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Costco Logo T-Shirts are here
Posted by: | April 10, 2026
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| Clothing, Luggage, Handbag, Costco Blog
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(Update: Review below)

Stop everything. This is it.
The Costco Logo t-shirts are here (link to the product page). They are also available in black.

4 years ago (2022), they had Kirkland Signature logo t-shirts for $14.99. I bought two of them and they sold out fast. Now they are $11.99 each. This time, I ordered three, and one for my friend.

They will sell out fast, trust me. Your size will disappear first. And you’ll have to wait another few years for them to come back. I am still waiting for a good looking Costco hoodie.

I would really like a stylish suede or leather jacket with a Costco logo on it. But. that’s unlikely.

If you are a Costco fan like I am, get this shirt and wear it at your Costco shopping. Life is fun that way

Good times.

Update (added April 13). I have received three shirts. They are adorable, and I will wear them on my next Costco shopping trip.

As I stated, Kirkland Signature T-shirts from 4 years ago were $14.99 each. The current shirts are $11.99 each. These shirts are cheaper because they’re made from thinner material. As a side effect, they can be see-through. When I wore them, my nipples were visible. Not a great look for a grown man. So, I’ll either wear something under or over the shirt. With that, I’m happy with my three shirts.

As an alternative, I could wear black shirts. Black shirts look hip and trendy. But that’s not me. I like the white ones better. White shirts look more legit, nerdy, and hardcore. It screams “Costco fan.”

Gourmia XL Oven with Air Fry
Posted by: | December 5, 2025
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I’ve been baking a Thanksgiving turkey every year for almost 20 years. This is what I made this year.

Gourmia XL is available at Costco ($159.99 as of December 5, 2025)

Baby Bok Choy. No deal.
Posted by: | November 13, 2025
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If you’re an avid vegetable consumer and you enjoy subzero temperatures, you may find yourself often perusing inside the massive refrigerator unit that houses mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers, and so on. If you’re also like me and enjoy the occasional veggie stir fry, you may have found these plastic containers of Baby Bok Choy. Here’s the secret, this is NOT a good deal.

At my local Costco, 2 pounds of Baby Bok Choy can range from $8-$10. As a lover of all things Costco, I must confess that you will find MUCH better deals at your local Asian/Chinese grocery stores. Commonly known as “Siu Tong Choy” (Cantonese/Chinese), these bad boys can usually be found for $2-$3 a pound and are usually in much better condition. You’re paying an extra $2-$3 for the plastic box! If you can survive the frigid temperatures of a Costco walk-in fridge, then I have full confidence that you will be fine navigating an Asian grocery store. Just remember to smile, be polite, buy a stainless steel Chinese Chef Knife (“Choy Doh”/Translation: Vegetable Knife), and have confidence.

Like most suggestions, your mileage may vary, but I do believe that this is one vegetable that you can easily skip the next time you visit our favorite warehouse store! Good luck!

Food Review: Kirkland Signature Extra Crispy French Fries, 5 lbs
Posted by: | November 6, 2025
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The First Bite

A crisp shell gives way to a soft, velvety potato texture that makes one toes curl. Whether you like it extra salted or with a kick of spice, these fries can be served as is or with your favorite seasonings!

What Makes It Special

Most frozen fries I’ve tried in the past are still too soggy or lack the seasoning after being frozen for an undisclosed amount of time. These ones are crispy and snack-worthy right outta the bag!

The Downside

Like most Costco items, this is a BIG bag of fries. Unless you’re feeding a family or just me, this bag will take a lot of valuable freezer space. So eat quickly or invest in a deep freezer!

The Verdict

Worth the hype! Since the days of the polish dog and churros, I’ve been a lover of french fries! I’ve tried frozen fries from Safeway, Trader Joe’s, and other big box chains but the Kirkland frozen fries reign supreme. The simplicity of using an air fryer and the reasonable cook time makes this a worthwhile household staple.

Raffle: Win A Gourmia Air Fryer
Posted by: | August 5, 2024
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| Appliances, Raffle
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Video: Cooking with Gourmia air fryer (Fish & Chips – with Chowder)

Win a Gourmia Air Fryer. Enter below. (Thank you Gourmia for making my visitor happy)

My blog is 16 years old, and I never blog for money. If somebody sends me an air fryer, I will say “Thank you” and cook with it. I try to stay neutral when I review. But… did you watch the video? Did it look like I had fun with this air fryer? Doesn’t that make your mouth water?

Gourmia air fryer has a new model. This one has a window and a light, so you can look inside without opening the container. To me, that’s a significant update. The temperature goes up to 450F. The unit is smaller than the older model, but the capacity is 1 Quart bigger than before. With that, the price hasn’t changed – at $49.99. Sometimes this goes on sale for $39.99 (October 2024)

Costco item #6232432, Gourmia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer with Window & Light.
User manual and more information available at Costco website.
Official Gourmia Website – https://www.gourmia.com/ – Check out their kitchen products.

Gourmia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer
Gourmia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer

Raffle: Gourmia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer

I will draw 1 winner on October 1, 2024.

I am not a professional raffle person. I reserve the right to make mistakes. Gourmia will ship the prize directly to you. You will give your address to Gourmia. I will not know who you are and where you live.

Ajinomoto Gyoza, Japanese style dumplings, at Costco
Posted by: | March 21, 2024
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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
Posted by: | January 19, 2024
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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.