the frozen fiorucci pasta in the pink cream sauce is amazing
― Warmed Regards, (Stevie D(eux)), Friday, 18 June 2021 00:44 (two years ago) link
I bought the butter they claim is from New Zealand but I think it’s bullshit because it’s the exact same color as American butter - but NZ butter is actually a deep yellow
Also tj’s ramen is somehow terrible? I have eaten many brands of chicken and beef ramen in my life and they all taste exactly the same. Despite coming with a giant bag of seasoning this was the blandest ramen I’ve ever eaten
― just1n3, Friday, 18 June 2021 07:31 (two years ago) link
I suspect TJsecretly banned MSG hence the weak ramen
― Philip Nunez, Friday, 18 June 2021 17:54 (two years ago) link
true haiku, nice
― Andy the Grasshopper, Friday, 18 June 2021 18:08 (two years ago) link
at first i thought the mesquite almonds were too salty but now they're the only nuts i get (i love nuts har har), highly addictive and no diminishing returns as in the other flavored nuts.
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 18 June 2021 21:38 (two years ago) link
I've only seen the knockoff Tim Tams a couple of times but once everyone started raving about them, I haven't seen them on the shelves at all. Last time I asked them, they said there were supply problems, so maybe this is like a West Coast problem?
― BABA BUOY (Leee), Friday, 18 June 2021 21:50 (two years ago) link
It's that time of year when the coconut cold brew hits the spot!
― ... (Eazy), Tuesday, 13 July 2021 12:28 (two years ago) link
a couple new items I'm trying out:
Key Lime Popcorn - very unusual flavor, and I'm not a key lime fan, but I found these strangely addictiveDill pickle mustard - taste like... mustard with dill pickle in it
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Tuesday, 13 July 2021 17:21 (two years ago) link
I recently bought a jar of awesome Spicy Kosher Dill Pickles (made in Bulgaria) that were seriously spicy.. but I haven't seen them since.
― Andy the Grasshopper, Tuesday, 13 July 2021 17:53 (two years ago) link
Same I loved those! Never to be seen again!
― kurt schwitterz, Tuesday, 13 July 2021 19:23 (two years ago) link
My TJ *finally* got the knock-off Tim Tams in stock, they were great!
― Gemini Cricket (Leee), Tuesday, 13 July 2021 19:27 (two years ago) link
I saved the jar of pickle juice and spices and soaked boring pickles in there to spice 'em up
― Andy the Grasshopper, Tuesday, 13 July 2021 19:37 (two years ago) link
The frozen fried rice & bulgogi w/kimchi is a good meal base (add extra veggies, an egg)
― just1n3, Wednesday, 14 July 2021 01:00 (two years ago) link
haven't seen that, will try it. recently had the roasted garlic and pesto deep fried crust pizza, it is very good
― Dan S, Wednesday, 14 July 2021 01:27 (two years ago) link
my kids continue to devour mini mint mouthfuls at an unsustainable pace
― it was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow card for chiellini (Sufjan Grafton), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 03:19 (two years ago) link
Xps I bought the key lime popcorn based on your recommendation - it’s not something I would’ve normally picked up - and it’s surprisingly delicious. It’s like gourmet candy corn*.
*I don’t know what you call it in the US, since here candy corn is an actual candy, but in NZ candy corn is that multi colored sweet popcorn like you get at fairs
― just1n3, Thursday, 15 July 2021 21:43 (two years ago) link
possibly kettle corn?
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Thursday, 15 July 2021 23:20 (two years ago) link
I've had caramel corn, but key lime popcorn?
candy corn is a candy
― Dan S, Thursday, 15 July 2021 23:30 (two years ago) link
Covert junk food itt
― calstars, Thursday, 15 July 2021 23:35 (two years ago) link
TJ's has a lot of good junk food
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Friday, 16 July 2021 00:00 (two years ago) link
covert my ass, that's why I go there
― Clara Lemlich stan account (silby), Friday, 16 July 2021 00:29 (two years ago) link
― calstars, Friday, July 16, 2021 12:35 AM (fifty-three minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink
incredible observation
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 16 July 2021 00:29 (two years ago) link
Silby otm. TJs is exclusively where I go for junk (except chips. Their chip selection is shitty)
I googled kettle corn and that sounds close enough
― just1n3, Friday, 16 July 2021 02:11 (two years ago) link
i ride hard for
Organic Stone Ground Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Sprouted Amaranth, Quinoa & Chia Seeds
+
Salsa Autentica (refrigerated)
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 16 July 2021 02:17 (two years ago) link
it sounds healthy but it's actually junk food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! zomg can't believe no one has noticed this
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 16 July 2021 02:18 (two years ago) link
i am drinking their evenus port desert wine right now. it's pretty good.
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Friday, 16 July 2021 02:23 (two years ago) link
multiple xpThink Cracker Jacks with no nuts and dye in the syrupy coating.
― nickn, Friday, 16 July 2021 04:25 (two years ago) link
The Carolina bbq chips are really really good. They’re sort of a cross between vinegar and paprika flavored chips
Frozen chicken chow menu sucks
Frozen chicken fried rice isn’t as good as the bulgogi fried rice but it’s a decent meal base if you dress it up
― just1n3, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 12:39 (two years ago) link
Its possible to get pretty good chips and salsa at TJs. I like the organic yellow-corn rounds. Not quite as good as organic Tostitos, but better than most other organic tortilla chips I've tried. They nearly nail the perfect thickness. Organic tortilla chips tend to be either so thick and hard that you worry about cracking a tooth, or else thin and flavorless, but these have good flavor and are crispy without requiring jaws of steel. The Salsa Autentica is not quite as good as Pace Picante but a very acceptable substitute.
― o. nate, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 13:21 (two years ago) link
We live in a place where we can get local, fresh tortillas and tortilla chips almost anywhere we shop, so the TJs tortilla chips don't do much for us. We do like their salsas, though, and, oddly enough, their actual tortillas, particularly the homemade flour, wheat-and-corn, and habenero lime.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 13:43 (two years ago) link
I didn't mind them, but for some reason my family didn't like the handmade flour tortillas from TJs. I'm curious about the wheat and corn ones, if I can overcome the family skepticism maybe will try them sometime.
― o. nate, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 13:55 (two years ago) link
The wheat and corn ones are thicker than regular tortillas, so in that regard they do a great job staying together no matter what you wrap in them. Plus I presume they're healthier than standard corn or flour tortillas, but that's pretty relative.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 14:06 (two years ago) link
the refrigerated salsas are decent at TJ’s with the ghost pepper one being my favenearly all of their chips suck, though
― mh, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 17:09 (two years ago) link
Tortilla chips. Their potato chips rule.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 18 August 2021 17:23 (two years ago) link
the flaxseed tortilla chips are good imho
― scampos sacra fames (outdoor_miner), Wednesday, 18 August 2021 21:11 (two years ago) link
Really enjoying the everything and the elote yogurt dip
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Sunday, 12 September 2021 19:00 (two years ago) link
Parody product, surely?
― mom tossed in kimchee (quincie), Sunday, 12 September 2021 20:24 (two years ago) link
Frozen Focaccia entree was a significant disappointment -- both too salty and underseasoned.
― Carte Blanchett (Leee), Sunday, 12 September 2021 20:57 (two years ago) link
xp
It may be, but still tastes good with chips
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Sunday, 12 September 2021 20:57 (two years ago) link
kettle cooked chicken soup + lemon squeeze + ricotta lemon zest ravioli = good quick weekday dinner.
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 8 October 2021 21:01 (two years ago) link
a gem of a meal where my incredible laziness, my desire to eat something at least a little tasty, and my sw0le diet are all reasonably addressed
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Friday, 8 October 2021 21:06 (two years ago) link
The Peri-Peri sauce that's pretty new is quite good, especially as a marinade for chicken. I mix two or three tablespoons of it with two tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of greek yogurt, mix it well, then let the chicken soak in that for a few hours. really tasty grilled or baked!
― I'm a sovereign jazz citizen (the table is the table), Friday, 8 October 2021 21:08 (two years ago) link
I'm enjoying the frozen rainbow trout filets, defrosted and baked in tinfoil with a sprinkle of salt and some lemon slices
― Dan S, Friday, 8 October 2021 22:45 (two years ago) link
all of those sound good.
think i'm on my 6th or 7th hazelnut milk chocolate bar in 2 months
― Linda and Jodie Rocco (map), Thursday, 21 October 2021 01:45 (two years ago) link
Trader Joe's Atlantic Salmon filets in the frozen food section are also really good. Today I made a risotto with preserved lemons and salmon that I liked a lot.
I made extra risotto so I could refrigerate it overnight to try making arancini (which should be and maybe is a NYTs spelling bee word) tomorrow. The recipe sounds difficult, so I only expect half a success. I've already made some meat sauce and bought mozzarella for the stuffing
― Dan S, Thursday, 21 October 2021 02:22 (two years ago) link
Horseradish chips are back - the taste even better mixed with honey roasted peanuts
― just1n3, Wednesday, 3 November 2021 15:10 (two years ago) link
Bruschetta spread: fine as a last minute type of thing (if buoyed by mozz and pesto etc) but nothing great
― just1n3, Wednesday, 1 December 2021 17:11 (two years ago) link
The jollof rice mix is punishingly bad — I don’t normally buy rice mixes but I figured I’d try it for a weeknight dinner bc I’ve been working nights. Inedible with only 1/4 tsp salt, only marginally better after more salt, hot sauce, gandules, corn, peas. Do not buy it.
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Wednesday, 1 December 2021 19:21 (two years ago) link
Trader Joe's Large Brown Pasture Raised eggs now look exactly like Vital Farms', and they are $1-2 cheaper per dozen.
― Ssäm Sauce | Martha Stewart (Sufjan Grafton), Saturday, 8 January 2022 17:30 (two years ago) link
Most eggs look pretty similar though, don't they? A recent discovery is the Chili Onion Crunch. Compares to the Momofuku Chili Crunch. Great on eggs, stir fry, or anything that could use a bit of spicing up.
― o. nate, Saturday, 8 January 2022 23:31 (two years ago) link