Trader Joe's - never been there, but friend is going & asked if I want anything

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iowalinda
iowalinda Posts: 354 Member
in Food and Nutrition
She's offering to bring stuff back for me, but it needs to be stuff that doesn't need refrigeration. I'm thinking seasonings. Please suggestion your favorites for me :)
Also, does Trader Joe's have a fruit powder? A spinach powder?

Any other shelf stable items that you feel are a "must have"?
Thanks so much for your help. It sounded like a good opportunity to try some stuff I wouldn't normally be able to get.
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  • SuzySunshine99
    SuzySunshine99 Posts: 2,984 Member
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    I like some of their stir-fry and simmer sauces. General Taos sauce. Red, green and yellow curry sauces. Masala simmer sauce. They are all good for a quick dinner with whatever meats and/or veggies you like.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
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    Depends what you're into.

    My faves (the ones that I can't get elsewhere):

    Everything Bagel Seasoning
    Dried mangoes (both plain and chili seasoned)
    Dried tangerines
    Dried persimmons
    Red pepper spread
    Eggplant spread
  • madwells1
    madwells1 Posts: 510 Member
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    Green dragon sauce.
  • DoubleUbea
    DoubleUbea Posts: 1,115 Member
    edited August 2018
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    Did you know if you ask to try a product they will open it up and let you try it. (Not including food that needs to be cooked)

    I just deleted a list of "must try" Trader Joe foods, here are some others. (A lot of cross-over in these lists)
    https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-foods-employees-favorite-2018-5
    https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-customers-best-products-2018-1
    https://www.thekitchn.com/our-readers-favorite-products-from-trader-joes-205344
    https://whatsgabycooking.com/31-trader-joes-products-cant-live-without/
    https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/46-favorite-finds-trader-joes/
    https://www.refinery29.com/best-trader-joes-food-products

    Everything but the Bagel seasoning.
    Seaweed snacks (yes I like this)
    Their tiny avocados. (six to a pack)
    Produce is usually sold by "each" price not by pound.
    Trader Joe's Pumpernickel Pretzel Sticks

    That is just to get you started.

  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
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    I love that their flours are cheaper than my local grocery store (almond, coconut, etc).
    The cauliflower gnocchi is great (frozen section).
    They have a great selection of dried fruits, nuts with different flavors.
    They have these sparkling beverages that I like-I can't remember the name but they come in four packs and one of the flavors was strawberry hibiscus.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    edited August 2018
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    I LOVE Trader Joe's so much. I just found some Kung Pow Tempura cauliflower last night and can't wait to try it. I also found some "gyro" meat last night that I'm excited about too. I usually buy their Vanilla Rice Milk, pomegranate seeds, and fruits and veggies there. Dried mangoes, chicken tacos, chicken spring rolls, spicy shrimp fried thai rice, frozen jasmine rice, double dip chocolate dunkers, grilled asparagus(LOVE THESE), wasabi mayonnaise, various seasonings, spinach dip, spicy pecans, hot and sour walnuts, orange, mango, tangerine juice, pomegranate juice, they have the BEST organic hamburger meat ever. hot links, pork chops, raisin Challah(sp) bread --too many things to name. What I like about Trader Joe's is their foods taste like stuff tasted years and years ago (when I was a kid, foods nowadays tastes so different from back then)--old school tasting stuff.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
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  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
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    Everything but the Bagel seasoning, Chili Lime seasoning, pink Himalayan salt grinder, maple cookies, any of the salsas, Arrabiata pasta sauce, mango black tea, strawberry oatmeal cups, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, Spindrift seltzer.

    If your friend can bring back frozen food for you, that's where the really good stuff is! Cauliflower rice (stir fry), chili lime chicken burgers, masala veggie burgers, mashed cauliflower, scallion pancakes, mushroom ravioli, spinach and kale bites
  • FireOpalCO
    FireOpalCO Posts: 641 Member
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    Their dark chocolate peanut butter cups. They are like crack.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,596 Member
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    nic_27_grassisgreener wrote: »
    Speculoos cookie butter!! (Not a health food..😂)

    I was soooooo gonna say this.

    I don't buy much fruit and veggies there other than the bananas and persian cucumbers which are a good price.

    I mostly buy:

    mini chocolate chip cookies
    animal crackers
    turkey jerky
    pistachios in the shell (takes longer to eat)
    mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups
    reduced sodium turkey breast (but that needs refrigeration so nevermind) :)

    And I recently just tried their streusel topped blue berry muffins and damn, those were pretty darned good.
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 1,973 Member
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    I love their Peach salsa and black bean salsa. They have great hummus flavors as well, but may not fit your "no fridge" needs.

    I'm a HUGE fan of their tapenades and pasta sauces, and they have a really reasonably priced pesto, too.

    Grapeseed oil for cooking.

    They have a couple really good blue corn tortilla chips, too.

    Lots of other stuff I get there as well, it's my preferred grocery store!
  • skelterhelter
    skelterhelter Posts: 803 Member
    edited August 2018
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    jjpptt2 wrote: »
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    Yes, this! I absolutely love that salsa. I also love their dried mandarins (great sweet snack!), PB+J Bars, Cookie Butter (not healthy in the slightest), tubs of cookies, Spicy Cheese Crunchies (like a Flaming Hot Cheetos), and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. Actually, a LOT of their spices are dirt cheap and very good. There's more but most of what I love from there is refrigerated.
  • BigRed2525
    BigRed2525 Posts: 45 Member
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    Seriously, that Salsa Authentica. Would eat that stuff on cardboard.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
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    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    Depends what you're into.

    My faves (the ones that I can't get elsewhere):

    Everything Bagel Seasoning
    Dried mangoes (both plain and chili seasoned)
    Dried tangerines
    Dried persimmons
    Red pepper spread
    Eggplant spread

    Dried persimmons? I need to look for this!
  • Maxxitt
    Maxxitt Posts: 1,281 Member
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    The various sausages made from chicken are pretty good.
  • iowalinda
    iowalinda Posts: 354 Member
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    Thank you so much, Everyone!
  • HereToLose50
    HereToLose50 Posts: 154 Member
    edited August 2018
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    Low carb tortillas are great and low calorie. I'm not a low carb person but theirs are soft and like a regular tortilla with a lot less calories.

    Dried nuts and fruits.
    Coffee
    Dolmas
    Boxed soups
    Spices already mentioned

    If you could do refrigeration there is so much more really good stuff.
  • kam26001
    kam26001 Posts: 2,799 Member
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    Their Mango Nectar drink. It's near the wines and shelf stable.
  • margbarco
    margbarco Posts: 128 Member
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    “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning
    Arabiatta Tomato sauce - yum!
    Red lentil pasta (it’s better than any other brand of red lentil pasta)

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