Favorite item at Trader Joe's? (Eden: shop, food, best)

[travlingrlclt]

I've recently discovered this wonderful place in south charlotte. I've had some really yummy items. When I was in the store today it seems everyone in the aisles will pipe in on "oh you've got to try this".
So what are your favorite items there.
So far I love the Shrimp Gyoza's, key lime pie, fish taco's, mac and cheese.
I'd love to hear what else I should try. I can't believe how inexpensive things are as well!

[Jake Ryan]

They have these preservative free chocolate chip cookies in a white bag. They are sweetened with molasses, and I have set a record of eating a whole bag in about a day.

They are delicious.....

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by travlingrlclt

I've recently discovered this wonderful place in south charlotte. I've had some really yummy items. When I was in the store today it seems everyone in the aisles will pipe in on "oh you've got to try this".
So what are your favorite items there.
So far I love the Shrimp Gyoza's, key lime pie, fish taco's, mac and cheese.
I'd love to hear what else I should try. I can't believe how inexpensive things are as well!

I love the Shrimp Gyoza!!! I'll base my recommendations on that.

Also in the frozen aisle, try the Potato Medley in with the Italian stuff.

In produce, the Confetti potatoes make incredible fried potatoes.

Try the General Tsao's sauce. One bottle will last longer than you think. It's sweetened with sugar, not corn syrup.

There's other items, but I'm sure others will want to recommend things.

[SunnyKayak]

ooo the items they have on display above the regular food is just evil!

I finish a bag of the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter filled Pretzel rolls in day

Evil I say just EVIL

[cheesehead1]

The ginger cats don't last long at all in our house. I also love the sea salt brownies and these other delicious chocolatey gooey super-thin cookies. Their hummus is excellent as well. There are so many great items!
Not a food item, but the safari is a great way to keep my "little helper" busy while we shop.

[steve54]

Originally Posted by travlingrlclt

I've recently discovered this wonderful place in south charlotte. I've had some really yummy items. When I was in the store today it seems everyone in the aisles will pipe in on "oh you've got to try this".
So what are your favorite items there.
So far I love the Shrimp Gyoza's, key lime pie, fish taco's, mac and cheese.
I'd love to hear what else I should try. I can't believe how inexpensive things are as well!

TRy the 'Goddess" salad dressing

[theLemur]

Since I just relocated here, and being that I am a vegetarian, I was worried about good food stores. You can imagine my relief when I fount not one, but two Trader Joe's

Woohoo!

[aarononymous]

Licorice and the unsweetened dried lychee (sp?)

[travlingrlclt]

Ahh..I see you all are all naming desserts!

[West&East]

I second the macaroni and cheese. It is the best frozen mac and cheese you can get. My daughter also loves the chicken pot pies.
I LOVE the feta cheese from Israel. It is called Pastures of Eden. It is just the best.
They have great quinoa plus a great mix of Israeli couscous, quinoa, and some other stuff that cooks quickly, looks pretty, and tastes great.
They have awesome frozen chocolate croissants that you defrost overnight, they rise up, then you bake them. Yummy.
I like their prepared salads too.
Also the teriaki chicken (frozen).
Also the Hawaiian short ribs (meat case)- they grill up really quick and have a great marinade.
I also could go on and on, but will stop here.
Here is a website for TJ fans: traderjoesfan.com
It is independent of trader joes. It will give you the scoop on new products, reviews, etc.