Kirkland Brand

jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to shame.
Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and it
seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I worship at the altar of Costco.

You cannot go wrong buying anything there, with the Kirkland name or
with any other brands, as the return policy at Costco is so very
generous. If you do not like something, simply take it back for a
refund. Very few exceptions.

That said, I buy the Kirkland brand for a lot of things, both products
and foodstuffs.

Boron

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jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to shame.
Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and it
seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I worship at the altar of Costco.

Me too! We got a Sam's card about a year ago and went there once. Costco
puts Sam's to the toilet. Kirkland's cleaning products are awesome! All
their foodstuffs are wonderful. I so miss Costco! It's cheaper, bigger,
better selection (I think). I hope you enjoy it. I miss it and love it.

kili

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jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to shame.
Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and it
seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I worship at the altar of Costco.

Me too! We got a Sam's card about a year ago and went there once. Costco
puts Sam's to the toilet. Kirkland's cleaning products are awesome! All
their foodstuffs are wonderful. I so miss Costco! It's cheaper, bigger,
better selection (I think). I hope you enjoy it. I miss it and love it.

kili

How do people feel about "Hellmans"? i have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much difference (though i
get a Mexican mayo that is made with lime juice) i am about to put my
shoes on and go out and purchase a bottle of Hellmans Italian Balsamic
vinaigrette.

I noticed it the other day for 3 dollars for a large bottle and
mentioned it to the "elderly relative" who was most desirous of
acquiring a bottle, she has not had it in over 40 years, since moving
from NYC to California.

I can only hope she has not been spoiled by my home made versions of
vinaigrettes (tip o the toque to Julia Child & "Mastering the art of
French cooking"😉 and wont be disappointed at her memories of this product.

While i always make my own salad dressings i like to keep a quantity of
a commercial product around for the "elderly relatives" sake, for when i
am not available to make a salad dressing. Usually Garrards in the
triangular bottle but i am curious about this Hellmans Balsamic
vinaigrette myself.
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JL

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jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to
shame.
Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and
it
seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I worship at the altar of Costco.

Me too! We got a Sam's card about a year ago and went there once. Costco
puts Sam's to the toilet. Kirkland's cleaning products are awesome! All
their foodstuffs are wonderful. I so miss Costco! It's cheaper, bigger,
better selection (I think). I hope you enjoy it. I miss it and love it.

kili

I worship at Costco, too; but sometimes I sneak out and buy different things
at BJ's; things I've not seen Costco carry that I like.
But to choose one over the other, it's Costco; never-look back.

This week I found a product that I'd heard people here talk about --
Barbarcoa - a Mexican pot roast - and they had the other product, I think it
was Carnitas, something like that. It's nice to know about these things
from this group -- that there is a Costco fan club. I like to hear upbeat
things about it and their products.

I've shopped at Sam's, too, but it's been years now. I stopped going there
when they wouldn't let non-members go in and pay the 5% extra, so I wouldn't
know what it's like.

I was speaking to a meat guy who has been at Costco many years and I said
since the membership had grown so much, I thought it would be a good idea if
they would start getting some chicken in that didn't have antibiotics,
hormones, etc. He said that it would be a loooooooooong time before that
would happen that there is not enough demand for it at Costco AND there is
not enough supply left on the market to supply Costco even if they wanted
it. Wouldn't you know, but it wasn't more than a month than in the Costco
magazine they announced their new antibiotic-hormone free chicken. Hey, the
breasts are in individual packs, freezeable friendly!
But when I see this guy moving around the aisles with his sharpened pencil,
I wonder when he sees me if he remembers saying this. Probably not in a
million years!

Dee Dee

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How do people feel about "Hellmans"? I have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much difference (though I
get a Mexican mayo that is made with lime juice) I am about to put my
shoes on and go out and purchase a bottle of Hellmans Italian Balsamic
vinaigrette.
I noticed it the other day for 3 dollars for a large bottle and
mentioned it to the "elderly relative" who was most desirous of
acquiring a bottle, she has not had it in over 40 years, since moving
from NYC to California.

FYI, Hellman's and Best Foods brands are the same. It's Hellmans East
of the Mississippi, and Best Foods West (it even says so on the
bottle). As far as I'm concerned, the best bottled mayo out there.
Occasionally, Hellman's shows up on the West coast and vice versa.

Their dressings are also good, considering it's bottle stuff.

Boron Elgar said:

jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to

shame.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand

and it

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about

Kirkland.

Quoted message said:

I worship at the altar of Costco.

You cannot go wrong buying anything there, with the Kirkland name or
with any other brands, as the return policy at Costco is so very
generous. If you do not like something, simply take it back for a
refund. Very few exceptions.

That said, I buy the Kirkland brand for a lot of things, both

products

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and foodstuffs.

Boron

Consumer Reports and I--independently did a test🙂--the Kirkland Tuna
in a can is better than any other tuna.

COSTCO is also my favorite. They seem to have new items a little ahead
of the curve. They buy in such bulk, I guess. One COSTCO downside,
in case you decide you really like something along the lines of hand
soap--COSTCO will buy one batch but you never get it again. (I loved
that MIO label but it is gone>😉. Not often.

aloha,
Thunder

aloha,
Thunder
smithfarms.com
Farmers of pure Kona Coffee

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How do people feel about "Hellmans"? I have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much difference (though I
get a Mexican mayo that is made with lime juice) I am about to put my
shoes on and go out and purchase a bottle of Hellmans Italian Balsamic
vinaigrette.
I noticed it the other day for 3 dollars for a large bottle and
mentioned it to the "elderly relative" who was most desirous of
acquiring a bottle, she has not had it in over 40 years, since moving
from NYC to California.

FYI, Hellman's and Best Foods brands are the same. It's Hellmans East
of the Mississippi, and Best Foods West (it even says so on the
bottle). As far as I'm concerned, the best bottled mayo out there.
Occasionally, Hellman's shows up on the West coast and vice versa.

Their dressings are also good, considering it's bottle stuff.

Yep, Hellman's and Best Foods are one and the same. Same as Dreyers and
Edie's Ice Cream.

kili

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How do people feel about "Hellmans"? I have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much difference (though I
get a Mexican mayo that is made with lime juice) I am about to put my
shoes on and go out and purchase a bottle of Hellmans Italian Balsamic
vinaigrette.
I noticed it the other day for 3 dollars for a large bottle and
mentioned it to the "elderly relative" who was most desirous of
acquiring a bottle, she has not had it in over 40 years, since moving
from NYC to California.

FYI, Hellman's and Best Foods brands are the same. It's Hellmans East
of the Mississippi, and Best Foods West (it even says so on the
bottle). As far as I'm concerned, the best bottled mayo out there.
Occasionally, Hellman's shows up on the West coast and vice versa.

Their dressings are also good, considering it's bottle stuff.

My jar of Hellmann's says "known as Best Foods® West of the Rockies". It's
the only mayo I'll use other than my own.

Chris in Pearland, TX

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Boron Elgar said:

jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to

shame.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand

and it

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about

Kirkland.

Quoted message said:

I worship at the altar of Costco.

You cannot go wrong buying anything there, with the Kirkland name or
with any other brands, as the return policy at Costco is so very
generous. If you do not like something, simply take it back for a
refund. Very few exceptions.

That said, I buy the Kirkland brand for a lot of things, both

products

Quoted message said:

and foodstuffs.

Boron

Consumer Reports and I--independently did a test🙂--the Kirkland Tuna
in a can is better than any other tuna.

COSTCO is also my favorite. They seem to have new items a little ahead
of the curve. They buy in such bulk, I guess. One COSTCO downside,
in case you decide you really like something along the lines of hand
soap--COSTCO will buy one batch but you never get it again. (I loved
that MIO label but it is gone>😉. Not often.

aloha,
Thunder

One of the soaps that Costco carried in 2003, a a French-Milled soap (triple
milled), I opened, used and loved it right away.
http://tinyurl.com/gls49
I've not seen it since, but for some reason I bought a bundle of it, and I
still have about 12 bars stashed away, still using it everyday.

Then a little later they started same brand, larger bar, stronger scent, but
DH liked it; and he is still using it, too.
To keep the house from smelling like soap, I keep it in one of those grain
buckets with the ever-so-tight lids on it.

Living in Hawaii taught me a big lesson, well. "Nothing lasts forever."
Lucky you live Hawaii,
Dee Dee

Joseph Littleshoes said:

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On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 23:31:28 GMT, jay <[email hidden]> wrote:

>We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to shame.
>Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and it
>seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I worship at the altar of Costco.

Me too! We got a Sam's card about a year ago and went there once. Costco
puts Sam's to the toilet. Kirkland's cleaning products are awesome! All
their foodstuffs are wonderful. I so miss Costco! It's cheaper, bigger,
better selection (I think). I hope you enjoy it. I miss it and love it.

kili

How do people feel about "Hellmans"? i have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much different

You are kidding of course? They are very different in flavor and texture.

jay said:

We got the Costco card today. I loved the store. It puts Sams to shame.
Is the Kirkland Brand good? Sams has their own Members Mark brand and it
seems to be just ok. Thanks for any shared experience about Kirkland.

I echo the others. Kirkland brand is very good. I've been shopping
at Costco since there were no more than 2 or 3 stores, and have
always found their merchandise to be either well-known quality brands,
or their own brand, and that's always good.

Their meat is good--example: Dave Bugg buys the ribs for his BBQ joint
at Costco--and his ribs are very good. (so's all the rest of his 'Q)

--
-denny-
"Do your thoughts call ahead or do they just arrive at your mouth unannounced?"

"It's come as you are, baby."

-over the hedge

kilikini said:

Same as Dreyers and Edie's Ice Cream.

Dryers has a different name elsewhere? I knew nothing good would come
from them selling out.

--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

jay said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

How do people feel about "Hellmans"? i have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much different

You are kidding of course? They are very different in flavor and texture.

He's not kidding and neither am I. Commercial mayo is mayo....
Hellman's is what's on the shelf here. If it's a store brand, it's
probably Hellman's with a different label.
--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

sf said:

jay said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

How do people feel about "Hellmans"? i have had the mayo but generally,
mayo is mayo, from one brand to the next, not much different

You are kidding of course? They are very different in flavor and texture.

He's not kidding and neither am I. Commercial mayo is mayo....
Hellman's is what's on the shelf here. If it's a store brand, it's
probably Hellman's with a different label.

You should do a taste test. Again very different. Commercial recipes
differ as do most others.

"jay" <[email hidden]> wrote

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You should do a taste test. Again very different. Commercial recipes
differ as do most others.

They deny it but I'm convinced that Hellmann's changed
a few years back ... the brand tasted different in the east
compared to the west, now I bet they taste the same.

But no, it's still Hellmann's and no other for me. Bring out
the Hellmann's, and bring out the Best! (laugh)

nancy

Nancy Young wrote on 04 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

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"jay" <[email hidden]> wrote

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You should do a taste test. Again very different. Commercial recipes
differ as do most others.

They deny it but I'm convinced that Hellmann's changed
a few years back ... the brand tasted different in the east
compared to the west, now I bet they taste the same.

But no, it's still Hellmann's and no other for me. Bring out
the Hellmann's, and bring out the Best! (laugh)

nancy

With a wand/stick blender it is easy to make your own mayo....I've seen a
nice recipe posted here before, but memory can't bring forth the poster's
name. I make my own on occassion, but when using commercial I use
hellmann's. I like both the hellmann's and that other product...Miracle
Whip. Both have their place and their use. Potato salad I like
hellmann's...Crab Cakes I like Miracle Whip.

But on turkey sandwhiches I prefer my homemade garlic lime mayo.

@@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format

Garlic Mayonaise

Condiment, Salad Dressing

1 to 2 cups salad oil (I used 1 1/4 cups; canola approx.)
1 large egg
the juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
-----OR-----
the juice and zest of 1 lime (I prefer this)
-----OR-----
4 tbsps red wine vinegar
2 heaping tablespoons of minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
1 heaping tablespoon of a good grainy mustard
1/2 tablespoon of sugar approx (to start you might; like more)
some chives (a sprinkling). mostly for colourfull specks.
salt and pepper to taste

With a wand or stick blender dump everything into a tallish glass or the
container that came with the blender. And start the blender at the bottom
and slowly walk it to to the top a couple of times. It'll start to change
into mayo almost immediately, but several passes are needed to get all
the oil incorporated. Taste and adjust flavour...mix it more if you do.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In a food processor or regular bender:
Put everything in EXCEPT the oil. Start it on high wait a couple seconds
and then very slowly drizzle in the oil. Adjust for taste. If you add
aditional stuff (like more sugar or salt) just run the blender/processor
some more.
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Makes around 2 - 2 1/2 cups. You should let this sit and meld flavours in
the fridge for at least a hour for maxium flavour. Good for several days
possibly a week (never had any last that long...ate it first) in a sealed
air tight container in the fridge. Air tight so the fridge doesn't reek
of garlic.

You might like sunflower oil or another oil. I don't care for the
overtones if EV Olive Oil is used. Use this anywhere you'd use Mayo.

** Exported from Now You're Cooking! v5.74 **

--
-Alan

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Nancy Young wrote on 04 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

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But no, it's still Hellmann's and no other for me. Bring out
the Hellmann's, and bring out the Best! (laugh)

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With a wand/stick blender it is easy to make your own mayo....

Heh, I meant among commercial brands. I will try your recipe
this week. Perhaps for those turkey sandwiches I might make?
Thanks. I'll just ignore that bit about you using the other product,
pretend you didn't say it.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote on 04 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

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"Mr Libido Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Nancy Young wrote on 04 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

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But no, it's still Hellmann's and no other for me. Bring out
the Hellmann's, and bring out the Best! (laugh)

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With a wand/stick blender it is easy to make your own mayo....

Heh, I meant among commercial brands. I will try your recipe
this week. Perhaps for those turkey sandwiches I might make?
Thanks. I'll just ignore that bit about you using the other product,
pretend you didn't say it.

nancy

Very nice on toasted turkey with tomato sanwhiches...(But only if you
like lime). Otherwise go the lemon or wine vinegar route. I think turkey
and lime are excellent together...Isn't it just about tomato time in NJ?
Barely in the ground up here.

--
-Alan

Nancy Young said:

"jay" <[email hidden]> wrote

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You should do a taste test. Again very different. Commercial recipes
differ as do most others.

They deny it but I'm convinced that Hellmann's changed
a few years back ... the brand tasted different in the east
compared to the west, now I bet they taste the same.

But no, it's still Hellmann's and no other for me. Bring out
the Hellmann's, and bring out the Best! (laugh)

nancy

They have you! Advertising works.(: Actually where we live, also lives
the largest Whole Foods on earth..85,000 sq/ft, 2 Central Markets which is
upscale as is Whole Foods. There are MANY commercial Mayonnaise brands
available in these stores, and we have tried a good number of them and
they are very different in flavor as well as texture. You are not alone,
many love Hellmann's.

BTW...sf...(not Nancy) If all one has on the shelf available, is
Hellmann's, then perhaps they do all taste the same.