What's good at Trader Joe's? - Page 2

daninnewjersey · 12-11-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bluetang

Two buck Chuck

Amen brother.....

gtr · 12-11-2012, 02:38 PM

They have good frozen veggies, my kids and I like their chocolate chips, and the Salsa Autentica goes great with their blue corn tortilla chips (which I no longer buy due to being unable to exercise self control

). I haven't comparison shopped in a while, but I think their dairy products still go for a competitive price. They used to carry an habanero salsa that was awesome - I would destroy a tub of it, and the next day it would destroy me.

Smokey Al Gold · 12-11-2012, 03:00 PM

Well if their beer and wine and pizza dough is good it will be a worthwhile trip for me. Is it true that their charcoal is rancher?

cricky101 · 12-11-2012, 03:05 PM

Some things we always buy when we stop in:
Garlic naan
Orange chicken (frozen food section)
Whole coffee beans
Fried rice (frozen food section)
Pizza dough
Dried fruits (apricots are our favorite)
Edamame hummus (refrigerated section)
Depending on season we've really liked the heirloom tomatoes and stalks of Brussels sprouts too.

SirPorkaLot · 12-11-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey Al Gold

Well if their beer and wine and pizza dough is good it will be a worthwhile trip for me. Is it true that their charcoal is rancher?

Yes it is made by rancher.

SirPorkaLot · 12-11-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cricky101

Some things we always buy when we stop in:
Garlic naan
Orange chicken (frozen food section)
Whole coffee beans
Fried rice (frozen food section)
Pizza dough
Dried fruits (apricots are our favorite)
Edamame hummus (refrigerated section)
Depending on season we've really liked the heirloom tomatoes and stalks of Brussels sprouts too.

Ohh yea! Coffee

We buy all our whole bean coffee here. At 4.99/lb it's tough to beat

Smokey Al Gold · 12-11-2012, 03:17 PM

Sounds like some things will definitely be good to try. I've wanted to try rancher for years at the recommendation of the brethren. Thanks Brethren!

landarc · 12-11-2012, 03:17 PM

The lump is Rancher. They also have a natural briquette that is quite good.

landarc · 12-11-2012, 03:19 PM

Oh, in the forzen meat section, the fish is not bad, but, sometimes they have 'Kobe' beef burgers, maybe they label it Wagyu now, from Snake River Farms. They are great.

plakers · 12-11-2012, 03:56 PM

Where to start. Mine never has had charcoal or lump.
The jalapeno stuffed olives are a great buy, way cheaper then anywhere else.
As said three buck chuck is a bargain, doesnt taste like a 3 dollar wine either.
The fresh breads are tastybut not a bargain,, find out what day they get thier deliveries.
If you want to splurge try the New York style cheesecake in the frozen section, or any of the frozen desserts.

Timmy Mac · 12-11-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

The lump is Rancher. They also have a natural briquette that is quite good.

The briquettes are also rancher.

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gtr · 12-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Oh yeah - +1 on the briqs - love 'em!

Hambone1950 · 12-11-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bluetang

Two buck Chuck

In our neck of the woods it's now 3 buck chuck , but it's still pretty good!

ToddM · 12-11-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

Up here, they often have Niman Ranch Pork Chops and occasionally, some great steaks. Oh, and any type of food you would want when you are higher than a kite.

And never go there just plain hungry either ... you'll end up spending a fortune, believe me.

stl-rich · 12-11-2012, 09:12 PM

They discontinuedthe Rancher brix for the season - used to be the best price quality brix in town. Wifey and I are addicted to dark chocolate covered stars - cookies OMG

12-11-2012, 02:38 PM	#17
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	They have good frozen veggies, my kids and I like their chocolate chips, and the Salsa Autentica goes great with their blue corn tortilla chips (which I no longer buy due to being unable to exercise self control ). I haven't comparison shopped in a while, but I think their dairy products still go for a competitive price. They used to carry an habanero salsa that was awesome - I would destroy a tub of it, and the next day it would destroy me. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

12-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#18
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well if their beer and wine and pizza dough is good it will be a worthwhile trip for me. Is it true that their charcoal is rancher? __________________ 22.5 OTG, 18.5 SJP (modded), 14.5 SJS, Weber Q 100, TX Longhorn Camper grill TL 21 [URL="http://www.elcapoteranch.com"]www.elcapoteranch.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL] Club Member (2) Creator of: "The Great Chicken Sammich Debacle of 2010"

12-11-2012, 03:17 PM	#22
Smokey Al Gold is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-13-08 Location: San Antonio TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like some things will definitely be good to try. I've wanted to try rancher for years at the recommendation of the brethren. Thanks Brethren! __________________ 22.5 OTG, 18.5 SJP (modded), 14.5 SJS, Weber Q 100, TX Longhorn Camper grill TL 21 [URL="http://www.elcapoteranch.com"]www.elcapoteranch.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL] Club Member (2) Creator of: "The Great Chicken Sammich Debacle of 2010"

12-11-2012, 03:17 PM	#23
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The lump is Rancher. They also have a natural briquette that is quite good. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

12-11-2012, 03:19 PM	#24
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh, in the forzen meat section, the fish is not bad, but, sometimes they have 'Kobe' beef burgers, maybe they label it Wagyu now, from Snake River Farms. They are great. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

12-11-2012, 03:05 PM	#19
cricky101 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-14-10 Location: St. Paul, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Some things we always buy when we stop in: Garlic naan Orange chicken (frozen food section) Whole coffee beans Fried rice (frozen food section) Pizza dough Dried fruits (apricots are our favorite) Edamame hummus (refrigerated section) Depending on season we've really liked the heirloom tomatoes and stalks of Brussels sprouts too.

12-11-2012, 03:56 PM	#25
plakers On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-16-12 Location: Springfield, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where to start. Mine never has had charcoal or lump. The jalapeno stuffed olives are a great buy, way cheaper then anywhere else. As said three buck chuck is a bargain, doesnt taste like a 3 dollar wine either. The fresh breads are tastybut not a bargain,, find out what day they get thier deliveries. If you want to splurge try the New York style cheesecake in the frozen section, or any of the frozen desserts. __________________ Pete-my first UDS,a brick pizza WFO, a leaky Chargriller offest, wifes Weber Genesis gasser, and now a Lightening Fast RED Thermapen

12-11-2012, 04:41 PM	#27
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Oh yeah - +1 on the briqs - love 'em! __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

12-11-2012, 09:12 PM	#30
stl-rich Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-10 Location: saint louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They discontinuedthe Rancher brix for the season - used to be the best price quality brix in town. Wifey and I are addicted to dark chocolate covered stars - cookies OMG