Ode to Trader Joe's

I haven't either. I'm obviously missing the boat on this one.

[Vishenka69]

I'm still a TJ virgin but apparently there has been a sighting in our area. It's about 30-40 minute drive, so we haven't ventured out there yet but my mom went and can't stop talking about. May be we'll make an attempt this weekend.

[DCJenn]

If you tell them you're a TJ's virgin, they ring a bell and you get a bouquet of flowers!

Jenn

[Phoebe]

TJ virgin here too! They carry a marinade I want to try so I will get there soon enough.

[Vishenka69]

If you tell them you're a TJ's virgin, they ring a bell and you get a bouquet of flowers!

Jenn, really? I got to try that. Who do I tell?

[DCJenn]

Tell the check out clerk. I've seen it done a few times so it must be their policy.

Jenn

[Cumberland]

I am going to San Francisco tomorrow ( just me and DD on a five hour flight )and TJ's is high on my list.

DH will only use Dr Bronners bars ( not the liquid ) and it is like 2 dollars per bar cheaper there. I am also planning on bringing back a case of 2buck chuck. I cant wait to stock up!

I too am a Trader Joes Junkie!!! When I moved to Chicago in 2002 they didn't have any and I kept saying how well they would do if they opened one in our neighborhood. Well, two months after I moved in I saw a sign two blocks from our apartment saying TJ coming soon! I don't think I have ever been that excited for a store opening. When they finally opened, the clerk informed me that the Chicago opening was the biggest opening they ever had. If I only had the means to franchise them!

Anyway, we have finally moved to Northern California and part of the reason we chose our apartment was that it was close to a to a Trader Joes! I even looked at the back of their paper bags to look for ones in close to Baltimore. I already told DH that we will be moving to Towson because that is where there is a Trader Joes!

I heart Trader Joe's.

How is it that I have lived here a year and not made it to Trader Joe's? There are two of them just 10 minutes away! The tragedy! Thankfully, we have been introduced and I am in love. I went with both kids so I didn't get to check everything out. Couldn't find the rock shrimp but will look again.

I LOVE the stuff for kids -- the cereal bars are cheap and don't have any junk in them, individual size apple sauces with no sugar added, mac and cheese. Their yogurt is great and a good price which is great for us because we eat a lot of the stuff. I saw that they have Kiss My Face lotion for $2 less than anywhere else......can't wait to go again.

I've heard they have great marinades and will get a closer look next time. What are some favorites?

[DCJenn]

Green Thai curry (made with the rock shrimp) was fab last night. Also, the red pepper/eggplant spread is fantastic- low fat and Rick loves it and he hates eggplant! We've used a number of the asian sauces and they're all good.

Jenn

[Flynn]

You guys crack me up!

I just read that we are getting one!!!! Just a rumor now but

show off!

I just read that we are getting one!!!! Just a rumor now but

Really? I would definately drive to Madison to check it out after reading all the reviews here. Where did you read it?

The Isthmus (local artsy newsy rag) had a listing of the "Best of Madison", and in the grocery store section there was a little blurb about what next years results might be like with Trader Joe's on the way...

Couldn't find it online, but here's a link to their site:

http://www.thedailypage.com/