First Trip To Trader Joe's

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I don't have a Trader Joe's that is close to home so my daughter and I took a day trip to Gainsville for my first trip to Trader Joe's. I couldn't believe all of the different cheese's to chose from. I bought a goat cheese log with cranberries and I can't wait to try it! I sampled the one with apple pie on it and it was divine! My daughter bought that one. I thought the store would be bigger than it was and they told me it was one of the bigger ones. It still had a lot of good stuff and I will go back again. Can anyone tell me some of the things they have tried that are really good and would work with lower carb choices?

[marfar7 1,528]

I'm a big fan of TJ's candy (not so low carb, sorry). They sell a 1lb pkg of dark choc covered espresso Beans for $6, while Starbucks sells them by the oz for over $7.50 (and they're not as good). Also LUV the dark choc covered caramels.

They have yummy frozen stuffed mushrooms that were always a hit at our Sat nite poker game. And their fresh guacamole is yummy too. I went for years without having a local TJ's until they finally opened 1 a couple yrs ago near my house. I was a regular. Before then, I had to hit up my moms local one when I was visiting her. She's a fan of $2 Buck Chuck (which is now $2.49, not sure what they call it anymore?) (Charles Shaw brand wine). I'm not a fan, however. I'd rather drink a jug of cheapo Carlo Rossi.

Since moving to Ca from Or recently, I noticed out local TJ is much smaller than the newer one in Or. Maybe they're making the newer ones bigger? Their produce section in the Ca older 1 is about 1/2 the size.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I'm a big fan of TJ's candy (not so low carb, sorry). They sell a 1lb pkg of dark choc covered espresso Beans for $6, while Starbucks sells them by the oz for over $7.50 (and they're not as good). Also LUV the dark choc covered caramels.

They have yummy frozen stuffed mushrooms that were always a hit at our Sat nite poker game. And their fresh guacamole is yummy too. I went for years without having a local TJ's until they finally opened 1 a couple yrs ago near my house. I was a regular. Before then, I had to hit up my moms local one when I was visiting her. She's a fan of $2 Buck Chuck (which is now $2.49, not sure what they call it anymore?) (Charles Shaw brand wine). I'm not a fan, however. I'd rather drink a jug of cheapo Carlo Rossi.

Since moving to Ca from Or recently, I noticed out local TJ is much smaller than the newer one in Or. Maybe they're making the newer ones bigger? Their produce section in the Ca older 1 is about 1/2 the size.

I bought the TJ White Zinfandel and plan on trying that with my family for Thanksgiving. I also found some scallops and mushrooms that looked like they worth a try so I will have those this week.

[mparkersmith 72]

Some of my favorite groceries from Trader Joe's:

--Steamed lentils (already cooked, just heat and eat, in refrigerated section) - I use these all the time, they have high Protein, great in salads or as a side.

--Teeny tiny potatoes - perfect size for us sleevers! In produce section.

--Thai Spicy Peanut salad dressing - a little goes a long way, divine w/ lentils!

--chicken Tika Masala, and pretty much ALL of their Indian foods are scrumptious

--Frozen garlic Naan

--Frozen Turkey meatballs - I eat these all the time! Heat up 2 meatballs in a covered dish w a little chicken broth to keep em moist.

--mini party-size meatballs - a bit higher in fat/calories than the turkey

--Fresh buffalo mozzarella sticks

--California Estate Olive Oil- cheap, good quality

--Nonfat Greek yogurt in Mango, blueberry, and pumpkin (when in season!)

--Unsweetened vanilla almond milk

--Thai noodle salad (many other fabulous salads in refrigerated section)

...seriously, I could go on and on and on! Love Trader Joe's!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Thanks! I saw some of those there and was afraid to buy them without someone else's opinion on them. I will give some of them a try!