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Topic: Trader Joes
Mangoaddict Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 145	Thu 07/24/08 11:21 PM I Trader Joes. I think it deserves a thread of its own. Don't you think? Let's share all our trader joes food experiences, products, recipes etc. in this post. What you liked, disliked? I just bought their homemade "bakery" granola and it is yum! I also love their naan bread. I just can't get enough of the store. Any other lovers of Trader Joes? The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves.
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dothompson Joined May 2008 Posts: 268	Fri 07/25/08 06:30 AM Me too!!! Just went yesterday. Egg white salad, both flavors Thai Joe's - Prig Khing Green Beans (throw in some shrimp) High Fiber Cereal Hebrew National 97% Lean Beef Franks (they have the best price)

Mangoaddict Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 145	Fri 07/25/08 08:12 AM I love hebrew national franks! The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves.

jlwhelan1 Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 549	Fri 07/25/08 08:24 AM I TJ's too. We have special food issues. I can always find something wheat/gluten, egg and dairy free for me and my son who is very allergic to dairy the soy yogurt. chips and salsa. Wheat free waffles Soy delicious frozen dessert (this has to be Soy delicious rebranded as TJ's for a lot cheaper) Frozen chicken breasts soy nut butter (what else would I put on the waffles) Coffee Mango black tea (an awesome tea for sun tea) Silver Goat chevre (mmmmmm) Organic potatoes (b/c potatoes "hold onto" lots of pesticides this is one thing I always buy organic.) wine (selection and price) Frozen fruit (for smoothies.) Holiday goodies. Organic rice pasta!!! How could I forget. I have that several times a week.. my usual packed lunch. Edited by jlwhelan1 on Fri 07/25/08 08:27 AM

Ynot Joined Jan 2008 Posts: 471	Fri 07/25/08 10:11 AM Organic Corn Chips! Yummy. This should probably go into the receipes section, but I'll say it here.. Stuff you can get at trader joes Organic Corn Chips Tortillas Can of Chill Cook up the chilli, take a tortilla spoon a small size of chilli onto the tortilla and throw a few chips and toss a small amount of cheese. Roll it up, and eat. YUMMY!

TamTastic Joined Feb 2008 Posts: 4,534	Fri 07/25/08 10:18 AM I TJ! I am there at least twice a week! hehe My favs are: Roasted Veggie Enchiladas (frozen) Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas(Frozen) Chicken Salad Egg Salad Brown Rice California Rolls Mango Chicken Sausages Turkey Hot Dogs (REALLY good!!) Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns Southwest Style Gourmet Flatbreads Sour Cream and Onion Rice Crisps (38 of them for 120 calories and YUMMY) Low Fat Honey Whole Wheat Pretzels Extra Lean Ground Beef Patties (150 cals and 5 g fat) Champagne/Pear/Gorgonzola Salad Dressing Pasta and Vegetable Medley (Frozen) Greens With Envy veggie mix (frozen) Apple Tarte Tatin (low fat and cal) in bakery area There are more!! hehe "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved" - Helen Keller

deneuve39 Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 22	Fri 07/25/08 01:31 PM Their pre-made salads are cheap and fantastic!

LadyZen Joined Mar 2008 Posts: 111	Fri 07/25/08 01:33 PM I guess I'm out of the loop...what is Trader Joes? Is it a grocery store? Is it a health food store? I've never heard of it.

jojo52610 Joined May 2008 Posts: 134	Fri 07/25/08 01:45 PM Me either - what is it?

time2wrk Joined Oct 2007 Posts: 664	Fri 07/25/08 03:15 PM Specialty store with all kinds of organic and interesting foods and health products. Premade hors d'oeuvres, stuffed lobsters, salads, special breads - awesome store!!!

momi Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 7	Fri 07/25/08 03:45 PM I absolutely love Trader Joe's. They have the best packaged salads, pearl tomatoes, shredded carrots, and crimini mushrooms...it's so easy to put all of it together and the end product comes out looking like salads that are served a nice restaurants. I love the frozen chicken breasts. I think they come in a package of 6 to 8 breast...there's no thawing required, so it's really convenient! I just throw my seasoned chicken into a frying pan with a lil bit of PAM, cover it to cook thoroughly, then I take off the lid to brown it...very yummy and really close to having a grilled chicken! I love putting that on my salads! I also love their brown basmati rice, stir-frys, mushroom risottos, edamame, individually packaged almonds snacks, wheat spahgetti...I can go on and on!!! Trader Joe's is the BEST!!!

DeannaK Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 103	Fri 07/25/08 03:51 PM yes.. i too love trader joe's! love their produce.. lite string cheese fresh guacamole low-fat cat cookies orange/chocolate sticks raspberry/chocolate sticks i am a sucker for their oatmeal cranberry dunkers, but i have not bought them nor looked at the nutrition facts for them since i started here. trader joe's Started this journey on July 14, 2008 "Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me." ~ 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

LadyZen Joined Mar 2008 Posts: 111	Fri 07/25/08 03:58 PM QUOTE: Specialty store with all kinds of organic and interesting foods and health products. Premade hors d'oeuvres, stuffed lobsters, salads, special breads - awesome store!!! Thanks for the info. I wished we had something like that around here. It sounds really interesting.

snow7kids Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 22	Sat 07/26/08 10:08 AM I love Trader Joe's too...but I rarely go because it's a little out of my way. Our family LOVES the Hemp cereal (Not the pumpkin flavor one though). I love the frozen chocolate bananas....peanut butter filled pretzels are the bomb but those are not allowed in the house. Too many good things to mention!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

jlwhelan1 Joined Jul 2008 Posts: 549	Sat 07/26/08 10:26 AM We don't eat it, but it is a family tradition (9 years!) to get the holiday gingerbread house kit. What a bargain and so simple.