Trader Joe's Raves

[radwife]

For those with a TJ's nearby, add their Guacamole Hummus in your basket the next time you go in! I bought some last night on a whim for a cinco de mayo themed dinner and it was sooo good! There's a bit of spice in it which makes it really flavorful.


Also, check out their Lemon Pepper Pappadelle Pasta. We made this pasta last week with a lemon, olive oil, white wine sauce and added some of the Trader Joe's Seafood Medely (shirmp, scallops, calamari). Super tasty!

I've been SO disappointed in Trader Joe's. I was told to check it out for vegan food but have had no luck. Most of their "vegan" food contains milk. Its a marketing ploy and I think its dishonest. I did happen to find some true vegan sherbet there. Its yummy.

[poky]

I've been SO disappointed in Trader Joe's. I was told to check it out for vegan food but have had no luck. Most of their "vegan" food contains milk. Its a marketing ploy and I think its dishonest. I did happen to find some true vegan sherbet there. Its yummy.

Seriously? I'm curious what things you've found labeled vegan (not vegetarian) that have dairy in them. Were they things on this list?

http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-vegan.pdf

[Momo]

I want TJs to bring back their Mango Sauce(jarred like apple sauce) and Punjab spinach simmer sauce.

Seriously? I'm curious what things you've found labeled vegan (not vegetarian) that have dairy in them. Were they things on this list?

http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-vegan.pdf

agreed. If you took any of it back to TJ's (or even called them for that matter) they'll refund your money. They've got the best customer service EVER.

Seriously? I'm curious what things you've found labeled vegan (not vegetarian) that have dairy in them. Were they things on this list?

http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-vegan.pdf

I've never seen the list before. I kind of thought it was funny. They listed out all the things that are normally vegan. I was looking for things that you can't get at main stream grocery stores. I can get organic juice, fruits, and veggies are the Kroger near by. I was told to go to trader joes for things like soy cheeses, egg replacers, and stick earth balance (you can get regular earth balance at Kroger). They did have soy cheeses but they all contained milk. I kind of think this is misleading to people but luckily, I know how to read an ingrediants list. They didn't have any cool egg replacers (just the stuff I can get at Kroger), and they didn't have the cooking sticks of earth balance. Note: the soy cheeses were not on the vegan list. But Vegan beware, they look like a good option, but they're not.

So, maybe the closest one to me is a small one? Its the only one I've ever been to. I'm guessing that there has to be a bigger/better one somewhere because I still haven't found all these great cooking supplies that I've heard others rave about. For me, I can get everything that they offer at Kroger, which is right near by.

Lacy

[poky]

I've never seen the list before. I kind of thought it was funny. They listed out all the things that are normally vegan. I was looking for things that you can't get at main stream grocery stores. I can get organic juice, fruits, and veggies are the Kroger near by. I was told to go to trader joes for things like soy cheeses, egg replacers, and stick earth balance (you can get regular earth balance at Kroger). They did have soy cheeses but they all contained milk. I kind of think this is misleading to people but luckily, I know how to read an ingrediants list. They didn't have any cool egg replacers (just the stuff I can get at Kroger), and they didn't have the cooking sticks of earth balance. Note: the soy cheeses were not on the vegan list. But Vegan beware, they look like a good option, but they're not.

So, maybe the closest one to me is a small one? Its the only one I've ever been to. I'm guessing that there has to be a bigger/better one somewhere because I still haven't found all these great cooking supplies that I've heard others rave about. For me, I can get everything that they offer at Kroger, which is right near by.

Lacy

OK...so now I'm confused as to how that's a marketing ploy? It sounds like you listened to word of mouth recommendations, and then were disappointed because of things they don't carry, and that things they haven't labeled vegan aren't vegan.

[medpedspouse]

OHHHH - TJs.......It is time for me to leave the state and get my TJ fix - this time I am taking 3 coolers. Just the wine aisle is enough to make the road trip. I also noticed that DH is down to one Trader Jose beer.

[DCJenn]

TJs won't carry the kind of vegan stuff that you're looking for, especially the smaller stores.

Jenn

[bokelley]

I love the salsa, and pasta sauce!!

[SoonerTexan]

Anyone heard anything about stores opening in Texas? I know they are opening some ALDIs in Dallas--that should be a good sign, right?

OK...so now I'm confused as to how that's a marketing ploy? It sounds like you listened to word of mouth recommendations, and then were disappointed because of things they don't carry, and that things they haven't labeled vegan aren't vegan.

No no, the people telling me to go there wasn't a marketing ploy. I'm talking about the company that is making these "soy cheeses" that contain milk. If you're going to eat milk, you might as well eat regular cheese and not spend so much on special "soy cheese." That's what I think is a marketing ploy. Calling something "soy cheese" when it still containes cow's milk.

Lacy

[Chrisada]

I am so glad that DH's residency program has a TJ down the street. I could not imagine not living close to one.

[DCJenn]

All I know is that TJs will never open in /Austin or San Antonio (Austin= home of Whole Foods, SA= home of HEB aka the biggest grocer in Texas)

Jenn

[peggyfromwastate]

That sucks, Jen. We have TJs and Whole Foods even tho, as you know, the "grocery store" market is only pretty much Safeway and Giant. Did you know they're opening a Wegmens in Germantown!!! *Insert Jumping Up and Down Emoticon*

ANyway, I didn't see the guac hummus, but I tried the jalapeno with cilantro hummus and YUMMY! I also love the Naan they sell. And the kids will eat it.