Trader Joes - what to buy??

Hello all, I am making my first trip to Trader Joes (Thanks to the new Mallard Creek store in Charlotte -YEAH!). Other than the famous buffalo burgers, what else is worth buying???? Thanks,

Hello to my friend Liz!   You know what.. Trader Joe's did not impress me.  I could not even find the buffalo burgers.  :(  Everything I did buy was good.. but not good enough for me to drive that far for groceries.  :)

Hey Jen! How are you?  Boy, have I missed you.  I almost called you on your cell phone the other day, just to chat to my long-lost sister. How's your mom?? Oh, BTW - Saturday I went to the famous LKN Goodwill and racked up.  I got 7 pairs shorts and 1 pair capris for 29.00.  WhooHoo!  Thought of you! PM or call me sometime......

Hey Girl!  I was thinking about you the other day too!  We should meet in Charlotte for a playdate.  I know our kids would have a blast.   Call me any old time you wish. Ive missed talking to my long lost sister too.  Mom is fine.. and I have slipped into a size 10.  I think I may be able to wear 8's too.. but am afraid to try.  LOL Let me know what you think about a play date.  :) Jenn

OMG Liz, Buy out the whole store!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I miss that store soooo much!  When I lived in San Diego I used to go about once a week, between that and Henry's (a fresh food market, all kinds of fruits and veggies) I would be set!   I haven't been in about 3 years so I don't even know what they carry now...  I just wanted to say how much I missed that store and that you're lucky to have one!  Dang, I'm jelous - lol! Have a great day!

Here is what I buy, mind you some stuff is for my BF but I still only buy him healthier stuff too :-) I go there everyweek, as you will see! hehe (I dont eat seafood or much beef so you will see its not on the list, when I do eat beef/meats I usually buy them the day I eat it or the day before) Frozen Buffalo Burgers Chili Lime Chicken Burgers Cajuin Turkey Burgers Edamame  Turkey Meatballs TJs 99% FF Bean Burritos TJS Terikayi Chicken and Rice bowl (I havent tried yet, somebody on here reccomended) Mixed Fruit Veggie Chicken Nuggets Fresh RF Muenster Slices RF Havarti Slices RF Brie Low Carb Tortillas  Whole Wheat Pita (the medium size) Whole Wheat English Muffins Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Fiber Muffins - Cranberry Apple (they have pomegrante too, but Im allergic! poo) Chili Cheese Dip (thou they havent had for a while now) Mild Salsa TJs 0% Greek yogurt LF Cabot Sour Cream 99% FF Ground Turkey FF Milk Veggies/Fruit -  Sliced Granny Smith Apples Organic Bananas Organic Baby Spinach Organic Broccoli Slaw TJs Bagged Green Leaf lettuce heads Organic Raspberries (when they arnt super xpensive!) Grocery -  TJs Multigrain Crackers Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers Think! Thin brand protein bars Baked cheese curls (like cheetos) w/Jalepeno Soy Crisps - I get the greek and the cheese kind, the bbq is sweet/smokey and I no likey Smar****er (cheaper than anywhere else) TJs FF Balsamic Dressing (SUPER good!) Whole Wheat pancake mix Fiber Fruit bars Turkey Chili (canned) Baked Blue Corn Chips (which they are out of a lot) If no baked corn chips I get the Multigrain Chips w/Flax Stuff I havent/dont buy but its good to check out A coworker reccomended TJs jalepeno hot sauce, I will get this weekend and try TJs maranara/sketti sauce is no sugar added, it lacks flavor but you can spice it up natural pnut butter stevia sweetner they have a great dried fruits/nuts section

Jennifer, you have the most awesome list!!  I'm printing it up.

Hey Jennifer: Your list is awesome just like the rest of the info you give to us.   One question as I haven't had the chance to call my Nut....how long was it before you can have strawberries or blackberries.   I would love to whip a few up in my blender and add to my vanilla shake for breakfast and get some fruit to boot.   I have been very fortunate to tolerate everything I have tried but fruits and veggies are still scarey.  Had broccoli and think i would have been fine only eating the florets but got a stomach ache, prob from the stems.   I still eat baby pears and prunes so i don't have other bathroom issues.   Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Pam

DrM said "no skins or seeds or citrus" until around 5 months out... technically strawberries have those little seeds in them but I added them to my shakes after 2 weeks out and had no issues - blackberries should be fine as well. To flavor a shake really 1-2 pieces of fruit will give you good flavor :-)  At 3 months out I started eating the skins/seeds and later added citrus... I know, shame on me. But I tolerated everything ok and really love a good salad :-)

that is another thing i am dying for ...a salad.   Dr M must have really loosened up in the last 2 years.  After 10 days, he told me to start adding soft foods and then go to regular food as i tolerate and he didn't tell me any foods to stay away from.   How time changes people.   He told me to call the Nut if i had any nutritional questions or to learn to balance my foods.    I really haven't had a problem and take things cautiously. thanks for all your help!  Pam