I fly 7 hours to shop at Trader Joe's in the US. Here are the 10 things I always fill my suitcase with.

Lola MéndezMar 10, 2023, 22:16 IST

Trader Joe's is my first stop whenever I'm in the US.Lola Méndez

I live abroad so I like to stock up on Trader Joe's vegan, gluten-free products when I visit the US.
It's usually less expensive to buy specialty ingredients, like hemp seeds, at Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe's was my go-to grocery store when I lived in New York City.

As a travel journalist, I periodically come back to the US, and when I do, my first stop is always Trader Joe's.Lola Méndez

I made sure to make the trip to Trader Joe's worthwhile.Lola Méndez

I'm limited in what I can bring back to Mexico so I have to shop wisely.Lola Méndez

Trader Joe's raw sunflower seeds have a nice crunch.Lola Méndez

Trader Joe's hearts of palm pasta helps me stay on track with my vegan diet.Lola Méndez

This was my first time seeing riced hearts of palm at Trader Joe's.Lola Méndez

Trader Joe's sunflower-seed spread has a delicious, nutty flavor.Lola Méndez

I find that Trader Joe's organic shelled hemp seeds work well with savory and sweet dishes.Lola Méndez

Trader Joe's dark-chocolate sunflower-seed butter cups remind me of my childhood.Lola Méndez

Trader Joe's soft-baked snickerdoodles are made without milk or eggs.Lola Méndez

You can pair Trader Joe's soft-baked sunflower-butter cookies with chai or milk.Lola Méndez

I try recipes using Trader Joe's gluten-free flour in my air fryer.Lola Méndez

I'm glad I can find pasta that's vegan and gluten-free at Trader Joe's.Lola Méndez

I filled a suitcase to the brim with products from Trader Joe's.Lola Méndez