{snacks for Roswelle}
In our house, Trader Joe's is a one stop shop for our groceries. The price point for the freshness and quality is jusssst right. I love the old faithfuls they offer but get equally excited when I see a new item they are promoting - especially in the Fall! They have seasonal vegetables, like Heirloom tomatoes and spaghetti squash. And back when I drank, their beer and wine selection is hands down the best. Now nothing in life is perfect, and I have read reports that you have to be careful with their packaged items containing GMO's etc...just read before you eat!
Also, I will always suggest buying meat from your local farmer's market and finding/buying organic everything whenever you can (they don't always have it) - and I have a feeling Trader Joe's would suggest the same!
Below are some snapshot from a big grocery run last week. I wasn't planning to make anything special or new, I was in and out of the small shop getting our go-to items and got enough food for 3 home-made dinners. Not pictured is the Trader Joe's Wake-up blend coffee and 70% dark chocolate which I have every day.
{Roswelle's lunch items}
{my lunch items - cucumber is a great cracker replacement}
{roswelle's dinner}
{our easiest go-to dinner: a baked grill-pack (season with avocado oil + S&P), steamed broccoli, and rice}
{ingredients for a filling salad - see recipe here}
{almost the same ingredients but replace the kale with rice for our fajita bowl - see recipe here}
{one of my favorite fall meals, spaghetti squash and meat sauce}
{our breakfast - trader joe's has great eggs in our area!}
{some random favorites - their popcorn is a fav for hosting and these bars are great for R on the go!}