Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in

floridagal23 · Mar 4th, 2008, 11:47 AM

The packaged mix of trail mix with the dried orange rinds. They were SO bitter it made the rest of the mix disgusting!

Charlie · Mar 7th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Ohh I am late to this thread but I was sooo disapointed on Trader Joe's California Sushi rolls, ewwww and the soy vanilla ice cream.

luvhautecouture · Mar 8th, 2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CRYLATER3

Ohh I am late to this thread but I was sooo disapointed on Trader Joe's California Sushi rolls, ewwww and the soy vanilla ice cream.

Those did not look too good (sushi).. however I think whole food's california rolls are the bomb!!!

SillyWabbit · Mar 8th, 2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CRYLATER3

Ohh I am late to this thread but I was sooo disapointed on Trader Joe's California Sushi rolls, ewwww and the soy vanilla ice cream.

I would be scared to buy sushi from some place that wasn't actually japanese and it's just sitting there for hours, kwim? <br>
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I found TJ Mac and Cheese disgusting. I took it back.

frannita · Mar 9th, 2008, 05:24 PM

The Curry Chicken Tenders that were in their latest flyer!!! Too gingery, and sure, the chicken was soft but it was spongy

I wish I knew about the option to return them but I threw out the package they came in. I don't care for the dried Chili mangoes either. The ones from Henry's are much better!

ck21 · Mar 9th, 2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by frannita

The Curry Chicken Tenders that were in their latest flyer!!! Too gingery, and sure, the chicken was soft but it was spongy

I wish I knew about the option to return them but I threw out the package they came in. I don't care for the dried Chili mangoes either. The ones from Henry's are much better!

I loved the curry chicken tenders! I simmered them with some light coconut milk and served over rice. YUM!

Nishi621 · Mar 10th, 2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SillyWabbit

I would be scared to buy sushi from some place that wasn't actually japanese and it's just sitting there for hours, kwim? <br>
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I found TJ Mac and Cheese disgusting. I took it back.

the boxed one or the frozen one? I love the frozen one!

ck21 · Mar 10th, 2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishi621

the boxed one or the frozen one? I love the frozen one!

We also love the boxed one!

Nishi621 · Mar 13th, 2008, 11:02 AM

OK-made the TJ's lobster ravioli last night, didn't taste a thing like lobster-won't buy that again!

Coach Superfan · Mar 13th, 2008, 02:30 PM

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They only thing I didn't like at TJs were pre-marinated kalbi - korean styled beef rib eye. It was weirdly marinated plus it was bulgogi instead! quote]

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Originally Posted by CRYLATER3

Ohh I am late to this thread but I was sooo disapointed on Trader Joe's California Sushi rolls.

I have to disagree about the kalbi. I tried a bag of this and cooked it on the George Foreman. ally24k, maybe your bag was from a weird batch? Mine was definitely bone-in kalbi, not bulkogi but for the price you'd be better off buying fresh kalbi from Korean markets. The quality of the TJ kalbi was mediocre.

Sushi rolls from any market are terrible! the rice is always squishy and with too much vinegar and you have to wonder about raw fish that is sitting in the fridge even for just that day. It's usually the rice consistency that ruins market sushi for me.

Coach Superfan · Mar 13th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Oh and one thing I did not like at all was the spinach filled gnocci. I think it's in the dry pasta section. It had no flavor even if you cooked it w/ yummy sauces.

(The bag in the frozen section is GOOOD though!

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frannita · Mar 15th, 2008, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ck21

I loved the curry chicken tenders! I simmered them with some light coconut milk and served over rice. YUM!

Oooooooh good idea!!!!! When I made these I fried some curry spices and added coconut milk to mix with the rice. It didn't occur to me to cook the chicken in the milk! Will do this tomorrow. Thanks!!

red378 · Mar 15th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Trader Joe's candied ginger--tastes like sore throat lozenge

SillyWabbit · Mar 15th, 2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishi621

the boxed one or the frozen one? I love the frozen one!

The frozen is foul IMO. It has an aftertaste. My dog didn't even want it. I have not tasted the boxed one, nor will I.

Another item I did not care for and will be bringing back is the Shredded Pork Carnitas. It's in the meat section. I don't know what they marinate it in but the taste and smell are just

Nishi621 · Mar 15th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Wow-I am shocked-you might be the first person I have met who didn't like the frozen mac and cheese-to each their own!

Mar 4th, 2008, 11:47 AM	#46
floridagal23 Member	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in The packaged mix of trail mix with the dried orange rinds. They were SO bitter it made the rest of the mix disgusting!

Mar 7th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#47
Charlie ♥CRYLATER3♥	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in Ohh I am late to this thread but I was sooo disapointed on Trader Joe's California Sushi rolls, ewwww and the soy vanilla ice cream. __________________

Mar 9th, 2008, 05:24 PM	#50
frannita Member	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in The Curry Chicken Tenders that were in their latest flyer!!! Too gingery, and sure, the chicken was soft but it was spongy I wish I knew about the option to return them but I threw out the package they came in. I don't care for the dried Chili mangoes either. The ones from Henry's are much better!

Mar 13th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#54
Nishi621 Member	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in OK-made the TJ's lobster ravioli last night, didn't taste a thing like lobster-won't buy that again! __________________

Mar 13th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#56
Coach Superfan is playing catch up Location: Drooling at sweetarts Blake ;)	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in Oh and one thing I did not like at all was the spinach filled gnocci. I think it's in the dry pasta section. It had no flavor even if you cooked it w/ yummy sauces. (The bag in the frozen section is GOOOD though! ) __________________ Ultimate Holy Grail: MJ S/S 07 Venetia,MP. or Blake in Light Grey *Report Fakes on Ebay!*

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#58
red378 wishing for a Birkin	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in Trader Joe's candied ginger--tastes like sore throat lozenge

Mar 15th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#60
Nishi621 Member	Re: Whole Foods/Trader Joe items you were disappointed in Wow-I am shocked-you might be the first person I have met who didn't like the frozen mac and cheese-to each their own! __________________