Forums >Off the Beaten Path>Trader Joe's--what's your favorite item(s)?
rectumdamnnearkilledem
We STILL don't have a TJ's on this side of the state...fuckers.
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
You can get that 2.99 bar on Amazon from some fucker for $10.
2006 was a long time ago.
And trader joes... so overrated.
No doubt!
not bad for mile 25
Assorted Joe-Joes. I think they're seasonal, and very unhealthy. Yum.
Their nuke-em-ups are way better than what you'll find in other stores. Thai sauces. Couscous-quinoa-orzo mixture. Cheeses. Fresh fruits & veggies are generally good as well.
2006 was a long time ago. And trader joes... so overrated.
I agree that a lot of trader joes stuff sounds better in the ad copy they write than the item actually tastes.
However, the stuff that is good makes the whole trip worthwhile, IMHO.
For example: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=561
This stuff is amazingly good. They really can't keep it in stock at my local TJ's.
I agree that a lot of trader joes stuff sounds better in the ad copy they write than the item actually tastes. However, the stuff that is good makes the whole trip worthwhile, IMHO. For example: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=561 This stuff is amazingly good. They really can't keep it in stock at my local TJ's.
No Talent Drips
These things are not over-rated. Every time I drive through Portland (closest TJ's to me...5 hours by dog sled), I pick up no fewer than ten boxes. But, then, I do love beets.
Dei Gratia
Revenge of the Nerd
"Just Mango" slices and Turkish Smyrna Figs!
One of these days is none of these days.
~ H.G. Bohn
I have to agree. Additionally, we boycott Trader Joe's for the reason that they do not support sustainable foods. If you look in their seafood section for example, many of their product(s) originate from overseas where harvesting techniques involve stripping the fisheries and leaving them barren.
Puker
Spanish Olive Oil- $5.99/liter
Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive.
The Just Mango slices were just a little bitter to me (maybe I just got a bad batch).
I have to say though, I like the Mango slices they have a Costco better (although I think there's more than "just mango" in them).