Shopping at Costco before Christmas or the New Year celebration can be an agitated and busy experience, as many people are likely to be doing their holiday shopping and stocking up on supplies for the festive season, and most of them wait to the last minute.
The store is likely to be crowded, with long lines at the checkout and possibly limited availability of certain products. Also, some items can turn into the bestsellers of the season, as it is happening with the product we will tell you next. This happens for different reasons: maybe for the price-value balance, or because it’s simply so good that it sales itself.
The best-selling item from Costco you should try right now
First of all, I have to say that I love brie cheese. Few cheeses are as versatile as brie, because it can be prepared in so many ways, from salty to sweet dishes, with meats or vegetables or even with fruit. Brie cheese pairs well with ingredients such as apples, pears, grapes and figs, honey, spreads or jams, and a wide variety of nuts.
For years and years, Mediterranean families have been cooking this cheese with figs for special occasions. And hear me out on this: next time you see the Fotis Baked Brie with Walnut and Fig, grab a box and try it. You won’t regret it.
This baked brie with chopped walnuts and fig jam is perfect for a formal dinner, or just a casual gathering. It delivers a strong yet elegant variety of flavors in your mouth, from the subtle notes of nuts and earthiness to the buttery and mushroomy sensations and textures. In this particular brie, when baked, you will also have new feels because the outside crust will turn into an almost smokey flavor and the whole experience changes. The fig jam will move the balance scale to the center, and the crunchy walnuts closes the plate.
It’s really easy to prepare in the oven:
Preheat oven to 375˚ F. Open carton, remove plastic wrap and soak pad from bottom of brie. Place par baked brie on cookie sheet. Once oven is ready, place cookie sheet with par baked brie on middle shelf and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Check brie every 5 minutes, oven temperatures and cooking times may vary. Remove baked brie from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Save time by planning your shopping trip
It may be difficult to navigate the aisles and find what you’re looking for in the middle of the Christmas season, as the store is likely to be full of shoppers trying to find gifts, decorations, and food for the holiday. You may also find that some popular items, such as electronics and toys, are sold out due to high demand.
It is a good idea to plan your shopping trip in advance, by making a list of the items you need, and try to go early in the day or late at night to avoid the busiest times. Remember that, in order to be able to shop at Costco, you should have a membership that allows you to access special deals and discounts on holiday-related items.