Wasabi Wow
Awesome combination of textures and flavors. The spicyness of the wasabi peas is balanced out by the sweet/tartness of the dried cranberries and yellow raisins. Almonds and peanuts round out the mix.
Italian Roast Coffee
I have been using this coffee for about 20 years. It is the best! Anice rich dark roast that is not bitter. I live in Colorado – No Trader Joes here – Boo Hoo. So my Dad sends me my coffee from San Diego. We all hope that Trader Joes decides …
Seriously Seedy Nutty Wafers
Munching on these right now… Just ate 4 in one sitting. Not good. Oh, actually, very very good! Cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflowers seeds, sesame seeds in a sort of sweet “brittle”. Not sure why the brittle is sitting on a mixture, but hey, I guess keeps it neater on the way …
Red Curry Thai Sauce
I don’t like my meals to be dry… I’ve been playing with a lot of sauces from TJ’s, like the muffulata, tahini, and then I tried the Red Curry Thai Sauce. I love it! It has a homemade flavor and goes with everything – chicken and rice, shrimp, vegetables. A great …
Whey Protein Powder in Chocolate
This is a whey based protein powder available near the energy bars. It’s $10 for the canister, which is a decent price compared to health food store products. It’s not 100% whey protein isolate–whey protein comes first then whey protein isolate. Also has some added micronutrients. Tastes pretty good–I would purchase …
Jumping Cow Amber Ale
Hanging on to the last little bit of summer? Grab a Jumping Cow Amber Ale. Just like the golden sunsets of early autumn, this ale is sweet and smooth as a summer day, tawny and crisp as a fall morning. Jumping Cow is the perfect September beer—a blend of sweet malt …
Just Almond Meal and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just Almond and Chocolate Chip Cookies vegan, makes about a dozen 1 1/2 cups ‘white’ whole wheat flour* 3/4 cup +2 Tbsp organic natural sugar* 1 1/2 tsp baking soda* 1 1/4 tsp sea salt* 1/2 tsp cinnamon* 3/4 cup “Just” Almond Meal* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract* 1/4 cup canola …
Sausage and Pasta with Red Pepper Soup
The red pepper soup in this recipe makes it so good. My widowed father-in-law liked this so much he asked for the recipe and made it himself. And he is not one to cook much for himself. 2 14 oz Tj’s broth 1 box TJ’s red pepper soup 2 ribs celery …
Black Bean Carnitas Stew
1 Can Organic Black Beans – rinsed and drained 1 Can Cuban Style Black Beans 1 Pkg Carnitas – prepared in microwave according to package 1 Box Organic Chicken Broth 10 TJs Organic Baby Carrots – cut in 1/3rds 1/2 Onion – diced 3-4 Garlic Cloves – minced 1 Tsp Ground …
Never Met a Feta I Didnt Like
Looking for a light, refreshing hors d’oeuvre to serve on a hot summer afternoon? The sweetness of watermelon, saltiness of feta and tang of balsamic vinegar make this a beautifully balanced, healthy and simple-to-prepare refreshment. 1 8-oz. package Trader Joe’s Lite Feta 1/2 small watermelon 2 Tbs. Trader Joe’s Balsamic Vinegar …