Trader Joes

[Nic in KC]

I love to shop there when we are visiting St. Louis and we've had cousins bring cases of the wine up for weddings before.

We were so excited to learn that Trader Joe's is finally making it's way to KC area. I can't wait to do some shopping there once in awhile!

[chicagoans]

Since others have mentioned their favorite items I have to give an endorsement for their Corn Chile salsa. It's fantastic. I use it with chips... I put it on salads and eggs (I know! weird!) and all kinds of stuff.

I used to buy their Jambalaya sauce and added their andouillie sausage, shrimp, and scallops. It made a pretty impressive meal and was super easy. Served it several times for guests and was so bummed when they stopped selling it!

Let's see, what else... frozen fruit for smoothies as lark mentioned; Vanana yogurt; double chocolate chip cookies; pretzel bread (makes great sandwiches); my go-to wine Casillero del Diablo carmenere; and I guess I could go on and on.

[michigancouple]

We don't have any TJ stores in W. Michigan. They are all on the east side of the state. My girls and I are going that way next weekend to IKEA and Home Goods, so I think I just added Trader Joe's to our list too.

[alw1977]

We have several in the Atlanta area. I go about five or six times a year, or if I ever think about when driving past one. My favorite section is the dried fruit and nuts section. They carry the absolute best dried fruit mix I have ever tasted. It has cranberries, cherries, golden raisins, and some other stuff I am forgetting. With greek yogurt and honey, this stuff is better than candy!

[Greenskeeper]

Love TJ's. The two closest to me do not sell liquor either. In MA only 3 stores, in a chain store like TJ's etc can sell beer and wine.

We LOVE their frozen apps. Manikopitas are the best. I've ordered apps from caterers that aren't as good as some of TJ's. They just started carrying a thai noodle with chicken salad in their fresh foods case. Incredible. Their Pita Bite Crackers are the best. Can't keep them in the house. Nuts are always a great deal there as well. Can also find unusual juices and sodas like Italian Blood Orange. I go at least every couple of weeks.