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DANVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- The Danville Costco was the place to be for hundreds of shoppers on Thursday. That's because of a special celebrity appearance by actor Simu Liu. He was at one of the store's signature sample stands, which featured the modern Chinese food brand MìLà. Liu is the company's chief content officer. MìLà served up pork, chicken, and shrimp soup dumplings, and Liu took photos with fans. He and the food brand's president even surprised a few shoppers.

A $60 annual Costco membership is valid at all 904 warehouse locations worldwide, including Canada, China, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, and the UK. So, armed with my membership card while on a trip to Iceland in 2023, I visited the country's only Costco store. Like the US, Iceland - one of the most expensive countries in the world - is experiencing rising costs of living, so bulk buying at places like Costco is a popular option for locals and visitors.

Costco is known for its enormous selection of items that you can get in bulk. While there are clear favorites that are hyped up for a reason, like the rotisserie chicken or the chicken bake that topped the list of Costco food court items, we wanted to shout out some sleeper hits that you can find within the aisles of the warehouse. It can be hard to know what to get, especially if particular item is not promoted enough.

One of the best online sources for info about new Costco products has posted a new bakery item that looks irresistible. Laura Jayne Lamb, who runs Instagram's Costco Hot Finds, shared a video highlighting a roasted garlic butter baguette with parmesan cheese that she found at a Midwest Costco warehouse. The bread comes in a package of two baguettes for just $8.99.

You don't need to travel to some fancy ice cream shop or diner to enjoy a delicious fall-inspired sundae. You can whip one up right in the Costco parking lot, and all you need is two fan-favorite items: the ready-made Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie from the store's bakery section and a cup of vanilla ice cream from the food court.

I shop at Costco at least once a week for myself and my teenage daughter. Frozen pineapples are a key ingredient in my daughter's post-track-practice smoothies. Costco's rotisserie chicken is another staple that we use in a variety of meals throughout the week. As a mom and business owner, I've learned that fueling a young athlete requires more than just smart nutrition. It also requires curiosity for trying new things and finding ways to enjoy the process together.

The pumpkin spice bagels are a limited-time seasonal offering that's reportedly lasting through October. The wholesaler has slowly been rolling out its pumpkin-flavored bakery items, keeping its shoppers on their toes each passing week. Fans were super excited to spot the most-beloved pumpkin pie on the shelves in late August, followed by the autumnal return of Costco's pumpkin cheesecake (though it's a little different this year).

After sampling 5 Kirkland Signature olive oils from Costco, our taste tester discovered that Kirkland Signature extra virgin Siurana olive oil is better left for finishing dishes rather than cooking them. This is largely due to its higher price tag, and the fact that it has enough flavor to hold its own as a finishing oil. Martha Stewart encourages home chefs to have several olive oils stocked in their kitchens, and this bottle is a reliable option for using more sparingly.

At the time of writing, the warehouse grocery store chain had 81 million paid members globally. Some are more keen than others. To give you an idea: Married couple David and Susan Schwartz have written about their love for Costco in a self-published book, which documents their journey visiting more than 200 Costco locations around the world. That's the kind of love Costco inspires, with its low prices, in-house food court, and unique product offerings.

Costco holds a unique place in American culture. With its famous rotisserie chickens, famous food court items, bulk products sold on pallets, affordable prices, eccentric product offerings, and warehouse design, Costco has captured the imagination, wallets, and hyper-fixation of Americans for years. Unlike typical grocery shopping, the sheer volume and variety of products available at Costco leave room for creative shopping styles.

If you've been an avid Costco shopper for at least a decade, there may be some old cookbooks hiding in your kitchen that you've totally forgotten about. A series of Costco's own cookbooks, titled "The Costco Way," ran from 2002 to 2015 and was distributed for free annually on Black Friday. Eventually, the store stopped publishing the series in favor of Costco Connection magazine, its monthly publication that features some recipes. But, as all home chefs know, nothing beats a good classic cookbook.

Two dozen eggs, a gallon of milk, 30 rolls of toilet paper - and one ounce of 24 karat gold. While that might be one of the more expensive grocery runs a Costco shopper might make, it is one that could realistically happen. Costco sells hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver each month. There are two ways to buy bars and coins from the wholesale club: online and in-store at certain warehouses. Here's what that looks like.

I bought Costco's organic Brussels sprouts, and over half of them were eaten by bugs.

When you go grocery shopping, you're usually looking for items to put in your refrigerator. It's hard to imagine a kitchen without one, which means it's easy to forget that those chilly chambers had to come from somewhere. But sometimes life gives you a clear reminder - maybe your fridge breaks, or starts to feel far too small for your family.

You know it's officially cozy season when Costco rolls out the massive 3.5-pound Sand + Fog candles. These candles are so huge that shoppers say they'll last you through the end of the year (and maybe into next fall and winter, too!). And this year there are new scents that are perfect for the upcoming cozy season. Last year the Sand + Fog candles came in a fairly basic cube-shaped glass vessel with a wooden top.

Imagine planning the perfect weekend dinner. Maybe you're going to grill some steaks, or you have a new pasta dish in mind. You went shopping and picked up everything you needed, including fresh, delicious asparagus. After a day in the fridge, you open the bag and a strong smell of rotten asparagus fills your kitchen. Dinner is ruined and you need a new plan.