10 Best Costco Buys For Foodies This August

Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil and ready to use, this Lodge Cast Iron Dual Handled Grilling Set is great for ovens, barbecues, stoves or even over a campfire. It’s made south of the border and is one of those kitchen staples every cook should own. The pan offers even heat distribution for consistent cooking. The set comes with a 12-inch cast iron grill pan and a 12-inch iron skillet.

If you’ve had your eye on a Vitamix – that powerhouse, cult-favourite blender – this may be your chance to snag one. Now available at Costco, the Vitamix Explorian E320 comes with a personal cup adapter and features a 2.2 peak HP motor, a pulse feature, blender base and more. Use it to prepare healthy, whole-food recipes at home, from appetizers to dessert. The 1.8 litre container will help you make medium to large batches or use the cup adaptor for single serve portions. The Vitamix comes with ten speeds to create anything from silky-smooth purées to hearty soups and chunky salsas and more. 

Fan of both Keurig and iced coffee? You can now get one of the brand’s latest models in a bundle that includes the K-Supreme Plus Coffee Maker, with its MultiStream Technology and brew-over-ice function. The bundle comes with a filter starter kit to help remove any impurities and a universal My K-Cup reusible coffee filter for ground coffee. The MultiStream Technology works to evenly saturate the coffee grounds in every K-Cup pod.   

If retro is more your style, you’re in luck. KitchenAid’s 4.7 litre (5 quart) Artisan Stand Mixer is available in this art deco-inspired ice blue, delivery both style and function. The mixer comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and a pouring shield. As with the other fleet of KitchenAid mixers, you can combine it with the other available attachments to make homemade pasta, stuff fresh sausage, whip up ice cream and more. It features a 10-speed slide, from slow stir to fast whip. It features 325 watt motor and a 67-point unique mixing action. 

For practical home cooks with limited counter space or foodie influencers looking to showcase their best creations, the Salton Slim Induction Cooktop is a great option. Safe (it has no open flames), precise instant temperature control, speedier than gas, coil or ceramic stoves, and energy-efficient, heating the pot, not the counter. The cooktop is only 3.2 cm thick, includes 10 temperature settings from 60 °C to 240 °C (140 °F – 465 °F), a solid crystal glass top, touch sensitive controls, timer and more. 

However you enjoy your margarita, this Saltini Tumbler Set will help keep the drink where it needs to be – regardless if you prefer a sugar or salted rim. Best part? The dual-wall vacuum-insulated tumbler will keep your drink cold for up to 10 hours, while the stainless steel material won’t break, making it safe for outdoor use. 

A tasty sweet treat with no preservatives, artificial flavours or colours, Welch’s Fruit Snacks are peanut-, gluten- and fat-free and a great gummy candy alternative.

Stock your pantry with this gluten-free pasta and choose from either these three options: macaroni made with rice, red and white quinoa, fusilli made with cauliflower brown rice and quinoa or fusilli made with rice and quinoa. GoGo Quinoa is organic, vegan, plant-based, peanut-free, Kosher and non-GMO.  

For a quick Ramen fix, try these Premium Japanese-style noodles in rich pork broth. Just add the spicy umami sauce packet, and hot water and enjoy. 

Kirkland’s Signature Almond Butter includes just roasted almonds, ground into a creamy spread you can enjoy on crackers, bread, fruit and more.