Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 20:15     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
The Green Machine juice alone pays the cost of membership. It is 5.99 at Costco vs 8.99 at Harris Teeter. I buy one every 10 days, so it adds up.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 19:12     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.


I thought the arsenic that's causing the problem is already in the ground (like from 40 years ago)?


Correct. And rice is a variety of grass, so it soaks up the arsenic. But by saying that they are not using any fertilizer that has arsenic is actually an attempt to fool the consumer in thinking that the rice is arsenic-free - by assumption.


But...rinsing it would not remove the arsenic, either. Would it?


No. The rinsing just cleans the outside of the rice.


This is wrong. The studies that have reported the problem of arsenic in rice include the information that rinsing significantly reduces the amount of arsenic ingested. I think it's worth it.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 14:43     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
I but the Japanesem short grain rice (Kohuko Rose) from Costco. It is the same rice I buy from the Asian market, and I have never had any issues.

And yes - wash your rice.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2014 21:43     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
My Lao nanny told me the Thai Jasmine rice from Costco was excellent. Cheaper than the same bag at an Asian store, so I've bought it a few times, never had any issues. Kids gobble it up.

What else...

Glasses
LCD TVs
Blue Ray DVR
Tires
Snack bars (Nutri grain, granola bars, etc.)
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shaving blades
Naproxen/Ibuprofen/etc.
Shampoo/Conditioner (not Kirkland anymore, got too expensive)
Dishwasher packets
Laundry packets
Starch
Dog food
Cat Food
Juice
Coffee
Cheese sticks
Cheese
Greek Yogurt
WIne
Beer
Diet coke
Milk
Eggs
Bread
Fruits and veggies (careful of some fruits, but great deals usually on berries)
Desk Chair
batteries
Xmas lights
Xmas wrapping paper
Potstickers
Bacon
Lots of beef
Fish
Frozen shrimp
Frozen berries
Ice cream sandwiches
waffles
sausage patties
Dress shirts
Towels
undershirts

And the list goes on. Get 3% back between exec club and Amex. With milk alone I save $3 a week vis-a-vis grocery store. Add in bread, egg, veggies, meat....big savings for the big family that eats it all.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2014 08:48     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?


No.


Huh? Who doesn't wash rice before cooking?


I've literally never washed my rice before cooking. Oops. Guess I'll start.


Don't worry I don't wash rice either. We pretty much eat rice every day. I am not dead yet.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:54     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Organic milk for the baby, that's about it.

Gas price is the same as the Sunoco next door.


Is the membership fee worth it if all you are buying is organic milk for a baby?



My ILs paid for the membership. *shrug*
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:52     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
We like buying caviar at Costco around Christmas. Good times.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:49     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?


No.


Huh? Who doesn't wash rice before cooking?


Do you wash pasta before cooking?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:48     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:Organic milk for the baby, that's about it.

Gas price is the same as the Sunoco next door.


Is the membership fee worth it if all you are buying is organic milk for a baby?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:45     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Tires, electronics, ink refills, photos.

Salmon, milk, and coffee.

Other products and things vary. Depends on what Aldi has on sale, my coupons, other local deals at the grocery store. Most of the time Costco isn't the best deal on all things.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:24     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Organic milk for the baby, that's about it.

Gas price is the same as the Sunoco next door.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:21     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
We buy brown rice at Costco and it's good.

DON'T buy Costco flea treatment for cats (Kirkland). It's expensive (though cheaper than the brand names) but completely and utterly useless. We found this out the hard way. Really annoying.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 15:01     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?


No.


Huh? Who doesn't wash rice before cooking?


I've literally never washed my rice before cooking. Oops. Guess I'll start.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 14:33     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?


No.


Huh? Who doesn't wash rice before cooking?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2014 14:12     Subject: Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)
OP, If you have the time and need the money, return the rice. If you'd rather it get used by someone I would offer it on Freeycycle. People offer all kinds of things (including food they can't use in time) and I much prefer to know that it will be used as opposed to thrown away.