When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.

Today's haul, as minimal as it is:

Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an aftertaste.
It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe melted
on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
"Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.

1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.

A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.

Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.

One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said "they're
worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she replied
with a smile.

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> says...
> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>

We are getting a Trader Joe's here, but not until Autumn. I am looking
forward to it.

--
Peter Aitken

Peter A said...

> In article >, Andy <q> says...
>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>
>
> We are getting a Trader Joe's here, but not until Autumn. I am looking
> forward to it.


What I like most about TJ branded products are many of them are minimally
processed, no preservatives, no additives, etc., or organic.

Andy

On Apr 20, 9:51 am, Andy <q> wrote:
> What I like most about TJ branded products are many of them are minimally
> processed, no preservatives, no additives, etc., or organic.

My daughter works at TJs, has been for 2 years now.

I have recently discovered that I like the dishwasher soap from TJs.
Cleans well and doesn't smell as bad as Cascade.

Karen

Karen said...

> On Apr 20, 9:51 am, Andy <q> wrote:
>> What I like most about TJ branded products are many of them are minimally
>> processed, no preservatives, no additives, etc., or organic.
>
> My daughter works at TJs, has been for 2 years now.
>
> I have recently discovered that I like the dishwasher soap from TJs.
> Cleans well and doesn't smell as bad as Cascade.
>
> Karen


The Media, PA TJs must be a micro TJs. It just sell food. No household
products or booze (by PA law), etc.

Andy

On Apr 20, 11:07 am, Andy <q> wrote:
> The Media, PA TJs must be a micro TJs. It just sell food. No household
> products or booze (by PA law), etc.

Well, that is interesting. My daughter, Emily, will find that
interesting, too.

Karen

Andy wrote:
>
> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>
(snip)
>
> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>
> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>
(snip)
>
> Andy

Just out of curiousity, what were the prices of the butter and
pistachios? I've seen organic butter going for about $7/lb (give or
take a bit) in my neck of the woods (midwest). I recently bought a
pound of pistachios for about $4/lb.

Sky, who likes to compare regional prices

>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>>
>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>
> (snip)
>>
>> Andy
>
> Just out of curiousity, what were the prices of the butter and
> pistachios? I've seen organic butter going for about $7/lb (give or
> take a bit) in my neck of the woods (midwest). I recently bought a
> pound of pistachios for about $4/lb.
>
> Sky, who likes to compare regional prices


I was at one of the local TJ's yesterday to pick up pet food, and paid
$2.19/pound for the TJ's brand of unsalted butter. They have eggs at
$.99/dozen, which is a very good price for SoCal. The fancy imported butter
is much more..but I don't remember the prices.

Harriet & critters in rainy SoCal.

Skyhooks said...

> Andy wrote:
>>
>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>
> (snip)
>>
>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>>
>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>
> (snip)
>>
>> Andy
>
> Just out of curiousity, what were the prices of the butter and
> pistachios? I've seen organic butter going for about $7/lb (give or
> take a bit) in my neck of the woods (midwest). I recently bought a
> pound of pistachios for about $4/lb.
>
> Sky, who likes to compare regional prices


Sky,

The organic unsalted butter was $4.79/lb.
The large pistachios were $4.69/1 lb. bag

Andy

Andy wrote:
>
> Skyhooks said...
>
> > Andy wrote:
> >>
> >> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
> >>
> > (snip)
> >>
> >> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
> >> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
> >>
> >> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
> >>
> > (snip)
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > Just out of curiousity, what were the prices of the butter and
> > pistachios? I've seen organic butter going for about $7/lb (give or
> > take a bit) in my neck of the woods (midwest). I recently bought a
> > pound of pistachios for about $4/lb.
> >
> > Sky, who likes to compare regional prices
>
> Sky,
>
> The organic unsalted butter was $4.79/lb.
> The large pistachios were $4.69/1 lb. bag
>
> Andy

Andy, thanks

Sky

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>
> Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
>
> Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
> A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an aftertaste.
> It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe melted
> on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
> "Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.
>
> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>
> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>
> Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.
>
> One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said "they're
> worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she replied
> with a smile.
>
> Andy

Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:


>
> Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?

Huh? Did you post this to the wrong ng again Joe?

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
...
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>
> Huh? Did you post this to the wrong ng again Joe?
>
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

No. I wanted to know if Andy is either retired, or on permanent disability
leave.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>> Huh? Did you post this to the wrong ng again Joe?
>>
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy
>
> No. I wanted to know if Andy is either retired, or on permanent disability
> leave.
>
>
And?? what does this have to do with the price of eggs?

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
...
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>>> Huh? Did you post this to the wrong ng again Joe?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Cheers
>>> Chatty Cathy
>>
>> No. I wanted to know if Andy is either retired, or on permanent
>> disability leave.
> And?? what does this have to do with the price of eggs?
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy


Nothing, but that's not what the OP initially wrote about. Now, hush, so the
thread doesn't get so cluttered that Andy can't find my question. I really
need an answer.

Chatty Cathy wrote:

>>
>> No. I wanted to know if Andy is either retired, or on permanent
>> disability leave.
>>
> And?? what does this have to do with the price of eggs?
>
Sounds like something best left to direct email.

Price of eggs: a friend of mine now has about 20 to 30 chickens. Her
children will be collecting the eggs and selling them for $1.00/dozen.
She's been asking everyone to collect their egg cartons for her. I've
never used home laid eggs, and wonder if there is anything I need to be
aware of? I know commercial egg producers "candle" their eggs but I
don't think these kids will be doing so.

On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:18:41 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>
>> Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
>>
>> Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
>> A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an aftertaste.
>> It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe melted
>> on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
>> "Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.
>>
>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>>
>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>
>> Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.
>>
>> One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said "they're
>> worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she replied
>> with a smile.
>>
>> Andy
>
>Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>

what's it to you?

are you a full-time asshole, or is it just a hobby?

your pal,
blake

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:18:41 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> > wrote:
>
>>"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>>
>>> Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
>>>
>>> Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
>>> A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an
>>> aftertaste.
>>> It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe
>>> melted
>>> on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
>>> "Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.
>>>
>>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>>>
>>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>>
>>> Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.
>>>
>>> One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said "they're
>>> worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she
>>> replied
>>> with a smile.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>>Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>>
>
> what's it to you?
>
> are you a full-time asshole, or is it just a hobby?
>
> your pal,
> blake

Full time, licensed, bonded.

On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:24:42 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"blake murphy" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:18:41 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>>>
>>>> Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
>>>>
>>>> Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
>>>> A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an
>>>> aftertaste.
>>>> It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe
>>>> melted
>>>> on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
>>>> "Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.
>>>>
>>>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>>>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if any.
>>>>
>>>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>>>
>>>> Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.
>>>>
>>>> One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said "they're
>>>> worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she
>>>> replied
>>>> with a smile.
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>
>>>Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>>>
>>
>> what's it to you?
>>
>> are you a full-time asshole, or is it just a hobby?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>Full time, licensed, bonded.
>

good to know. if i ever need an (additional) asshole, you'll be the
first person i'll call.

your pal,
blake

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:24:42 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> > wrote:
>
>>"blake murphy" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:18:41 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>>>> When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
>>>>>
>>>>> Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
>>>>>
>>>>> Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
>>>>> A nice change of pace! Mild heat sneaks up on you mostly as an
>>>>> aftertaste.
>>>>> It's gonna make a spicy spinach, tomato and cheese omelette. Maybe
>>>>> melted
>>>>> on a Mexcellent cheeseburger. It's certainly good on TJ's all natural
>>>>> "Woven Wheat Wafers" crackers.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1 lb. of Trader Joe's Organic unsalted butter.
>>>>> Don't think it much matters, just want to taste the difference, if
>>>>> any.
>>>>>
>>>>> A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>>>>>
>>>>> Another bar of Valrhona 85% cocoa dark chocolate.
>>>>>
>>>>> One woman picked up two mini New York style cheesecakes. I said
>>>>> "they're
>>>>> worth every penny, er, calorie." "We don't discuss calories," she
>>>>> replied
>>>>> with a smile.
>>>>>
>>>>> Andy
>>>>
>>>>Are you retired, or on permanent disability leave? Or what?
>>>>
>>>
>>> what's it to you?
>>>
>>> are you a full-time asshole, or is it just a hobby?
>>>
>>> your pal,
>>> blake
>>
>>Full time, licensed, bonded.
>>
>
> good to know. if i ever need an (additional) asshole, you'll be the
> first person i'll call.
>
> your pal,
> blake
>

Thank you.

In article > ,
"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote:

> Andy <q> :
>
> > When in town, I always stop at Trader Joe's just out of habit.
> >
> > Today's haul, as minimal as it is:
> >
> > Trader Joe's Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese.
>
> Good stuff. I really like it.

An addiction at our house too
>
> > A 1 lb. bag of dry roasted pistachios.
>
We do the raw almonds or low salt cashews here. We also love their
dried cranberries, dried blenheim apricots, husband loves the banana
chips too.

I was there on Wednesday and picked up their ready made pie crust. I'm
not a fan of these generally, but there brana was pretty good. It
contains actual butter which might be the difference. At any rate, one
of the crusts was used for a strawberry pie which we quite enjoyed.

I picked up some of the regular unsalted butter. Let us know if you
notice any difference in taste with the orgainc you purchased.

I'm in love with the frozen garlic in cubes. My family thinks I'm weird
but I do love them - so convenient at times.

I don't remember who mentioned the carrot cake cupcakes but at this
point I have banned myself from that section of the store. They are
wicked and not good for my waistline so I have to resist. But, good
carrot cake and no raisins!

marcella