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What's Good At Trader Joes?

BunSnoop — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:12:27 GMT

I have never been to Trader Joe's. Drove past one yesterday and the parking lot was just packed!!

Can you do all of your weekly shopping at Trader Joes? What is it about Trader Joe's that everyone loves? Are there certain speciality items that they carry which makes everyone go there?

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

LindaSal — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:18:13 GMT

I love Trader Joes!! I live about a half hour or so from the one near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Ma. You will find a lot of different brands there, many organic foods. They usually have beautiful flowers and great prices on wine. Only thing missing IMO is there is no deli counter or butcher counter. They do though sell quality packaged meats. And of course lots of fruits and veggies. I think you should definately give it a try.

Happy shopping

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

Krimpette — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:22:07 GMT

It's my go-to store and I shop there every week. But if I had to select one single most favorite item, it's likely to be their canned corn! (The can with the yellow label.). This is as good as any corn I've ever tasted! Of course, there are so many other good things that I can't think of them all. But what I love most about my local TJ's - their employees! It's always a fun, happy place to shop!

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Sooner — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:24:31 GMT

Ginger snaps, refrigerated pizza dough (not as good as homemade but good and can be frozen), and cookies in red tin.

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blueroses47 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:30:40 GMT

There are many things that I haven't tried yet, but what I find I go back to time and time again are the dressings, condiments, sauces. The bottled salad dressings are all pretty good (I love, love the peanut vinigrette that I use as a cooking sauce for quick Asian dishes). I'm a person who generally does NOT like bottled salad dressings, so that says something.

Their bagel seasoning is great, and they had a coffee rub for meat that was so good, but has disappeared from the shelves.

I have tried some of the prepared dishes and while they were okay and nicely flavored, I always found them lacking in protein or substance, or something and was often disappointed so I stopped trying them.

Of course, the wine is good.

There are many things I have yet to try....I'll have to try that canned corn.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

jackthebear — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:31:18 GMT

milk is cheaper

great cheese

Irish Breakfast tea

teeny tiny avocados

lots of great frozen food ready to eat or add to

I could go on and on, ours has a sampling bar never had anything bad

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

FastDogWalker2 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:32:01 GMT

I don't do my weekly shopping there but my list of things I love include: frozen broccoli, Kringle Danish Coffee Cakes, Winter Spice Coffee, cheeses, Cocktail Sauce, Olives, Pasta, Chocolates, Body Wash, Tingle Shampoo and Conditioner, WINE!!! Wow, I could go on!

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

Hoovermom — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:43:38 GMT

"Everything but the bagel" seasoning is awesome on anything, veggies, eggs, meats. Also they have a fabulous peach bellini.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

blueroses47 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:50:24 GMT

@Hoovermom wrote:
"Everything but the bagel" seasoning is awesome on anything, veggies, eggs, meats. Also they have a fabulous peach bellini.

That's the bagel seasoning that I love. I almost can't live without it.

I forgot to mention the ginger tumeric tea. That's so good.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

ID2 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:00:36 GMT

Sorry gang but I still fail to see the attraction to this store! I was in the city last week and as a favor to my DIL I stopped at got what she wanted from Trader Joes. Ugh, I really dislike shopping there! I walked up and down the aisles trying to see what all the lovers like, and I just don't get it. I quickly left hoping never to return again.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

kaydee50 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:05:58 GMT

The plain or cinnamon raisin bagels; cod provencale--serving for 1; eggs are cheaper than our supermarket; feta cheese; fish. There are other items that I can't think of off hand. It is possible to do all your shopping there. I actually tried their toilet paper and liked it. But obviously the selection is not as large as a supermarket's. As another poster stated, the employees are very friendly and helpful. I walk there every week--it's only a few blocks way!!

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tobe — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:16:05 GMT

Better'n Peanut Butter. I stock up and buy at least 4 jars at a time. It is lower in sugar and lower in calories than regular peanut butter. It is so good!!

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

Kachina624 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:33:37 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
milk is cheaper
great cheese
Irish Breakfast tea
teeny tiny avocados
lots of great frozen food ready to eat or add to

I could go on and on, ours has a sampling bar never had anything bad

@jackthebear. Who wants a teeny, tiny avocado? I recently read they've developed a huge avocado that weighs about 4lbs. I'm holding out for that.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

panda1234 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:58:05 GMT

@Hoovermom wrote:
"Everything but the bagel" seasoning is awesome on anything, veggies, eggs, meats. Also they have a fabulous peach bellini.

@Hoovermom Can not be without this, always have to have a backup bottle.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

DiAnne — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:46:18 GMT

I just came back from Trader Joe's - picked up some wine and cheese. They have great prices on both.

Re: What's Good At Trader Joes?

BunSnoop — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:10:28 GMT

Thank you everyone for mentioning you're favorite items.

After the holidays, when the store maybe won't be quite as busy, I'll have to stop in and see what I find.

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wonderfulworld — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:19:05 GMT

They have a fresh vacuum packed pot roast type meat...around $14.00 but lasts for 3 meals for 2 of us. I also love their spice tea bags.

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eddyandme — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 23:09:43 GMT

CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS!!!!! Delicious whole almonds, dipped in chocolate with a hard dark chocolate coating yummm!

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froggy — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 23:15:28 GMT

They have great prices on cheese. We love their marinated carne asada. Lots of good frozen foods - not your typical supermarket stuff.

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momtochloe — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 23:37:58 GMT

Their pork belly (in the refrigerated section as it's already cooked) and in the freezer section their scallion pancakes, so good! I also love their half turkey breast as it is the perfect amount for just me but I would call ahead to make sure they have them that day (they are in the fresh meat section). If you get the turkey breast grab a box of their cornbread stuffing too!