, especially with products that are new. You scan the products barcode and it provides a health food rating with explanations to defend their ratings.

    These sausages didn’t make the cut. I’ve been spared from unknowingly consuming hidden MSG and other products with unhealthy ingredients.

    Below is a list of 20 things that we always buy at Costco. We love the quality, quantities, taste and prices of these great Costco deals! | natashaskitchen.com

    YOUR TURN!! What do YOU buy at Costco? Let me know in a comment below 🙂 

    Below is a list of 20 things that we always buy at Costco. We love the quality, quantities, taste and prices of these great Costco deals! | natashaskitchen.com

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    Comments

    • Jane
      April 19, 2022

      It is now 2022….as everyone knows prices are higher everywhere. I like the fresh pineapples and bunch of bananas. Also, their 12 pack of Almond Milk. The double pack of Cheerios and instead of half and half, the evaporated milk cans for coffee creamer!

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        April 19, 2022

        Thank you so much for sharing that with us!

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    • Angie
      March 4, 2020

      I can’t believe nobody said eggs! I buy the brown eggs—from uncaged chickens. Two dozen for barely more than a dozen costs in the store. I totally agree about the roasted chicken—dinner, flautist, then soup. And please, please try the cinnamon cake in loves. OMG!

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        March 4, 2020

        That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing that Angie.

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    • Mary Martin
      February 25, 2020

      We live on a ranch, and only get to town a couple of times a month. So I always pick up a rotisserie chicken whenever we stop at Costco. It’s just the two of us at home now, and I get 2-3 meals out of one! I always simmer the carcass with a chunk of onion and celery for my own chicken broth!

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        February 25, 2020

        Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

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      • Ross
        March 11, 2020

        I stopped to buy them because of strong chlorine smell…

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    • Karen S Thompson
      February 25, 2020

      During the holidays I go through chocolate chips and pecans like crazy, so I love the big bags you can get at Costco!! My husband loves Kirkland brand batteries, they are the best.

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        February 25, 2020

        Those are popular! Thank you for sharing that with us!

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    • Sophia Aiken
      February 25, 2020

      i had to get in on the SPAM comments. I love Spam and have been eating it since the 1960’s as a kid.
      – mom loved to make us spam burgers, and slap a big ole piece of pineapple on it, Hawaiian style.
      – we had strips of spam in our scrambled eggs, when we were too poor to buy any other meat.
      – most of the time i love it as a snack straight out of the can.
      – when my 30 yr old was just a cutie pie lassie, i would give her spam cut into sticks, which she ate with cheese and carrot sticks.
      – my grand dad (RIP) love to take a can to eat, while he was doing work on his property, he was always building or maintaining something.
      – you can also make your own spam, by using a meat grinder to grind up pork, chicken, and beef, then cook it like a meatloaf. there are videos on YouTube how to do it.
      – though im not poor, hubby and still love to cut up and can of spam, and share it with some cheese, crackers, and something to drink, while sitting on the gazebo in the back yard. yummy!

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        February 25, 2020

        Thank you so much for sharing those ideas with is Sophia!

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    • Pamela Underwood
      February 25, 2020

      I buy papper towel and toilet paper, most of what you mentioned. Parmesan cheese. Always one of their rotisserie chickens. And the Kirkland brand Chardonnay.

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        February 25, 2020

        Yes! Those are a must every time we visit!

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    • Paulette
      February 25, 2020

      I believe giving up buying water bottles saves the planet long term … just a beef I have …

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      • Sylvia
        August 31, 2020

        I agree with you Paulette.

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    • Vivian Yeung
      February 17, 2020

      Love you and your recipes. But I can’t help but wonder why you need to buy and promote bottled water and paper cups. In today’s day and age when we know the environmental impacts of single use products, why buy these items just to have/use. There are so many more environmentally responsible ways to enjoy water and coffee. And even aluminum foil – even tho it’s infinitely recyclable – most often it’s ladened with food products on it that it can’t be recycled. Natasha, you are an influencer, I hope you can understand the things that you promote has impact on other ppls purchasing habits.

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      • Natasha
        February 18, 2020

        Hi Vivian, we do things slightly differently now – it seems we are due for an updated Costco list.

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        • Vivian
          February 20, 2020

          Glad to hear your purchasing decisions things are done differently now, and an update would be great! Would you consider removing this post? A post like this one may give your followers permission to also purchase single-use products unnecessarily.

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          • Serge
            January 29, 2021

            Don’t be so ignorant to ask her to remove her post. It’s everyones personal decision to choose what products to use

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    • Kristine Nash
      February 17, 2020

      Spinach dip! Delish! also paper products, ground beef, chicken, produce, vitamins and medications. Spices and kitchen supplies!

      Reply

      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 17, 2020

        Great list, Kristine. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Lori
      February 16, 2020

      They have the best cling wrap! It lasts forever, and it comes out perfect every time. I can never use the other brands again!

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Thanks for sharing that with us, Lori!

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        • Corina
          February 17, 2020

          You cracked me up with the Spam

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    • Steven Akers
      February 16, 2020

      Vanilla extract. And Kirkland vanilla ice cream is made by Humbolt. Best ice cream ever. As smooth as silk. Organic milk. Organic OJ. And a really good rub. Bad Bryans Butt Rub. Great on pork roasts.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Thanks for sharing your list, Steven.

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    • Leslie
      February 16, 2020

      Their white peaches in the summer are amazing and if you put them in the fridge a soon as they ripen they’ll last until they get eaten trust me.
      Their avocados are another great item that if you put them in the fridge once they ripen they’ll be fine.
      Their tomatoes on the vine are SO good and between just my daughter and I we can just about polish off the whole box. If I notice them getting a bit soft I just share, even giving some away I come out ahead price wise for the quantity and quality you get. We use them in salsa, on burgers and sandwiches, on salad and just sliced as a side. We get their peanut butter filled pretzels for the kids and for the price Goldfish are a steal!
      Their cheese!! We buy the Mozzarella and the Colby/Jack and shred them into freezer bags with our Kitchen Aid and place the bags in the freezer. It melts SO much better than pre shredded cheese from the grocery store which has chemicals and cellulose added.
      Non food items are Kirkland brand batteries, toilet paper, paper towels, and fabric softner

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Thank you so much for sharing your list and for the great tips, Leslie!

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    • Ildi
      February 16, 2020

      Great ideas,the things I would add is coconut oil Abt $16.00 for a huge jar. Organic frozen veggies. And some snacks.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Nice thanks for your suggestions!

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    • Mel B
      February 16, 2020

      Love your list! Some of my favorite buys at Costco:

      Hefty paper plates
      Fresh Campari tomatoes
      Frozen organic broccoli
      La Croix
      Pimiento stuffed olives (2 35 oz jars)
      Ziploc slider bags
      Fresh Avocados
      Baby back ribs
      Rack of pork (they only carry on holidays)
      Tide

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Thanks for sharing your list with us Mel!

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    • Larry Platt
      February 16, 2020

      Natasha. We love your recipies. Really disappointed to see you promoting bottled water. We are trying to save our environment. Why would you promote bottled water. Check out how plastic affects our environment?

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      • Natasha
        February 17, 2020

        Hi Larry, lately, I’ve been loving using my refillable containers. We do things slightly differently than when we first published this list. I think we are due for an updated list!

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    • Bernadine V Moore
      February 16, 2020

      Toilet paper, paper towels and all the other paper products. Very good quality and the price is unbelievable. The Broasted Chickens of course…munch, sandwich, then boil the carcass, strip it and make ramen broth. Mexican cheese…use it for everything, bread, butter, organic brown eggs…and on and on and on!

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Agreed, they have great quality paper products. Thanks for sharing your list with us!

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    • Jola
      February 16, 2020

      Yesterday’s list
      Naturoney organic honey
      Extra virgin olive oil
      Fresh baguettes – 2nd to none
      Avocados
      Sweetoms grape tomatoes
      Cambozola
      Little cucumbers
      Pressed cottage cheese – best for supreme Babcia’s cheesecake
      Organic eggs
      2x homo milk for homemade Kefir

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Great list. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Jackie
      February 16, 2020

      I always buy my Folgers at Costco, 9.95 per tall can. 51 oz.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Sounds great, Jackie. Thanks for sharing that with us.

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    • Rosa Esparza
      February 16, 2020

      We love meats
      Roasting chicken papales soaps,toiletries,breads, wines,cheeses,crackers,frozen fruits vitamins they have goo choices.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        Thanks for sharing your list, Rosa.

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    • Marissa
      February 16, 2020

      Parchment paper is a great price at Costco!

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 16, 2020

        I agree, Marissa!

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