The Trader Joe’s Thread

[SportyGirly125]

I know we have threads dedicated to specific beauty brands but I didn’t really see one dedicated or updated for all things Trader Joe’s. It could be beauty, skincare, haircare, household or grocery items. Post your finds here so others could be on a lookout of what to find or is newly released at their local store. It could also be something you think people should try. Their beauty section is so underrated and most people don’t even know they have a beauty aisle.  Their candles and seasonal items are amazing and they always have unique snacks. 

[SportyGirly125]

@greeneyedgirl107 Congratulations!

[itsfi]

It's been a while since I've been to Trader Joe's but I stopped by yesterday on my way home and picked up a few new items. 

This was the last carton of strawberry cherries 🍓🍒 so I guess that means they're good?! The cashier shared with me that they had these in the employee break room and that they were delicious and I was going to love them. Then she comped them to me. That has never happened before.  

The mango vinaigrette dressing looked interesting. I'm thinking I may dress a spinach salad 🥗 with it later this week, debating whether to add grilled chicken. 

Gummy bacon & eggs - not exactly the breakfast of champions, but maybe a fun snack? They're not very sweet (a plus in my book). I prefer the eggs 🥚 over the bacon 🥓 here; could be that I hold bacon to a pretty high standard. 😂🤣😂

Edited to add: the gummies are shaped like bacon & eggs, not flavored so. 😮‍💨 

[ather]

@itsfi  Strawberry cherry 🍒 how are they? I’ve never seen those before!!! I wonder if it’s like the cotton candy grapes?? 🍇 omg those breakfast gummies are so cute!!! 🥰 mmmm mango vinaigrette yum! 😋 

[CorgiMommy]

@itsfi have you tried the cherries?  What do they taste like?

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[CorgiMommy]

@itsfi I will have to try them, thanks

[itsfi]

@CorgiMommy, I did this morning; just a couple. It's noticeable that it is not your regular cherry, but I wouldn't say it tastes like a cherry or a strawberry.  They're less tart than your red cherries and there's a ... what's the word or words I'm looking for ... plumpiness?? to them when I bite into them - not soft or mushy. At first bite, there's the firmness, bite/crunch you get from a cherry, but then after that initial bite, as you chew on it, there's a somewhat soft plumpness to it. 

[SportyGirly125]

came out last Tuesday 

[SportyGirly125]

A lot of last year summer items are back in store again like the Brazil body butter, body wash, candle and scrub. 

new item I found today

[SportyGirly125]

[DogLover1011]

 

Yes I have the Trader Joe’s body butter in Candy cane and Brazilian nut body butter. And the candy cane one even has shimmer!

[itsfi]

Photo credit: traderjoes(dot)com

Nom, nom, nom!

Trader Joe's Kimbap ($3.99) has a cult following and is nearly impossible to find. If you can find them, there's a limit (at least here in SF) of 2 per person, to allow everyone an opportunity to buy. One of the best items I've had from Trader Joe's.

Cross-posted from Re: What's on your plate? 

[ather]

@itsfi  Ooo this is so cool! I love that TJ puts a limit on them! It helps do others can get to try them! 

[missjeanie]

Ohhhh adding these to a list @itsfi !  I've never seen them pre made before. 

[itsfi]

Definitely grab a pack, two, if you see them @missjeanie. I didn’t feel like I needed any sauces with it. The rice is well seasoned and holds up remarkably well for a frozen product that is put through the microwave. 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi I need to look for it next time I go. Korean food is 😍

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, they’ve gone through their current stock in a lot of store, but I imagine there will be more coming. I heard they expanded their facility which helped to increase production after they sold out the first time. Their selection of Korean foods have expanded as well. 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi I need to swing by and try some more of their stuff. I just get overwhelmed at TJs with all the options.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@itsfi looks yummy!

[itsfi]

@greeneyedgirl107, it was delicious. 😋 

[SportyGirly125]

@itsfi @Did you see all the Ube items they had in store? It’s so popular at my store they have to put limits on them. 

[itsfi]

@SportyGirly125, they had the ube pretzels and cookies (I think they're cookies?) on the shelves, but the ube mochi ice cream hasn't found its way to the frozen ice cream section yet though as I think about it, I'm not actually sure the store closest to me stocks that flavor. Hmmm... The ube items don't seem as popular at the store closest to me as some other locations, so there hasn't been a limit on them.