TRADER JOE'S FAVORITES

[@tdublakeo]

I can never get enough Trader Joe's hauls, it's so fun to see what other people love and give it a try. I've added several things to my TJ shopping list while watching this video. Some of my gotta-haves: Fresh Spinach/Cheese Raviolis, frozen seafood, organic meat, TJ's Greek Yogurt (for my homemade Tzatziki sauce, grab some TJ's Middle Eastern Flatbread for dipping) Wines, so many excellent CHEEP cheese options, well- priced tea tree oil and witch hazel. Their frozen chocolate croissants are life-changing and so perfect for any special occasion.Amy, if you have never tried making Pioneer Woman's Salsa recipe you MUST asap! Just leave out the cilantro. It's simple and rivals the best Mexican restaurant salsa I've ever had. I'm also addicted to Mrs Meyers Hand Soaps- Green Apple in the kitchen, Honeysuckle in the bathroom.Cheers!

[@alicegreenfield5350]

My absolute fave is in the freezer section. The Mandarin orange chicken. I have to drive a ways to Trader Joe's so I buy several bags. Serve the the brown rice you showed. their potstickers are amazing as well. All flavors.

[@morgansaxe6356]

Oh my goodness!! You have to try Trader Joe's tea tree shampoo and conditioner!! They are so relaxing after a long day, and they smell AMAZING!! You absolutely have to try them!!

[@eyewonder3052]

Frozen Indian cuisine - chicken tikka masala and palak paneer - sooooo good! frozen almond croissants that you thaw and bake. ready to go pre-made salads field fresh chopped salad and broccoli slaw & kale

[@rachelleforeman4355]

"If you don't live near a Traders Joe you need to move ".....bahahahah!!!!! That's how I feel!!!!! :)

[@deejo1823]

hehe

[@monroe.Kristin]

I just stopped at Trader Joe's on the way home and they were sampling a Toasted Coconut Pancake mix. If you like coconut, you should try it. Not the best for you but I think it will be a great weekend breakfast treat! I also love trader joe's for their frozen fruit for smoothies. So much cheaper than normal grocery stores. The garlic naan bread and tabbouli is also a good small meal that I reach for. So much good stuff there!!!

[@classicashley3925]

Have you tried the frozen chocolate croissants that you let rise overnight and bake? Sooooo good!

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

Classic Ashley That sounds amazing! But not sure it's worth the 8 hour round trip drive. LOL! But will definitely be going on my to buy list for when we do go.

[@classicashley3925]

SkipToMyLuLuDarling - yeah, 8 hours may be a little too much for any food. Haha!

[@mimicoolwhip5991]

SkipToMyLuLuDarling Id be willing to smuggle TJs Cookie Butter to you, that stuff is LIFE! My life would be so boring without it.

[@daunmorse9825]

If you get a essential oil diffuser and put lemon and lavender in it will take all the food smells out of ur house

[@DandelionGreens]

So fun! A few of my other favorites are the masala sauce (I only add 1/2 the suggested amount of water), the lemon kitchen soap, and the frozen orange chicken (I make mine using the oven directions... so much better!) I also love getting fennel, leeks and haricot verts there, as they are so much cheaper. Finally, here in the South, we can actually find tri-tip at Trader Joe's, where as no other grocers carry it. We're from California, so that is greatly appreciated!

[@stacymccain8762]

1) Roasted potatoes with peppers and onions (frozen) have become a weekend breakfast staple. I add in extra bell peppers and seasonings and they're one of my favorite things at TJ's now. 2) Mandarin Orange Chicken w/ their veg fried rice. I bulk up the rice w/ steamed broccoli, spinach and scrambled egg. 3) Feta cheese spread is great on the pita chips or veggie sandwiches. Happy eating!

[@amylynnthompson]

yes I just recently discovered the feta spread and I LOVE IT!!!!

[@latias9628]

Next time you should share the prices of these items. I'm super curious :)

[@swingonsight]

The Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa (jarred, in the chip aisle!) is a STAPLE in my house!! I hate cilantro too, and that jar of salsa is my favorite ever, I use it on everything! I like to throw chicken breasts and a jar of that salsa into the crockpot, and then have amazing shredded chicken all week for lunches and dinners.

[@Thywillbedone2810]

Thanks for the tip!! Gotta try that!

[@jennifergarrett2803]

Love love love TJ's. One of my favorites is their hummus and pita chips snack packs because it's two packs for $1.99 and each pack is perfect for that "I need more than a snack but less than a meal" kind of situation. Since you like Honeycrisp apples, have you ever had their Honeycrisp cider? It is seriously life-changing. I LOOOVE it.

[@amylynnthompson]

+Jennifer Garrett HONEYCRISP CIDER!?!?!? Omg no!!! Is this a seasonal situation!?

[@jennifergarrett2803]

I'll check today when I drop by TJ's 😁 but I know I've had it in March, so it's not ONLY a holiday thing. It comes in the plastic jugs like the other juices

[@jennifergarrett2803]

Amy Lynn Thompson just confirmed they still carry it :) $2.99 for a gallon and pure, unfiltered and not from concentrate :) SOOOO yummy!

[@jenniferwellman5311]

One of my new favorites that's in the freezer section, is the individualized garlic and it comes in a frozen pack and you just take a little section for your cooking. Love it. I'm a huge Trader Joe's fan. We just got our new Trader Joe's, in a new mall, and it's in a much better place now and it's huge.

[@SuperMakeupOnABudget]

The Mediterranean hummus! So yummy! And their reduced guilt spinach/Greek yogurt dip is yummy.

[@solaprose5042]

Making my shopping list while I'm watching this👍😊

[@caeli-rosewhite7347]

Amy I am so sorry to hear about your sensitivity to cilantro. It's the best thing in the world. I guess I'll still watch you despite our differences :/

[@amylynnthompson]

+Caeli-Rose White Hahahaha! That's how I feel about parsley! I slap that shiz on everything!!

[@elizabethshaw734]

Caeli-Rose White you realize that love you like cilantro and not is genetic? Isn't that wild?

[@Sasha-mw1qx]

Caeli-Rose White Scientists have found that a small percentage of the population is lacking an enzyme or something that causes those people to gag with cilantro..so people either love or hate cilantro. .. they can’t help it!

[@The_Bunny_Cakes]

We buy a lot for our kids there. The frozen gorgonzola gnocchi and the sweet potato fries are their favorites. If you like mushrooms, the frozen mushroom tarts are great, and the lemongrass spring rolls. We always gets bags of cashews, almonds and macadamia nuts there!

[@CynthiaYangOnline]

Thanks for sharing! My current favorite snack is the guilt free kale and spinach dip with the organic sugar snap peas...delicious!

[@judiegarnett2644]

That was super fun & you showed a few items I have never seen, & will have to try!! You also reminded me that I needed 2 items as well. Thanks!!

[@denisescull4227]

The frozen chili lime chicken burgers are one of my favorites. They don't taste like chili or lime, but they do taste, um, tasty :)

[@melbell-eb4wq]

Love TJs!! It's literally the only place I grocery shop anymore, lol. Some of my favorites are: Jar of Corn Salsa, plain 0% Greek yogurt, Frozen Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onion and Feta Cheese (great for entertaining), Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, Power of 7 Juice, and frozen turkey meatballs! I agree with you- TJ organic ketchup is life! I have never tried their red pepper spread - I will get some this weekend! I also always get fresh flowers there! Pretty affordable and so beautiful! Thanks for the great video!

[@jillselmasska7887]

The feta cheese spread! It's so good with pita chips. Also, the French onion soup in the frozen section. Sooo good! Love the video, as always, Amy!

[@linda5606]

amy you need to try the coconut body butter. it is wonderful

[@sarahspottedhorse1794]

YAAAS! I haven't even watched yet and I'm already commenting because you KNOW I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS THANK YOU 😁😁😁

[@karenb6774]

The TJ's coconut oil is always in my bathroom. I use it when I get out of the shower to moisturize my body. It's so cheap!

[@cozetteeastman1952]

This video was made awhile ago but I just came across it! I make oatmeal every single day for breakfast from old fashioned oats. Do a 1/2 cup with 3/4 cup water and put in microwave for 2 min. Then after, add brown sugar or maple syrup or sweetner of choice, add chia seeds, peanut butter, banana, and almond milk. It is so good, and so good for you. Gives you energy and keeps you full for a very long time

[@88kroberson]

The antibacterial hand soap in the package with the bird pattern. It smells so clean, I always have it at my kitchen sink. Also butternut squash ravioli! I make them with pesto and the TJ Swiss gruyere cheese mix.

[@leahk9943]

Glad to see this video! I love your lifestyle videos too! (I just learned that cooking with coconut oil is the best for you because other oils, even if they are better for you, can turn into bad fats once they are heated for cooking. Therefore no longer being better for you and coconut oil doesn't do that. Hopefully I said that right.)

[@katiecamacho3724]

The mini Brie bite and goat cheese medallions with peppers are my snack obsession!!!

[@haleycrimmins8743]

Definitely got some new ideas from you so THANKS GIRL. You should try their sausages (lolz), they're chicken sausages and have the best fricken flavors and I always cook up some pasta and saute the sausages with onions and omg it's the best quick and easy hearty meal (if you like sausage!). My favorite chips in the entire world are the hawaiian variety salt and vinegar.... I buy three bags everytime I go and one time I cried in the store because they had run out and weren't getting a shipment until three days later lmao. Also the vanilla almond granola cereal. Or any flavor of their granola cereal. AMAZE. I could probably ramble on a million other of my favorites but loved the video and hope you're having a great week ! xo

[@LiciaCOG]

Trader Joe's Vegan Chorizo surprisingly amazing. One of my most viewed videos. It's so good.

[@jaimebh30]

Loved the video! I need to try the salsa and red pepper spread. I need to go to Trader Joe's soon. I miss Trader Joe's and their unique selection. I love the double roasted salsa, the frozen pepper and onion blend, just mango and pineapple (dried fruit), caramel corn, garlic naan (great as a pizza crust), and the pre packaged salad that has edamame and a green vinagrette.

[@jenniferduncan7405]

Trader Joe's cookie butter is like crack.

[@kellyarciero]

Jennifer Duncan Yeah I need a hit of that stuff right now!!!

[@mimicoolwhip5991]

Kelly Arciero I got some in my cabinet now if youre in So Cal and always willing to share...as long as you dont tell anyone else lol 😉😉😋😋

[@spf_500]

im on my third jar in like 8 weeks. I gotta get help.

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Jennifer Duncan Absolutely!💞🤗

[@jenniferwellman5311]

Jennifer Duncan OMG, I had to stop buying it, because I was eating too much of it. You don't even need it to eat it like with anything else.

[@RazMaJaz10131]

Their frozen spinach artichoke dip with the organic white corn tortilla chips is one of my faves!

[@kayteepettett4728]

We love the Tomatillo salsa, eggplant humus, unexpected cheddar cheese, and the Whole grain fiber bread!! (Seriously my favorite bread ever!) Definitely, giving some of your favorites a try next time!!

[@lizzyknobel5493]

Trader joes is the best!! My favorite staples are the frozen mandarin orange chicken, sweet potato tortilla chips, orange peach mango juice, roasted plantain chips and the garlic salt in the grinder. Im excited to try some of your favorites, they all look so good! Now I'm hungry and I want to go shopping...

[@sweetsupernova631]

My faves are the Mexican street corn seasoned Fritos/corn chips, their five layer dip, all of their hummuses (and I’m not normally a hummus person), and the broccoli-kale crunch spicy pre made salad

[@lynettegaidrich4089]

Thanks for the great suggestions! I love their black bean & cheese burritos, garlic hummus, cheetos and kid pizzas

[@kristenlovesshoes62]

Trader Joe's coconut ice cream in chocolate or strawberry is the best thing there!!! So yummy😋

[@amylynnthompson]

+Kristen Cray omg yummmmmmm I'm literally going to pick it up today

[@lunalaguna6173]

Love the Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, Lentil Wraps from the pre-made section, Green and White Iced Tea, Stevia Lemonade, and Pretzel Slims (both the chocolate covered and regular).

[@DivideThatBy9Please]

yay! so many new things for me to try! My faves from TJ's are: frozen potato pancakes, frozen chicken tenders, frozen chicken masala meal, frozen macarons, BlueFin moscato, and their California rolls. I also love to buy their produce because it's so cheap (especially compared to Whole Foods' organic produce.)

[@franpennell6609]

Have you tried the vegetable fried rice and the orange chicken? Awesome!!

[@melissaonorati2243]

Fran I want to buy that soon

[@chevy6566]

This was great. I never have time to shop around when I go. So I made a list to try a lot of your favs... thank you

[@PHILLIPSFamBam]

We are major Trader Joe's fanatics! Love hauls! We love the Siracha Bacon Jerky, Spicy Mango, Chicken Fried Rice and Orange Chicken!

[@jessicainga26]

most tomato sauces have sugar in the ingredients to contradict the acidity of all the tomatoes. With bigger brands they don't always use the best quality tomato so the sugar is there to mask that which is why it's one of the first ingredients. with better quality sauces the sugar is there to enhanceas opposed to cover up.

[@downtownon7thavenue]

I've been wanting to try the almond flour. Thank you for sharing. Great haul.

[@darellescott9012]

Have you tried the Trader Joe's 21 salute seasoning?

[@cosmicphrog4519]

Darelle Scott I literally add that on everything haha

[@mariamkalamian9231]

Yes. It’s very good, I use it on all types of veggies and chicken.

[@ccinhd]

Darelle Scott yesssssss!! that’s pretty much like a daily staple in our home ✨

[@lovethischaos2234]

Darelle Scott it’s my favorite!!!

[@lovethischaos2234]

Darelle Scott we are also obsessed with the Everyday Seasoning. My husband puts it on everything!

[@roliboom]

Trader Joe's is my life! Some favorites: chocolate almond horns, edamame hummus, sliced smoked Gouda cheese, organic blue corn tortilla chips, lemon pepper grinder, dried mango slices, in the frozen section I love the little mushroom turnovers and edamame/tofu "chicken nuggets". I love that pineapple juice too! There is loads more I could add lol

[@BrendaRadder]

Chimichurri Rice!!!! Add some shrimp or diced chicken. One pan meal and everyone who tries it LOVES it.

[@mollielichter1371]

I bought the turkey and loved it! But I opened it after I saw that you're supposed to use it within 3 days after opening... does it last longer?

[@graceday7203]

Strange thing about cilantro - I used to think the very same thing. The first time I had it I seriously thought the restaurant hadn't rinsed the soap off of their dishes! I hated it for years! I guess my taste buds must have changed, because I don't taste soap at all now; to me, anything with cilantro reminds me of an elegant summer meal on a cruise ship. I love it so much that I grow my own. I LOVE Trader Joe's gluten-free waffles. I've never had anyone make a negative comment about the taste, or even suspect they were anything other than a very good-tasting waffle.

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

The mini chicken tacos are such a favorite! Love their Greek yogurt too, and the Ghost Pepper chips....just love TJs

[@Mimi-se3mb]

Great video! I love your timing- to the point energetic and informative. Have you tried the frozen riced cauliflower and frozen stir fry rocked cauliflower...life-changing.

[@MaKaylaJ26]

My closest trader joes is 26 miles worth it?

[@iamhollykaitlyn]

MaKayla J yes.

[@amylynnthompson]

+MaKayla J 100%! STOCK UP!

[@stephanierivera9754]

MaKayla J it's worth it but be sure to have an empty fridge/pantry and bring an open mind! Trader Joes is a whole new world! Also, make a list of things you'd like to find and see what they have there!

[@Rishy223]

Mine is 75 miles. Worth it!!!

[@DH-fo1uw]

MaKayla J definitely worth it

[@danacox325]

I'm so excited you did this video!!! I went to Trader Joes for the first time the other day and didn't know what to get. I'll be back for sure! Would love to see some cooking videos of the dinners you make with the cauliflower rice.

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

Dana Cox I hope we see plenty of recipes. I've been dying to see someone cook fried rice using the riced cauliflower. It looks so good.

[@patrickroe2240]

I will totally second thar recommendation on their bruschetta sauce. My only complaint is once you open it, it goes off REALLY quickly. If you're making it for a party, or a family of four, then no problem, but if you're single, know once you pop that top, you have about five days of refrigerated, and then no more. Super yummy though.

[@ashleywatson7195]

What is that ceramic Toad in the background and where did you get it?!?!?! 😍😍😍😍

[@jkoluch]

I'm so so sad we don't have a Trader Joe's. :( Our city has been trying for a long time to get one, but to no avail.

[@melissaonorati2243]

jkoluch I am so sorry for your loss of not having a Trader Joe's; lol I really hope there will be a Trader Joe's in your city soon, God bless

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

I have never seen the lasagna. I love mushrooms, so that should be good. Have you tried the shrimp burgers?

[@Thywillbedone2810]

Thank you for the video! Can you tell me if they carry a lot of organic products?

[@amylynnthompson]

+Karinx3x they do!!!!

[@darkapothecary4116]

but what are the prices like. or price around what?

[@Unajanay]

TJ prices are a lot cheaper than Whole Foods. You could spend $100 on the same items and leave with 3 or 4 bags at TJ where as at Whole Foods you'd leave with 1 or 2.

[@jennirogan1284]

I forget what exactly it's called, but there is a guacamole with yogurt in it that is INCREDIBLE. Seriously life changing

[@CmatthYBR]

The reduced guilt chunky guacamole with Greek yogurt?

[@kaileydavis]

Yay! I was the 1000 like! I just did a video like this and I loved watching yours because there are so many things I want to go back and try now!

[@AmberGilbertson]

some of my favs are the mac and cheese balls, blood orange soda, thai peanut chicken noodle salad (not sure of the exact name) , their french roast coffee, any of the cold pressed juices, and the pot stickers. i could go on and on but these are a few.

[@itskrisbtw7016]

Yes! I've been thinking of shopping at Trader Joe's, this was so damn helpful! I always enjoy your sense of humor and personality. 💟🌼💟

[@CaseKassie]

The green Sriracha sauce!!! I put it on my reduced guilt Mac n cheese & I have done slow cooker fajitas with it too it's BOMB. Their chicken dumplings are good with soy sauce. There are so many things I love from TJ's❤

[@tvmom]

Cilantro tastes like what I imagine green dish soap tastes like. I'm with you!

[@reneebegley8266]

You don't eat it by itself. It is like parsley, you put it in things, lol. It doesn't taste like that at all but if you don't like it you don't. "Coriander has multiple health benefits. Coriander or cilantro is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. ... In addition, coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene." It's really good for you. Article here: www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-coriander.html

[@paulah5276]

I'm not sure if anyone else said this before me, but there is a certain percentage of the population for whom cilantro tastes like soap, it doesn't matter how it's prepared or how little is in a recipe, it's definitely a difference in taste not a like/dislike of the flavor.

[@annabellev.2496]

The chocolate cat cookies and the cranberry white chocolate oatmeal dunkers are my favorites!!

[@MadelineBertarelli]

love your TJ hauls! they inspire me to make more grocery haul videos! keep it up, XO

[@nicolemazz7443]

Just found your channel! LOVE your bubbly personality and amazing content! *goes back to binge-watching you!*

[@michellereames1680]

The TJ pumpkin muffins are seasonal but soooo good. Also they have different sorts of juices, I think pressed juices, and the watermelon one is AMAZING

[@amylynnthompson]

+Michelle Reames the watermelon one is MAH FAAAAAVVVV!!! I've been checking every time I go just incase it's arrived for summer already lol 🤗🤗🤗🍉🍉🍉

[@heidihudgins4793]

My closest Trader Joe’s is about an hour away, but you make me wanna take the journey!!!!

[@maureenfloralpark9510]

Thanks, great tips! FYI almond flour at Costco 11.49 for 3lb bag.

[@alexandracooper3943]

I LOVE Trader Joes. When I lived in San Luis Obispo I would go there all the time. Now I'm back in Oregon and the closest one is like two hours away. 😭 I always stock up on coconut water there, its really affordable. I also love the inner peas! A few years ago they had personal pizzas. There was a goat cheese one that was BOMB. Like a take and bake one.

[@jenniferwellman5311]

I love the frozen things that have the little disks, where you have to sauté it. I love that idea and the gnocchi is there is fantastic, like my guilty pleasure is the gnocchi, with Gorgonzola. I don't have a lot but, Yum!!!!

[@amylynnthompson]

+jennifer wellman omg I️ love the sauce discs! I️ know exactly what you’re talking about. I️ love the other frozen gnochhi one! I️ haven’t tried the Gorgonzola one yet. Mainly cause gnochhi is my fav and I️ know I’ll get addicted lol

[@goodnplenty2468]

I have been searching for the pumpkin pie spice and the Harvest sauce.....have not found them

[@RainieRobinson]

All time favorite topics== mine too! Love Trader Joe's! Great video. I did a haul video too, but now I need to go back and get some of that salsa!

[@rhapsdy6]

Did you ever do a video on the breakfast hash?

[@simonecobb8903]

If you like ginger, try the ginger cookies in the bag !!! they have pieces of ginger in them and they are so good. Ginger is good for you too !!!!!! xo SImone

[@nancynelson5411]

Simone Cobb dip them in the lemon curd...yum!

[@ShannahBarrett]

I agree that their salsa is the best store bought salsa ever! I also love their sausages (sundried tomato chicken and sweet Italian chicken). Their cookies are the bomb as well. I actually like the vegan ones (oatmeal chocolate chip or chocolate chip with walnuts) better than the non vegan ones since they have sea salt in them so they aren't too sweet! Their coconut creamer is awesome too... tastes just like real creamer IMO!

[@kendallb5882]

cilantro tasting like soap is a genetic predesposition! it's so crazy definitely. my favorite pasta sauce from trader joes is the tomato basil vodka sauce it's so creamy and yummy. you HAVE to try the sublime cookie ice cream sandwiches! they are life changing

[@violetjane7152]

Wow thanks for the suggestions, I always pick up the same stuff now I'm going to have to pick up some of the grocery items off your haul, especially the ketchup. Great haul, and by the way I do love those tacos.

[@amylynnthompson]

+Sarah Drake yay!!! You will LOVE the ketchup 👍🏻 and yes those tacos are amazing!!

[@rhiclifton1278]

what nail polish are you wearing?

[@fesnails]

not trader Joe's related. but try to seventh generation unscented dish soap. plant based and works really well. they have lavender as I believe.

[@ccinhd]

Loved this vid!! We're TJ fanatics!! My kiddos aren't fans of the organic ketchup, but I LOVE it!! Also in love with pesto so absolutely planning to pick that up on our next trip this wknd. We used to live 60 miles from a TJ...now we're only 11 miles from one since we relocated...LIFE WINNING 🤸🏽‍♀️

[@alisacapretta641]

Hi Amy!! I am so entertained by your videos!!! Thank you for doing them! Suggestion...have you tried the Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce especially with the Trader Joe's Tofu Edamame Nuggets??? OMG! To freaking die for!❣️

[@michellesunshinestar]

Have you tried their mac and cheese bites. If they ever stop selling them............................

[@amylynnthompson]

+Michelle Sunshinestar lollllll! I've never tried them 😬 I always look at them but refrain from purchasing them lol 😜

[@michellesunshinestar]

I had them at a restaurant once and loved them. Then I found them at Trader Joes, I'm going to get some tomorrow when I go with my mom. :)

[@theamethyst93]

I looooove Trader Joe's!!!!! They have an olive tapenade that would go great with those reduced guilt pita chips

[@juelle626]

I'm also obsessed with Trader Joe's and you've given me ideas for new things I'm going to try. I'd really like it if you would do a paleo recipe

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I have to tell you what I learned about Cilantro- I complained at a Mexican Restaurant that our salsa tasted "soapy". They brought me more and it still tasted soapy. The waitress spoke to the chef and conveyed back to me "it's the Cilantro". I never heard of it, so I thought "I guess I just hate Cilantro". right? Wrong (and this is why I am sharing it with you!) it turns out (now that I am growing my own veggies and herbs) that Cilantro ONLY tastes soapy when the plant goes to seed. It "should" be harvested before going to seed for true flavor. Bam! there you go. It's not you, it's them. Now I enjoy tons of Cilantro in my home made salsa! Pass it on!

[@danielt6689]

No, that's incorrect. IT'S NOT THE FAULT OF THE GROWER OR THE RESTAURANT. It's very well documented that the cause of the soapy taste is genetic. Cilantro contains a certain chemical - an aldehyde - which is responsible for that soapy taste. Most of us cannot detect this chemical, so the cilantro taste fine. However, some people have a different gene in their DNA make up. This gene makes the smell receptors in their nose extra sensitive to this chemical. Unlike us, their noses can pick up smell of this chemical which is why the same salsa (or anything else containing cilantro) will taste fine to some and soapy to others.

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@danielt6689 Agree 100% with Daniels comment. So two people eating the same salsa may have totally diff taste experience...some people are incredibly sensitive to it. I love cilantro in my salsa but others in the household experience a odd soapy taste (at varying degrees). varyingsoap

[@SarahKateHunt]

TJ's Canned Corn is a pantry staple for us. I do not like canned veggies, but this is the next best thing to fresh when corn isn't in season. Also, the Belgian Chocolate Pudding. OMG if you are craving chocolate, this is the solution and I am satisfied after just a few bites. It's so rich and thick, and chocolaty. Oh and Bacon Ends and Pieces. Seriously the best bacon I've ever had (and I usually only buy from a local farm).

[@klmjtr]

I love that you are so concise and right to the point! Great video.

[@courtneyl905]

I would die if I didn't have two close by me. I love most of your favorites and will definitely try out the other suggestions! Some of my favorites are: the lite shredded Mexican and mozzarella cheese (best taste and macros!); sea salt butterscotch caramels; USA made and limited ingredient dog treats - also they have $3 bottles of wine. I mean what else do I need in life? (Ohhh and if you're really treating yourself, their brioche bread makes the best French toast) andddd don't even get me started on their THANKSGIVING CHIPS ❤

[@bluedrgn52]

My boyfriend gets the apple walks into a bar cereal bars and eats them every day with a yogurt for his breakfast. He loves them. Since we started buying them he was like, "HOW did I ever think nutrigrain bars were good?" lol. I love the fig ones. It's like a fig newton, but in a cereal bar and healthier. Those pita chips are freaking amazing. Kettle corn. Mmm. Also, I've never seen those cinnamon apple snack sticks at my Trader Joe's! I'm gonna have to ask for those next time I go in. I see the same type of thing, but they're veggie and not apple cinnamon. I also detest cilantro with an almighty passion, but I love chips and salsa, so I'll have to try that salsa. Trader Joe's ketchup is the bomb. Omg, the mini chicken tacos. I can't keep them in the house or I'll eat them all. I have no willpower. lol. I need to find that mac and cheese, because that sounds amazing and worth it. Their produce is always so good, and worth the little bit of extra money. (Trader Joe's is a bit more pricey than our local grocery here in Ohio, but it's not too bad. The freshness and healthiness and tastiness of it is worth the extra money.) We LOVE the Paneer (and Chicken) Tika Masala and Garlic Naan when we're in the mood for Indian at home. My favorite snack from there are these cheddar cheese baked sticks. They're amazing when I want something cheesy and crunchy. My daughter loves the "inner peas" to snack on too.

[@chineseslaves1971]

Try their chicken salads in the refrigerated section, about 3 different types. I would buy it years ago, it was like homemade and good on crackers. Be careful not to buy a bunch of snacks. It’s easy to do when it’s better quality, but the point of grocery shopping is to buy all of the food groups. Their dairy, eggs and fruit was a good deal, like others there. They have a nice cheese and yogurt section, try drinkable and seasonal ones. I’m closer to Sprouts which I like alot because of the high meat and chicken, etc. quality. It’s better I have that, plus their bulk bins. It has a deli. It’s more for the cook but has prepared, TJs is more prepared food and full of snacks. I use a combo of Sprouts, Walmart grocery store, Costco, Vons. They all have good deals. Vons has a phone app with discounts. TJs is actually pretty expensive because you are buying lots of little pre-made portions. Years ago I walked out with one bag and it was $80.00. I’m happy with where I go. I have noticed food prices rising a lot..it’s crazy.

[@veronicav3010]

Okay one day I grabbed that tomato basil and the employee told me to try the canned Toscano marinara sauce. I don’t typically go for canned sauces but it is 👌🏽

[@gardnerlove]

Their gyoza, dried mango, Kung pao chicken, are some of my favs! Loved the video, first one I've seen and I think I'll subscribe 💕

[@robinrogers9018]

Try their Raisin Rosemary Crisp crackers. It sounds awful, but I swear they are divine. They also have Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps in the Fall that are fantastic and sell out very quickly. If you like fruit, their Caribbean Fruit Floe bars are super packed with actual chunks of tropical fruit and are only 80 calories each. A summer staple at my house. Finally, their organic strawberry lemonade is the best. Great video! I watched all the commercials.

[@reneebegley8266]

Calories is just energy units in food. You have to count the carbs minus fiber. Also pay attention to what they are made out of and the oils used if any. If they are corn must be organic or they will be GMO.

[@DejaGrow]

OMG Trader Joe's have little crispy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and they are like crack to me. Dunk those little crack nuggets in some milk and damn. So good.