I hate getting lost in downtowm Atlanta, I always have trouble following the streets down there.
I want to go to Trader Joe's since I've never been there. At the store store I work at, customer's are always bringing the coolest looking bags to carry their groceries in.
I am glad you were able to accomplish your goals even though you were exhausted. You'll get stronger.
It would be a tremendous help if the city would be consistent in signage. I think vandals must be collected street signs, there are so many missing, and sometimes the labels are on posts and other times they are suspended about the intersection. Aaargh!
Trader Joe's is a wonder. Don't expect to get all your groceries there since they do no carry most name brands or ordinary items. They are heavy on organic food and the like and have a huge selection of unusual wines and beers. However, none of the usual candy bars or sodas. Their produce selection is excellent with a heavy emphasis on beautifully presented food at amazingly low prices. You will enjoy just browsing. (I think it might lift your spirits a bit.)
I have carried my own, resusuable bags for years. They were string bags until they wore out and I had to get canvas ones. Makes sense, doesn't it?
I thought downtown Seattle was bad with its hills. I've been a fan for Trader Joe's for years, there are certain things that you just can't get cheaper anywhere else, especially the cheeses, dried fruit and nuts. I love the turkey meatloaf too.
You are inspiring me. I need some nuts and their selection seemed extensive. And now you have me curious about the meatloaf. Where in the store is it found? Is it cooked or ready to cook, all seasoned and such or just the ground turkey?
They have some precent decent trail mixes too depending on what your dietary requirements allow. I can't get the one with the M&M's dang it.
The turkey meatloaf is in the ready to cook section, along with the stuffed peppers (yum), lasagnas and stuff. They have a good selection of their own brand of snack items (again depending on what your diet allows). Last time I found these wonderful "Everything" crackers that are a new spin on the everything bagel.
I don't recommend their toilet paper or tissue though. Environmentally friendly yes but a bit on the scratchy side IMO.
I love Trader Joe's too. I brought nearly a whole suitcase full on their stuff home from Las Vegas last month. We don't have a store in Spokane yet and they don't ship, so I stock up when in LV or Seattle. One of my favorites is their basil pesto, it comes in glass jars. I mix it in with cooked whole wheat spaghetti and then top it with chopped tomatoes, green onions and any other vegetable I have on hand...shredded carrots, marinated artichokes, olives, etc. Really good in homemade vegetable soup too. I brought back their colorful shopping bags as souvenirs for friends and neighbors.
Gee thanks Pat and just when I was planning a trip to the TJ's - its almost as bad to the wallet as a trip to Costco. Don't forget their Wasabi Mayo either, quite tasty on a burger. There's also that Tomato soup in the cartons that's quite good, and I love the peanut butter filled pretzels (I can't get those anymore).
OK, now I'm pissed. I composed a shopping list for Ikon and Misfit when they went to TJ's and my computer deleted it. I have been having major problems since I installed a free anti-virus program...so off I go to uninstall. Just wanted to tell you to go easy with the pesto, it is very flavorful so just barely coat the pasta.
Oops, don't tell me it's AVG I've been thinking about installing that myself. I am forever done with Norton after the last experience. I spend forever downloading the freaking software and then it won't install and then spend God knows how much time with Norton trying to get it to install. I finally just asked for my money back.
Got a box of the Everything crackers and the Better than Peanut Butter and they do make a delicious combo. I'm taking the PB to work with me for snacking with my celery sticks.
I also tried their Spinach Pie (frozen section) in philo dough. Not bad, but the spinach taste might be a bit strong for some. No where near as good as my recipe for spinach and mushroom quiche. Although since that comes from the fat-induced 70's, its hard to top. I'll try to find it from the archives if you're interested. I seem to recall heavy whipping cream going into the quiche mix. Yum.
Yep, it's AVG. It took a long time to download and has slowed everything down to a crawl at times. Then the topper is when it deletes a post for some reason. I'm done with it. I love quiche, haven't had it for years though. My aunt sent me a low-cal recipe for it a long time ago and I can't find it. She substituted the heavy cream with cottage cheese and did other things I can't remember now....but it was good.
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I hate getting lost in downtowm Atlanta, I always have trouble following the streets down there.
I want to go to Trader Joe's since I've never been there. At the store store I work at, customer's are always bringing the coolest looking bags to carry their groceries in.
I am glad you were able to accomplish your goals even though you were exhausted. You'll get stronger.
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Trader Joe's is a wonder. Don't expect to get all your groceries there since they do no carry most name brands or ordinary items. They are heavy on organic food and the like and have a huge selection of unusual wines and beers. However, none of the usual candy bars or sodas. Their produce selection is excellent with a heavy emphasis on beautifully presented food at amazingly low prices. You will enjoy just browsing. (I think it might lift your spirits a bit.)
I have carried my own, resusuable bags for years. They were string bags until they wore out and I had to get canvas ones. Makes sense, doesn't it?
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The turkey meatloaf is in the ready to cook section, along with the stuffed peppers (yum), lasagnas and stuff. They have a good selection of their own brand of snack items (again depending on what your diet allows). Last time I found these wonderful "Everything" crackers that are a new spin on the everything bagel.
I don't recommend their toilet paper or tissue though. Environmentally friendly yes but a bit on the scratchy side IMO.
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One of my favorites is their basil pesto, it comes in glass jars. I mix it in with cooked whole wheat spaghetti and then top it with chopped tomatoes, green onions and any other vegetable I have on hand...shredded carrots, marinated artichokes, olives, etc. Really good in homemade vegetable soup too. I brought back their colorful shopping bags as souvenirs for friends and neighbors.
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Just wanted to tell you to go easy with the pesto, it is very flavorful so just barely coat the pasta.
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Got a box of the Everything crackers and the Better than Peanut Butter and they do make a delicious combo. I'm taking the PB to work with me for snacking with my celery sticks.
I also tried their Spinach Pie (frozen section) in philo dough. Not bad, but the spinach taste might be a bit strong for some. No where near as good as my recipe for spinach and mushroom quiche. Although since that comes from the fat-induced 70's, its hard to top. I'll try to find it from the archives if you're interested. I seem to recall heavy whipping cream going into the quiche mix. Yum.
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I love quiche, haven't had it for years though. My aunt sent me a low-cal recipe for it a long time ago and I can't find it. She substituted the heavy cream with cottage cheese and did other things I can't remember now....but it was good.
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