Costco Connection - February 2013

FEBRUARY 2013/Vol. 28/No. 2

A lifestyle magazine for Costco members

DEPARTMENTS

COVER STORY

DAVID W. FULLER

Açaí and Sambazon A small company makes a healthy impact on the lives of many. 22 BY DAVID W. FULLER

7 Front End

BY GINNIE ROEGLIN AND DAVID W. FULLER

9 Dialogue

Letters from our readers

11 Fresh Views

Brain food for the entrepreneur

13 Consumer Connection

BY DAVID AND AMANDA HOROWITZ

15 Tech Connection

BY MARC SALTZMAN

16 Informed Debate

Is cash on its way out?

28 Creative Cooking: Book club recipes

Meals inspired by literature.

BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER

55 Arts & Entertainment

Book buyers’ picks + DVD picks

63 For Your Health

Heart health + Macular degeneration + doctor-visit tips

84 Member Connection

Every member has a unique story.

INSIDE COSTCO

FEATURES
19 Jer’s chocolate Chocolate and charity (and some-
times peanut butter) make for
a delicious social mix.
BY EVA SHAW
31 Wine Connection
The best of
the blends.
BY ANNETTE
ALVAREZ-PETERS
35 Calling for backup!
A primer on generators
to keep you from getting caught
in the dark.
BY ERIK J. MARTIN
39 Redo the loo A good bathroom remodel is well
worth the investment.
BY KIP KOEHLER
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45 Boat dollars and sense

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BY RANDY SCOTT

48 Photo Contest winners! 39,748 entries. 618 Costco locations. Eight countries.

Here are the winners.

53 Book Pick: A Good American Alex George explores the ideas of home and traditions.

BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER

59 2, 4, 6, 8, how do we resuscitate?

The American Heart Association guidelines for CPR techniques have changed.

BY ALICE SHAPIN

69 Costco Travel:
Orlando theme parks
Universal Orlando and Walt
Disney World resorts take
guests to the movies.
BY T. FOSTER JONES
71 Kirkland Signature™ Rum
This fine spirit is now
appearing on select Costco
shelves. Yo ho ho!
BY ROMAR NICHOLS
78 Buying Smart:
Kirkland Signature oils
High-quality oils for every
cooking need.