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Trader Joe’s: Where Dreams Come True

Trader Joe's: Where Dreams Come True

Each week, consumers wrestle with the decision on where to buy their groceries. Some stick to their nearby Whole Foods or Harris Teeter. Some choose to go to Safeway and stock up on the week’s necessities. These grocery stores can all accomplish the same boring old goal, but only one can go above and beyond all expectations. It is the light at the end of the tunnel. It is Cinderella in a sea of evil step sisters. It is the only option that can fulfill your needs and make you feel like a hundred bucks. It is: Trader Joe’s.

Upon entering the closest thing to heaven we have on Earth, you are greeted by a lovely display of flowers and joy. As you navigate your way through the fruit and vegetable section (boring), you can find everything you would otherwise find in the produce section of a regular grocery store, therefore eliminating the need to visit another one.

What separates Trader Joe’s from the others isn’t the freshness of the produce but the freshness of ideas. The best section is their frozen foods aisle. It doesn’t contain Digiorno frozen pizza and Hot Pockets, it contains prosciutto and arugula flatbreads and pork dumplings. Nothing is left to the imagination in the Trader Joe’s frozen foods section, and any meal you can think of is available with a few clicks of a microwave.

Perhaps you aren’t looking for a quick and easy frozen food option. For all those who want to cook for the season or a special date, the Fearless Flyer is here for all of your needs. It is The Sentry of Trader Joe’s and has recipes and recommendations that are available online and in person.

One of Trader Joe’s best and most popular items is their fake Takis. Their bag is much more aesthetic than the name brand, and their label convinces you it is healthy. Their snacks and crunchy food don’t end with these, no, they provide endless options for all of your snacking needs.

There is only one more thing that could make Trader Joe’s better than it already is. The prices. For so little money, so much can be purchased. Most snacks and frozen foods are less than three dollars, and yeah, you’re gonna have to pay more money for meat, but it’s meat. It’s always expensive.

Nothing compares to the affordability and options at Trader Joe’s. It is the best thing to happen to America since sliced bread and is your best option when it comes to your grocery needs. The next time you’re in need of a little color and happiness in your life, look no further than Trader Joe’s.

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Carrie Finn
Carrie Finn, Reporter
Carrie Finn is a senior and returning for her second year on staff. She is a reporter and loves to write in all sections. Outside of class, she is a captain of our school’s swim and dive team. In her free time she loves to cook, watch Gilmore Girls and travel with her family. She is looking forward to her last year on staff and working with everyone in the class.