Trader Joe’s - What to get?
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Comments (6)I don't buy anything frozen at TJs or premade - I go there for inexpensive organic fresh vegetables and fruit, breads & tortillas, cold cuts and cheeses, and dried fruit and nuts. I buy chocolate there as well. I don't like their ice cream, and I don't like their mayonnaise, but those are the only two things that I prefer to buy elsewhere that I can think of. There are many things they do not have, such as grits and cornmeal, and I do not remember seeing frozen juices, but their bottled cranberry juice is the best and a great price. I think I got blueberry juice there also. I don't buy anything from the above list either. Lars...See MoreWhat to try at Trader Joe's?
Comments (12)I asked this same question over a year ago, when my experiences at TJ's were mostly failures. Since the, I've come to love the store, but it is hit or miss. As long as you know what's good there, it's terrific. Here are some things I like: - cereal - milton's breads (with 5 grams fiber/slice) - banana choc. chip muffins (6 pack) with 7 grams protein (great snack for kids in school) - various cheeses - good prices on empire chicken - whole and pieces - trader giotto's frozen pizzas (not the refrigerated ones) - frozen brown rice - box of 3 pouches (heats in 3 minutes and is quite good) - ciabotti rolls - frozen cheddar and potato perogi's - frozen little chocolate cheesecakes (thaws in 10 minutes - very handy for unplanned desserts) By the way, I bought frozen tilapia there - and also some fresh from Costco's that I had frozen. I was making a big batch of fish, so I used both. Hands down, Costco's was better. Really fresh and inexpensive. The TJ's wasn't bad - but it wasn't good either. If it had been my first taste of tilapia, it would also have been my last. I have a question for TJ'ers - Ive gotten flank steak there several times. The first few times I thought it was very good (it's prepackaged from New Zealand), but the last time wasn't very good - I just don't know if that was the meat or we overgrilled it or undertrimmed the silverskin. then I had flank steak from Costco which was excellent (and cooked correctly). So in retrospect, I wonder how TJ's flank steak is. Any opinions? Lynn....See MoreChance to Get Trader Joe's stuff-Suggestions?
Comments (23)Have to say that the "1000 layer crackers" are so very good! They don't look very fancy but have just the best texture and a grainy/nutty flavor that complements, but doesn't overpower, a good cheese. They are my new favorite cracker. I'm not crazy for pretzels and generally choose other snacks over them, but those chocolate covered, peanut butter filled pretzels are something else. The filling has bits of nut and the chocolate is smooth and fine. The texture and little hint of salt from the pretzel makes it all sing. We didn't end up using the frozen appetizers. DH made a run to his favorite cheese place and got such a nice assortment that with bread, crackers, grapes, sliced pears & apples and nuts we were good to go for the number of people we had. I'll report on how I like them when we try them. Thanks to everyone who keeps posting their favorites. My list of "must try" items is growing!...See MoreRed and White Striped mini from Trader Joe’s
Comments (3)Helen, Thanks for the ID! Yes Gigi is exactly right from pictures on HMF. I spent time searching but could never find it, so it’s much appreciated. I am usually not drawn to stripped roses, but it was refusing to die and begging to be planted outside. And I do have a red and white rose theme going on in one part of my yard. HMF has a flower size mistake since these blooms are about 1.75” and definitely not 4”. I am pleased to see HMF says this won’t be a large plant. It just sent out a 12” cane with a few fat buds on top. How large do yours get?...See MoreKatieC
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