Anonymous
05/28/2025 16:35
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:I still miss their muscat orange champagne vinegar and the black bean corn salsa.
OP here, I have two bottles.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 16:35
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:Has OP ever tried sherry wine vinegar? I like that better than dark balsamic on salad.
OP here, I’m a big vinegar fan and have an extensive selection, this particular vinegar was an absolute gem. I know it might be difficult for folks to relate to but it really was something special. It’s everything you want in a vinegar without the things you don’t like. It really was exceptional.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 16:07
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
RIP Tom Yam soup. I still miss that stuff.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 16:01
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
I miss when they sold frozen blintzes. The Golden brand has so many more ingredients.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 15:58
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
I still miss their muscat orange champagne vinegar and the black bean corn salsa.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:43
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
I miss the red refresh tea :/
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:33
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:I still mourn the frozen turkey bolognese sauce. So good. I tracked down a picture online of the ingredients on the box and recreated it. It wasn't the same but it was pretty good.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss it so much!
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:32
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We miss the old toothpaste. They changed the formula and it’s not the same. Does anyone know of a dupe?
Me too! It looks like their toothpaste is Toms. That company changed their toothpaste around the same time as TJs and they no longer make a baking soda toothpaste. So I think it's gone forever, unfortunately. I haven't been able to find anything similar.
I use the 365 brand baking soda toothpaste from Whole Foods
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:26
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:This is the risk of TJs. They stop selling things that aren't super popular to try products. There is only so much shelf space. Try something new (not related to your favorites) and you might find something else you enjoy. Which is the fun side of TJs.
Agree. Also, lots of items are seasonal.
The Sriracha Roasted Garlic BBQ sauce is one of our favs... However, only sold in stores May-August. We def stock up as a result.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:21
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How often does one use white balsamic?
Every day. The one I use is not from TJ.
This is fascinating to me. Can you share how it’s used every day? Are you making salads and it’s in some sort of dressing you eat every day? My mother never cooked for us growing up so sometimes when I find out things like this, I’m like does everyone know this but me? Lol. Thank you for indulging me.
I am one of the posters that used White Balsamic vinegar every day. I primarily used it as the vinegar in my homemade oil and vinegar salad dressing. It just tasted great! I use regular balsamic now but it just seems heavier and sweeter. Plus, you splash it on you and it stains.
I never use bottled salad dressings - just oil and vinegar for me!
Red wine vinegar is great for salad dressing
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:20
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:We miss the old toothpaste. They changed the formula and it’s not the same. Does anyone know of a dupe?
Me too! It looks like their toothpaste is Toms. That company changed their toothpaste around the same time as TJs and they no longer make a baking soda toothpaste. So I think it's gone forever, unfortunately. I haven't been able to find anything similar.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:17
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
They discontinued a pesto I liked.. Replaced it with one that I don't like .. Ugh
Anonymous
05/28/2025 12:07
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Has OP ever tried sherry wine vinegar? I like that better than dark balsamic on salad.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 11:07
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This is the risk of TJs. They stop selling things that aren't super popular to try products. There is only so much shelf space. Try something new (not related to your favorites) and you might find something else you enjoy. Which is the fun side of TJs.
+1
I love the threads on here (that someone always comes in to crap on but whatever) with all of the new TJ favorites. I stack them on my shopping list and find my own new favorites. Zhoug sauce is a permanent now.
Try mixing the zhoug sauce with the garlic dip and dipping their corn chip scoops, it's unbelievably good.
Anonymous
05/28/2025 10:48
Subject: Ugh, Trader Joe’s does it again
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Lidl has the tomato pesto, and so does Whole Foods. It’s also easy to make with cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, parm.
I personally miss the falafel mix, quick and easy basis for a meal that my kids loved. And the dried hibiscus flowers.
It is extremely annoying.
Dried hibiscus flowers at least are very easy to get elsewhere.
They were really unique, they were completely edible like a dried fruit. The others I’ve bought are just for making tea. Dry as a bone