I drive 4 hours to another state to shop at Trader Joe's. Here's 10 of my favorite things I get there.

Erika MartyJan 13, 2024, 19:35 IST

I drive two hours to grab essentials like the Ile de France and Kansas City-style BBQ sauce at Trader Joe's.Erika Marty

I drive two hours each way — four total — to shop for my favorite treats at Trader Joe's in Nevada.
The Ile de France Brie bites and Trader Joe's French loaf brings me back to staying in Europe.

I love Trader Joe's, but I live in a rural area on the eastern side of Sierra Nevada, California, where my shopping options are limited.

So, when I want to stock up on all of my favorite Trader Joe's treats, I have to make a two-hour trek to a location in Nevada.

Here are 10 things you can find in my shopping cart when I make a Trader Joe's trip.

The Ile de France Brie bites bring me back to picnicking in Paris.

The Ile de France Brie bites are made in France and are the real deal.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's creamy salted peanut butter is easy to spread.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's cookies-and-creme granola has bits of Joe-Joe's in it.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's dark-chocolate peanut-butter cups are heavenly.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's Kansas City-style BBQ sauce has savory and spicy notes.Erika Marty

My dog loves Trader Joe's jerky strips.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's French loaf is perfectly crunchy.Erika Marty

Trader Joe's blue-corn tortilla chips pair well with pico de gallo.Erika Marty

I love the bear jars the Trader Joe's honey comes in.Erika Marty

The flowers available at Trader Joe's change with the seasons.Erika Marty