The semi-irregular "Cool stuff at Trader Joe's" thread

[Genghis John]

I am addicted to the Sublime Ice cream sandwiches. They are like little Chipwiches.

They are carrying a pretty good selection of Nitrate free cold cuts and meats now too. The Ham is excellent and I had a piece of kielbasa last week that was down right tasty.

[go]

The German - not Italian - made Proscuitto with Triple Cream Brie cheese and pan rustique bread. Delicious combination.

[lunchbox]

they have chocolate croissants in the freezer section that taste just like the ones you get at a french bakery... here in the States.

i also get the nitrate free bacon.

and they're the only grocery store around me that carries cr?me fra?che.

[Hipcheck]

I can vouch for Go that the Garlic Pan Rustique is very very good. I can see it being a good fit with the Brie. Ive never had it with those items but have made a sundried tomato/caper confit that was very tasty.

[Genghis John]

I also buy my scotch there

15 year old Glenlivet for 29.99. A bottle of that at Bevmo is $36.99

[Annapurna]

Those chocolate croissants are good!

I like the nitrate-free hot dogs with the pinjur sauce.

[DougW8]

The chocolate croissants are very good. The Some Crust Bakery in Claremont has always been the benchmark for me, but these are their equal.

[mcsorleyminute]

I got all four of the TJ's organic chocolate bars to try. Oddly, Milk Chocolate Truffle was my favorite.

And I keep buying the Silver Cloud Shiraz for $2.99. It has screw off cap. It's inoffensive and portable, I mean, heh, um...it's good!

It's kind of a hike to go to TJs from downtown LA.

We have a Japanese Supermarket, though.

I'll wait for that thread.

[Annapurna]

I got all four of the TJ's organic chocolate bars to try. Oddly, Milk Chocolate Truffle was my favorite.

And I keep buying the Silver Cloud Shiraz for $2.99. It has screw off cap. It's inoffensive and portable, I mean, heh, um...it's good!

It's kind of a hike to go to TJs from downtown LA.

We have a Japanese Supermarket, though.

I'll wait for that thread.

Do you go to Mitsuwa or Marukai? Cause I go to both.

Kobe beef strips. YUM!
Fresh lychee fruit (in season)
green tea from the green tea stand. Plus I'll buy that Yamamotoyama (yomama) Iced Green Tea there too.
Sushi stand is good too.
Poki sticks.

[mcsorleyminute]

Shinsangumi(sp?)stand for chicken skin on a stick at Murakai in Gardena close to work.
Sushi Boy at Murakai.

Mitsua is closer to home so I go for necessities like tampons, green tea (bags, sometimes the powder and usually the big bottle by Kirin). They also have a big lemon drink I get.

Green tea and chocolate Ice cream bars. I don't have a freezer so I have to share or eat them all.

Man Pocky rules.

I don't actually buy groceries and cook at home.
I usually just eat at the neighborhood joints on weekends because lunch is provided here at work.

Johnny Rockets is moving in to First and Central. I am so looking forward to that.

[mcsorleyminute]

Do you go to Mitsuwa or Marukai? Cause I go to both.

Kobe beef strips. YUM!
Fresh lychee fruit (in season)
green tea from the green tea stand. Plus I'll buy that Yamamotoyama (yomama) Iced Green Tea there too.
Sushi stand is good too.
Poki sticks.

I will be looking for the beef strips and the tea.
Mitsua just got a Beard Poppas so I'm happy about that!

[Annapurna]

I love the kobe beef strips for making gyudon (beef bowl) and sometimes shabu shau at home. I guess it's more like paper thin slices than strips.


Have I mentioned that I'm off my raw food kick? ;)

[Diehard]

I miss Trader Joe's cous-cous they used to sell a few years back.

[Paulatron]

I like their Estonian Black Sea vodka. probably not the best tasting vodka, but the bottle is pretty nice

[Leatherface]

I work at one.

if you have any questions, about products or anything else TJ's related, fire away.

wine rec: the 6.99 Novella Synergy from Paso Robles.

****ing unreal. our entire store loves it, and thats pretty rare. We're pretty much split down the middle on stuff like Velvet Moon.

[ianmonsta]

they got some great garlic herb pizza dough, ill usually put some crushed garlic, yogurt cheese, goat cheese, zuchini, tomatos and basil on this and make some killer veggie pizza

and you cant go wrong with hummus

[Leatherface]

yeah. Im actually heating up our frozen garlic naan right now to have with our med hummus for dinner.

pretty tasty.

I have the whole wheat pizza dough on occasion as the wife cant eat garlic.

[Unruely35]

buncha health nuts.


I wish I had a TJs out here in the 909. I guess Im going to have to move to a higher rent zip code if I wanna be cool.

[ianmonsta]

yeah. Im actually heating up our frozen garlic naan right now to have with our med hummus for dinner.

pretty tasty.

I have the whole wheat pizza dough on occasion as the wife cant eat garlic.

man i would be bummed, i think 2/3s of the dishes i make have some sort of garlic product in them

[Leatherface]

buncha health nuts.


I wish I had a TJs out here in the 909. I guess Im going to have to move to a higher rent zip code if I wanna be cool.



stores in riverside, rancho cucomonga, corona, redlands, and upland.

[KickEm]

stores in riverside, rancho cucomonga, corona, redlands, and upland.


Werd!! Gotta make an effort bro! My Sis lives in Albuquerque and the closest one to her is in Santa Fe (mapquest it), but she makes it about twice a month. They've got Three Buck Chuck there due to increased shipping and all. TJs is some goooood stuff.

It's worth a few extra minutes.

[Diehard]

come to think of it Trader's has some decent cheap wine for getting girls tipsy and loose

[Unruely35]

stores in riverside, rancho cucomonga, corona, redlands, and upland.

ORLY? :slide: Looks like I might be going on a fantastical voyage today!!!

[Hipcheck]

TJs still has the dry cous cous if Im not mistaken. Im pretty sure I have some in my pantry.

The pizza dough in the fridge section is very good. The wheat and the white and both good but the herb is a bit uneven in that sometimes youll get a boatload of rosemary or an imbalance of one specific herb.

[Leatherface]

Werd!! Gotta make an effort bro! My Sis lives in Albuquerque and the closest one to her is in Santa Fe (mapquest it), but she makes it about twice a month. They've got Three Buck Chuck there due to increased shipping and all. TJs is some goooood stuff.

It's worth a few extra minutes.


It's funny, I hear stories like this ALL the time.

"my ____ lives in ______ and they dont have a trader joes, so I buy them product X, Y, and Z and send it to them"

"were in town visiting from _____ and dont have a trader joes, so we stock up on _____ and take it home with us"

[Genghis John]

wine rec: the 6.99 Novella Synergy from Paso Robles.

****ing unreal. our entire store loves it, and thats pretty rare. We're pretty much split down the middle on stuff like Velvet Moon.

What kind of the wine is the Novella Synergy?

My wife really digs the Velvet Moon Voigner and Zins

[ROBUSTO]

Orange chicken and teriyaki chicken in the frozen section. Great quick meals over white rice.

[Unruely35]

Werd!! Gotta make an effort bro!
wait a minute...







.... did you call me 'bro'?

[ketel&tonic]

What kind of the wine is the Novella Synergy?



My old roomie was from Paso Robles and turned me onto that stuff. Obe, the Novella gets the K&T seal of approval.

[Leatherface]

What kind of the wine is the Novella Synergy?

My wife really digs the Velvet Moon Voigner and Zins



Here's a good, accurate write up on it...

Budget Vino : By request- A Novella you can truly enjoy- Novella Synergy 2005 (http://www.budgetvino.com/2008/02/a-by-request--a.html)

[Genghis John]

I should have phrased that question differently

Ok so a Novella is a red with

45.7% Petite Syrah, 33.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Sangiovese, and 5.2% Petite Verdot.

My wife likes Cab and Sangiovese. I don't think she has ever had a Petite Verdot, but I know she doesn't like Petite Syrahs.

Should she try this. She likes Zins, Cabs, and Syrahs, just not Petite Syrahs

[Hipcheck]

Think Ill try the Novella this evening. Ive got Joel Gott's the Show on schedule for tomorros annual thursday BBQ.

[mcsorleyminute]

I should have phrased that question differently

Ok so a Novella is a red with

45.7% Petite Syrah, 33.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Sangiovese, and 5.2% Petite Verdot.

My wife likes Cab and Sangiovese. I don't think she has ever had a Petite Verdot, but I know she doesn't like Petite Syrahs.

Should she try this. She likes Zins, Cabs, and Syrahs, just not Petite Syrahs
There's about a 46% chance that your wife will not like this wine.

Which might be just enough to irritate her.

[Cross Traffic]

Would love to see TJ's open in Boise, if only to take away business from the Boise Co-op. (same type of stuff TJ's offers, but the prices are twice as much!)

[Creeping Death]

TJs frozen section is awesome..

[x-wingcamewest]

from time to time, they have these honey/seseame seed hard candies that rock.

[Watti]

I drink jars of their regular red salsa on a daily basis.

[Hipcheck]

I drink jars of their regular red salsa on a daily basis.

The Green Salsa Verde is pretty good as well.

[Leatherface]

Would love to see TJ's open in Boise, if only to take away business from the Boise Co-op. (same type of stuff TJ's offers, but the prices are twice as much!)



There is a whole fodos there too, isnt there?

I had some customers from Boise about two weeks ago that had the whole "we need one! we buy stuff down here to stock up!" thing going on.

It was cool, because so much of my family is from Twin Falls/Jerome area, that I had plenty to talk to them about.

For those of us that are at least a bit healthy conscious, the frozen $2.79 99% fat free bean and rice burritos are amazing, smother them in our plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream and the salsa verde. holy crap, heaven.

[rinkrat]

The almonds with wasabi powder on them are the bomb.

[DougW8]

stores in riverside, rancho cucomonga, corona, redlands, and upland.

One in Claremont is opening soon.

[Leatherface]

Yeah and Chino Hills. One of the full-timers (dudes in flowered shirts that serve as managers) from my store is going there. it's a bummer, he's a good guy to work with.

[Diehard]

The Green Salsa Verde is pretty good as well.

I also LOVE their habanero lime salsa. Best salsa they have imo.

[Leatherface]

We just got this new three pepper salsa, yellow/red/green bell peppers. it's pretty good.

dont forget about our black bean dip. amazing.

also, tortilla chips (with an identity crisis) probably my favorite current item.

[Dr. Bouch]

"Just salmon" and "Just Chicken"
I just throw them in salads! So easy!

There cheap pizza dough is good too!

AND frozen Perogis!!!!

[Leatherface]

I eat the Just Ceaser Chicken like its going out of style. check the stats on it. 120cal per serving and despite having all that cheese (and some dark meat) only 1g of fat. good stuff.

[Hipcheck]

I like the Organic White Corn Chips...light and delicious.

[lunchbox]

oh ya. i also like:

*that italian yogurt with the fruit at the bottom. american yogurt is too sweet. i wish they carried french yogurt, that stuff is the best.

*quattro formagio, it's not too oily/greasy. i use it with their pizza dough.

*byrd's lump crab meat. it's in the refrigerated meat section. i usually put it in quiches or with pasta.

*french madrange ham, i usually grill that in a sandwich with the gruyere i also get there... although i haven't seen the ham the last few times i've been there. :(

[SloMo26]

I like the frozen Pad Thai bowls and the Satay in a box stuff......

[Genghis John]

Their feta that comes in the brine is awesome. You buy it in a plastic tub. Try it or Hipcheck will eat your kids

[Nicholls9]

I'm a fan of their Italian Herb Chicken Breast coldcuts.

Also, a fan of the fresh pizza dough and marinated carne asada/pollo asado.

Green Chile Tamales are also tasty.

[Leatherface]

I like the frozen Pad Thai bowls and the Satay in a box stuff......

the satay in the box stuff, I liked one or two of them, but I know there is one I absolutely hated and cursed the day I bought it. I think it was the green box.

[Diehard]

Trader's frozen taquitos are an excellent snack

[SloMo26]

the satay in the box stuff, I liked one or two of them, but I know there is one I absolutely hated and cursed the day I bought it. I think it was the green box.

The green stuff is my favorite. congrats:

[Leatherface]

The green stuff is my favorite. congrats:

haha thats funny, im pretty sure it was green, I dont know, I havent had any of them in awhile.

[\_==o IxxI]

I like the purple potato chips.

[Cross Traffic]

According to the Whole Foods website, Boise is scheduled for a 54,000 sq foot location, opening date and location TBA.

I went to Whole Foods when I was in Salt Lake City and wasn't that impressed. High prices on everything, at least TJ's have items that are reasonably priced.

[Rob2716]

Picked up a bottle of the Novella yesterday. I'm not much of a wine drinker, but thought I'd give a try. I'll bust it open later today. Might come in handy if the Kings decide to take another beating tonight.

[chu gar]

It's all about the sun dried tomato pesto. I like to put that on the 3 cheese bread they have, and grill it with some medium cheddar, and the hot salami they sell for only $1.89 (everywhere else it's like 4-5 bucks). It's an AMAZING sandwich!

[Sniper7]

I just tried the Fearless Franks hot dogs & they were awesome. You can't go wrong with their Carne Asada & handmade tortillas either.

[aaron]

Vision,
Did TJ recently change the supplier of their Pound Plus chocolate bar?

It seems to have changed flavor and consistency. It has a definite coconut undertone to it.

[Leatherface]

Vision,
Did TJ recently change the supplier of their Pound Plus chocolate bar?

It seems to have changed flavor and consistency. It has a definite coconut undertone to it.



really? I hadnt heard.

i know things have changed with Ghiradelli, but I dont think they supplied that anyway.

[lunchbox]

oh ya. another thing i like is those frozen hashbrowns... mr. box is half french/half scottish so i make him a brit breakfast once a week or every few weeks... with the hashbrown and toast fried in the bacon fat!

[Hipcheck]

Tried the Chocolate Croissants....not too shabby! Lots of butter packed in those things-it was the first time I ever baked a pastry item where I had to drain the excess grease.

[lunchbox]

Tried the Chocolate Croissants....not too shabby! Lots of butter packed in those things-it was the first time I ever baked a pastry item where I had to drain the excess grease.

i bake them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. the parchment paper sucks up whatever grease comes out.

[Hipcheck]

i bake them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. the parchment paper sucks up whatever grease comes out.

I used wax paper so there ya go.

[jlhamon]

I recently discovered a corn salsa (tomatoless) that is quite tasty! It's in the salsa (not fresh salsa) section next to the chips. It's sweet, so if you're more into salty, it may not measure up for you.

[aaron]

really? I hadnt heard.

i know things have changed with Ghiradelli, but I dont think they supplied that anyway.

It's not the Ghiradelli. The pound plus is marked as imported form Belgium.
I'm not positive that it changed, but my taste buds are pretty reliable.

[Kingfan]

wow, surprised no one mentioned the frozen pizza's. those things kick ass and are way better than what you find in the grocery store.

[Bogey]

Just got back from TJs and picked up two bottles of the Novella Synergy.

In addition to the praise here, it seemed to be a popular selection at the store as there were only four bottles left after I took my two.

Other wines looked fully stocked.


I'm gonna start hitting my local TJs more often after scouring & inventorying this thread.

[kingofdodgers]

I work there too!

[Leatherface]

I work there too!

Which store? Im at #46.

[Leatherface]

In addition to the praise here, it seemed to be a popular selection at the store as there were only four bottles left after I took my two.


Yeah, it's sort of caught fire as of late. I'm thinking about buying two bottles to sock away for awhile before it's gone. A couple of us have been peddling it pretty regularly to customers, and they seem to come back for more. I had a guy come in last week and come straight to me stocking wine and say "where is this synergy I've heard so much about?" was the only thing he bought...

in other wine news, have any of you shoppers tried our "crew pick" 4.99 Black Mountain Pinot? Im a black mountain fan, but havent tried that pino. Our captain (been a TJs capt and wine enthusiast for something like 40 years) says its one of the better value pinots ever and on par with any 10-15 dollar bottle.

[Genghis John]

wow, surprised no one mentioned the frozen pizza's. those things kick ass and are way better than what you find in the grocery store.

I disagree

Try Amy's Frozen Pizzas, they blow Trader Joe's out of the water

[Unruely35]

I wanna work at TJs. It seems as though anyone who is anyone does!

[Annapurna]

I disagree

Try Amy's Frozen Pizzas, they blow Trader Joe's out of the water

Really? I dont' think Amy's pizzas are bad, but I do prefer the TJ's pizzas.

[Genghis John]

Really? I dont' think Amy's pizzas are bad, but I do prefer the TJ's pizzas.


The organic 3 cheese is...blah
The bambino's are awful
and **** that awful pizza with black olives and goat cheese


I have had nothing but lucky with Amy's pizzas (just don't ever try the rice crusted ones)

[Leatherface]

The organic 3 cheese is...blah
The bambino's are awful
and **** that awful pizza with black olives and goat cheese


I have had nothing but lucky with Amy's pizzas (just don't ever try the rice crusted ones)



I concur on Amy's being better than TJ's.

Ive never had bambinos and I dont like Olives. The three cheese is just "ok"

the fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.

[Genghis John]

The fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.
Agreed

[Hipcheck]

the fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.

Concur..never had the frozen but for the price the fresh arent 1/2 bad.

KJ-CELEBRATION OF PIZZA2!!!!!!

[Bogey]

I saw the recommendation for TJ's red salsa and for their green salsa verde, but I went off the board and bought the Hot & Smoky Chipotle Salsa.

That together with the Identity Crisis Tortilla chips is the s.

[Leatherface]

That together with the Identity Crisis Tortilla chips is the s.


we've been out of these for a week. im getting scared.

[DRGinLBC]

Tried their Marsala sauce last night...excellent. It in the salad dressing / oil's area.

Put it on top of a nice piece of chicken...and let it saute for a bit. Good stuff.

[Annapurna]

I used to love the jarred curry sauces from TJ's, but I've been buying the Patak's sauces from Samosa House lately (I think they are a little more expensive, but not much more) and they are so much better.
Patak's Korma and Rogan Josh sauces are delish!

Maya Kaimal sauces are excellent too, but pricey. I think the lowest prices I've seen for them is in Surfas in Culver City.

[kingofdodgers]

Which store? Im at #46.

Im at #36, Culver City.

[RockPile]

I work at one.

if you have any questions, about products or anything else TJ's related, fire away.

.

You wouldn't be the big guy at San Dimas would you?

[Bogey]

Besides all the "cool stuff" already mentioned in this thread, there are the free coffee, juice, and other samples they provide daily.
Excellent.

Another one of the greatest features of TJ's is that it is usually fully stocked with eye candy.
They never seem to run out!

[Leatherface]

You wouldn't be the big guy at San Dimas would you?



no, but he used to be my boss @ 46. He's an awesome, awesome guy.

[ketel&tonic]

This damn thread. Now I have a big old list of stuff I want to buy at TJs. I hate you all...with so much love.

[Genghis John]

This damn thread. Now I have a big old list of stuff I want to buy at TJs. I hate you all...with so much love.

Make sure you get the Chipwiches! They are called "Sublime Ice cream sandwiches" or something like that. I do know the word sublime is in there.

Sooooo good

[lunchbox]

i just bought the mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted tomatoes container (antipasto salad) from the cheese section. then i mixed it in with basil and heirloom tomatoes as a salad for dinner tonight... mmm... that was good.

[Hipcheck]

i just bought the mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted tomatoes container (antipasto salad) from the cheese section. then i mixed it in with basil and heirloom tomatoes as a salad for dinner tonight... mmm... that was good.

Whats the price on those?

[lunchbox]

Whats the price on those?

i think it was either $2.99 or $3.99.

[aaron]

I am addicted to the Sublime Ice cream sandwiches. They are like little Chipwiches.

Picked up a box of these today.
Also picked up an Orange Chicken and a BBQ teryaki chicken. trip report to come.

[Genghis John]

Picked up a box of these today.
Also picked up an Orange Chicken and a BBQ teryaki chicken. trip report to come.

The Orange Chicken was once good. The original supplier couldn't keep up and TJ's ended up with an inferior supplier and product
It was originally white meat. It tasted just like the Orange Chicken from Panda Express. It was juicy, full of flavor and a steal for the price

It is now dark meat and while baked turns grizzly and doesn't taste good at all.

[aaron]

ice cream sandwiches were quite good. ice cream was soft enough, but still had good flavor. I'd give them 8/10.

Looks like the orange chicken will stay in the freezer for awhile.

[Leatherface]

YOGURT REC!

the 0% milklfat small yogurts are amazing and only 120 cal w/ 0 fat. 2 WW Points if youre into that sort of thing.


very very good! I like the Honey and Blueberry so far, Im going to try the other ones today.

[Bogey]

The TJ's Penne Bolognese is great.

Nothing special, just penne with meat sauce, but it's quick, easy, tasty, and not a lot of fat.

That with one of their lettuce mixes and one of their wines, a fine meal.

Good stuff.

Now if only they sold some quickly microwaveable, whole wheat, slightly-seasoned bread sticks to go with it, that would be awesome.

[A-FROGIRL]

My favorite food ever is at TJs: Better N Peanut Butter. That stuff helped me survive my diet last year. 100 calories, 3 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons. Good deal.

Now for the not so healthy addiction: Dark chocolate covered blueberries (holy antioxidant deliciousness)

[capnking]

Vision,
Did TJ recently change the supplier of their Pound Plus chocolate bar?

It seems to have changed flavor and consistency. It has a definite coconut undertone to it.


There has been no change in the supplier for the belgium chocolate bars, but the supply has been inconsistent.

[capnking]

Werd!! Gotta make an effort bro! My Sis lives in Albuquerque and the closest one to her is in Santa Fe (mapquest it), but she makes it about twice a month. They've got Three Buck Chuck there due to increased shipping and all. TJs is some goooood stuff.

It's worth a few extra minutes.

There is a store in Albuquerque and another one will be added in about a year. Check out shoptjs.com

[capnking]

Trader Joe's had a La kings hockey night in April. About 40 or so employees went. Were any of you there? Plus Leather say hello to my good friend Tom H.

[capnking]

If you guys have the patience, try the new pecan sticky buns that should be right next to the choc. crissants in the freezer. These things are amazing as well. Also we just got in Fischer Blond Ale from Alsace. It is in the the 22oz flip top glass bottles like the old Grolsch style. These are only a 1.99. I have a lot of friends who home brew and say that these bottles alone are costing them 2.00 at wholesale for brewing purposes. And yea the beer is pretty darn good as well.

[Leatherface]

We havent gotten that beer yet!

also, on the pecan sticky buns, I hear they are good, but theyre 350+ calories and 26+grams of fat, so Im avoiding em.

Tom H rules and is staying at our store thankfully!!!!!! send me a private message w/ your name and Ill tell him you say hello!

[capnking]

The beer is a one time " hustle buy". If you guys haven't ordered it I would get on it quickly as it will be gone shortly. We sold 30 cases on Sunday alone.

[Leatherface]

damn im not working until thursday...maybe Ill give them a call today to see if were getting it in.

[Genghis John]

If you guys have the patience, try the new pecan sticky buns that should be right next to the choc. crissants in the freezer. These things are amazing as well. Also we just got in Fischer Blond Ale from Alsace. It is in the the 22oz flip top glass bottles like the old Grolsch style. These are only a 1.99. I have a lot of friends who home brew and say that these bottles alone are costing them 2.00 at wholesale for brewing purposes. And yea the beer is pretty darn good as well.

I am stocking up. I'll buy 6 or 7 bottles (Even though it is a French beer)


I still have an extra bottle of Scotch from the rebottled Glenlivet and Macallan last year.


Any idea when the rebottled Scotches will be making a return?

[Leatherface]

Crap, I just called my store, it is "plussed out," not even coming up on our order screen. gotta call a couple of other stores...

[ketel&tonic]

Think I might head to the local TJs tonight. This thread has given me quite the shopping list.

[capnking]

I am stocking up. I'll buy 6 or 7 bottles (Even though it is a French beer)


I still have an extra bottle of Scotch from the rebottled Glenlivet and Macallan last year.


Any idea when the rebottled Scotches will be making a return?

Luckily it is close enough to Germany to have the German influence on the beer. It is a great summer beer.

The Scotch unfortunately doesn't look like it is coming back. that was an insane deal. People did not believe that those were original and bottled exclusively for us. I never say never though with our products, hopefully we can come up with another private label deal on those scotches.

[mitchrock]

Chili Relleno flavored Pistachios! Awesome stuff!

[Genghis John]

Luckily it is close enough to Germany to have the German influence on the beer. It is a great summer beer.

The Scotch unfortunately doesn't look like it is coming back. that was an insane deal. People did not believe that those were original and bottled exclusively for us. I never say never though with our products, hopefully we can come up with another private label deal on those scotches.
Make it happen capn!

[Leatherface]

Just got a case of the Fischer Ale at the Tustin store! They only had a couple left and said employees were already running through the limited supply they did have!

[Fisch]

They carried a pre-cooked rack of bbq babyback ribs for $10.99 that was nice to slap on the grill for a quick reheat but I haven't seen them for a bit.

I sometimes get their carne/pollo asada, kalbi or maui shortribs (all boneless) in the meat section. From the freezer section I get the italian meatballs or Kalbi ( asian style with crosscut bone).

The only non-meat stuff I get are the garlic naan, peanut butter filled pretzels and white cheddar popcorn.

[DougW8]

I went to the new store in Claremont yesterday. A very nice store, with much wider aisle's than I have seen at most TJs. I picked up some frozen Tempura Chicken. It was right next to the Orange Chicken in the frozen section. Haven't tried it yet, but the package does say white meat, so hopefully it won't suffer the same fate as the Orange Chicken.

[Leatherface]

I went to the new store in Claremont yesterday. A very nice store, with much wider aisle's than I have seen at most TJs. I picked up some frozen Tempura Chicken. It was right next to the Orange Chicken in the frozen section. Haven't tried it yet, but the package does say white meat, so hopefully it won't suffer the same fate as the Orange Chicken.

I've heard it's pretty decent.

There are quite a few items in the store Im still yet to try. I've had plenty of opportunity, just dont always feel like eating on the clock.

[Azagthoth]

I live off of the Green Chile & Cheese Tamales !!! If you look in my freezer, it would appear that I've raided the TJ's frozen foods section :)

I also really like the black bean & cheese taquitos, veggie burritos, veggie enchiladas, and they also have a really good frozen manicotti that I recently had. The fire roasted guacamole is out of this world ! Hands down the best guac you'll find in a store. The peanut butter filled pretzels make for great snacks, as do the mini crackers with cheese in the middle.

The beer selection is decent. It sucks they jacked up the Chimay prices, so now I'll just buy those for the same price at a liquor store where they'll come cold. Plus, the Chimay at TJ's isn't as good because they are on the top shelf and exposed to so much light. Well, at least for me I can taste a huge difference in comparison anyways. I admire that they carry several North Coast brews, in addition to the Samuel Smith products. Since I'm going off on liquids, their mango juice and fresh squeezed orange juice are great too !

The frozen pizza is nothing to write home about, like KJ said. As a matter of fact, I have gotten sick twice from a certain frozen pizza I bought at TJ's.

[Leatherface]

it sucks that beer isnt a TJ's emphasis anymore.

now its all wine, wine, wine and more wine.

which is ok, I like wine as well...

but I miss the days of truly rare brews coming around. I guess thats why I was so excited and ran to another store for a case of the Fischer ale :)

[kingofdodgers]

I went to the new store in Claremont yesterday. A very nice store, with much wider aisle's than I have seen at most TJs. I picked up some frozen Tempura Chicken. It was right next to the Orange Chicken in the frozen section. Haven't tried it yet, but the package does say white meat, so hopefully it won't suffer the same fate as the Orange Chicken.

We were sampling them at the Culver City store and they arent bad at all, but they taste very similar to your generic orange chicken, just a little bit lighter.

The Fischer Ale is a great summer brew and I love the Samuel Smith Organic Pale Ale.

[Bogey]

Good:
Penna Arrabiata
Beef & Green Chile Burrito

Bad:
Sheppard's Pie

[Bogey]

These are good too:

http://images.quizilla.com/C/cepruett/1065314608_tiecookies.JPG

[Leatherface]

Bad:
Sheppard's Pie


That's really funny, a guy that works at my store lived in the UK for a long, long time, and we had a lengthy discussion about the disgusting + inauthentic nature of the Sheppard's Pie.


Also...We just got La Famigilia 2004 Pinot Grigio back, 2.99 a bottle, were getting 50 cases today I believe...

[Genghis John]

e Sheppard's Pie.


**** that thing

[capnking]

If you are a fan of Hess Cabernet we are going to be carrying it under a second label called XS. The price is only 3.99 and should be hitting stores in the next day or so.

[ketel&tonic]

Make sure you get the Chipwiches! They are called "Sublime Ice cream sandwiches" or something like that. I do know the word sublime is in there.

Sooooo good

Finally got a box of these this past weekend. I hate you Obe. Hate you with so much love.


I used their nonfat plain yogurt as a sub for about half the light mayo I put in a tater salad this past weekend. Made it a lot creamier, and it was a bit tangy which balanced the chives, leeks and cayenne nicely.

[Genghis John]

Finally got a box of these this past weekend. I hate you Obe. Hate you with so much love.

.
They are ****ing good aren't they?

[RockPile]

Just tried TJ's roast beef hash. Fry it up and add an egg. Not salty and greasy like canned. Only 1.5 grams of fat and delish!

[SloMo26]

Just tried TJ's roast beef hash. Fry it up and add an egg. Not salty and greasy like canned. Only 1.5 grams of fat and delish!

Where's all the fun if it's not salty and greasy.......Hormel / Libbys Hash - FTW....

[Annapurna]

I had the Grill Pressed Eggplant Wrap with Spicy Tahini Sauce for lunch and thought it was pretty tasty.

[Genghis John]

The ham and cheese puff pastrys rock the casbah

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Rsxv2CE8SXU/Sy0gRDiAt7I/AAAAAAAAAaE/q2jtMEQh4hw/s320/CIMG3676.JPG

[rinkrat]

Any of the frozen Indian dishes are the ****.

[orpheus]

Why wasn't I aware of this thread? :O

I love the Spinach Lasagna and Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas. :D

I haven't really tried much of their wine. but I am not really into wine. I miss when they had all sorts of odd beers for sale.

Well, at least, they sell hard liquor. ;)

[ketel&tonic]

I really miss their salted blister peanuts. I may just have to cheat the low-sodium, low-fat way of life for a bit and get a tub of them. And no, the unsalted ones do NOT a good substitute make.

[orpheus]

I want to try this!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1177/680675660_cec34d596f.jpg

But the fact that such a big bottle is about eleven bucks and the fact that it's distilled in San Ho, well, it makes me wary.

Then again. :manybeers:

[SirJW]

http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/trader_joes_dark_chocolate_powerberries/

[Noble Savage]

Warsteiner mini-kegs $9.99. Hefe or Marzen Uh-oh!
bananadan:

Also, a tip for everyone. The frozen naan beats the crap out of the fresh!

[Noble Savage]

Just tried TJ's roast beef hash. Fry it up and add an egg. Not salty and greasy like canned. Only 1.5 grams of fat and delish!

26 month gap. . . whoa!
Does this win for thread resurrection or what?

[silentbutdeadly]

My most favorite item at TJ's is the frozen steel cut oatmeal, one because I love the texture, and two it's totally my style of cooking. Unwrap, microwave, enjoy!

[SloMo26]

Soy Chorizo Burritos - FTW

[Cross Traffic]

You bastards make me want to make the trip to our closest TJ's in Bend, OR!

[ianmonsta]

this

http://theskinnyplate.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/medhummus.jpg\

with these

http://kcgroceryservice.com/shop/images/13196.jpg

[Hipcheck]

Any updates on TJ Wine Bargains? I will try the hummus simply because of Ian.

[ketel&tonic]

Sweet Italian chicken sausages. Really, really good.

[Fisch]

Hmm, the only regular things I get are pistachios, peanut butter filled pretzels and the white cheddar popcorn (not the puffs).
Used to buy the different carne asada's, the maui shortribs, frozen meatballs and frozen kalbi ribs more often but now I make my own.

I go to the cheese store for cheeses, ethnic specific deli's and the butcher for prepared/raw meats.

[orpheus]

Soy Chorizo Burritos - FTW

I have been wanting to try soy chorizo. :think:

[SloMo26]

I have been wanting to try soy chorizo. :think:

They only last one day in the frige (if that)....mhihi:

[Dana]

I have been wanting to try soy chorizo. :think:

My sister likes it because it doesn't get near as greasy as regular chorizo.

[orpheus]

My sister likes it because it doesn't get near as greasy as regular chorizo.

That sounds good. I like the spicy flavor of chorizo, but yeah, it does tend to get really greasy. Lol!

[Noble Savage]

Warsteiner mini-kegs $9.99. Hefe or Marzen Uh-oh!
bananadan:

Also, a tip for everyone. The frozen naan beats the crap out of the fresh!

I'm wrong, they are Paulaner, not Warsteiner. . . waaaay better beer.

Also, I'm a carnivore and I love the Soy Chorizo with breakfast.

[bimlanders]

Trader Joe's has 6 pack Ale for 5.99, and they honestly taste as good as the 8-9.99 stuff from other stores.

[SirJW]

Trader Joe's has 6 pack Ale for 5.99, and they honestly taste as good as the 8-9.99 stuff from other stores.

1.99 @ traders
http://beernews.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mission-st-hefeweizen.png
Mission Street Hefeweizen, Brown Ale coming to Trader Joe's | Beernews.org (http://beernews.org/2010/04/mission-st-hefeweizen-brown-ale-coming-soon/)

Very good just the way I like a Hef.

[daxx]

I don't know what's wrong with TJ's these days. Recently when I purchase something that I haven't tried yet it almost always sucks. Litz actually got food poisoning from dried apricots a while back. We've tried some of the pre-prepared stuff and it just sucks. The only things I get at TJ's now is Chimay, fruit leather thingies, pizza dough and hummus. I buy the last two because I don't have the time to make my own. Sadly, TJ's has gone down-hill in recent years.

[Azagthoth]

Sprout's > TJ's.

[ianmonsta]

Sprout's > TJ's.

I like Sprout's a lot and while they are similar I feel they are uncomparilable. I do prefer Sprout's for produce and some meats though.

[ketel&tonic]

Sprouts is great, but WAY overpriced. And not to go off topic, but if you're gonna overpay for produce, hell, even if you're not gonna overpay, get some of these:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/jojovdk/debbiemeyer.jpg

I saw the infomercial a long time ago in the middle of the night while "impaired" and the next day I went out and bought them, LOL. But they SERIOUSLY work. I don't know how many people I've recommended them to now. They're awesome.

[Annapurna]

Sprout's > TJ's.

Two different kinds of stores! TJ's is more into prepared foods and specialty foods, while Sprouts is a hybrid of a Whole Foods / Vons. Sprouts has a better meat section, but a crappy deli prepared foods section. Both have mediocre produce IME, but sometimes Sprouts surprises you with good produce at a great price.

I don't think that TJ's has gone downhill, but that other grocery chains have raised the bar and started to carry similar products. I can now buy a 1/2 gallon of Almond Breeze at Ralph's for $3.99, which makes the $1.99 for 1qt deal at TJ's not so great. Of course, if i want chocolate Almond breeze, TJ's still as the best price. Same with Indian simmer sauces, many grocery chains carry those now as well. There is also the plethora of ethnic stores that we can purchase from as well.

So for me, TJ's has plateaued and they need to change their game plan a bit.

[Azagthoth]

Two different kinds of stores! TJ's is more into prepared foods and specialty foods, while Sprouts is a hybrid of a Whole Foods / Vons. Sprouts has a better meat section, but a crappy deli prepared foods section. Both have mediocre produce IME, but sometimes Sprouts surprises you with good produce at a great price.

I don't think that TJ's has gone downhill, but that other grocery chains have raised the bar and started to carry similar products. I can now buy a 1/2 gallon of Almond Breeze at Ralph's for $3.99, which makes the $1.99 for 1qt deal at TJ's not so great. Of course, if i want chocolate Almond breeze, TJ's still as the best price. Same with Indian simmer sauces, many grocery chains carry those now as well. There is also the plethora of ethnic stores that we can purchase from as well.

So for me, TJ's has plateaued and they need to change their game plan a bit.

Not really two different kinds of stores. Both are smaller than your typical giants (Vons, Albertsons, etc) that carry their own brand of products. They both have numerous types of prepared lunches/dinners and selection of meats (Sprouts meats blows away TJ's though). Sprouts has the best produce out there with a hell of a lot to choose from, and is the most inexpensive too. TJ's is often overpriced in the produce department, with a lousy selection.

TJ's is better as far as cheese and wine goes, but for the overall grocery trip I only need to hit Sprouts. Don't get me wrong, TJ's has some cool stuff, but Sprouts annihilates them.

[Azagthoth]

Sprouts is great, but WAY overpriced. And not to go off topic, but if you're gonna overpay for produce, hell, even if you're not gonna overpay, get some of these:

Are you sure you're not mistaking some other place for Sprouts? Their produces is CHEAP as hell! I will easily spend half at Sprouts than if I were to buy produce at TJ's or Vons. Easily. Vons will rape you on tomatoes @$2-3/lb while Sprouts has them for normally 49-90 cents a pound. I know stuff can be seasonal and all, but generally Sprouts will be the cheapest.

[Genghis John]

I agree on the totally different stores sentiment.


Sprouts- Great meat, bulk items, above average produce

For regular everyday items like cheese, ketchup, peanut butter, etc. Trade Joes can't be beat.
Yes their meat is over priced and their produce sucks.

[Annapurna]

Not really two different kinds of stores. Both are smaller than your typical giants (Vons, Albertsons, etc) that carry their own brand of products. They both have numerous types of prepared lunches/dinners and selection of meats (Sprouts meats blows away TJ's though). Sprouts has the best produce out there with a hell of a lot to choose from, and is the most inexpensive too. TJ's is often overpriced in the produce department, with a lousy selection.

TJ's is better as far as cheese and wine goes, but for the overall grocery trip I only need to hit Sprouts. Don't get me wrong, TJ's has some cool stuff, but Sprouts annihilates them.

I respectfully disagree on Sprouts having the best produce. They are really inconsistent from store to store. I was at the new Culver City location last week and all the produce looked miserable and like it was about to spoil. The watermelons were all soft. It can be also be expensive if you don't purchase produce on sale.

I've never seen any prepared meals from Sprouts that are similar to what they have in TJs, unless I'm looking in the wrong place. One thing they DO have is a great bulk items section, but that isn't prepared meals.

Can't disagree on the meat section though.

[Genghis John]

I respectfully disagree on Sprouts having the best produce. They are really inconsistent from store to store. I was at the new Culver City location last week and all the produce looked miserable and like it was about to spoil. The watermelons were all soft. It can be also be expensive if you don't purchase produce on sale.

I've never seen any prepared meals from Sprouts that are similar to what they have in TJs, unless I'm looking in the wrong place. One thing they DO have is a great bulk items section, but that isn't prepared meals.

Can't disagree on the meat section though.
concur in the produce.

We go to another place for ours. Sprouts is hit or miss.


Sprouts does have prepared meals. They are neat the deli by the cheeses, at least at my Sprouts.

[gescom]

i'm still mad that TJ's doesn't carry that ginger yogurt in those little glass jars anymore... THAT was my favorite thing to get there.

and the Ruby Red Grapefriut Juice Squeeze!

[Annapurna]

Sprouts does have prepared meals. They are neat the deli by the cheeses, at least at my Sprouts.

Ok, ok. I can picture it now. Thanks!

[ketel&tonic]

Are you sure you're not mistaking some other place for Sprouts? Their produces is CHEAP as hell! I will easily spend half at Sprouts than if I were to buy produce at TJ's or Vons. Easily. Vons will rape you on tomatoes @$2-3/lb while Sprouts has them for normally 49-90 cents a pound. I know stuff can be seasonal and all, but generally Sprouts will be the cheapest.

Yeah, I don't buy produce at grocery stores. The local farmer's market, ranch 99 and northgate do the trick for me. Sprouts is cheaper than a grocery store, but still too spotty for me to want to shop there all the time. Sometimes get stuff from Costco, but they've gone downhill quite a bit of late.


I respectfully disagree on Sprouts having the best produce. They are really inconsistent from store to store. I was at the new Culver City location last week and all the produce looked miserable and like it was about to spoil. The watermelons were all soft. It can be also be expensive if you don't purchase produce on sale.


This. Brea isn't that mind-blowing. Any time I've gone in there I've just had a "meh" or "they want HOW much for this tiny piece of fruit?" reaction. Fail.

[lunchbox]

I got some disgusting mushy peaches at sprouts that totally turned me off their produce. they were firm outside but tasted as if they'd been frozen and defrosted. not worth it to me even if they were on sale at a good price.

I mainly get frozen and breakfast foods at trader joe's but I'll agree that their produce is lacking. their basil and tomatoes go bad so quickly.

[Fisch]

I got some disgusting mushy peaches at sprouts that totally turned me off their produce. they were firm outside but tasted as if they'd been frozen and defrosted. not worth it to me even if they were on sale at a good price.

I mainly get frozen and breakfast foods at trader joe's but I'll agree that their produce is lacking. their basil and tomatoes go bad so quickly.

I got a bag of Avocado's from TJ's and it went moldy in a couple of days...weird.
As a bachelor, If I don't use fresh produce right away I tend to forget it's there and it goes bad. haha, so much money wasted over the years.

[Genghis John]

I mainly get frozen and breakfast foods at trader joe's but I'll agree that their produce is lacking. their basil and tomatoes go bad so quickly.

Doesn't your TJ's sell basil plants? For the same cost, you gets weeks-months of basil.

[lunchbox]

Doesn't your TJ's sell basil plants? For the same cost, you gets weeks-months of basil.

I'm terrible with plants. everything I touch dies. I'm surprised my baby and dog are still alive.

[orpheus]

I have never heard of Sprouts. Then again, I haven't heard of a lot of things.

I have heard of Whole Foods, but have never been there. Is that similar to TJs?

I really don't buy produce at TJs because there isn't very many of it and it's overpriced. And their meat selection isn't very good, but I am a borderline vegetarian so that doesn't really bother me. ;)

[lunchbox]

sprouts seems to be expanding so maybe you'll see one soon some day, orphy.

whole foods is super, but pricey. tons better than trader joe's is as far as fresh foods (meat and produce) go.

I agree about tj's meat. most of it tastes weird to me.

[Genghis John]

sprouts seems to be expanding so maybe you'll see one soon some day, orphy.

whole foods is super, but pricey. tons better than trader joe's is as far as fresh foods (meat and produce) go.

I agree about tj's meat. most of it tastes weird to me.

This is how we do our groceries

Produce- small Middle Eastern Market or Farmers Market
Meat/Bulk Items- Sprouts
Everyday **** -TJ

[VCRW]

A Sprouts opened in Thousand Oaks while I've been gone. Anyone been to this one yet?

We do Whole Foods for bread and produce, Costco for big paper and detergents, TJs for everyday stuff and goodies, our local Ralph's has good meat, and Von's for fill-in/coupon items.

[lunchbox]

my mom went to sprouts in TO during the grand opening. she bought me a bunch of meat (lamb, sausage, stuffed clams) there. it was good. that's about all I know about that location. it's where the circuit city used to be.

[ketel&tonic]

i've been craving fancy foo foo pizza something fierce. i really need to go to tj's for the dough and such.

[Pagliacci]

No one eats human flesh anymore? What kind of world are we living in?

[Fisch]

Sprouts...never been.
Closest is in El Cajon, not far but their 10% city sales tax ain't nice.

[orpheus]

I looked it up and there is a Sprouts in La Habra, which isn't that far, but I haven't gone to it since I didn't know that it existed. Hahaha! ;)

[WingHater]

This is how we do our groceries

Produce- small Middle Eastern Market or Farmers Market
Meat/Bulk Items- Sprouts
Everyday **** -TJ

You are close to me. Which Middle Eastern Market? Is it in the same parking lot as TJ's?

[Genghis John]

You are close to me. Which Middle Eastern Market? Is it in the same parking lot as TJ's?

Sultan Market Place - Lake Forest, CA (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sultan-market-place-lake-forest)

It's on El Toro in the same center as BevMo


They also opened up a Farmers Market at Traveland USA. Saturdays from 10a-2p and I forget to go every week.

[ketel&tonic]

I looked it up and there is a Sprouts in La Habra, which isn't that far, but I haven't gone to it since I didn't know that it existed. Hahaha! ;)

Where in La Habs?

And omg...are we THAT close to each other??

[gescom]

you know you live way f***ing far when both Lake AND Forest are words in the town you live in.

[Genghis John]

you know you live way f***ing far when both Lake AND Forest are words in the town you live in.

Far from what? Lake Forest is the town between Irvine and Mission Viejo.

It's beautiful low crime city. It also has an incredible Thai restaurant.
Spice Thai | Lake Forest, CA (http://www.spicethai.net/)

[P. Diddy]

^^^ and the etnies skatepark!!! [at least a few years back]

[WingHater]

Sultan Market Place - Lake Forest, CA (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sultan-market-place-lake-forest)

It's on El Toro in the same center as BevMo


They also opened up a Farmers Market at Traveland USA. Saturdays from 10a-2p and I forget to go every week.

I'll go try it out today. Didn't know if you went to the Laguna Hills or Aliso Viejo Traders. There is a produce store in the same parking lot as the TJ's in Aliso Viejo. Doesn't really impress me though. Used to love Growers Direct when I lived in Costa Mesa.

[Ranma]

The Trader Joe's in Costa Mesa used to carry these really good Angus beef burger patties but I can't find them anymore at that or other local stores (Irvine and Huntington Beach). Anybody know what I'm talking about or have a TJ's that carries this item?

[Genghis John]

I'll go try it out today. Didn't know if you went to the Laguna Hills or Aliso Viejo Traders. There is a produce store in the same parking lot as the TJ's in Aliso Viejo. Doesn't really impress me though. Used to love Growers Direct when I lived in Costa Mesa.

I am in Irvine. Yes, Grower Direct rules.

[ketel&tonic]

I miss Growers Direct

[Frolov24]

Here's my all-time favorite TJ item:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5kOawtwboVY/SYJ2_zFIUsI/AAAAAAAAAfk/dJSQr5JvoZ0/s320/009.JPG

I am moving to Colorado in the next couple months and will sorely miss TJs. I also regularly buy these favorites:


Just Sauce - Turkey Bolognese
Frozen Bean & Cheese Burritos
Pulled Chicken BBQ
Just Chicken Teriyaki
Just Chicken Caesar
Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Frozen Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Potstickers

[adgy-san]

I am ****ing ADDICTED to these:

http://kcgroceryservice.com/shop/images/13147.jpg

[roenick]

So just had two very good friends (and their families of course) get transferred to South Carolina. So we got together for a few beers and pub food before they left. Got Guiness (in a bottle - not an easy find up here in Seattle) some incredible salami, soft cheese (the cheddar and bacon) and crackers. Needless to say it was an awesome sendoff and they loved it.

Thanks Trader Joe's!

[ianmonsta]

picked up some of this the other night

http://la.foodblogging.com/wp-content/tjcarne1.jpg

while its not the absolute best asada in the world (home made/taco truck) it does work in a pinch and has a bit of a kick to it.

[Genghis John]

picked up some of this the other night

http://la.foodblogging.com/wp-content/tjcarne1.jpg

while its not the absolute best asada in the world (home made/taco truck) it does work in a pinch and has a bit of a kick to it.

It is a lot better imo if it's removed from the package and I add a little beer(dark) montreal steak seasoning, and a tiny bit of El Pato and then marinated another day or two.

[ianmonsta]

It is a lot better imo if it's removed from the package and I add a little beer(dark) montreal steak seasoning, and a tiny bit of El Pato and then marinated another day or tw.

ill have to try that next time, my neighbor gave me his familys secret asada recipe which is hands down the best ive ever had, so i dunno how often i will stray of that. this one is definitely good for a quick dinner the day of though.

[Hipcheck]

If youre not in the general vicinity of any mexican meat market this will do but I agree with Obejuan- making your own adjustments boost palatability 10 fold.

[motalare]

Anybody tried the dark chocolate wedges?

http://danicasdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_1644.jpg

I'm eating way too much of them.

[Hipcheck]

Not into White Wines but the overland Sav Blanc at $5 bucks a bottle is not too shabby.

Check out the review....
hipchecks blog (http://hipchecksblog.blogspot.com/)

[Dana]

Anybody tried the dark chocolate wedges?

http://danicasdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_1644.jpg

I'm eating way too much of them.

Those are good. They have a dark chocolate caramel one as well.

[KingsFan19]

Anybody tried the dark chocolate wedges?

http://danicasdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_1644.jpg

I'm eating way too much of them.

Yep...I just killed a tin of those last night.

I like the frozen Veggie Samosas and the Mango & Cream Bars. I'll be eating both tomorrow around lunch time!

[Leatherface]

New **** it I'm into include the soft snickerdoodles. Deadly, they are.

[Dana]

My dad says they've been selling a ton of these.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4842748806_856f15b4c9.jpg

He's made it and added chicken, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and more feta cheese. Easy enough to doctor up to your liking.

[orpheus]

Have you peeps heard of this site?

Trader Joes Fan : Recipes and Favorite Product Reviews - August 2010 (http://www.traderjoesfan.com/)

It amuses me at times. ;)

[daxx]

I just bought some goodies yesterday and they were awesome!
Smashing S'mores FTW!!

[Dana]

I just bought some goodies yesterday and they were awesome!
Smashing S'mores FTW!!

Just ate one of those a few minutes ago.

http://www.jenisgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC03263.jpg

http://www.jenisgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC03264.jpg

These are good too.

http://www.jenisgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC03235.jpg

[Hipcheck]

Nothing like taking a good nutritious piece of fruit and dipping it into chocolate. Its like deep fried broccoli.

[Dana]

Nothing like taking a good nutritious piece of fruit and dipping it into chocolate. Its like deep fried broccoli.

They're kind of like chocolate covered gummy snacks, so technically not fruit anyways. Plus I didn't say you should eat the whole thing at once, but a few of them at a time for a snack, or in some trail mix.

Sometimes you just need a little bit of chocolate. :)

[orpheus]

They are called s'mores because you always want somemore. ;)

Lame jokes aside, I finally tried the soy chorizo and I loved it. :D

[SloMo26]

Lame jokes aside, I finally tried the soy chorizo and I loved it. :D

Got one in the frige just waiting for me.

[Genghis John]

The Korean BBQ ribs are pretty good. Way too fatty but pretty good.

http://www.grubgirl.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/iphone-036-225x300.jpg

[Fisch]

The Korean BBQ ribs are pretty good. Way too fatty but pretty good.

http://www.grubgirl.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/iphone-036-225x300.jpg

The frozen crosscut rib ones or the non-frozen, no bone version?

I've bought them both but I like the frozen ones better, good for a quick fix on the grill or pan fried. For me Kal-bi has to have the bone.

[Genghis John]

The frozen crosscut rib ones or the non-frozen, no bone version?

I've bought them both but I like the frozen ones better, good for a quick fix on the grill or pan fried. For me Kal-bi has to have the bone.

they have bones.

[ianmonsta]

Just had the Pasadena Salad for lunch and it was a hell of a good salad. Reminds me of Rascals chicken salad.

http://search.chow.com/thumbnail/300/0/www.chow.com/assets/2009/06/tjsalad_290.jpg?q=90

[SloMo26]

Just had the Pasadena Salad for lunch and it was a hell of a good salad. Reminds me of Rascals chicken salad.

http://search.chow.com/thumbnail/300/0/www.chow.com/assets/2009/06/tjsalad_290.jpg?q=90

That's the one of the wifey's favorites there......

[Cross Traffic]

Just got back from Portland, spent $83 (including $24 of maple syrup) This bottle suckered me in...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/660/maplesyrup003.jpg

$10, better be the best syrup I have ever had. :)

[lunchbox]

Just got back from Portland, spent $83 (including $24 of maple syrup) This bottle suckered me in...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/660/maplesyrup003.jpg

$10, better be the best syrup I have ever had. :)

I think i had that but don't like the screw top (if that's the same one I'm thinking of...). syrup hardens/dries up around the mouth of the bottle and it gets hard to open and close the cap. husband bought that. just finished the bottle and I got their organic, flip top bottle instead.

[KRAZGRL]

My very first job was at TJs back in 00 and I've been shopping there since I was a kid tagging along with my mom.

There are so many things....
From my childhood, I always loved their canned corn. It has great flavor and if you don't want to go through the process of cooking it, the can that's all yellow is the way to go.


Over the summer I discovered their nonfat FroYo. SO good! It's very tart and pairs perfectly with sliced strawberries. Definitely give it a try!

http://eatchiclifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/0041.jpg

[KRAZGRL]

Just ate one of those a few minutes ago.

http://www.jenisgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC03263.jpg

http://www.jenisgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC03264.jpg



Those look so good! I think I may need to stop by TJs today... :tongue:


Just had the Pasadena Salad for lunch and it was a hell of a good salad. Reminds me of Rascals chicken salad.

http://search.chow.com/thumbnail/300/0/www.chow.com/assets/2009/06/tjsalad_290.jpg?q=90

Rascals' chicken salad helped me to get through Cal State Long Beach. :)

[The Continental]

Picked up sweet potato chips, pumpkin beer, and flowers for the wifey. Place rules.
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[Chateau Bow Wow]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6055/tjscaramel.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/tjscaramel.jpg/)

Damn these things should be illegal

[Off2NvrLnd]

http://www.chocablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trader-joes-1.jpg

don't know if they still carry them but they were seriously addicting! well, i know i was all about them, others didn't agree.

[daxx]

I just got some pumpkin cream cheese spread that tastes awesome! It tastes like pumpkin cheesecake. Nice treat for breakfast.

[go]

http://www.chocablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trader-joes-1.jpg

don't know if they still carry them but they were seriously addicting! well, i know i was all about them, others didn't agree.
Just got those from my work's gift exchange yesterday. Hopefully you're correct.

[Bogey]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcrirtCsZS1qcuun0o1_500.jpg

[Sylar]

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2007_12_20-JoeJoes.jpg

[Dana]

http://www.chocablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/trader-joes-1.jpg

don't know if they still carry them but they were seriously addicting! well, i know i was all about them, others didn't agree.

Funny TJ's story involving those.

My dad is a total smartass. Anyhow he started working at TJs a year and a half ago. One day he was working the register and a woman and her daughter came through his line and they had a recipe with them and my dad asked them what they were making and she said "Truffle Surprise" and my dad said it sounded interesting and asked if they had found everything on their list. She said they didn't have any truffles and my dad said "Sure we do, let me get some for you." He walks off and comes back with a box of the chocolate truffles and hands it to the woman.

She tells him that she's looking for this kind of truffle.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D5De-_SkWWs/Sgd7JqAHuLI/AAAAAAAAAKw/EyU8Wyk74p0/s320/14_truffle_lgl.jpg

He never even considered the other kind of truffle which made him feel like a dumbass.

[ianmonsta]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5348000203_ac8c027662.jpg

got these last night and holey hell they are good. almost like Funyuns but with a sweet onion flavor

[orpheus]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5348000203_ac8c027662.jpg

got these last night and holey hell they are good. almost like Funyuns but with a sweet onion flavor

Haven't heard of these, but now I will have to try them. :good:

[Off2NvrLnd]

I <3 Trader Joes!

[Azagthoth]

I recently became a fan of Trader Joe's!

The wife loves the TJ's Rosemary Ham.

I picked up their Kansas City BBQ Sauce for like $2.50 bucks and cant wait to try it out. I am also in love with their coffee, and it is SO inexpensive! These beans stay fresher than any others that I have bought, and best of all they taste delicious!

I've been hooked on the Tangerine Juice (currently in season) and have always been a fan of the green chili & cheese tamales. The frozen wild salmon is excellent and reasonably priced, same with a lot of the frozen fruit that I use to make smoothies with.

We used to get our produce and a few other things at Sprouts, averaging $40/week. Then we would go to Vons to pick up everything else, and would average $120!

Now we do this instead:

Trader Joe's = $50.00
Sprout's = $40.00

A total of $90 for the week!

Besides the obvious savings, its nice not to be in Vons and be asked the same question in every damn aisle "how are you doing today can I help you find anything"? I swear... EVERY aisle!

[ianmonsta]

Haven't heard of these, but now I will have to try them. :good:

I'm pretty sure they are new cause i had never seen 'em before either. They were in a big display near the chips.

[SirJW]

Are those like Funyuns? I love those.

[orpheus]

I like having this.

http://i.acdn.us/image/A1270/1270608/300_1270608.jpg

With this.

http://hoboken411.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/hoboken-trader-joes-nan-bread.JPG

:D

[Off2NvrLnd]

http://heateatreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/tjmacaronicheese.jpg

i had this for the first time while watching the last Kings game. it was pretty good. I just couldn't finish it though. I recommend it as a friend praised it to me lol

[DRGinLBC]

http://danicasdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1260.jpg

Consuming as we speak. I'm hooked.

[Bogey]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BrV6hSvx_Z8/TM7GOT7uafI/AAAAAAAAAUM/alMkusF1pi4/s1600/Charmingly-Chewy.jpg

These ****ing things are gonna make me even fatter.

[Off2NvrLnd]

These ****ing things are gonna make me even fatter.

yes! those are soooooo yummy! been getting those too but had to knock it off.


i have been enjoying these as well:
http://www.ocmexfood.com/images/traderjoes08.jpg

[orpheus]

yes! those are soooooo yummy! been getting those too but had to knock it off.


i have been enjoying these as well:
http://www.ocmexfood.com/images/traderjoes08.jpg

Do you know if TJ's sells black bean tamales? :think:

I have been meaning to try black bean tamales.

[Off2NvrLnd]

Do you know if TJ's sells black bean tamales? :think:

I have been meaning to try black bean tamales.

i haven't seen any black bean tamales at TJs. i have been getting black bean tamales at my local farmer's market. they're amazing! you should check out your local farmers market to see if anyone has made their own for sell. other than that, i haven't seen anything similar at any store. wish they were in the stores.

[orpheus]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_shC0iAwFwvw/TUg7-3aZZbI/AAAAAAAAF5A/nKG7T5CrSY4/s1600/DSCN2065.jpg

I had this today. It was okay, but it has a strong aftertaste. I still have mushroom breath. ;)

[rinkrat]

I just went last night and bought a bunch of the stuff in this thread and other things.

So far, the Sushi was excellent, way better thatn Costco.

The Tangerine Juice is the BEST! Like OJ but a little sweeter.

The Italian Wrap was very good and the dipping sauce really brought it to life.

I got some pistachios but they were unsalted.. grrrr, gotta read the lable better next time.

[rinkrat]

mmmm the yogurt pretzels kick serious ass

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m84YhXSg6sbTi2XO9PizPYg/140.jpg

[rinkrat]

Damn, this Greek olive medley is good.

[Off2NvrLnd]

haha RR is having a good time with his new meals. isn't TJ's the bestest?

[rinkrat]

http://www.chocablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_2447.jpg

These are amazing. Not only are they chocolate ice cream with amazing chocolate covering but there is some fudge brownie or something in there in the bottom. TOP quality snack!

[orpheus]

Anybody try these? :think:

http://kammanfamily.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/cimg2150.jpg?w=300&h=225

I should.

Are they cookies for Cat People?

http://www.filmsite.org/posters/catp2.jpg

;)

[SloMo26]

Anybody try these? :think:

http://kammanfamily.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/cimg2150.jpg?w=300&h=225

I should.

Are they cookies for Cat People?

http://www.filmsite.org/posters/catp2.jpg

;)

We have tried the ginger version and they were grrrrreat!

[To The King!]

Sorry if this has been posted...

http://beeradvocate.com/im/beers/45308.jpg

$2.99 a six pack 6.2% alc. Did I mention it's only $2.99 a six pack?

[DougW8]

The Kobe Beef burgers are back in the frozen section. If they are the same ones they had a few years back, they are some of the best tasting burgers around.

[Azagthoth]

The Kobe Beef burgers are back in the frozen section. If they are the same ones they had a few years back, they are some of the best tasting burgers around.

sweet ! thanks for the heads up Doug!

[Frolov24]

Some friends paid a visit to Santa Fe and brought back some of my favorites (no TJ here in Denver):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5kOawtwboVY/SYJ2_zFIUsI/AAAAAAAAAfk/dJSQr5JvoZ0/s320/009.JPG

http://assets2.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/344/1/1228807930-53763_full.jpg?8d38cb5

[Bogey]

http://www.livingtraderjoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/tj.pup1_-300x270.jpg