Trader Joe's Pizza has changed my life...
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lwien
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I love Trader Joe's. It's my main source for food. Love their pizza's.
Here's a few other things to try, especially if you like Indian food:
From the freezer:
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Great food at great prices and they have some off-the wall stuff that you just can't find anywhere else.
Here's a few other things to try, especially if you like Indian food:
From the freezer:
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Great food at great prices and they have some off-the wall stuff that you just can't find anywhere else.
lol, i have the margharita and 3 cheese all the time. my favorite though is the spinach one. really is very good.
since we are talking about TJs, also check out their fruit bars. very good snack to have around when stoned. also check out their thai lime and chilli peanuts/cashews, their edamame hummus, the frozen meatballs, the baked NY style cheesecake, the carrot cake, the funky popcorn mmmmmmm, man i could go on, i love trader joes. i don't drink anymore (gave it up about 6 weeks ago) but they also have very cheap beer that actually tastes alright. Simple times it's called, IIRC.
EDIT:
Iwein: I noticed you mentioned the TJ frozen indian food. I think the TJ indian food is alright, not very especial. if you do like indian food and would like to buy some frozen variety, find an indian store and look for frozen food (lentils, chicken, paneer, whatever you like) sold under the brand 'Deep'. It has a more authentic taste and is as agreeable to the typical western person's palate as the TJ stuff
since we are talking about TJs, also check out their fruit bars. very good snack to have around when stoned. also check out their thai lime and chilli peanuts/cashews, their edamame hummus, the frozen meatballs, the baked NY style cheesecake, the carrot cake, the funky popcorn mmmmmmm, man i could go on, i love trader joes. i don't drink anymore (gave it up about 6 weeks ago) but they also have very cheap beer that actually tastes alright. Simple times it's called, IIRC.
EDIT:
Iwein: I noticed you mentioned the TJ frozen indian food. I think the TJ indian food is alright, not very especial. if you do like indian food and would like to buy some frozen variety, find an indian store and look for frozen food (lentils, chicken, paneer, whatever you like) sold under the brand 'Deep'. It has a more authentic taste and is as agreeable to the typical western person's palate as the TJ stuff
lwien
Well-Known Member
lol.........ok, now I've got to make a shopping list, which I never do......lolobelisk said:
Some other good stuff:
Orange and Cranberry Bran Muffins
Pesto Turkey Sandwiches
Latin Style Black Bean Soup (with garlic and chipotle)
Field Fresh Chopped Salad w/chicken
Turkey Chili
bcleez
Well-Known Member
lol, i never bring a list to TJ's, i would never follow it. The cheap beer @ this TJ is Red Oval 6 pack for 2.99 and it is pretty good.
TJ's is awesome, it beats going out to eat in my opinion and has such variety & turn over. Try the Hickory BBQ potato chips. How are the meatballs?? I get their blue cheese & fresh bread and can't imagine how good a bluecheese& Meatball sub would be. Is the Cheesecake Really NYC style?? I am originally from the area (now NC) and get disappointed every time I buy a "NY style".
My wife was looking at something called like... Cheesecake dilemma or chocolate cheesecake apocolypse... some dilemma or issue with a dessert that was like 4 or more slices of different cheesecakes, obviously its a problem.
For me TJ's is way better than Whole Foods, way better vibe.
TJ's is awesome, it beats going out to eat in my opinion and has such variety & turn over. Try the Hickory BBQ potato chips. How are the meatballs?? I get their blue cheese & fresh bread and can't imagine how good a bluecheese& Meatball sub would be. Is the Cheesecake Really NYC style?? I am originally from the area (now NC) and get disappointed every time I buy a "NY style".
My wife was looking at something called like... Cheesecake dilemma or chocolate cheesecake apocolypse... some dilemma or issue with a dessert that was like 4 or more slices of different cheesecakes, obviously its a problem.
For me TJ's is way better than Whole Foods, way better vibe.
lwien
Well-Known Member
Whole Foods is definately more expensive. TJ's has a more organic, down-home feel to it. Whole Foods has a more supermarket feel. I prefer TJ's too.bcleez said:
Totally agree regarding the turnover. Every once in awhile, certain things just disappear, only to be replaced with something brand new and different. If you're looking for brand name stuff, TJ's is not the place to go, but if you're looking for really unique foods that can't be found anywhere else, it's great. Kinda like going on a treasure hunt.
true. Simple times is 3.99 a six pack here (MA), and a dollar more expensive than Red. I don't mind the Red and used to pick it up when I was low on cash, but I definitely prefer Simple Times which is quite cheap too.bcleez said:
will do for sure, i've seen those but never bought them, thanks.
I think there are a few kinds, but in the frozen section, where they have the BBQ skewers and similar stuff, they have these meatballs that come in a gray-green pack, i forget what they are called, but those meatballs are kinda smallish but very very tasty
well, i was in NJ for a couple of years, went to NY often, love my cheesecake, and i'd say the TJ stuff is pretty good. perhaps not as good as some bakeries in NY/NJ but definitely very tasty and, yes, 'real' NY style (or what i understand as NY style anyway)
I haven't really been much to whole foods even though there is one right next to the TJs here. Whole foods is pretty expensive, and I prefer TJs. I agree with your vibe statement too.
My landlord says it best, he worked for TJs for some time and says their motto internally is 'cheap gourmet'.
i kinda agree
lwien
Well-Known Member
Yup. I grind my own and have been using a French Press for decades. Love their coffee. French Roast 'cause I likes mah coffee STRONG !! Their Volcano dark roast is great too.bcleez said:have you guys ever tried the coffee?
BTW owning a coffee press has changed my life too.but thats another thread....
Lo
Combustion free since '09
Okay.. now you guys are killing me. I drive 45 mins....circle a block to find parking at whole foods to buy beans there. No TJ's here 
I love me some nice espresso beans!! Why o' why no TJ's here in Florida??
Now I want pizza, meatballs and coffee... okay some of the cheesecake too
I have to leave this thead!!!
I love me some nice espresso beans!! Why o' why no TJ's here in Florida??Now I want pizza, meatballs and coffee... okay some of the cheesecake too
I have to leave this thead!!!my wife and i drink their french roast (with caffeine)-- don't own a coffee grinder but I use the TJ one- that's another thing I love about them, I can grind my coffee beans right before I actually buy them!bcleez said:have you guys ever tried the coffee?
BTW owning a coffee press has changed my life too.
chucku
Charles Urbane
Their coffee is excellent. I wish their Kauai and Molokai varietals came in larger cans (like the Columbian Supremo). TJ is owned by Aldi and like Aldi private labels a lot of brand name products for about 1/2 the cost of the local mega mart. Their bulk candy offerings are impressive.
AgentGraves007
Well-Known Member
If you like pizza, but a whole grain crust for 1 dollar at TJs and make it, it comes out thin and fairly crispy for us. we use a refried beans and salsa base, some jalepenos, pineapples, mexican cheese, it's awesome!
momofthegoons
vapor accessory addict
Hit up my local Trader Joe's today. Pumpkin butter! So darn tasty. Of course, while I was there I had to pick up lots of other good stuff; frozen pizzas, pumpkin cream cheese, some of their cinnamon grahams, some killer teas and seasonal coffee, cut flowers, a couple of cheeses, crackers and some really nice lavender dryer sachets. I had a good buzz going when I went in. I'm lucky I came out with only 3 bags full.
lwien
Well-Known Member
reece said:
They do have a pretty nice wine selection. Of course, so is their frozen pizza selection, nut selection, pre-packaged salad selections, cheese selections, coffee selections, nut butter selections, chocolate selections, chip selections...........achhh, fuck it. I LOVE Trader Joe's.
aesthyrian
Blaaaaah
TJ's is cool, but they need to stop discontinuing everything I become addicted to. Seriously, EVERY TIME I buy something religiously from them it's bound to disappear forever someday because they are constantly changing what they carry. They finally carry hemp milk which is awesome, but still no chocolate hemp milk so I have to go to whole foods to get that until TJ's catches up Why make vanilla but not chocolate.. what the hell?
Why make vanilla but not chocolate.. what the hell?