Trader Joe's

brwneyedgrl · Aug 12th, 2008, 01:13 AM

I just discovered the dark chocolate almonds with turbinado sugar and sea salt. Wow, they are so incredibly addictive!

USCgerl · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:04 AM

I'm snacking on the Nutty American Trek Mix...it's so good! It has almonds, cashews, juicy, big raisins, and semi-sweet chocolate pieces. It's not salty...just perfect for me since I have to eat more protein.

USCgerl · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Oh I also have a bag of Wasabi Tamari Almonds, and half the bag is almost gone within 2 days!

Miyoshi637 · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:22 AM

I love their peanut butter, "oreos" (jojo's), Pizza dough, and that they sell jojoba oil for so cheap!

peach. · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:55 AM

Miyoshi, I noticed that they sell jojoba for cheap, too! I'm impressed! Whole Foods price (for the exact same brand & bottle) is a shame in comparison!

Chocolate-covered soy beans are my weakness at TJ's. It's so hard to stop myself from reaching into the tub again and again.

EmilyPurk · Aug 12th, 2008, 03:15 AM

I haven't been there in a long time, but I think they have really good peanut butter. :)

MzSHERRY · Aug 12th, 2008, 03:23 PM

^^ Yes, the peanut butter is fantastic!

Also, I'm shamelessly addicted to the habanero pistachios..

kmom · Aug 17th, 2008, 05:03 AM

i also like their organic vodka sauce, a lot of their frozen fish, salsas, mushroom risotto, frozen chimichurri salmon (great marinade) with their chimichurri rice.

there's a lot of frozen meals there that taste great and are quick and easy to prepare which is great for busy folks or moms like me.

Max1880 · Aug 28th, 2008, 02:01 AM

So after coming across this thread the other day, I went to TJs and tried a few items listed here. I have to say my favorites are:

steel cut oatmeal
peanut butter
chicken dumplings
well priced organic fruit
roasted garlic hummus
Greek yogurt
choc covered bananas
and my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE . . . the frozen panna cotta. Seriously, I dream about this stuff, it's sooo good.

IntlSet · Aug 28th, 2008, 11:32 AM

^^^^
Wow, I've always wanted to try to frozen panna cotta! Thanks for the rec.

Max1880 · Aug 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM

And the best part is, it's only $3 at my store for 2 servings. It would cost more to make it from scratch!

Kiss Me Deadly · Sep 30th, 2008, 12:39 AM

ive just recently fell in love with these Anne Chung soups.. i love Miso and Udon

galligator · Sep 30th, 2008, 01:53 PM

This is the only place I can find Tejava iced tea. The best non-sweatened tea.

sarcal · Oct 8th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brwneyedgrl

I just discovered the dark chocolate almonds with turbinado sugar and sea salt. Wow, they are so incredibly addictive!

These are INSANE!! I just got them today and as soon as I got home, tried one and I immediately said, "Put them away, RIGHT NOW! If you don't, you know you're going to eat the whole tub! These are too good!"

The sweet with the salty is just amazing!

IntlSet · Oct 9th, 2008, 11:07 AM

Okay, I have a rec that I would rate an A-.

The frozen lemon tarts...

Good Points:
- Only takes 30 min - 1 hour to defrost (unlike panna cotta which takes 4 hours in the fridge)... so you can satisfy a craving quickly
- The lemon filling is really, really good
- They look good... as in, they actually look like an item you'd get at a bakery. Nice appearance

Bad points:
- The crust has that kind of weird taste you get when something has obviously been frozen... so I don't think anybody would believe this is homemade

BUT ITS PRETTY TASTY all things considered!!! So try it, gals!

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#272
USCgerl Member Location: Southern California	I'm snacking on the Nutty American Trek Mix...it's so good! It has almonds, cashews, juicy, big raisins, and semi-sweet chocolate pieces. It's not salty...just perfect for me since I have to eat more protein. __________________

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#273
USCgerl Member Location: Southern California	Oh I also have a bag of Wasabi Tamari Almonds, and half the bag is almost gone within 2 days! __________________

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:22 AM	#274
Miyoshi637 Frankin-Stinks Location: Bay Area	I love their peanut butter, "oreos" (jojo's), Pizza dough, and that they sell jojoba oil for so cheap! __________________ All I need for Christmas is new tires for my car!

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:55 AM	#275
peach. everything is peachy Location: Los Angeles!	Miyoshi, I noticed that they sell jojoba for cheap, too! I'm impressed! Whole Foods price (for the exact same brand & bottle) is a shame in comparison! Chocolate-covered soy beans are my weakness at TJ's. It's so hard to stop myself from reaching into the tub again and again. __________________ Gold & White tabby Gold & White Chanel!

Aug 12th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#277
MzSHERRY enough ♥	^^ Yes, the peanut butter is fantastic! Also, I'm shamelessly addicted to the habanero pistachios.. __________________ Sherry __current wishlist__. Two-toned Rolex Perpetual Lady Datejust with diamond markers

Aug 12th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#271
brwneyedgrl Member Location: Chicago	I just discovered the dark chocolate almonds with turbinado sugar and sea salt. Wow, they are so incredibly addictive!

Aug 12th, 2008, 03:15 AM	#276
EmilyPurk Member	I haven't been there in a long time, but I think they have really good peanut butter. :)

Aug 17th, 2008, 05:03 AM	#278
kmom Member	i also like their organic vodka sauce, a lot of their frozen fish, salsas, mushroom risotto, frozen chimichurri salmon (great marinade) with their chimichurri rice. there's a lot of frozen meals there that taste great and are quick and easy to prepare which is great for busy folks or moms like me.

Aug 28th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#279
Max1880 Member Location: New Jersey	So after coming across this thread the other day, I went to TJs and tried a few items listed here. I have to say my favorites are: steel cut oatmeal peanut butter chicken dumplings well priced organic fruit roasted garlic hummus Greek yogurt choc covered bananas and my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE . . . the frozen panna cotta. Seriously, I dream about this stuff, it's sooo good.

Aug 28th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#280
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	^^^^ Wow, I've always wanted to try to frozen panna cotta! Thanks for the rec. __________________ www.drinkmorechampagne.com

Aug 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#281
Max1880 Member Location: New Jersey	And the best part is, it's only $3 at my store for 2 servings. It would cost more to make it from scratch!

Sep 30th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#282
Kiss Me Deadly Woosaaa Location: New York!!	ive just recently fell in love with these Anne Chung soups.. i love Miso and Udon __________________

Sep 30th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#283
galligator Mostly Harmless	This is the only place I can find Tejava iced tea. The best non-sweatened tea. __________________ I also www.shoeblog.com (Hey dad, I'm published - sorta. ) My little (Mostly Harajuku Lovers) bags gallery is here. Most of my shoes are here.

Oct 9th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#285
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Okay, I have a rec that I would rate an A-. The frozen lemon tarts... Good Points: - Only takes 30 min - 1 hour to defrost (unlike panna cotta which takes 4 hours in the fridge)... so you can satisfy a craving quickly - The lemon filling is really, really good - They look good... as in, they actually look like an item you'd get at a bakery. Nice appearance Bad points: - The crust has that kind of weird taste you get when something has obviously been frozen... so I don't think anybody would believe this is homemade BUT ITS PRETTY TASTY all things considered!!! So try it, gals! __________________ www.drinkmorechampagne.com