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NJ EJ · 06-23-2009, 09:50 PM

I finally got to TJ's after about six weeks & spent $182.42. Some of it was for supplements & vitamins, some for wine, some for a food drive but most of it was for food & treats we can't get anywhere else. Yummy.

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oneTVslave · 06-23-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie5632

...I have descended quickly to 'if it isn't trader joe's, it just doesn't matter...'

This is hilarious to me, because I feel just the same! I used to make fun of my friend who was always talking about Trader Joe's this and Trader Joe's that - until I went and became a total convert after one trip, like you. It's like a cult!

Trista · 06-25-2009, 06:55 PM

It's gotten to the point where most of the food I have on hand is from Trader Joe's.

misskitty · 06-25-2009, 09:49 PM

When is Trader Joe's coming to Canada? They should go in West Edmonton Mall...they'd make a killing there!!!

Trista · 06-27-2009, 10:59 PM

I'd like the Bartell's (skanky drugstore chain based here in Washington) near my house to go out and be replaced by a Trader Joe's. The drive-up for the pharmacy could be a drive-up coffee bar, perhaps? It has the parking down pat, and it's right on a bus line. Not to mention I could walk to TJ's. Then again, we have two within 10 miles, so I can't complain too much.

Ellen · 06-28-2009, 12:20 AM

I know what you mean! Every time something within a couple miles or some other walking distance from here goes out of business, we comment that "I wish they'd put in a Trader Joe's here!" -- even though we have three within 10 - 15 minutes' driving distance, and all three on bus routes (not convenient bus routes, but do-able if necessary).

brunette trixie · 06-28-2009, 12:42 AM

Trader Joe's sweet potato chips are so delicious, I think I may be developing an addiction.

I popped in the other day after I was at my soon to be new place taking measurements. I didn't have a lot of time to look around, but I was super impressed by their produce.

luvsginger · 06-28-2009, 02:27 AM

The one thing about their produce is that they use too much packaging but they are getting better and selling some fruit by the piece. I guess they don't want to invest in scales and new registers.

pajamasam · 06-28-2009, 12:35 PM

I cannot believe that we have a TJ thread and I didnt know about it. I am so happy! A few years ago Trader Joe moved into my state and into my neighborhood. It's only 2 miles away. I go there every week. I honestly dont think I could move to a city that didnt have one. It's a sickness. How can a person who hates to shop fall in love with a store?

Cootie · 06-28-2009, 01:52 PM

I stopped by my "local" TJ's (70 miles away) on my way home last night and thought I would try the Tamales - I chose the Grilled Chicken Breast, Anaheim Green Chile + Cilantro. While the flavor was very good, the amount of chicken, etc was so small, that I hardly had a bite of the tamale that had any filling in it. It was mostly masa (which was very good). The proportions seemed way off. Has anyone else had this problem? I rarely am disappointed with anything I buy at Trader Joe's.

I did get a potted plant - succulents in a tin - that is very nice.

06-23-2009, 09:50 PM	#101
NJ EJ Éirinn go Brách Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 689	Re: Trader Joe's I finally got to TJ's after about six weeks & spent $182.42. Some of it was for supplements & vitamins, some for wine, some for a food drive but most of it was for food & treats we can't get anywhere else. Yummy.

06-25-2009, 06:55 PM	#103
Trista RIP Billy Mays:'( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 985	Re: Trader Joe's It's gotten to the point where most of the food I have on hand is from Trader Joe's. __________________ "Congratulations, you just peaked. It's all downhill from here, honey"-Noah from TDI "If you're one of the 46 uninsured Americans..."-Billy Mays

06-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#104
misskitty Got Cattitude Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the Kat House in Kanada Posts: 7,695	Re: Trader Joe's When is Trader Joe's coming to Canada? They should go in West Edmonton Mall...they'd make a killing there!!! __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly

06-27-2009, 10:59 PM	#105
Trista RIP Billy Mays:'( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 985	Re: Trader Joe's I'd like the Bartell's (skanky drugstore chain based here in Washington) near my house to go out and be replaced by a Trader Joe's. The drive-up for the pharmacy could be a drive-up coffee bar, perhaps? It has the parking down pat, and it's right on a bus line. Not to mention I could walk to TJ's. Then again, we have two within 10 miles, so I can't complain too much. __________________ "Congratulations, you just peaked. It's all downhill from here, honey"-Noah from TDI "If you're one of the 46 uninsured Americans..."-Billy Mays

06-28-2009, 12:20 AM	#106
Ellen Sun & Fun in SoCal Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 3,147	Re: Trader Joe's I know what you mean! Every time something within a couple miles or some other walking distance from here goes out of business, we comment that "I wish they'd put in a Trader Joe's here!" -- even though we have three within 10 - 15 minutes' driving distance, and all three on bus routes (not convenient bus routes, but do-able if necessary). __________________ "There's no crying in baseball!" -- Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own

06-28-2009, 12:42 AM	#107
brunette trixie FORT Fogey Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,204	Re: Trader Joe's Trader Joe's sweet potato chips are so delicious, I think I may be developing an addiction. I popped in the other day after I was at my soon to be new place taking measurements. I didn't have a lot of time to look around, but I was super impressed by their produce.

06-28-2009, 02:27 AM	#108
luvsginger Cry Me a River Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trying to pry Jon from under the bus Posts: 1,861	Re: Trader Joe's The one thing about their produce is that they use too much packaging but they are getting better and selling some fruit by the piece. I guess they don't want to invest in scales and new registers. __________________ The Volcano - Explosion in the back, lava in the front.

06-28-2009, 12:35 PM	#109
pajamasam Forum Assistant Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,350	Re: Trader Joe's I cannot believe that we have a TJ thread and I didnt know about it. I am so happy! A few years ago Trader Joe moved into my state and into my neighborhood. It's only 2 miles away. I go there every week. I honestly dont think I could move to a city that didnt have one. It's a sickness. How can a person who hates to shop fall in love with a store?

06-28-2009, 01:52 PM	#110
Cootie FORT Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon - a TJ state! Posts: 778	Re: Trader Joe's I stopped by my "local" TJ's (70 miles away) on my way home last night and thought I would try the Tamales - I chose the Grilled Chicken Breast, Anaheim Green Chile + Cilantro. While the flavor was very good, the amount of chicken, etc was so small, that I hardly had a bite of the tamale that had any filling in it. It was mostly masa (which was very good). The proportions seemed way off. Has anyone else had this problem? I rarely am disappointed with anything I buy at Trader Joe's. I did get a potted plant - succulents in a tin - that is very nice.