Trader Joe's Products (2017–)

[curls]

9 hours ago, rotuts said:

decided to ty these :

 

 

decent.

 

the packaging suggest these might not do well re: crunch

 

in a humid environment.

One of my favorite TJs cookies. Once open, I store them in a ziploc freezer bag and haven't noticed a change in texture. 

[Maison Rustique]

@rotuts, I love those butter waffle cookies! I'd forgotten about them. I should have gotten some to eat with my peaches and cream cream cheese spread!

[rotuts]

@Maison Rustique

 

trying the vanilla version next .

[FrogPrincesse]

A few new-to-me products (organic parpardelle nests, wild-caught grilled sardines, purple garlic) and a few repeats  (the mangoes and donut peaches).

 

 

[lemniscate]

These  are friggin' delicious.

[rotuts]

 

@lemniscate

 

 

ill look for them 

 

salty ?

[lemniscate]

1 minute ago, rotuts said:

 

@lemniscate

 

 

ill look for them 

 

salty ?

Well, yeah, salty, but not like saltine salty.   Balanced.   I have eaten them plain and with soft butter.   I have cream cheese on deck, I imagine that's the perfect spread for these.

 

[weinoo]

11 hours ago, rotuts said:

 

@lemniscate

ill look for them 

salty ?

 

10 pieces_(30g)

CALORIES PER SERVING

150

		0%
Sodium	140 mg

 

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/norwegian-sourdough-rye-chips-077301

[weinoo]

I'm much happier with (some of) the fruit, and its value, that I've been buying at TJ's, vs. the other stuff I take a chance on every now and then.

 

I got a bag (7 units) of white nectarines for $3.50 that turned out to be fragrant, sweet and juicy.  The Tuscan (or other) melons I buy are usually just fine, as are the blueberries.  During citrus season, their US grown oranges are good. I rarely buy citrus from the southern hemisphere, once the US/Mexico market dries up. 

 

I bought a couple of jars of that salsa (Hatch) yesterday, and I found the jar I opened to be a little bland when using it for chips, to be honest.  So I emptied it into a small pork chili stew I was making, and used it that way.

 

[rotuts]

Went to TJ's this AM.

 

they were out of the sourdough rye cris.

 

but they had these :

 

 

enabled by @Maison Rustique, I snapped up pack.

 

they are delicious.  they remind me of the cookie  Lorna Doone's :

 

 

but thin and crispy.  dangerous items to have around.

[rotuts]

also this AM @ TJ's spotted this :

 

 

salted and spiced calamari is one of my very favorite dished in Chinatown.

 

used the sir fryer , from frozen :

 

 

plated 

 

 

dip was mayo and a good portion go green tabasco .

 

these were crispy , batter not too thick

 

but a bit chewy.  in Cginese restaurants thy end up w a bit thinner better , and very tender ,

 

guess that' a good thing , or Id have these twice a dat.!

 

Ill try the other 1/2 pack in a pre-heated AF.

 

I use the AF with a cold (room temp ) start.

 

either way Ill have them again.  just as well they turned out this way

 

or there would be big trouble here.

 

 

[blue_dolphin]

Thanks for the calamari tip, @rotuts.  I really, really liked the panko-crusted calamari they carried a few years ago and wished they would return.  

 

I have the lemon version of those cookie thins and like them a lot but as you said, they can be dangerous!

[BeeZee]

I bought a bag of the rye crisps, but have put them away for another time. I ate too many handfuls of the peanut butter covered caramel popcorn and am waiting for the sugar crash that will surely come later.

[rotuts]

if this thin TJ's vanilla wafer

 

were used for communion  wafers 

 

they would   ' Pack the House '

 

any denomination what so ever .

 

you could make one up ,

Edited June 14 by rotuts (log)

[Kim Shook]

I finally made it to Trader Joe's.  It's less than 5 miles from me, but the area is so congested and full of giant SUVs that I avoid it until I have multiple places that I need to shop before going.  I picked up my usual Unexpected Cheddar and green onion pancakes.  I bypassed the frozen sea scallops until I have some freezer room and resisted the always alluring fresh flowers.  I got a couple of new-to-me eG recommended things.  One was a great success and the other I haven't completely decided about. 

 

@Maison Rustique recommended this peach cream cheese, which I tried on a sesame bagel:

 

This is the thing I'm not sure about.  I think that the sesame bagel was the wrong vehicle - it was SO strongly flavored that the peach flavor got lost.  I think that the cookies were the right choice, @Maison Rustique!  I'll report back when I try that!

 

The other product was this:

@OlyveOyl mentioned this awhile ago and I put it on my TJ list and finally picked it up.  I used it on some cod.  I smeared it on the cod and then pressed panko crumbs into the pesto (the sauce on top is not the pesto, but some broken lemon/butter sauce):

I loved the pesto – though I’m not sure if I’m going to be creative enough to figure out how to use the entire jar before it goes bad😁! 

[Maison Rustique]

@Kim Shook, Yes, I should have said before that the cream cheese is lightly flavored and not terribly sweet. The cookies go great with it! All your other choices look great!!

[rotuts]

these came in "

 

 

they are excellent .  provided you like sour and rye .

 

they seem salter on the tongue that the indicated salt content on the back.

 

very difficult  eating only a few

[Shel_B]

This is quite good, although it's not the higher quality gelato one would find in a dedicated gelato shop.  I love the combination of vanilla and chocolate - always a favorite - and the fudgy swirl is not at all overpowering.  The dessert maintains an easy-to-scoop texture right from the freezer, and it's not overly sweet ... this, I think, will be my go-to ice cream for a while.  Try it ... nice for the summer months.

 

.

 

 

Edited June 18 by Shel_B (log)

[FrogPrincesse]

1 hour ago, rotuts said:

two chutney's :

 

 

TJ's  -- first taste raisins ( the darker of the two ), then mango  and Patak  MGchutney  

 

What did you think about the Sri Lankan chutney from Trader Joe's? I was about to throw away my jar last night because the mango pieces are so weirdly square and firm (see picture) and I do not care for its flavor. I much prefer the major grey style of chutney, although I could do without the raisins.

 

 

[FrogPrincesse]

Reporting that the "all natural, fresh mozzarella" is pretty nice. It has a good flavor and isn't overly firm like some are. It's even good enough to nibble on as is. 

 

 

[rotuts]

@FrogPrincesse

 

I liked the TJ's chutney.  it should be called Raisin Chutney

 

it contrasts nicely w th Major Grey.

 

but you better like the flavor of Raisins.

 

Illo try some of that fresh Mozza  next rip

 

for my Tj's Pizza-ish.

Edited June 23 by rotuts (log)

[FrogPrincesse]

Sadly, I do not especially care for raisin-flavored chutney. But it's these little pieces of mango that really turned me off. I am guessing they used dried fruit? In other mango chutneys I have had, the mango was more integrated into the chutney rather that being little stand alone firm pieces.

 

[FrogPrincesse]

I enjoyed the double chocolate croissants this morning. They feel "drier", very flaky but less buttery than a regular chocolate croissant, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as they can taste very rich when they are butter-forward. I would buy them again!

 

 

[rotuts]

my jar didn't seem to have those.

 

I might have to go to one of the Indian Emporiums near me

 

and price out the Patak and see what other chutneys they have 

 

'I used to have a small collection 

 

the Lime pickle  ( hot - as described on the label )

 

would seriously clean out your sinus's

Edited June 23 by rotuts (log)

[FrogPrincesse]

My daughter got these chocolate chip cookies from the fridge section and they were pretty good! On the thinner side, very chocolate-y (as advertised). Dozen for $4.99.