Trader Joe's Cheese

[Bob_Wood]

@Michael Sopher

Funny, but I’ve tried a few of their cheeses after they opened in my area and was underwhelmed. I found basics like the cheddar, gouda and fontina to be less good and somehow less frash than what I get at my local Fairway and no advantage on price either. In fact, TJ’s has no cost advantage on a lot of things like meat and dairy. I was sort of surprised after they opened, I had expected something more.

Comparison and an example as an afterthought. St. Andre is $9.99 per pound at TJ’s here. I think that’s it, but it might be as high as $11.99 No matter. At the supermarkets, it’s $18.99 and that’s if you can find it. It’s more yet at the specialty stores and cheese shops.

[Linda_Baehr]

@Z Scheiner

@Linda Baehr

For the nut buyers out there, try their skin-on marcona almonds. They are very addictive.

omgthesearesogood

iknowright?

[Frank_Deis]

There is a Fairway in Paramus NJ on E. Ridgewood. We drive past it when we visit our friends’ country place up near Woodstock NY, and often stop in for a quick shopping trip. It is a bastion of wonderfulness for sure!!

My son likes TJ, I haven’t been quite as impressed – and there isn’t one really close to me.

[Michael_Sopher]

I was in Fairway this afternoon, saw St Andre for $16/lb. One day I’ll buy it and TJ’s and compare. By an large though, the cheeses have not impressed. For meats I find the TJ prices the same or higher and the quality diff is wide. I am not a fan of prepared frozen food so I have no coment on that, produce isn’t even a consideration at TJ compared to Fairway.

@Bob Wood

@Michael Sopher

Funny, but I’ve tried a few of their cheeses after they opened in my area and was underwhelmed. I found basics like the cheddar, gouda and fontina to be less good and somehow less frash than what I get at my local Fairway and no advantage on price either. In fact, TJ’s has no cost advantage on a lot of things like meat and dairy. I was sort of surprised after they opened, I had expected something more.

Comparison and an example as an afterthought. St. Andre is $9.99 per pound at TJ’s here. I think that’s it, but it might be as high as $11.99 No matter. At the supermarkets, it’s $18.99 and that’s if you can find it. It’s more yet at the specialty stores and cheese shops.

[Bob_Wood]

I buy the following at TJ’s because the prices can’t be touched except at Costco for ridiculous portions on some items:

Romaine Hearts
Reggiano
Fresh mozzarella
Olive oil for cooking
Canned tomatoes
Nuts
Some dairy
Jarred roasted red peppers and Kalamata olives
Pop-up sponges
Lavender soap
The real Greek feta in brine
St. Andre
Emmenthaler and gruyere
Generic triple creme brie
Goat cheese
Pre-grated “parmesan” and “romano” for when I’m making something where real Reggiano is a waste
Bagged baby spinach
Charcoal

I’m sure there are more things, but that’s what I can come up with off the top of my head. I don’t buy meat there except some salumi now and then. They used to have a good pate campagna, but I haven’t seen it lately.

[Rick_Gregory]

@Bob Wood

I buy the following at TJ’s because the prices can’t be touched except at Costco for ridiculous portions on some items:


Pop-up sponges
Lavender soap

[Barry_L_i_p_t_o_n]

@Bob Wood

I buy the following at TJ’s because the prices can’t be touched except at Costco for ridiculous portions on some items:

Romaine Hearts
Reggiano
Fresh mozzarella
Olive oil for cooking
Canned tomatoes
Nuts
Some dairy
Jarred roasted red peppers and Kalamata olives
Pop-up sponges
Lavender soap
The real Greek feta in brine
St. Andre
Emmenthaler and gruyere
Generic triple creme brie
Goat cheese
Pre-grated “parmesan” and “romano” for when I’m making something where real Reggiano is a waste
Bagged baby spinach
Charcoal

I’m sure there are more things, but that’s what I can come up with off the top of my head. I don’t buy meat there except some salumi now and then. They used to have a good pate campagna, but I haven’t seen it lately.

Colombo Turkey (low salt for me, but they have more flavorful varieties)
Pistachio nuts
Cashews
Dried Peaches
Dried Cherries
Produce (as good as Whole Paycheck and cheaper, but not as cheap as Costco)
Crackers
Bottled Water
Egg White Salad
Yogurt
Hummus
Seaweed Snacks
Chicken Burgers
Mornignstar Light Links and veggieburgers
Shrimp Potstickers
Lime Frozen Bars (best 60 calorie dessert evah!)
Etc.

(I have no doubt that I’d shop at Fairway over TJs, but this board exists west of the hudson too).

[Linda_Baehr]

@Bob Wood

The real Greek feta in brine

I LOVE that stuff!

[Bob_Wood]

@Linda Baehr

@Bob Wood

The real Greek feta in brine

I LOVE that stuff!

I KNEW there was a reason I love you, Leenda.

Boobio Iatropoulos

[Nancy_Dolce]

@Bob Wood

@Linda Baehr

@Bob Wood

The real Greek feta in brine

I LOVE that stuff!

I KNEW there was a reason I love you, Leenda.

Boobio Iatropoulos

Congratulations!

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

Italian black truffle cheese.

IIRC, it’s $9 or $10 per pound, or something ridiculously cheap for a cheese that tasty. It basically tastes like a jack or provolone with black truffle. It’s sublime.

[Bob_Wood]

@Rick Gregory

@Bob Wood

I buy the following at TJ’s because the prices can’t be touched except at Costco for ridiculous portions on some items:


Pop-up sponges
Lavender soap

You have a problem with space-saving sponges and fragrant showering?

[Dick_Krueger]

This morning I bought Double Cream Brie at TJ’s, Stilton Blue at Kaune’s, and Affinois Goat Brie at La Montanita Co-op

[Stuart_BeauneHead_Niemtzow]

Sounds like you had a busy morning, Dick.

Seems that you know your whey around there.

[Dick_Krueger]

I have a number of shops that I purchase from.

[Cris_Whetstone]

@Scott Butler

Picked up some cheese over the weekend because of the ridiculous prices. This block of cheddar is very Vermont Cheddar in style, and was only $3. Fantastic flavor. We also got a 3 pack of goat cheeses for $3, and a big block of Monterey Jack for $3. Quite the deals.

Trying this tonight. Great rec, Scott. Nice dry white cheddar style backed up by soft creaminess. Tasty with some British beers.

[Scott_Butler]

@Cris Whetstone

@Scott Butler

Picked up some cheese over the weekend because of the ridiculous prices. This block of cheddar is very Vermont Cheddar in style, and was only $3. Fantastic flavor. We also got a 3 pack of goat cheeses for $3, and a big block of Monterey Jack for $3. Quite the deals.

Trying this tonight. Great rec, Scott. Nice dry white cheddar style backed up by soft creaminess. Tasty with some British beers.

Glad you liked it WetRock! I am running to TJ’s this weekend and will look up some of the others mentioned in this thread.

[Greg_Golec]

@Brian G r a f s t r o m

Italian black truffle cheese.

IIRC, it’s $9 or $10 per pound, or something ridiculously cheap for a cheese that tasty. It basically tastes like a jack or provolone with black truffle. It’s sublime.

Had this for the first time recently and it’s amazing. Highly recommended!

[Jeff_Allison]

Just picked up some St. André, Italian black truffle cheese, and Manchego. Looking forward to trying them this weekend.

[Brett_Johnson]

@Greg Golec

@Brian G r a f s t r o m

Italian black truffle cheese.

IIRC, it’s $9 or $10 per pound, or something ridiculously cheap for a cheese that tasty. It basically tastes like a jack or provolone with black truffle. It’s sublime.

Had this for the first time recently and it’s amazing. Highly recommended!

Completely agree, the TJ’s truffle cheese is awesome and a great value!

But, if you want to try a black truffle cheese that will blow your mind, find some sottocenere. Off-the-charts GOOD and worthy of the tariff.