buffalo journeys

  This is a variation on a theme of fettuccine from an earlier post ( What’s Cooking with Costco? Vol. 1: Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo ). It’s meatless, for those abstaining from meat during Lent. What you need:  - fettuccine,  - alfredo sauce  - mushrooms (optional)  - spinach (optional) You can get all these items at other places, not just at Costco, but the bulk pricing and selections at Costco makes this a great meal at a decent price to feed a family. Follow the directions on the fettuccine packaging. Costco has these in the refrigerated section, but the pantry fettuccine will do as well. Pour a jar of Rao’s Alfredo sauce in a pan, and heat it up. I used one jar per package of Alfredo. The Costco size comes in two in one offering, meaning 2 packages of fettuccine in each purchase and 2 jars of Alfredo sauce in each purchase. Use one jar/package for now and another jar/package for later, or use both depending on the size of your family. Combine the coo...

  The seasonal offerings from Costco lately has been great. For a while after the pandemic, it seems as though Costco has lost its groove, but lately, it looks like Costco has gotten its groove back. We’ve found some great and tasty items that’s made everyone happy at the dinner table, even our pickiest eater.  * Mashed Avocados - I love that this comes in individual packs. One of my little ones is a fan of avocado toasts. * Sweet potato fries - We love any type of fries, but we love sweet potato fries even more. Just pop it in the oven or air fryer.  * Kimchi - I'm the only one eating this, but that's ok because it is delicious. I'm excited to find this at Costco because it's normally hard to find in our neck of the woods. I hope Costco keeps carrying this. * Brie Bites - Brie that's individually packed, need I say more. It's so good with croissants and sandwiches. * Portuguese Custard Tarts - This is very good. It takes time to prepare in the oven or air fryer...

  The year 2024 is starting to shape up to be a rocky ride, so buckle up, here we go! Valentine’s day is on the same day as Ash Wednesday. Observe Ash Wednesday, and celebrate Valentine’s day early.

The Lunar New Year is on February 10 this year. I sound like a broken record here, but it's one of those years where a lot of significant dates are shifted early. I like holidays; it's like the seasons helping mark the passage of time. It's something to look forward to.  Wishing you a joyous year filled with good health!