Trader Joe's Big Avocados

There's not a whole lot of detail to give about these.  It is what it is, but I do love avocado.  

I will say, that they've been great when I've gotten them.  I love the price - $1.29 each.  And, I like that you can just get one if that is all you need verses their pack of 4.

One time I got a pack of 4 avocados and when I cut into them, each one was really bad.  I called Trader Joe's to see what I should do and if I could take them back.  The woman I talked with said not to worry about it, just throw them out, and bring in the receipt and let them know they were bad.   Pretty amazing customer service!

So, if you get bad quality stuff, you know that you can always take it back.

These are definitely worth the purchase!

Super Easy Trader Joe's Roast

Here is the easiest recipe using Trader Joe's ingredients.  Best thing about it is that you just throw it all in the crock pot for a few hours and  it's done.

For 3 of us I use TJ's

• Boneless Beef Tri Tip Roast (see note below) - salt and peppered
  
• Gold Potatoes (3-4 potatoes cut in half)
  
• Whole Carrots (4-5 carrots cut in 3's)
• 1/2 cup water 
• On low for approx. 8 hours

I use one package of the roast for 2-3 meals (the additional meat goes great with curried lentils).  You can cut and freeze it. 

We butter the potatoes and you can add sour cream if wanted.  We also made TJ's frozen green beans to go along with it - they are a staple around here!

Super easy meal!

Salmon Salad

This tasted amazing tonight...so easy.  And we will easily get 2 meals from all of this food. 

All from Trader Joe's

• Salmon ($6.99/lb) - one package can be used for 2 meals for us when putting it on a salad
• Organic romaine lettuce ($2.89 for pack of 3)

• Cucumber ($1.99 for extra long seedless)
  
• Tomato ($.79 each)
• Carrot ($.89/lb)
• Dressing (I used a bit of TJ's raspberry vinaigrette along with some balsamic vinegar and olive oil)
  

Whole Foods Deals Reminder

Whole Foods - their deals are up for 11/11 - 11/17.

Go to their website to find your local sales!  At the top of the page put in your zip code and make whatever store you go to "your store".  Then, click on "specials".

 I will also say that both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's had pineapple for $2.99 when I went this past Monday!  The one I got smells so good.  I'll probably cut ours up tomorrow for a great treat!