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There's a funny phenomenon connected with Trader Joe's whereby people like to share their favorite finds from the store. I can't think of another grocery chain that stimulates this kind of conversation. People speak up in the aisles even; leaning over and suggesting an item that you may not have discovered. I've gone shopping there with friends, or run into friends there, and automatically we start pointing things out to each other. When others in earshot hear this, they begin to share. So, I'm starting a new category here for those of you who can't keep it to yourselves any longer and are just bursting with Trader Joe's tid-bits. I have a friend who always brings the frozen samosas to a gathering. What are your faves and how do you like to have them?

My latest discovery is Chudleigh's Apple Blossoms (see photo above). Usually, I like to bake my own pies, and am quite a stickler for organic ingredients, but I do have some flexibility. The ingredients in these tasty "blossoms" are generally pretty good…no hydrogenated oils or preservatives. I like to heat them in the "slow" oven and serve them with vanilla ice cream. Trader Joe's carries Julie's organic ice cream, Double Rainbow, and dairy-free Soy Delicious.

Let the sharing begin!

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6 responses to “Apple Blossom Time – Yum!”

  1. Sylvie Avatar

    Welcome to Your Faves at Trader Joe’s! Please feel free to add your comment that will become part of the list of Faves. And don’t forget to return here to see what others have posted as well. This could become a great shopping list!

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  2. Marilyn Avatar
    Marilyn

    I’m so happy to have met you at Trader Joe’s today! I’ve been wanting to have a forum like this, to share. Good idea!
    My favorites are growing all the time, but for starters I’ll share three items:
    1.Trader Joe’s brand Red Curry and Yellow Curry Thai Sauce
    2.Organic Pine Nuts
    3.Annie’s Organic microwavable Mac & Cheese
    Thanks for starting this!

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  3. Selena Avatar

    It is kind of dull but my favorite thrifty find is actually the organic pine nuts. First of all it is hard to find organic pinenuts but second they are pretty inexpensive compared to something non-organic you would find at Safeway. I also like that their Earth Balance margarine is cheaper than any where else.

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  4. starla Avatar
    starla

    their frozen mandarin orange chicken is VERY yummy

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  5. cindy Avatar

    my new favorite is the ‘mojito simmer sauce’. my daughter bought it for me, and included in in a fabulous gift basket she put together at christmas-time. cooked with chicken, and some black beans and rice…mmm, it was ‘muy sabroso!'(very tasty!)

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  6. norah Avatar
    norah

    roasted cashews.
    guava paste rolls.
    parve (non-dairy) chocolate chips.
    earth balance.
    spicy-sweet roated pecans.

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