What would you put in a Trader Joe's gift basket?

[ErinMC]

Based on Amy's rave review of TJ's Pure Castile Soap, and her mention of a gift basket, I think that a gift basket of Trader Joe's goodies would be a great Xmas gift for a few of our relatives that don't have one near them. I shop there a lot and would love to share the fun.

So . . . what would you put in a gift basket from TJ's? I'm talking non-perishable, and non-kids' items.

TIA! (And thanks for the idea Amy!) :-)

[rrosen]

There are so many things that would be great in a TJ's basket.

TJ's puts lots of great things for gift giving out around the holidays, including Belgium chocolates, tins of nuts, and cookies. TJ's chocolate truffles are delish.


I like their Sushine Spa body scrubs. They come in several different varieties. I really like the Tangerine, brown sugar scrub. Another great TJ's gift item are their dripless candles.

You could not do wrong with TJ's coffees, teas, or dried fruits. Also great are the different oils and vinegars (I love the white balsamic)

Also, if your TJ's sells wine you have many affordable and great tasting wines to choose from.

I frequently make gift baskets from TJ's at the holidays, they also sell great baskets and clear celophane bags to wrap.

I love Trader Joe's!

[Jeanne]

Some of my must-haves for home and also for gift giving (good size to fit in a basket):

Pumpkin Butter - glass jar - seasonal and the absolute best!
Marinated Portobello Mushrooms with roasted peppers - glass jar
Fire Roasted Red and Yellow Bell Peppers - glass jar
Jumbo Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives - glass jar
Vidalia Onion Marinade - glass jar
Chunky Garlic & Herb Sauce - glass jar
Blue Berry Juice
Roasted Saltad Macadamia Nuts
Fig Bar Soap

[C99]

My brother sent me a TJ's gift basket last year (apparently, he didn't realize that there's one in our city). I got: orange and raspberry chocolate jellies, mustard, Rosencrunch & Guildenpop, olives, roasted red peppers, among other things.

[Jen in Chicago]

Rosemary Mint lotion and shower gel, such a great way to start the day.

The White Cheddar Mac and Cheese I absolutely love!

My Mom loves some jarred Cherries, and the peach sauce.

My MIL loves the brushetta and the toasts to go with it.

Jude loves the Booty!

The Chai tea bags are always a hit, and they are light for shipping.

DH and my brother love the honey whole wheat pretzels and the wasabi peas.

The meranige (sp) cookies are great!

The chocolate covered cranberries are a hit whenever they make it to the office.

My friend serves the tapenade (sp?) and it is always a hit.

I don't think you can go wrong with anything! This posting has inspired me to go there soon, maybe today during lunch. Now that we have moved it is close to work, and not close to home.

Happy shopping!

[mamahill]

The truffles in the trapezoidal box.

Joy's mint cookies.

Balsamic vinegar.

A bag of cashews.

And what everyone else said. ;)

[aguinn]

sure thing! and thanks for taking it to the next level - i have some great ideas myself, now!

amy
proud momma to DS

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[mharling]

Jeanne -
Pumpkin Butter is my new TJ's obsession. Do you know how long they'll carry it? I asked this morning and the only thing the oh-so-helpful cashier said was, 'Stock up'. Do I at least have until Thanksgiving time?

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Little sister on the way!!! March 2!

[mharling]

- Columbio Supremo coffee beans
- Salsa Authentico (restaurant style red, kinda spicy, VERY yummy!)
- Pumpkin Butter
- Cuban marinade (great on pork and chicken)
- Two buck Chuck wine

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Little sister on the way!!! March 2!

[urquie]

can someone please tell me more about this pumpkin butter? what do you use it on/for/with.