happyWImom Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We never get to one-2 hours away. What are your Trader Joe's "must haves"? And anything else!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 We are trying to eliminate sugar (ugh) so any items that go along with that and are tasty would be helpful.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Not sure about the eliminating sugar thing, but their pasta and pizza sauce are staples here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 3-Flavored Layered Hummus. YUM! Don't forget pita bread to go with it! Also, their bottled sparkling juices are tasty and festive for the holidays. Their herbal teas are good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We also do the Trader Joe runs when we are in a town that has one. I only get items that don't need refrigeration. Of course half the fun is being able to roam the aisles yourself to see what they have! But the staples I tend to get are the less-salt cashews, the sliced blanched almonds (they have a great nut selection so maybe others too), the black bean dip for corn chips, the buckets of chocolate chip cookies for the kids (oops, those obviously have sugar), and I used to get their Pad Thai box kit, but haven't seen it in over a year. Oh, and the little 3-pack dark chocolate candy bars that are usually at the registers as a treat for dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I love their Indian food. We usually get our pb & j there too - best price I've found on organic versions of those. The kids love Joe-Joes (ds isn't sure what an "oreo" is) and their cinnamon grahams are great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 oh, then I guess the candy cane Jo jos (like oreos) and the chocolate covered pretzels are out?!!! those are my must haves! They have nice flavored applesauce in go packs for the kids to take places. Goat cheese crumbles, greek yogurt, cinnamon raisin bread, cereal fruit bars (a strawberry walks into a bar). Hummus, pizza dough if you don't make your own. Orange flavored chicken in the frozen section, taquitos in the frozen section. Lavendar soap bar. Jar of TJ salsa, yumm, the best we think. Cage free eggs. Green juice, nice for making frozen pops for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We love their "Antioxidant" trail mix. Their "Tempting" trail mix is amazing too, but since you're trying to eliminate sugar, that would be a no-no. We like their pasta sauces and the triple layer hummus dip. Enjoy! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Crumpets Wine Specialty Cheeses, i.e., bree, stilton, chevre, etc. Pasta Sauce Olives Olive Oil Fruits and vegies, esp. artichokes Crackers Then I usually wander around aimlessly looking for anything new that I might have missed. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I was looking on their site at some of the TJ items-has anyone tried & liked any of their frozen tomales or enchiladas? Also, which cereals are good and not good? Yum-I'm getting hungry just looking at the lists. BTW, I'm not off sugar, so I am for sure having dh get the Candy Cane Joe Joe's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Jamine Rice pasta TJ's olive oil veg. oil tuna fish TJ's mac & cheese frozen edamines - frozen stromboles - frozen orange roughy - frozen fish trail mixes cheese puffs coffee - fair trade TJ's indian frozen foods 100% pure cranberry juice (dilute & add sugar/Splenda at home) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I think you should rethink the sugar thing and allow the Candy Cane Jo-Jos. They are heaven in a box. That said, we really enjoy their indian food, greek yogurt, fish sticks, calamari rings (although my TJ has not had those in awhile), fresh corn salsa, fresh mild salsa, my kids like their bottled juices, hummus, and my new favorite is a whole wheat tortilla with oats and flax. Even my dh who hates tortilla wraps likes these. Their boxed soups. I always have some of their vegetable stock and chicken stock on hand. We all love the roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Well, I am not an obsessed TJ shopper. But they do have some nice jams, nuts, and dried fruits. They also have a variety of inexpensive cereals and some nice breads. I like the organic jams as they are significantly less sweet than normal. If you've been looking for Grade B maple syrup or alcohol free vanilla flavoring, that is one of the few places to find them. But (to my amusement) my local store only carries baking powder in the winter. The employees seemed to think a) that was the only time people bake and b) baking soda was a suitable replacement, which I found funny. Some people I know are crazy about their sauces in a can, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Fresh: Mutli colored bell peppers, lettuces, dates, pizza dough, mozerella cheese, applewood lunch meats, wine country chicken salad Jar: marinara sauce for pizza, sun-dried tomatoes Organic low sodium tomato soup (I just finished some for lunch), butternut soup (soups in boxes :D) Those tri colored nacho chips Nuts are cheapest at TJ Italian bread for panini sandwiches Whatever suits your fancy. I would encourage that from your store "gleanings" you make a list of what you like for future purchases. It will be easier whether it's you or dh doing the shopping. There's just so much more I buy, but see....I'm not looking at my list and this is all I can remember right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovans4 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My son loves the pomegranate limeade. I love the dark chocolate covered JoJos. They have good prices on almonds, walnuts, and cashews. LauraD in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 DS has only one must have from TJs--their sparkling bluberry juice. I have to admit it's very yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dark chocolate covered candy cane jo-jo's....seasonal item....absolutely scrumptious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Their nuts are priced better than anywhere else, and you can get them unsalted. Other things I buy regularly: dried apricots dried tart cherries 100% cranberry juice TJ's castille soap hummus (original, garlic, and white bean are all fav's here) Ketchup barbecue sauce canned salmon (no salt added) almond butter bacon (no nitrates) Kefir dark chocolate bars (They do not count as sugar. They count as a fruit or vegetable. Lots of antioxidants.:) ) Their chicken breasts are a good price, but you probably wouldn't want them in the car for 2 hours even in a cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 They have a great snack section, i.e., trail mixes of all kinds, dried berries, nuts, etc. I really love their Sesame Honey Almonds--delish, and would be great put out on a holiday buffet. They also have good jerky (made with great ingredients, no nitrates/nitrates)--I've seen beef (a couple of flavors), turkey (I think), and buffalo. I've only tried the beef, and it was good. I like portable protein options! ;) Great French green beans (frozen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Okay, I just emailed dh a huge list. Hopefully, he won't have a fit. He doesn't even know he's going to TJ's yet. Hee,hee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Okay, I just emailed dh a huge list. Hopefully, he won't have a fit. He doesn't even know he's going to TJ's yet. Hee,hee. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 * Candy cane Joe Joes. Stock up. For real. (I have it on good authority that these do not count as sugar. That's my story, and I'm sticking with it.) * Organic no-salt-added peanut butter, crunchy (I suppose you could buy creamy, but why would anyone do that?:tongue_smilie:). * 1000 Layer Crackers * Organic blue corn tortilla chips * Raw nuts. Lots. * Clementines! * Dark chocolate * Olive oil * Pasta, especially the whole wheat, the spinach, and the lemon (why, oh, why did they get rid of the flax pasta???) * Brown basmati * Israeli "Pastures of Eden" feta * Organic frozen veggie mixes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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