SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Images Croissants are one of Costco’s most-lauded bakery items. But Costco looked at what could be considered a near-perfect product and decided to one-up the excellence. These croissant pinwheels are oversized, larger than my hand certainly. Credit:SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Images That’s why you’ll also want to plan to warm them slightly before enjoying the pastries. A box of six pinwheels is just $11.99, bringing each one in at less than $2....

This new treat is sure to wow your guests. Meghan Overdeep Costcohas always baked one heck of acheesecake, and this new creation is no exception. In fact, it might just be worth its own trip. Credit:Meghan Overdeep The latest Costco bakery item to test my willpower (and win) is the strawberry streusel cheesecake. Digging into it, I was surprised by how thick it is. Like any good cheesecake, it’s somehow dense and fluffy at the same time....

Don’t worry, the $1.50 hot dog deal isn’t going anywhere. “It’s available now in select locations,“Costco Buysshared Monday to Instagram. The news was met with a flood of conflicting opinions. Credit:Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images One user wrote, “I prefer Pepsi products.” Another added, “I cant wait for a $1.50 hot dog and crisp Diet Coke.” Costco CEO Ron Vachris officially announced the news during aJanuary 23 shareholders meeting....

And its only $13. The bulk retailer is now selling old-schoolTupperware XL Food Storage Containersboth in-store and online. Customers whomiss the old Costco rotisserie chicken containersare especially thrilled by this addition. Credit:Getty Images They also feature a removable grooved tray to help drain juices away and circulate air. Need something big for meal prep andleftovers? Simply remove the tray, and youll be left with an ordinary storage container on a much bigger scale....

We bought and tried the White Chocolate-Raspberry Round Cake so you don’t have to. Kimberly Holland/Southern Living We are typically big fans of the Costco bakery’s new creations. We loved theMaple Butter Pecan Bar Cakereleased earlier this season. Credit:Kimberly Holland/Southern Living Every layer of that dessert was well conceived and executed. We also went crazy for the food court’sDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookieswhen they hit the warmer in the spring. But being fans of Costco’s baked goods means sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose....

It’s made for people who love coffee. Their newest cheesecake creation will certainly have you reaching for your membership card and car keys. A tiramisu cheesecake is the newest bakery specialty. Credit:Kimberly Holland/Southern Living Not all stores have it currently, per social media reports. A second said, “It’s delicious highly recommend.” For a big party, it would certainly be a winning choiceonce cheesecake easily has 16 servings. Credit:Kimberly Holland/Southern Living...

It’s big enough for two to four, but too tasty to share, some fans admit. Kimberly Holland One Costco bakery staff member shared a teaser onReddit. “Also they are probably 4 to 5 times bigger than a regular Costco cookie. Credit:Getty Images These dough pucks were almost the size of a baseball.” So how do they taste? But at this scale, these cookies are definitely big enough to shareif you’re feeling generous....

For a dreamy backyard farm in outdoor spaces of all sizes. Feathered friends deserve a bit of luxury too, after all. To suit a Southern summer, the ceiling has radiant barrier sheathing to keep the coop cooler. Credit:OverEZ Chicken Coop Essentially, itsa lavish guest housefor your chickens. If youre new to backyard farming, youll also be thrilled with the extras. The waterer allows for three chickens to drink at a time....

Getty Images Noticing that younger generations don’tsound so Southernanymore? It’s not your imagination, according tonew research out of Georgia. (Linguists call thatdrawn-out pronunciationa diphthong, or gliding vowel, in case y’all were wondering.) Credit:Getty Images She conducted the study along with researchers from University of Georgia and Brigham Young University. Glass said additional research is underway with Black residents. “It’s challenging to pinpoint the exact reasons, Glass says. While we don’t have definitive answers, there were significant social shifts during that period....

Krispy Kreme The first day of summer deserves a little fanfare. (Youll also hear us frequentlycomment on the heat, too.) Heres what to expect: It wouldnt be Krispy Kreme if they didnt throw some freebies in the mix. Credit:Krispy Kreme The chain will also be giving out free summer surprise Original Glazed dozens to randomly selected guests on Thursday. Credit:Krispy Kreme

Just don’t forget the gravy and mashed potatoes. Do you prefer country-fried steak or chicken-fried steak? This comparison shows how these two classic Southern dishes add up. Credit: Southern Living If you want to really raise some eyebrows, tell someone you add saltine crackers to your flour mixture. Give thisrecipea try and see if you don’t agree. Country-fried steak, sometimes called smothered steak, is simply dredged through the flour and fried on both sides....

Ham hash is a deeply savory, meaty way to hurry guests out of bed for breakfast. Cook until the potatoes are tender, adding in garlic, pepper, and salt. Add a tossed green salad to round out the meal. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez Transfer ham to a plate lined with paper towels. Cook potatoes and vegetables: Return skillet to medium-high, and melt butter in skillet. Add potatoes, onion, and bell pepper, spreading in an even layer....

He was 88 years old. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Country music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died Saturday at his home in Hawaii. He was 88 years old. Credit:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Were all so blessed for our time with him. Born in Brownsville, Texas, on June 22, 1936, Kristofferson was a man of many talents. Kristofferson moved to Nashville in 1965, where he was eventually discovered by none other thanJohnny Cash....