Alaska Summer Costco Shop W/ Me & Grocery Haul | Freeze Drying Apples

[@montananative9786]

Every Costco needs a Gary, he is so friendly !

[@maribeldejesus8355]

Hi to Gary from Puerto Rico 😊

[@stoneshillhomestead2569]

I noticed your fridge still has blue doors. I’m sorry that you have not gotten the correct ones yet. 😢

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Coming soon!!

[@BeverleyPrice-ty7xr]

Join the club, Lauren. Here in Queensland, alcohol is not sold in supermarkets,but are in other Australian States. Bottles hops are next to the supermarkets.

[@CynthiaSheldon-lp9ye]

I don't drink but the Alaskan beer is really cool.

[@joancoffey6566]

Gary is from my area in NY state! Super area. Tfs

[@Kimchiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I don’t know if anyone remembers but back in the 90s we’d always get astronaut ice cream at museums for a souvenir. It was basically freeze dried ice cream and it was so good!!

[@pattygrooms5412]

Gary’s suggestion for freeze dried ice cream sounds interesting. Are you going to try it?

[@kimsloan4194]

I went to my local costco and bought some of the honey ginger citron drink mix and it is soo yummy thanks for the suggestion

[@Smex9496]

strawberries, grapes, bananas are also really good freeze dried. Just a tip for pineapple, increase your dry time, it contains a bit more moisture that I've found needs just a bit of extra time. Grapes need to be cut in half with the skin side down

[@danahenderson3742]

My husband and I don’t drink alcohol either, we grew up with no alcohol. My oldest nephew is a craft brewer. He is part owner of SoPro, Southern Prohibition Brewery. He is apparently very good at it. He is a precious young man. We love him no matter what he brews. lol 😂 (He has cool art on their cans) I wish we had the sodas , like Alaska does, the surprise flavors, gourmet flavors. That’s really cool!

[@lisas03]

Hi from Washington St .. I just join Patreon today .. I don’t comment a lot , just wanted you to know how much I love all your content .. I may have bin watched a bit .. lol .. I was born and raised in Alaska and miss it a lot … 😊🤗

[@southernmissy8044]

Hi! I live in South Carolina! I pay 3,96 for watermelons at Wal Mart! I love your channel so much! God Bless you and your family!

[@HollyHobbie-ll8nq]

Hi Gary, good to know you watch the channel. Best Costco employee ever!

[@christinewilkerson9105]

The older Everett gets the cuter he gets I love how he gets excited at all the little things and miss Luna thank you for coming out and saying hi to us

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

The dark chocolate coconut cups are so delicious. Helps satisfy that need for something sweet

[@marnieenglish9400]

They looked amazing, don't think we will have them in the uk

[@donnabeach1250]

How about freeze drying some meats? Fruit is very high in sugar but any meats you have is great protein source and freeze dried would be delicious!!

[@MsWDWFAN1]

That freeze drying machine is really cool! You could freeze all kinds of fruits. Watermelons and cantaloupes are grown where I live. There are fields everywhere. They sell them on the side of the road. Currently our grocery store has them buy one get one. They're so good! Have a wonderful Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇲🎆🎇

[@vermontvoice13]

Luna is just too precious. Always love seeing her in the videos

[@river8760]

She’s so cute. ❤

[@lisafrancis7534]

hi gary

[@pecintakpop5602]

You should buy the pear and freeze dry them and take to the cabin mam

[@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte]

Good Evening Hamm Family ❤️ The storms are gone and the sun is shining bright 🌞 I don't drink alcohol anymore due to my meds; though I do steal a sip if Mark gets an occasional cocktail... no beer... yuck. I do miss my glass of wine while cooking dinner, and my favorite cocktails, but mocktails are a great substitute 🍹 A grocery/shopping list is a definite must for me, but that doesn't prevent spontaneous purchases 💰 Pears. I'm waiting for my favorites to appear in the grocery store and farm stands/markets: Asian, Bosc and Red Anjou 🍐 Freeze-dried apples are yummy. We have bulk storage of various freeze-dried foods, including fruits... a nice healthy snack. You need to try: pears, bananas, berries, mangos, pineapple, peaches, etc... all the fruits 🍓 Cherries... yum. My favs: Rainier, Queen Anne and Bing 🍒 You're making me crave Strawberries and Cream Cake and Key Lime Pie 🥧 At this time, pineapples go for $2 to $3; watermelons go for $4 to $7 depending on size/type. Farm Stands and Markets are more or less the same 🍉 Hi Gary. See, he thinks you should freeze-dry ice cream too 🍨 Speaking of chili, have you ever made a Chili Omelet? Whenever I make chili there are always leftovers... a must. One thing I'll make are Chili Omelets. Heat the chili and set aside. Make a cheese omelet, cover with chili, add more cheese, green onion or fresh chives, hot sauce, jalapenos and a dollop of sour cream. You can add diced onion and peppers to the omelet if you'd like. Yum 😋 Hi Miss Luna... soakin' up the sun 😺 That salmon looks absolutely delicious... along with cod, it's my favorite fish 🐟 Cutest way to end a video is with Everett, the lil food monster 😊 7 videos down... 1 to go 🎥 Enjoy y'all's evening. Yah's Blessings ❤️

[@shirleywarner8831]

I use the biscuits for donuts too. My grandma would make donuts for us when she made bread, brings back memories.

[@tarras3292]

Thank you Lauren I appreciate you and your family can’t wait to see your Cabin videos ❤❤❤❤

[@maryschmidt6945]

I dehydrated pineapple. Pineapple has an enzyme that will tenderize meat. My mouth started tingling after eating a few pieces. Also, be sure to hydrate after eating a bunch of dried things as it will take moisture from your Gi track and might cause things to slow down in the “evacuation” department.😮

[@jamietipton5743]

I use Naan for mini pizzas. Pick up a jar of pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese whatever toppings. Makes individual pizzas. Boys would love!!!

[@mrsrichter8586]

Lauren, you can take the juice from those canned fruits and freeze dry them to make 'shaved ice' for the boys.

[@cindypalmer2165]

Aldi had pineapples for 1.79 last week here in northeast Georgia! 6.00 for a watermelon and 3.00 for cantaloupe! Love yalls videos! God bless y'all 💛

[@virginialemm864]

Holy crap! $465.23? I had just said to my husband, “I wonder what she paid for all that!” I guess $200.00 for just the two of us is “about right”…uh, still too much. We buy mostly laundry detergent, muffins, cooked chicken pieces, all our paper products, and occasionally fresh meat and packages of sliced roast beef. Actually, I think you were very wise with your choices, and they will carry you a little while with five in your family. Still, I’m sharing your video with my daughter…ask her about price comparisons, as there are five in her family too. Thanks for very informative, yet fun, videos! (BTW, we’ve booked another return trip to Alaska next June. We went in 2006 for our 30th wedding anniversary, and next year will be my husband’s 75th (ugh!) birthday! We love cruising!) Take care! ❤️

[@hopereed2306]

Tell your husband happy birthday! There’s two of us in the household and we managed to only spent about $250 for the month on groceries.

[@christinewilkerson9105]

Hi Gary those raspberry mini cakes are really good and that strawberry cake is real tasty and here in Oregon the fresh fr6uit and veggies are a lot cheaper here than Alaska I do a once a month costco haul its only me and my husband the kids are all grown up and on their own so we are empty nesters

[@katuu4]

I love watching costco haul videos. Back in 2004-2006 i lived Boston MA area, I lived in with a family and I was aupair. I never went with my host mum for costco shopping, she went there at lees few times a month. Now I am regretting 😅. I never got this experience. And I am looking forward your cabin trip 👍🏻 In Finland right now is a watermelon season and you can buy like one pound for 2 dollars and pineapple one pound for 3 dollars.

[@patpurkey8783]

Love watching your channel. You give me some ideas of things to look for when I go to Costco. Buy limited things there since my kids are grown & married & bulk items too much for me. I do live the master cave ham. Make it & cut up & freeze in portions for future dinners. And usually end up buying things for my daughters & granddaughter for their families. I go to BJs also so I'm lucky to have a choice. Hope you enjoyed your time at the cabin.

[@doloresmceachren9871]

Lauren I was watching you pack Groceries into the Van. It was what my husband Graeme said he married me for. And that he knew as I did from the first date we were made for each other as our families were meant to be together. Mom said when they got me they got my whole family. We love each other so much.

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

Lauren!!!!! I got the blanket you liked lol.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Great minds think alike!

[@angelafairman8150]

I am in western Pennsylvania. Watermelons in the summer are always under $5. Sale prices will vary by store. Walmart has them this week for $4.78, but our local grocery store has them on sale for $3.79. Pineapple price at Walmart has been $2.28 for a while, but go on sale every couple months. Our local store has them for $2.98. We have these 2 stores and an Aldi...that's it in my small town. I don't know the prices at Aldi. Since it's summer, my kids are home and I don't have time to go there.

[@suzanneford1571]

I get those big #10 cans and recan them into canning jars

[@charitydurfee2011]

If you want to up your batches in your freeze dryer, apples and other fruit do awesome to stack since they don’t puff up. I put a piece of parchment paper on top of the first layer and stack a second! It does extend your dry time a little, but it’s still MUCH faster than doing a whole second batch. I recommend ice cream sandwiches for a fun treat! Your boys will love them. Even your guacamole will freeze dry awesome. Happy freeze drying!

[@berniceb2636]

Hi Laura, Everette & Luna! I enjoyed watching this shopping Costco video! Everette glasses looks cute! All the food looks delicious! Great video!

[@charlenegrady8781]

What a nice guy Gary is. Always a pleasure to see him when you shop. Great haul today. Have fun at the cabin. ✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@susanpridmore7798]

Pineapple is Alabama is around $2 and watermelon $5....love your shows and your family!!!!

[@michellealder5051]

Hi Lauren, Great Vlog, hope you's had a Good Time at the Cabin 🥰🥰 🇬🇧

[@DJ-vf5gu]

If you and your family are pumpkin fans be sure to try the Pumpkin Cheesecake when it comes out in the fall at Costco stores.It's amazing!

[@maryschmidt6945]

Watermelon on sale July fourth for $3.99 usually 6.99 for seedless. Pineapple sometimes $1.78, usually $2-3, depending on which store.

[@katieg.6831]

I love how you talk to people at Costco every time!!You are such a sweetheart!! Can't wait for cabin vlogs, somehow it's so relaxing to watch!i'm feeling a little bit down these days and you and couple KZbin moms make me feel better every time i watch you!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kate_700]

Gary is the best! ❤ and Gary is totally right about the cinnamon apples at Costco. They’re so good!

[@luciep09]

Hope you enjoy another great trip to the cabin 😊

[@lifewithrosie03]

In Portugal, our national pineapple is 4 something a kilo usually and watermelon is currently 1,39€ a kilo but it really depends where you buy it.

[@karenleemallonee684]

Freezedried apples, yum! I was wondering, have you noticed an increase in your electric bill since you started using the freezedrier?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It costs us around $3 if we run it for 24 hours. We use it a bunch when we are in town it but not everyday.

[@karenleemallonee684]

@@ThisAlaskaLife Thanks so much for taking the time to answer! Happy 4th Of July!!! ❤️🤍💙

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

Everett’s little appearance at the end was cute 😍

[@hopereed2306]

You’ve mentioned you pick some food items at other grocery stores. Would you consider showing what you pick up there for the week. ❤ I wrote the post before finishing the video 😅 thanks for sharing! Watermelon is 4.67 and pineapple is 2.07 where I live in Utah.

[@annahoover5296]

Hi Lauren hope you are well , today i celibrate turning 68 yrs old.

[@bargainbudgeter3689]

Right now, here in Georgia, we can get pineapples as low as 99¢ and watermelon as low as $2.99....

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Wow! So low!

[@pamelasanders5657]

Love how the boys jump in to help carry all the goodies in. Do you store your food at the camp a certain way to make sure critters don’t get tempted?

[@nouraomara1862]

Gary is so friendly god bless him ♡

[@reneeferrell51]

Sunny central coast of California here. Many of your things are the same price. Add a dollar or two on your end for the canned and premade goods. Watermelons are the same, our pineapples are around $2. Much of the dairy you show is actually cheaper on your end such as the noose yogurt. It’s funny because two hours east of us are some major dairies. And guess what! Our Costco food court is outside!

[@annieireland623]

I live in Maine and we are still waiting for summer also! We have had a few sunny days but mostly it’s been very rainy! 😢

[@julietteivano7384]

Pineapple 🍍 🍍 🍍 🍍 🍍 🍍 🍍 in Melbourne in Australia 🌏 cost $2.50

[@brilliantbutblue]

Woolies has a half for $2.95 a whole $5.90 Coles $4.90 you scored a bargain 👍

[@jennifergivens7150]

Great content. Thanks for showing us how life is there versus here! It’s super interesting to learn about! Have a great day!

[@tinawarren275]

Love the Costco vlogs. So fun to see how similar all Costco’s are, and the differences. Thank you!

[@cheap_Mom04]

I'm in New Brunswick Canada and pineapples are 5.59 @ Costco but are 4.47 at Walmart. $8.18 for watermelon @Walmart, our Costco only had the mini watermelon @ $6.89

[@dianagoetz6419]

Northeast Ohio. Pineapples are anywhere from 1.99 to $2.19 and watermelons are usually $6.99 most places.

[@stimmy86]

What a small world. I live in the NY Finger Lakes also. It is a beautiful area Gary!!

[@TraciHoman]

The muffin mixes make great pancakes too!

[@Remoo597]

I love shopping a lot. I hope to go to America one day😊

[@enhunter82]

The funfetti cookies at Costco are amazing. I want to try that strawberry bar cake now.

[@pjohnson6644]

Hello friend I lov your shopping vids and luna is so adorbs 😸😻

[@ameliasr3404]

Wow, the prices of your watermelon! Holy Smokes!

[@juleeharrison1955]

I never know what freezes good and what don’t(besides meat). I’m always scared it’s gonna ruin things like bread etc. But I need to try it more and see. I’d also like to know what you put on your gyros. 😊

[@zefcha4670]

went grocey shopping this morning (6-302023 friday) and your bread prices are the same here in detroit.

[@kelliepineda9822]

I use the blue all but the white all is sent free I believe n I buy 2 boxes of vigar at time n2 bottles in each. I use for canning cooking ect

[@kirstenperez4265]

I'm from Washington, and depending on where you're buying watermelon, it's anywhere from 5.99 to 10. Walmart was 5.99, and 10 was as fredmeyer. Pineapple was 2.79. We were in a smaller coastal community here, and our local store is too much to shop at regularly. So it's a 30-mile one-way to a Walmart or to Costco.

[@pathardin7580]

When camping we use the muffin mix to make pancakes.

[@pattygrooms5412]

Have you given up on the white refrigerator doors?

[@teresastuart4383]

We have those blankets! They are amazing!!!

[@sharoncoon5439]

Gary is so cute!

[@teenapearce1699]

Should have got those pear on sale and freeze dry them too. And all those fruit .

[@evangelisttamarmichelle3512]

Gotta Love Gary

[@soniaibarra1926]

Great Grocery Haul!!👍🏻👍🏻 Happy Friday and have a Great Weekend Lauren and Family. 🙏❤🦋🌻

[@audrahcoleman0224]

I am definitely a list shopper as far as groceries go anyway

[@teresastuart4383]

I love how we all act surprised that its cold when we walk in the cold freezer section😂😂

[@ericamcwright9632]

I send my husband or kids in nope 🤣! if I go in it's a hives breakout that's what happens when you're allergic to the cold.

[@kelliepineda9822]

freeze dri the blueberries n can use in oatmeal or muffins or just to snack ar.cabin or home

[@bettyruth9142]

Glad you are enjoying your freeze drier !! Yummy fruit snacks !! Always love your Costco shopping !! ❤️❤️😀😀😀😀

[@enhunter82]

I got the sun hat from Costco that you tried on, it’s great. I love it.

[@melissalease5476]

Freeze dried pineapple sounds yummy

[@anottens30]

So you need to get the cherries and freeze dry them my nephew loves them and he is Avery picky eater

[@annajo1963]

Hi I’m from Virginia and watermelon the last one I got on sale 2.99 seedless. I really don’t eat pineapple.😊

[@sigihood3932]

Hi 3.99 for watermelon trater joes today at Walmart 1.98 a pound Cherrys I could not believed there so good and big ❤️♥️🧸in calif.

[@mullins809]

Luna is so cute ❤

[@ginac9008]

Hi Lauren our prices in Queensland Australia Costco were very similar for a long time, but now Alaska is so much cheaper now. Watermelon when in season for my area is about $2.00 each due to them being grown locally. Our season for watermelon is our summer around Christmas time. Your freeze dryer is an excellent idea I would love one of my own but at nearly $9000 for a large here is way out of the price range. I make do with my dehydrator for my herbs etc. I finally made the Jimmy Dean sausage recipe you gave me and it was delicious so thank you it is a family favourite now.

[@margaretneven9753]

Laura I’m in Illinois our watermelon on sale 2.99 and regular 7.99 and pineapple 2.99

[@carolynk.9856]

I hope you had or will have better weather for this trip to the cabin! Just wondering about your fridge doors? I thought the white panels came in?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I’m playing catch up, update coming very soon!

[@trudyedwards5825]

Hello...I'm Trudy from North Carolina and our pineapples are $1.59...an watermelon like those are $3.49...Bananas were $.99 per pound..love watching all your videos.. Have fun at the cabin be safe...❤

[@lucymast-sb1wz]

In Germany we have pineapple and watermelons on sale a lot atm. But I think pineapple under 2€ a piece and watermelons mostly unter 2€ /kg or under 2€ a piece as well

[@margaretturner3251]

Hello nice video of shopping at Costco and Fred Myers had a nice trip and fun time had a blessed weekend.Tell Luna hi ❤😊🙏🙏🎇🎇🎇

[@traceyclark1429]

A watermelon is around £3.50 & a pineapple is around £1/£1.50 here in the UK have you tried bananas in the freeze dryer xxxx

[@madcitywendy]

Hi Gary (from a fellow native New Yorker!)

[@lesliemccall9142]

I'm in bell county ky and pineapples are under 3.00 and watermelons are under 8.00 I think haven't had a melon yet

[@bonnieclawson2102]

Tell Gary that a viewer grew up in Naples,NY. part of the Finger Lakes. 😂

[@Paul-bw6eo]

Wow ,beautiful salmon the guys caught!That would cost a fortune down here.Nice surprise at the end! He’s so like my middle grandson,he’s so great.🇨🇦

[@tudormiller887]

Great video. Is Costco similar to Aldi ? Watching in the UK..❤