The cucumber body butter is also likely a thing of the past. I saw it return a year or so after I originally bought some a few years back and snapped up a supply, but that was a while ago now.
The other thing I miss that recurred once or twice seasonally and then was gone (as far as I can tell) is the ginger ultra-moisturizing hand cream, which had a great fresh ginger scent that didn’t linger unpleasantly.
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.
NAY to the truffle aioli.
Also NAY to the organic mayo. There’s some aftertaste I just don’t like.
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.
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)
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.
Finally tried these–they’re addictive! Thanks for recommending.
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
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.
Those croissants!
I’ve been meaning to try the minis - as also the mini French baguettes - both from France iirc.
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.
If only they still had the frozen Kouign Amann, which was also an overnight proof.
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).
I haven’t yet forgiven them for discontinuing the chocolate pudding.
