{"id":267316,"date":"2026-06-15T13:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/267316\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:46:04","slug":"favorite-things-to-buy-at-costco-for-small-apartment-from-nyc-shopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/267316\/","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Things to Buy at Costco for Small Apartment, From NYC Shopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been an avid <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-things-to-buy-costco-from-executive-member-mom-2026-4\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Costco shopper<\/a> since childhood, and fondly remember taking a trip to the warehouse with my mom and grandmother on the weekends. <\/p>\n<p>As a kid, I always looked forward to the free samples and the chance to get a slice of pizza from the caf\u00e9. Now that I&#8217;m an adult living in New York City, however, I mostly look forward to buying items in bulk to save money.<\/p>\n<p>The only problem? I live in a tiny apartment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite our limited storage space, my roommate and I love visiting Costco once or twice a month to stock up on all the bulk items we can fit in our apartment.<\/p>\n<p>Although it can be quite the trek to the nearest warehouse \u2014 a 15-minute walk, a 20-minute subway ride, and an additional 15-minute walk \u2014 the price and quality of the items make the journey worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>Here are eight staples we buy each time we shop at Costco.<\/p>\n<p>                                We always find room in our fridge for Sprindrift sparkling water.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee5d72e5a80cfe05024a4&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4284,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3213}}\" alt=\"Several boxes of Spindrift sparkling water.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              A 30-count variety pack of Spindrift sparkling water is the perfect size for our apartment.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>Given our small space, my roommate and I buy only one beverage in bulk each time we visit Costco. One of our favorites is Spindrift sparkling water.<\/p>\n<p>This time, we grabbed a 30-count variety pack featuring flavors like lemon limeade, strawberry lemonade, and pink lemonade.<\/p>\n<p>                                Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt is one of my favorite snacks.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a21aeb8b4fb977f359846df&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3080,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2310}}\" alt=\"A container of Kirland Signature organic Greek yogurt.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt is a great protein-packed snack.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve noticed that it&#8217;s difficult to find <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-brand-of-greek-yogurt-from-grocery-store-ranking-review\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">organic Greek yogurt<\/a> for a good price at my local grocery stores. Luckily, the Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt is affordable and tastes incredible.<\/p>\n<p>I like to add it to recipes for additional protein or enjoy it as a quick snack.<\/p>\n<p>                                Nothing beats a New York City slice, but our favorite at-home option is Milton&#8217;s cauliflower-crust veggie pizza.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee6e3b4fb977f3598344b&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3205,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2404}}\" alt=\"Two boxes of Milton's roasted vegetable cauliflower-crust pizza.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              Milton&#8217;s roasted-vegetable cauliflower-crust pizza is one of our favorite dinners.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>Despite living in a city famous for its pizza, sometimes, I still like to enjoy a frozen alternative from Costco.<\/p>\n<p>Milton&#8217;s roasted-vegetable cauliflower-crust pizza is the perfect <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/greek-meatballs-recipe-easy-quick-dinner\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">quick dinner<\/a> in our tiny apartment.<\/p>\n<p>It only takes about 12 to 15 minutes to cook in the oven, and we typically serve it with one of Costco&#8217;s organic salad kits. We also love to dip each slice in ranch.<\/p>\n<p>                                Kevin&#8217;s Natural Foods cilantro-lime chicken is easy to make and delicious.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee76f2e5a80cfe05024b6&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:1972,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:1479}}\" alt=\"Multiple packages of Kevin's Natural Foods cilantro-lime chicken.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              I love serving Kevin&#8217;s Natural Foods cilantro-lime chicken with broccoli and rice.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>Kevin&#8217;s Natural Foods cilantro-lime chicken is my secret to quick weeknight meals.<\/p>\n<p>While the chicken cooks on the stovetop, I like to throw some <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-air-fryer-vegetable-recipe-from-nutritionist-photos-2022-1\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">broccoli in the air fryer<\/a> and heat up some microwavable rice.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin&#8217;s Natural Foods also offers several other chicken options, including Hawaiian-style and teriyaki.<\/p>\n<p>                                Amylu organic chicken burgers make a great protein-packed dinner.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee8462e5a80cfe05024c0&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:2785,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2089}}\" alt=\"Multiple boxes of Amylu organic chicken burgers with caramelized onion and aged white cheddar.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              Each Amylu organic chicken burger contains 19 grams of protein.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>When I go to Costco, I always make sure to pick up the Amylu organic chicken burgers with caramelized onion and aged white cheddar.<\/p>\n<p>The box comes with eight delicious patties, and each serving is packed with 19 grams of protein.<\/p>\n<p>When I need a filling dinner in a flash, I heat up one of these patties and place it inside a toasted bun with a slice of cheese, and sometimes, a little avocado for some extra flavor.<\/p>\n<p>                                The Good Foods avocado mash always comes home with me.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee90db4fb977f35983460&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:2434,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:1826}}\" alt=\"Multiple containers of Good Foods avocado mash.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              The Good Foods organic avocado mash is a great value, but doesn&#8217;t overcrowd our fridge.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>Instead of wasting half an avocado, I love buying Good Foods organic avocado mash at Costco.<\/p>\n<p>This mash, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, keeps well in the fridge and is perfect for a single serving of <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/ina-garten-easy-breakfast-lunch-avocado-toast-recipe\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">avocado toast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each box contains 16 packs of avocado mash, which is an ideal amount for my roommate and me. Plus, it doesn&#8217;t overcrowd our small fridge.<\/p>\n<p>                                I could eat the Amylu chicken breakfast sausage links every single morning.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee98db4fb977f35983464&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:1664,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:1248}}\" alt=\"Multiple packages of Amylu chicken breakfast sausage links.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              I think the Amylu chicken breakfast sausage links pair perfectly with fruit and eggs.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>The Amylu chicken breakfast sausage links are a delicious and insanely versatile breakfast item I always grab at Costco.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do these links taste great, but they also have 12 grams of protein in each serving.<\/p>\n<p>I love to eat them with fruit and eggs, or on the side of some <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/making-overnight-oats-popular-recipes-best-one-chefs-comparison\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">overnight oats<\/a> in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>                                Skinny Dipped dark-chocolate peanut butter cups are so tasty.<\/p>\n<p>                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a1ee9fa2ab5f9757add7ffa&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:2057,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:1543}}\" alt=\"Multiple bags of the Skinny Dipped dark-chocolate peanut butter cups.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                              When I want something sweet, I reach for the Skinny Dipped dark-chocolate peanut butter cups.<\/p>\n<p>                                                Morgan Hudgins          <\/p>\n<p>I have a sweet tooth, and even though I try my best to limit my sugar intake, I always love to check out the <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/healthiest-halloween-candy-2017-10\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">low-sugar candy options <\/a>at Costco.<\/p>\n<p>My go-to is the Skinny Dipped dark chocolate peanut butter cups, which only have 3 grams of sugar per serving, are gluten-free, and taste amazing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I&#8217;ve been an avid Costco shopper since childhood, and fondly remember taking a trip to the warehouse 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