Punch up salads, ice cream, casserolesyou name itwith these budget-friendly finds at TJs.
Its incredibly popular and busy.
Seriously, the Trader Joes down the street from where I live is alwaysalwaysbusy.
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And for good reason.
The small shop has great prices, welcoming employees, very inexpensive wine and an inviting shopping experience.
What truly sets Trader Joes apart, however, is the high-quality and often-unique food.
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you could get an assortment of nuts like almonds, pecans and peanuts at a very reasonable price.
Even dried fruit is a good buy.
Around the holidays, Ill pick up turkey stock, crackers, cheeses and jams.
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Note: Prices and availability may differ by location.
Their tuna (4 oz.
Use a can or two for atuna salador acasserole.
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But dont stop at tuna.
Try their other products like smoked oysters in olive oil (3 oz.
for $3.49), sardines in olive oil (3.75 oz.
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for $2.49) and smoked trout in canola oil (3.9 oz.
for $4.49).
Freeze-Dried Fruit
Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being an astronaut.
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The real reason I wanted to be an astronaut was for the freeze-dried food.
Today I like to add some to my morningparfait, homemadegranolaandtrail mixes.
At TJs, the freeze-dried fruit is $3.99 for a 1.2-ounce bag.
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The freeze-dried tart cherries are my favorite.
I especially love them ground to a fine powder and stirred into yogurt or even no-churn ice cream.
Specifically, I use their seasoning blends for one very specific thing: popcorn.
Plantain Chips
Like popcorn, plantain chips are another one of my favorite snacks.
What is a chip doing on a list like this?
Its a quick and delicious meal, and the plantain chips give it a satisfying crunch and unique flavor.
bag for just $1.99.
A 12-ounce package of 4 sells for $2.99.
