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PurpleLavender77
PurpleLavender77 Posts: 201 Member
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What are your favorite items to purchase at Trader Joes?

As of late, I really like their mashed cauliflower and their frozen berry bend. They also have these brocolli florets that are like potato chips.

If I wasn't trying to lose weight, you might find me in the aisle with cookie butter :)

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  • jdlobb
    jdlobb Posts: 1,232 Member
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    Orange Chicken
    Cookie Butter
    Veggie Burgers

    Did I mention Orange Chicken?

    Orange Chicken
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
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    The frozen battered halibut!!!!! I love halibut. I can't get it fresh in the Midwest.
  • Hamsibian
    Hamsibian Posts: 1,388 Member
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    Their wild salmon is 9.99/lb. Cha ching! I also like their leg of lamb, cut butternut squash, and bagged Arugula...yeah not exciting, but they prices are great considering how convenient they are!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,742 Member
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    I have to drive about an hour and a half to the nearest Trader Joe's, so I don't really have a go to list of favorites at this point. I generally like any of their frozen entrees though...we usually get veggie samosas or meatless pasta and I've had one of the Korean BBQ style bowls. Good stuff for a change of pace.

    I did not like their cereals. Beer and wine both decent for the prices.

    Cookie butter is ok but I think the cookie cocoa swirl is where it's at!
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
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    Peanut Butter (creamy and chunky)
    Jam
    Unsalted almonds
    Peanut Butter Pretzels
    Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
    Bagel Slims (Everything and Whole Wheat)
    Green Tea
    Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe Joe's (seasonal and only available around Christmas)
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
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    Oh duh I forgot to mention the bananas! Still the original price of like 19 cents/lb or something.
  • zingeber
    zingeber Posts: 124 Member
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    Oh lord, the chili spiced dried mangoes. Every couple of times I stop at TJ's, I convince myself I'll portion them out in individual bags and eat them over a week or two. Every time, they are gone by that evening. They are so. flipping. good.

    Wine
    Those crisp little lemon wafer cookies
    Brown basmati rice
    Potstickers
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,494 Member
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    They have a locally brewed beer called Sex Panther (no lie).

    I don't drink much, but I bought it to have for guests.

    It's by the San Tan Brewing Co.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,494 Member
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    here's what I respect about TJ's.... cold bottled water is 29 cents (like it should be)

    not 2 or 3 dollars...
  • jdlobb
    jdlobb Posts: 1,232 Member
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    If you're in a state where they sell hard liquor, Trader Joe's spiced rum is REALLY good. Better than Captain Morgan imo
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
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    I like their lemon sparkling water. Good price, refreshing.

    I love the flat bread (though their regular bread is disappointing).

    I'm not getting it now b/c of the sugar, but the Thai Sweet Chili sauce is yummy.

    I buy spices there, and their nuts are better than the bulk nuts at Sprouts.

    Also haven't bought recently, but the little round tins of dark chocolate wedges filled with salted caramel, OMG. They're in the checkout line...

    I use all their soaps, shampoos, face lotions, etc. Great prices and they feel good. (You didn't specify it had to be food.
  • Sivadee00
    Sivadee00 Posts: 428 Member
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    Vegetable gyoza
    Dolmas
    Celtic Cheese
    Middle Eastern Flatbread
    Fillet Minon
    Falafel

    I could go on and on...
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
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    I love everything I've ever tried at TJ's. Frozen vegetarian entrees are delish and very affordable--really enjoying the chana masala right now.

    produce section is top notch
    pastas and sauces
    cookie butter
    pretzel bread
    pumpkin cereal bars (seasonal)
    white cheddar corn puffs
    ranch flavored roasted chick peas
    coconut milk (cheapest I've found)
    meyer lemon cookie thins
    mini goat cheese medallions
    refrigerated pizza dough
    fresh flowers and plants are super cheap and gorgeous
    wine--esp moscato

  • aeloine
    aeloine Posts: 2,163 Member
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    This is AWFUL for nutrition but AWESOME for happiness -- their frozen macarons.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,742 Member
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    aeloine wrote: »
    This is AWFUL for nutrition but AWESOME for happiness -- their frozen macarons.

    How could I forget? So good!

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