We moved seven months ago so now a trip to whole foods or TJ isn't something i can do as often so I have to make it 'worth it'. what are some must haves there? What do you love? I have my list but now I just can't stroll the asiles looking, I need suggestions!

The one thing I must have from TJ is bags and bags of frozen edamame.....

Ever since we went to dinner with Val (bluerosemama) and we both discovered how much our babies love it, it has become a staple in our house. I make up a big batch for lunch and then when the older girls come home from school they snack on it, and when dh comes home he finishes it off while waiting for dinner to be ready. lol.

We also get the og spaghetti sauces and other og things because they are less expensive there. I am really bummed out that their herbal shampoo has SLS in it though cuz the price is so good. We do get the conditioner though.

Here's what we get most weeks:

organic baby romaine lettuce or organic baby spring greens
organic baby spinach
organic arugula
organic baby carrots
organic cherry tomatoes
organic pretzels
TLC crackers
edamame
cereal bars
organic frosted flakes cereal
McCann's oatmeal
non rBST cottage cheese
organic whole milk
mozarella (really good price)
smart dogs
veggie deli slices
better than ground
whole wheat mini pita rounds
organic veggie broth
Tongol tuna (canned)
oils
vinegars
organic pesto
nuts (for snacking and homemade nut butters)
frozen organic OJ (it's new)
Potato Medley (frozen)
That's all I can think of for now.

Edited to add Earth Balance and organic butter. It's the cheapest place for organic butter!

Peace,

Kimberly

Multigrain Oatmeal is the only thing that I can't live without from TJ's.

Airborne is another but I think they are more readily avalible at other sources by this time.

Originally posted by BonaDea
Multigrain Oatmeal is the only thing that I can't live without from TJ's.

Airborne is another but I think they are more readily avalible at other sources by this time.

he-he... i bought some of this & never made it, but now we are clearing out all the wheat foods so I made it today....the kids tasted it,each said they were gonna have seconds....by the time they finished their 1st bowl they were all stuffed! Woo-hoo! My kids are always bugging me for food,today I get a reprieve!

When I go to TJs I stock up on any dairy as it is way cheaper than our coop. i buy tons of butter and freeze it. Eggs. Carob covered almonds :)

Barbara's cereal puffins ect.... $2.99 for the big box
Trader Joe's O's
Chocolate Almond Breeze
Trader Joe's Organic Salsa
Veggie Bootie
Annies dressings, especially Goddess!
trader Joe's frozen berries
Chicken Nuggets and fake chicken nuggets
Chai tea

Whole wheat english muffins and whole wheat crackers. We can't get those anywhere else, including the local HFS. Plus their organic marinara sauce is really cheap :)

I get:
Organic Greens (spinich, garden salad mix, and romaine)
Maple Syrup
Og Peanut butter
Edamame
Og Potatoes (when I can, our co-op has ok prices)
Soup mixes (for lazy nights)
Og artichokes (I don't know if they have them right now, but all summer they have the baby ones... OMG so good!)
Og Bell Peppers
Veggie/og half chickens (on sale this can be a great deal!)
Og Coconut oil

Love Val

Originally posted by lakshmi_mama
The one thing I must have from TJ is bags and bags of frozen edamame.....



Do you find it taste okay?? My DS has always loved edamame but the one time I bought frozen at the grocery store they were mushy and no one would touch them... Maybe I heat them wrong? How do you heat them?
TIA!

Thank you mamas!!!! :)

Boil water, drop them in for about 3 to 4 minutes... and then take them out and put a little bit of rock salt, or kosher salt on them. YUMMY!

Love Val

Ps I went today too... they have Kewis, and avacados, not to mention sales on free range chicken thighs and legs. I bought a bunch and put some in the freezer. Then we got snacks... Oh and something to add to the above list.

Mochi... it is a type of Japanese icecream wrapped in rice paste. They are so yummy! The green tea ones are the perfect end to a spicy meal!

Love Val

Thanks for the tips... If this works my DS will live off them! LOL!
Originally posted by BlueRoseMama

Mochi... it is a type of Japanese icecream wrapped in rice paste. They are so yummy! The green tea ones are the perfect end to a spicy meal!

Love Val

Oh I had those! My SIL loves them!

:D

We get the edamame in the pods. (TJ has bags of shelled edamame and I only get that if I am putting them into a soup or something. ) Anja loves how it tastes and it is made even better by being able to pop them out of the pods! :p

Some of the things we always pick up at Whole Foods(I don't shop there exclusively)-

StretchIsland Fruit Leathers (great for lunchboxes)
WholeFoods brand soymilk ($1.19/32 oz)
Tofu
whatever fruits and veggies are on sale
cashews and dried fruits in bulk section
carob covered raisins
quinoa
nutritional yeast
blackstrap molasses
Nature's Gate toothpastes
diaper cream (Weleda or Burt's Bee's)
almond butter

Just wanted to add that technically "mochi" in Japan is simply pounded rice . It is eaten plain with soy sauce or made into sweets (stuffed with sweet beans, or rolled in toasted soy flour with sugar). Whenever I see the "mochi" that is sold at the HFS I always go "huh?". It does sound yummy though )))))

gotta love their ketchup, taste good, is dirt cheap and keeps forever!! The only thing that I don't like is that it comes in a plastic bottle but hey you can't have everything right!?

TJs:
eggs
pacifica almond milk
ezekiel bread (sp sorry)
almond butter
apple cider vinegar
olive oil
organic chicken broth
chicken breast
chicken chow mein (freezer) and stir fry veggies
barbara;s puffins cereal, joe's o's, and granola
unsalted non-rBST butter
honey whole wheat pretzels