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Across the Fence:  Trader Joe's  |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 5:38:28 PM
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| Ok west siders, I'm going to be our your side over the weekend and plan to stop at the much talked about and loved Trader Joe's. What do I have to get and can't live without? JoAnn |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 5:50:44 PM
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Oh, I love Trader Joe's! The closest one to me is 3 hours away :(
Things I have to get:
~Dried fruit
~Nuts
~Condiments
~Pasta
I'm sure that there is more, but when I go I usually pick up non-perishables :)
Their prices are so good!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Jun 09 2009 5:51:38 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ranchetta
True Blue Farmgirl
318 Posts
carol
Marysville
Wahington
USA
318 Posts |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 04:21:47 AM
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Love their cheeses, pasta, condiments are great! My very favorite is the eggplant cutlets. Yummy! When I run out of my own pasta sauce TJ's is the one I rely on. (I then make a quickie eggplant parmesean)
Artichoke bruchetta as well as the regular.
Lemon Curd.
I do miss the orange sauce. They discontinued it.
Come to think of it, I don't think I've had a bad experience with anything from TJ's. Enjoy your visit!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 06:23:51 AM
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I'm with Deb, their cheese is great! So are their prices! Their wines are great too, especially their Chardonnay. Again, you can't beat the price! Have fun shopping and plan to give yourself at least an hour there to look at everything.
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Edited by - ddmashayekhi on Jun 10 2009 07:01:52 AM |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 06:30:51 AM
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I have loved everything I have bought at Trader Joe's. I always keep their frozen green beans and frozen yellow, red and green pepper strips on hand. They both taste very fresh. And are so convenient! They also have good deals on nuts and fruit snack mixes. Have fun!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 06:34:09 AM
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I loooooove Trader Joes. Cheese, cheese and more cheese, dried nuts, yogurts, dairy, eggs, etc....What else...pastas and sauces, oh and Biscotti--I ate the whole thing in one sitting and didn't feel bad because they didn't cost what Kroger charges. Don't know if your into beer, but their "house" ale is only $4.98 or so for 6 bottles and my husband said it's the best beer he's had (and as a bartender, he knows beer) and I second the wines...they have this Ten for Under $10 and they rock!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 07:00:49 AM
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We go down to Trader Joes (1 hour away) about every other month and stock up on:
crackers (whole grain, really DELICIOUS)
tortellini--the dried kind (yummm--they discontinued our favorite kind, mushroom, though)
frozen salmon patties (cheap!)
cashew pieces (lots cheaper!)
chicken mango sausage :)
and various other favorites, such as those flax seed tortillas, etc.
We love trader joes!!!
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 08:46:32 AM
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oh for sure! T.J. was almost a nightly stop for me on my way home from work. (back in Calif)but there are no T.J. out here in the Spokane area & goodness knows I have sent them many an email begging. But they need to have a cental distribution point and as of yet do not have one over here...but I think it is time for me to email them again....who knows...if the early bird can get the worm...maybe I can get a T.J. out here! hey a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 08:50:36 AM
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oh, and not only are they a reasonably priced store but they carry wonderful organic meats and products. I use to by my Avalon shampoo there. I have found it up here but it is nearly $1.50 more so at $6 a bottle I am hard pressed to buy it. Oh well.....
I love the daily store sample/presentations of products that they are hi-lighting....
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:58:21 AM
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Oh, it's very yuppie but I still enjoy a visit there. We go to the one in Issaquah right off I-90. They have killer deals on wine...we call it 2-buck Chuck. It's 2.99 per bottle and decent enough stuff.
I enjoy their marinara sauce, whole wheat pastas (good prices). Good deal on tortilla chips and refried salsa beans and canned black beans. They also have good deals on toothpaste, like the Tom's of Maine but it's Trader Joe's brand.
Nice cheese section. I buy cashews there too. Oh, and chocolate bars...oh mercy.
Have fun!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 11:29:44 AM
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I used to live a block away from TJ's in the Hollywood District, in Portland, OR. I miss good, cheap wine. Don't forget their beautiful, re-usable bags for $1. I don't think TJ's is yuppie. I think it's hippie, and the yuppies just caugt on to something good. If it was yuppie, it wouldn't be so cheap.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 12:15:45 PM
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| Grace, I emailed them this morning questioning why they don't have one in Spokane. So I think all the Spokane have to write--let our voices be heard: ) I downloaded their newsletter was squelling in delight, Jim was in the living room saying don't go overboard. Overboard I'm taking a cooler maybe two. If I love it I just might have to make monthly excursions over there! : ) JoAnn |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 12:28:56 PM
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You can judge for yourself if you think it's yuppie, hippie, guppie...what matters is if you like it. We go about 3-4 times a year. Most things keep for a while except the snack food items--eat them up quickly before they go stale (ha ha).
Have fun and expect to fill your 2 coolers. We always take 2 and end up filling them both plus have bags of dry goods too. The one in Issaquah opens at 9 a.m. Heading west on I-90 take the Renton exit (to Hwy 900?) at Issaquah, right at the ramp stop, right at the first light and weave your way back to Lowe's and Petsmart. Right next to Petsmart.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 12:58:18 PM
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My first experiences w/ TJ was well over 11 years ago in So Cal in Palm Desert
Didn't quite grasp it all like I have now. I go 1x a month and stock up.
I go to one around the Raleigh/Carey area.
True that on the nuts and chips. None of the chips have preservatives a huge plus...but this means you have to tear into them fast and not hoard.
I buy almond milk here, and only here. At just 1.99 comaperd to the usual 2.79 and closer to 3.00 at Earth Fare, this is the best deal by far.
I also stock up on their cheese crackers. The ingredient list is small, and the taste is better than cheeese nips. Not as salty either.
It's a shopping experience.
althohgh I have to say around where i shop, the shoppers always look so douer and glum. Geesh hope the people in other folk's states aren't as down |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 9:05:10 PM
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JoAnn,
be prepared to become addicted to T.J.'s...
I love their Flax seed tortilla chips & mango salsa...oh yum, I can almost taste it now...
I too shot off an (another) email to T.J. begging them to come out our way.....
keeping fingers, eyes & legs crossed! lol!
Anna, I love their Chocolate Almond milk!!!!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Jun 10 2009 9:07:25 PM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 11:42:03 PM
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YEA We are getting one in Olympia,Wa.
wish they would hurry up!!!!!
Shirley |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 03:34:31 AM
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Other great items are the Dr. Bronner's soaps. Waaay cheaper. The one we go to also atocks Avalon Organic;s lavender shampoos and hand soaps. These too are about 2-3 bucks cheaper.
And their laundry detergent. By far the best smelling lavender based cleaning product to date. Nothing fake about it! I use this with a little regualr detergent just b/c for really bad stains it does fair. I just love the smell though. |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 07:56:17 AM
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Shirley, do they have one in Federal Way close to Olympia? Think I've been to that one.
Yes, the flaxseed tortilla chips are awesome and their salsas are all great.
And did I mention the chocolate bars? Oh my.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 1:31:48 PM
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| Wow, I think we might need to bring the truck! My list is long: ) Our the salsa canned or in the refrigerated secion. Maybe I should just get one of everything. JoAnn |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 11:56:45 PM
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Jami, Yes there is one in federal way and a nother in University place? near lakewood. a fairly new one.
Thier ginger cookies are the best, yum yum yum
Shirley |
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