damn you trader joe's....

[Anonymous]

Wasabi peas, please!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I have always wondered about TJ's employees. They are always so HAPPY.

What gives? Is it free chocolate-covered almonds? Seriously, never had bad customer service there, not even close.

And they always have an opinion on something in the cart! I bet they get to feast away on the delicious food. Jealous. I'm seriously contemplated applying for a job there, but then I remember that I am generally not a people person. Sigh.

Actually, you know what I've noticed recently is that they always have an opinion regarding how my children are attached to the cart, which I find really annoying. If I take both my kids to TJs, I put the 3 year old in the front basket, and my 6 year old DD likes to stand on the edge and hold on, which is perfectly fine with me. But a few times, I've had staff come up to me and tell me it's dangerous, and would I please not do that. WTH? She's 6.5 years old! I'm not really worried about her not being able to hold on. I thought it was just me, but then a few weeks ago I was in line to pay, and the woman behind me, whose daughter turned out to also be 6, almost 7, was reprimanded by a staffperson who told her that he was worried her daughter might her cart over by holding on to it like that. She had a full cart too and was waiting to check out. She just said thank you and ignored him, and then I told her how I'm constantly being scolded by the TJ police for how I let my kids hold on to the cart and we had a big laugh. I don't really care and it's not like it's going to stop me from shopping there, but what is up with the nanny state at TJs?

[Anonymous]

The french onion soup
The chocolate lava cakes
the apple blossom - warmed in the oven served with vanilla ice cream or sans ice cream for bfast
the microwave brown or jasmine rice - working mother's dream!

[Anonymous]

there's even a web site called

traderjoesfan.com - where people rate and review stuff.

Not affiliated with the store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I have always wondered about TJ's employees. They are always so HAPPY.

What gives? Is it free chocolate-covered almonds? Seriously, never had bad customer service there, not even close.

And they always have an opinion on something in the cart! I bet they get to feast away on the delicious food. Jealous. I'm seriously contemplated applying for a job there, but then I remember that I am generally not a people person. Sigh.

Actually, you know what I've noticed recently is that they always have an opinion regarding how my children are attached to the cart, which I find really annoying. If I take both my kids to TJs, I put the 3 year old in the front basket, and my 6 year old DD likes to stand on the edge and hold on, which is perfectly fine with me. But a few times, I've had staff come up to me and tell me it's dangerous, and would I please not do that. WTH? She's 6.5 years old! I'm not really worried about her not being able to hold on. I thought it was just me, but then a few weeks ago I was in line to pay, and the woman behind me, whose daughter turned out to also be 6, almost 7, was reprimanded by a staffperson who told her that he was worried her daughter might her cart over by holding on to it like that. She had a full cart too and was waiting to check out. She just said thank you and ignored him, and then I told her how I'm constantly being scolded by the TJ police for how I let my kids hold on to the cart and we had a big laugh. I don't really care and it's not like it's going to stop me from shopping there, but what is up with the nanny state at TJs?

I too have been "warned" to keep my kids off the cart but I think it is less a "nanny police" thing and more a liability issue. Guaranteed mgt. told them to keep watch

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone try the Kobe Beef Burgers in the frozen section? What's the 411? Sinful or strictly for virgins?

Bought them for grilling at the pool. Damn good. So are those chili lime chicken burgers. The real sign of the devil in that place is the Contadino Vivace wine for $4. Crack, I tell you!

[Anonymous]

My son was holding on to the side of the cart and it started to tip (my daughter was in the correct seat)... I'm sure they have good intentions! Staff are always friendly and helpful where I go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Chocolate covered almonds with sea salt. Addicting. TOTALLY.

May fire ants build a nest in your bidet, for having informed me of the existence of these.

(In case it wasn't clear: )

Exactly what I was thinking!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone try the Kobe Beef Burgers in the frozen section? What's the 411? Sinful or strictly for virgins?

Bought them for grilling at the pool. Damn good. So are those chili lime chicken burgers. The real sign of the devil in that place is the Contadino Vivace wine for $4. Crack, I tell you!

Thanks-loved the Kobe beef burger and although it was a little pricey (for TJ's anyway) did you see the size of those suckers? Like hockey pucks! ITA on the chili lime chicken burgers as well. Unfortunately I'm in MD so no wine at my TJ's. I need to relocate.

[Anonymous]

I too have been "warned" to keep my kids off the cart but I think it is less a "nanny police" thing and more a liability issue. Guaranteed mgt. told them to keep watch

It's no joke. I have witnessed it at TJ's and at least one other store where the child was hanging on to the side of the cart and it tipped over, rather violently. The children seemed to be fine but it was scary. The mother in the TJ's incident was not paying attention and she turned and screamed bloody murder but did not act. Of course the closest employee responded and many other shoppers. She just stood there, stunned. I agree any business is concerned about liability, they have hefty insurance premiuims to pay.

[Anonymous]

BEST tj's recipe ever
(given to me by the samples guy who was making something else...)
Toast ciabatta sliced longways
Slice brown tomatoes (they only have them occasionally)
Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and salt
Let them sit at room temp for a few minutes
Place basil leaves in ciabatta, cover with tomato slices and drizzle with the juices
Sprinkle with fresh mozzarella or quattro formaggio
Toast until cheese is bubbly
DH and I devoured this entire thing one night.
Amazing. Your welcome.

[Anonymous]

My new favorite thing that we just had tonight for the first time: the reduced guilt frozen Mac and cheese. Holy Crap, soooo good!! I wish it came in bigger sizes.

[Anonymous]

Angry fist wave at the person who posted here to recommend the smores candies. The ones you microwave.
I hate you

Perfect. Fourth of July treat. Sooo delicious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I have always wondered about TJ's employees. They are always so HAPPY.

What gives? Is it free chocolate-covered almonds? Seriously, never had bad customer service there, not even close.

And they always have an opinion on something in the cart! I bet they get to feast away on the delicious food. Jealous. I'm seriously contemplated applying for a job there, but then I remember that I am generally not a people person. Sigh.

Actually, you know what I've noticed recently is that they always have an opinion regarding how my children are attached to the cart, which I find really annoying. If I take both my kids to TJs, I put the 3 year old in the front basket, and my 6 year old DD likes to stand on the edge and hold on, which is perfectly fine with me. But a few times, I've had staff come up to me and tell me it's dangerous, and would I please not do that. WTH? She's 6.5 years old! I'm not really worried about her not being able to hold on. I thought it was just me, but then a few weeks ago I was in line to pay, and the woman behind me, whose daughter turned out to also be 6, almost 7, was reprimanded by a staffperson who told her that he was worried her daughter might her cart over by holding on to it like that. She had a full cart too and was waiting to check out. She just said thank you and ignored him, and then I told her how I'm constantly being scolded by the TJ police for how I let my kids hold on to the cart and we had a big laugh. I don't really care and it's not like it's going to stop me from shopping there, but what is up with the nanny state at TJs?

If you owned a business in a district where there were a lot of lawyers and you saw children engaged in behavior that *might* endanger themselves...what would YOU do?

It's good business CYA. If your did does get hurt, TJs can say that not only are there warnings on the cart, but that their employees specifically addressed the topic.

I'm guessing that at least one kid got injured and sued, standing on the cart improperly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Angry fist wave at the person who posted here to recommend the smores candies. The ones you microwave.
I hate you

Perfect. Fourth of July treat. Sooo delicious.

Tee hee! Sorry, that was me! They're amazing aren't they? And this is coming from someone who thinks marshmallows are gross. I will definitely not be buying them unless it's for a BBQ or something. If I bought a box just to keep in the house, they'd be gone in the blink of an eye.