As the World Turns

I love shopping at Trader Joe’s, the quirky grocery chain that sells some of the most amazing and unusual food products at very affordable prices. Although their stores are small by comparison to the large supermarket chains, customers can get all of their basic food supplies at Trader Joe’s as well as a variety of unusual products that can turn a run-of-the-mill meal into a gourmet feast. One of the reasons I love shopping at Trader Joe’s is the customer service that their crew provides. Each crew member (as they are called) is thoroughly knowledgeable about the products, pricing and placement and will offer to open a box or bag to let you taste a sample before you buy. I don’t know of any other store that will do this for a customer. There is always an active cooking demonstration, where you can sample new products. Every time I stop into Trade Joe’s, there are at least two or three new products that I’m anxious to try. You never know what you’ll find, as this surprisingly versatile store is a Pandora’s Box of food surprises.