Costco Shop W/ Me & Grocery Haul | Alaska Prices $$$

Time to see what's new at Costco in January 2023! Shop w/ me and do a grocery haul at our Alaska Costco.
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[@paulkoontz6095]

What a calming voice you have. Like watching your videos. Im retired so watching you is how I travel to Alaska. Have a good day!

[@seasonfairy85]

Agree,sometimes on my most stressful days winding down with this Alaska life is just so relaxing I love their family and enjoy watching the videos!

[@peggydierks6988]

Very calming

[@lbacaterpillar]

I feel guilty that I was thinking yesterday that a couple of youtube vloggers have harsh voices. I do so enjoy her nice voice!

[@janmurphy9347]

She’s also very articulate. You can tell she’s pretty smart!

[@nannypat6520]

I actually play her videos repeatedly to sleep to. Ear piece in my ear and zzzzz. Zzzzzzzz. But only videos I’ve seen few times so I don’t miss anything.

[@stellaangelidou9034]

1/2 of a large cucumber - unpeeled 1 1/2 cups plain full fat Greek yogurt 2 large garlic cloves - finely minced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Some dry mint Cut the cucumber finely and drain the water Add the yoghurt and mix in all the other ingredients Always eat chilled Lots of love from Cyprus - a small green island in the meditteranean!

[@jenstewark8087]

This is the recipe i use except i use dill instead of mint

[@mschilepepper10]

Thanks for sharing I’ll be trying your recipe

[@happyrapture1370]

Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@aprilelliott4547]

@@jenstewark8087 I do the same . Prefer dill over mint

[@allegra1236]

Ps. I think cast iron, a nonstick for eggs and stainless steel are a good combo.

[@pennykafai4645]

I think the price of fresh produce in Costco it way above supermarket and individual grocery store price points. I never ever give my husbands hard earned ££s for Costco overpriced fruit and vegetables. You could take your lunch in Costco with the amount of free samples 😂

[@carolynyoung1585]

So I love watching your videos. Usually when I watch the grocery hauls I'm thinking wow everything is so expensive. But for the first time I can honestly say that wow those eggs were really cheap. This is January of 2023.

[@melissag171]

Good morning Lauren. I’m so glad that you didn’t get hurt in the ice. Thank you for taking us along. Have a wonderful day!!😁❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Me too!! I caught myself. I hate slipping on ice, but the blueberries went for a ride!

[@bigchungusog]

Get Al-clad stainless! They are amazing - just need to know how to cook with them and they can't be beat. Plus, using all stainless and cast iron means no cancerous non-stick materials!

[@sarahann4007]

Agree, HexClad or Al-Clad. My Dad saw my pans and hated that he kept going through cheap pans. He asked for recommendations and after I kept saying “just spend the money” he bought an Al-Clad pan and loves it.

[@janetdwyer1867]

Hi love watching you shop.

[@daniellenear9443]

My husband bought Health Craft cookware in 1989 when he bought his house we still use them to this day. The best set ever!! They still look great. They are so easy to clean too.

[@MariaSoares-yd2hf]

Glad to see your kicking the soda. I stop in 2006 and don’t miss it.

[@michellebrooks424]

Hi Lauren I was born and raised up there in Alaska and moved to Jacksonville Florida a year and a half ago the difference in what Costco and Walmart and other stores have here compared to there is so different I am use to what the Alaska stores have LoL love your videos

[@johnverville3205]

The pans I use are All Clad. I have had them already for 20 years and they look like new still. These are the type of pans that you can pass on to the next generation down the road!

[@MrTopcat3333]

All Clad are my "forever" cookware. It's pricey, but will last. I started out with the basics....saucepan, 12" skillet, etc. and added over time and had sufficient money to complete my set. Best decision I ever made. However, I passed on stockpots and dutch ovens.

[@suzsnide03]

Cast Iron!! Switched from the typical pots and pans to cast iron and haven’t been happier. TIP: when thawing bread. Wrap it in a kitchen hand towel while it’s thawing. The edges will be soft.

[@leslierussell9317]

Would love to see more of our Alaskan kitchen videos!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have been hiding our cooking videos in other longer videos but I think it is time for a This Alaska Kitchen video too!

[@debbiedebc]

All clad & cast iron. If taken care of, they will last forever. IMO, never put them in the dishwasher. Luv your videos - thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

Yay….you saved the blueberries 👍. My husband put a box of blueberries on our roof of our car one time while getting ready to load up our groceries and forgot them and we drove home before we noticed and they were in the same place & just fine 😳 😂😂

[@karolrust2300]

Excellent recovery of the blueberries!!👋 Love to watch your Costco hauls and see all of the different products!! 🤩

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks so much! 😊 it was a little nerve wracking. Have a wonderful day

[@cherylgreen7299]

good morning from pa awesome video

[@Erin-unsalted]

Cast iron is the best way to go! Lodge had great essentials for cooking.

[@Alexandrovna22]

Highly recommend All-Clad for pans. They are expensive but they LAST. My in-laws have had their 10pc set for over 20 years and they’ve lasted beautifully. Totally worth the price! We got the same set gifted to us for our wedding!

[@sarahann4007]

Yeah HexClad is basically the new generation of Al-Clad, cast iron and stainless still all in one…they re awesome to cook with!

[@sherrysmith4405]

Good morning from Montana I like watching your channel hope everyone is staying safe and warm

[@johnmichelleschlicher3787]

I have the ninja premium pots and pans. I have had them for a year now. I love them! I do not put them in the dishwasher. They practically just rinse off clean. My husband loves them as well.

[@okoriesgirl6391]

Congratulations on the no diet coke for a few days. In 2018 I tapered myself off of it and I'm here to tell you it's doable for sure. After the 1st year I'd think I'd want some only to take a sip of my sons' to think it disgusting now. Lol. Truly almost 5 years and I drink want and love it. Glad you saved the blueberries!!! Too expensive to run over.

[@tallielady]

1 cucumber 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 4 gloves of garlic. we love garlic here. 1 tablespoon of fresh dill. 2 mint leaves. pepper and salt. add half a lemon. 2 tablespoons of olive oil. grate the cucumber and drain it with a little salt over it. toss together the rest of the ingredients. if the cucumber has lost most of its moisture after half an hour. Trow it with the rest. I usually make it a day early. Then it tastes better. enjoy it. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@river8760]

My kitchen shears are 27 years old and work perfectly 😉 For pots and pans I highly recommend Lagostina.

[@vickimarlene4905]

Best pans are circulon. They’re great. Have been using them for years. I bought the whole set from Costco years ago and still using them. Totally non stick. Highly recommend. ❤ from Australia.

[@shannonvilandre8409]

I need to get myself a Costco card 🤣 Luna the bag inspector 🐈😸😺

[@pjk1714]

I don't use nonstick. I use higher end henkle, kitchen aid stainless, American standard from Amazon and a pandareno skillets. I've not purchased replacement pan's in over 20 years.

[@jennyspence6870]

I find stainless steel I've had mine fir 30 years and still look new and I do a lot of cooking, love your videos 💓

[@livingatwhittsend685]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to lose scissors 😆 . I have stainless steel pots & pans. I love them. My pots are about 10 years old & still look new. 😊

[@marywilliamson1260]

Hiya Lauren..very impressive food stash! I thin you definitely have enough there for dinner tonight and the next night and the next!~

[@sandycrabtree4795]

I'm glad you're looking over the vegetables and fruit better

[@tabithae9763]

We use The Rock pots and pans and we love them! No sticking and super easy to clean afterwards 🙂

[@teresastuart4383]

You are so down to earth. And so relatable.

[@ccct]

Hi Lauren! When I watch your Costco haul videos, I am so blown away by all the big price increases. I used to work at a children's daycare as a cook and I remember the two milks together being only $5 and change, and now they're over $8! Everything has increased at least by 50% in the last couple of years. I wonder where the limit is??

[@froggy0165]

Ofph 14.99 for the cinnamon loaves. Ours used to be 7.99/3 I haven't seen lately what it's been raised to. We are a house of 2 adults, I would buy it and leave 1 out for us, put one in the freezer and take 1 to my brother....I'm going to scour the freezer today to see if I still have one, sounds delish today lol

[@angelaforcier378]

Love shopping the freezer and pantry at home before a grocery trip , great haul 😀

[@lynsmith2698]

Hahaha I thought 459.00 finally after two months we are going to town to stock up on grocery’s. I hope I can find them pineapple and bacon sausages, they sound delish. ❄️🇨🇦❄️

[@rheabm]

LOVED all of your vlogs! 😘😊❤ thank you!

[@marykoufalis7666]

Gyro is pronounced yee-ro. The word means 'round' in Greeek. It is to represent the motion of how the spit rotates around while the meat is cooking.

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

Great Blueberry Save. The crumble cookie gift card packaging is way to cute.

[@soniaibarra1926]

Good morning Lauren. 🙂🙂,Great Grocery Haul. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marybethhart2561]

I have faberware millennium stainless and love them. The trick is to heat the pans up very well before using them. I also have 1 cheap nonstick skillet and a set of 3 cast irons. I've had all of my stuff for 10+ years and those stainless are still like brand new!

[@loridones9752]

Luna is so funny!!! She's so happy your back home!!!🥰

[@rossneedham3621]

I just love you and your family. You are the sweetest family. Your boys are so well rounded, respectful and polite.

[@stephvern]

The Ninja pots and pans are great. I bought the set in December, no complaints. No sticking, clean up is quick, and I can throw them in the oven.

[@tonjaprice9]

Awesome job saving the blueberries!!

[@pjk1714]

Glad you are getting off sodas. My friend lost a football scholarship to Notre Dame from kidney failure drinking a case a week. Completely destroyed his future educational options. When Pepsi cleans greasy diesel loading bay with the stuff, it's obvious what it could do to our insides. I've not popped a can in over 30 years. Those pecans are a sweet treat and I add a few raisins.

[@suecollins9618]

Can u provide the prep/ recipe for your banana spinach, please? You mention it so often, it makes my mouth water. Really enjoy yr channel.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes! Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJS6lWNpeL-rd8U

[@leannesaunby4078]

Really enjoyed seeing all the things you have that we don't have here in the UK. Glad you didn't hurt yourself on the ice, and that you saved the blueberries

[@bettyharvath5217]

Watching from Delaware, love the drives around town.

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Good morning Lauren from a chilly 39* in Tennessee. The freezer system looks so organized, a freezer can get messy fast . Enjoyed Costco shopping with you as always ! Blessings to you all! Loved seeing Luna and glad her new litter box is working out well !!

[@nadiadenning2035]

I’m from Tennessee to! Sumner co area

[@joycehartman996]

Love the Costco haul. I just got my own membership. I always buy the children memberships for Xmas but now I have mine😊 thank you for all the good ideas.

[@debbiec4224]

I bought a t- fal pan frying pan from my Costco last year and I love it. Doesn’t stick at all. I also have the pioneer woman frying pans. I also love all the doing products each Costco sells. Hope you have a wonderful week! 😊

[@Kathyrawhide]

Lol cut back on the game venison, bear, moose if you want to feel energetic. It's a heavy meat to process thru your body. As you get older some drs say cut back a tiny bit to less when you feel a lul. you go girl looking for you to start showing us some more sledding & snowmobiling, cross country skiing, trail biking with the boys. Looks so tiring lol they r getting so fast

[@normalincoln8502]

Hello, loved your vlog today, love the email with the option to get your merch, Gonna order soon.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hi Friends, loving the prices on screen or showing us the item and verbally giving us the price rather than pointing to the sign. Really appreciate this 👍

[@naditamikel7745]

I love your Costco hauls!

[@kimmberlie573]

Great Costco shop and haul. So many delicious fruits and veggies. Enjoy! Congrats and good luck with no Diet Coke. Good for you. You’ll feel so much better.

[@annahoover5296]

Lauren you always do an amazing job.Please tell the boys I said hello,give Luna a hug.Say hello to Mark .Love you all.

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

Oh no. Glad you didn’t get hurt (and saved the blueberries).

[@codyhamilton7822]

freaking awesome🤣😁

[@ema8909]

I found your channel from Salina Alsworth's channel! You two were both at the Anchorage Alaska costco at the same time.

[@deannaw4886]

Great 2 part adventure!

[@allegra1236]

I, too, considered hexclad. After watching reviews, they are not living up to the claims. Americas test kitchen found they stuck(eggs) almost right away after using. I keep hearing more negative reviews. Funny how when you are interested in smthg you tend to see/hear about it more often. I’ve not tested myself so? 🤷‍♀️

[@lindauribe6872]

Great haul.

[@12thmanreppin]

Luna!!! Lol ❤

[@vermontvoice13]

Good luck on the soda kick. I love my soda, tried different times to stop but I feel too crappy

[@katieg.6831]

Omg you have to try gyro (which you say it correct btw) in a pita bread with tzatziki , potatoes, sliced onions if you like them and sliced tomatoes, sprinkle some paprika and make it a "roll", it's a delicious greek souvlaki!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ kisses from Greece

[@an7855]

Zaziki: half Skyr, half the Joghurt with the Most fat you can find, Salt (more than you think you need, add little by little and if you think „okay, That was too much“ add just a pinch more ), finely chopped onion (just a little bit), roughly shredded cucumber (a lot!) and crushed garlic by taste. Stir well and chill at least some hours. It tastes Even better, if you Salt the cucumbers and press the water out After an hour before adding to the Skyr. Then the zaziki itself needs less Salt of course. I also like to and chopped mint or chives. If the yogurt has less then 10% fat: add Olive oil

[@mschilepepper10]

Another great video 👍🏻

[@ilariaaqua33]

Greetings from Germany 😄 This video was so interesting I just had to comment There is lots of stuff they don't sell here but my favourite was the bear spray But prices are heavy in Alaska 😮

[@andriageorgiadou4742]

Try the Gyro meat in pitta with tzatziki and salad! Simply amazing

[@mommyandmini]

We’ve used cast iron and I’ve had mine for 8 years. Definitely last a long time with all the cooking we do also

[@AnnieJ6]

Stanley and Seaforts is the restaurant we have down here in Tacoma, WA!When I watched your anniversary vlog, I was just as confused when you said your restaurant was called Simon and Seaforts! 😂 Same ambiance, same decor, same menu! It’s our anniversary spot, too ❤️ Thanks for sharing!

[@marietajalle391]

Good evening! We don't have a Costco but have a CostULess, which is pretty similar. Yes, eggs are always available here but have gone up in the price about $4.00 more along with our rice. Enjoyed your shopping haul. Thanks for sharing. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴

[@toddmagnusson4880]

The Yellowbird hot sauce is very good, also I like to use Sonoran spice company Carolina Reaper flakes and and add 1/8 tsp to my favorite pickles, shake put back in fridge wait a week and you've got amazing pickles.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@dawnwalker5803]

HEXCLAD is the BEST! I love cooking. I have spent way too much on pot and pans set that don't last. YES, they are expensive, BUT, you get your money's worth, a thousand times over. Trust me. I know pots and pans!

[@jemmills7792]

love love your shopping trips Lauren...sooo informative.....& Miss Luna also does zummies around the house so does my 3......lol........love yas xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@samgilardi]

Stumbled across this video and I really like your vibe! I feel like I was shopping with a friend 😊

[@bettyharvath5217]

Was at Costco yesterday here in Delaware and they were selling bear spray had a good laugh😅.

[@Brimoeris1]

Excellent

[@debb3428]

I am loving my (new-ish) stainless steel pots and pans from Target - the Made by Design brand. I bought them a la carte, versus buying the set. They have a nice heavy bottom and cook very evenly.

[@rebels42wynn83]

My first time watching your one of your videos. Awesome Alaskan Costco store by the way. This video was worth watching.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Welcome! Thanks for being here!

[@mariahultander2102]

When I make tzatziki I use natural Greek or Turkish yogurt that I put in a coffee filter to get as much water out of it as possible. I grate or chop up (in small pieces) cucumber that I’ve taken out the seed part in the middle. I add a little bit of salt, a couple of cloves of pressed garlic, some semi ground black pepper. Stir it well together and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Oh I forgot to say, I shave the cucumbers as well. Unfortunately it is difficult for me to give you exact measurements because I’m from Sweden and we don’t use the same measurements. But I know how much a cup is I think. That said, I think I’d use one big cucumber to 2 - 2 1/2 cups of yogurt, 2 medium sized cloves of garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Good luck.

[@shirleyharvey7376]

I can give the exact date I went cold Turkey off Cokes like an alcoholic can give their sobriety dates. I had tried multiple times to quit for many years but after developing ulcers ( dr said not related to cokes) I quit that day and didn’t have the headaches or cravings. I only drink water.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You give me hope that I can give it up for good. I have gone off before and not seen much change. I think I just drink it out of habit so I am glad to be done with it. Sticking to water most!!

[@ellinaadriana1377]

Tzantiki Greek youghurt Cucuember ,garlic olive oil,dry mint saltand mix it all togheder And enjoy With love from Cyprus The gyro is nice to make ut in pita bread put somw tzanziki add your salat with littel onion cut it in small pices and than add your gyro on top roll on the pita bred and than enjoy it . Enjoy your gyro .

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for sharing!! You are making my mouth water, yummmmmm

[@dianewalden9396]

Glad you saved the blueberries

[@kelliepineda9822]

can't wait for my hoodie to come

[@nicholefranklin513]

Hexclad are the BEST! Yes, they are spendy, BUT I have had mine for 2 years, and they look like I just got them still. Well worth the price. Also, something to note if you can get them at costco, it's better because they sell the commercial ones that are apparently more heavy duty. They truly are amazing, and my kids don't ruin them with metal utensils since you can use that in these pans

[@clarezgoda5696]

Pans!! Flavcity cookware set! I just got them, and they are amazing. However do require special cleaning. Not dishwasher safe.

[@sandyhunter3934]

Love your videos Always wanted to live there .

[@ayronsmama05]

The abbreviation for year is YR. So GYRO is YR O. Love your shopping trips. Blessings y'all!

[@dawnkanouse745]

The ground bison is amazing. We didn’t get a chance to do a hunting trip this year so that’s been a nice thing to have in our freezer. I think ours in Juneau is 19.99 for a two pack.

[@mamafromhawaii]

I always crave something sweet after lunch too! So i've made the switch to eating a couple of dove chocolates instead of a sugary coffee drink (my weakness). Thanks for taking us along to Costco, sending warmth your way from Hawaii ◡̈

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Love that! I may need to take that up to avoid a bigger treat later.

[@sussanlondry6445]

The shopping haul was my guess $404.79🇨🇦❄️❄️🌟💜

[@tazchillin]

I got rid of all my coated pans and chose to go back to stainless steel. I usually buy the pots and pans I need at Home Goods individually. I don't need them to match. I just need them to be at least okay quality. I also got rid of any knife with a coating on it.

[@robyn7287]

Glad you didn’t get hurt when you slipped. I’m always surprised when I hear your prices for fruit and meat. Here in Queensland, Australia where a lot of produce is grown locally we still have to pay such high prices. Apples $5.90kg, bananas $3.50. Rib fillet $52.kg, mince $8.kg. Fuel has dropped its back down to $1.69 litre. I love salmon and try to include it weekly but it’s now $46 to $50 a kg. Love luna and her zooming greeting, I thought only dogs did that. My dog greets me like that. With all those samples I wouldn’t need lunch 😅.

[@sandrabiegel5517]

I have stainless steel for 40 years look new. Clean with a metal scrubber. I also put hot water in a pan if I have burned immediately after cooking.

[@brendalea1606]

great save of the blueberries! I try to arrive at costco at 9 45 am so i can get a good parking spot. I only go to costco once a month since we live in the valley.