10 Bargain Foods You Should Be Buying NOW at Trader Joe's For Your Pantry

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I want to share with you 10 Bargain Foods You Should Be Buying NOW at Trader Joe’s for Your Pantry. Many of these nutritious real foods at Trader Joe’s were less expensive than my local grocery store and price competitive with Walmart! ➡️SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info ➡️Remember to open up the Description under this video where I share lots of discount coupon codes for traditional foods, kitchen items, and more! ➡️Be sure to head over to my KZbin channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: KZbin.com/MarysNest 🍎BLOG POST: marysnest.com/10-bargain-foods-you-should-be-buying-now-at-trader-joes/ ➡️TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 4:35 #1 Caffeinated Beverages 5:57 #2 Condiments 13:14 #3 & #4 Dairy and More 25:50 #5 Superfood Seeds 28:15 #6 Sandwich Fixings 33:16 #7 & #8 Sweeteners and Hot Beverages 38:23 #9 Special Shaped Pasta 41:35 #10 Produce 48:15 Bonus ▶️RELATED VIDEOS: • Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH • Fermented Foods and Beverages: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2zC24JBmFnCcn1vbvo_sC6 • Apple Cider Vinegar: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L • Water Bath Canning: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️POPULAR VIDEO SERIES: ▶️MASTERING THE BASICS OF TRADITIONAL "NUTRIENT DENSE" FOODS COOKING SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ▶️THE ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ▶️HOW TO STOCK THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN PANTRY: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc ▶️HOW TO MAKE IMMUNE BOOSTING FOODS AND HOME REMEDIES FOR MODERN PIONEER LIVING: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd ▶️HOW TO GROW MEDICINAL HERBS AND MAKE HOME REMEDIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3eCyTEJqM_wyfxWl-E1b08 ▶️THE ULTIMATE NOURISHING TRADITIONS TRADITIONAL FOODS SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U08QTxHX-n8ozvP_UfeWuL8 ▶️RECENT VIDEO UPLOADS: kzbin.infovideos ➡️FREE 36-PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST: marysnest.com/free-traditional-foods-pantry-list/ ➡️ACCELERATE STOCKING YOUR PREPPER PANTRY WITH THE FREE FOUR CORNERS PANTRY INVENTORY AND SHOPPING LIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-accelerate-stocking-your-prepper-pantry/ ➡️FREE EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY LIST AND MEAL PLAN (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-build-a-2-week-emergency-food-supply/ ➡️FREE THRIFTY KITCHEN CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-run-a-thrifty-kitchen-with-free-checklist/ ➡️FREE BAKING PANTRY CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-stock-your-baking-pantry-with-the-best-ingredients/ ➡️FREE GLUTEN FREE BAKING PANTRY CHECKLIST (No Email Required): marysnest.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-flour-mixes/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE TRADITIONAL FOODS NEWSLETTER: marysnest.com/signup-traditional-foods-newsletter/ ➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ➡️For more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 ❤️SOCIALIZE WITH ME: KZbin Community: kzbin.infocommunity Facebook: facebook.com/marysnest Facebook Private Group: facebook.com/groups/171869080205145 Instagram: instagram.com/marysnest Pinterest: pinterest.com/marysnest Twitter: twitter.com/marysnest ❤️VISIT MY SWEET FRIENDS: - Miss Katie at Heritage Ways: kzbin.info - Rob at Essayons Family Garden: kzbin.info/door/5I86nDx8QvkKeVtxk2l9vg - Jackie at Little Country Cabin: kzbin.info - Heidi at Rain Country Homestead: kzbin.info - Kaye Kittrell at Late Bloomer: kzbin.info - Tressa at Tressa’s Southern Cooking: kzbin.info - Elissa at Moat Cottage Homestead: kzbin.info/door/z9-jbVYlkb6E6sL_XRjxBg - Vickie at Vickie’s Country Home: kzbin.info - Miss Lori and Mr. Brown at Whippoorwill Holler: kzbin.info Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

You are a nice lady and I appreciate the time stamps but I find your videos soo incredibly hard to watch bc you are soo dang long winded.. I even tried your blog instead of your videos but again Long winded..scrolling for years just to get to part where you are actually providing information.. sometimes its just better to bottom line it and get to the point

[@emmashowalter2792]

Love your thorough info! 💖 Happy Mother's Day!🌺

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Very few content producers give the time stamps. Really appreciate that you do the extra work to provide them. THANK YOU

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Isn’t that so thoughtful! 💗

[@chrismazz75]

Agreed

[@maureenhargrave3568]

I shop at Trader Joe’s for my staples. Two items I get you did not mention are the heavy cream and triple ginger cookies. The cream whips up so beautifully. I also use it in making soaps. If it gets to the best use date I whip it into butter. The triple ginger cookies are absolutely addictive eating out of the container. I also use them ground up in place of graham crackers for pie crusts.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Maureen! Both of those sound wonderful. I’m going to look for those ginger cookies next time I go there. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@carmensiekierke3579]

Maureen, I second that the triple ginger cookies are beyond wonderful!!

[@parsimyrum867]

THE triple Ginger Cookies sound so yummy

[@FadedStar05]

Yeah, TJs has a heavy cream that doesn't have added preservatives or other added inflammatory stuff. Just cream and milk. The way it should be.

[@marlenee7035]

Tj’s heavy cream has carrageenan. Not good for your gut.

[@joycefontana1440]

My husband was Italian so I learned how to make everything I could but homemade ricotta is the bomb I still make for my cooking. He loved it still warm with jam

[@carmensiekierke3579]

Thank you for making this video. I have been a Trader Joe's customer for 30 years. Their French Vanilla ice cream is made by Double Double Rainbow out of San Francisco. It is still family owned, and the cows are pasture grazed in Northern CA. from family-owned farmers. There is very little air used in the ice cream ( dense) and no fillers. It's absolutely yummy.

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for the info!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Sounds yummy! Cant wait to try it! Thanks!

[@Sister_song]

Wow thanks for sharing that! I only eat that ice cream and now I know why! Pure!

[@MrKongatthegates]

the vanilla ice cream is maybe the best ive ever had and very good price

[@julieannestark7078]

Hi Mary, great video as always. I couldn't resist sharing a way I love to use apricot preserves. If you combine about 2/3 apricot preserves and 1/3 Dijon mustard it makes a fabulous sweet and sour type sauce or glaze. 😃

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Nice!

[@edefyinggravity]

If you pour that over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers, you have an easy appetizer.

[@whatnext715]

WHAT! I’m fascinated, need to give this a try.

[@athenaballas5662]

Yes! Great on salmon, chicken and even grilled cheese!

[@ykk239]

The shelf stable whipping cream is FANTASTIC!! And it's $1.29!!

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

I really enjoyed that one! I went to Trader Joe's for the first time in over two years a couple of weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised by the deals. Something that I thought was really cool was the box of shelf stable whipped cream. I generally whip my own from fresh, but this one I can keep in my pantry for a year. When I am ready to use it, I refrigerate it for 6 hours and then whip. I added vanilla and a smidge of coconut sugar. It was good and stayed good in my fridge (already whipped) for 2 days. I think it was $1.69. I had never seen anything like and I thought it was steal. Also, their organic dark chocolate chips are wonderful! Thank you again for everything you do. You are always so encouraging and your tips are both helpful and educational. :)

[@lorettacali10370]

I store my peanut butter upside down and eventually the oil mixes in. Also, if you buy seasoned chips, open the bottom.... that's where all the seasoning settles.

[@MarysNest]

Great tips!’

[@renecarpenter3971]

I live in New Zealand and was so excited to see the butter you brought! We sell our butter in 500g which is I believe about 2X the amount of your 8oz pk. The cheapest butter we have is a rout $5 NZ dollars. But your right, we do look after our farming animals which I think is what God intrusted us to do. I love your Channel Mary and have learnt so much. I share my husbands KZbin channel.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

I love it when my mom sends me one of your videos! I’ve been watching you for years and have broadened my kitchen knowledge thanks to you. Plus you solidify what I already have learned through the years. I am now taking care of my mom and my nephew (who lives with us while in college). I try to validate for her why I prefer one version of food over the other and I could be blue in the face explaining and she has still been negative nelly over it (I have had to go to confession for the “discussions” we’ve had revolving around this). But when she hears the same things I have said from you it is truth for her. I am so appreciative for your solidifying what I am trying to do for my mom. She now wants to go to Trader Joe’s with $100 budget! Not sure $100 will happen but it will be a fun afternoon activity for us with her new outlook! Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Kate!! This is so cute! I really laughed when you said that you can talk to your mom till you’re blue in the face about something but when she hears it from me (or I imagine from any third-party) then she’ll believe it. I am going to really make you laugh with this story. When my dad was alive I would tell him some thing with a lot of information. He would be somewhat skeptical. Then he would ask me… What does Ted think? Ted is my husband. My mom and I would laugh so much that my father needed validation from another man! And then when my dad would see my husband… He would say so what do you think about X. And then Ted would validate what I said and then my dad would be happy. My dad was the nicest man on the planet but my mom and I always chuckled that he was a little on the old fashion side when it came from taking advice from his daughter. But he worked with a lot of women and he was always very proud of that fact and would tell me they were very smart. But I think with so many parents… You are always their child and it is hard for them to think of you as an adult. But the cute thing was… When my dad became very old he really started to turn turning to me for assistance… Especially with the iPad. And he would start to tell my mother… Mary knows all about this. She’s a wealth of knowledge. We need to listen to her. Too cute! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@katescaringcorner6765]

@@MarysNest 😂 you got me laughing, Sweet Mary! It is true that you will never fully grow up in your parents eyes! I only did in my father’s eyes in his hospice care months and my daughter and sons are still children in my eyes. They are all 30 and above and out on their own but still in so many ways still the children that have so much to learn. But now they are in God’s hands. I am happy with the fact that since two have become parents I, myself, have gained intelligence in their eyes and I have gotten and apology from one of them for her behavior as a child since becoming a mom herself and dealing with the preteen and teen years. 😂

[@mothershelper1981]

That was always true with my daughters, and still is actually. I can tell them something and they say yeah yeah and it goes in one ear and out the other but the minute they read it on the Internet it's gospel. My middle daughter in particular starts telling me about something exciting she found on the internet and I will remind her that I told her about that 5 years ago or that I was doing that with her when she was a baby. I try not to make her feel bad about it but it is frustrating that she doesn't listen to what I say but she will listen to what she reads from others. Oh well, as long as she learns it.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

@@mothershelper1981 I just reply as if I’d never heard it before. I fear belittling her and she’s my Momma. But daughters may be different to correct. I don’t get that back from my daughter. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mothershelper1981]

A story like this always makes me remember the Mark Twain quote. "When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain.

[@lindadunn8787]

Thank you for talking about how to stock the pantry using the prepper pantry. My dad shared a lesson he learned during WW2 to keep a back up for anything used regularly and a back up for the back up just in case. Rotating inventory is a dandy habit to help keep the pantry and fridge fresh. Again, thank you.

[@dianebrodeen3863]

My favorite Trader Joe's pantry item is green salsa ($1.99). It gives a great flavor to chicken or pork roast tacos and quesadillas. I also like having the spinach-chive pasta, golden raisins, and marinara sauce in my pantry.

[@leslierm.6732]

I absolutely love Trader Joes!!! I have to travel 150 miles to my nearest T.J's. When I am able to go I try and stock up on my favorites, including their wine selection!!!! Their prices are excellent and their employees very helpful and friendly. Gods blessings 🙏

[@NaomiStGregory]

You are always a bright ray of hope and sunshine for how to lead a happy life! Thank you Mary!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Trader Joe’s has the best prices in basic pantry items. They only get pricey with speciality items. But they have the best prices on specialty items as well. I love TJs. Glad they are not just here in CA anymore so I can get my TJs fix wherever I travel

[@pamelaspooner6263]

Mary! I love all the nutritional information you give us in your videos! It is a wealth of information. Thank you for all you do for this community! You are very gifted! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us 💕

[@annaaspin205]

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to shop. Thank you Mary!!😊

[@robininva]

I just learned a trick/tip from another YT channel on the oil at the top of natural PB. They said to take it all out of the jar and put it in a bowl…use a mixer….re-jar it…and refrigerate it. They said it will stay mixed. I haven’t tried it, but I plan to! LOVE the items you showed. I really enjoy TJs for so many things.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Robin, Great tip! Love, Mary

[@BriarRose74]

Or, maybe use an immersion blender?

[@robininva]

@@BriarRose74 I wondered that, too.

[@Kathleen67.]

I just use a long butter knife to mix it right in the chair, takes a few seconds.

[@Ay-B]

I mix it in the jar with a long butter knife. Why make more dishes to wash? And the refrigeration is what keeps it from separating - not the method you use to mix it. I'm not a fan of cold peonut butter, though. I just mix as needed.

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

I just bought some of the reduced sugar strawberry jam. It is absolutely delicious. In fact, my husband (who doesn't like reduced sugar anything) loves it! WIN! So good on homemade bread. :)

[@Lou.B]

I love the flavor of those TJ Golden Flax! But putting them through a Spice mill or Sesame grinder is mandatory! Flax benefits are almost completely beyond our stomach's ability to digest without breaking that shell!

[@kristinb5121]

I switched from coffee to tea several years ago. While I now buy in bulk, when I was first getting started I found the tea selection at TJs very helpful. Also for beverages, they’re very reasonable for their fruit juices that have nothing but the single unsweetened juice. Added to sparkling water with a bit of stevia, these juices make a very refreshing drink.

[@lizaw.7313]

May I ask how you started on tea? What type did you start with and did you add anything to it?

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

This is so great to see you so healthy looking (and sounding). Your voice was a little rough after you were sick, but clearly you have healed. :) May God bless you for all that you do to take care of all of us. :)

[@MarysNest]

Oh Katherine! Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, it took me awhile to get back to 100% normal. My voice was the last to come back…well actually that’s not true…it’s my hair that is taking it’s sweet time! But I am drinking lots of bone broth to get it growing a bit thicker again. So glad you;re here. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@Supsup7777]

You are so sweet and easy to listen to!! Also so knowledgeable!!

[@barbarasummers280]

I get really good bargains at Grocery Outlet, which is a pretty good store, they don't have everything, but I can find really good bargains, and it is very close to me, which is a bonus!

[@jeanwoodall1523]

Thanks for sharing. We're doing well. Got a portable charging bank to charge my devices at work, shorter cords to go with it, and a new tablet for Daniel.

[@theresetou]

Thank you Mary for all your good work. Following you for sometime now and learning a lot from your videos. Last but not least you are so sweet and friendly which makes it even more enjoyable. ❤️

[@carmenn5609]

I went to Trader Joe's on Saturday and picked up a few items, the pasta was 99cents! Great buys!

[@debbieolin8153]

And it is from Italy!!!! No chemicals!!!

[@susanoconnor5931]

My Italian mother used orzo in our favorite family chicken soup. I actually have the soup bowls!

[@debmann5168]

Flax ground and added to smoothies or avo toast is also excellent. Loved this video. thanks

[@russbear31]

I buy Trader Joe's medium roast coffee frequently. It's a great value since it tastes like it's worth more than $5. BTW, I drink my coffee black, so I enjoy a rich and smooth coffee.

[@sherrycatanese4312]

Mary your the best, all the explanations appreciated! Wanted to say the Italian pasta is from much better soil also, good price!

[@bonnie5601]

Mary, this was another EXCELLENT video. I really like to be creative when I cook to be efficient (frugal) and I do like to buy certain things at Trader Joe’s for basics. THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@beckyoverstreet7478]

Mary, you never disappoint us with your vast knowledge of nutrition ! I always enjoy your videos because you do your research and you pass on that knowledge to all of us in a sensible easy way that we all can understand. Everyone should also do research on their own as well so far I have always been pleased with all the videos on stocking our pantries with good food and all kinds of videos on food and nutrition! Thank you for all the work you do to bring us such fantastic and truthful advice on food and nutrition and for your delicious recipes ! We recently got a TJ’s put in that’s about 25 miles away from us and I love shopping there and I’ll be buying my dairy products there from now on because their prices for the quality of the dairy products is really good! Blessings!💕

[@emmashowalter2792]

Love my Trader Joe's! Have used or am using all of those products! You cover everything thoroughly!

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

Multiple streams of food! Yes! We source from the farm co-op we are members of, our local rancher, Costco, BJ's and yes even Walmart. In addition to my own garden and hydroponic salad setup.

[@MarysNest]

Love this!!

[@Kathleen67.]

I like the 72% dark chocolate one pound bar for $4.99, freeze, drop on the counter until it breaks up in smaller pieces, put in a mason jar and keep in the fridge, tames the sweet tooth as needed. One of the few non-organic items I buy.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@Kathleen67.]

@@MarysNest Thanks, Mary. Blessings

[@CMarie404]

currently watching! With a lot of stores having "just in time inventory" management (which is precarious in these current supply chain challenges), there are folks who manage their kitchen in the same manner ie not repurchasing until something is needed. So I especially love your phrasing "multiple streams of food", akin to multiple streams of income. I will adopt that for use in nudging people toward having a robust 4 corners pantry. Perhaps they will be able to better visualize and take action if they can understand it from a business sense (and not be scared off by the term, "prepper"). Look at all those goodies! I haven't been out to Trader Joes in awhile, and now I am itching to take a peek! Might find some variety beyond what I am used to picking up from other grocers. I suspect I wont save a dime as all their offerings look so good and my weakness is food. :) Thanks for all you do, Mary. Much appreciated information.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Carey, Oh my goodness!! Yes, I never thought of that. Some folks may not like the term or idea of perpper or prepping. (Can't understand that for the life of me though after the last few years! Maybe just the words..."be prepared"...might work better.) In any event, so happy you like the term "Multiple Streams of Food". We really need this these days because we have no idea what the future holds. So glad you're here! Love, Mary

[@CMarie404]

@@MarysNest All good! Keep doing what you're doing. You are who I recommend to those that dont know where to start, or who only imagine dark underground bunkers, haha. I imagine normalizing the term prepper/prepping can only help others learn to help themselves. Like you, I cant understand for the life of me why someone wouldn't want added insurance and assurance...and convenience! But people are funny. Have a great weekend!

[@AllOutBible]

@@MarysNest Mary, some people associate the concept of "prepping" with middle age racist white guys who spend most of their time playing with guns and talking about emergencies like it's some kind of Rambo fantasy. I know I did until I started searching for women and people of color who prep. then I was able to find people who thought about emergencies as chances to help others in addition to themselves. who didn't fondle guns all day, and spent money on groceries from the store instead of all the mass produced prepper food.

[@crystalh1402]

Yes 🙌 I find people so much more open to hearing the benefits of a 4 corners pantry rather than “prepping”.

[@mwilson3602]

Just found you and am so glad I did! You are so nice to listen to, love your voice and learning new things. Thanks for all the great information.

[@melaneymattson3733]

Thanks Mary, I didn't know the difference between Ultra and Pasturized milk. Frankly I never noticed, but I always buy organic milk.

[@maureenhargrave3568]

Mary there is another thing at Trader Joe’s I buy and that is their TJ shopping bags. In California there is a 10 cent charge for every bag regardless it is paper or plastic so we have learned to take our shopping bags with us. They have paper bags but also carry more permanent bags hanging on the wall. Around Thanksgiving it has been a tradition to offer for sale a large envelope filled with 1 regular TJ bag and 2 others designed for TJ stores from around the country. I think they are made of oil cloth. Makes for a great inexpensive hostess gift and for collecting bags designed for every state. I am still trying for the Boston bag with the big lobster on the front. I do have the Texas one. They stopped offering these during the COVID lockdown and hope they start again this year.

[@euenfheiejrj]

I think the whole point of taxing bags is to get people to bring their own. We have a bag tax here in Chicago and we always bring our own. I don’t think it’s a big deal (and I walk to the store), plus the reusable bags are much better (durable) than paper or plastic bags. I love their fabric bag and also their greeting cards and flowers!

[@rebeccabaradas7699]

Thank you for sharing these bargains at Trader Joe’s! God bless you too!

[@plarkin6433]

Wow I wish we had a Trader Joes here...sounds better than our Aldis Thank you

[@mothertucker8294]

Hi Mary, thank you for all the exact information on nutrition.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@isagoldfield7393]

Oh Mary, I love TJ so much & I got so excited to see your TJ haul. Thanks🙏🏼

[@MarysNest]

So glad!

[@theresawatson9075]

New subscriber. You are fantastic! Thanks so much for outting out this info.

[@tamaryah]

I'm so happy the algorithm recommended this channel. New sub here! I absolutely love this channel.

[@claudinehumphries9910]

“Modern pioneer” love it! Thank you for all you do.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you too for being here!

[@allyfrasier6306]

Thank you. I came across your video randomly and almost didn't even watch because I am in Australia and have no Trader Joe's! However, I decided to listen just to see what you were buying in general and I LEARNT SO MUCH! Subscribed. Thank you 🌞

[@MarysNest]

Hi Ally, Welcome! So glad you’re here! You might enjoy some of my general videos about traditional cooking where I teach how to make nutrient dense foods including bone broth, cultured dairy, ferments, sourdough, and more: kzbin.info Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

They need to have a "love" button for your videos Mary ❤️

[@MarysNest]

You are SO sweet!

[@Sugarplum2025]

This is so wholesome and I love it. Your enthusiasm is great. I’ve never seen your channel until now. I forget to go to Trader Joe’s most of the time but now I feel I must make a trip there to get some of these items. Thanks Mary!

[@kenhamasaka2524]

Thanks Mary, I've shopped at TJ's since the late 70's and love them. I noticed you perked up when you got to the chocolates. If so, please give a try to their truffle chocolates, comes in a 8.8 oz reddish box. They melt in your mouth like all great chocolates.

[@susieclark1498]

Hi Mary, I always learn from you; today I learned to feed my sourdough starter with boiled potato water. Thank you! Trader Joe's has always been one of my favorite stores to shop here in S. CA. Blessing your way.

[@patrickhawkins5566]

Hello Susie how are you

[@vickiescholl9453]

Mary, thank you so much for all your informative videos.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@Rufustboone]

Thank you for all the explanation on the Trader Joe’s food what great suggestions and descriptions of the foods, I’m so appreciative of what you do. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@carmenn5609]

Also would be nice to see a video with your son again, such a nice thing to see the both of you interact.

[@MarysNest]

❤️🤗❤️

[@sjordan7085]

Flax seeds are worth their weight in gold, I make it a point to consume them daily. Another reason to keep one grinder for coffee and another to grind other foods. And, yes, thrift stores are great places. Love the idea of low sugar jams to go with Ezekiel organic sprouted grain bread, made without flour, very healthy.

[@woodsie5796]

I had done Trader Joe's about twice a year but stopped going for one reason or another. Its about an hr away from me and since I've been home a lot more than usual over the past couple of years, I get anxious going to the "big city" of Portland in Maine. I may have to "suck it up" and go for a "haul" because the prices are so darn good 👍 Excellent video. Blessings 🥰

[@alicecochran9140]

I love buttermilk , most people don't , but it's so good for you , your skin will get beautiful when you drink it , I'm going to try and make some , my mom use to make it all the time with powdered milk . It's an acquired taste like plain yogurt is , Love your videos !!

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

Mary, what an incredible video! I’m always so glad when I see your videos because you pack so much good information into them! I love Trader Joe’s. My only concern sometimes is that the products are not local. If they were it would be that much better for me. They have the best prices in pastured eggs here in California. Our local big chain stores charge $8 a dozen. TJ is $4.5 per dozen. It is a splurge for us but one we are willing to make. I live all your food tips that you include on how to use everything! Mary, you are Emerald! 💎 thank you

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@jessieb.7188]

Actually the fresh food is pretty local (dairy & bread is always regional) but it is an imports store so it's always going to partner with other countries. That's why the Italian foods and EVOO are so good - because it's from Italy (also how they guarantee non-GMO wheat - because it's from Italy; can't get non-GMO wheat in the states).

[@velinahames6767]

Thank you Mary! I also like their gluten free brown rice pasta. It is very reasonable . Last time I was there I got their artichoke hearts in a glass jar packed in olive oil , so I can use everything in the jar! I love artichoke heart dip 😊 I appreciate all you do ! God bless you 🙏

[@MarysNest]

Hi Velina, Wow! Those sound great!! I'll look for those too! Love, Mary

[@lovinglife3954]

Hi Mary! This is a great series! I love my local Trader Joe's. Some time, can you talk about storing potatoes? I seem to do everything right and they still sprout quickly. I have heard not to store in refrigerator, but not sure why not.

[@cmj5281]

Thank you so much! TJs is a bit far so I appreciate this list. May God continue to move you to help others.🌺

[@lovebug4263]

Going to stop by there to stock up on some things this week! I love their gluten free flour & condiments!

[@crystalh1402]

I’m a new subscriber and just have to say I love your kitchen! It’s bright, cheerful and welcoming.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Crystal! Thank you! And welcome! So glad you’re here!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@NumberNine_9]

HI Mary, I recently came across your channel and have watched dozens of videos over the last week or so. You are so lovely.

[@MarysNest]

Welcome!! Thank you SO much for the kind words!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@isagoldfield7393]

Mary, also TJ NUTRITIONAL YEAST is a great buy. I always stock up before it’s gone. ♥️UMary!!

[@dianaw.571]

Thank you for this wonderful video & for your great tips. I love Trader Joe's because they carry many reasonably priced and healthier options for groceries than other stores, including organic chicken breasts, uncured bacon, organic eggs grass fed butter, organic sliced New Zealand cheddar, organic teas & coffees, coconut oil, coconut milk & cream, produce etc. I enjoy many of the products you featured and learned of a few more I'd like to try🙂

[@lucindasutt7365]

Mary. exceptionally informative and interesting video. I enjoyed this so much, and all your comparative info as well. Your NEST is a favorite place for me to explore and learn. Many thanks.❤

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

Your term “multiple streams of food” really resonated with me. My goals are to feed my family healthy food and to be prepared for emergencies, not to be homemade purist. I enjoy gardening, canning, fermenting, dehydrating and cooking from scratch, but I don’t do it all every day. P.S. I use olive oil to clean and moisturize my face. I rarely use soap, and my complexion has improved so much.

[@christyjohnson6967]

Mary, we just love you! You’re the best and I really enjoy these shopping haul videos. Thank you!

[@joannevans8278]

Every time I watch you I learn something new Thank you

[@jenniferyerkes4349]

I love the ginger turmeric tea bags in my chicken broth (or vegetable broth). Either by the mug or to put in while making my stock. I take the manuka honey by spoonful to just swallow when I feel a bit under weather and other times too.

[@MarysNest]

Great tips!!

[@beckyoverstreet7478]

Great tip using it in our broth as it gives it a yummy flavor ! Thanks!

[@jenniferyerkes4349]

It really does - I hope you enjoy it

[@Ольга-н7ш1ь]

First time visitor, very informative,a bit long for me I divided in two , Trader is my absolute favorite store to shop, and working team soo helpful! Thank you for your video!

[@fannylang6525]

Great content! So glad you pointed out the 85% cacao chocolate. My very favorite item at TJs!!

[@Ay-B]

You got all the best things! I also love their bagged organic baby kale - very tender and great for soup. I used to buy the old fashioned grahams all the time. They're wonderfully thick and delicious. Far superior to regular boxed graham crackers.

[@Sunshine_State]

TJ’s also has 5 lb bags of organic all purpose flour for $3.99. That’s almost half the price of organic flour at my grocery store!

[@7binaz109]

Love Trader Joe's, but I must admit, I kind of avoid it because while it is not particularly expensive, I always walk out having spent more than I should have, because they have so many neat things to try! ( I also found that they usually have good prices on canned tuna, marinated artichokes and capers)

[@lizaw.7313]

The struggle is real at TJ!

[@MarysNest]

Oh my goodness! Yes, I had to really hold back on a lot of things! 🤗🤗🤗

[@idahohoosier8989]

Only thing I've found missing at my stores is corn chips. Even my favorite store TJ's hasn't had corn chips in weeks until today. Thank y'all for a great video. Blessings, julie

[@cinza6670]

I would really like to learn to make our own corn tortillas/ chips.

[@idahohoosier8989]

@@cinza6670 absolutely. Getting the corn meal will soon be a problem since our government is stopping so many farmers from growing. I have Celiac, so, i need certified gluten free which also makes it a little harder to find. I have friends that often make their own. I don't eat enough to bother making my own but my 4 yr old granddaughter loves them. Blessings, julie

[@momuv6980]

Thank you so much, Mary, for this video. I am not sure if we have a Trader Joe's in our area, but honestly, some of the prices you quoted are lower than our Aldi's which is shocking! I will be on the look out for a Trader Joe's for sure! BTW - I LOVE beets, pickled or otherwise! The only one in my family, sadly.

[@iampaulettetahan]

Since 1980 my motto has been If it’s not at Trader Joe’s or Costco, I don’t need it 😂

[@carmenn5609]

Wow! I could not believe I watched this from beginning to end! You are so, so informative about each product and such an educational video. You are amazing, and you use layman's terms that I can easily understand!!!! YOU ROCK! 😃

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!!❤️🤗❤️

[@ISusanna]

I would just like to say how much I enjoy your content.

[@EssayonsFG]

Mary, another great video. Thank you for keeping us informed of these great bargains! Our closest trader Joe's is about 30 miles but we love going when we have a reason to be in that area. I'm sure you could find great deals at other stores like Sam's, BJ's or Costco as well. Have a blessed weekend, my friends!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rob, I know what you mean about the distance. Our Trader Joe’s is not close either so it’s a real treat to go there every once in a while. I love Sam’s and Costco. Wish we had a BJ’s here but I don’t know of one anywhere near our area. I wonder if there might be one in San Antonio. I’ll have to check. But hope you and the family are doing great! Love and God bless, Mary🤗

[@loritrotter6354]

Great video, Mary! I've only been to Trader Joe's a few times since the pandemic. Thanks for the reminder of the wonderful things there. Guess where I'm going next week?? 😊

[@lorettacali10370]

I call it my happy place. We are in the Bay Area and it's sort of small and it has nice energy. I can get in and out....unless my hubby goes and he walks around drooling lol

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Trader Joe’s bewilders me. However I pop in on occasion and I buy two things: 1). Their canned beans with tomato sauce. From Bulgaria. 2). Their Grecian style canned eggplant with onions. From Bulgaria. Wonderful vegetarian option- pop top lid- great over rice- under $2. Same company. BTW: their ground coffee in our area of Maryland is sold at $6.99/ pound. Still cheaper than the local supermarket here: $10-$12/pound.

[@MarysNest]

Thanks so much for the tips! I’ll keep my eyes open for those. Love, Mary

[@debbieolin8153]

They were the only place in central Texas that I could get canelli beans but I believed they discontinued them 😤😠😠😤

[@colleentimeisup]

I just found you recently, you're a smart cookie. Thank you for your videos.

[@MarysNest]

Welcome!

[@mimikay0214]

Thank you for another very comprehensive video. As always, sharing with my daughters! ☺️🥰

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@ginasurber891]

In the bakery aisle, you may want to check out the chocolate babka, it is fabulous!

[@irenehaugen6143]

100% agree about Oat or Almond milk and other non-dairy milk. Checking the label immediately tells you the real story. I still say Milk is 100% milk and good for you. Be it cow's milk or goat milk... and like you say, so many things can be made from milk. Oh yummy!!!

[@elaineleblanc8616]

Prices are rising fast here in Canada as well, so any good prices are always worth getting a little extra.

[@pinetree2675]

This was a very informative video and also the comments with your answers to others questions, thank you! I'm going to search out your sourdough bread videos, is love to start making my own!

[@Deba7777]

Mary, thank you for this, such great, timely tips! Re: garlic, I've learned through Bobby at FlavCity that most garlic we get is from China, who reportedly use unsavory waste to fertilize their garlic and then bleach it so it looks clean & white. I try to get organic garlic now, unless I can get California garlic, which is apparently grown healthier than China. Still, I try not to take chances with it and go for organic. 🥴

[@jessieb.7188]

That claim from FlavCity is not true and was totally disputed. But if you're concerned about products from China, you should know Trader Joe's doesn't import anything from China.

[@olgacolon7548]

Hello Mary thank you for your information.

[@amykittridge7707]

Everything but the bagel and Green Goddess seasonings are the best! So many great deals at TJ's. They have really good prices on snacks- crackers/ORGANIC corn chips. Oh and have you tried the Ginger snaps in the plastic container? I am sure it's cheaper to make your own but these are pretty fantastic for a treat!

[@elayned6147]

I use a lot of these products regularly. But there are a few there that I have never tried, well explained! I will definitely pick up that ginger juice powder next trip. ❤thanks 😊

[@cathietoppari]

I love your videos. They are so informative. I thought I'd comment on you homemade potato chips. I raw pack/can my potatoes, I can to make mashed, french fries and potato chips. All I have to do is rinse them, let them sit so most of the water drains out, then fry them. They come out great. It saves me from having to peel and cut whenever we feel like french fries or potato chips. Have a blessed day.

[@MarysNest]

Great idea!

[@sandrakoker3277]

Real good suggestions and cooking.

[@chariseadams]

The ginger juice powder is excellent!

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

Great, informative vid💯💙..also we love apricot jam in our homemade Salsa..yummm💜..and if exclusively using organic coconut sugar..just remember, it is NOT safe for Hummingbirds.."only" feed your hummers white granulated sugar 👍