tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post1322359771420785539..comments2024-01-03T08:21:41.587-05:00Comments on Gourmet Girl Cooks: Saturday's Costco Finds, Etc.Gourmet Girl Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-53637970492677489342014-04-06T10:23:32.071-04:002014-04-06T10:23:32.071-04:00P.S. -- Meant to tell you not to get discouraged i...P.S. -- Meant to tell you not to get discouraged if your husband doesn't want to go in it 100% with you. You will find, if you plan your meals carefully, you both can easily eat "most of the same stuff". For instance, if I made spaghetti, I would make the meat sauce as usual and then boil a small portion of regular noodles for his sauce and make my own zucchini or yellow squash noodles and lightly sauté them for my sauce. If you make a meat and veggie that you both can eat, you can "supplement his plate" with a baked potato or some other side dish that you don't eat. I do remember feeling like it was hard in the beginning, but as time as gone by I just take it in stride. Believe it or not, my husband eats almost everything I do (especially at dinner)...he just eats the other stuff, too (like his lunches at work, his breakfast, etc.). He actually likes almost everything I make...he just refuses to give up the rest of the stuff! It will get easier and maybe your husband will become a natural convert -- mine continues to be a rebel! ;-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-56023186260177935652014-04-06T10:18:35.682-04:002014-04-06T10:18:35.682-04:00Hi Bobbie,
Thank you for the information about li...Hi Bobbie,<br /><br />Thank you for the information about limes! I've spoken with numerous people that were having difficulty finding them, just like I was and it is good to finally know why. WOW that's quite a jump in price! Now, while I do really like limes, I don't love them THAT much! The bag (3-pound) I got of them yesterday cost $8.98 which is more than I've ever paid for them before (at least twice as much). I just checked my bag and while they are "packed in CA" it says they are "product of Mexico". Guess I need to use them wisely! Thanks for letting me know that -- I had not heard or read any news about it. ;-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-39464069336941505782014-04-06T09:16:37.332-04:002014-04-06T09:16:37.332-04:00FYI about limes...saw on the news that almost all ...FYI about limes...saw on the news that almost all our limes come from Mexico and they have been hit with a disease that has limited the supply this year. The news said a case of limes usually costs $18 but now costs $126 a case. Yikes...heck of a jump in price. Enjoy your blog and am "trying" to go wheat-free, but like you husband will not be joining me in that endeavor, so it complicates meal planning.Bobbie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052038274050011149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-64090890853229836342014-04-05T22:54:45.482-04:002014-04-05T22:54:45.482-04:00Hi CyberSis! Glad you are at least getting some su...Hi CyberSis! Glad you are at least getting some sunshine. The birds were singing all day long here -- really loud. It even sounds like spring here now! The only thing is spring here brings high pollen counts so you can't really spend an extended period of time outside unless you don't mind sneezing and itchy eyes. Will keep my fingers crossed that the warm weather is headed your way! Have a good weekend and great week, too! :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-67321068576980311832014-04-05T22:51:56.078-04:002014-04-05T22:51:56.078-04:00Thanks, Neha! I know some folks that don't hav...Thanks, Neha! I know some folks that don't have memberships either but they are lucky enough to know someone that does so they can "piggyback" and enjoy some of the deals through their friends or family. Glad you enjoy seeing what they have. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-36184338572639756342014-04-05T22:50:32.092-04:002014-04-05T22:50:32.092-04:00Hi Peg,
I haven't opened my bags from Costco ...Hi Peg,<br /><br />I haven't opened my bags from Costco yet since I have a 5-pound bag already open right now. It looks the same to me and doesn't look visibly different. I'm thinking it is probably the same thing since the almond flour they sell is finer ground than other brands that are "almond flour/meal". As far as my health scare in February -- I feel good and think I'm okay -- I feel completely back to my old self! Thanks for asking. When I get to opening the almond flour I will post if it seems different than the regular. I think just the packaging is different though, but I will definitely look to see. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-51037673781062672172014-04-05T20:50:53.134-04:002014-04-05T20:50:53.134-04:00Hi GGC
The almond flour is a *find* alright! I di...Hi GGC<br /><br />The almond flour is a *find* alright! I didn't see that particular packaging on the Honeyville web site. Must be special for Costco. I like the idea of smaller bags, too, and I *love* free shipping!<br /><br />I always look at this cheese every time we go to Costco but haven't tried it yet. Looks yummy. We're going tomorrow so I'll be sure to get some.<br /><br />It's still on the chilly side here but at least the sun has been out for the past two days. :-) Have a great week!CyberSishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785005260630246224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-60349502885311111252014-04-05T20:23:31.998-04:002014-04-05T20:23:31.998-04:00I don't have a membership myself, but I love r...I don't have a membership myself, but I love reading and seeing pictures of your costco finds! :) NehaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-49989084432172124872014-04-05T18:50:25.905-04:002014-04-05T18:50:25.905-04:00Hi GG, just curious about the SuperFine Grind Almo...Hi GG, just curious about the SuperFine Grind Almond Flour. Is it much finer than the regular Honeyville Almond Flour? Does it make a difference when baking, etc? You've got my curiosity up!<br /><br />Hope you've completely recovered from your health scare a couple months ago.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />PegPegnoreply@blogger.com