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DaddyHalbucks · 09-22-2007, 10:40 AM

Never gone there, but I hope to try it soon.

Peaches · 09-22-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Never gone there, but I hope to try it soon.

I have to make 2 more BIG trips in order to bump up in FF status this year. One will be to Vegas. I'll go with you

HighEnergy · 09-22-2007, 03:57 PM

I haven't found much that I don't like from Trader Joe's. Every time I go, and I mean EVERY time I go, I get their Lemon Bread. The lemon juice literally oozes out of it. I shop the Tempe store.

Peaches · 09-22-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HighEnergy

I haven't found much that I don't like from Trader Joe's. Every time I go, and I mean EVERY time I go, I get their Lemon Bread. The lemon juice literally oozes out of it. I shop the Tempe store.

Haven't seen that - will have to look next time.

I've been reading up and apparently they sometimes pull popular things with no warning

and to stock up if you find something you really, really like.

Their Joe Joes copies of Oreos are supposed to rock too. I go again on Monday. I'm giddy like a little school girl

Hadn't tried the peach sauce when I listed it before - OMG, more great stuff. It's perfect before breakfast, on ice cream, in yoghurt, etc.

I also see that you get 25 cents back for every bag. I've been putting the bags in the coolers rendering them useless for further use, but anything to save a buck or two I'll start recycling.

Peaches · 10-01-2007, 02:12 PM

My doctor recommended this to me, so it has to be good for you, right? Their frozen creme brulee! OMG. It comes in actual ramekins, you sprinkle the sugar on it (which it comes with), stick it under the broiler for 3 minutes, let it cool and YUMMY! It's not as custardy as I like mine - more like a runny pudding - but I think letting it set up longer might fix that. But something that tastes THAT good you can have w/o dirtying a single dish in 13 minutes should be illegal.

Artichoke ravioli - good
Small individual cheese pizza - meh
Mushroom risotto - again, something you can fix in minutes that normally would take forever - so worth it

The lemon cake IS just dripping in lemon.

Still trying to find the asparagus risotto, frozen jasmine rice, frozen brown rice and the bottled mango tea.

Fresh flowers and even potted bulb plants are a bargain and bought a friend of mine some Anchor Steam beer we'd had in San Fran. I have no idea if they sell that everywhere since I don't normally buy beer, but if they don't, TJs has it

MissEve · 10-01-2007, 02:52 PM

Hi Mamma!

Here are my best evers ;)

Orange Chicken - I bake it for longer so it gets crispy and add chili pepper to the sauce
Frozen Naan & Garlic Naan
Frozen Buffalo Burgers
blood orange soda, I think the brand is Villa Italia not the TJs brand
chocolate covered pretzels
chocolate covered caramels
thin, crispy choc chip cooking in the plastic tub
italian yogurt in the glass jars
pumpkin seeds

SykkBoy · 10-01-2007, 02:56 PM

I found something else that I gambled on and really like"
chicken, sausage and polenta lasagna...
they use polenta instead of noodles...

munki · 10-01-2007, 02:56 PM

Love thier hummus... we usually get the 4 kind sample pack...

The new guacomle "kits" are a great price, and very convenient...

About 75% of our groceries come from TJ's now, got one around the block, and most of the food is just plain better than what's available at our other local grocers.

StuBradley · 10-01-2007, 03:11 PM

Get almost all of my produce and wines (2 buck chuck is great...lol). Also like the General Tso sauce and their selection of dark chocolate...yum.

Peaches · 10-01-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MissEve

Hi Mamma!

Here are my best evers ;)

Orange Chicken - I bake it for longer so it gets crispy and add chili pepper to the sauce
Frozen Naan & Garlic Naan
Frozen Buffalo Burgers
blood orange soda, I think the brand is Villa Italia not the TJs brand
chocolate covered pretzels
chocolate covered caramels
thin, crispy choc chip cooking in the plastic tub
italian yogurt in the glass jars
pumpkin seeds

You KNOW I trust your "best evers"!

OK, writing down all the additional suggestions. I have the orange chicken but haven't cooked it yet. Will do that tomorrow night. So many times I try to buy something that's not there - I guess with such a physically small store it's just harder to keep things stocked all the time. DON'T THEY KNOW I'M DRIVING A LONG WAY??!

I need to find a dry ice supplier

I can't remember if I've mentioned the spinach artichoke dip yet, but what a perfect thing to keep in the freezer for guest! 2 minutes and you have a great snack.

Yes, I'm on a freaking diet so I'm eating in moderation

$5 submissions · 10-01-2007, 04:14 PM

Great cheese and organic burritos

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 10-01-2007, 06:14 PM

I have to drive to Seattle to go to one. Wish they would open one up in my area.

Brother Bilo · 10-01-2007, 06:19 PM

From Trader Joes I get pasta, soup, some veggies, beer, wine, and more specialty stuff like roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and shit like that.

Pretty much everything except meat, dairy or bread, that shit is cheaper at the grocery store.

ChrissyWebmasterChecks · 10-02-2007, 01:18 PM

I love the Trader Joe's guacamole, frozen orange chicken, and you have to love their wine and beer selection

AmyAmy · 10-02-2007, 01:57 PM

try the SoyVey (spelling?) sauce on salmon - very yummy

and their frozen veggie corn dogs - super yummy

corvette · 10-02-2007, 02:00 PM

used to work there during school, great place to work, with great people

Peaches · 10-02-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette

used to work there during school, great place to work, with great people

It does look like a fun place to work. I'm so used to the rich kid cashiers in the burbs of ATL complaining about everything that it's certainly a nice change

They're really good about packing all my frozen stuff in separate bags so I can zoom them into the coolers and they always give me suggestions on other stuff that's good

corvette · 10-02-2007, 02:37 PM

yea, I am not trying to be rude, but back before they scanned their items, we had to call the prices out... remember driving home many times with the work 9 repeating in my head...

(most of their prices ended in 9)

SykkBoy · 10-02-2007, 02:45 PM

I've been picking up salads there for lunch and finally had to repeat a salad buy:
their Spa Salad (chicken breast, noodles, grapes, mandarin oranges, walnuts and romano cheese with the greens and this curry dressing that is the perfect topper)

Peaches · 10-02-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SykkBoy2

I've been picking up salads there for lunch and finally had to repeat a salad buy:
their Spa Salad (chicken breast, noodles, grapes, mandarin oranges, walnuts and romano cheese with the greens and this curry dressing that is the perfect topper)

OK, I admit I forgot to look for the salads.....where be they? I THINK most of the TJs are laid out the same. Are they in the veggie section or in the prepared food section? Or somewhere else?

Peaches · 10-02-2007, 04:34 PM

Frozen red curry rice bowl - meh

Oven is on the fritz so I didn't try the orange chicken yet.

2012 · 10-02-2007, 04:50 PM

I love trader joes

After Shock Media · 10-02-2007, 04:50 PM

Peaches spend the extra and get one or two of those large 3 day or so ice coolers. Then stock up on a few of the reusable blue freezer bricks.

It is how I shop when I go anywhere with frozen or cold food. Not to mention the butcher and the seafood monger.

Yes I am one of those crazy people that will go through the store putting things inside of my cooler. I even have a collapsable dolley in the event that the store has stupid standard baskets. On the dolley is also several canvas sacks for dry goods and the like. Again reusable and they get you anywhere from .05 to .25 per bag discounts at almost all stores.

Funny part is I do not even live that far from most of my shopping locations. Though it has paid off more than once when I got rushed or idle brained when I got home and forgot the groceries. They were still frozen and or cold the very next day.

Ok long post to just say it is much cheaper than dry ice

Peaches · 10-02-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Peaches spend the extra and get one or two of those large 3 day or so ice coolers. Then stock up on a few of the reusable blue freezer bricks.

Are these things I can buy at the local Sprawlmart? Right now the best coolers I've found are old Omaha Steak ones, lol. I tried buying some of those "thermal bags". What a freaking waste. The ice was melted by the time I got home.

If they are something I can buy in a store, LMK and I will venture into one - or I'll start looking on the net.

Thanks

I was coming home one day from a TJ run and the main road to my house was closed due to a wreck. I went over some serious 4WD roads to get home - my mochi are worth it!!

After Shock Media · 10-02-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaches

Are these things I can buy at the local Sprawlmart? Right now the best coolers I've found are old Omaha Steak ones, lol. I tried buying some of those "thermal bags". What a freaking waste. The ice was melted by the time I got home.

If they are something I can buy in a store, LMK and I will venture into one - or I'll start looking on the net.

Thanks

I was coming home one day from a TJ run and the main road to my house was closed due to a wreck. I went over some serious 4WD roads to get home - my mochi are worth it!!

These are real ice chests.You can find them at big 5, wal mart (ew), K mart, etc. I call them 3 day coolers because they say they will keep ice bags for 3 or more days. (which they sort of do but you get lots of water).

I have two big ones (full size) and three medium, and three small ones. I use some for more than shopping. As for the blue ice bricks. Just do not get the ones that have the dips in them for soda cans. Get the flat thicker ones and have at least enough to cover the bottom of the cooler or approx that many. I keep about 15 in my freezer at all times.

Peaches · 10-03-2007, 08:09 AM

Thanks, ASM! I can't wait until the first time I'm pulled over with my TJ stash in the back of the car and I have to explain that I'm not carrying illegal food across city borders.

Thankfully I have a chest freezer so I can stock up on blue ice as well as have somewhere to store my stash.

YIPEE!!

SykkBoy · 10-03-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaches

OK, I admit I forgot to look for the salads.....where be they? I THINK most of the TJs are laid out the same. Are they in the veggie section or in the prepared food section? Or somewhere else?

They are generally near the produce, where they have other prepared foods like wraps, non-frozen lasagna, etc.

Honez · 10-03-2007, 09:20 AM

There isn't a TJ's close to me so, I shop at Sprouts. BUT, I just discovered there is one next to where I go for my yoga and tai chi classes. Looks like I will be loading up the car on Friday after yoga

Peaches · 10-03-2007, 09:36 AM

Hone, you will become addicted!

I'm having lunch with a friend Friday and we are making sure it's in the same shopping center as TJs so we can head there afterwards. Going tonight to Sprawlmart and load up on coolers and blue packs

Az A Bay Bay · 10-03-2007, 11:12 AM

anything i can eat...lol

Sarah_Jayne · 10-03-2007, 12:35 PM

Let me just repeat that I hate you all. I just found out that the first Wholefoods opened in London but it is in about the furthest part of London from me and not driveable. With the major trend of organics here you think there would be more places like that cashing in.

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HighEnergy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 806	I haven't found much that I don't like from Trader Joe's. Every time I go, and I mean EVERY time I go, I get their Lemon Bread. The lemon juice literally oozes out of it. I shop the Tempe store.

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Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	My doctor recommended this to me, so it has to be good for you, right? Their frozen creme brulee! OMG. It comes in actual ramekins, you sprinkle the sugar on it (which it comes with), stick it under the broiler for 3 minutes, let it cool and YUMMY! It's not as custardy as I like mine - more like a runny pudding - but I think letting it set up longer might fix that. But something that tastes THAT good you can have w/o dirtying a single dish in 13 minutes should be illegal. Artichoke ravioli - good Small individual cheese pizza - meh Mushroom risotto - again, something you can fix in minutes that normally would take forever - so worth it The lemon cake IS just dripping in lemon. Still trying to find the asparagus risotto, frozen jasmine rice, frozen brown rice and the bottled mango tea. Fresh flowers and even potted bulb plants are a bargain and bought a friend of mine some Anchor Steam beer we'd had in San Fran. I have no idea if they sell that everywhere since I don't normally buy beer, but if they don't, TJs has it

10-01-2007, 02:52 PM	#56
MissEve Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 583	Hi Mamma! Here are my best evers ;) Orange Chicken - I bake it for longer so it gets crispy and add chili pepper to the sauce Frozen Naan & Garlic Naan Frozen Buffalo Burgers blood orange soda, I think the brand is Villa Italia not the TJs brand chocolate covered pretzels chocolate covered caramels thin, crispy choc chip cooking in the plastic tub italian yogurt in the glass jars pumpkin seeds

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10-01-2007, 06:19 PM	#63
Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	From Trader Joes I get pasta, soup, some veggies, beer, wine, and more specialty stuff like roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and shit like that. Pretty much everything except meat, dairy or bread, that shit is cheaper at the grocery store. __________________

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SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	I've been picking up salads there for lunch and finally had to repeat a salad buy: their Spa Salad (chicken breast, noodles, grapes, mandarin oranges, walnuts and romano cheese with the greens and this curry dressing that is the perfect topper) __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

10-02-2007, 04:34 PM	#71
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Frozen red curry rice bowl - meh Oven is on the fritz so I didn't try the orange chicken yet.

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Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Thanks, ASM! I can't wait until the first time I'm pulled over with my TJ stash in the back of the car and I have to explain that I'm not carrying illegal food across city borders. Thankfully I have a chest freezer so I can stock up on blue ice as well as have somewhere to store my stash. YIPEE!!

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Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Hone, you will become addicted! I'm having lunch with a friend Friday and we are making sure it's in the same shopping center as TJs so we can head there afterwards. Going tonight to Sprawlmart and load up on coolers and blue packs

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