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- 1234 March 2012
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"getting Joe-Joes all over your pants"
sounds funnier than
"getting Oreos all over your pants"
VERY cheap toiletries--soaps, shampoos, lotions. Really insanely cheap.
VERY cheap vitamins and supplements
They have a big bottle of tea tree oil that is FIVE BUCKS, you never heard of such a thing in your life
Obviously wine
Good deals on fancy chocolate
Pretty cheap deals on things like nuts. Like a big bag of cashews is way cheaper there than elsewhere, although again you're being a dillweed for not buying in bulk
I think the $5.49 endless box of clementines really can't be beat. Maybe the buy of the century.
When I had a cat I was very into the like 59 cent cans of cat tuna. That is so cheap for a can of fish for your cat!
These are the things I get excited about getting at TJs
Tofu and tofurkey
Thai vegetable gyoza - in the frozen section
Soy Creamy Cherry chocolate chip ice cream - GREAT vegan ice cream
Sea salt and turbinado sugar chocolate covered almonds
Hummus!
At Christmas time they have candy cane Joe joes that taste like thin mints
I also get cashews there, and it seems cheaper than buying in bulk at New Seasons? : /
Flax Oil, Hemp Protein Powder, Toilet Paper, Zinc, Vitamin D... these are all the "essentials" I get from TJs aside from the random snacks.
I do like the pre-cooked lentils that are in the produce section.
frozen chocolate croissants you proof overnight at home (!!!)
tasty bites
nuts/dried fruit/frozen fruit or berries, as stated above
cilantro/lime or peach jars of salsa
edamame hummus
goddess dressing
amazingly cheap cheese
all of the snacks
Guys though, can we discuss the clementines? WHAT GIVES
- why are they so good, so much better than any others anywhere
- why are they so cheap
- how can you eat 5-8 a day and the bag still lasts forever
I have had some awesome tours where, when everyone else was relegated to Del Taco, I was happily munching on rice and stew or granola mixed with peanut butter and maybe a banana. It comes out to like $2 a meal.
it's like $.99
- Those delicious peanut-butter filled pretzels
- The aforementioned dried fruit & nuts - so much cheaper than everywhere else!
- Container of unwrapped PB cups is dangerous - I can eat waaaaay too many of those
- Belgian wafers. So buttery!
- Little frozen snacks for lunchboxes, like mini samosas or mini quiches
- My tastes have evolved, but I am still fond of the Silver Goat chevre log
In general, Trader Joe's is a godsend if you are trying to pack lunches every single day. Their snacks can really help you turn a sandwich or a modest amount of leftovers into a meal.
It got to the point where going to Safeway was exciting!
Runny lame plain yogurt, lots of flavored (ick) low fat yogs, and super-thick bitter greek yogurt.
Can't make me skip Nancy's, TJ, you need to up your game!
Protein for the lazy:
marinated tempeh (there is a cost to laziness, but protein is important) on a sandwich
Dave's Killer
mustard
Swiss (cuz it's figure-friendly)
marinated tempeh straight outta the box
something green.... like pesto B - )
I like tempeh because it has those living creatures on it. I used to be afraid of the mold-looking stuff but then I figured out how yummy it is to eat creatures.
When I cook it, I cut it into big cubes, then just sear the outside... think rare steak!
Tempeh is cool because it comes in a variety of price points and sources.
For example, just about anywhere you can get the Turtle Island tempeh, but then when you go to your local co-op they will have some bad ass fresh fermenting soy planks right in the bulk fridge section. droooollll
I always preferred harder textures... but now I am starting to get why slimy is a major texture in Chinese cuisine. mmm slime drool
2 cakes firm tofu, 12 oz each, pressed
Simple marinade:
1 Tb dark sesame oil
2 1/2 Tb soy sauce
2 1/2 Tb water
Savory marinade:
2 Tb dark sesame oil
2 Tb tamari soy sauce
1 Tb rice wine, sake, or dry sherry
1 Tb rice or cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 Tb finely minced onion
1 Tb grated ginger root
3 Tb water
1/4 - 1/2 tsp hot chili paste (optional)
Preheat oven to 375. Combine the marinade ingredients in a ceramic, glass, enameled, or stainless steel 9-inch baking dish. Cut tofu into cubes or triangles. Place tofu in the baking dish with the marinade. Bake, turning tofu 2 or 3 times during baking, trying not to break the tofu.
Tofu in the simple marinade should bake 35 mins or until browned and most of the marinade is absorbed or evaporated. Tofu in the savory marinade may take a little longer, about 45 minutes.
I used to hate slimey but now I even want some natto...
Thanks for that Moosewood rep! I am going to cook that up like there's no tomorrow.
Blackened tempeh! Marinate it in some goopy combo of sesame oil, soy sauce, tomato paste, garlic, fennel seeds, then dump the whole mess into a pan and steam it for 10 minutes, then FRY it in olive oil until it's brown and crispy. HOLY SHIT
Goes with everything. Spaghetti, or like potatoes and chard, mmmmmmm. salty crispy protein blast!
Also recently gotten into putting slabs of firm tofu in a baking dish and covering with barbecue sauce and baking until it's all bubbly, then eating with rice and greens or brussels.
Also do get a lot of my protein from beans/rice type sources. Try not to eat too much soy. But a couple times a week soy protein blast feels so good to my body
Apparently you can make your own, maybe that would be good.