@prettygirlseattoo: How I navigate through Trader Joe's as someone in an ingredient based household - take notes! Y'all, I do not have ready made meals on hand or a lot of packaged/boxed foods in my home. I prefer to prioritize whole foods. Does this mean I don't consume them ever, no. - That pumpkin ravioli and carrot cake was delicious lol -But it isn't often. Buying herbs, fresh produce, and multi-use items can go a long way in terms of making meals and quick ones at that - just look at the multiple ways I used the langostinos ! Sometimes boxed foods can be so tempting, but you can probably make it better if you try (or if you follow my recipes Btw, if you haven't tried the maple butter..... do yourself a favor and get it ASAP 📸 by my bestfriend @TonesMelanin #shopping #traderjoes