Trader Joe's

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  • Cking86
    Cking86 Posts: 39 Member
    Wasabi peas..., wasabi almonds..., wasabi mayo... Flounder stuffed with crab... Almond milk... Garlic naan... Artichoke/ spinach dip...
  • Lipstickcherry
    Lipstickcherry Posts: 122 Member
    soy milk half gal for $3.00
    frozen veggies 1 bag 1.30
    got tons of frozen veggies (even spinach for my tofu scramble)
    huge can of decaf beans 15.00
    tofu 19 oz. for 1.69 each

    And on and on. MAN OH MAN I wuv TJs! :heart:
  • rivka_m
    rivka_m Posts: 1,007 Member
    I get my oatmeal there, that with a tablespoon of TJ's ground flaxseed is about all I can handle early in the morning.

    I love love love the New Mexico pinon coffee though it's not cheap.

    Size 2 coffee filters and regular firm & extra firm tofu are dead cheap! And the maple syrup is usually a good deal too.
  • brokenhonu
    brokenhonu Posts: 21 Member
    I love everything a TJ'S. Their Cilantro salad dressing and Hummus salad dressing in the refrigerated section is really great. Also their dog cookies, my dogs have never had such nice teeth and gums according to their vet.
  • summergrl17
    summergrl17 Posts: 75 Member
    Thanks for all the great recommendations. I spent 90 bucks last night at TJ's because of this thread. I'm delighted though because I didn't realize there was so much good food there that I was overlooking. I go a few times a month - now I'll be shopping weekly. Last night I had a mini brie - 70 calories and the ranchero egg salad - delish. Today I've had a goat cheese medallion - 70 cals. I also saw that they had a bag of hard boiled eggs - this is great to know for my low carb days when I don't have time to pack food for work. I didn't find the horseradish hummus, the Island Soyaki Sauce, marinated chipotle chicken skewers or the apple sticks but I had enough in my cart for one shopping trip. I bought treats for myself for my free day tomorrow that I'm looking forward to eating.
  • Presleyforpresident
    Presleyforpresident Posts: 172
    HOLD THE CONE!!

    get them, quick! they are mini ice-cream cones and have 70 calories.
    taste great and are perfect for when you need dessert type snack/bedtme craving.
  • hairjunkie
    hairjunkie Posts: 74 Member
    OBSESSED!
  • jazee11
    jazee11 Posts: 321
    I don't really shop there anymore. When I did I would buy the:


    Clementines

    Bananas

    Raw nuts

    Canned beans

    Soy or almond milk

    Sparkling water

    Frozen fruit and sometimes the frozen veggies



    Also, am not a huge fan of the fresh produce there. It used to spoil very quickly for me.
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
    I have a slightly jaded view of Trader Joes, as my only experience with the store is what my roommate brings home. However, she brought veggie burgers that are 250 calories (100 from fat), and ice cream sandwhiches that were damn near 500 calories. I probably should check out the store, since there is sooo much positive feedback here.
  • sydnisd183
    sydnisd183 Posts: 247 Member
    they had a couple TJ's open here in the Houston area and i'm glad for that, as i missed them when i relocated here from San Diego. However, they tend to be snack-heavy so i'ma scared to go in there :noway: there's no way i could pass it up haha
  • BlessedHeart
    BlessedHeart Posts: 249 Member
    Love Trader Joe's *Bump*
  • rachemn
    rachemn Posts: 407 Member
    That's like asking a kid what he likes in a candy store. I always leave with an empty wallet and several bags of goodies


    This! I love my Trader Joe's. Only 3 1/2 hours away from my home!

    Never leave without their Almond Meal (only $3.99 a pound!!)
    Also 100 cal dark chocolate bars
    Their puttenesca sauce
    lots of cheese
    Their Ethiopian coffee
    coconut oil
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    i love lots of things especially
    chai tea
    chicken chow mein
    chocolate covered espresso beans
    chocolate chip crispers
    chili lime chicken burgers
    hummus
    berry bran muffins
    kettle corn
    pirates bootie
    dried mango
    pineapple salsa
  • mokpochica
    mokpochica Posts: 21 Member
    They have great prices on spices. (21 Seasoning Salute is delicious)

    Orange muscat champagne vinegar
    California Olive Oil (Actual olive oil instead of some sketchy blend from the Italian mafia!)
    Multigrain Puffin Cereal
    Frozen Haricot Vert (French Green beans)
    Kefir
    Unsalted Nuts
    Hummus
    Jalapeño Chicken Sausages
    Frozen Mango
    Frozen Blueberries and Raspberries
    Israeli Couscous
    Quick Organic Brown Basmati Rice
    Real Maple Syrup
    Almond Butter
    White whole Wheat Flour (I find it good for pancakes, but not for bread)
    Organic Sugar
    Stevia

    And importantly, canned organic beans (they don't have liners containing BPA like most other cans do) That and the olive oil alone are worth a trip.
  • HurricaneElaine
    HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
    There's a TJ's right down the highway from me, not even ten miles away. I haven't been there yet, and it opened two years ago at least. After reading this thread, I think I'll check it out. Payday was yesterday!! :happy:
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    bump, reading for later. I have never been, felt like I would overwhelm myself if I would go there.
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    bump
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    Just tried TJ's Three Layer Hummus (traditional, cilantro jalapeno & spicy) and it is delicious. Only 70 calories for 2 Tbsp. My new favorite.
  • ocliao
    ocliao Posts: 22 Member
    bob's red mill flax seed meal
    soy nut butter
    sunflower seed butter
    frozen mango
    dark chocolate sugar free
    wasabi peas


    I'm getting a lot of good ideas here. thanks
  • ybodwen
    ybodwen Posts: 340 Member
    My favorite store!

    Love buying peeled garlic, leek, and chopped butternut squash- so convenient!
    Also, polenta, tuscano marinara sauce, carribean fruit floes, vanilla soy ice cream, cilantro jalapeno hummus, raspberry lime seltzer, almond milk, Dorot frozen herbs, MSG free vegetable stock... what don't I buy there?

    1 thing I never buy is the white chocolate oatmeal cranberry dunkers- I could eat the whole box in 1 shot!
  • ybodwen
    ybodwen Posts: 340 Member
    Oh ya I almost forgot.. 100 calorie 70% dark chocolate bars, YUM!!
  • jammet80
    jammet80 Posts: 96 Member
    Bump, the nearest is a far drive. I gotta look this over before i go.
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    Ha everything.... But my fav thing even my mom loved them! Meatless meatballs! Omg yumm!
  • VenturaGurl
    VenturaGurl Posts: 413 Member
    I love everything at my TJs, especially the produce, the sweet frozen corn and the natural, creamy peanut butter (it has an elephant on it). I have to go without my kids or I spend double what I do by myself. They love TJs too!
  • jan5555
    jan5555 Posts: 35 Member
    Bump!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    The roasted pecan blue cheese dip is a revelation. SO FREAKIN' GOOD! I don't even need anything but a spoon to dip in it. I don't dare buy it often.
  • jenbridges
    jenbridges Posts: 213 Member
    I love their hot italian sausage (not very diet friendly, though!). Also their dark chocolate covered blueberries, and they have a lot of gluten free stuff. Their tamales are good, and I love their salsa verde... well, all their salsas! My hubby likes to buy his beer and vermouth at TJ's, and who can resist two buck chuck?!
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    Pretty decent greek yogurt for cheap.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    All of it! I'd move in if they'd let me!
  • swarla
    swarla Posts: 105 Member
    I just tried the Trader Joe's Fruity O's and the Vanilla coconut milk and they are both amazing!

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