I'm a professional baker and former Trader Joe's employee. I still head back to the store for these 7 products.
A professional baker and former Trader Joe's employee shares a curated list of seven products they continue to purchase from the grocery chain. The recommendations focus on convenience and quality for home cooks with limited time.
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The smoked rainbow trout and tabbouli salad are two of my favorite Trader Joe's products. Simon Printz I used to work at Trader Joe's, and I still revisit the store to buy my favorite items. As an avid chef, I always buy smoked rainbow trout and crushed ginger for easy meals. The dark russet kettle-cooked potato chips are one of my favorite snacks . As a former Trader Joe's employee and a food-industry professional with over eight years of experience as a bread baker, I have a unique perspective when walking the grocery store aisles. I love to cook — from scratch, as often as I can — but after (or before) a long shift working at the bakery, I don't always have the energy for a grandiose culinary adventure.
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