This weekend I'll be making a trip to visit with friends I haven't seen in a while and I'll have the opportunity to go to Trader Joes. I know that's not a big deal for some of you lucky folks, but my closest one is an hour away . Hence this being a big deal lol. While pursuing around here and other sites I remember seeing some 'must-haves' from TJs but I didn't write any of them down. I know they carry alot of unique and healthier items...so what should I get?

Anyone have any must haves? Or reccomendations/ideas? Favorite items they only sell there?

Almond butter, yogurt cheese, TJ's spicy guacamole, coffee Beans (I use the grey can of Joes Dark Roast - $4.99 for 12 oz), and dark chocolate (Yes, indeedee, I do eat dark chocolate). While I go there weekly and get more than that there, those r the must haves that u can't get anywhere else (u can always get coffee elsewhere but I'm a coffee snob who can't afford to be a coffee snob. So this is the best for me)

Have fun! U might want to bring along a small cooler in case u get stuff that has to be refigerated...

I can so relate. Trader Joe's is 4 hours away from me. I went to one this weekend and stocked up on their vitamin B-12 sub-lingual tablets, Irish and English breakfast teas. Have a good time.

I do enjoy their dark chocolate as well, and their low-fat feta cheese is delicious.

@@marfar7 - what's yogurt cheese? and what do you use it for/in?

There's another thread floating around about this too. I love their turkey jerkey and their nonfat Greek yogurt. Also their frozen coconut shrimp is good and they have good prices on nuts. They have a chicken asada in the refrigerated section that's good too. They have lots of good spices and their tomato basil marinara sauce in a jar is very tasty. Have fun browsing!

The non fat Greek yogurt is THE best! Better than any supermarket brand. I love the honey yogurt, especially. Great protein!

@@marfar7 - what's yogurt cheese? and what do you use it for/in?

It's just a cheese made from yougrt instead of milk. I like the jalapeno flavored one. I don't like to eat a chunk of it (like stronger cheese) but I luv it in stuff (like eggs, on top of chili, etc). Whatever u'd use a stronger cheese on.

Hint: I think swiss is too strong and sharp cheddar for eating plain. If u like eating those plain, u may like this.

http://www.traderjoesfan.com/component/mtree/products/dairy_case/yogurt_cheese/

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by marfar7