Favorite items at Trader Joe's?

[mama4jc]

Hi all: Though we don't live terribly near to one, we LOVE Trader Joe's!! We've been trying to eat more organic foods, esp for ds, but often can't because of the price tag. But TJ's is very affordable! Plus, they always have new things for us to try. :) Anyways, we love getting:
Organic Milk
Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
TJ's Just Clusters Cereal
Basmati Rice Mix
Organic chicken broth
Unique Origins Chocolate
Lemon Tart
Their Pirate's Booty wannabe's (forgot the name)
These puffed pea snacks (forgot the name)
TJ's handsoap, dish soap
and so much more...
But since I had so much fun with the Costco thread, anyone care to join me w/ this TJ's thread?

[kelly ann]

I haven't been going too often over the last couple of years, but I used to love buying their freshly squeezed orange juice, curry sauce, and creole sauce. The last two items are great for easy dinners. Just saute some veggies and chicken and throw in the sauce.

I did visit about a month ago and I saw some guy cleaning out the pre-made quesadillas in the produce section. Maybe those are tasty???

[mommyoftwo]

Well, I've only been there a couple of times but we are thinking of going tonight so I would love to get some ideas. It's an hour away for us unfortunately so I want to stock up on things. I do know that we love the fruit leathers, the maderin orange chicken, and the beef burritos.

[saschalicks]

Just to add a few more to your wonderful list:
Garlic Hummus
Pita Chips
Dr. Praegers burgers and if you can find the potato pancakes
low fat Mexican Salad (I can't remember the exact name)
Herb salad (in a bag)
Raspberry Sorbet
Chocolate Gelato
frozen fish (cod and orange ruffy come to mind)
Organic Tomato Bisque or soup can't remember, but it's good
Frozen Mushroom Turnovers YUMMY!
Charles Shaw Wine

[divabell]

candied peanuts/cashews
mini quiche
canned salmon for DS
cinnamon pita chips (yummy w/ vanilla ice cream)
multigrain waffles
pizza dough
brownie bites
frozen pepper strip blend
frozen brown rice
all their crackers
honey sesame sticks
whole wheat bagels/English muffins
DH loves the bean and beef chili in a jar
BBQ chicken wrap

I know I'm forgetting some things. We love TJ's!!

[janeybwild]

Our standrad list:

Soy butter
TJ Trail mix bars
Chicken nuggets
Cod fingers
Bluberry waffles
Curry sauce
Dried fruit (prunes, cherries, and raisins)
Rainbow trail mix
Organic vegies (Soycutash (sp?), broccoli, and mixed veg spring to mind)
Mini-Quiches (although the Costco ones are better value IMO)
TJs meatballs (ditto)
Cereal is great value at TJs (love Shredded Spoonfulls).


Happy shopping :)

[DebbieJ]

There was a TJ's thread a few months ago. Do a search and you'll find more to tempt you!

FYI--no fruit leathers right now. Their supplier got bought out and the new owner refuses to honor TJ's contract. BOo hoo!!

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03
2 year check up: 25 lbs with clothes on and 35 inches!
BFARed for 20 months and 6 days
(Breastfeeding After Reduction is possible! www.bfar.org)

http://www.bfar.org/members/fora/style_avatars/Ribbons/18months-bfar.jpg

[Lovingliv]

Spinach Tofu eggrolls
Curry sauce
Soynut butter
Chicken Sausage
kashi cereals and crackers
Ak-mak
Soy Crisps
Baked tortilla chips
guacomole
no pudge brownies
burritos
Soy dogs
Soy Corn Dogs

ETA: Soy nuggets...yummy

If you search, you will come up with a ton of threads....discussed often in the lounge!

[writermama]

Frozen imported italian pizza (margherita and organic 3 cheese are our favorites)
frozen cheese and green chile tamales (my favorite 3 minute lunch)
organic apple juice (DD's favorite)
teas and coffee (organic & shade grown
trail mixes and nuts

And in the decadent goodies department:
key lime cheesecake
cocoa almonds
dark & milk chocolate covered almonds
english toffee
pistachio toffee
and dark chocolate covered cherries - absolute favorite

[niccig]

Freeze dried strawberries, much cheaper than the same size tub at whole foods. DS loves these, either on their own or I mix it in with mighty bites for a snack

Their fruit popsicles. The caribbean or strawberry are yummy and there's real fruit pieces in them. A pack of 4 cost about $1.90.

Greek style yoghurt, either plain or flavoured. A nice thick yoghurt.

Naan bread. Buy their indian curry saces, a pack of naan bread, and use the greek style yoghurt to make a raaita (sp?) and you've got a meal in minutes.

[jillc]

Fearless Franks uncured beef hotdogs - the best ever!
Spinach Nuggets - they look like chicken nuggets - DD loves
Peppermint Castile Soap
frozen Italian Meatballs
Shrimp Goyza (potstickers)
Chicken Drummies
Sesame Sticks
Organic no-sulfur raisins
Blueberry Pomegranate Juice
Pirate Booty

[purpleeyes]

We LOVE TJ's. Here are some of our faves


Soy Flaxseed chips
Gelato
Waffles
Dunkers (chocolate dipped). Best. cookies. ever.
"rice crispie" treats
Frozen Panko Breaded Tilapia (DS LOVES this!!!)
Thai Style soy ginger carrots
turkey meatballs
sweet potato fries
individually wrapped boneless skinless chicken breasts-this is THE Best!
Cranberry juice, lemonade, organic apple juice
organic applesauce in the little cups-new favorite snack

I could go on and on, but I really should wash the dishes! :)
Enjoy your shopping trip!

Beth

[maestramommy]

Tilapia fillets
ground turkey
Any of the simmer sauces
stone wheat crackers (low sodium)
cheese sticks
lavender shampoo
Free Range Chicken Broth
Snapea Crisps
Clam Chowder
Frozen cream of mushroom soup

[Jen841]

Applesauce
Peachsauce- dessert : )
Apple cereal bars (color does not mess up clothing)
Joe's O's
Frozen corn
Frozen diced peppers
Goat cheese frozen pizza
Refresh shower gel
Black bean refried beans
Frozen Gnocchi (sp) meal (easy dinner for the kids!)
Frozen chicken fried rice (again, easy dinner!)
Wheat pretzels
Reduced fat cheese curls (a fav snack/treat in our house!)

You are going to need an extra car if you get all of these great items people have listed. I find it interesting the large variety of things listed and how we all have different 'staples' from there.

[DrSally]

When I lived in Chicago burbs, the TJ's was right next to my Metra stop, so I stopped every day on my way home for the daily sample--which I usually bought-- and something for dinner. Now I have to drive 40 min :(

Frozen roasted peppers (add to anything)
frozen avocados (on turkey sandwiches)
Italian sandwich bread (forgot the name, tastes like sourdough)
cranberry walnut tart (yum, with vanilla icecream)
Greek yogurt (no sugar!)
pesto in tub (so much better than groc store variety)
orange chicken (frozen)
chowmein frozen mix (we add cashews)
breaded eggplant
lobster bisque (chunky)
bags of almonds (heart healthy for hubby's lunch)
pine nuts (great price)
chicken chimichangas
organic applesauce (freeze in ice cube tray for baby, cheap)
spices
peach salsa
I used to love the chocolate coconut macaroons, but they don't carry anymore :(

[DrSally]

Great idea about the cinnamon pita chips with vanilla icecream--I'm going to have to try that. I wonder how the chips would be heated up?

[jenjenfirenjen]

just about all our faves have already been mentioned but wanted to add the frozen balsamic roasted veggies. you just cook them in a skillet and the sauce is divine. a big hit with our toddler.

just had to 2nd the mandarin orange chicken. love it!

[kristine_elen]

My kids love the Cuban Mojito simmer sauce (with chicken and rice).

[Melanie]

Dark Chocolate Almond Creme bars. By the check out. YUM.
Frozen Tempura

[vdrake71]

The organic 3 cheese pizza is the best. Also, we love the organic organge juice and organic raisin bread.