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oladulce
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Thanks for the tip about the Capo Costco Hook. It's the only one I've ever been to and I thought they were all the same.
I should have bought a dozen of those Gorilla racks while they had them cause we've used them for all kinds of things such as the solar equip and
batteries in the photo. WHen I was there last week they only had a look-alike rack that wasn't as durable.
Those Gorillas are even heavy duty enough to support the weight of Pompano's stash of Charmin.
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Paula
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Cindy, those racks look really useful-- we should get a few for our Montana garage before that card expires.
I think I should exit this thread before all you folks have me renewing
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Mexitron
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
It is a useful store, but Trader Joe's is prettier |
Agreed, They're great stores. That's generally where we do buy the frozen foods we like. Also like their pre-made pizza dough, their meatballs and
their pizza sauce.
But we have bad luck with their dairy products. Stuff goes bad real fast. I have a friend who is a mgr. at one and he acknowledges this and says it's
because TJs has no real cold storage and no cold storage trucks, either. Can that be? |
Hook--As I recall, TJs dairy products weren't ultra-pasteurized so they had short shelf lives...don't know about the cold storage issue.
No TJs in Texas...bummer...but one Costco in Fort Worth, hardly ever crowded like the one in Capo Beach. And they have an in-house coffee
roaster--fresh roasted coffee for about $4 per pound--and its good!
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Hook
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Probably time for this post to die, as I have a good idea of what the Costcos have down there. More than I thought.
Mexitron, actually the dairy products at TJ that seem to have a very short shelf life aren't limited to the only products that can be
ultrapasteurized, fluid products. Many of their brands of cheeses do to.
About all we buy now is their excellent Greek-style yogurt. Great with honey and toasted almonds for breakfast.
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DENNIS
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Hook ----
Whadaya mean, let it die? Nobody has mentioned those big pizzas in the square box that are the same price on both sides of the border, 8 bucks.
Are they any good? Are they square like the box? Are they made in China?
Lots to talk about here, Hook.
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bajaguy
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Gonna head to the Ensenada Costco on Saturday to check out the new stuff....it's a ritual.....maybe they will be giving away samples of the
choco-flan
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Hook ----
Whadaya mean, let it die? Nobody has mentioned those big pizzas in the square box that are the same price on both sides of the border, 8 bucks.
Are they any good? Are they square like the box? Are they made in China?
Lots to talk about here, Hook. |
I think I've had a grand total of ONE piece of their ready-to-eat pizza......and it was pretty good. I see whole families are now making a night of
it at the plastic Costco tables. .....mebbe they should bring their own red and white checkered table cloths???
AHHH, the nuclear family, out on the town.........
It's the only place I eat a hot dog these days so I'll not give up that for pizza. But the wife has been pretty good at shaming me away from even
those.  Hey, there's dingy closets in every temple.
I am just so overwhelmed by the frozen food section, too. I guess there's lots to talk about there.
BELAY THAT ORDER!!!!! ALL AHEAD, FLANK !!!!
Hey, they were demo-ing a new Foodsaver last week. Mines getting pretty old. Maybe I should check it out.
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Cypress
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Costcos? Wal-Mart? K-Mart? Do they send out flyers?
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Talk about eating lunch, at Costco Cabo San Lucas, overlooking lands end, the view is really quite nice, even for me.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Gonna head to the Ensenada Costco on Saturday to check out the new stuff....it's a ritual.....maybe they will be giving away samples of the
choco-flan |
They were giving out samples of carmel flan today in Chula Vista----yum.
Another well priced item--pistachios---besides, if you go at the right time, you don't even need to buy a hotdog to eat lunch---just graze your way
through.
Diane
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DENNIS
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OK .... We, here in the old country, have to discuss the Mexican made products available to Costco shoppers and WalMart as well They are throughout
the frozen food section and other areas.
I've tried many of these products and I have trouble explaining how wierd they are. They have beautiful labels but the ingredients are casi inedible.
It isn't a matter of cultural differnce, it is a matter of quality difference. Almost a matter of product recognition difference.
The packagers of this trash are looking for max profit from a buying public which knows no better.
These products are in the new stores, not because of familiarity but, because of the business agreements of equdibility. So many U.S.
products----so many Mexican products.
Most of this crap on the shelves never existed before there was a requirment for it which gave birth to the packagers of garbage which they show in
the frozen food cases at Costco.
Don't believe it? Buy some and try it. You'll remember this post.
[Edited on 5-17-2007 by DENNIS]
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Paula
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Hook, I thought that the membership fee should cover the checkered tablecloths!
I'm hatching a plan... I'll let my card expire and you can deliver pine nuts to us here in Loreto on your way south!
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Hook
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If you're serious, I'll be your coyote. I understand COMPLETELY!
Plan right now is Nogales to San Carlos to Topo to La Paz. Then a quick stop at Loreto Bay to pick up a few condos. From there, we could meet on a
street corner in Zaragoza for the contraband exchange..............these are, like, six-finger bags of top quality pine nuts, Paula!
Then it's on to the Nether regions of Abreojos/Asuncion and back up the gullet. Mid to late June.
Talk to me, girl............
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AmoPescar
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I LOVE COSTCO AND TRADER JOE'S!!!!!
I've been shopping at both since the 70's. Both have excellent quality products and prices. Though Costco's prices can sometimes be beat if it's on
sale at the supermarket, or if I can use a coupon for it.
Then with Costco, there sometimes the problem of the quantity of the pack or the size they carry.
I always laugh when I think back about a friend of mine who went shopping at Costco without the wife. He came home with a GALLON of Mustard. She
asked him what he was thinking when he bought it and how would they ever use up that much? To which he replied..."BUT, it was only a $1.95!!."
There's been MANY tiimes over the years that something was obviously a great value, but we passed on it because it was just to much quantity for even
a family to use. After all...how much room do you have in your refrigerator for gallon jars of mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, pickle relish, etc.??
And..how much free shelf space do you have to store 96 rolls of toilet paper???
However...Trader Joes is a great place to shop for smaller quantities and quality products. They have certainly expanded their selection of products
over the years. When I first beagn shopping there in 1972, they were known more for their wine than anything else, and they sold many products which
were closeout items from manufacturers. Today, they will seek out a manufacturer who can make the best possible product and do so at a reasonable
retail price. With the buying power they have today, they can do a good job of accomplising that goal. One such product which comes to mind is Charles
Shaw wines...AKA "TWO BUCK CHUCK." They buy and sell so much of it, that they can sell it for just $1.99 here in California.
It's very good wine at a VERY fair price. Another item would be their XL EGGS. The price is always just .99 cents a dozen. Better than even Costco or
any grocery stores SALE price.
Over the years, I've sung the praises of TJ's to hundreds of family, friends and even strangers. Then a couple of years ago, I was stuck in a long,
slow moving line around Christmas time. Talking with the person in front of and behind me, I commented..."I should have kept my mouth shut all those
years!!"
I NEVER have had a problem with any dairy products going prematurely bad. I regularly drink milk from them that's a week beyond it's expiration date.
I have had some problem with cheeses getting moldy, but that's generally only after a month or so in the refrigerator.
So, if you've never shopped at TJ's, give them a shot. You won't regret it. I may regret it while waiting in line, but I'm not in too much of a hurry
these days anyway!!
Miguelamo  
PS: those GORILLA racks are great! I've got 4 in my storage and have also used them in a commercial setting.
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DENNIS
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Hey Miguel-----
Didn't 2 buck Chuck go to 3 buck Chuck? Or is my buddy ripping me off?
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AmoPescar
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DENNIS
Well...it was still 2 bucks a bottle when I bought 2 Shiraz last week.
Is he delivering it to you in Punta Banda? If so, he must be adding in a delivery charge!
Miguel  
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Love Trader Joe's --- wish one was closer to us now.
But mention of it always makes me smile when I remember the old one on Rosemead Blvd., in the county area of Pasadena California. It became too
crowded, needed a redo, and had terrible parking.
It managed to burn down on New Year's Eve--quite late at night-- right at the time many Rose Parade Floats were blocking the street. Many floats used
that route to reach the starting point for the parade and there was always more traffic caused by the early lookers---The Fire Department had a VERY
difficult time reaching the fire.
From the ashes, more and more Trader Joe's emerged.
Diane
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
It became too crowded, needed a redo, and had terrible parking.
Diane |
I swear, that describes EVERY Trader Joe's i've ever been to.
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You meant 2 cases....right?
| Quote: | Originally posted by AmoPescar
Well...it was still 2 bucks a bottle when I bought 2 Shiraz last week.
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No one (I know) buys Charles Shaw by the bottle.
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Cafe $1.50
My wife loves Costco.A few years ago she had surgery on her foot and was laid up for a few weeks and I had to rent a wheel chair as she was suffering
from Costco withdrawal.
When we travel she always checks to see if a Costo is where we are going. We've visited Costos in Aruba, Vancouver, Hawaii, and all across the US. (
Vancouver- talk about fresh beautiful salmon and a bakery to rival any in the world.)
If it's close to meal time we stop at the Costco Cafe $1.50. Never heard of it?? What's the price of the Costco dogs?? ergo-- CAFe $1.50 and all our
friends think we stoped at some fancy French place and we don't disturb their thoughts.
the CAfe $1.50 in Cabo has ambiance- a nice view- good place to meet locals- and the ice cream sundae is a good way to cool down. We'll be there
tomorrow on our way from the airport.
Costco is a way of life for us.
Norm
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