tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post6697932404868886827..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: I Heart Trader Joe's Vegetarian Cookbook reviewAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-88310084208442038012012-11-16T17:20:17.075-08:002012-11-16T17:20:17.075-08:00I miss being two blocks away. Now it takes 30 minu...I miss being two blocks away. Now it takes 30 minutes to walk to TJ's which is good for exercise but bad for laziness. Maybe I could get there faster if I skipped.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-39577481573743263722012-11-16T15:46:00.475-08:002012-11-16T15:46:00.475-08:00I live just a hop skip and jump from a TJ's....I live just a hop skip and jump from a TJ's. I know that because I often op skip and jump to get there. Crazyboy just got badck from there, with some kale and corn tortillas. I've used the polenta tube to make polenta fries and they are great! Hoorah for Trader Yoho'sGiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453992304052489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-73899631819491957362012-11-13T15:33:53.810-08:002012-11-13T15:33:53.810-08:00Oh how I wish I had come up with the pandowdy reci...Oh how I wish I had come up with the pandowdy recipe — I'd be pretty pleased with myself! It was delicious. <br /><br />As long as you stay warm enough, you can eat anything you like. :D Can't go wrong with mangoes, bananas, ginger and chocolate chips, right?Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-85949362782465038242012-11-13T15:01:48.794-08:002012-11-13T15:01:48.794-08:00YOUR PANDOWDY LOOKS EPIC...why have I never heard ...YOUR PANDOWDY LOOKS EPIC...why have I never heard of that term before. I love ANYTHING with fruit, and like...a layer of crust, or crumble...UH YUM.<br /><br />Going to read your mango banana ginger..chocochip ice cream post now :P<br />It's winter but I can still eat ice cream, right?amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129154988818971841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-52266058504756646972012-11-12T10:14:59.847-08:002012-11-12T10:14:59.847-08:00Why, thank you. I thought the combo was well -mesh...Why, thank you. I thought the combo was well -meshed, too. <br /><br />TJs is kind of a novelty for people who aren't used to having one. The one in Madison replaced a long-time traditional neighborhood grocery store after a LONG, UNPLEASANT battle to keep a food market in the space. A not-quite-honest developer bought the property, held it for a while, and taunted a new, grass-roots co-op effort with a possible sale. Then they screwed the co-op and tried to sell it to Walgreens but the neighbors loudly revolted and Walgreens bailed. Eventually TJs took over the property, beating out a local, established co-op that was looking to expand. It's a perfect location surrounded by an established neighborhood, and on a main street linking several travel routes. There aren't that many TJs in the Midwest, though there are now a couple in Milwaukee, so it's still kind of a novelty.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-20946057551298534212012-11-12T07:17:45.198-08:002012-11-12T07:17:45.198-08:00What a perfect combo, tomato soup and polenta frie...What a perfect combo, tomato soup and polenta fries! Your cravings meshed well. :-) They both look and sound delicious!<br /><br />I've only been in one Trader Joe's, and that was in San Diego in 2003 (I think it was). I've ended up in plenty of Whole Foods, but have never come upon a Trader Joe's since! That's really something about the opening of the one in Madison! Doesn't sound from Molly's comment like the interest in it has waned much since!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-29399717133183556432012-11-11T16:42:53.804-08:002012-11-11T16:42:53.804-08:00These puppies are baked! They taste kind of fried ...These puppies are baked! They taste kind of fried though. I will eat deep-fried things on occasion, but I never deep-fry anything myself. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-86632448593610775982012-11-11T16:38:46.065-08:002012-11-11T16:38:46.065-08:00Haha. I can just imagine the chefs at Candle 79 ru...Haha. I can just imagine the chefs at Candle 79 rushing off to TJs for tubes of polenta. Cough, cough. It would be easy enough to make polenta, chill it, slice it and bake it into fries — unless of course, you need the fries TODAY!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-4601124863400988572012-11-11T13:03:17.469-08:002012-11-11T13:03:17.469-08:00Last time I was in the US, I marvelled at the wond...Last time I was in the US, I marvelled at the wonder of Trader Joes. I kept dragging my boyfriend in and hissing 'look, look at all the vegan things!'<br /><br />I like the look of the polenta fries - are they baked or fried?Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-73041682233413499022012-11-11T11:49:57.536-08:002012-11-11T11:49:57.536-08:00Those polenta fries are calling my name. I first ...Those polenta fries are calling my name. I first tried them at Candle 79 last year and they were amazing (well, I don't know whether they used the packaged TJ's polenta, but you know what I mean). ;) Sounds like a great book!Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152813989228518262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-80957450402002656852012-11-10T14:29:04.526-08:002012-11-10T14:29:04.526-08:00When the TJs first opened in Madison, it was a hil...When the TJs first opened in Madison, it was a hilarious scene. People were coming from all over the state, and the store was so packed it was nuts. There were people wheeling cases of wine to their cars. We neighbors stopped in to view the shenanigans, but we waited until things simmered down before we shopped there! It's still a busy place, but nothing like those early days!<br /><br />I've seen quite a few recipes for polenta fries online. You can make the polenta yourself instead of buying a tube. <br /><br />It's nice to see you back again! You were missed.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-92064732637826751222012-11-10T14:22:33.969-08:002012-11-10T14:22:33.969-08:00Maybe. They seem to have a reasonable selection of...Maybe. They seem to have a reasonable selection of vegan items, but there's nothing wrong with expanding the choices!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-5877076687423733742012-11-10T14:04:08.513-08:002012-11-10T14:04:08.513-08:00We've only been to Trader Joe's twice and ...We've only been to Trader Joe's twice and it was so busy both times that we quickly left. I wish we had one close enough that we could go during the week because this cookbook sounds fantastic. Seriously, Thai Lentil Simmer? I would have never thought of polenta fries! Both them and the soup look really delicious. <br /><br />Very cool that the cookbook is veg, too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-9227841450941522622012-11-10T13:05:54.103-08:002012-11-10T13:05:54.103-08:00Sounds like a great cookbook. Maybe it will encou...Sounds like a great cookbook. Maybe it will encourage them to expand their non-animal choices, even further.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-42723301011627572542012-11-09T22:21:47.153-08:002012-11-09T22:21:47.153-08:00Trader Joe's is my FAVORITE! I did not know t...Trader Joe's is my FAVORITE! I did not know they had a cookbook! I can't wait to try some of these recipes. I am not a vegitarian, but I try to cook vegitarian several times a week for my family. I have another cookbook that I just love. It is called, "Holly Clegg's trim&TERRIFIC KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence" by author Holly Clegg. <br />This book is designed for all ages, but specifically for the 18-25 and anyone with their first kitchen.<br /><a href="http://www.hollyclegg.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hollyclegg.com</a>Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028995686620389572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34224742539170058262012-11-09T13:47:30.365-08:002012-11-09T13:47:30.365-08:00I agree that it might be hard to get all your groc...I agree that it might be hard to get all your groceries at Trader Joe's. I don't know if this has changed, but I couldn't get tahini or miso there in the past. If your diet is pretty basic, you could probably do most of your shopping there. They have more veggies and more organic stuff than they used to.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-13565729158752982662012-11-09T13:44:15.435-08:002012-11-09T13:44:15.435-08:00The only fresh fruit I can remember getting at TJ&...The only fresh fruit I can remember getting at TJ's is bananas. And the bagged avocados. Although the TJ brand is often specified in the recipes, they could be made with any brand. The recipes are simple and straight forward, making them perfect for new cooks or those transitioning to a vegetarian/vegan diet. (I should add that to the review!)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47318779744059974162012-11-09T13:34:26.114-08:002012-11-09T13:34:26.114-08:00There's something alluring about "quick a...There's something alluring about "quick and easy," isn't there? :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-5012310340604754112012-11-09T13:07:11.958-08:002012-11-09T13:07:11.958-08:00I actually tested for this cookbook--everything I ...I actually tested for this cookbook--everything I tested was fantastic! I am glad you liked the recipes you tried :) There are certain staples that I do get at Trader Joes, but I don't feel like I could do ALL of my grocery shopping there...I always end up going there and at least one or two other places. They do have great deals on almond milk, though!<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-85397926885060976902012-11-09T12:15:24.486-08:002012-11-09T12:15:24.486-08:00I buy certain things at TJ's--much cheaper tha...I buy certain things at TJ's--much cheaper than Whole Paycheck. Like you, I get some frozen fruits, there and also beans and cleaning stuff. Not fresh fruit though. Ew!<br /><br />Cookbook looks like something I might take out of the library--but I honestly don't think I'd much it because while I like TJ's, I don't "heart" it ;)<br /><br />Great review and photos!urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-73290203992153155122012-11-09T12:13:23.385-08:002012-11-09T12:13:23.385-08:00Yes! I saw that my library has this book "on ...Yes! I saw that my library has this book "on order" and I've already reserved it! The polenta fries look so good! It sounds like they would be quick and easy to make with the prepared polenta too. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893359086981114989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-83544398618474872082012-11-09T10:38:02.639-08:002012-11-09T10:38:02.639-08:00Crazy, isn't it, the things you can buy? When ...Crazy, isn't it, the things you can buy? When I walk through a market I'm always amazed at the thousands of items I've never bought and probably never will. And now I've bought ready-made polenta. Who would have thought...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-2471943233069083222012-11-09T10:33:58.594-08:002012-11-09T10:33:58.594-08:00I loved living so close to TJ's — so much good...I loved living so close to TJ's — so much good stuff there, and so reasonably priced.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-2919493822212504152012-11-09T07:31:55.487-08:002012-11-09T07:31:55.487-08:00Sounds like a good book. I had no idea you could b...Sounds like a good book. I had no idea you could by ready prepared polenta. Tsk, these modern new-fangled things :)Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-54155300355626206832012-11-09T06:39:17.400-08:002012-11-09T06:39:17.400-08:00i absolutely LOVE trader joes! they have so many s...i absolutely LOVE trader joes! they have so many staples to my diet there! this cook book looks really great! i love that they have vegan versions of vegetarian items. on my recent quest to veganism, that is such a great idea.JFloColmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03857807332082627540noreply@blogger.com