KOSHER + Gluten Free COSTCO HAUL | How to tell it's KOSHER | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

It is time for my first Costco Haul! This is a Kosher and Gluten Free Costco Haul. Watch this video to see not only what I buy at Costco, but also which products are kosher and gluten free at Costco. I take you to the store where you will shop with me and I will talk about what is kosher and gluten free, then I go home and go through each product that I purchase. While I am doing that, I will show you a variety of hechshers (the symbol that shows that it is a kosher product) and talk about them as well as certain variations in the symbols. Thank you so much for watching my kosher and gluten free costco haul!
Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three wonderful children together. We also happen to be Orthodox Jews and we homeschool our kids. This video is a sneak peek into our daily lives :) You can see how this particular Jewish homeschool mom sets up her days, rolls with the punches, and gets it all done. Thanks for watching!
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[@jaroffireflies]

The long awaited Costco haul is here! What’s your favorite thing to get from Costco? I’ll go first 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Has to be the salsa and the turkey deli meat. The salsa is just so good and the turkey is such a great price compared to a regular grocery store ❤️

[@MandiPlaysBeatSaber]

There are no costcos in my area so I have never been or even seen one with my own eyes lol

[@jaroffireflies]

@@MandiPlaysBeatSaber oh wow! Do you wish you had one nearby or are you ok with not having such huge stores in your area?

[@MandiPlaysBeatSaber]

@@jaroffireflies I am okay without one. I live alone so I don't need to buy in bulk! We do have Sams Club which is like Costco I believe but I am not a member.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@MandiPlaysBeatSaber oh yes! We have Sam’s club by us too, but I don’t usually go there. Just a curbside pick up if I do.

[@elysemurray9776]

Being only gluten-free I absolutely HATE when companies change their packaging. It makes grocery trips so much longer. 🙃

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes!!! And in this case the gluten free packaging is almost identical to the gluten version! It was super frustrating for sure.

[@Celeste69able1]

@@jaroffireflies just curious. Why do you eat gluten free

[@bconsilio3764]

@@Celeste69able1 her son has celiac. Companies change packaging to try to get noticed and purchased by more customers.

[@sandeeberaz-robison4541]

The fig bar company didn't change the packaging. They specifically package the gluten free bars differently than the gluten containing bars. The gluten free bars are specifically marked is specifically marked gluten free and their boxes are only half fruit color and the other half a cream color while the gluteny bar boxes are completely the fruit color. That stands when its the small boxes and this goes for the bar wrappers too.. I can see where it's confusing on the Costco box. I have grabbed them multiple times, but always search for the gf label then get disappointed. Costco doesn't ever carry the gf bars, sadly.

[@bconsilio3764]

@@sandeeberaz-robison4541 I can see how someone would think the packaging changed, if a company makes non-gf and gf versions of the same product and you did not know that especially when a store only carries one version of the product! How confusing.

[@culinarygurly987]

as a cook who loves all food, I love love love learning about Kosher cooking and even though I am not Jewish I adore seeing the food that both you and your husband prepare. all sounds and looks so yummy

[@jaroffireflies]

💜💜💜

[@debra333]

Hi, Chana! Thank you for your patient walk-thru of the Costco items. I found it to be so interesting, and your sweet, didactic style is right on the money. You're such a great teacher!! 🫂

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much Debra!

[@chayastaub-krell6601]

I agree!

[@steph1986]

Yes! That was they other thing I meant to say in my comment, you're great at explaining/ teaching things- calm, patient and informative :)

[@samoura970]

Omg i just got back home from the doctor and I was a bit down until I remembered that today is the day you upload a video and all of a sudden my day got better ♥️♥️☺️

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh yayyyy! I hope you are ok 💜

[@carolinedowdeswell4897]

I love the way you interact with your children its so nurturing and caring, also their little voices trying to say long words is the cutest thing 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💖

[@margierodgers688]

I learned from my brother(chef) that if you make guacamole dip when you finish making it if you put the seed back in the mix it will keep the dip from turning color. Was a nice thing to learn.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the tip!

[@margierodgers688]

@@jaroffireflies your welcome.

[@mwainman]

What a fun look into another part of your life! I love grocery hauls because I always see new products I’d like to buy! 🤣. You mentioned popcorn - that’s one of our favorite snacks too. I found an air popper at goodwill a few years ago for $5, and it has been the best purchase ever. Girl, you need an air popper! 😉. You can season the popcorn any way you want and it’s so easy! Our favorite way to season is refined coconut oil (no coconut flavor) with salt and pepper. It’s so good!! Thanks for sharing your life with us! 💐

[@jaroffireflies]

I do need an air popper! It’s what I had growing up and it always made perfect popcorn!!!

[@missadel20]

I feel that eating kosher is extremely important in my personal observance! I love it that you added a small introduction to the kosher heckscher. Not only can this help anybody out there that is just coming into their observance, but showing it in a video like this is really a lesson on how easy it is to eat kosher!!! My family did not eat kosher when I was little, only occasionally on a high holy days my aunt would make kosher foods,and I thought when I was young that it was really hard to keep kosher! You did great at showing people it is not hard to keep kosher! Not at all

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words!

[@missadel20]

@@jaroffireflies ❤️❤️✡️❤️❤️

[@feliciafisher3748]

I really like how involved your kids are in checking for kosher and gluten free. I dislike shopping and have no restrictions. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Felicia!

[@m.harris2429]

Hi Chana: I just found your vlog. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us.

[@jaroffireflies]

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! Thank you!

[@laurairving8285]

I’m the mom of a T1 Diabetic daughter as well! She was diagnosed at five years old, and is 24 now. You are the absolute BEST mom for her to have.. you serve good quality, carefully selected food, and are very on top of the important things in life. Blessings to you and your wonderful family!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Laura 😊 I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words!

[@gwendalu7325]

I just love the way you allow us into your excursions my friend!

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s my pleasure 😊💜

[@roseyc.5846]

Hi Chana: I really enjoyed watching your Costco shopping trip and what you bought. If I were a young wife and mom right now, I know I'd be shopping there, too. You're amazing, taking the kids along, and, I love how they help out with looking for both kosher and gluten free products. Thanks for another delightful video! Stay safe and well until we see you again. 🤗 Rosemarie 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Rosemarie! I’m so glad you enjoyed! My kids absolutely love to go to Costco :) I don’t even know why but it’s such a fun outing for them :)

[@chayastaub-krell6601]

@@jaroffireflies When my older granddaughter was little, starting when she was about 2 or 3, she was the "Kosher Police" in our family lol! She checked every item before it went in the shopping cart for a heksher. It was really cute when she'd yell out in the middle of the store, "But, Bubbe, it's not kosher!" Most of the customers around us had no idea what she was talking about.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@chayastaub-krell6601 oh that is too funny! My kids ask if somethings kosher but they don’t police the food… yet lol

[@BriyerRose]

Thank you for going out of your comfort zone and vlog this! As always your videos bring a smile to my face and I look forward to them.

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome and thank you 😊

[@amystubby]

His kippa is so cute, Chana!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@marjoriequirke893]

We don't have Costco here but it doesn't stop me from loving these videos☺ Well done Chana for filming in public, you would never know that this was your first time, I make more mistakes doing my online shopping then you did with 3 kids and filming 👏👏🥰😘

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Marjorie!

[@lindseymarcum7147]

Loved your first haul video! I have no idea why but grocery haul videos are some of my favorites to watch lol! And that was super informative about all the different Kosher labeling symbols!

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad you enjoyed! I was really nervous about this whole video but it was quite fun!

[@chicken8049]

I keep hearing your son's dexcom and it's making me check my pump! It's happened twice in this video already 🤣

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol it happens here all the time lol

[@joannellet351]

Great haul Hannah! Fun to watch!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching!

[@dawnbaker9274]

Thank you for teaching us about your culture. I find learning about a culture different from me fascinating.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome Dawn!

[@karenharper2266]

You really have to read labels. It's so hard to find gluten free, dairy free, and also kosher. You get kudos from me, Channa. I am celiac, and family members are diabetic. I can relate.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh ya. Labels are everything when we shop for packaged food.

[@dianeackerman2223]

TY Chana, When and if u get a chance,cud u please post your olive dip u mentioned..sounds delish

[@jaroffireflies]

I will! It’s extremely easy and so delicious!

[@cathy2142]

The symbol info was fun to learn❤

[@Bk.yt93]

Thanks for explaining the little labels. I’m new to you’re channel so I’m learning so much ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Welcome to my channel! I’m so happy you’re here!

[@lisahawes5329]

Hi Chane, another great vlog. I have never shopped at Costco, I live in the UK and to my knowledge, it’s not a regular supermarket that people visit, something to do with the card you need to shop there. I work in a supermarket and I will now keep my eye out for the kosher marks that you showed, it’s very interesting. Occasionally I have been asked about Kosher products and have not been educated enough to answer. You have helped me to educate myself on products that we sell. Thank you once again 🙏🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so happy to hear this was helpful! Tracy L commented on here with some information about kasher products and hechsher in England if you’d like a little more information:)

[@sallyhostetter2820]

I liked your Costco haul video. See you next video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mariacawdron2488]

Wow and I thought shopping was hard!! Love seeing the difference between American food and British food xx

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s definitely very different! I have been grocery shopping in Europe and it was very different than USA shopping for sure :)

[@franbowers7032]

Hi your video made me laugh as a mother of 5 sons who are all grown now. Going shopping was a lot of yes and no as my sons just wanted snacks , chocolate bars and no fruit or vegetables . Hope you and your family are well x

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh yes my kids are the same! All snacks all day! For meals they ask for snack plates 😂

[@cameronburris-greene409]

The quality of your videos is always so nice! I never knew the iPhone had such a great camera and microphone. Have an amazing day!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! Ya, its why I haven't purchased a "real" camera lol this one is doing just fine :)

[@plazas1242]

Learning something today how to look for the kosher sign I’m grateful to know. Thank you.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome!

[@jojoply]

I think we distracted you on your shopping trip. I don’t have a membership but since my illness with Covid I have become home bound not able to drive etc. on 4 liters of oxygen so…I have a sweet friend who blesses me with a monthly Costco haul of sorts. Usually chicken nuggets, salad kits, a sweet and anything else I think of. Such a blessing.

[@jaroffireflies]

I was for sure distracted with filming, kids, and labels lol But it was still a super fun experience:) That’s so nice of your friend to shop for you! What a great friend :)

[@frumamohrer9863]

Joy Plyer, wishing you a complete and quick recovery

[@jackienaiditch7965]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with what sounds like long-haul Covid. I have a similar illness (ME/CFS), and have also had to deal with being home bound and unable to drive. I've learned not to push myself and to get plenty of rest. Otherwise, symptoms can get worse. I wish you improved health.

[@barbseverino1278]

Enjoyed your grocery haul. Have a great weekend. Your children are adorable.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Barb! Hope you are having an awesome day!

[@NicSullivan15]

I've been saving your video for a quiet peaceful time to watch it. My husband is bathing the kids ready for bed (I'm in the UK so it's just before 7pm) and now is that time. This may sound weird, though not Jewish I do specifically buy Kosher foods and vitamins a lot because I have a severe shellfish allergy and don't always trust that food hasn't been contaminated. Yeah I know I'm strange xxx

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh then kosher is so helpful for you! Kosher products with fish are generally labeled as such :) since we cannot mix meat and fish

[@NicSullivan15]

I can eat other fish that isn't shellfish but tend not to eat it especially in restaurants where it could've been fried with shellfish but I do like fish so may souce that Kosher as well, thanks xxx

[@jaroffireflies]

@@NicSullivan15 I totally get it. 💖

[@sweetness2282]

Enjoyed watching your Costco haul and your beautiful children helping mommy out! 😍 So adorable! Thank you for taking us along. Loved it!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@arleneg1271]

Ok so your uncle was Orville Redenbacher.LOL....I have a friend from Indiana whose grandfather attended college with Mr R. Believe it or not, we do not have a Costco membership. I always love learning more about your faith and between Kosher, diabetes and celiac you do have your work cut out for you! Shopping with all three of my children was always stressful as anything they saw, they wanted. As a result, my sweet husband would watch them so I could go to the store alone. And he wondered why it took me three hours to get groceries without the children. :) I loved shopping all by myself. As for gifts at Costco, my aunt gets us some delicious cookies from Costco at Christmas that we love.

[@jaroffireflies]

Not Orville redenbacher :) But fun story, as a kid I was convinced that was him for a long time lol they looked similar! Ah to shop alone! I would also take 3 hours :)

[@Hello-mv3xs]

There’s nothing I love more than a grocery shopping haul/vlog! I love seeing what’s on offer in another country - which products differ and which are the same. I hope you are doing well, Chana. Hello from Ireland!

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Helen! I’m so very glad you enjoyed:) Thank you so much for watching!

[@themaddiemads]

I loved watching this video! I am now 26, but I still love meeting up with my mom at Costco and shopping around with her when she needs groceries or I need prescriptions. I was going to go with her earlier this week, but couldn't make it in the end, but this made me feel like I got to tag along with y'all, which I very much appreciate. As someone with food sensitivities and allergies, and family members who can't have gluten or dairy...it's definitely a bit of a process checking food over, and very frustrating when you buy something and then realize you can't have it once you get it all the way home. I was going to ask about the various hechshers on labels, and if there are some that are more reliable than others, it seems from your explanation that there are, but definitely correct me if I'm wrong 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

I love that you shop at Costco with your mom! That’s so fun! Yes, there are definitely some hechshers that are more reliable than others.

[@meaganpucksuzy]

Loving the chaotic kids in this video, they're making me smile. Thanks for filming in public for us ☺️

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re welcome :) we had fun :)

[@austinclark7301]

Very interesting I going to have to get some fig bars and those other snacks your making me hungry I am learning a lot about your faith and how you live every day Joann St. Louis

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol enjoy your snacks!

[@lisafraney4987]

Love this video. Grocery shopping is somewhat stressful lol I eat just like you organic kosher and gluten free. I appreciate this video. Super awesome. Thank you again!

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! Grocery shopping is always a little stressful for me too because I am trying to keep an eye on my kids while checking labels and thinking about what I need.

[@MB-nk9mc]

Thanks for posting this! I'm asking my hunny for a Costco membership for the holidays but wasn't sure if it'd be worth it as we're a gluten free house. Glad to know there are options at Costco!

[@jaroffireflies]

There are a LOT of gluten free options and much more affordable than a regular grocery store :) You’ll love it!!!

[@alennegrabowski5506]

I love the Canyon Bakehouse brand for all of their gluten free bread & bagels, they're awesome!!

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s our favorite bread brand!

[@suzycrmchz]

I'm non Jewish so all of your videos are a great education! I always wondered what that O U was! Thank you for sharing your life adventures! You bring joy to my soul.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad this was educational for you! Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@enjaesusanspracklinostberg7939]

This was so great! I am a Reform woman working for an elderly Orthodox couple. I am learning so much from them! I am also loving your channel & learning so much from you as well!

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much!

[@laurag5583]

I too find Costco “too peopley” (a phrase I am adopting) and intimidating from time to time, and I’m not even trying to film! Fun and informative vlog.I am sooo glad I found your channel! (How is Bella’s training going? Is she back home yet?)

[@jaroffireflies]

I only go on weekdays right when they open and it’s really not so bad :) You’ll never see me there in day a Sunday afternoon though lol Bella was just away for the weekend. She’s been home with us since then and doing fantastic! At the current moment she’s back at the trainer to work on her behavior around other dogs and a couple new service training things. It’s so exciting!

[@sharondreisbach4445]

Two tips on awesome popcorn popping. My dad used to make popcorn most evenings as a snack and it was always perfect. He had a favorite pan that always lived on the back of the stove.(that's not the tip) it was a saucepan...medium largish. But his method works with pretty much any sized pan, you just need to be able to slide it back and forth on the burner to agitate it. First you cover the bottom of the pan with cooking oil...veg, canola, whatever. Depth of oil needs to be a little less than the height of the kernels. Place 3 kernels of corn in the oil, cover with lid. Burner should be at medium high...may take you a little fiddling to find the sweet spot. Agitate the pan while heating, wait until you hear all 3 kernels pop the add enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pan in a single layer. Agitate by sliding pan or shaking it while waiting for corn to pop. The other tip is also part of the key to great popcorn but this was done by my mom. She would buy the big bag of generic popcorn and store it in quart canning jars. Before closing the lid she would sprinkle a VERY small amount of water in the jar. When I do it I use less than a teaspoon. After putting the lid on shake well to distribute the moisture. Continue to flip or shake the jars periodically while in storage. That small amt of moisture gets absorbed into the corn and when popped makes for a bigger fluffier kernal. Orville Redenbachers secret! Good luck!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for the tips!!! I’ll have to try these :)

[@kdonor]

We really like ours popped in coconut oil and with Italian herbs (dried) and a little butter and salt, cheese for those who can eat it (it gives me migraines).

[@jaroffireflies]

@@kdonor oh the Italian herbs sounds wonderful

[@meghankelly799]

I love the salted caramels!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

They are soooo yum :) I hide them in my study lol

[@jennieginsberg7015]

Getting toward the end of this video I’ve noticed that there hasn’t been a lot of comment on gluten-free labels of the food finds. A lot of strictly gluten free eaters, particularly those with celiac, need to rely on products that have gluten free labels to ensure the foods don’t have some degree of gluten through cross-contact - the labels tell us how foods have been tested for gluten or processed. Like with the pistachos. Nuts can commonly be processed on equipment that processes gluten, so we can’t know for certain that items are gluten free if we don’t have a label. Gluten free kosher nuts can actually be quite difficult to find. There is a kosher nut vendor in Miami, I believe ‘Yossef” that packages certified GF nuts and I never have a problem with them. :) In FL we find most of our K/GF foods at either our local kosher stores (nuts, rice noodles, lunch meats, spices - I love Pereg, crackers) and most of the rest we get from Walmart. Most of Walmart’s canned veggies and sauces are both labeled K & GF, and they have GF bread, bagels in the freezer, and pastas. Thanks for making this video and sharing with us, Chana! Shabbat Shalom!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the info. My son has celiac so foods I purchased that “may contain gluten” (on the label) are foods that he has never reacted to or that have affected his blood tests so we trust them,

[@articufixrubin3106]

You are such an amazing Mother and so brave to take them to Costco (they behaved beautifully such a Kiddush HaShem). I was wondering if your son has to cut sugar from his diet or if that was controlled with his pump?

[@jaroffireflies]

He eats completely normally :) we do not cut sugar. He actually gets more sugar to help with low blood sugars :)

[@kathleenmacellis7253]

Oh , I love those cozy pillows ! They will be adorable on your sofa !

[@jaroffireflies]

I love them! I’ll post them on my Instagram later or tomorrow 💖

[@patriciagreene5842]

I’m sorry I’m behind on your videos, I’m so happy with your honesty!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Patricia!

[@jf93345]

I love balsamic vinegar over cottage cheese with crackers. Could you explain the grape juice kosher reasoning, please? I am struggling to figure out the differences between the tangerines and grape juice.

[@jaroffireflies]

Grape juice wan an ingredient in the oranges. It’s possible if the only ingredient was oranges and water that they would have been kosher. Grape juice always has to have a hechsher with no exception because back in the day it was used in idol worship.

[@gailresko8315]

Thanks for explaining about the grape juice. Miss going to Costco and Sam's club it's only me at home now so don't need to make a big haul anymore!!! Enjoyed seeing alm the goodies you got including the comfy pillows!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@gailresko8315 you’re so welcome! And thank you 😊

[@jf93345]

@@jaroffireflies, thank you for the explanation of why grape juice is different!

[@Mariegilbert12345]

Honest question: what happens if you accidentally eat something not kosher?

[@jaroffireflies]

Not much :) When we have sincere regret and we promise to do our best not to do it again, it’s as though we haven’t done it at all :)

[@Fran-tl6bx]

Have you ever tried 🐗 boars head meats from the deli at most high end grocery stores? I’m 90% lacto ovo but every so often I like a turkey sandwich. So glad to see you spend the money on REAL MAPLE 🍁 SYRUP. The other stuff is not real , it’s simple syrup with maple flavoring. The kind you bought is way better for you. Just a hack I use when my adult kids are here, even when they are not, we pour a bit of syrup into a Pyrex measuring cup and microwave for about 15 seconds, it makes the syrup thinner and goes farther that way. It’s just the two of us now, but in 2 months it wall be all of us for 7 days, I start counting on oct. 20th. They are grown men and my Daughter IN LAW. The men will always be my babies. My oldest hates it when I say to him, baby boy could you get….. thanks baby. And when they leave to go home, the tears 😭 and it’s not just me. Enjoy your kids while they are little, they grow too fast, one day it’s pull ups, the next day it’s borrowing your car. Oh and they day thy get married, I got warned not to 😭 cry, I said ok I can’t promise but I’ll try. My younger son is married he’s 39, the oldest is not he will be 42 on Valentine’s Day. Time flies, I’m telling you. We were lucky, we had great kids, ( clearing throat) lol without a lot of discipline all they need was the “Italian mother look”, most of the time that worked for me. I also threatened them when they were teens that I was going to send them to their Dads for a week… lol we have been married45 years , after they caught on, it became a joke. So many of their friends had divorced parents. My oldest said How does that work when you are married, I told him I don’t know but when I figure it out he would be the first to know. I don’t know if Hebrew National hotdogs are Kosher , my youngest used to call them God dogs. I could not figure it out, then one day I saw a commercial for Hebrew National 🌭 dogs, the only hotdogs blessed by God. Ohhhhh , the 💡 lightbulb went off, we were at Costco and they sell them at the food court. I’m now lacto ovo but like I said maybe once a year a turkey sandwich using boars head sliced deli turkey and during the summer when we bbq they wanted those hotdogs. I’m only lacto ovo because I don’t have a gall bladder and if I eat too much meat my stomach hurts. I think I told you, we used to live on the edge of the Amish country in Pennsylvania. I made friends with a lady that had a fabric shop in her basement, her husband is a carpenter, he remodeled our kitchen, we are known as “ the English “ to them, lol I’m Italian it took a bit of explanation. We became good friends, when we left Pennsylvania, she brought over 2 jars of canned 🐻 bear meat. She had a pantry the size of a bedroom, I’m not kidding. We lived in a very rural area, it was not unusual to see wild animals all over. She called when me a lot when we made it back to California ( yes they have smart phones and drive) they are new order. She asked me if we ate the bear 🐻 meat, I said I planned on using it for stir fry when our moving van got here. My husband and younger son are the brave ones, I was not lying, they tried it… not their cup of tea. She told me the bear was right behind our house her son shot it with bow and arrow. I knew I saw a bear but thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, 🦌 deer, pheasant, 🦃 turkeys, 🦊 foxes.I miss the rural Pennsylvania we lived there 25 years. Oh one more thing two of her daughters are midwifes, in the Amish sector you don’t have to be a nurse, you study under a woman who has been practicing midwifery fir at least 5 years. I’m an ER nurse, I wanted to go with her daughter not to help but to see a woman give birth no drugs, no oxygen, no oxytocin, just prayers and screaming. Amish don’t have insurance, if a woman , or anyone else has to go to a hospital or doctor they have a “church bank” the funds come out of that. It was like stepping back in time. Ok now I’m done.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@Fran-tl6bx boars head is not kosher as far as I know. The Hebrew national hotdogs have one of those unreliable hechshers I mentioned so we won’t eat them :)

[@lynnpayne9519]

I get boars head saurkraut and I bet that is kosher. That is so yummy in a sandwich or in a soup. I can't get enough.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@lynnpayne9519 that probably is! I’ll check next time I see it. I love good sauerkraut!

[@larissafaller3193]

Terrific video of the Costco haul. When I shop at Costco (infrequently admittedly) the cost is usually higher than I expect, but I also figure that it is wholesale, larger sizes, and if I'm aware while shopping in regular stores, I actually have a better deal at Costco. I do sometimes wish they would sort food areas into Kosher, gluten, low sodium, etc., within each section. Product packaging does change and mistakes can happen. An example of sectioning would be the bread section. One area for gluten free. This way, you have a variety to choose from.

[@jaroffireflies]

Ya I also wish things were more clearly labeled (especially the wine!) but it’s still worth it to read labels for the prices I can get there :)

[@larissafaller3193]

@@jaroffireflies I agree 100% on checking labels. This is something I learned the hard way. I try to have a healthier lifestyle. Meaning, limiting artificial flavors and colors. I also, although I personally am not Jewish, do try to buy kosher products as I have a better product. There is more to a kosher product than just a prayer said, it involves how things are raised and prepared, what can and cannot be within a product, etc. I learned this from good friends who are Orthadox. I also know from experience when traveling, to maintain a kosher meal plan as I would have a far less chance of being ill overseas. Believe it or not, this is an open secret of frequent travelers 😀. Thank you again for the video. Many blessings to you and your family...and may you continue to have such nice fall weather, lol!

[@user-vu3iz3qz9o]

🤣🤣🤣🤣behind the scens was so funnnyyyy

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol so very glad you enjoyed! 💜

[@jaysea9104]

Chana I love your videos but it makes me terribly sad to see that you don’t wear a mask :(

[@Hello-mv3xs]

I found it so strange to see people indoors without masks! That is absolutely not allowed yet where I am.

[@jaysea9104]

@@Hello-mv3xs it’s allowed where i am but i wear one because it’s my job to do my part to save lives yk :/

[@effiemills5251]

I’m really impressed to see that you do such varied shopping. It’s easy to start making very repetitive choices when you are family with several dietary restrictions.

[@jaroffireflies]

I could do a second Costco haul next month and we would have some things the same, but a lot of different items :) I try to mix it up. Food ruts are awful to me lol

[@marybee4734]

THANKS FOR SHARING AND THE WALK THRU I KNOW WHAT LOOK FOR I DO GLUTEN FREE I REALLY ENJOYED THIS HAUL YOU DID🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

[@jaroffireflies]

My pleasure Mary!

[@sherrypaulette2129]

Seeing your smile always brightens my day. I don't have a Cosco near me, but do have a Sam's. Love your explanation of your religion, and of the symbols on the packages.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! I like Sam’s too but let our membership lapse because they just don’t have as much that we like as Costco does

[@jennelle.v]

I love watching grocery hauls. Thank you for sharing!!

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ellenhomeister7374]

I used to mess up popcorn so I got a hot air popcorn maker. I purchased mini silicone bear molds from candy making section at Michael’s. I intended to make black elderberry kosher gummies. Looking for source of kosher gelatin next. Great video! Very informative

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! We had an air popper growing up, perfect popcorn every time! I may need to get one :)

[@annasewell8686]

The sea salt caramels looked lush! Thank you for showing us around 😍

[@jaroffireflies]

They are amazing. I highly recommend :) I treat myself to a few each day and hide them in my study lol

[@wendymiller1494]

So glad you did this video totally LOVE watching other people’s hauls

[@jaroffireflies]

Yayyy! So glad you enjoyed!

[@sbw-fe2hq]

Liked learning about the kosher symbols, thank you, great video

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome! And thank you!

[@stacyq8983]

Thank you Chana for bringing us along, I almost cried when I seen you grab the Kedem grape juice because they discontinued that here at my Costco LV, NV also Kosher meats are scarce too

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh nooo! I hope you’re able to get what you need 💜

[@kimbailey5129]

Hi to you all I really enjoyed this vlog seeing how you shop and looking for the kosher and gluten signs it was interesting what you have to look for xx

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@jaysondavis7064]

We love Costco. It is about an hour drive for us to ours so we always do a huge haul. Ten years ago when my daughter got married, we did her entire reception meal for 200 people from there. My husband grilled and smoked the meat choices and I did all the rest.She had a huge buffet. We also did the rehearsal dinner with the meat (barbecue) from there. It saved us so much money from what the caterer’s quote. I love your little one trying to pop into the video. So funny! I love how you are teaching your children to check labels. Life lessons-and safety for your son too! I am impressed with your “loading the trunk” skills. I am not that good at it. This video made me realize how badly I need to go to Costco for a huge stock-up haul. 😀 Blessings, Shawn

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh I’m like Tetris when I load a car or pack a box :) I worked in a warehouse for a while and I totally rocked Organization there lol

[@jaysondavis7064]

My son and daughter have that skill. I do not.

[@BlazedKitten86]

Wonderful video! You are my newest favorite channel to watch 😊 I'm half Jewish and you have intrigued me to explore more of my Jewish roots. Keep up the wonderful work! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions:)

[@itaobyrneokeeffe7908]

Great video lovely to see different food other people buy.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@carriebowden8076]

Very interesting will be paying more attention to labels from now on.

[@jaroffireflies]

Awesome!

[@deborahcarter3453]

Great video. The most we have ever spent at Sam's, which is where our memberships is, was 350ish. But there are only two of us here cause my kids are grown. Also with Covid we don't even go every month. Having kids makes the big box stores a great buy. I really enjoyed listening to your kids help out with the shopping. I do still miss having little ones around. But my grown up kids are great. You are do much fun to watch.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh ya with kids it saves us so much money on food. Where they get me is in the middle with the “stuff” which is why I generally don’t even go to those areas. So glad you enjoyed especially the part with my kids :) thank you for your kind words 💖

[@norali6439]

Please make more videos. You have a wonderful energy and I get happy when you post a new video 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

I am :) Don’t worry!

[@christinekennelly6001]

I love the furry and soft pillows. I do the same thing after I buy something furry and soft. I just woke up to get ready for work and the food you bought....looked oh so yummy. Have a great day!

[@jaroffireflies]

Furry dog pillows make all the difference!!! Thank you! Hope you are having a great day too!!!

[@sierraaronson5611]

First, thank you for sharing this with a nation of strangers! :) I have a few questions, and I'm hoping that even a year later you're still reviewing comments from past videos. 1. Could you do a video on the different kosher markings and what each means? I am new to all of this (I'll explain at the end), and I'm having trouble finding the meanings of the markings. I've found several websites that post the images, but there is no explanation as to how they work with kosher meals and planning. 2. I have type one diabetes and am recently diagnosed with my fourth autoimmune disorder, celiac. So, seeing this video was a huge benefit! Seeing all the gluten free options for people trying to follow a kosher way of life is very heartwarming. Here's the question, do you have a challah recipe that is gluten free? 3. Would you be willing to do a video for either of my questions? A little about me: I am a Christian mother of two girls and, like you, we homeschool! I have type one diabetes (since I was 18), Hashimoto's syndrome, vitiligo, and most recently - celiac disease. I also have an allergy to gluten - though it isn't severe (thank goodness, no need to carry an epi pen!). Though I am not looking to convert to Judaism, I am looking to improve many aspects as to how closely myself and my family follow the Bible - both the old and new testaments. That said, modesty has played a huge role in how I dress. Also, I am slowly changing what we buy from the store so I can keep my family fed and happy. Thank you again for your willingness to be open with everyone about your faith and what you do to follow it, I cannot express how helpful this has been!

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello! I have posted my gluten free challah recipe here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoG4q5qDh5l9qrc As for your other question, while I sometimes show the symbols in videos and talk about them, I wouldn’t be able to do a video since many are location specific. But you can search online and see images of many of them :)

[@jennilynn24]

Great first Costco haul! I found your channel about a month ago and have really enjoyed your videos. You have a such warm and welcoming spirit. I leave feeling encouraged and inspired in my own motherhood journey. ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Jennifer! Your comment totally made my day! 💖

[@EnotI419]

Love this!! ❤️. Your kiddo’s are such a joy!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I totally agree about my kids 😊 But I’m also terribly biased 😁

[@MediocreComedian]

Good morning Chana 🌞 What a fun video. Thank you for a Costco haul! I live alone and don’t have a need to buy in bulk (and no room) but it was super fun to see a shopping trip with well behaved children! Have a blessed week until a new video 🙏

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! “See” you Monday!

[@roselusk7980]

This is neat to watch! I work in the food manufacturing industry and we work with the OU for the US market and COR for Canada and it's just interesting to watch from a consumers perspective

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun! I bet that is neat to see the other side :)

[@roselusk7980]

@@jaroffireflies Definitely! I maintain our certification so work with our rabbi directly a lot, which was interesting as that was my first exposure to Judaism. We started off with one only one line kosher and now only one line isn't kosher. The demand goes up every year. If a customer can offer their product as kosher, they want to!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@roselusk7980 that is so cool! Thanks for sharing a little of the flip side with us! I love hearing that!

[@gothgirlatheart3545]

Greetings from Dallas Texas!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh heeey neighbor!

[@deawallach3404]

Without seeing you make popcorn, I'm not sure how you can go wrong except by burning it.. get an air popper and no oil is involved.. you put it in the machine, it heats it up and makes it go pop.. flings it into a bowl (hopefully, mine flings it all over the kitchen!!) and you put whatever you want on it.. currently my fave is spicy cinnamon sugar but you can sprinkle just about anything on popcorn. Another favourite is to warm up a fruity olive oil and put in Italian seasoning or taco mix. Let it sit for a few minutes for the spices to bloom and drizzle over the popcorn.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much for the tips! I definitely want an air popper, that's what we had growing up.

[@lissajedi]

Thank you for explaining the symbols on packages. I'm not Jewish, but I work at a grocery store and wondered what some of them were. Now I'm checking packages as I stock my department (frozen dept) and am surprised at all the kosher items I'm finding. Very interesting video

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad I was able to explain that for you :)

[@christinat4689]

Your smile is so contagious

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊

[@karenhill1739]

Loved the haul today, I have gotten a few ideas for buying when I go next time. I really loved the pillows, I have the black and white print in my sons/spare room and leopard print in my room. You're right they are so soft and cosy. Have a good weekend.

[@jaroffireflies]

We have the same pillows! What fun!!!

[@MsFunnybags]

Pinto beans are good too. You can make refried beans or use the dried beans for soup. I make it in my instant pot. Pintos, salt, pepper, garlic, broth, corn, diced tomatoes, you can add canned chilies and meat if you want (beef, chicken, turkey). My first husband is Mexican. Pintos are really versatile.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I’ll look for pinto beans next time I’m at the store!

[@tettivestberg2989]

You did a good job 👍👍👍 and your children was really well behaved in the store ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@Goadenhomestead]

So blessed to have kosher wine in your store. I can't find it in mine so I go elsewhere or order it online. Thank you for showing all the yummy kosher things in the store.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! Have you asked about kosher wine? I can never find it but if I can find a wine department employee they always point it out for me :) It’s not labeled by Costco, just on the bottle so you have to go looking for it

[@user-vu3iz3qz9o]

Wowits so hard to find kosherfood there!!!!!!! Well dun for you!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :) Ya we don’t have any all kosher grocery stores here. We have to go searching

[@olgatellomorrow5898]

Thank you for your great ideas from Costco!

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome!

[@lauracorsi3309]

My Costco trips have all been about that much lately. I blame inflation as it corresponds to about the right time frame for when my trips started going up. I really enjoyed this video and tutorial on shopping kosher. Thanks so much Chana!.

[@jaroffireflies]

I didn’t think about inflation till today. That totally makes sense though.

[@chrissaharmon2612]

Those Veggie Straws are DANGEROUS!! So good, I can inhale a bag of those faster than a bag of regular potato chips haha! Thank you for sharing your Costco tips!

[@jaroffireflies]

Right? Lol we just opened the veggie straws today and they have just stayed on the counter 😂

[@georgiairving9262]

I’m not Jewish but I’m so looking for the Hechsher during my next shopping trip. Another wonderful video from you Chana. X

[@jaroffireflies]

Happy hechsher hunting! So fun!

[@Judy122550]

thank you for the lesson on kosher with the different symbols.When I go for groceries I will look to see what I buy . Our nearest Costco is 2.5 hours away . It would not pay us to shop there even if it was closer as it is just my husband & I .We at one time went a Sam's club ,but so much in bulk so we do not go any more. When Mom had 6 of us years ago these places would be great for a big family ! Thanks again teacher & have a lovely Autumn day !

[@jaroffireflies]

Have fun searching for symbols! Such fun! Ya, Costco doesn’t make a lot of sense for just two people :)

[@margaretpare8206]

You are so warm and welcoming. I feel as I'm talking with my friend! So I feel comfortable asking a really dumb Catholic question. What makes something kosher?

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! It’s a very long question to answer in a comment, but here is an article that answers: oukosher.org/the-kosher-primer/

[@eileenhildreth8355]

With so few Jews living in nz I have never seen kosher products on supermarket shelves, though we have many products labeled halal for the growing Muslim community. Several members of our whanau (extended family) are dairy free with some also gluten free so shopping and cooking for family get together can be a challenge

[@jaroffireflies]

A lot of my cooking is dairy free and gluten free, it took some getting used to but with substitutions it’s not so bad :)

[@mrsduncanmahogany8258]

I really enjoyed this video! I love seeing what others buy for their families. Also gives me good ideas for meals, snacks, etc 😊 Dianna

[@jaroffireflies]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching!

[@juliabartlam2083]

I found this video very cool because, I have been wanting to learn more about Kosher foods and now, I know what to look for. Thank you!

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so happy this was helpful for you!

[@juliabartlam2083]

@@jaroffireflies I started watching because I am a newly Chrismated Eastern Orthodox and our Priest says we are the closest Christian church to Judiasm so I am trying to incorporate as much dietarily(if that's a word,lol!). I just love your channel XX

[@jaroffireflies]

@@juliabartlam2083 very cool! Thank you for your kind words :) I’m so glad you’re here!

[@jessicahill5125]

i'm not Jewish but i learn alot from you. i even checked the food i have for Kosher mark and only one item is Kosher. thanks for teaching me something new today. HI FROM O'HI'O....

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun! Thanks for watching!

[@jessicahill5125]

@@jaroffireflies thank you for taking the time to respond to me , it makes my day when youtubers do that

[@jaroffireflies]

@@jessicahill5125 💜 You are so welcome! I really enjoy chatting with people here

[@tomkim3277]

I just love all your videos. even the sad one. blessings to you! Kim

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Kim 💜

[@TW-cp3et]

Hi! I just discovered your channel! I'm a recently diagnosed celiac gluten free eater do this is super helpful!!