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For the past few years, I've been finding that I'm doing more and more of my Passover/Pesach shopping at Costco. I'm originally from Brooklyn, but I live in East Denver, and we are fortunate to have a Costco in nearby Aurora, Colorado that stocks a nice-sized kosher section and a plethora of KFP/KLP (kosher for Passover/kosher la'Pesach) items. But even if you live somewhere where the local Costco doesn't stock special KFP items, there are still TONS of must-have Passover items that you can buy at Costco that will cost much less than at your local supermarket.
Many of these deals (except for the specifically seasonal KFP items, like shmurah matzoh) are available for months before Pesach. What I love about that is that I can make a significant dent in my Costco Passover shopping well before Purim, and save a ton of money as well. That takes a lot of the panic out of Passover shopping for me.
I've included price comparisons to previous years (if available). Of course, your local Costco is going to have different items and prices from my local Costco. If you'd like to send me photos of KFP items at your local Costco, by all means, please do (and make sure to include the price in the photo)! It's still relatively early and I plan to do a great deal of updating to this post as we get closer to Pesach.
FYI, I'm not affiliated with Costco at all (other than being a shopping member) and I was not compensated in any way for writing this post. I put this together strictly as a reference for Daily Cheapskate readers. And while I'm Orthodox, I'm definitely NOT a posek, so if you have any halachic questions, please contact your own local halachic authority.
Please note that when I say that the OU allows an item for Passover without special certification, that means that the item must have an OU on it but does not need an OU-P. To clarify, the OU can only certify items supervised by the OU. So if your item has another hechsher on it, it is probably not covered by the OU for Passover.
I've been doing these massive Costco-Passover posts for the last five years, and each year, they grow longer, as Costco adds more and more items to their Passover repertoire. These Passover-at-Costco posts are among Daily Cheapskate's most popular posts on saving money on Passover shopping.
- 2018 Costco-Passover post
- 2017 Costco-Passover post
- 2016 Costco-Passover post
- 2015 Costco-Passover post
- 2014 Costco-Passover post
Ok, grab your cart, make your list, and away we go.....
EGGS
2018: 5 dozen, $10.79
2017: 5 dozen, $3.99
2016: 5 dozen, $5.99
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
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MATZOH
Holyland Hand Shmura Matzoh, 16 oz. boxes, OU-P, $13.99 (compare this price to Amazon). The price on this round, hand-made, Shmurah matzah from Israel is fantastic, especially compared to what hand shmurah costs everywhere else ($20 and above). The fact that Costco stocks this has saved us a fortune for the last five years. I also feel extra great about buying shmurah matzoh that comes from Israel.
2018: $14.69
2017: $14.69
2016: $14.69
2015: $14.99
2014: $13.99
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FISH
Kirkland Farmed Atlantic Frozen Salmon Filets, 3 lbs. - OU, $25.95. Frozen raw salmon continues to rise in price, which makes me a very unhappy camper. I still buy it because I like the way the portions are individually wrapped, almost all middle-cut, without a fishy taste. For the past nine years, the OU has been okay'ing this for Pesach without a special Passover certification (see page 41 in the OU 2019 Passover Guide).
2018: $26.99
2017: $25.99
2016: $19.99
2015: $23.99
2014: $24.99
Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Filets, 3 lbs. - OU, $32.99. If you prefer not to eat farmed fish, the frozen Kirkland Wild Salmon is also ok without Passover certification, after it has been rinsed with water (see page 41 in the OU 2019 Passover Guide).
2018: $32.99
2017: $28.99
2016: $26.99
2015: $29.79
2014: N/A
Kirkland Wild Alaskan Smoked Sockeye Salmon 16 oz., $19.99 ($1.25 per oz.). Please be aware that this Kirkland lox is NOT KFP year-round, so look for the packages with the special circle Passover hashgacha (which are usually mixed in with the non-KFP packages for added confusion). Some of you have asked me if that circle is a sticker; it's NOT. The hechsher is imprinted on the package. If you're looking for a less boring Chol HaMoed lunch, pile some of this lox on top of a cream cheese slathered slab of matzoh and you're in business. Who needs bagels, right? This is also good in breakfast omelets. If you want to make a shmancy Pesach hor's d'oeuvre, find some KFP nori, cook up some quinoa, slice some avocados and carrots, and roll some KFP sushi.
2018: $23.99 for Kirkland Smoked Salmon, 24 oz. ($1.00 per oz.)
2017: $16.99 for Kirkland Wild Alaskan Smoked Sockeye Salmon 16 oz. ($1.06 per oz.)
2016: $14.89 for Kirkland Wild Alaskan Smoked Sockeye Salmon 16 oz. ($0.93 per oz.)2015: $19.99 for Kirkland Smoked Salmon, 24 oz. ($0.83 per oz.)
2014: $18.99 for Kirkland Smoked Salmon, 24 oz. ($0.79 per oz.)
Rokeach Gefilte Fish 48 oz. (3 lbs.) OU-P $6.99
2018: $9.69 for 64 oz. (4 lbs.)
2017: $6.99 for 64 oz. (4 lbs.)
2016: $8.99 for 64 oz. (4 lbs.)
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Seasons Boneless/Skinless Sardines, 6-count 4.375 oz. cans, OU-P, $9.99 ($1.67 per can)
2018: $9.99
2017: $9.99 - $3.00 coupon = $6.99
2016: $9.99 - $3.00 coupon = $6.99
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Blue Hill Ray Smoked Whitefish, Kof-K-P, $8.59
2017: $6.99 for 64 oz. (4 lbs.)
2016: $8.99 for 64 oz. (4 lbs.)
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
2018: $9.99
2017: $9.99 - $3.00 coupon = $6.99
2016: $9.99 - $3.00 coupon = $6.99
2015: N/A
FYI, for comparison purposes, here are the single can Seasons KFP sardine prices at the Denver Kroger affiliate, King Soopers (about double the Costco per-can price):
2018: $8.59 per lb.
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Blue Hill Ray Smoked Whitefish Salad, 32 ounces, Kof-K-P, $11.99 ($6.00 per lb.)
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
2018: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
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MEAT & POULTRY
Earlier this year, our local Costco temporarily stopped stocking Empire Kosher Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts, Empire Natural Chicken Leg Quarters, and Empire Natural Ground Turkey, so I moved those 2018 listings to the no-longer-available category towards the end of this post.
Empire Kosher Rock Cornish Whole Broiler Chickens, OU-P, KAJ, $2.09/lb. This is the lowest price on kosher chicken in town! I'm so grateful for Costco keeping the per-pound price the same for the last 6 years. These whole hens make terrific soup and roasting chickens.
2018: N/A
2017: $2.09
2016: $2.09
2015: $2.09
2014: $2.09
Teva Glatt Kosher Angus Beef Brisket, OU, $10.99 per lb. On page 68 of the OU 2018 Pesach Guide, raw, unprocessed Teva beef (including ground beef) is listed as approved for Pesach without special Pesach certification.
2018: $11.49 per lb.
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
New for 2019: Teva Glatt Kosher Chuck Eye Steak, OU, $9.99 per lb.
Teva Glatt Kosher Ground Beef, OU, $6.99 per lb. While regular kosher ground beef requires special Passover certification, Teva ground beef does not (page 68 of the OU 2018 Pesach Guide).
2018: $6.99 per lb.
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Mon Cuisine Spare Ribs, OU-P $6.89 per lb. These ready-to-cook Passover meals are super-convenient, but be aware that they all contain super-high fat and sodium contents.
2018: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Meal Mart NY Deli Passover Sliced Pastrami, OU-P, 1.25 lbs. $14.99 (comes to $11.99 per lb.). Great idea for a KFP deli roll (with a potato-based crust). This pastrami is not KFP year-round, so look for the packages with the special Passover hashgacha. In past years, our Costco had KFP corn beef and KFP smoked turkey as well.
2018: $14.99
2017: $14.99
2016: $14.99
2015: $9.99
2014: $9.99
Meal Mart Beef Salami Chub, OU-P, 2 lbs. $9.99 (comes to $5.00 per lb.). This is the first year our Costco stocked this.
2018: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
Mon Cuisine/Meal Mart Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, OU-P $9.49 per lb. (Sorry for the crummy picture. The lighting was really bad.) Considering that this is already spiced and cooked, and that $9.49/lb. would be a good price for raw brisket, this is a nice deal! But again, beware that sky-high sodium content.
2018: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
FRESH PRODUCE
Tanimura & Antle Hearts of Romaine, 6 heads, $3.99. Must be checked for bugs. This is about half the price that our local Kroger affiliate supermarket charges for the same quantity of romaine.
2018: $3.49
2017: $3.29 (J&A Hearts of Romaine, 6 heads)
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Earthbound Farm Organic Romaine Hearts, 6 heads, $4.49. Must be checked for bugs.
2018: $3.99
2017: $3.99
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
J&A Artisan Mini Romaine Hearts, 6 heads, $3.79. Must be checked for bugs. I prefer these smaller romaine hearts; I think they are less buggy and easier to check.
2018: $3.49
2017: $3.49
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Cal Organic Baby Carrots, 5 lbs. OU, $5.79 ($1.16 per lb.). There is actually no such thing as a "baby carrot." They are regular sized slender carrots that are cut down to size and are "buffed" into having round corners. Because they are processed, baby carrots generally do need Passover certification, unlike regular raw carrots. Cal-Organic Baby Carrots are listed in the OU 2019 Pesach Guide as being approved for Pesach without special Pesach certification (page 74). I pay about $1.75 per lb. for organic baby carrots in the supermarket, so these are priced well. Baby carrots are a quick Pesach snack, when you reach the point where you absolutely cannot look another sheet of matzoh in the eye.
2018: $5.29
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Peru Sweet Onions, 5. lbs. This picture is from 2018, because our local Costco is currently not stocking Peru Sweet Jumbo Onions.
2018: $4.99
2017: $4.49
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Baking Potatoes, 15 lbs. $6.99 (47 cents per lb.). Fantastic per-pound price on a Pesach staple.
2018: $6.49 for a 15 lb. bag (43 cents per lb.)
2017: $6.49 for a 20 lb. bag (32 cents per lb.)
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
FROZEN FRUIT
Frozen non-buggy fruit with zero additives: the OU has stated that frozen fruit (with no bug issues and) no additives at all do not require any kind of Passover certification. These frozen fruit are great in KFP slushies, sherberts, compotes, in yogurt, on ice cream or even on their own as a snack. It is imperative to double-check the label and make sure that the only ingredient is the fruit. If there are any preservatives, salt, sugar, syrup, or any other ingredients added, they require Passover certification.
Columbia Fruit Organic Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 lbs. $9.59 ($3.20 per lb.)
2018: Nature's Touch Organic Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 lbs., $11.59.
Columbia Fruit Organic Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 lbs. $9.59 ($3.20 per lb.)
2018: Nature's Touch Organic Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 lbs., $11.59.
2017: Frozen Townsend Farms Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 lbs., $10.99
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Frozen Kirkland Signature Organic Blueberries, 3 lbs., $8.49 ($2.83 per lb.)
2018: $8.99
2017: $10.99
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Firestone Organic Mango Chunks, 5 lbs. $9.89 ($1.98 per lb.)
2018: $10.49 for UltraOrganics Organic Mango Chunks, 5 lbs.
2018: $10.49 for UltraOrganics Organic Mango Chunks, 5 lbs.
2017: $9.59 for Frozen Townsend Farm Organic Mango, 4 lbs.
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Columbia Fruit Organic Pineapple, 4 lbs. $8.99 ($2.25 per lb.)
2018: N/A
2018: N/A
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
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CONDIMENTS, OILS & BAKING ITEMS
Kirkland Organic Honey, three 24 oz. honeybears, OU-P, $12.99 (Compare this price to Amazon). This is easily the best price on organic honey in town. We buy this 3-pack for Pesach each year and always have at least one 24 oz. honeybear left over for the following Rosh Hashana.
2018: $14.99
2017: $14.99
2016: $13.59
2015: $13.59
2014: $11.69
Kirkland Signature Pure Honey, 5 lbs. (80 oz.), OU-P, $11.99 (Compare this price to Amazon)
Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 liters, OU-P, $13.49
2018: $11.99
2017: $10.99
2016: $13.99
2015: $13.59
2014: $13.59
Kirkland Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), 2 liter bottles (67.6 oz.), OU-P, for $14.69. (Compare this price to Amazon). FYI, the Kirkland extra virgin olive varieties here all have Passover certification, but the OU and other major kashrus organizations have permitted EVOO for Pesach without any special KFP hashgacha. Only the extra virgin varieties come under this ruling; other types of olive oil DO require special Passover hashgacha. Costco has some of the best prices on high-quality EVOO and it saves me from having to buy that uber-expensive (and kind of yucky) KFP cottonseed oil. Even though EVOO is not the best oil for frying and baking, it works for a week, and it's terrific for salad dressings, cooking, sauteing, etc.
2018: $14.99
2017: $13.99
2016: $11.99
2015: $12.99
2014: $12.99
2018: $14.95
2017: $13.99
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
2018: $13.99
2017: $11.99
2016: $10.99
2015: $12.99
2014: N/A
2018: $5.05
2017: $4.99
2016: $4.89
2015: $4.75
2014: N/A
C & H Granulated Sugar, 25 lb., OK-P, $12.99 (52 cents per lb.) (Compare this price to Amazon). If you are one of those people who bakes dozens of cakes on Pesach and feeds a horde, there is also a 25 lb. bag of sugar available for the same price per lb.. That is a LOT of sugar, but the price is wonderful, and you can definitely use this after Passover or split with friends.
2018: $12.49
2017: $11.95
2016: $12.192015: $11.89
2014: N/A
C & H Granulated Sugar, 50 lb., OK-P, $24.39 (49 cents per lb.)
2018: $24.39
2017: $23.592016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
C & H Golden C Brown Sugar, 25 lb., OK-P, $15.99 (64 cents per lb.). Costco also has the C&H Dark Brown Sugar in 25 lb. bags. Again, this is pretty hard-core bulk, but if you're a big Pesach baker, it's a huge money saver.
2018: $15.49
2017: $15.292016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Kirkland Pure Sea Salt, fine grain, 30 oz. $2.79, OU-P
2018: $3.49 for 13 oz.
2017: $2.79 for 13 oz.
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Kirkland Himalayan Pink Salt in a Grinder, two 13 oz. OU-P, $4.99 (one grinder, one refill, $2.50 each)
2018: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2017: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2016: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2018: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2017: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2016: $3.99 for ONE 13 oz. bottle
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
2018: $5.25
2017: $5.45
2014: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2015: N/A
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COFFEE (INSTANT, GROUND & K-CUPS)
Instant coffee does require special Passover certification, but the two brands below, StarbucksVia and Taster's Choice are specifically mentioned in the 2019 OU Passover Guide, page 67 as not requiring special Passover certification when unflavored and not decaffeinated.
Starbucks Via Colombia, two 13-count $14.89.
Tasters Choice Instant Coffee, 14 oz. $12.95
All unflavored ground coffees are acceptable for Passover use when bearing an OU. K-cups are not treated the same way regular ground coffees are in terms of Passover kashrut. Only those unflavored, non-decaff versions that are specifically mentioned by the OU as okay without special certification should be used on Passover. To be sure, you can always look up a particular item in the invaluable OU Kosher Product Database. I urge you to not rely on me (or Rabbi Internet) but to always doublecheck and look up any product you purchase.
- Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee, 51 oz. OU, $8.99
- Kirkland Signature Pacific Gold k-cups, 120-count, $36.99 (31 cents per k-cup)
- Kirkland Signature Breakfast Blend Light Roast k-cups, 120-count, $36.99 (31 cents per k-cup)
- Keurig The Original Donut Shop k-cups, 100-count, $37.99 (38 cents per k-cup)
- Newman's Own Organics Special Blend k-cups, 100-count, $37.99 (38 cents per k-cup)
- Dunkin Donuts Original Blend 45 oz. $13.69
- Starbucks Pike Place Roast k-cups, 60-count, $29.89 (50 cents per k-cup)
Starbucks French Roast Whole Bean Coffee, 2.5 lbs. $17.95. Starbucks French Roast actually has OU-P hashgacha.
GRAPE JUICE
2018: $9.99
2017: $9.99
2016: $9.99
2015: $9.99
2014: $9.99
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Kirkland Roasted California Pistachio Nuts, 3 lbs. bag, OK-P, $15.85 ($5.28 per lb.) (Compare this price to Amazon). Pistachios are great for snacking, baking, cooking (I see an pistachio-crusted salmon dish in our Pesach future), and they also make great hostess gifts when you package them up with nice presentation in a pretty new bowl. As I do every year, I got two of these, one for us, one for gifts. (Hat tip to Daily Cheapskate reader Tova J. for alerting me to this 3 years ago, because I never would have even thought to look!)
2018: $14.99
2017: $14.85
2016: $19.99
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Kirkland Shelled Pistachios, Roasted & Salted, 24 oz. OK-P, $13.89 ($9.26 per lb.)
2018: $13.89
2017: Setton Farms Premium California Shelled Pistachios, 24 oz., $12.79
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
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NUTS
The OU has specifically mentioned Kirkland Signature Almonds and Kirkland Signature Walnuts as okay for Pesach without any special certification, on page 69 of their 2019 Passover Guide.
Kirkland Signature Whole Almonds (raw, shelled), 3 lbs. $12.49 (Compare this price to Amazon).
Kirkland Signature Whole Almonds (raw, shelled), 3 lbs. $12.49 (Compare this price to Amazon).
2018: $12.85
2017: $12.69
2016: $17.89
2015: N/A
2017: $12.69
2016: $17.89
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
I am not the kind of person who enjoys making stuff from scratch in the kitchen, but for the last three years, I actually have made Pesach pareve almond milk from scratch using Costco almonds and I was shocked at how easy it was. 1 cup of almonds makes about a quart of almond milk, so this year, I'll be making enough for a few friends, as there are about 9 cups in this 3-lb. bag. You can use the leftover almond meal for Pesach nut cookies.
Kirkland Signature Walnuts (raw, shelled), 3 lbs. $9.99 (Compare this price to Amazon).
2018: $14.45
2017: $12.69
2016: $17.89
2015: N/A
2017: $12.69
2016: $17.89
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
I am not the kind of person who enjoys making stuff from scratch in the kitchen, but for the last three years, I actually have made Pesach pareve almond milk from scratch using Costco almonds and I was shocked at how easy it was. 1 cup of almonds makes about a quart of almond milk, so this year, I'll be making enough for a few friends, as there are about 9 cups in this 3-lb. bag. You can use the leftover almond meal for Pesach nut cookies.
Kirkland Roasted California Pistachio Nuts, 3 lbs. bag, OK-P, $15.85 ($5.28 per lb.) (Compare this price to Amazon). Pistachios are great for snacking, baking, cooking (I see an pistachio-crusted salmon dish in our Pesach future), and they also make great hostess gifts when you package them up with nice presentation in a pretty new bowl. As I do every year, I got two of these, one for us, one for gifts. (Hat tip to Daily Cheapskate reader Tova J. for alerting me to this 3 years ago, because I never would have even thought to look!)
2018: $14.99
2017: $14.85
2016: $19.99
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Please be aware that this is a special KFP run and that it's mixed in the non-KFP pistachios. Here's a photo of the two side by side, the one on the left with an OU hechsher and the one on the right with a OK-P hechsher (I know the tiny little symbols are hard to make out). Make sure you buy the OK-P one! They are otherwise identical.
2018: $13.89
2017: Setton Farms Premium California Shelled Pistachios, 24 oz., $12.79
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
CHEESE
Tnuva Feta Cheese, OU-D-P, $5.99/lb. Please note that the special Passover certification for the Tnuva cheese is on the inside wrapper, which should be visible through the outer wrapper. (It's not always easy to make out the words.) Sorry for the crummy picture; the lighting in the back of our Costco is terrible.
2017: $5.99/lb
2016: $5.99/lb.
2015: N/A
2016: $5.99/lb.
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Heritage Kosher Dairy Sliced Cheese Variety, 24 oz. (1.5 lbs.), OK-D Passover, $8.99
2018: $8.99
2017: Natural & Kosher 1.5 lbs. Sliced Cheese Variety, $10.99
2016: Natural & Kosher 1.5 lbs. Sliced Cheese Variety, $10.39
2015: Natural & Kosher 1.5 lbs. Sliced Cheese Variety, $10.29
2014: Natural & Kosher 1.5 lbs. Sliced Cheese Variety, $10.29
Heritage Kosher Dairy Shredded Mozarella, 2 lbs., OK-D Passover $8.69 ($4.35 per lb.)
2018: $8.69
2017: Natural & Kosher Shredded Mozarella, 2 lbs. $9.79
2016: Natural & Kosher Shredded Mozarella, 2 lbs. $8.89
2015: Natural & Kosher Shredded Mozarella, 2 lbs. $8.89
2014: N/A
Heritage Kosher Dairy Sliced Muenster, 2 lbs., OK-D Passover $9.99 (Sorry again for the crummy picture.)
2018: $9.99
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
FYI, if you live on the East Coast, you'll find that most heimishe-brand cheeses are KFP year-round, and if they are well-priced, you won't have any problem shopping for Pesach cheese at any kosher store.
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BEVERAGES
San Pellegrino Mineral Water, 24-16.9 oz. bottles, OU-P, $13.25
San Pellegrino Mineral Water, 15-25.3 oz. bottles, OU-P, $17.75
2018: San Pellegrino Mineral Water, 24-16.9 oz. bottles, OU-P, $17.95
2018: San Pellegrino Mineral Water, 15-25.3 oz. bottles, OU-P, $17.95
2017: 15-25.3 oz. bottles, OU-P, $16.99 ($1.13 per bottle)
2016: 15-25.3 oz bottles $16.99 - $3.50 manuf. instant rebate = $13.49 (90 cents per bottle)
2015: 12-25.3 oz. bottles, $10.99 (92 cents per bottle)
2014: 12-25.3 oz. bottles $13.99 ($1.17 per bottle)
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water, 24-16.9 oz., OK-P, $13.75
2018: $17.95
2017: $16.99
2016: $16.99
2015: N/A
2014: $16.99
The unflavored varieties of Pellegrino and Perrier are KFP year-round which facilitates early shopping, and these Costco case prices are usually much better than the supermarket prices. We usually pick up a case of the Pellegrino, (even though we mostly just use our SodaStream on Pesach now). It's always nice to be able to put a few bottles of Italian sparkling water on the Yom Tov table.
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DESSERTS
Barton's dark chocolate creme mints, 24 oz., OU-P pareve, $9.99
2018: $9.99
2017: N/A
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
Manischewitz 32 oz. (2 lbs.) Chocolate-Drizzled Coconut Macaroons, OU-P $7.79. Compare this to Amazon's price.
2018: $5.99
2017: $6.99 (Haddar brand, same size, 32 oz.)
2016: N/A
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
SIDES
Meal Mart Apple Kugel 2-pack (non-gebrukts, gluten free) 32 oz., OU-P pareve, $9.49 ($4.75 per lb.).
In past years, our Costco has stocked apple kugel before, but it was always matzoh-meal based. This one is non-gebrukts, gluten-free and low carb.
In past years, our Costco has stocked apple kugel before, but it was always matzoh-meal based. This one is non-gebrukts, gluten-free and low carb.
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FOOD ITEMS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
These are various KFP food items that were available at my local Costco in the past but aren't available this year (or haven't showed up at Costco yet):
These are various KFP food items that were available at my local Costco in the past but aren't available this year (or haven't showed up at Costco yet):
From 2018:
Empire Natural Chicken Leg Quarters, OU Passover, KAJ.
Empire Kosher Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts, OU-P, KAJ.
2018: $4.99 per lb.
From 2018:
Meal Mart Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, OU-P, $9.49 per lb.
2017: N/A
2016: Meal Mart Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, OU-P, $9.49 per lb.
Meal Mart Spare Ribs, OU-P, $6.89 per lb.
Mon Cuisine Chicken Cacciatore, OU-P, $12.99 per lb.
From 2016:
Meal Mart Turkey Stuffed Peppers, 2.5 lbs., OU-P $10.99 per lb.
Empire Natural Chicken Leg Quarters, OU Passover, KAJ.
2018: $2.29 per lb.
Empire Natural Ground Turkey, OU Passover, KAJ.
2018: $13.99 for 4 lbs. or $3.50 per lb.
Empire Kosher Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts, OU-P, KAJ.
2018: $4.99 per lb.
2017: $9.99 for a 2-lb. bag ($4.99 per lb.)
2016: $10.99 for a 2-lb. bag ($5.50 per lb.)
2015: $10.99 for a 2-lb. bag ($5.50 per lb.)
2014: $10.99 for a 2-lb. bag ($5.50 per lb.)
From 2018:
Meal Mart Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, OU-P, $9.49 per lb.
2017: N/A
2016: Meal Mart Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, OU-P, $9.49 per lb.
Meal Mart Beef Stuffed Cabbage, OU-P, $10.59 per lb.
Mon Cuisine Chicken Cacciatore, OU-P, $12.99 per lb.
From 2016:
Meal Mart Turkey Stuffed Peppers, 2.5 lbs., OU-P $10.99 per lb.
From 2016:
Meal Mart RibEye Roast, OU-P, $12.49 per lb.
Meal Mart RibEye Roast, OU-P, $12.49 per lb.
From 2016:
Meal Mart Stuffed Chicken Breasts, OU-P, $13.99
From 2016:
Classic Cooking Sweet Apple Matzah Kugel 2.5 lbs. (2 kugels) - Star-K-P, gebrokts, $9.99
From 2015:
Classic Cooking Broccoli Kugel, 44 oz. (2 kugels), Star-K-P not gebrokts, $9.99
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PETS
No pictures or prices but worth mentioning: if you own a cat or dog, the following varieties of Kirkland Dry Cat and Dog Food are all approved for Pesach according to the Star-K (page 98-100 in the 2019 Star-K Passover Guide).
Cats: Kirkland Dry Healthy Weight Indoor Adult, Kirkland Dry Maintenance Chicken & Rice, Kirkland dry Natures Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato.
Dogs: Kirkland Natures' Domain Dry Organic Chicken and Pea, Kirkland Natures' Domain Dry Turkey Meal and Sweet Potato
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READER SUBMISSIONS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
From 2018:
Five Yehuda matzos 1-lb. boxes and Schick's Seven-Layer Cake, each at $7.99 from the Costco in Plano, TX. Thank you Evelyn R.!
From 2016:
This Yehuda Crumb Cake (two almost-1 lb. cakes), OU-P for $8.79 was submitted by my buddy and fellow blogger, Mara Strom from Kosher on a Budget, taken at the Cleveland Costco.
From 2015:
From Andy M. from the Wheaton, MD Costco:
Worth noting that the OU requires that the Kirkland Apple Juice MUST have special Pesach certification. Our Costco has got the Kirkland Apple Juice with only an OU, so it cannot be used for Pesach.
From 2016:
Again from Andy M. from the Wheaton, MD Costco:
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DISPOSABLE GOODS
If I posted pictures of all the disposable goods that Costco stocks, I'd be here for a week month. Costco is known for disposables that are very well-priced. Here are three that I cannot do Pesach without:
Eco-Foil Half-Size Steam Pans, 30 count, $7.69 (27 cents per pan). East-coasters, I know that Amazing Savings has cheaper pans, but sadly, we can't all live near an Amazing Savings. :) This price is WAY cheaper than supermarket prices and the pans are much higher quality than the dollar stores.
2018: $6.69
2017: $6.49
2016: $5.95
2015: $6.49
2014: N/A
Eco-Foil Half-Size Steam Pans, 15 count, $10.79 (72 cents per pan)
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Kirkland Signature Parchment Paper 2-count 205 square feet. Star-K-P. I'm using last year's picture because my local Costco wasn't stocking parchment paper this month (luckily I stocked up in the winter. Pesach shopping is all year round!). This is the best deal around for parchment paper. I use a ton of parchment liner on Pesach because I cook so many things in disposable aluminum pans, and I hate cooking directly on aluminum. Also saves me from having to oil some pans.
2018: $9.59
2017: $9.59
2016: $9.69
2015: $9.69
2014: N/A
Kirkland Signature Standard Foil, 12" x 1,000', $25.99
2018: $23.99
2017: $22.89
2016: $22.89
2015: N/A
2014: N/A
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Here are some other various paper/plastic goods and cleanser items that I occasionally shop for at Costco (some of these pictures are from previous years), depending on how competitive the prices are against online prices. (Honestly, there are just too many to post!)
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Here's something I never included in previous years' posts: Costco has great prices on beautiful flowers for Pesach! Husbands and children, are you paying attention?
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Which Pesach/Passover goodies were you able to find in your local Costco? Write to me and let me know.
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