TammyinTN Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'm going for the first time this weekend. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Chicken-cilantro wontons. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Joe-Joe's (vanilla bean) and their brushetta mix...they season it so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Meyer Lemon Thin Cookies Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah Corn and Chile and Tomato-less Salsa They also have a cous-cous, quinoa, baby garbanzo bean dried mix that is really good. I forget the exact name. Edited March 14, 2012 by Mrs Mungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Grade-B maple syrup Whole wheat couscous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Seville (?) Queen olives in the skinny jar. Taste like they are in a white wine vinegar....mmmm. Only Wegmans fresh olives are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Whole wheat pasta brown rice cereals with lower sugar than the typical store brands, and lower prices frozen berry mixes, to go with yogurt vegan cream cheese soy yogurt whole wheat tortillas whole wheat english muffins fresh pesto (in season) tofutti cuties frozen shrimp frozen artichoke hearts vegan chocolate multi-grain pita chips tabbouleh broth and soups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Meyer Lemon Thin CookiesCorn and Chile and Tomato-less Salsa They also have a cous-cous, quinoa, baby garbanzo bean dried mix that is really good. I forget the exact name. :iagree: The cous-cous mix is especially good with some of their frozen, pre-cooked shrimp stirred in and topped with parmesean. Also flax-seed tortillia chips. And usually some seassonal item that they are no longer carrying! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 My kids love the frozen Mandarin Orange Chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Shrimp corn dogs Dark chocolate peanut butter cups Organic coconut oil Trader Joe's greek yogurt (full fat) Snap pea crisps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 have fun! its where we shop for most things, so we have a ton of favorites. they have great wines at great prices... you could check out some of the wines in this blog: http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/ their sparkling cranberry juice is a household staple. their scratch pads for cats rock. their peanut butter, and various other butters (almond, pumpkin, etc) are amazing. their organic orange juice is amazing, esp. if you do 2/3 oj and 1/3 organic carrot juice. in the frozen foods aisle: - veggie corn dogs, - teriyaki chicken - orange chicken (prepared on the stove top, not in the oven) - chicken alfredo - turkey meatballs - cocktail meatballs - just about any of the pizzas in the dairy case: - light whipped cream cheese - light grated mexican blend - raclette cheese - any of their crumbled cheeses - brie - fondue cheese package in their produce case: pretty much everything, but especially - portobello mushrooms - potato medley - grape medley - heirloom tomatoes - organic anything - pomegranite seeds - salsas - tzatziki -spinach dip -hummus and then there are the chocolates, and the cookies... have fun! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisel_le Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 coconut ice cream black olives garlic naan gyoza frozen organic fruits and veggies gourmet jelly beans dark chocolate peanut butter cups We always spend way too much money there because everything is so good! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The gluten free corn pasta soy yogurt Snap pea crisps (can get other places, but the price is better at TJs) Chocolate bars! Fruit. The fruit is almost always cheaper there. Hummus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMom Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 My kids love the cheese filled tortellini. It's a good price and they like it Better than the tricolor stuff at Costco. We just moved away from TJ and miss it. We also always bought milk there. And I love the citrus shower gel.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The reduced sugar organic raspberry jam. Doesn't taste like a big sugar (or really, high fructose corn syrup) blob. Their peanut butter's not bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Dark Chocolate Powerberries are what get me through math lessons most days. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 My daughter and I were just talking about this today... We love the ready to eat edamame and the greek yogurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) The syrup Corn salsa spicy black bean dip taquitos (theirs don't have dairy in them) chocolate chips that aren't made with dairy and they are much cheaper than the enjoy life brand frozen fruit for smoothies I like the trail mix with berries and nuts herb salad mix, it is just baby lettuces with parsley, dill and cilantro. I don't usually buy bagged salad because I am cheap but I love that one the jarred curries, there are some without dairy frozen nan Edited March 14, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Does anyone know if they carry any low sodium foods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 wheat couscous. Gingersnaps. Korean short ribs. Cinnamon scones!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkenkathy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I haven't been in a long time because we moved away from CA, but my favorites were their chipotle chicken sausage lemon curd blueberry scones They also had fresh squeezed orange juice (unpasteurized) that was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 We love: tomato soup Joe's O's almond milk keifer granola bars mac&cheese citrus shower gel tea tree oil tea tree facial wash I always spend WAY TOO MUCH MONEY at TJ's! I didn't believe all the hype, but now I am a total convert and have to limit my trips, or they will foreclose on my house :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 A friend sent the kids some gluten free snickerdoodles. They were DEVINE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I almost forgot the peanut butter! I don't like it, but DH practically lives on it. I don't like their produce. It's not as good/fresh as Whole Foods. They also have a really nice cheap flower selection. For a treat that won't go straight to my hips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Dark Chocolate Powerberries are what get me through math lessons most days. :001_smile: Yes. Oh my gosh, yes. I want some right now! So yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Does anyone know if they carry any low sodium foods? http://www.traderjoes.com/lists/low-sodium.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have been reading about Trader Joe's on the internet for years. I occasionally check to see if they have made it to TX. They have one that is opening about 40 miles from me. I can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC in KS Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yum Yum Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Mandarin Orange Chicken!!! Edited March 15, 2012 by OrdinaryTime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Almond butter with roasted flaxseeds Large chocolate bars Peach salsa B grade maple syrup Sweet potato chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 We haven't lived near TJs for a couple of years. There are a few things we still miss. Candy Cane JoJos Jarred cherries Midnight Moo Some kind of delicious frozen cheesy dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Gluten-free oats Corn pasta Gluten-free ginger snaps Nuts - very good prices on all kinds of nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight_gregorys Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Vanana (vanilla/banana) yogurt any of their salads are great organic tortilla chips Joe-Joes (like orea cookies) mint chocolate chip ice cream their frozen chinese food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 http://www.traderjoes.com/lists/low-sodium.asp Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cranberry Goat cheese log but it is a seasonal item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My favorite? cheese and green chili tamale in the frozen section. they are still wrapped in the corn husks and have very little cheese. Kids LOVE the frozen orange chicken Organic vodka sauce Organic frozen veggies Just cranberry, or blurberry or cherry juices - unsweetened and pure! Frozen organic oj - best frozen oj I ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 The dark chocolate with caramel and sea salt bars... OMG! Their hummus is great. In the frozen section... the pizza with ham & gruyere is a staple in our house. I think it is called "tarte d'alsace" it has a green edged box. I buy stapes there, oil, nuts, rice, flour, their jams are good, frozen veggies and fruit etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 have fun! its where we shop for most things, so we have a ton of favorites. they have great wines at great prices... you could check out some of the wines in this blog: http://jasonswineblog.com/trader-joes-wines-top-10-wine-list/ I really like their wines too. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has different liquor laws than most states. No wine at the stores here. I've asked my mother to drive an hour to the store in Atlanta, then picked up a case when we were visiting her before. (In my defense, she was already going to the store in Atlanta.) It looks like there will be a store between our new house and my husband's job in Ohio. I'm happy about that. It's too bad that I've never seen frozen gumbo at Trader Joe's. Aldis carries it a couple times a year, and I really love being able to have some gumbo on the spur of the moment. It's not as good as what I ate when I lived in Memphis, but it sure fixes that craving for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 triple layer humus and falafel chips. oh my gosh, the best ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I find their prices to be expensive but it's really all about what you are comparing them too. I buy very very little processed/packaged food and TJ has mostly what "I" consider convenience food so obviously it will cost more. For instance, I don't buy crackers, I grind the grain, mix them up and bake them myself, so $2-3 a box is really expensive for me. So for me a trip to TJ's is a total splurge. Most of my favorite things are things that have been phased out. I don't buy chips of any kind but they used to have parsnips chips and a bag or two of those would find their way in my cart every single of time. I was ecstatic the year they sold frozen black raspberries, my favorite version of eggplant parmesan is gone (and the newer ones just aren't the same). That said I still go their occasionally. I always buy their flouride free toothpaste. I get the anti-plague version. While I greatly dislike the flavor, it does an amazing job of getting/keeping my teeth clean. I've had no plague build-up in the 3 years I've been using it (not at all normal for me). We love the end and bits of fruit strips they sell but it's very hit or miss if they have it in stock. Other things we like garlic naan sea salt chile relleno frozen brussel sprouts when I can find them (about 75 cents a bag cheaper than our grocery store) Honestly we've like most everything we've tried from there, however as I said above I find stuff pretty expensive so we try to really limit our trips there. Toothpaste is the only thing that will cause me to make a special trip there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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