I don't have a clue what Trader Joe is, but you're all making me hungry.

Geritzla said:

yeah, i got a nice organic farmer who delivers his in seasonal veggies and meats to my door for a fat fee. But you know, you need other things.

ItsOnlyMe said:

http://www.traderjoes.com/

lilgish said:

they sell organic? thats a shock, most of the stuff i see just looks like it could be organic because of the labels, but its not.

Ribbed4UrPleasure said:

They don't claim to be an organic grocer though, I think their hook is "tastes from around the world" or some shit, not necessarily organic. You want Whole Foods for that, they carry lots of organic stuff (maybe all??)... it costs a shitload too...

CalhounSq said:

no Whole Foods is quite reasonable compared to smaller organic food stores, if not cheaper.

As far as I'm concerned, I must have a fully stocked shelf of their simmer sauces at all times.

There are 2 Trader Joes close to me...and yet I've never set foot in one.
My wife has gone a few times, but we've just never gotten into doing our grocery shopping there.
Would love to get their hormone/antibiotic-free meat every now & then.

PurpleJedi said:

I used to be like that. Had a friend years ago who would always tell me about TJ's this, TJ's that & how good it was. At the time the closest store was too far to travel. But now that I'm closer I'm in that bitch errry week

There hasn't been a TJ's thread in a while (not from what I can remember) so I figured it's time

Pick ONE of each (ONE!!!) from TJ's that you simply cannot live without

beverage
dinner/food item
snack (sweet or salty)
staple (a certain bread, milk, anything basic)
condiment



As for me:

beverage: Rio Red Grapefruit juice, when they stop making this I'm literally going to CRY. It's the best ever

dinner/food: the frozen Tempura Vegetables I don't know what they do to their soy sauce & tempura batter but fuck me, it's addictive

snack: Inka banana chips, I love snacking on these @ work...

staple: Middle Eastern flatbread, it goes bad really quickly but it's so damn handy for making wraps & things...

condiment: the Basil Pesto - great on sandwiches, in eggs, I slap it on anything




Do tell, I need some new stuff to try

CalhounSq said:

Did you hear they are opening a TJs in Rockridge, next to Zachary's Pizza where the Albertsons used to be.

Stax said:

Dude, one there & one on Lakeshore where the Albertsons used to be - there's 2 new TJ's coming to Oakland

CalhounSq said:

Stax said:

I can't wait, the Lakeshore one is in walking distance to me

Mmmmm I love Trader Hoe's! I can't believe the Gnocchi Gorganzola has not been mentioned. And hello? Charles Shaw 2 buck chuck? Hell yes. I don't care how fast that wine turns into vinegar. I always grab a couple bottles when I go.

The only treats my dog goes crazy for are from TJs. I love their zucchini bread, honey pretzel sticks, and their wheat/gluten free bread. The provolone cheese is the best and the lentil soup is not too shabby either. Good stuff.

EmeraldCity said:

damn, girl, where you been?

Stax said:

apparently eating

Mmmmm I love Trader Hoe's! I can't believe the Gnocchi Gorganzola has not been mentioned. And hello? Charles Shaw 2 buck chuck? Hell yes. I don't care how fast that wine turns into vinegar. I always grab a couple bottles when I go.

The only treats my dog goes crazy for are from TJs. I love their zucchini bread, honey pretzel sticks, and their wheat/gluten free bread. The provolone cheese is the best and the lentil soup is not too shabby either. Good stuff.