Heather in OK Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 What should I not leave the store without???? We are going on vacation in September and I'll have a chance to FINALLY see what all the fuss is about. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) We like spicy bean dip I like the anti-oxidant trail mix (it is just nuts and berries) dd loves the sweet potato chips. Ds (3 year old) is crazy about the Blackberry crush juice and the teeny peanut butter cups We also liked the Red Pepper hummus, we like dipping cucumbers, bell peppers and carrots into it. We just got two TJs here in KC so I haven't tried very many things yet. I did see a lot of prepared foods like salads and wraps. You could probably get some meals there. Edited July 20, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 There was a thread about this within the last month or so - do a search because there were some really great suggestions! Mine was the ginger cat cookies :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Well just about everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 There was a thread about this within the last month or so - do a search because there were some really great suggestions! Mine was the ginger cat cookies :) My kids love those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Their bagged nuts are awesome - 10x better than Planters and other store's nuts. We snack on their cashews/walnuts/almonds liberally over here. Their turquoise box fish sticks are also good, as is their indian food and frozen naan. Fruit popsicles. Frozen vegetables. Frozen Fruit. Frozen fish. Waffles. Pancake Balls. Cheese selection. Lunch meet selection. *skip their produce, it is not better than other stores except for their bagged salad greens* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracieT Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I mostly get the things they have that normally have dye at the regular stores. Like lollipops, fruit & grain bars...snacky things for my kids. In the refrigerator section near the produce they have this "Mideast Feast" thing that is SO good. I get that every time I go for myself for lunch. I love it so much! But you'd have to eat it right away or refrigerate it. I also love their spinach & garlic fettuccine noodles. My older son LOVES their canned chicken noodle soup. Oh my...this is making me want to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 I could search but this is more fun. :tongue_smilie: *skip their produce, it is not better than other stores except for their bagged salad greens* We'll be traveling across the country...don't need fresh produce. Or frozen items. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 They have a yummy corn salsa...they might label it a relish...errr...sorry margaritas have impeded my neurons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Druid Circles Iberico Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 They have a yummy corn salsa...they might label it a relish...errr...sorry margaritas have impeded my neurons. That salsa is THE BEST! I drove 3 hours to buy some! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Joe-Joes (better than Oreos) and the Israeli feta. And $5 kosher wine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Although I would not recommend drinking and driving :tongue_smilie: I always try and get their "two buck chuck" Charles Shaw wine. It was $2.99 the last time I was in a TJ store which was almost a year ago. I haven't yet met someone who doesn't like it so even if you aren't a wine drinker, they make a nice housewarming gift. I've also had different kinds of their trailmix - yum! - and my husband likes their blueberry jelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Their dried mangoes are to die for -- unsweetened, unsulphured and as sweet as candy. We LOVE them. Their real maple syrup is a good deal, as is their peanut butter (no sugar or hydrogenated oil or other bad stuff). Also love their brown rice noodles, marinara sauce, and coffee. As you can see, we find that their "staple" products are delicious and are healthier than regular store offerings. So that's what I stock up on -- with a box of Lacey's Cookies for good measure! (They are sort of this almond/toffee/dark chocolate cookie that is AMAZING.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 If you're into wine, they always have a FABULOUS selection at TJ's! I love their frozen food section, their selection of pastas, their soups, and the chips - especially the blue corn tortilla chips with spicy bean dip and/or their wonderful salsa. Oh, and they also sell a good variety of brands of free range chickens. (I don't usually buy other types of meats there because even though they are organically grown or all natural, I've found that they are priced a bit higher than I can get elsewhere.) Have fun! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slojo's Homeschool Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I don't go to Trader Joe's very often - maybe 3x a year - but their Candy Cane ice cream is the best. Now it's probably not the right season, but I would make a special trip just for that ice cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Sadly, the TJs in my state do not carry wine. I buy: Irish Breakfast Tea (1/4 the cost of Twinings and just as good) Black olive tapenade and whole grain crackers Spaghetti sauce Korma sauce Frozen Chinese food (orange chicken, chicken teriyaki, pork dumplings, shu mai, lemongrass spring roll thingies, etc) Tahini CHEESE -all of it Curry chicken Burgundy lamb Cereal HTH KFP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks!!! As much as I'd love to try some frozen items, I'll have no way to keep them frozen on the drive across the country. ;) We will have a small cooler so I can do some cold items (looks like I need to try the cheese ;)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.byrum Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Due to location we don't go to TJ's often - we pretty much only go when in need of SunButter :) I'll have to keep an eye on this list though since I've seen a few other things (minus the nuts and peanut butter items) that caught my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenmomof3 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Lemon curd Pretzel bread Cold Care Tea - although didn't see it last time, must be seasonal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Mrs. Mungo, you are funny! Although this is very fun and I love reading it, if you want to see the thread from several weeks ago, here it is: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288951 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enough Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Joe-Joes (better than Oreos) I have a Trader Joe's minutes from me but I only go once a year, and it's to get the Candy Cane Joe-Joe's. :) Everything else, meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Well just about everything! :iagree: I do 90% of my non-CSA, non-local meat shopping there, and have been for 20 years. Love TJs! Current favorites are dark chocolate-covered almonds, lime popsicles, and gluten-free protein bars. But there is much, much more. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Breakfast cereal. Cheaper and less likely to have junk in it. English muffins - ditto. Mini pitas, whole wheat, to go with hummus. If you're travelling, bring a few plastic containers, get some frozen mixed berries and add a scoop of vanilla yogurt from the big tub. One bag of berries to one large tub of yogurt is our preferred ratio. Makes nice parfaits. Their ready meals - sandwiches and such - aren't all that, IMHO. OTOH their pre-prepared meats are quite nice. Sausages! Healthy ones. They do a great sheep's milk feta in brine - in a blue and white plastic box - we cut a piece and crush it with a fork on the underside of the lid, then add it to whatever we're eating. Thai sauce is nice. Chocolate of course. Dr. Bonner's soap - much cheaper there. Did you know they're owned by the same folks who own Aldi's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracieT Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yes! The Irish Breakfast Tea is really good! And really cheap. I love the candy cane Joe-Joes, too....only way my boys can have candy cane things. I wish they'd sell actually dye-free candy canes at Christmas, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Dr. Bonner's soap - much cheaper there. Oh...that is VERY good to know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 A few of our favorites: - the hummus dips (refrigerated) with the sesame crackers - French Berry Lemonade (carbonated; much better than soda) - artichoke spinach dip (refrigerated) with the seasoned pita chips - Blackened Cajon Chicken Fettucine (refrigerated dinner you can just microwave -- WAY expensive, but we sometimes splurge and pretend it's dinner out!) - bundles of fresh basil (we use a large amount to make pesto, and this is the only place that sells it as a large enough bundle to do so) - "noodle boxes" -- green, red or blue box of seasoned noodles and sauce that you open up, microwave for 2 minutes and eat -- makes a great lunch for hungry teen boys - bags of pasta (only $1/pound bag here -- everywhere else it runs $2-3/pound bag) - dried cranberries (I use them in a recipe for cranberry orange scones) - TJ brand chocolate chips (really good flavor!) - TJ brand mini chocolate-peanutbutter-cup candies - chocolate ganache torte (refrigerated; wow! that's rich and good!) - seasonal only item: shortbread cookies dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with white non-pareils -- oh my! I must have gained 5 pounds last Christmas eating those things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manamana Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 We just had the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches last week and they were yummy. I like their sponges too. You buy a bag with several and add water to expand one when you need to use a new one. They are thick and soft so last longer. Pretzel bites with peanut butter are delicious and on the snack aisle. I also just bought refrigerated pizza dough that I'm excited to try. Milk and cottage cheese are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 We couldn't live without: Rice & Bean chips Baked sea salt & vinegar potato chips Snickerdoodles (free of top 8 allergens and taste just like the real thing) Ginger snaps Corn crackers (onion & chives) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I third the Irish tea Maple leaf cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGirlShake Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Almond butter Trail mixes and dried fruit Pink Lemonaide Olive Oil popcorn Cookies... the last ones we bought were chocolate chip with cranberries I think. They have a candy but I forget the name. It's animals (was lambs in the spring dont know if the same now) they are jellied type with fruit juice in the center. Gee, I just can't think what they are called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGirlShake Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Almost forgot: Granola Brown sugar shredded wheat My son's (5 years old) favorites are the apple cinnamon oatmeal (mine is the blueberry) and they have fruit bars (like nutrigrain bars) in 3 flavors Strawberry Walks into a bar, Fig walks into a bar, Blueberry walks into a bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Maple Leaf sandwich cookies. Spa Face Wash with tea tree oil Tea tree Tingle body wash (don't usually like wash, like soap, but this is tingly) Tea tree tingle shampoo, pretty good, too. Almost forgot: orange flavored dried cranberries are heavenly, with a really heady essence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Those dehydrated green beans they sell by the chips. I literally thought they were sweetened with brown sugar the first time I tried them, but it was completely natural! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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