Kitchen

[NoelSeven]

On 10/6/2014 graceandmercy said:

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

I'd pick Trader Joes over Whole Foods, any day. And I do.

I've shopped at WF's for ten years now and I love it, But, Trader Joe's is less expensive and have more cool stuff..I pick trader Joe's as well! The people that work there are so nice too! Whole Food's prices are just outrageous, can't do it anymore!

WF is hard to get to where I am, but I have been a couple of times. You're right, they are expensive, and those here are so big it's tough trying to look at everything.

TJoe's is more compact and definitely less expensive. Recently, my daughter picked up a bag of kale, cleaned and cut into bite size pieces, costing less than she'd found whole kale elsewhere.

IMO the best thing about TJoe's is that it's FUN. Even the food is FUN

[jennys kid]

I tried the pumpkin rolls-- pretty good but the icing is VERY sweet. Also, the stuff swirled in them isn't cinnamon, not sure what it is. I would like them better if it were the pumpkin dough with cinnamon and other pumpkin spice swirl, kinda like regular cinnamon rolls, and regular white icing (which is sugary enough. the pumpkin icing was sweeter than the white! my dentist would scream.).

Also, for people who like pumpkin pancake and waffle mixes, may I recommend trying Dancing Deer pumpkin spice waffle and pancake mix. It's WAY better than the TJ's kind (which I don't think is very good. I am obsessed w/ pumpkin things and love many of their other seasonal products-- especially pumpkin butter!-- but I threw out a box of the pancake mix after trying it twice and being very disappointed). I find the Dancing Deer version at Whole Foods and it's expensive ($6+ "on sale" at WF. last year the same price was the regular price) but in my mind it's worth it. I mean, I think all pancake mixes are overpriced and usually just make them with ingredients I've got at home but I love the DD pumpkin spice.

[NoelSeven]

I just went over the new Fall newsletter, and here are three new things I'd like to try:

Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Joe Joe's (cookies like Oreos only better, imo)

Pumpkin Body Butter (whipped, apparently)

[Yahooey]

On 10/6/2014 Topaz Gem said:

Thanks to this thread, I also picked up a kringle last week. It's in the freezer and every now and then I cut off a small piece and heat it in my toaster oven. I'm not a coffee drinker, but it's also delicious with tea. I hope to get back there before they stop carrying them so that I can grab another one for the freezer.

I asked them how many times per year they carry the kringle, and they said only at Halloween and Christmas. I got one last year during the holidays and it was delicious as well. I believe it was almond flavored.

When I got to the checkout counter, I saw the display of dark chocolate pumpkin spiced salted caramels. I picked up a box and they are fantastic. They're not chewy; rather, the caramel is more liquidy. Very, very good, but I have to stop myself at two or else I'll eat the entire box. I definitely have to stock up on those, so this week I'm going to pick up a few more boxes.

Thanks for all your recommendations!

I was going to pass on the Kringle until the holidays. But...I can freeze and dough it out. Lol Genius! This list is getting longer and longer you evil enablers. Pumpkin caramels. I'm also getting the Brussel Sprout stalk. That evens everything out.

[kitty4me]

Here is a list that I found and needed.

1. Real pumpkins (classy move)

2. Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal (with "rich pumpkin flavor")
3. Pumpkin soup
4. Pumpkin bar baking mix
5. Pumpkin pancake and waffle mix
6. Harvest Blend salad with pumpkin seeds, pumpkin cornbread croutons, and pumpkin vinaigrette
7. Pumpkin kringle
8. Pumpkin cream cheese muffins
9. Pumpkin bagels
10. Mini ginger pumpkin ice cream mouthfuls
11. Pumpkin pie mochi ice cream
12. Pumpkin ice cream
13. Pumpkin bread pudding
14. Pumpkin pie
15. Pumpkin macarons
16. Mini pumpkin pie
17. Pumpkin cheesecake
18. Pumpkin croissants
19. Pumpkin waffles
20. Pumpkin cornbread croutons
21. Pumpkin Joe-Joe's cookies
22. Pumpkin biscotti
23. Pumpkin spice chai
24. Pumpkin cornbread mix
25. Pumpkin seed brittle
26. Pumpkin butter
27. Organic pumpkin (in a can)
28. Pumpkin spice coffee
29. Pumpkin spice salted caramels
30. Iced pumpkin scone cookies
31. Pumpkin O's cereal
32. This Pumpkin Walks Into A Bar cereal bars
33. Organic frosted pumpkin toaster pastries
34. Country pumpkin spice granola cereal
35. Pumpkin cranberry crisp

36. Pumpkin butter
37. Pumpkin cream cheese
38. Pumpkin beer
39. Pumpkin seeds
40. Pumpkin ravioli
41. Pumpkin scone mix
42. Pumpkin dog treats
43. Pumpkin yogurt
44. Pumpkin spice tea

[Moonchilde]

A word about the frozen pumpkin pies. I know the amount/kind of spice is an individual preference, but I've been buying the frozen pumpkin pies for several years. They sell them into January :-) I LOVE them! I prefer them to the TJs fresh pie, and prefer them to my chain grocery pies. They are inexpensive too, but not large.

[Yahooey]

Thanks Katey - I can just peruse over your shopping list and pare down.

[kitty4me]

On 10/7/2014 Yahooey said:

Thanks Katey - I can just peruse over your shopping list and pare down.

You're welcome Yahooey. I needed this list since I have bought some Pumpkin Products and come here and find there are others to try. I'm glad to help you, myself and many others.

[MotivatedMomma]

Made my first real foray into Trader Joe's last week. Picked up the pumpkin ice cream on a whim. To.. die.... for..... Pour some walnuts on top and OMG!!!!

[BabyYoda]

I just got back from TJ's and saw all the pumpkin items. I saw the pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin pies, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin body butter, pumpkin cookies, etc, so much pumpkin!!!! I picked up a few of the PB&J chocolate bars. They hardly can keep them in stock. Delicious. Now I cannot wait for the holiday items to arrive in November.