Valentine's Day

10 Costco Must-Haves for Valentine’s Day

Patty Catalano
Patty CatalanoFood Editor at The Kitchn
The only subject that has ever held my attention has been food, because there’s no end to what you can taste, smell, learn, and cook. I patchworked my way to recipe development and food writing by earning degrees in Family & Consumer Sciences (you may have known it as Home Ec) and Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Science, and working anywhere that would take me: university food services, local bakeries, and the set of Good Eats on Food Network. Early on, I asked my mom how she knew what a cookbook recipe (with no pictures) would look and taste like. While my mom was there to teach me, I realized that not everyone has someone to turn to for trusted cooking guidance. I try every day to be that person for The Kitchn’s readers by sharing smart recipes they can feel proud to serve. Recipe development is the most fun job I can imagine, but it also comes with a lot of dirty dishes and hours spent in the grocery store. I’ve found that I actually really love grocery shopping — especially at Costco and Aldi — and it brings me such joy to share my finds with The Kitchn readers.
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There’s no better place to start your holiday shopping — even when that holiday is Valentine’s Day — than Costco. Members know that this store is unlike any other with heartwarming deals on everything you’ll need to celebrate the one you love. (Even if that’s just you!) Costco has you covered whether you’re popping the question or popping open a bottle of bubbly.

Here are 10 fun Costco finds to help you play Cupid this year.

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1. Desserts On Us Almond & Dark Chocolate Laceys, $9 for 25 ounces

Given the choice of a lacy black dress or these Almond & Dark Chocolate Laceys, we’d choose the crispy toffee and cocoa wafers every time. These cookies are everything a Valentine’s date night should be: sweet, decadent, and one-of-a-kind.

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2. Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix, $11 for 120 ounces

Brownies have officially dethroned the drugstore heart-shaped box of chocolate as the V-Day sweet of choice. Thankfully, Costco carries our favorite mix, the only one you can pass off as homemade.

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3. Roses, $18 for 2 dozen

We’d be a fool not to mention roses for Valentine’s Day. Floral prices can really soar like Cupid’s arrow this time of year, so Costco is your best bet for getting the buds at a bargain price.

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4. Delsey Carbonite 20-Inch Carry-On, $50

If you’re surprising your Valentine with a romantic weekend get-away, you’ll need a shiny new suitcase for the trip. Tie a bow on this garnet-hued carry-on to deliver the news.

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5. Kirkland Signature Marinated Artichoke Hearts, $10 for 33 ounces

Not one to celebrate Valentine’s Day the way Hallmark intended? You can still get into the spirit by embracing hearts of all kinds. Add these tasty marinated artichoke hearts to a charcuterie board for a romantic movie night in or feed your board-game-playing besties a snack dinner, starting with Spinach and Artichoke Dip.

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6. Wild Lobster Tails, $29 per pound

If Valentine’s Day means something truly special, why celebrate it with the same steak dinner year after year? This year, serve the one you love buttery, tender lobster tail in a silky bisque for two.

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7. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts, $14 for 24 ounces

With a day of chocolate and conversation hearts ahead, start the morning with a pretty pink smoothie — but make it holiday with a scoop of hemp hearts.

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8. SunDate Medjool Dates, $12 for 2 pounds

Still looking for a date this Valentine’s Day? Swipe right on these.

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9. Fuji Instax Camera, $80

There’s no question you’ll capture every memory this Valentine’s Day on camera, but instead of posting on Instagram, hold the images in an instant! Snap a shot and share the square for a truly personal Valentine.

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10. Kirkland Signature Dark Chocolate Belgian Thins, $9 for 17.6 ounces

Show your co-workers how much you care: Tie some nutty Belgian chocolate pieces up in a baggie with a simple bow for the people who make showing up for work worth it.

What are you picking up at Costco this Valentine’s Day?

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