I take 2 buses to get to Trader Joe's and don't have a car. Here are 15 things I buy almost every trip.

Karyn CookJan 13, 2024, 04:42 IST

Every few weeks, I stock up on my favorite items from Trader Joe's.Karyn Cook

Because I don't have a car, I take two buses every few weeks to shop at Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's has a variety of cuisines, which is important to me since I don't eat beef or pork.

I live in Richmond, Virginia, and don't have a car. Every few weeks, I take two buses to the nearest Trader Joe's, about an hour from my house.

I first fell in love with shopping at Trader Joe's in college because the meals were simple and affordable. I also love the variety of cuisines offered, which is important to me because I grew up not eating beef or pork.

Here are some of the items I like picking up at Trader Joe's.

The mini chicken tikka samosas work great as a side or appetizer.

I sometimes pair the mini chicken tikka samosas with a chutney.Karyn Cook

As someone who doesn’t eat beef, the meatless cheeseburger pizza is one of my favorites.

The meatless cheeseburger pizza is a great vegetarian option.Karyn Cook

The mini pancake puffs work as either a quick breakfast or a sweet treat.

The maple-flavored mini pancake puffs are great for a meal or a sweet snack.Karyn Cook

The French brioche is perfect for breakfast.

The sliced French brioche is a versatile breakfast favorite.Karyn Cook

Trader Joe's organic green tea and lemonade pairs well with both meals and snacks.

Trader Joe's organic green tea and lemonade is my favorite drink.Karyn Cook

The shrimp and garlic flatbread is the perfect afternoon snack.

I love seafood and the shrimp and garlic flatbread is no exception.Karyn Cook

Turkey bacon is the perfect alternative to beef or pork.

Turkey bacon is great on anything from BLTs to casseroles.Karyn Cook

Trader Joe's honey-walnut shrimp was my go-to meal in college.

The honey-walnut shrimp was one of my favorite meals in college.Karyn Cook

The dark-chocolate peanut-butter cups make a great snack.

I reach for the dark-chocolate peanut-butter cups when I want something sweet.Karyn Cook

Everything but the Elote is my favorite versatile seasoning.

Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote seasoning tastes great on just about anything.Karyn Cook

Trader Joe's shrimp seafood burgers are the perfect hamburger alternative.

I like to pair the shrimp seafood burgers with a remoulade or tartar sauce.Karyn Cook

Hash browns make the perfect breakfast side.

Although the hash browns are a great breakfast side, I sometimes like to serve them with dinner.Karyn Cook

Trader Joe's ube mochi pancakes have a unique, sweet taste.

I always stock up on this seasonal item when I see it in the store.Karyn Cook

I bought Cowboy Caviar after sampling it in-store.

During my last trip, I discovered a new favorite salsa.Karyn Cook

The Shrimp Boom Bah is another one of my favorite items.

I love the sweet and spicy sauce on these shrimp.Karyn Cook

I ordered the same meal from Bahama Breeze and Margaritaville, and the spot with better vibes had inferior food

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