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I drive 2 hours to shop at Trader Joe's. Here are the 12 items that make the trip worth it.

Sarah KeelerFeb 21, 2023, 22:13 IST

I grab the dark-chocolate lover's bar and triple-ginger brew at Trader Joe's.Sarah Keeler

I live an hour from Trader Joe's so I've learned which items are worth driving the distance for.
As a lifetime vegan whose husband and son eat meat, I shop for a variety of diets.

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Trader Joe's high-protein super-firm tofu is a game changer.

Even my husband is a fan of Trader Joe's high-protein super-firm tofu.Sarah Keeler

Trader Joe's soy chorizo makes for amazing breakfast tacos.

Trader Joe's soy chorizo satisfies my whole family.Sarah Keeler

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Corn and wheat tortillas give you the best of both worlds.

There's nothing like the flavor of a well-made corn tortilla.Sarah Keeler

We put Trader Joe's hot pico de gallo on everything.

We eat a lot of Mexican-inspired food in my house.Sarah Keeler

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I usually cook vegetarian dishes, but I add the chain's chicken sausage to my husband's dinners.

My husband loves the toasted-garlic-chicken sausage.Sarah Keeler

I would walk 7 miles uphill both ways for Trader Joe's Thai vegetable gyoza.

Since it's a two-hour round-trip drive, I'm going to make grabbing the gyoza worthwhile.Sarah Keeler

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Bulgogi beef with fried rice is the perfect quick lunch for meat eaters.

Trader Joe's carries both meaty and vegan beef-bulgogi meals.Sarah Keeler

Trader Joe's chicken-less Mandarin-orange morsels remind me of my childhood.

The bag comes with several morsels and an orange sauce.Sarah Keeler

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The sauce that comes with the vegan tikka masala is good enough to drink.

I love Trader Joe's vegan tikka masala.Sarah Keeler

Blueberry fruit bars are kid-friendly snacks adults love too.

My husband and I both eat Trader Joe's blueberry-cereal bars.Sarah Keeler

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Trader Joe's dark-chocolate lover's bar gives me an instant mood boost.

The dark-chocolate lover's bar is one of my favorite buys.Sarah Keeler

Trader Joe's triple-ginger brew is a versatile option for mocktails and cocktails.

Trader Joe's triple-ginger brew is a refreshing beverage choice.Sarah Keeler

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