by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
You can purchase organic raisins at Trader Joe’s and use a TBSP or so to sweeten a creamy dressing.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Misc, Trader Joe's
We use coconut water from time to time in some of our green smoothies – the sky is the limit when it comes to options from the Smoothie Foodie Bar in The Foodie Bar Way cookbook.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
This organic coconut is unsweetened and perfect to use as is or toast for a few minutes until aromatic and beginning to turn golden… be careful, once the color begins to develop, if left alone, will burn before you realize it!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
Trader Joe’s carries a variety of organic tomatoes, though once you grow your own, a store bought tomato will never measure up! Don’t keep tomatoes in the fridge, as they lose flavor quickly! If you haven’t made my Tomato Almond Pesto recipe for The...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
I have a good friend with an amazing lemon tree, but when her tree isn’t producing, I will pick up a bag of lemons at Trader Joe’s. I enjoy lemons in a wide range of recipes from smoothies and salad dressings to Jicama Chips and even my Dazzle Berry...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s often sells organic limes in bags. If I am not planning to use them within a day or two, I store them in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. Limes are key for my Cowboy Salad Foodie Bar and several other delicious recipes in The Foodie Bar Way,...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s has organic raisins in one pound bags.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells a variety of organic berries in their freezer section. No sugar added, just berries! Be sure to make my Strawberry, Avocado and Greens with Ruby Dressing- watch me make it on California Bountiful TV and get the recipe at...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
Whenever I make a trip to Trader Joe’s, I buy a bag of kiwi! I also buy them at our local supermarket and sometimes at Costco (4 pound package). Let ripen on the counter. When the kiwi begins to soften (each may ripen at a different time, so check them each...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
When I am at Trader Joe’s, I like to pick up some organic cucumbers to enjoy with one of my hummus recipes or to put into my Curry Zuna (all in The Foodie Bar Way cookbook). Watch me make Curry Zuna on Good Day Sacramento TV.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I get bagged organic apples and pears when I am at Trader Joe’s. They typically have several different varieties of apples.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 12, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
I almost always buy frozen berries, but if you want to sprinkle them on Dessert Nachos (recipe on www.TheNutritionProfessor.com and in The Foodie Bar Way cookbook), Trader Joe’s sells them!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 5, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Since conventionally grown apples are heavily sprayed, whenever I buy apple sauce for recipes, I look for organic (store brand is fine).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Apples tend to be heavily sprayed, so whenever possible, buy organic! I tend to buy them in 3 pound bags at the grocery store or Trader Joe’s (or 5.5 pound plastic containers at Costco – when they have organic varieties). I keep them in the refrigerator...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Since conventionally grown apples are heavily sprayed, whenever I buy apple sauce for recipes, I look for organic (store brand is fine).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Cranberries can be purchased either frozen (all year round) or fresh (typically in the produce area around the holidays in Nov/Dec) and put directly into the freezer in their original package (no prep necessary). When you take out the amount you plan to use for a...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Medjool dates are very plump and sweet, while also being larger than the Delget Noor variety. I typically purchase them at Costco in a plastic tub. I remove the pit and little crown piece (if still on the date), which is easiest when they are still at room...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
Dried plums, formerly known as prunes, are sold in grocery stores and Costco. Once the bag is open, I keep them in the fridge (lower drawer).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets
I always keep a bag of frozen organic blueberries on hand. Costco sells a 3 pound bag of these gems in the freezer section. I rarely buy fresh blueberries because they mold so quickly (like between leaving the grocery store and arriving on my kitchen counter!).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients
I was delighted to find this organic fruit mix in the freezer case at Costco. It is perfect to use in smoothies.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients
We buy a bag of this organic super fruit blend every week at Costco, as it includes cherries, pomegranate arils, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. It goes into our morning smoothie and the phytonutrients protect our cells from the inside out!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Ingredients
Every once in a while, Costco will sell organic frozen tart cherries, not to be confused with sweet cherries. I buy several bags for the freezer, as they are great to incorporate in my post-run smoothies!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
These jarred roasted red and yellow peppers are delicious and very versatile.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets, Vegetables
These tomatoes are packed in aseptic boxes, so worry about BPA lined cans. Several brands are available at the grocery store.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Tomatillos can be found the in produce aisle of many supermarkets, most often with the outer covering (either green or brown – dried). Keep them at room temperature unless cut (then refrigerate). They will be very tart if they are still quite firm.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
Many varieties of sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, but these are dry and can be re-hydrated or chopped dry and added directly to a dish.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit
Fruit will have the highest level of phytonutrients when it is perfectly ripe, so buying frozen mango only makes sense (as the mangoes sold fresh in the store are picked unripe, or else they wouldn’t travel well).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit
This mixture of frozen organic blackberries, blueberries and strawberries is smoothie-ready and regularly available at Costco!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells dried mango (without sulfur or sugar). They are chewy and delicious!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells wonderful dried pineapple, without any sulfur or added sugar. I like using this dried pineapple when making a carrot cake version of my oatmeal cookies!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Costco, Fruit, Supermarkets
Costco sells organic raisins (no sugar added) in a box, which contains 2 bags. They are a staple in my husband’s Crazy Lunch Salad!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
Every time I go to Trader Joe’s, I always check to see if they have any bags of organic pears (2 pounds/bag). I let them ripen on the counter until the stem end gives to a little pressure and then I keep them in the bottom drawer of the fridge.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Condiments, Fruit, Ingredients, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells these tasty organic fruit spreads that are sweetened with juice, unlike most jam/spreads (sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or white sugar). Use a clean knife, being careful not to contaminate the spread in the jar (esp. with a knife...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 25, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
I add goji berries to my Crazy Lunch Salad and Apple, Chia, Goji Oatmeal recipe. They are sold at many grocery stores with the other dried fruit or in the natural foods area. However, I typically buy them online.
