COSTCO for bulk food items

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such as milk, oj, eggs, etc...

COSTCO for bulk food items

Chris (guest) 04 Jan 2010 15:52

Depending on how many people are being driven up in my car, I can probably reduce costs via a Costco run for some bulk items. It's 5 minutes from my house.

Chris

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Brenda Salem 04 Jan 2010 15:59

Chris, I think this could be a good idea, especially for things like milk, orange juice, eggs, cereal, and sodas. Would you want us all to split the cost? We also need to figure out our meals so we can figure out what would be worth buying in bulk.

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Brenda Salem 05 Jan 2010 18:31

Other things we could buy in bulk:
Trash bags

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Jeff Isselee (guest) 06 Jan 2010 01:33

We may have some handy supplies hanging around like trash bags and paper towels. If enough people have this kind of stuff to spare, I bet we could save having to pick it up at the store.

I think having a couple of cereal options would be a good thing for casual breakfasts. Rae's going to make bagels for everybody for one of the breakfasts, so keep that in mind when picking up breakfast stuff.

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Eve (guest) 06 Jan 2010 01:45

I will bring a roll of paper towels! Maybe we can see if ppl can contribute like Jeff said then not have to add that to the grocery list. OH HEY can we see if ppl can bring reusable bags so we don't need to use the store's plastic etc?! YEA! And bring coolers to trnsport/take stuff home!

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Kurt (guest) 06 Jan 2010 01:49

Definitely, I'll bring four or five reusable bags and a (mostly empty) cooler for leftovers, which there always are…

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Brenda Salem 06 Jan 2010 15:18

Anyone who can should also try to bring some storage containers for perishable food and leftovers.

I also have no problem bringing some trash bags and a roll of paper towels. Whatever is left over can be taken back with the person who brought it. I have a small cooler that I can bring and I'll try to remember to bring a few storage containers.

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Kurt (guest) 06 Jan 2010 01:45

-Paper Towels
-Firewood
-Cheese (American, cheddar?)

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Chris Erickson 14 Jan 2010 18:29

Ok, my current costco list seems to be:

large trashbags (Jen and I will need them anyway.)
assorted deli meats
assorted sliced cheeses
bread (probably 2 loaves of multigrain, unless someone wants something else)
2 gallon container of milk (it is Costco)
2 gallons of OJ
sodas
cereals
(I was going to get bagels, but I guess Rae has that covered?)
chocolate

fruit: (better/cheaper bulk source) probably
apples
clementines
bananas

regular sized: marshmallows, graham crackers

things we already have that I was planning on bringing and sharing:
Pita Chips
Pretzel chips
Lime nachos
Mango Peach Salsa
Hummus
Craisins
Dried Apricots
Peanut Butter

our Brita

Let me know if I'm missing anything obvious.

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Brenda Salem 14 Jan 2010 18:54

Awesome! HOORAY for clementines!
Could you add 1 or 2 dozen eggs to the list? I am bringing a dozen eggs but they will all be used for my corn bread recipe. Plus Kurt will be using eggs for the Sunday brunch. (You WILL need eggs, right K?)

We're planning on bringing:

cookie dough
pecans
6-pack of sugar cane cola
mint leaves (Mojitos anyone?)
tonic water
limes

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Kurt (guest) 15 Jan 2010 03:23

Might be better to pick up eggs at a local store… less chance of breakage over ashorter trip with less packed into the car

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Rae Russell (guest) 15 Jan 2010 03:41

Heh, yeah please dont get bagels, I just made 2 batches of homemade ones for breakfast on Monday. :-P

Re: COSTCO for bulk food items

Rick H 05 Jan 2011 17:23

there was a ton of stuff left over last time, so it may be a good idea to cut down, considering that all the main meals are going to be cooked for us.