Ajinomoto Gyoza, Japanese style dumplings, at Costco

Available at Costco locations in the Pacific NW.

Ajinomoto Gyozas are available at select Costco locations. Cooking is simple. The instruction may seem tricky with the “flip” at the end. But watch the video. It’s simple. Of course, you don’t have to flip. Oh, you don’t know flip? then watch this short video below. I don’t get paid for this video. I don’t blog for money.

Gourmia FoodStation – Smokeless Grill

Gourmia FoodStation (GGA2180) is available at Costco and everywhere else.

The FoodStation is a Smokeless grill, griddle, and air fryer – that you can also bake, roast, and dehydrate. What intrigued me the most was the Smoke Extractor. It’s supposed to extract smoke. So, I can cook indoors and there will be no smoke. So, I grilled some meat on the kitchen table, multiple times. I think the Smoke Extractor works, or I will not cook on the kitchen table multiple times. The first 40 seconds of the video should be definitive. The first 40 seconds may be all you need to watch.

Everything else about FoodStation is predictable (in a good way). With its unique design, I can cook all kinds of food. If your living situation doesn’t allow a full-size kitchen, FoodStation is a must. Perhaps there are other products like this available. But Costco only sells Gourmia products so… here it is. 🙂

Small electronic kitchen appliances are tricky to review because some people are mechanically challenged. Some people are naturally bad at cooking. For those reasons, I hesitate to say things like “It’s easy to use.” or “Cook. until it’s done.” I stood neutral and cooked some food, using FoodStation. I recorded my experience for you to see.

*Wash the unit before the first use.

An Introduction to Shopping With Dave!

Hey Folks!

Let me start by saying a big, “Thank You!” to John for letting me take up some real estate on this great blog!

My name is David Somerville and I would like to introduce you to my Costco fan site called “Shopping With Dave”!

I fell in love with Costco when they opened up a warehouse in Baton Rouge, Louisiana back in 2014. I was cooking for a pack of teenagers at the time and those Kirkland frozen pizzas were a life saver!

I started the Shopping With Dave website when I realized that people had a LOT of questions about the products at Costco and answers were hard to find. People wanted to know things like:

  • How long does it take to heat up the water in the inflatable hot tub?
  • How many calories are in the ready to bake Chicken Alfredo meal?
  • How do you freeze the stuffed peppers?

I have had a blast researching the products Costco sells and figuring out fun recipes for things like their canned roast beef. I try to write useful posts that document my recipes and reviews and share them with the Costco community.

Our teenagers have turned into adults and recently flown the coop. We miss having them in our house and at our table. It also means that we now approach shopping at Costco quite differently as shopping for two is quite the change!

If you are interested in reading some reviews, want some recipe inspiration or have guidance to share on how to shop at Costco for two then please swing by Shopping With Dave and say hello!

Heck, if you are ever in Baton Rouge then let me know and I can buy you a hot dog!

Costco Coupons, Member-Only Savings, January 2024

Valid December 27, 2023 – January 21, 2024

Scotch-Brite sponges (24 pack) – $4 off

I’ve always thought that these sponges were on sale way too often. Then I had a waking moment. They are not on sale too often, but I hold on to the dirty sponges for too long. I was poor all my life. I am still trying to adjust to my new lifestyle with bigger paychecks. The last time these sponges were on sale was August 2023. So, I should replace these sponges at least once a week (not once a month, hahaha.). I wonder if people with sharp eyes can tell that I grew up poor. I wonder how many of these telling signs I still possess – which I don’t mind. I am what I am. I was poor all my life and I am proud of it. Money comes and money goes. 🙂