Favorites at Trader Joe's?

catholiver · May 31, 2018, 2:36am

Thanks SO much. What about in something like this?

maccrogenoff · May 31, 2018, 2:40am

Yes, the pasteurized (not ultra-pasteurized) cream would be perfect for that recipe. Enjoy.

catholiver · May 31, 2018, 2:46am

Thanks. I don’t generally keep cream on hand so this would be a nice addition to my ‘just got home and nothing to cook.’

robert · May 31, 2018, 4:58pm

When I lived in Italy I used to keep UHT cream on hand. It was good for cooking.

You can substitute whipping cream for heavy cream if you don’t mind the additives.

catholiver · May 31, 2018, 5:46pm

As an aside, when you lived in Italy, is that how milk was packaged? In Rio, so I assume all of Brazil, all milk is in tetrapaks, and maximum of one liter. Most was room temp but they kept some refrigerated. I’ve never thought to ask anyone if kids don’t guzzle milk

robert · May 31, 2018, 6:15pm

In Italy, both shelf-stable and refrigerated fresh milk come in used to come in boxes. Fresh now comes in plastic bottles or in cartons with screwcaps.

Kalivs · June 4, 2018, 7:54am

I add a dollop of yoghurt

catholiver · June 23, 2018, 3:55pm

This.

They were sampling it - I try a number of things that way. It’s got a “marinade” that you remove the fish from. Cook over medium two minutes a side covered, then add the marinade and cook one minute over low. It was really good and I’ll be getting more for the freezer.

Happybaker · June 25, 2018, 4:01am

Ohhhhhh. I need to find those - now!

Jase · July 6, 2018, 4:07am

I think I hate you for bringing those to my attention. I will curse your name when I scarf down the entire box in one sitting.

robert · July 29, 2018, 9:43pm

Cheap white taste-off: four Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, a Western Cape blend, and a Hungarian Grüner.

Midlife · July 29, 2018, 9:46pm

Results please??

We’ve been pleased with the Sauvignon Republic and Picton Bay or Tuatea will do in a pinch. Haven’t tried the others.

robert · July 29, 2018, 9:57pm

Haven’t even opened them yet.

robert · July 29, 2018, 10:50pm

I think the $6 Raorao is the winner. I don’t like the 2017 Sauvignon Republic ($8? $9) as much as previous vintages.

robert · July 31, 2018, 4:37am

Comparing them tonight, I like the Tuatea as much as the Picton Bay, so since it’s a dollar cheaper that’s my #2.

Bigmouth · July 31, 2018, 4:12pm

Also on the beer/wine front, the Providential Golden Ale is an insanely good deal. It’s brewed by one of my favorite breweries, Unibroue, and only about $5 a bottle. Unibroue also brews La Fin Du Monde, possibly my favorite beer ever, which TJs also carries at a very reasonable price.

Midlife · July 31, 2018, 4:31pm

Thanks. Will look fir it soon.

robert · August 3, 2018, 3:10am

Several days later, definitely the still very drinkable $5 Mbali over the $5 Hungarian Gruner, which may mostly go down the drain.

Midlife · August 3, 2018, 3:38am

Two of our local TJs checked so far. Neither has the Raorao. :o(

aaqjr · August 3, 2018, 5:30am

Thanks for the heads up! I rarely by beer at TJ’s but Unibroue is one of my favorite breweries as well. Will check this one out