Trader Joe's Appreciation Society

"I found something cool at 'Trader'...." A lot of my conversations begin this way - how about you? OK, the pre-packaged fruit/vegetable scenario is a drag and a crap shoot so I avoid them but if your throwing together an impromptu cocktail party or just trying to stretch your weekly grocery budget there's no better place to go. Whether its staples or treats everybody has their favorites. Here's my top 10 in no particular order:

1. Rosemary Marcona almonds
2. Edamame Hummus
3. Organic Blue Cheese dressing - tangy & fresh
4. Extra-virgin olive oil - best price in town
5. Frozen steel-cut oatmeal
6. Manzanita olives - great price and a martini must!
7. Caramelized onion/ham Alsace "pizza"
8. Cheese enchiladas
9. Pelligrino - best price in town
10. White cheddar cheese popcorn

This could change tomorrow but that's my choice for today. Maybe we can get Patty to post hers too...