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NewlyMrs
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I havent shopped in one since moving to NC (5 years go)
What should I buy??? 
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Posted 11/17/12 3:20 PM  |
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Naturalmama
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
LOVE TJ's!! My staples for DH, myself, and our 18 month old:
lentils
pineapple salsa
organic chicken
hummus
chicken nuggets
french onion soup
turkey meatballs
gourmet chicken meatballs
cheese sticks- mozzarella & monterey jack
organic milk
organic eggs & butter
vanana yogurt
cereal bars
organic applesauce
pirate's booty
dark chocolate covered almonds
salmon
marinated grilled chicken
soy vey marinade
coconut milk
I will buy ground beef there if I can't get to whole foods
rotisserie chicken
joe joe's (oreos)
sometimes I will buy organic fruit there but they have a better selection at whole foods.
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| Posted 11/17/12 7:12 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I'm so excited to have one finally!!!! I plan to go tomorrow, & I'm bringing my 4yo to see what catches her eye. (I've never shopped there are a Mom either)
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:33 PM |
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Bluechristmas
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Parmesagne Pastry Pups
Scones or Crumpets
Vodka Sauce
Chicken Pot Pie
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| Posted 11/17/12 8:57 PM |
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Cake butter
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| Posted 11/17/12 11:13 PM |
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by Naturalmama
LOVE TJ's!! My staples for DH, myself, and our 18 month old:
lentils
pineapple salsa
organic chicken
hummus
chicken nuggets
french onion soup
turkey meatballs
gourmet chicken meatballs
cheese sticks- mozzarella & monterey jack
organic milk
organic eggs & butter
vanana yogurt
cereal bars
organic applesauce
pirate's booty
dark chocolate covered almonds
salmon
marinated grilled chicken
soy vey marinade
coconut milk
I will buy ground beef there if I can't get to whole foods
rotisserie chicken
joe joe's (oreos)
sometimes I will buy organic fruit there but they have a better selection at whole foods.
...a bigger fridge? 
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Steel cut oatmeal.
I also like their sauces and marinades to make a quick meal with meat I have on hand already.
I also buy some of their frozen premade items to just throw in the oven if it's a busy week at work (lasagna, crab cakes, spinach pie, stuffed pork roast). Not sure if those are the exact names, but just look in the freezer section.
I am making chicken tikka masala tomorrow in the crock pot with the sauce from TJs.
The one by me is out of the way, but I have started to try to go at least once a month to stock up on things.
ETA: Not food, but I like their lavender salt scrub and tea tree tingle shampoo and conditioner.
Message edited 11/18/2012 2:46:33 PM.
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skew
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Def take a gander at the frozen food section. SO many yummy selections.
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| Posted 11/18/12 4:05 PM |
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MrsMaz
Best "THINGS" in my life.
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Definitely Cookie Butter!!!
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| Posted 11/18/12 6:08 PM |
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mathteach
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Christine
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Get DD the Cat Cookies (sold in a giant tub) and the 6 pack of blueberry vanilla yogurt. The Honey Nut "Cheerios" and the "Frosted Flakes" are really good and so much cheaper than the name brand. Also, the "Fig Walks into a Bar" tastes like a giant fig newton.
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| Posted 11/18/12 6:58 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
My favorite: Spearean Risotto
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| Posted 11/18/12 9:31 PM |
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AKD
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
EVERRRYYYYYTHINGGGGG!!! 
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| Posted 11/18/12 10:47 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Two words:
Cookie Butter
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| Posted 11/19/12 3:31 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by FreeButterfly
Cake butter
Do you mean Cookie Butter?
Because if there is also a Cake Butter too I might just die! 
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| Posted 11/19/12 3:32 PM |
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Katareen
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Butternut Squash Triangioli
Marinated Lamb Tips
Frozen Indian Food (Tikka Masala - Yum!!)
Whole Wheat Naan
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PennyCat
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Frozen chocolate covered bananas 
Now I need to make a TJ run because that sounds delicious!
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PennyCat
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by MrsMaz
Definitely Cookie Butter!!!
What do you do with this? Like - (and I'm sorry if this sounds ridiculous) but do you put it on bread?
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| Posted 11/20/12 1:13 AM |
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MrsMaz
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by MrsMaz
Definitely Cookie Butter!!!
What do you do with this? Like - (and I'm sorry if this sounds ridiculous) but do you put it on bread?
Sure you can put it on toast, pretzel sticks, cookies etc...
My absolute favorite is on pancakes with a slight drizzle of syrup or in pancake puffs with nutella
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| Posted 11/20/12 3:32 PM |
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computergirl
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by MrsMaz
Definitely Cookie Butter!!!
What do you do with this? Like - (and I'm sorry if this sounds ridiculous) but do you put it on bread?
My favorite thing to put it on is a large spoon. 
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NervousNell
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
Posted by computergirl
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by MrsMaz
Definitely Cookie Butter!!!
What do you do with this? Like - (and I'm sorry if this sounds ridiculous) but do you put it on bread?
My favorite thing to put it on is a large spoon.
Me too!
I tried it on stuff- but the stuff ruins it.
It must be eaten straight to be fully enjoyed.
This stuff is an event.
It is life changing.
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| Posted 11/20/12 3:34 PM |
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GinaR
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I love their frozen Japanese fried rice
They have frozen chicken breasts - breaded. They are great for using as chicken fingers and for making sandwiches. We use them to make buffalo sandwiches.
I like their frozen pie crust
They have fab prices on nuts
Mandarin orange chicken (frozen)
Frozen brown rice
frozen naan bread
This is only a few of my faves. I like a lot of their products! Especially for convenience
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| Posted 11/20/12 4:23 PM |
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I bought their frozen breaded eggplant the other day and it was so good. I just baked it and served with pasta and sauce.
Also like their sweet potato gnocchi with butter and sage and vegetable masala burgers.
I just made a pitcher of iced tea in my fridge with their vanilla & cinnamon tea and it is so, so delish.
Also peppermint joe joes (someone told me they also have them chocolate covered but haven't seen yet) and green tea mints.
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| Posted 12/11/12 8:10 PM |
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
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Jennifer
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I need to gooooooo!!! My 2yo just got pretty sick, so I'm lucky to get to the store for basic essentials.
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| Posted 12/11/12 9:02 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I had the triple layer hummus with the multigrain crackers from TJ's the other day and they were SOOO GOOD!
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Re: I FNALLY have a Trader Joes!!! Need recs!
I love their coconut oil...and its the cheapest I've found for coconut oil... I use it ALL the time...love the sublte flavor it adds.
The frozen Bananas, called Gone Bananas are DELICIOUS!
They also have a really delicious garlic mustard spread that is great!
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