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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:02 am 
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Stagger wrote:
...I still think the could have benefited from a minuet or two on a very hot grill...

Everything could benefit from a minuet or two! Viva Mozart! :lol:

Now the thread can go back to Costco...

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i've found something to love at costco- the mushroom filled giant ravioli in the refrigerator case. they have a strong mushroom flavor which isn't always the case. i dress them simply(!) with truffle oil and shavings of parmesan. justjoan

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as a snooty european i have to say the costco garlic bread is some of the best i've had in the US


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I would like to completely agree with the mushroom ravioli. Very, very good!


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I was at the Niles Costco over the weekend and noticed "The ¡Salpicón! Cookbook: Contemporary Mexican Cuisine" amongst their books for $23.99. I haven't had a chance to make anything from it yet, but the recipes and photographs look good!


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Has anyone ever see Fage yogurt at Costco? The Addicted to Costco blog mentions a 35.3 oz for $6.99 last summer.


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I haven't seen Fage. But last weekend, the Costco on Clybourne had the Chobani brand of Greek yogurt. I think it was one of those multipacks of individual serving size containers. Has anyone tried this brand? How does it compare to Fage?

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shyne wrote:
Has anyone tried this brand? How does it compare to Fage?

Yes and less than favorably, in my opinion. It was a bit runnier and not nearly as tangy. I also like the accompanying ingredients (fruit, honey) in the Fage products much better. Just my .02.

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Pucca wrote:
Has anyone ever see Fage yogurt at Costco? The Addicted to Costco blog mentions a 35.3 oz for $6.99 last summer.

So I was able to find out that only AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, TX, and UT carry the Fage. How do we get our local stores to carry it?


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Picked up vacuum-packed Plume de Veau "Veal Leg Cutlets" at the Lincoln Park Costco today for $4.99/lb. They also had veal tenderloin but the price was...quite a bit more. Don't care for tenderloin of any kind so I didn't look and didn't stop to think I might post about it. Sorry!

They've had sliced veal before but it wasn't packaged like this and I'm fairly certain it was more expensive so I'm not sure if this is a variation on a theme or a new product.


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Over heard at the Lake Zurich Costco cheese section today

A 50 something couple, wife holding a container of grated Parmigiano Reggiano
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Look honey, now they have put the two cheeses in one jar!

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I am so, so happy that Costco still has the USDA prime strips and ribeyes. I'm even happier that some of them are marbled like this one:

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I am so, so happy that Costco still has the USDA prime strips and ribeyes. I'm even happier that some of them are marbled like this one:


Ed,

I picked up some rib-eyes that looked just like that this week for $9.99 per pound. Not quite as tender as I would have liked, but the flavor was just terrific.

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Can anyone tell me if Costco (Niles or Clybourn locations) is carrying decent beer? I'm looking for Goose Island (312 or Summertime) in particular, but would be interested in what they have. I haven't been to Costco for a couple of months and wasn't looking for beer last time.

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Can anyone tell me if Costco (Niles or Clybourn locations) is carrying decent beer? I'm looking for Goose Island (312 or Summertime) in particular, but would be interested in what they have. I haven't been to Costco for a couple of months and wasn't looking for beer last time.

Thanks!


They have cases of Goose Summertime and cases of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, along with other, less interesting beers.


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The Oakbrook and Naperville locations have Two Brothers Hop Juice bombers for $5.59. That's at least $1.49 cheaper than most places are selling them for.


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Jamieson22 wrote:
They have cases of Goose Summertime and cases of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, along with other, less interesting beers.


I appreciate the help. That's exactly what I'm looking for.

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Jamieson22 wrote:
The GP wrote:
Can anyone tell me if Costco (Niles or Clybourn locations) is carrying decent beer? I'm looking for Goose Island (312 or Summertime) in particular, but would be interested in what they have. I haven't been to Costco for a couple of months and wasn't looking for beer last time.

Thanks!


They have cases of Goose Summertime and cases of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, along with other, less interesting beers.


I've been drinking a lot of Sierra Nevada this summer.


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mhill95149 wrote:
Over heard at the Lake Zurich Costco cheese section today

A 50 something couple, wife holding a container of grated Parmigiano Reggiano
comments to hubbie

Look honey, now they have put the two cheeses in one jar!


Ah, if only everyone knew everything about everything.


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Darren72 wrote:
mhill95149 wrote:
Over heard at the Lake Zurich Costco cheese section today

A 50 something couple, wife holding a container of grated Parmigiano Reggiano
comments to hubbie

Look honey, now they have put the two cheeses in one jar!


Ah, if only everyone knew everything about everything.


Kind of reminds me of:

"I like both types of music, Country and Western...."


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KevinT wrote:
Kind of reminds me of:

"I like both types of music, Country and Western...."


Well, as long as we're going off topic, they aren't the same thing.

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Has anyone ever bought the 25lb bag of all purpose flour? I am contemplating this purchase....


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Pucca wrote:
Has anyone ever bought the 25lb bag of all purpose flour? I am contemplating this purchase....


Oddly enough, I just purchased this two weeks ago. I'm determined to start making more baked goods and this seemed like a good way to force myself into it.

Used it last night for Mark Bittman's pizza dough recipe quite successfully, it was a terrific crust.

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I seem to be running through flour lately at a fast clip. What brand is this flour? What is the price?

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aschie30 wrote:
I seem to be running through flour lately at a fast clip. What brand is this flour? What is the price?


ConAgra Mills, Harvest Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour. IIRC, it was $7-8 for the 25lb bag. I'd be curious to hear what more experienced bakers think of it. So far, it is serving my humble purposes quite well.

*edited once to correct post-Patty's-burger induced haze typo

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Been buying it for over a year now. I use a dog food container that I got at Container Store that is on wheels to store the flour. This works out great because I can wheel it to my mixer. I find the flour good and I love the convenience of not running out of flour every couple of weeks.

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I actually got curious about the reputation of this flour and found this thread http://www.mombu.com/cuisine/bread/t-conagra-full-power-high-gluten-flour-2749124.html. Has anyone else seen the high gluten flour at Costco?

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paulette wrote:
Been buying it for over a year now. I use a dog food container that I got at Container Store that is on wheels to store the flour. This works out great because I can wheel it to my mixer. I find the flour good and I love the convenience of not running out of flour every couple of weeks.

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Are you a big baker? Sweet or savory? I am very, very partial to my beloved Red Band flour. I know part of it has to do with coming from the South but it just seems better than Gold Medal & others offered in the Chicagoland area. I mean non-specialty flours, specifically.

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pairs4life,

Is your Red Band flour a soft wheat like White Lily? Southern general purpose (gp) flour is soft wheat with our regions gp flour is winter wheat. My Dad notices the differences in baked goods made with either flour. It surprises me, because I don't consider him too observant in the kitchen.

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Chanterelles in stock at the St. Charles Costco. $8.99 for a 1 lb package.


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