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COSTCO WHOLESALE
An Update for Costco Members
As a Costco Member in a participating region, you are invited to take part in a short questionnaire. Qualified participants may receive both a **Keurig Coffee Maker** and a **12‐month membership term provided at no charge** as part of t
his program.
Here is what eligible members may receive by participating:
Keurig Coffee Maker for the first 2,000 qualifying Costco Members who complete the questionnaire, with no payment required for items received.
12‐month membership term provided at no charge to eligible participants, with no payment required for this membership term.
Participation in the questionnaire is provided at no charge for invited Costco Members in participating regions or locations.
Availability is based on number of participants and qualification under the program guidelines.
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Why you are receiving this
You are being contacted because you are a current Costco Member in a participating region. This questionnaire is part of an ongoing effort to understand how members use Costco services and how membership benefits can continue
to evolve.
How the questionnaire works
Members who choose to participate will be asked a brief series of questions about their shopping experiences and membership preferences. Responses help inform Costco planning, while qualifying participants may receive the Keur
ig Coffee Maker and membership term benefit described above.
Costco Members who qualify under the program guidelines will not be billed or charged for the Keurig Coffee Maker or the 12‐month membership term provided at no charge.
Thank you for being a Costco Member and for considering this invitation to share your perspective.
The culinary team gathered in the break room to compare notes about their recent cooking experiments, and the conversation turned into an extended exchange of ideas that everyone wanted to write down for later reference.
Maya started by describing a roasted vegetable sheet pan supper she had tried the previous weekend, built around carrots, sweet potatoes, red onions, and chickpeas tossed with olive oil, smoked paprika, and a small amount of ground coriander.
She mentioned that the key step for her was preheating the pan itself so the vegetables made contact with very hot metal, which helped them brown more evenly and kept the texture pleasantly firm instead of turning soft.
Jon replied that he liked to use a similar method but preferred cauliflower and broccoli florets, along with wedges of fennel, which bring a light, aromatic quality when they caramelize around the edges.
He suggested sprinkling a mixture of breadcrumbs and finely grated hard cheese over the vegetables during the last ten minutes in the oven so the top develops a crisp, golden layer that contrasts with the tender centers.
Across the table, Priya opened her notebook and started listing variations, including one centered on zucchini and cherry tomatoes with oregano, basil, and a hint of lemon zest added just before serving, so the freshness of the citrus remains noticea
ble.
She also wrote down an idea for a cold version that would work well for next-day lunches: roasted vegetables chilled and combined with cooked farro, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a simple vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of
Dijon mustard.
As they talked, someone brought up soups, and the group shifted to sharing techniques for building flavor slowly without relying on heavy additions of salt.
Luis described starting with a base of onions, celery, and carrots cooked over gentle heat until the edges began to brown, then adding tomato paste and letting it toast briefly before pouring in broth, beans, or lentils.
He explained that this sequence created a deeper flavor foundation, especially when finished with a splash of vinegar or a squeeze of citrus to brighten the overall taste right before serving.
Nina contributed an outline for a simple noodle soup that could be adapted to many ingredients on hand: simmer ginger and garlic with broth, add thinly sliced vegetables and cooked noodles, then finish with herbs like cilantro or scallions.
She emphasized that cutting the vegetables into similar shapes and sizes helped them cook at the same rate and made the final bowl more visually appealing.
Before the meeting ended, the team decided to collect all of these notes into a shared document, so anyone could reference the roasting times, seasoning combinations, and serving suggestions the next time they needed everyday meal inspiration.
They agreed to revisit the discussion in a few weeks, planning to focus on grains and legumes, with each person bringing one dish and a short description of how they approached texture, seasoning, and storage for busy weeknight schedules.
By the time everyone returned to their regular tasks, the whiteboard in the room was covered with short phrases like “contrast of textures,” “use of acidity,” and “make extra for lunch,” reminders of a conversation that turned casual reci
pe talk into a practical guide for future cooking sessions.
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<h1 style="margin:0 0 8px 0; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size:22px; line-height:1.3; color:#22252b; font-weight:bold;">An Update for Costco Members</h1>
<p style="margin:0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; color:#5b6472;">As a Costco Member in a participating region, you are invited to take part in a short questionnaire. Qualified participants may
receive both a **Keurig Coffee Maker** and a **12‐month membership term provided at no charge** as part of this program.</p>
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<p style="margin:0 0 8px 0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:bold; color:#22252b;">Here is what eligible members may receive by participating:</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><strong style="color:#22252b;">Keurig Coffee Maker</strong> for the first 2,000 qualifying Costco Members who complete the questionnaire, with no payment required for items received.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><strong style="color:#22252b;">12‐month membership term provided at no charge</strong> to eligible participants, with no payment required for this membership term.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:0;">Participation in the questionnaire is provided at no charge for invited Costco Members in participating regions or locations.</li>
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<p style="margin:4px 0 0 0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height:1.4; color:#757f8c;">Availability is based on number of participants and qualification under the program guidelines.</p>
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<p style="margin:0; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size:12px; line-height:1.6; color:#444b55;">You are being contacted because you are a current Costco Member in a participating region. This questio
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<h2 style="margin:0 0 6px 0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14px; color:#3f63a8; font-weight:bold;">How the questionnaire works</h2>
<p style="margin:0; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size:12px; line-height:1.6; color:#444b55;">Members who choose to participate will be asked a brief series of questions about their shopping experi
ences and membership preferences. Responses help inform Costco planning, while qualifying participants may receive the Keurig Coffee Maker and membership term benefit described above.</p>
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e 12‐month membership term provided at no charge.</p>
<p style="margin:6px 0 0 0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height:1.6; color:#5b6472;">Thank you for being a Costco Member and for considering this invitation to share your perspective.</p>
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The culinary team gathered in the break room to compare notes about their recent cooking experiments, and the conversation turned into an extended exchange of ideas that everyone wanted to write down for later reference.<br>
Maya started by describing a roasted vegetable sheet pan supper she had tried the previous weekend, built around carrots, sweet potatoes, red onions, and chickpeas tossed with olive oil, smoked paprika, and a small amount of ground coriander.<br>
She mentioned that the key step for her was preheating the pan itself so the vegetables made contact with very hot metal, which helped them brown more evenly and kept the texture pleasantly firm instead of turning soft.<br>
Jon replied that he liked to use a similar method but preferred cauliflower and broccoli florets, along with wedges of fennel, which bring a light, aromatic quality when they caramelize around the edges.<br>
He suggested sprinkling a mixture of breadcrumbs and finely grated hard cheese over the vegetables during the last ten minutes in the oven so the top develops a crisp, golden layer that contrasts with the tender centers.<br>
Across the table, Priya opened her notebook and started listing variations, including one centered on zucchini and cherry tomatoes with oregano, basil, and a hint of lemon zest added just before serving, so the freshness of the citrus remains noticea
ble.<br>
She also wrote down an idea for a cold version that would work well for next-day lunches: roasted vegetables chilled and combined with cooked farro, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a simple vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of
Dijon mustard.<br>
As they talked, someone brought up soups, and the group shifted to sharing techniques for building flavor slowly without relying on heavy additions of salt.<br>
Luis described starting with a base of onions, celery, and carrots cooked over gentle heat until the edges began to brown, then adding tomato paste and letting it toast briefly before pouring in broth, beans, or lentils.<br>
He explained that this sequence created a deeper flavor foundation, especially when finished with a splash of vinegar or a squeeze of citrus to brighten the overall taste right before serving.<br>
Nina contributed an outline for a simple noodle soup that could be adapted to many ingredients on hand: simmer ginger and garlic with broth, add thinly sliced vegetables and cooked noodles, then finish with herbs like cilantro or scallions.<br>
She emphasized that cutting the vegetables into similar shapes and sizes helped them cook at the same rate and made the final bowl more visually appealing.<br>
Before the meeting ended, the team decided to collect all of these notes into a shared document, so anyone could reference the roasting times, seasoning combinations, and serving suggestions the next time they needed everyday meal inspiration.<br>
They agreed to revisit the discussion in a few weeks, planning to focus on grains and legumes, with each person bringing one dish and a short description of how they approached texture, seasoning, and storage for busy weeknight schedules.<br>
By the time everyone returned to their regular tasks, the whiteboard in the room was covered with short phrases like “contrast of textures,” “use of acidity,” and “make extra for lunch,” reminders of a conversation that turned casual reci
pe talk into a practical guide for future cooking sessions.<br>
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