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Trader Joe's recommendations

twinsister — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:46:13 GMT

I just moved and there is a Trader Joe's five minutes away. Have never been, so looking for what is good and what to stay away from. Thanks!

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Caffeina — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:27:49 GMT

The worst thing I ever bought from TJ's was mochi. That's not to say you won't love it.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:13:59 GMT

Sauerkraut (deli section)...I use a few tablespoons daily for probiotic as well as taste in lunch salad. (This brand used to be carried at Costco at an excellent price point....no longer )

I buy the following organics at TJs as staples: Persian cukes, potatoes (Russets, golds, reds), sweet onions, celery, red peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, kidney/garbanzo beans, arugula, coconut milk, low sodium veggie broth, frozen brown/white rice, quinoa, roasted corn. All organic, regularly in stock, and reasonably priced!

Dr. Bonners peppermint soap

Happy Shopping

Just for fun you can go to Rich Roll's video on how to shop inexpensively for your groceries (I just checked...called Vegan on $25) ... one of the stores he visited was TJs...you might like to see what he purchased. I buy most of my organics from TJs, Costco, and Sams...those listed above are staples I buy regularly at TJs that are always onhand in my home and in the store.

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brandiwine — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:39:18 GMT

Any of their nuts. Especially love the 1/2 salt. Their chocolates are delish. Their frozen veggies and mixes for stir fry etc are great time savers. I like many cuts of meat and they have pre-seasoned packs of meat that are really good and quick. Their argan oil is as good as Josie's. Enjoy your trip. Wish I had one close.

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dex — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:56:19 GMT

@twinsister @They have a great return policy so if you don’t like something they will take it back.I like their yoghurt,cheese selection,frozen Chinese foods,frozen veggies,bags of avocado,hummus...so many things are good.Have fun shopping.

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ILTH — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:00:49 GMT

Great cheeses, desserts, chocolates.

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Sooner — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:06:42 GMT

PEANUT BUTTER CUPS! Sliced mushrooms, green tea mints, cereal (one with vanilla is great--can't remember the whole name!), steel cut oatmeal organic.

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gidgetgh — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:43:05 GMT

I’m not a big Trader Joe’s shopper, but I LOVE these. They’re located at the cash registers/checkout.

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Bhvbum — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:33:54 GMT

Trader Joe’s dunkers - kids love them:

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hennypenny — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:38:36 GMT

Their mini ice cream cones, triple ginger cookies, over freezer in a clear plastic tub, yogurts, frozen Indian and mexican foods. Their dim sum and potstickers, A preseasoned meat (not frozen) called bulgogi. I don't like premade salads but mr henny loves them from TJ.

They have a great selection of cheeses at good prices.

Just go and have fun. Lots of new to look at.

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Krimpette — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:45:10 GMT

If you have the time, I'd slowly go up and down all the aisles to see their wonderful offerings. Some might appeal you, some mght not, but all are worth looking at. I shop there every week.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:53:01 GMT

The frozen French Onion Soup is good. A box contains two "plugs" that you bake - one each - in oven-safe bowls (i.e., not Temp-Tations). It's delicious, containing all you want, including bread and cheese. [I noticed the other day that sister company Aldi's has something similar, so it may be cheaper there.] TJ's Tuscan Pane bread is also very good - for the price, it's one of the best packaged breads you'll find..

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songbird — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:44:13 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
Trader Joe’s dunkers - kids love them:

Amazon carries Trader Joe's stuff.

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Jordan2 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:28:14 GMT

They have a chopped salad I like to buy, I add their grilled chicken to it, it is so much better than Perdue's Short Cuts chicken. I buy my elderly mother these mini ice cream cones, they come in vanilla and chocolate, they're small but since she is diabetic it is a good size for a small treat (she is 91 I figure when you make it to that age you should be able to cheat)! I also buy Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons, I fry them up in a pan, I sometimes eat them as is or put in some chicken broth. Lastly I buy Cauliflower Gnocchi, I'll put some sauce over it, you need to be careful when making these as they can sometimes become gummy. I'm sure your trip to Trader Joe's will be well worth it, you will find your favorites.

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DiAnne — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:43:21 GMT

I was there today and disappointed they no longer have the curry chopped salad.. Picked up some ice cream sandwiches, mango chutney, marinated artichoke hearts, sweet potato tortilla chips (make great nachos) and a couple of bunches of fresh daffodils for the dining room table.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:48:35 GMT

TJ's has a nice selection of greeting cards and - best of all - they cost only 99c.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:26:13 GMT

My regulars are diced walnuts that we add to cereal, kumato tomatoes, Calcium Citrate with Vit D tablets, Italian virgin olive oil, sesame oil, Milton's Healthy Multigrain bread, hunks of real Reggiano Parmesan, frozen Naan either plain or with garlic, and their Simply Nutty Dark Chocolate, Nuts, and Sea Salt Bars (can't live without them.)

How could I forget their Key Lime pie in spring/summer?

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DustRose — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:37:10 GMT

frozen breaded eggplant .

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Coquille — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:02:40 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
Trader Joe’s dunkers - kids love them:

@Bhvbum Ding, ding, ding, ding! My husband and I love them. I try no t to walk down that aisle because inevitably, I grab a container. I have no willpower when it comes to those dunkers!

They also make a Maple Sandwich cookie, that's great. Very few TJ's carry it.

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DiAnne — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:54:32 GMT

@Coquille

I can't have that maple sandwich cookie in the house!!!