trader joe’s love
What Makes Trader Joe’s So Awesome~
I think of Trader Joe’s as an experience- an inviting and economically friendly luxury grocery store for the masses. It makes you feel like you actually didn’t just go grocery shopping… I always leave with a cart full of yummy & unique foods for around $50-60. Life is just too short to not enjoy a variety of food! Very thankful that my parents instilled this in all three of us from the beginning. They were both so great at providing us with a wide array of foods weekly and there was no choice- we would sit there ‘until the cows came home’ and our milk was warm, but we were eating our dinner.
My journey with Trader Joe’s began at Miami U – when my roommate, Meme, and I would drive 50 min to Cincinnati – just for the soy nuggets.
My journey with Trader Joe’s began at Miami U – when my roommate, Meme, and I would drive 50 min to Cincinnati – just for the soy nuggets.
and it’s been true love ever since.
a snapshot of my kitchen while cooking –
i tried their clementine’s this week- so good.
Several of you have asked for some of my favorites over the years…
Here are my favorite TJ picks:
1. Cookie Butter – Yes, if you guessed cookie butter, you get a prize. I dare you to try it- you will love me forever. Pinterest is full of delicious recipes – or it’s really that good right out of the jar.
2. Nuts (Thai Chili Lime Cashews)
3. Pizza Crust – $1.99 and available in wheat! Perfect for an easy family pizza night – or a party!
4. Wine – affordable and delicious!
5. Chocolate, Salted Almonds
6. Olive Oil
7. Sparkling Pink Lemonade – love this for bridal/baby showers and events – it’s so good.
8. Coconut Oil & Coconut Oil Spray
9. Roasted Red Peppers
10. Gluten-Free Oats
11. Frozen Chocolate Croissants
12. Triple Ginger Snaps
13. Frozen Naan- always up for some Indian food!
14. Edamame (Shelled)
15. Fresh Flowers
16. … Hummus
seemed to be the most frequent tack-on to a long laundry lists of “and I love this, and I love that, and… hummus.”
What are your favorites?
Are they the same/different?
Comments (3)
Angie
August 7, 2014 at 5:28 am
I'd give anything to visit a Trader Joe's- we don't have one anywhere near us!
Beth W
August 7, 2014 at 9:26 pm
Oh hell yes! Inner Peas is my crack. Also, we get chicken gyoza from TJ's and it works as our go-to meal when we're out of ideas. I also love that they sample food and coffee in the store, so we can have a snack while we grocery shop. And their coffee is fantastic, especially for the price!
Unknown
August 7, 2014 at 10:11 pm
LOVE the chocolate salted almonds! I haven't allowed myself to by the cookie butter yet in fear of loving it way too much! I'm already a sucker for the tub of mini chocolate chip cookies. I'll have to try the ginger snaps next time!
Paige
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