Kitchen

[soonersis]

I realize this is very late to request, but I'm making my first trip to Trader Joe's tomorrow and wonder for those of you who shop there what is your one (or two) favorite, must-have item(s) to get there. I like to eat organic and as natural as possible, so not interested in less than healthy or junk food type products. Any suggestions for body care or non-food items would also be appreciated. Thank you so much for any help you can give me!

[Chi-town girl]

If you like sweets-anything Cookie Butter. The ice cream is divine :-) In beauty, right now for the holiday season they are selling a Pomegranate Body butter for 5 dollars, a trio of body scrubs-suitable for gifting, and a set of luscious hand creams that are so similar to L'Occitaine for a fraction of the cost. And the Almond Kringle in the bakery section.

[tdog]

I love the fresh chicken pot pie and the frozen beef bourginoin Also the miso soup and candied pecans. They also sell kosher turkey breasts. Their cheese selection is very good and fairly priced.

[rrpell]

I like to pick up their frozen raspberry and pear tarts and keep them on hand. They are made in France of natural ingredients and are very good. If unexpected company drops by the tarts are fast to defrost and pretty to serve.

[Helping]

I mix these two for breakfast almost every morning: frozen Wild Boreal Blueberries and Multigrain Triple Berry Instant Hot Cereal with Flax & Chia Seeds. Tasty!

[Chi-town girl]

Lol-ice cream & kringle are in the "healthy" category, true? The selection & pricing for packaged nuts, trail mix etc is awesome. Overall great offering of organic products from bagged salads to fresh meats, cheese, dairy, and prepared frozen items. Love the frozen brown & wild rice for quick meal prep. And the frozen steel cut oatmeal for quick & hearty bfast.

[Caitlinh429]

okay, not healthy, organic, or whaaatever- but as above said cookie butter.

they also have plenty of healthy, organic frozen sides. frozen asparagus is a must. their frozen pizzas are actually incredibly healthy compared to other frozen competitors. their fresh chicken pot pie is available frozen - i also love the fresh stuffed peppers, veggie lasagna and fresh hummus. i'm also obsessed with the seasonal harvest salad blend (salad/spring mix w/ pumpkin vinagrette).

but come on you can't go to tj's and not try ONE bad thing... like the seasonal candy cane joe-joe's

[HonnyBrown]

Pork Belly

[Alsee]

Almond horn cookies covered in chocolate

[LaurenNicole]

Well I can't just stick to ONE, I have a few must haves from the frozen section:

Pear Tarte, Turkey Bolognese, Mac n Cheese, Mushroom Risotto, Polenta w/Spinach & Carrots, Arancini Bites (rice balls w/fontina cheese), Chicken and Cheese Tamales, Cookie Butter Ice Cream, Croissants (plain, chocolate, almond), Lemon Bars

Also, the Peanut Butter Cups (they have dark chocolate and milk chocolate, I get milk chocolate).

Enjoy you visit!