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People might not be able to agree on politics, how to fix the economy, or the whole Mac vs. PC thing, but there's one thing we can all agree on no matter our political leanings or computer preferences: Trader Joe's is awesome. I have never once in my life encountered someone who says "You know what I really hate? Trader Joe's." So in the spirit of unity and camaraderie, post your favorite TJ's product, tell us something you'd love to see on the shelves at TJ's, or write a poem expressing your love for two buck Chuck.
Organic Lowfat Yogurt
This my FAVORITE yogurt, I have tried many, many kinds and nothing comes to close to the vanilla version. It tastes like vanilla bean ice cream! Well it doesn’t really taste like ice cream, but you get what I mean.
Espresso Pillows
I’m not even a big fan of chocolate covered espresso/coffee edibles, but what I AM is a sucker for cute product names. Yes, advertising and marketing gimmicks totally work on me. “Espresso Pillows”...how adorable is that?!?
The title alone makes me want to do a happy dance. I have tried my best to resist the URGE to eat the entire bag, but most of the time once I’ve bought the pretzels, the damage is done. The bag will be gone in point 5 seconds. It’s really incredible to watch.
As if it wasn’t already torturous trying to open pistachio shells fast enough to satisfy your craving. Now add spicy tang to the flavor and you’ve got edible crack.
I don’t think this is strictly a TJ’s item, but all the best have already been taken (TJ’s PB pretzels, OMG!), and I couldn’t find a picture of those frozen scallops I always get there. This is still pretty darn high on the list of favorites, though. Pirate’s Booty is worse than Doritos in the “can’t stop ‘till the bag is empty” department. Thank gawd they are (purportedly) healthier.
I can literally eat a whole jar of this stuff in one sitting. It is heavenly. You can smear this stuff on toast with cream cheese (it tastes like pumpkin cheesecake!!!!) or eat on ice cream, or you can even eat it by itself—it’s that good!
Peanut Butter
I love TJ’s chunky, salted peanut butter. It’s way better than JIF or any of that other crap. And while you’re in the peanut butter section you HAVE to pick up some of TJ’s Soy Butter. It is the BEST.
They took a temporary leave of absence in 2007 but after shopper outrage TJ’s brought back these golden fried nuggets of deliciousness back in a hurry.
The moment I crack into one of these bad boys, a beam of light shines from on high and I am serenaded by a choir of angels. The first bite, usually atop a shred of oh-so-soft garlic naan, is indeed a little taste of heaven. And best washed down with a breathmint or two.
Mmmmmm. I can taste it now! Organic granola, dried berries, sunflower seeds, cashews, and tons of nuts of which I have no idea what they are. Deliciousness!! I can eat a whole bag and still want more!
Ahhhh. Joe’s is the only place I’ve found this beer: it’s my favorite. I’d practically drink it warm (AH – there’s a TJ’s complaint…wish they had a cold bev. section. that would be beautiful). This is the only brew I’ll drink from a can.