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To banana, or not to banana

Posted by: mattcostco | October 2, 2025

Ah, the humble banana. To buy, or not to buy? This yellow delight often sits abandoned in the corner of the warehouse due to our innate fear of them ripening all at once. But, fear not! For Costco bananas serve as my monthly reminder to make banana bread! While the recipes may vary and the age old debate occurs of which nut or dried fruit belongs in the batter, nothing is better than banana bread baked fresh and shared with one’s coworkers or family members…or consumed entirely by oneself.

Here’s my go to Costco banana buying process:

Go to Costco
Buy Bananas (usually ~$3 for a bunch, not organic, what am I…made of money?)
Use banana to accompany my morning yogurts
Get sick of eating yogurt cause I am lactose-intolerant lite
3-4 bananas will ripen quickly and go brown
Make banana bread
Eat banana bread and share with coworkers/family if I’m feeling generous
Repeat

Let me know which banana recipe you enjoy! I usually use the recipe that works with whatever I have in the pantry!

– Matt

Hi there, ilovecostco too!

Posted by: mattcostco | September 25, 2025

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| Costco Blog

Hi fellow Costco connoisseurs!

My name is Matt and I have the extreme privilege to contribute to this wonderful blog to evangelize the gift that keeps on giving – Costco.

From fond childhood food court memories to adult necessity runs, Costco has always been and has continued to be a solid foundation in the everchanging landscape of life. I hope to lend my voice to document deals, meal prep hacks, and other fun finds at my local Costco to continue this ongoing dialogue with you all.

Cheers,
Matt

Question: 3 pieces of dark meat

Posted by: John | September 20, 2025

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I have a question about Popeyes chicken (and other chicken places):

If I order 3 pieces of dark meat, am I supposed to get two thighs and one leg, or two legs and one thigh?

If 100 customers each order 3 pieces of dark meat, do they all get the same combo, or is it just a random mix?

Is there an actual policy, or does the employee just decide?

When I order 3 pieces at Popeyes Chicken, I always ask for two thighs and one leg. But now they have kiosks taking orders, so I couldn’t request two thighs and one leg.

And boom—they gave me two legs and one thigh.

Sorry I was away for so long. I am still here

Posted by: John | August 19, 2025

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I am sorry I’ve been away for so long (9 months). I am still here and well. I was just distracted and busy with life. I’ve been working at the same job for over 12 years now. I am still physically well. Nothing major had happened in the last 9 months. I still enjoy a slow and boring life. And I still believe boring is the best.

I am pushing 60 now (in less than 3 years). Can you believe that? I was in my late 30s when I started this blog. One of these days, I will write the last blog post of my life. You may wonder when I will come back, but I won’t. Holy cow. Imagine that… it freaks me out thinking about it.

Let’s give it a good 20 more years. I wish to enjoy Christmas 20 more times.

I am still here. I will keep in touch. God bless everyone.

Costco Coupons, Member-Only Savings, October 2024

Posted by: John | September 17, 2024

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Valid September 25 – October 20, 2024

Raffle: Win A Gourmia Air Fryer

Posted by: John | August 5, 2024

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| Appliances, Raffle

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.

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.

Costco Coupons, Member-Only Savings, August 2024

Posted by: John | July 25, 2024

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Valid July 31 – August 25, 2024

I shall check out Adidas sneakers.

In the good-old days, all brand-name sneakers sold in Costco were high quality. I used to buy (brand-name) sneakers at Costco and keep them for several years as backup. But lately, Costco sometimes sells low-quality sneakers. They look cheap as if they cut corners manufacturing them. All I want is a pair of sneakers that looks normal (classic). See the picture below. I already don’t like the white stripes on the tongues. The shoes will look much better without them. Hm….

Update: I saw the shoes at Costco. I didn’t like the look at all. But, I bought them anyway. It was a good price. I will use it for indoor running (treadmill). I have another pair of Adidas for outdoor running.