The semi irregular "Cool stuf at Trader Joes thread"

[lunchbox]

i just bought the mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted tomatoes container (antipasto salad) from the cheese section. then i mixed it in with basil and heirloom tomatoes as a salad for dinner tonight... mmm... that was good.

[Hipcheck]

Originally Posted by lunchbox

i just bought the mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted tomatoes container (antipasto salad) from the cheese section. then i mixed it in with basil and heirloom tomatoes as a salad for dinner tonight... mmm... that was good.

Whats the price on those?

[lunchbox]

Originally Posted by Hipcheck

Whats the price on those?

i think it was either $2.99 or $3.99.

[aaron]

Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah

I am addicted to the Sublime Ice cream sandwiches. They are like little Chipwiches.

Picked up a box of these today.
Also picked up an Orange Chicken and a BBQ teryaki chicken. trip report to come.

[KingsJohn/Obediah]

Originally Posted by aaron

Picked up a box of these today.
Also picked up an Orange Chicken and a BBQ teryaki chicken. trip report to come.

The Orange Chicken was once good. The original supplier couldn't keep up and TJ's ended up with an inferior supplier and product
It was originally white meat. It tasted just like the Orange Chicken from Panda Express. It was juicy, full of flavor and a steal for the price

It is now dark meat and while baked turns grizzly and doesn't taste good at all.

[aaron]

ice cream sandwiches were quite good. ice cream was soft enough, but still had good flavor. I'd give them 8/10.

Looks like the orange chicken will stay in the freezer for awhile.

[Leatherface]

YOGURT REC!

the 0% milklfat small yogurts are amazing and only 120 cal w/ 0 fat. 2 WW Points if youre into that sort of thing.


very very good! I like the Honey and Blueberry so far, Im going to try the other ones today.

[Bogey]

The TJ's Penne Bolognese is great.

Nothing special, just penne with meat sauce, but it's quick, easy, tasty, and not a lot of fat.

That with one of their lettuce mixes and one of their wines, a fine meal.

Good stuff.

Now if only they sold some quickly microwaveable, whole wheat, slightly-seasoned bread sticks to go with it, that would be awesome.

[A-FROGIRL]

My favorite food ever is at TJs: Better N Peanut Butter. That stuff helped me survive my diet last year. 100 calories, 3 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons. Good deal.

Now for the not so healthy addiction: Dark chocolate covered blueberries (holy antioxidant deliciousness)

[capnking]

Originally Posted by aaron

Vision,
Did TJ recently change the supplier of their Pound Plus chocolate bar?

It seems to have changed flavor and consistency. It has a definite coconut undertone to it.

There has been no change in the supplier for the belgium chocolate bars, but the supply has been inconsistent.

[capnking]

Originally Posted by KickEm

Werd!! Gotta make an effort bro! My Sis lives in Albuquerque and the closest one to her is in Santa Fe (mapquest it), but she makes it about twice a month. They've got Three Buck Chuck there due to increased shipping and all. TJs is some goooood stuff.

It's worth a few extra minutes.

There is a store in Albuquerque and another one will be added in about a year. Check out shoptjs.com

[capnking]

Trader Joe's had a La kings hockey night in April. About 40 or so employees went. Were any of you there? Plus Leather say hello to my good friend Tom H.

[capnking]

If you guys have the patience, try the new pecan sticky buns that should be right next to the choc. crissants in the freezer. These things are amazing as well. Also we just got in Fischer Blond Ale from Alsace. It is in the the 22oz flip top glass bottles like the old Grolsch style. These are only a 1.99. I have a lot of friends who home brew and say that these bottles alone are costing them 2.00 at wholesale for brewing purposes. And yea the beer is pretty darn good as well.

[Leatherface]

We havent gotten that beer yet!

also, on the pecan sticky buns, I hear they are good, but theyre 350+ calories and 26+grams of fat, so Im avoiding em.

Tom H rules and is staying at our store thankfully!!!!!! send me a private message w/ your name and Ill tell him you say hello!

[capnking]

The beer is a one time " hustle buy". If you guys haven't ordered it I would get on it quickly as it will be gone shortly. We sold 30 cases on Sunday alone.

[Leatherface]

damn im not working until thursday...maybe Ill give them a call today to see if were getting it in.

[KingsJohn/Obediah]

Originally Posted by capnking

If you guys have the patience, try the new pecan sticky buns that should be right next to the choc. crissants in the freezer. These things are amazing as well. Also we just got in Fischer Blond Ale from Alsace. It is in the the 22oz flip top glass bottles like the old Grolsch style. These are only a 1.99. I have a lot of friends who home brew and say that these bottles alone are costing them 2.00 at wholesale for brewing purposes. And yea the beer is pretty darn good as well.

I am stocking up. I'll buy 6 or 7 bottles (Even though it is a French beer)


I still have an extra bottle of Scotch from the rebottled Glenlivet and Macallan last year.


Any idea when the rebottled Scotches will be making a return?

[Leatherface]

Crap, I just called my store, it is "plussed out," not even coming up on our order screen. gotta call a couple of other stores...