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Trader Joe's
« on: May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM »
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 11:05:18 AM »
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Que Urban Snob, RV.
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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM »
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good. Off the top of my head:

- frozen chicken tamales
- frozen pastry pups
- frozen morning buns
- turkey chili
- BBQ sauce
- BBQ chips
- strawberry preserves
- salsa (the fresh kind from the fridge section)
- pretzel rolls
- pretzel buns

Quote from: PenPho on May 14, 2010, 11:05:18 AMQue Urban Snob, RV.

Says the man with a mouthful of $12 Free Range Llama Penis from Whole Foods.

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2010, 12:08:24 PM »
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good. Off the top of my head:

- frozen chicken tamales
- frozen pastry pups
- frozen morning buns
- turkey chili
- BBQ sauce
- BBQ chips
- strawberry preserves
- salsa (the fresh kind from the fridge section)
- pretzel rolls
- pretzel buns

Quote from: PenPho on May 14, 2010, 11:05:18 AMQue Urban Snob, RV.

Says the man with a mouthful of $12 Free Range Llama Penis from Whole Foods.

Just don't put any of that stuff in your second fridge.

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2010, 12:11:29 PM »
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good.

Their peanut butter?
WHAT THESE FANCY DANS IN CHICAGO THINK THEY DO?

R-V

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2010, 12:16:21 PM »
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 14, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good.

Their peanut butter?

People eat brands of peanut butter other than Jif?

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2010, 12:19:55 PM »
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:16:21 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 14, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good.

Their peanut butter?

People eat brands of peanut butter other than Jif?

Idiots, RV. Only idiots.
WHAT THESE FANCY DANS IN CHICAGO THINK THEY DO?

PenPho

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2010, 12:44:39 PM »
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good. Off the top of my head:

- frozen chicken tamales
- frozen pastry pups
- frozen morning buns
- turkey chili
- BBQ sauce
- BBQ chips
- strawberry preserves
- salsa (the fresh kind from the fridge section)
- pretzel rolls
- pretzel buns

Quote from: PenPho on May 14, 2010, 11:05:18 AMQue Urban Snob, RV.

Says the man with a mouthful of $12 Free Range Llama Penis from Whole Foods.

I find the penis to be rather gamey, so I generally just stick to the tender scrotum.
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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2010, 03:48:07 PM »
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 14, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
Quote from: R-V on May 14, 2010, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

Yes, it is cheaper than Jewel. I am having a hard time thinking of anything we've gotten from here that ISN'T good.

Their peanut butter?

You need to pour all the oil out of the jar first.

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2010, 06:03:27 PM »
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

At the risk of revealing more than anyone wants to know, I am lactose intolerant.  I can't express the joy I experienced when I discovered Mintz' Blintzes in the freezer section of Trader Joe.  They are dairy free (tofu).  They are sensational!  Brown them in a little butter, or if you prefer, Promise.  I like them with orange martmalade.
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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 06:20:33 PM »
Quote from: CBStew on May 14, 2010, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

At the risk of revealing more than anyone wants to know, I am lactose intolerant.  I can't express the joy I experienced when I discovered Mintz' Blintzes in the freezer section of Trader Joe.  They are dairy free (tofu).  They are sensational!  Brown them in a little butter, or if you prefer, Promise.  I like them with orange martmalade.

A blintz filled with tofu smothered in Marmalade?

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 07:09:48 PM »
Quote from: PenPho on May 14, 2010, 06:20:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 14, 2010, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
This isn't a new place by any means but I just realized it's probably cheaper than Jewel. They don't have the brand name shit but most of the stuff is pretty good.

These verde chicken burritos are fucking awesome.

What are some of the specialty foods that I need to try? There are too many to choose from and every time I'm there I only ending up choosing one pretty awesome looking thing.

At the risk of revealing more than anyone wants to know, I am lactose intolerant.  I can't express the joy I experienced when I discovered Mintz' Blintzes in the freezer section of Trader Joe.  They are dairy free (tofu).  They are sensational!  Brown them in a little butter, or if you prefer, Promise.  I like them with orange martmalade.

A blintz filled with tofu smothered in Marmalade?

Silken tofu, no doubt. Reminds me of "The Sensuous Woman."
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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2010, 11:53:25 AM »
Trader Joe's saves costs by packaging the food themselves with their own labels, is that how they are cheaper?

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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2010, 12:11:07 PM »
Quote from: BH on May 18, 2010, 11:53:25 AM
Trader Joe's saves costs by packaging the food themselves with their own labels, is that how they are cheaper?


That, and slave labor.
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Re: Trader Joe's
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2010, 12:18:47 PM »
Quote from: Fork on May 18, 2010, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: BH on May 18, 2010, 11:53:25 AM
Trader Joe's saves costs by packaging the food themselves with their own labels, is that how they are cheaper?


That, and slave labor.

Also... it's people! Trader Joe's Verde Chicken Burritos are made out of people!
WHAT THESE FANCY DANS IN CHICAGO THINK THEY DO?