literally all my favorites (no Meatless Meatballs though, shame)...
I had seriously forgotten how great the Speculoos Cookies are...
I am parsing the Cornflakes out very sparingly. Cereal is outrageously priced here and there is nothing I've found that is comparable to these...
the third item that really shocked me was the Popcorn. Again, it was so incredibly flavorful, really well done...
This guy recently decided to make our deck his home. I have christened him 'Genip' to go along with all the other Genips on our deck. He has no problem eating our food, but we dare not touch him. Little does he know, once the critter trap arrives in the mail, Genip will be getting snipped.
A view up our street. A Coconut fell into the gutter and the recent rains caused it to sprout. Lots more to come. Bye for now.
Hooray for TJ's care packages! It looks like your gift giver knows how to send what you need!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the dark chocolate covered almonds. I hope you put them in your home desk drawer, just like your days at the office! I guess I didn't think about cereal being more expensive there, but I suppose it makes sense that it would be. Enjoy those corn flakes!
I need to start watching The Crown, as I love a good period piece. Victoria has started on PBS as well, have you seen it. You know what else we need to talk about - The Bachelor! I really liked Liz, and Nick was a jerk for kicking her out. Corinne is an enjoyable villain.
The TJ's Car Package will go down in the annals of my history as one of the most thoughtful gifts ever.
DeleteNo desk drawer at home, but my old office drawer always had some good TJ's Chocolate.
I havent seen Victoria, the reviews werent glowing. Do you recommend it? Surprised you liked Liz, She was not there for the right reasons. Corinne is a complete nut job (she should be married to our Prez). The rest of the ladies are way too good for poon hound Nick. Still waiting to see what they did in St. Thomas, Hopefully tomorrow night.
That's such a sweet gift, although maybe it's best you'd forgotten. I try not to go to TJ's often because I always end up buying stuff I don't need and spend way more than intentioned, even though I only went for cheaper versions of things I'd buy in the first place, agh! Unfortuneately...a good business model.
ReplyDeleteThose speculoos cookies really are something though.
That coconut looks huge!!
Trader Joes does stock some great items for 'impulse buying'. Maybe one day they will open down here.
DeleteThat is why I posted the pic of the Coconut sprouting, cuz it is so huge. It really makes you wonder how they propogate. Not like Squirrels burying acorns for us, or birds pooping seeds. I could probably look it up right now while I am typing this but I dont feel like learning anything at the moment.
What a fantastic thoughtful surprise! I didn't realize cereal is overpriced there but i guess they do have to ship it in. i love/hate TJs, the hate part mostly due to seriously stressful shopping in the nyc stores but i still go anyhow-especially for those meatless balls. Somehow i haven't tried that popcorn, gotta fix that.
ReplyDeleteGenip is adorable! He does look serious in that photo, like he is concentrating and you interrupted ;)
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A crowded Trader Joes is extremely unpleasant. It is supposed to be sort of a 'secret' place. The aisles are so narrow and they constantly move things around, but they stock so many wonderful items.
DeleteI hope you are recovered from your illness. I had a Bloody Mary today in your honor (or 'honer' as the Prez says). Lots of Horseradish. Didnt catch a buzz though.
Genip is cute, but still eluding capture. Hopefully this week...
I almost bought that popcorn the other day, but wasn't sure if I would like it. Now I will have to try it!! I love those raisin and pecan bars, they're like a vegan Cadbury fruit and nit bar which used to be my favorite!! Very nice care package!!
ReplyDeleteGenip is absolutely adorable!!
The Popcorn is fantastic, but be careful not to eat too much at once. Kinda like the Chocolate Covered Almonds, it is too easy to over do it and make yourself sick.
DeleteAwww yay for all of your favorites! What a nice surprise! Those chocolate crisps are amazing, make sure you smuggle a few before the Mr. gets to them :) I can't believe that cereal is so expensive there. That is so frustrating. Although I guess if they just have to import everything it would be.
ReplyDeleteGenip is so freaking cute! Love the ginger kitties :) That coconut is gigantic! And the beautiful blue skies as always.
The Trader Joes Care Package is the gift that keeps on giving, Still enjoying the Cookies, the Cereal and the CC Almonds. Crisps remain unopened. Opening them would be like...the end of all Crisps.
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