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dijon Jul 28, 2009 12:58 PM

Top Trader Joes picks (moved from General Topics)

I only get to visit TJ's once or twice a year when I travel through the Chicago area. I have a few favorite items I look for like the slivered almonds and the salmon burgers. What are your favorites?

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    azveggieguy Jul 30, 2009 10:23 AM

    I'm in pretty much the same boat, I only get there 3-4 times a year.
    Products I've gotta have because I can't find them elsewhere include:
    tomato bruschetta
    Romano Caesar dressing
    spinach punjab sauce
    veggie/flaxseed tortilla chips
    the potbelly-can soups
    Masala burgers
    veggie burritos
    dark chocolate edamames

    Stuff I load up on because the price is great include
    peanut butter (chunky salted)
    grated fresh parmesan/romano
    cheese enchiladas
    tofu
    English breakfast teabags
    3-buck chuck (shiraz)

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      cheesecake17 Jul 30, 2009 07:33 AM

      dried fruit (blueberries, cherries, berry mix)
      flavored nuts (chipotle pistachios, chili lime peanuts)
      fresh pressed apple cider (in the fall)
      cleaned leeks
      bagged organic avocados
      sprout mix (crunchy sprouts, in a small container near the veg)
      brie log
      hummus and babahanoush (TJ's brand)
      TJ's soy creamery ice cream
      mini ice cream sandwiches (mint choc chip flavor)
      pecan pralines
      gingersnaps (the kind in the plastic tub)
      tiny meringues (100 pcs for 100 calories)
      granola
      pomegranate tea bags
      pound plus baking chocolate
      chipotle chocolate almonds

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        swtcrm Jul 29, 2009 02:04 PM

        raw sliced almonds
        greek nonfat yogurt
        organic blue agave
        pomegranate green tea
        sparkling mineral waters

        1. coney with everything Jul 29, 2009 07:39 AM

          I suggest searching this board first, as there are multiple threads of TJ picks and pans.

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