Ginny Sher wrote:
> [snip]
> It brings to mind that many of us probably experiment buying
something
> new at a market such as Costco, on occassion. What food items have
> all of you purchased on a whim that turned out to be a lucky surprise
> when you got it home?

A small thing, but fits your question well. Since childhood I loved
cranberry relish, right out of the can. Thought it was the best part
of the turkey holiday meal. Some years ago Trader Joe's introduced a
cranberry-orange relish and I bought it on a whim, not to replace but
in addition to the regular stuff. Thought guests might like it. It
turned out to be a huge improvement over something I already thought
was perfect. Needless to say, it's now a staple here. -aem