I still have some of a tube of the ginger moisturizing cream I bought pre-pandemic. It smells a lot like cola to me–not a bad thing.
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been mixing date syrup (homemade – I had way too many dates) with lime zest and lime juice to toss with roasted cauliflower. Tahini is drizzled on top along with a smattering a chopped pistachios, and then it’s all mixed together as I eat. Some days I chop up a little fresh mint too.
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NAY to the truffle aioli.
Also NAY to the organic mayo. There’s some aftertaste I just don’t like.
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Some years ago, I tried the organic mayo. I don’t return items if it’s just that I don’t care for the flavor, but did return the mayo, which was quite rancid. Never bought it again. Wish TJ’s had a Kewpie knock-off in a jar, because getting everything out of the tube is messy and frustrating.
Have you tried their non-organic mayo? The jar is too big for me to use up, which is why I skipped it.
No, I haven’t tried the regular mayo.
YEA: Frozen yellowtail. I’ve had mixed feelings on their frozen fish offerings, but the yellowtail was excellent, and is packaged smaller which is a big positive.
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They’ve always given me cash refunds, but I can’t say it’s so efficient (the “three bells,” followed by the wait for the manager. better than the “three seashells,” I guess)
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I was low on good eats, so got creative with their frozen chimichurri rice. Peeled and sliced 3 small organic russets that were getting older, sautéed in olive oil, removed from pan, added sliced shallot and 2 garlic cloves. Later added frozen rice, 2 T water, added in potatoes. When almost done, added ½ package petit frozen peas, at end pieces of white American cheese. Pretty satisfying.
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- big yay for black forest bacon!
- yay for frozen artichoke hearts, used to make nyt artichoke carbonara
- yay for frozen chocolate and almond croissants. Even in nyc, tough to do better unless I hop on a subway and when we are at our place in florida…well, probably don’t need to complete that sentence.
- boo, book and BOO for discontinuing mango chutney
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Finally tried these–they’re addictive! Thanks for recommending.
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yay for frozen french fries
nay for frozen waffle fries, over spiced for us
yay for malabari paratha, good with IP butter
chicken and such
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The frozen sweet potato fries are pretty good too. Also the hash browns. All things I make myself “forget” about before going into the store.
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Those croissants!
I’ve been meaning to try the minis - as also the mini French baguettes - both from France iirc.
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the minis are not terrible but we like the choc and almond quite a bit more. and that’s coming from someone who typically prefers plain croissant.
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If only they still had the frozen Kouign Amann, which was also an overnight proof.
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That would be amazing! Bummed I missed it.
Oh Nooooo!
Trader Joe has discontinued my #1 favourite frozen lunch, the Misal Curry with Brown Rice!
I am really sad about this. (First world problem).
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I haven’t yet forgiven them for discontinuing the chocolate pudding.
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Still hurts. TJs broke my heart years ago when they gave the pumpkin croissants the axe. They even had little pumpkin seeds on top that toasted when you baked them. I have had to drown my sorrows in the almond and also the chocolate ones that you let rise overnight.
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