Trader Joe’s .. why?
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Anonymous
It's my closest grocery store, and I walk over there at least once a week. I've never had food expire within a week. |
Anonymous
The difference is that TJ bread doesn't have preservatives, a fact there they advertise. The other difference is that TJ seasonal items are different from other stores' seasonal items. |
Anonymous
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It has interesting things that other stores do not have. The downside is they are often discontinued. I go there mostly for “fun” food - snacks, interesting cheeses, frozen meals. They have good prices on produce, but you do have to be careful about what you get. For me, it is not a “fill your cart” kind of pls e. It is more of a fill one bag.
But you know, not everyone likes the same thing. You just may not be a fan. That is OK. |
Anonymous
| I’ve shopped there intermittently for 20 years and I can’t understand the cult following. I much prefer to get produce at Whole Foods and for my typical big weekly shop I prefer the convenience of a larger store. I do think they have nice employees but so does my local Harris Teeter (mostly). If I do make a special trip, it’s usually because I want flowers or sweet potato fries. We’ve tried sooooo many packaged/prepared foods over the years and most have been disappointing so I’m hesitant to try new products. |
Anonymous
This post explains why TJ’s has its ardent supporters but is not worth the trip for most people. I don’t care about buying things like frozen chopped leeks or cauliflower gnocchi! I also don’t want frozen foods. So to each their own! |
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We like their frozen fruit, especially cherries and blueberries. I get nuts there at great prices. The cereals don’t have artificial colors. I love their pre made lentils.
They have milk, eggs, yogurt at good prices. I never understood the Trader Joe’s hate. If you don’t like the place, just don’t go. Why bash it on the internet? What does that do for you? |
Anonymous
Compare the list of ingredients for TJs breads and other things with Giant, etc. The reason TJs items expire more quickly is because they include fewer preservatives. It’s better for you. Just put them in the fridge/freezer so they last longer. |
Anonymous
| I buy few frozen foods. I like that it is much smaller so quicker shopping, it is much cheaper as well than my local grocery store. I would get veggies/fruit at Whole Foods theoretically but it's too far from me. Fresh foods also SHOULD expire quickly! |
Anonymous
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real vanilla
bar soap the prosciutto pane salsa but that's about it. i mostly dislike their frozen food offerings. i find them cheap and not high quality |
Anonymous
Aldi's stuff is awful. Even my DS (college) said he notices the difference between the quality of eggs and produce at Aldis vs like Trader Joes and other better grocery stores. Sometimes, you really do get what you pay for. |
Anonymous
generally, if those items last longer, it's because they have more chemicals |
Anonymous
Maybe it expires quickly because it isn't loaded with preservatives? |
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TJ produce is more expensive than regular grocery stores, but the rest of the stuff is a bit cheaper, and better quality IMO.
They always have more interesting frozen and preprepared food selection than other places. The only thing I really don't like of TJs stuff is their sandwich breads. I find it way too dense. Bag salad Prepared cooked chicken -- we use it for lunches Handmade tamales -- seasonal, we buy a bunch and freeze them frozen foods -- love the international variety cheeses -- great prices dried fruits and nuts -- great prices We do a TJ and Harris Teeter run. |
Anonymous
They’re local and not organic. And yes I buy twice a week. I’ve never had my pears or cucumbers go bad within a week. And I have gone there for 20 years. |
Anonymous
What is pane? |