The Thing about Trader Joes
By snowy
@snowy22315 (182344)
United States
May 6, 2022 8:26am CST
So, Trader Joes is very popular, and I like shopping there from time to time, but what I dislike is that they don't have a lot of items that normal grocery stores have. I mean, I know they are supposed to be an affordable and trendy health food store, but would it kill them to carry yeast?.What's wrong with that? I was thinking of making bread today, but can't do it without yeast. Also, all of their pepperoni is uncured. I thought I would get some pepperoni yesterday, but no immediate plans for pizza and I don't want it turning all slimy on me. I could have put it in the freezer I guess, but I didn't think of that then. I like stores that carry what I need.
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@RebeccasFarm (90481)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 May 22
Yeah I know what you mean..they should carry a few staples like that..it would be very convenient for people.
You know I have never shopped at a Trader Joes..there are a few here but too far away for me.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
Yes, I was at Costco and Trader Joes, and still don't have everything I need. I could have purchased both of those at Costco, but I don't need amounts of either of those that would feed an army.
Also, I wanted a yellow onion, but not going to pay .99 for one, when I have a bag of red at home.
Also, I wanted a yellow onion, but not going to pay .99 for one, when I have a bag of red at home.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (90481)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 May 22
@snowy22315 Yes that is the other issue with the Costco places..too much too big
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
@RebeccasFarm Yes, if it is something you are going to use a lot of or divide and use as gifts or something it is OK, but for the average person or even family, it is alot!
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
6 May 22
I also prefer to get all my grocery items on my list from the same place. It's convenient. I am sorry that they don't have some of the items that you needed.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
Yes, there is a little store on the way home though, I could have stopped there, but they wont let you use any plastic under a 5.00 purchae and I had already spent my cash.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
7 May 22
@arunima25 No, I bought some via arts loaf. The next time I go ut, I will try to get yeast.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
7 May 22
@snowy22315 Oh! I see.
So, did you finally get some yeast??
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
6 May 22
I like TJs as well, but I don't buy everything that I need there--because of that reason. They just don't have staples--we have a couple of great natural food stores and mills for grain--they also sell yeast and things like that--I hate having to go to a million different stores though--
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
I know, it's annoying to have to go to multiple stores just to get basic things. I am not buying stuff that is way out there or something.
@DaddyEvil (137696)
• United States
7 May 22
pony is always talking about them. I just checked and the closest one is over 4 hours away from me. *shrug*
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
7 May 22
Guess you won't be visiting anytime soon!
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@DaddyEvil (137696)
• United States
7 May 22
@snowy22315 Probably not... I have trouble getting Pretty to go into our city with me, let alone a city further away.
@dgobucks226 (35770)
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7 May 22
I've shopped there a few times. Their product selection is definitely very unique. Not a store for everyday shopping needs.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
7 May 22
Not really no. It is more of a peciality tore.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
@CarolDM I hear you...it's a little crazy.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
TJ's here isnt really any further away than anything else of note. So, I will make an appearance occasionally there on a weekday. Weekends are out of the question. It is a mob scene.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 22
@snowy22315 I only go shopping on weekends if there is an emergency.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
6 May 22
I don't think I ever shopped at one. Sounds like they have strange food.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
6 May 22
They specialize in healthy kinds of foods. I have gotten a few winners from there.
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