[Niddi]

We just got a T. J. and I went to the Grand opening today. Madhouse. I only got a few things and will go back when it's not so crowded. I was amazed at the price of some of the produce - cheaper than my regular grocery store. Thank you everyone for posting your favorites. I will definitely try the orange chicken (would have gotten some today-it looked good and good price, but my freezer is full). DH loves ginger cookies so I will be looking for those as well.
So many things I want to try but am so spoiled by couponing that it's hard to just buy what you want without coupons - but some of the prices are very good at TJ's - I definitely need some time to browse when it's not crowded.
Hard to wrap my mind around not getting bogo with coupons sales.

[Newbie Wan Coupone]

Do they have lot of Organic Foods?

[Brak]

Originally Posted by marathon29

Anyone tried the Cookie Butter? They demo-ed it last weekend and I sure hope it's not only for the holidays. Spreads like peanut butter but it's sweet. On a belgian butter or caramel cracker, to die for!

This is the stuff. It's like Nutella and gingerbread had a delicious baby.

[MarlaBee]

My family loves Trader Joe's products a bit too much - I finally had to say we can't set foot in the store until our grocery budget is back under control! But I love all the frozen vegetables - the organic frozen broccoli is EXCELLENT. I also love the refrigerated kimchi (it's vegetarian!), the corn tortillas, the frozen thom yam soup, the "reduced guilt" frozen mac and cheese, the inexpensive spices, the coffee (my daughter's PT is in love with one of the winter blends so every single year I buy her a few cans), the cheese... I pretty much love everything - which is sometimes a problem!

[jbonow1231]

The gluten free frozen pizza is really good.

[purplerain]

My favorites:
Dutch Apple Pie
Wheat-Free Waffles
Wheat-Free Pancakes
Mashed Potatoes
Tater Tots
Halibut
Chocolate Soy Milk
English Breakfast Tea
Grape Jelly
Organic Ketchup
Soft Baked Snickerdoodles
Organic Jasmine Brown Rice
Organic Red Kidney Beans
Organic Black Beans
Hearty Organic Vegetable Broth
Chicken Noodle Soup
Taco Shells
Cornbread Mix
Spices: Garlic, Cumin and Black Pepper
Cheese Curls

[sweetpeanc]

1,000 Day Gouda cheese - it lasts maybe a day at our house!
Whole Milk Organic Yogurt - perfect for my 11-month-old, blended with fruit
Frozen Mango chunks - consistently good, and a great price
Ciao pepperoni - the tastiest prepackaged pepperoni we've found

[kasmom]

I love my Trader Joes.....here are some of my favorites: frozen Chicken Cilantro Wontons, Mandarin Chicken, frozen edamame, frozen tuna steaks, swordfish, all flavors of hummus, gnocchi, polenta and their great selection of cheeses.

[sweetpeanc]

Has anyone tried the pumpkin ravioli? I feel like they could be really good or REALLY bad...

[Apennysaved1]

Originally Posted by sweetpeanc

Has anyone tried the pumpkin ravioli? I feel like they could be really good or REALLY bad...

I've heard they are really good but haven't tried them myself.

[JoyShine]

Many years ago as a teen when I would vacation in california with my best friend we'd go to trader joes because we didn't have the store where we lived. It seemed so cool and alternative. I remember getting nuts like cashews n stuff.

[sav4dzn]

Fruit Medley's are a favorite here. (Chocolate Fruit) We buy tons of them. We also like the cinnamon ABC cookies and chocolate truffles. My fave is also the Peppermint Jo-Jo's. We love all the sweet treats.

[iamstacy42]

I love the low carb sugar free choc bars, and the bacon pieces they are so cheap and have such a nice smoky flavor..also love some cookies I found once but cant seem to find again...they were malted milk choc chip...tasted like whoppers candy in a cookie...maybe its good i cant find them, i am supposed to be losing weight :redface2...i also love to buy nuts as the price is great as well as almond flour and almond butter that is great quality and wonderful price

[iamstacy42]

Originally Posted by Honor

I must be the only wino. My faves are their $3 wines. & they have great prices on imported beer.

I dont really like any wine, but have got some great deals on bottles and gave as gifts and everyone has loved it

[CoupLeBlanc]

We LOVE their soy creamer.
Chocolate Chip "Dunkers"
PB&J Chocolate bars
They make fantastic "cheetos" clones
Also, they have "Pirates booty" clones
Really good fruit leathers

[msdayjah]

I am addicted to Trader Joe and I can honestly say everything I purchase from them was worth it...

orange chicken A++++
Cinnamon Pita chips
Roasted Plantain chips ,
Chile turkey patties
Chocolate chip dunkers cookies
Cookie Butter
I always buy Applegate deli meat so that was nothing special..

But I love everything

Omg... please try the fire roasted corn and peppers they take any dish to the next level. The cost of their produce is pretty low as well and great quality

[monkeydawn]

This is timely. The frozen garlic Naan bread with basil, mozzarella and tomatoes makes a wonderful margarita pizza.

[Ibis]

This is a pretty huge thread, so I apoligize if I'm repeating items already mentioned (don't have time to read through the entire thread).

Semi-sweet chocolate morsels (choc chips) - TJ's are about the richest, chocolatyest chips you'll ever find! and at 1.99, they're cheaper than top grocery store brands

Marinara spaghetti sauce in the small jars - why bother to make homemade when TJ's is this good?

Frozen artichoke hearts - perfect for casseroles

roasted, unsalted almonds without any added oils

organic ketchup - no high fructose corn syrup, only $1.99 (have you seen the prices in Whole Foods, etc?)

Greeting cards - where else, other than Dollar General, can one purchase a decent birthday card for under $1?

crumpets - perfect to serve with tea while watching Downton Abbey on a Sunday evening.

reduced fat smoked gouda - all the flavor without all the fat (and guilt, )

Fresh baby spinach - organic, and lasts longer in my refirgerator than the non-organic Dole brand from the supermarket chain

reduced sugar preserves - strawberry or raspberry

turkey burgers - even my cranky dad likes them (didn't complain it wasn't beef!)

[kmfruits87]

the gingerbread coffee is awesomeeeee. gingermints, peppermints are very yummy. I bought winter blend (something like that) coffee as well. i havent tried it yet but im hoping its delicious.

[gazewho]

I love the organic virgin coconut oil. It's best for cooking and at the same time I use it as a moisturizer too on my skin.

[1margarette]

I love the Deli Style Spicy Mustard and the famous Speculoos Cookie Butter, I always asks my sister to send us some back home. My 2-years old baby girl really loves the said spread.

[buyitlow]

Cut flowers are great deal also. $3.99 for a nice bunch.

[zippy2u]

Frozen Indian entrees are all very good. Ice cream & cheesecake, frozen, both good.
Cheeses and dairy products of good quality and less expensive than most chain stores.
Coffee filters a good value.
Nuts competitively priced.
Breads are good, as are the tortillas.
Tortilla chips are good & competitively priced.
Eggs also a good deal.
I second the frozen turkey burgers.