Guess what I saw at Costco the other day? Bolani!
You’ve probably seen them at any number of SF Bay Area farmers markets, they’re those baked stuffed flatbreads by East and West Gourmet Afghan Food. They also make the very yummy sauces to go with the flatbreads. I’ve written before about their spinach bolani in detail here.
They were doing a “roadshow” at Costco – giving out samples like there’s no tomorrow. Two packs of bolani for $8.99, the sauces come in 3-pack combos for $11.49 (At Whole Foods, the bolani is $5.79 for one pack and the sauce is $4.99 each). Everything is vegan except for the Garlic Mint Cheese, make sure you look at which combo pack has what.
They’re going to be doing the roadshow thing at various Costco locations in California through the end of the month, but I couldn’t find a schedule of where they’re going to be next. I’m hoping they’ll become a regular Costco item.
Strolling down the aisle towards checkout, there was another vegan food roadshow. What are the chances of that happening? This time it’s earnest eats with their baked whole food bars. I have to admit I’ve never heard of them before trying a sample.
They’re good! Whole foods, minimally processed, no preservatives or artificial ingredients and baked with almond butter – the taste and smell were great.
They were offering three flavors at the roadshow – almond trail mix (my favorite), apple ginger, and cran lemon zest. $10.89 for a box of twelve, they can mix and match the flavors for you. They’ll be a regular item at Costco stores in SF Bay Area and in the LA area starting in June.
The pumpkin bolani is my favorite food, period. Don’t ask me to explain, but I hope you get to try the pumpkin one if you haven’t. OMG, If they carried bolanis at my local Costco, I’d buy them by the bucketload.
This makes me wish I was a Costco shopper! Alas, there are none in my area. :(
Nice! I don’t shop at Costco, but if I did I would want to try those dips!
You hit the Costco jackpot! I’ve never encountered a Costco sample I could eat, but since I’ve conquered my Costco phobia and joined, I’ve found lots of great food to buy! Next time I’m there, I’ll look for boloni.
That is so awesome! I will have to keep an eye out at my Costco!
Nice! I’ll look for it at my Costco.
Say what? I need to hit up Costco for some of that good vegan food! I’m so glad they’re featuring such great vegan products…who would’ve thought!? By the way, I’m glad I found your blog b/c I’m also in the Bay Area and you have some great places to find vegan foods! Thanks!
My husband and I are crazy about these Bolani at Costco but now they’re gone. Sigh! I hate that. I’m trying to find out now where we can purchase them, though I’ve asked Costco to carry this brand. We liked both lentil & spinach but I’d try the others if they crried ’em.
The sauces we’ve tried are the eggplant, tomato and pesto and they are great too. I put a dab of sour cream on it as well. Fabulous! And really easy. I keep a couple packs frozen and pop it in the oven for 12 min. Perfect.
That’s a bummer. I was just at the Redwood City Costco the other day and they’re available there. They were actually doing a roadshow offering samples of everything. Maybe they just ran out at your location? I like the spinach one too. If you see them again, try the pumpkin. :-)