One of my all-time favorite items – 505 Southwestern® Flame Roasted Green Chile – is now available at all Costco locations nationwide, but for a limited time only! (Yes, nationwide – including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico!) Made of premium, fresh, non-gmo ingredients, 505 Southwestern® Flame Roasted Green Chile is vegan, naturally gluten-free, and full of unique, bold flavors.  You will seriously want to put these green chiles on everything! From tacos, quesadillas, soups, & pizza, to eggs, burgers, hot dogs and more! For this limited time – only through 24 January 2021 – save ..read more

NEW ITEM AT COSTCO: 4-pack of Sweet Loren’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough is available now at Costco locations throughout the Midwest and select Los Angeles area warehouses! Sweet Loren’s cookie dough is SO GOOD! No wonder it’s the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the US Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough is: -Dairy Free -Gluten-Free -Vegan -Peanut & Tree Nut Free -Non-GMO -Plant-based -Kosher Pareve The Costco exclusive Chocolate Chunk bundle comes in a 4-pack, each package containing 12 cookie dough portions. You can bake the whole package, or just a few at a time, or nibble on the dough strai ..read more

Hooray, chooka® boots are back at Costco! Raise you hand if you’re also super excited for boot weather! Coming in at approximately 6″ tall, the chooka® Ladies Chelsea Short Rain Boot has the silhouette of a classic ankle bootie. With the stylish, yet comfortable 1/2″ heel, these boots beg to be shown off on more than just rainy days. The cushioning memory foam insoles mold to your feet for all day comfort, while the soft, faux-fur lining keeps your feet warm & cozy on even the coldest of days. The handmade waterproof construction ensures your feet stay bone dry, while the rubber outsole p ..read more

Boulder Organic Foods has an exciting new product: Organic Cauli Dip with Roasted Garlic! It’s launching this week at all Costcos in the Midwest: IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, & WI! Made of simple ingredients starting with a cauliflower and white bean base, this dip has a smooth and creamy texture with notes of roasted garlic. It’s the perfect combination for a healthier dip or spread. It’s also gluten-free! Boulder Organic Foods uses fresh, whole ingredients, processed by hand, and they never use preservatives or artificial ingredients – giving their products a superio ..read more

Ready-To-Serve Guac and Smashed Avocado Cups at Costco! Pick up some  WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE Classic Organic Guacamole and WHOLLY® Organic Smashed Avocado Single Cups with Sea Salt during your next Costco haul! Classic WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE  Organic Guacamole is so delicious, we put it on almost everything in our house. My favorite ways to enjoy it: with tortilla chips and on taco salads! It’s  Organic, Vegan, Kosher, and has no added preservative. Available in a pack of three, 16 oz. peel-and-serve trays, these ready-to-go guacamole trays are made with hand-scooped ..read more

I’m so excited to tell you guys about a new item at Costco that I just love: Outer Aisle PLANTPOWER Sandwich Thins! Made of just four fresh, and simple ingredients (cauliflower, cage-free eggs, parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast), PLANTPOWER Sandwich Thins are a delicious and keto friendly alternative to bread. With only 50 calories and 2 grams of carbs each, Sandwich Thins are a Grade A keto approved food choice according to Carb Manager: Keto Diet App. which measures how well food fits into keto diet based on macronutrients and glycemic index. After months of quarantining at home, and b ..read more

The world is a crazy, scary place right now with the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) pandemic, and things are tough for everyone. If there’s one silver-lining I’ve discovered during this period of social distancing and self-quarantining, it’s this: now’s a great opportunity to focus on self-care. While I do love being pampered with massages and manicures, the kind of self-care I’m talking about is simple, everyday home self-care. Utilizing some of my ‘forced downtime’ to focus on myself has helped to ease some of my anxiety resulting from these tumultuous times. Right now, my latest self ..read more

Described in The Wall Street Journal as “soul-stirring”, Crown Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Organic Maple Syrup is estate-produced in NY’s Hudson Valley. It showcases distinctive aromas and flavors of bourbon, smoky oak, graham cracker, brown butter & creamy vanilla with exceptional layers of luxurious flavors. (Anyone else drooling!? Or just me??) Don’t think this incredible maple syrup is just for pancakes & waffles – it’s heavenly in oatmeal or yogurt, and you can even use it to sweeten your coffee or tea! I really want to try it in a glazed salmon recipe and in a fancy cocktail! For ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Today I have a special giveaway just for you: one Gold Star Membership to Costco Canada and one exclusive Costco Canada Tote Bag! To enter jump over to my Instagram page (Hurry – Giveaway closes at 11:59pm EDT, Monday 14 October!) Note: You must be 18 years old to enter AND a resident of Canada. Until next time, the Costco Connoisseur #GoingToAllTheCostcos P.S. Follow me on Instagram: @theCostcoConnoisseur Follow me on Twitter: @CostcoConoiseur Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costco-Connoisseur ..read more

Have you heard about Costcos Refer-A-Friend program? Now through the 31 December 2019 existing Costco members can refer a friend for a membership, and when your friend activates their membership you BOTH will receive a $10 Costco Shop Card (formerly Costco Cash Card). Grab a friend and head to the membership counter at your nearest Costco today! Make sure to mention the refer-a-friend promotion and the awareness code: 23566. Click here for more details on Costco.com. Important info: -Offer valid for new membership activations only -The primary member on an existing Costco membership can refe ..read more