shotsup 832 Posted October 11, 2018 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/best-trader-joes-food-products Go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 11, 2018 Best Mac and cheese you can buy is the Trader Joes orange box frozen. Lots of good stuff there, also some hit or miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 11, 2018 I agree on the mac and cheese. I have to try the Hirissa sauce. Been looking for a good one outside my local Halal truck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted October 11, 2018 Cookie butter. I literally smuggled six jars of that stuff back into china last year. Stuff is like crack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 11, 2018 never had their cheeses before. Will have to try them. My wife and I get these salted caramel chocolate balls that are good from there. Also, they have these small blood oranges that are like the cuties that peel easy and are smaller. Those are good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 11, 2018 I have to try the Hirissa sauce. Been looking for a good one outside my local Halal truckWife loves the stuff. They have good dips too, I reccomend the jalapeño artichoke dip if its still around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 11, 2018 vodkaOnly one place for this. Costco. Their Kirkland is just rebottled Grey Goose and cheaper. Plus you dont need a membership to buy alcohol, just tell them you are there for booze and they will let you in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted October 11, 2018 Only one place for this. Costco. Their Kirkland is just rebottled Grey Goose and cheaper. Plus you dont need a membership to buy alcohol, just tell them you are there for booze and they will let you in. i doubt shotsy can afford a membership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,147 Posted October 11, 2018 i doubt shotsy can afford a membership. He can't afford NOT to have a membership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 11, 2018 vodka Total Wine and more. My toy store. Google it if you are ignorant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 11, 2018 i doubt shotsy can afford a membership. I doubt you make 1/2 of what make ! And who are you ? Troll ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted October 11, 2018 They do a good job with frozen, cheeses, and snacks. Produce is fine but short shelflife. Proteins are not good. Every marinated item I have tried has been way too salty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted October 11, 2018 Peanut Butter & Preserves Cereal ( Toasted Oat Flakes ) Nuts Coffee 3 $ Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 Pork Dumplings Chicken Dumplings Omega Trek Mix Chicken Spring Rolls Vegetable Spring Rolls Chicken Samosas Vegetable Samosas Secco Peach Bellini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,125 Posted October 11, 2018 Ive never been to a Trader Joes, but there is a new one in Orlando... is it really that good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted October 11, 2018 Ive never been to a Trader Joes, but there is a new one in Orlando... is it really that good? Even though I've never met anyone who doesn't, I don't think you'd like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,125 Posted October 11, 2018 Even though I've never met anyone who doesn't, I don't think you'd like it. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted October 11, 2018 Why? Its as hipster dooshy as a retail chain gets, but they do have good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 11, 2018 Its as hipster dooshy as a retail chain gets, but they do have good stuff. God yes. Youll see so much vegan BS there its ridiculous. But they have a select few good things. I hear their wine is good too. I dont shop there much so Im trying to find stuff to actually get there thats good. This article helps cause when I go there I just end up getting like one or two things. Never anything cold or frozen cause its usually at least 2 hours from where I live that I go to one. Had one in SA abut I didnt shop there much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 11, 2018 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg0GnRouIsQ/T7mRaL423XI/AAAAAAAAAec/EgwHpX_SlYc/s1600/habanero%2Bhot%2Bsauce.JPG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 Oops!! I almost forgot my favorite: maple pecan cluster cereal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 Ive never been to a Trader Joes, but there is a new one in Orlando... is it really that good? Yes, please go, they'll have something there that you'll love. Cookies, chips, sausage, wine (it's really inexpensive and not bad), I've purchased tomato bisque soup in a carton, olive oil...look just go, try it. But really look at all their items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 11, 2018 Never been in one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted October 11, 2018 God yes. Youll see so much vegan BS there its ridiculous. But they have a select few good things. I hear their wine is good too. I dont shop there much so Im trying to find stuff to actually get there thats good. This article helps cause when I go there I just end up getting like one or two things. Never anything cold or frozen cause its usually at least 2 hours from where I live that I go to one. Had one in SA abut I didnt shop there much They have inexpensive wine from many regions (and lesser known varietals)... some hit. some miss, but when they do you do not feel like you have lost much in the process. my wife will take pics of the labels that hit and buy more of them next time. they also carry some decent vintners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 If you go you'll be hooked like the rest of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 1,879 Posted October 11, 2018 If you go you'll be hooked like the rest of us. I've been a couple times. It's kind of gross. Give me Wegmans all day everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 11, 2018 They have inexpensive wine from many regions (and lesser known varietals)... some hit. some miss, but when they do you do not feel like you have lost much in the process. my wife will take pics of the labels that hit and buy more of them next time. they also carry some decent vintners. Do you have the Vivino app? (I think I mightve mentioned it once before) You take a picture of the label of wine and it brings up the score of the wine, professional reviews, and consumer reviews from people who tried it. Also explains the taste and goes into great detail as well as gives the price. Found it YEARS ago and has been one of my most used apps. When I showed it to my BIL he went bananas on howncool it was and kept asking me to scan each of his wines for reviews on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 11, 2018 If you go you'll be hooked like the rest of us. To me, Trader Joes is a novelty grocery store. Im not doing my main grocery store purchases there but if I want a select few things that are unique and quirky then Ill go there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted October 11, 2018 Oops!! I almost forgot my favorite: maple pecan cluster cereal that is good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted October 11, 2018 Yes, please go, they'll have something there that you'll love. Cookies, chips, sausage, wine (it's really inexpensive and not bad), I've purchased tomato bisque soup in a carton, olive oil...look just go, try it. But really look at all their items. Yeah that made me remember one of my other faves..... Red Pepper Tomato Soup in a carton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 11, 2018 To me, Trader Joes is a novelty grocery store. Im not doing my main grocery store purchases there but if I want a select few things that are unique and quirky then Ill go there It's damn sure no HEB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,659 Posted October 11, 2018 God yes. Youll see so much vegan BS there its ridiculous. But they have a select few good things. I hear their wine is good too. I dont shop there much so Im trying to find stuff to actually get there thats good. This article helps cause when I go there I just end up getting like one or two things. Never anything cold or frozen cause its usually at least 2 hours from where I live that I go to one. Had one in SA abut I didnt shop there much What didn't San Antonio have? It sounds like paradise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted October 11, 2018 Yeah that made me remember one of my other faves..... Red Pepper Tomato Soup in a carton. Agreed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 11, 2018 It's damn sure no HEB! Ha! Dam straight. I loved going to Central Market but it was downtown SA so I didnt go as often since there was an HEB literally around every corner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 Yeah that made me remember one of my other faves..... Red Pepper Tomato Soup in a carton. Omg, that's what I meant! Not tomato bisque, it's what you wrote. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 11, 2018 To me, Trader Joes is a novelty grocery store. Im not doing my main grocery store purchases there but if I want a select few things that are unique and quirky then Ill go there Exactly, you can't do your main shopping there, it's just to pick-up little favorites. It's kind of like going to Target. Target is not the best clothes store or grocery store, but it's got enough for you to find something pretty good at a decent price. Also, my Trader Joe's is not gross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted October 11, 2018 as djgb was asking about shrimp recipes... traders has a good frozen rock shrimp and langostinos we buy to keep around. good for stir fry, po boys, pastas, tacos/quesadillas, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted October 13, 2018 they have marvelous locally grown lamb skin magnums in the personal hygene section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted October 13, 2018 Their dips are the best. Hummus and more. Pub cheese and more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites