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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "Gary" > wrote in message
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>>I just got their bi-monthly newsletter and I see 2 interesting things.
>> I assume we all get the same newletter? This is the one for
>> August/September.
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>> On page one is about Cheesy Cheddar Dogs. This sounds worth trying to me.
>> Even better is the review on page 10... the "Greek Style Feta Dressing."
>> That sounds like a very nice salad dressing to me. I'll try it.
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>> I've still never been to TJ even though they are only 1.5 miles away.
>> These
>> 2 items might finally inspire me to check out the store this week.
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>> G.

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> I don't understand their appeal. Most of what they sell can be bought
> anywhere these days. About 90% of the produce I bought there turned out
> to be rotten. You can't tell because it's tightly shrink wrapped. Much
> of their food is run on shared lines so if you have any food intolerances
> or allergies, it's not safe for you to eat. They've had too many food
> recalls for my liking. And the few times I did find something that I
> liked, they quit selling it.


They have poisoned me twice. Their seafood SUCKS as it is more than 50%
water. I just buy cheese and wine now. Their breads are really not so
great. Butter is a good deal. They used to be renowned for dried fruits
and nuts but those have all but vanished.

Paul