QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 9, 2021 19:12:41 GMT
I finally got to visit Trader Joe's yesterday, my first trip in months. I live about an hour away so I can't go nearly as often as I would like. I have been keeping a running list of things I wanted to buy there and sadly many of them were seasonal and no longer available. But I bought these delicious new Fruity Gummy Candies that I highly recommend. I don't know if they are seasonal, the tropical flavors suggest they might be, but I wish I had bought more than one bag. Or that they came in a bigger bag like the Scandinavian Swimmers. This link www.traderjoesreviews.com/product/trader-joes-fruity-gummy-candies-reviews/ has a picture and review. The person who reviewed them didn't like them that much because they are the harder type gummy but that's my favorite kind. |
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kimi
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Post by kimi on Jul 9, 2021 19:47:39 GMT
Thanks for the recommendation. I love gummy bears. I often buy the 12 flavor Albanese bears. I'll definitely look for the gummy fruit the next time I'm at TJ.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Jul 9, 2021 20:33:51 GMT
I feel super privileged that I live a block and a half from (1/2 block up and 1 block over) my TJoe's. No waiting for me!
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Post by Ryann on Jul 9, 2021 20:41:41 GMT
I love gummy bears! My favorite come from Sprouts. I think the have like 12 different flavors!  |
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Post by finaledition on Jul 9, 2021 21:51:03 GMT
I try to steer clear of the candy at Trader Joe’s because it’s rare I don’t like (But yuck to those imitation starbursts) them.
A new product I definitely recommend is the key lime kettle corn. Umm, I’m pretty sure one bag is one serving, didn’t check, but I’m just going to assume it is😜
And assuming you’ve all heard about the Brazil Nut Body butter Thayer smells like Bum Bum cream. If you like that scent, it’s a must try.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 9, 2021 22:03:42 GMT
I try to steer clear of the candy at Trader Joe’s because it’s rare I don’t like (But yuck to those imitation starbursts) them. A new product I definitely recommend is the key lime kettle corn. Umm, I’m pretty sure one bag is one serving, didn’t check, but I’m just going to assume it is😜 And assuming you’ve all heard about the Brazil Nut Body butter Thayer smells like Bum Bum cream. If you like that scent, it’s a must try. I saw that kettle corn and I was tempted. I love kettle corn and I love lime. But I hate the "fake lime" flavored things, like candy and especially chips. |
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 9, 2021 23:46:25 GMT
I just read about the gummies again today, and the writer was in favor of them. But, it was a "no" on the key lime kettle corn. I have to say that doesn’t even tempt me: in fact, I think my teeth hurt just thinking about it because the flavors don’t seem to go together.
I am bummed that the article also mentioned the peach ice cream has already come and gone, and I didn’t try it.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 10, 2021 3:29:10 GMT
I try to steer clear of the candy at Trader Joe’s because it’s rare I don’t like (But yuck to those imitation starbursts) them. A new product I definitely recommend is the key lime kettle corn. Umm, I’m pretty sure one bag is one serving, didn’t check, but I’m just going to assume it is😜 And assuming you’ve all heard about the Brazil Nut Body butter Thayer smells like Bum Bum cream. If you like that scent, it’s a must try. Oh I may have to make a trip just to try this out. I love it but it’s so $$. I need a few other things there to but have been putting it off. |
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Post by teddyw on Jul 10, 2021 11:49:15 GMT
I live s as bout 5 or 6 mikes to 2 TJ’s and I still miss out on stuff there.
It’s amazing how quick some stuff sells out.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 10, 2021 12:52:53 GMT
When you say ‘harder gummy’ do you mean hard like juju beans? Which I don’t like, but I used to eat every once in awhile because that’s what my grandmother liked and always offered us. I haven’t seen juju beans in a long time to have that trip down memory lane. Gramma called them gum drops when she didn’t call them juju beans.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 10, 2021 13:05:01 GMT
When you say ‘harder gummy’ do you mean hard like juju beans? Which I don’t like, but I used to eat every once in awhile because that’s what my grandmother liked and always offered us. I haven’t seen juju beans in a long time to have that trip down memory lane. Gramma called them gum drops when she didn’t call them juju beans. I'm not familiar with juju beans. Are they like jelly beans with the sugar shell or crust? These gummies are not like jelly beans. I would describe them more as leathery, kind of like Swedish Fish. I saw them compared to Dots candy. |
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Post by hop2 on Jul 10, 2021 13:18:47 GMT
When you say ‘harder gummy’ do you mean hard like juju beans? Which I don’t like, but I used to eat every once in awhile because that’s what my grandmother liked and always offered us. I haven’t seen juju beans in a long time to have that trip down memory lane. Gramma called them gum drops when she didn’t call them juju beans. I'm not familiar with juju beans. Are they like jelly beans with the sugar shell or crust? These gummies are not like jelly beans. I would describe them more as leathery, kind of like Swedish Fish. I saw them compared to Dots candy. no not like jelly beans just hard ‘gummies’ they had a fruit version probably a bit like dots. I’m may not be spelling them right either Thank you for answering |
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Post by gorgeouskid on Jul 10, 2021 13:52:47 GMT
I'm not familiar with juju beans. Are they like jelly beans with the sugar shell or crust? These gummies are not like jelly beans. I would describe them more as leathery, kind of like Swedish Fish. I saw them compared to Dots candy. no not like jelly beans just hard ‘gummies’ they had a fruit version probably a bit like dots. I’m may not be spelling them right either Thank you for answering OldTimeCandy to the rescue: www.oldtimecandy.com/collections/walk-the-candy-aisle-jujubes |
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 10, 2021 16:09:59 GMT
I love swedish fish! Are the Scandinavian swimmers like those?
My TJ favorite treat is the mini peanut butter cups.
I have a $25 gift card in my bag from one of my students. Sadly I live an hour from a TJ's. BUT I love them. Wish we lived closer. Next time I'm in town I'll have to go see what they have.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 10, 2021 16:31:33 GMT
I love swedish fish! Are the Scandinavian swimmers like those?
My TJ favorite treat is the mini peanut butter cups. I have a $25 gift card in my bag from one of my students. Sadly I live an hour from a TJ's. BUT I love them. Wish we lived closer. Next time I'm in town I'll have to go see what they have. Yes! Maybe not quite the same as far as the "leathery" texture, but similar. Except that there is maybe 4 different flavors in the bag. The lobsters are closest to Swedish Fish flavor and you can get a mini bag of just lobsters now. But I like the assortment. And if you like sour gummies, there is also a sour version of the Scandinavian Swimmers |
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Post by magellen on Jul 10, 2021 21:23:12 GMT
We don’t live close to one, so it’s a special trip and it’s not worth it to go now because all we would get is the barbecue Spice rub with coffee in it. We are on a gluten/ sugar/alcohol free diet.
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