Costco Newbie Asks...What Are Your Fave Organic/Sustainable Purchases at Costco?

[Anonymous]

Have you tried the costco organic milk? It tastes weird.

You can get bulk flax, chia seeds, veggies and fruit. I also love the large bags of organic farro.

[Anonymous]

Farro, freekeh, quinoa, dried apples, coconut oil (total steal), frozen berries, ice pops, "Power Greens" (in walk-in produce cooler), apples, tofu, almond milk. They have a lot on special this month--I think they either handed us or sent us a flyer?

[Anonymous]

To those who buy coconut oil at the Arlington Costco -- have they moved the location? I was there a couple weekends ago and couldn't find it next to the olive oil like I usually do.

Also, is there a sale (@Costco I think they call it an instant manufacturer coupon) going on for it? I know it's regularly a great price anyway, but I just wanted to know if I need to hurry in to stockup at an even lower price. We are a paleo household and use it often.

TIA!

[Anonymous]

Quinoa, chicken broth, coffee, canned tomatoes, frozen peas, frozen blueberries, chicken thighs, ground beef, and the box of six little lettuce heads.

[Anonymous]

Eco friendly laundry detergent

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried the costco organic milk? It tastes weird.


You can get bulk flax, chia seeds, veggies and fruit. I also love the large bags of organic farro.

We have this same thread every 5 mos. and every time, I say "list this 'organic fruit' or it didn't happen. Also, list the exact location of this mythical Costco with 'organic fruit.'"

Truth is, the costos in Maryland and now DC do not, in fact, sell organic fruit. Same with pentagon city. I've been a member since 2002? Or 2001 when they arrived in this region. They are great for many many things, but organic fresh fruit is not one of them.

Very occasionally in the summer they will have Driscoll's brand organic fresh raspberries. That's it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried the costco organic milk? It tastes weird.


You can get bulk flax, chia seeds, veggies and fruit. I also love the large bags of organic farro.

We have this same thread every 5 mos. and every time, I say "list this 'organic fruit' or it didn't happen. Also, list the exact location of this mythical Costco with 'organic fruit.'"

Truth is, the costos in Maryland and now DC do not, in fact, sell organic fruit. Same with pentagon city. I've been a member since 2002? Or 2001 when they arrived in this region. They are great for many many things, but organic fresh fruit is not one of them.

Very occasionally in the summer they will have Driscoll's brand organic fresh raspberries. That's it.

I'm from California where they do sell organic fruit and veggies at costco. I'm still new to the costco scene here. Didn't know they don't offer it here!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Farro, freekeh, quinoa, dried apples, coconut oil (total steal), frozen berries, ice pops, "Power Greens" (in walk-in produce cooler), apples, tofu, almond milk. They have a lot on special this month--I think they either handed us or sent us a flyer?

Where is the almond milk? I didn't see it at the DC one - is it in the refrigerator or is it in the aisles with the boxed soymilk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Farro, freekeh, quinoa, dried apples, coconut oil (total steal), frozen berries, ice pops, "Power Greens" (in walk-in produce cooler), apples, tofu, almond milk. They have a lot on special this month--I think they either handed us or sent us a flyer?

Where is the almond milk? I didn't see it at the DC one - is it in the refrigerator or is it in the aisles with the boxed soymilk?

Not the PP, but the Almond Breeze 6pk I buy is in the regular aisles w/ boxed soymilk.

[Anonymous]

The chickens.

And the grass fed beef, the milk, eggs, and all that stuff. But mostly, the chickens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried the costco organic milk? It tastes weird.


You can get bulk flax, chia seeds, veggies and fruit. I also love the large bags of organic farro.

We have this same thread every 5 mos. and every time, I say "list this 'organic fruit' or it didn't happen. Also, list the exact location of this mythical Costco with 'organic fruit.'"

Truth is, the costos in Maryland and now DC do not, in fact, sell organic fruit. Same with pentagon city. I've been a member since 2002? Or 2001 when they arrived in this region. They are great for many many things, but organic fresh fruit is not one of them.

Very occasionally in the summer they will have Driscoll's brand organic fresh raspberries. That's it.

The one in Wheaton has organic granny smith apples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried the costco organic milk? It tastes weird.


You can get bulk flax, chia seeds, veggies and fruit. I also love the large bags of organic farro.

We have this same thread every 5 mos. and every time, I say "list this 'organic fruit' or it didn't happen. Also, list the exact location of this mythical Costco with 'organic fruit.'"

Truth is, the costos in Maryland and now DC do not, in fact, sell organic fruit. Same with pentagon city. I've been a member since 2002? Or 2001 when they arrived in this region. They are great for many many things, but organic fresh fruit is not one of them.

Very occasionally in the summer they will have Driscoll's brand organic fresh raspberries. That's it.

I'm from California where they do sell organic fruit and veggies at costco. I'm still new to the costco scene here. Didn't know they don't offer it here!

I was at the Wheaton Costco today and spoke to one of the workers who advised me to leave a comment asking for specific things (like natural cleaners or organic fruit or unbleached flour) that they don't sell, because they will take that into account. He also said to leave a phone number so someone from Costco would call, and they will take such requests seriously if enough people ask. He said that the Wheaton Costco is striving for more organic offerings.

[Anonymous]

I've bought several kinds of organic apples at the Wheaton Costco.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There's a great deal on organic coconut oil right now, I stocked up last weekend.

+1

What are you using it for?

I use coconut oil on my skin, to make it soft and in my hair to make it shiny, less frizzy, and softer.

Use on skin before and after shower.
On hair before shampoo. And after shampoo for shine.
In baking. Cooking.
Oil - Pulling. (google this one)
Removing makeup and eye makeup.
Eyebrows and eyelash.


http://www.swansonvitamins.com/blog/natural-health-tips/using-coconut-oil