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REVIEW – Kirkland Signature StockPot: Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial from Costco

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June 26, 2014 | 2 Comments
Container of Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial
Pot of Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial

I tried some of Costco's Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial. My dad and stepmom love this soup and have bought it from Costco several times. They like to freeze the soup (instead of refrigerating it) and cook it on the stovetop, although it can also be cooked using the microwave instructions.

Spoon of Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial

The first thing I noticed about this soup was that it smelled like the inside of an enchilada. The soup was a tiny bit spicy and had a tomato-y and salty taste, which was OK. One thing I really didn't like was the fibrous texture of the finely shredded chicken in the soup.

Like other soups, it started out tasting fine but got a little tiring after a few bites. The saltiness overstays its welcome pretty quickly.

My dad and stepmom like to add shredded cheese to their soup. I didn't add any cheese to mine since I think that would just make the soup taste saltier.

Although it wasn't that great, it still tasted better than a canned soup.

Overall Rating:
OK
Food: Kirkland Signature Stock Pot: Chicken Tortilla Soup Especial
Source: Costco, Tucson, AZ
Rating: OK
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REVIEW – Posada: Shredded Steak and Cheese Burritos from Costco

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June 4, 2014 | 27 Comments
Posada Steak & Cheese Burritos
Plate of Posada Steak & Cheese Burritos

I bought a box of the Posada steak & cheese burritos to try from Costco. I liked that the burritos had steak and cheese and no filler beans (since I don't like beans).

I followed the microwave directions on the back and microwaved one burrito for 90 seconds.

The overall taste of the burrito was pretty savory with a faint, underlying tomato taste. The green chilies are fairly prominent, and the shredded steak pieces are fairly respectable for a frozen burrito.

The overall taste of the burrito was pretty savory with a faint, underlying tomato taste. The green chilies are fairly prominent, and the shredded steak pieces are fairly respectable for a frozen burrito. The burrito was very similar to the El Monterey Steak and Cheese burritos, and it tasted good overall.
Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Frozen Posada Shredded Steak and Cheese Burritos
Source: Costco, Tucson, AZ
Price: $11.99 for a box of 18 burritos
Rating: Good
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REVIEW – Belgian Boys: All Natural Crepes from Costco

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April 2, 2014 | 4 Comments
Box of Belgian Boys Crepes from Costco
Belgian Boys Crepes from Costco

Last time I went to Costco I saw that Costco had these new Belgian Boys crepes so I bought some to try. Both the box and the crepes look very similar to the La Creperie crepes Costco has had in the past. The crepes come in a box of 16 crepes, which is divided into two packages of 8 crepes.

When I first tried one of the Belgian Boys crepes, I wasn't sure how long to microwave it. The instructions state to take "product" out of its packaging and microwave it on a plate for 1 minute. I didn't know if that meant 8 crepes or 1 or 2 crepes. So I microwaved my one crepe for 15 seconds, and it was dry and very underdone. Then I microwaved it for 30 more seconds, and the texture was much better. So, 40-45 seconds seemed to work for one crepe in my microwave. The next time I had the crepes they were frozen so I had to microwave one crepe for about 65 seconds.

Just like the La Creperie crepes, the Belgian Boy crepes have a nice, slightly sweet crepe taste. The one thing I didn't like was that the crepes have a somewhat chewy texture. Adding something on top of the crepe might counteract the chewiness, but I prefer my crepes plain.

Overall, the Belgian Boys crepes were fine for me, except for their chewy texture. I am also happy that I can find crepes at Costco again to satisfy my crepe cravings :) .

Update (2015): Unfortunately, my local Costco in AZ seems to have stopped carrying crepes yet again... :(

Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Belgian Boys All Natural Crepes (microwaved)
Source: Costco, Tucson, AZ
Rating: Good
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