Recipe to Save

More Trader Joes

2010-05-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

Blue Fin Chardonnay $3.99, French Roast Decaf 13oz $6.99, Trader Jose's Light Beer 6 pack $4.99, yogurt mocha 99¢, half & half $1.79 a quart, spinach salad $1.99, salad siena (butter and radicchio), canned albacore $1.49, cauliflower $1.79, broccoli $1.69, 4 avocados $2.99, ground beef 20%fat, $2.49.

costco bargains

2010-04-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

4 beautiful New York steaks for $21.67
Chicken Jerky 40oz bag for Lucky $14.59
18 eggs for $2.09
and a new kind of French Roast that supposed to be really good, my friend Carole heard it on the news, Newhall Coffee for only $7.99, 32oz bag
And of course Laughing Cow Cheese, 4 wheels for $8.35
Carole got the coffee as well BUT also got Solid Albacore, 8 cans $10.99, Queso Fresco (she gave me half) for $6.85, 2 big pouches and a box of cheese blintzes for $7.39.

8 Hour Sale April 16th 1-9 Ralphs Market

2010-04-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

1-9 today at Ralph's....boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.59 a lb....that's almost half price. There are some other items also, like Haas avacados, 2 for $1. Today only....I'm on my way.

Broccoli for dinner

2010-04-06T09:23:00.000-07:00

99¢ store scores again. Bags of Spinach and florets of broccoli (2 per wrap), plus garlic of course See my peasant recipe. (Throw in an nail file to boot). And Universal Liquor has Yellowtail Pinot Grigio 1.5 Liter bottle for $9.69, not even TJ's beats that.

More Trader Joe's

2010-03-26T09:20:00.000-07:00

2 frozen yummy beef tamales $2.29
Broccoli $1.69
Garbanzo Beans 89¢ a can
Can of Albacore Tuna $1.49
Splendid little tomatoes, a box $2.99
AND wild salmon, 2 beautiful pieces for $10.11
Let's not forget the tasty Blue Fin Chardonnay for $3.99

Vegetable Juice

2010-03-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

Ok, the 99¢ store has cans of V8 (11.5 oz) for 59¢, 6 of them would cost $3.54 and you would end up with 69oz.

On the other hand Trader Joe's has their Garden Patch jug of vegetable juice 64oz for $3.29.

Very comparable, so whoever is closer when I'm in need gets my business.

More 99¢ store

2010-03-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Hearts of Romaine, Celery, 4 pack Dog Retriever Rolls, Bag o Lemons, Dog Toy and V8 again for 59¢! Yeah, 99¢ store.

99cent alert**********

2010-02-24T22:29:00.000-08:00

Hey Karen! the 99cent store has Romaine Hearts 3 pack, 10lb russet potatoes(I know it's
white food, but sometime you gotta have a tater!) also broccoli or cauliflower heads 99cents. 3 cucumbers @99, 2 red or green peppers 99cents. Bumble bee albacore tuna in
a pouch 99c, no limit! Also, for for your furry friend, Pedigree Marrobone(not sure if
it's on Lucky's diet?) And last of all for those still sitting in the car on the CELL PHONE!!! a universal handsfree headset for, you got it 99cents!!!! Buy one and save lives!

Trader Joe's yesterday

2010-02-20T19:11:00.000-08:00

Bag o' organic Romaine $1.99, Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce (forgot the pasta) $2.49 and 4 avacados for $2.99...Laurel and Ventura. Such a deal :-) oh yeah cookie dough $3.49...make my condo for sale smell o so homey!

Costco

2010-02-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

Rotisserie Chicken BIG ones $4.99 and 4 New York steaks...$5.59 a lb...$19.16 4 steaks, 2lbs of Starbucks $9.99 masquerading as Kirkland coffee beans and decaf a dollar more. And of course our Laughing Cow Light, $8.35 for 4. Lucky needs to eat more, really, and take pills with steak or I have to jump through crazy hoops to get him to take his pills. But steaks, roasted chicken, that works.

Trader Joe's today

2010-01-22T15:25:00.000-08:00

Moskovskaya Vodka rumor has it, it's really Stoli repackagedat a lower price. I believe it. Where can you get $9.00 vodka that is smooth?
Trader Joes.

Enough ground beef for 2 BIG patties or 4 small. $1.99
Sunscreen only $5.99 and of course
1/2 & 1/2 $1.79.
What great deals. I still can't get over a whole head of cauliflower for $1.79 and multigrain sprouted bread at $2.99.

My new pick, Belgium Light Spreadable Butter, yummy $2.99.

Costco

2010-01-12T17:16:00.000-08:00

Rib eye steak$6.49lb 3 large steaks for $19.47....They have a new coffee there...has anyone tried it? I wish I could remember the name. I still buy their Starbucks wrapped in a Kirkland wrapper for $9.99 for 2 lbs but this was 4lbs for $13.99...hmmm

Jon's Market - Valley Village

2010-01-07T18:50:00.000-08:00

Well, 3 bunches of radishes for a $1, sounds good but the radishes aren't top notch, BUT boneless skinless chicken breasts for a $1.79 a lb, Roma Tomatoes 2lbs for $1, awesome deals until the 12th of January. They were supposed to have 3 large Hass Avacados for a $1 but they didn't have any at the Magnolia store but they did have the small avacados for 4 a dollar and they are yummy. This sale goes on until the 12th of Jan '10.

New find at TJ's

2010-01-07T16:38:00.000-08:00

Cheddar Cheese New Zealand Sharp...grass fed and the price was great. Sorry, left the label in a friends trash, will check exact price next time I go. Trader Joes at Laurel and Ventura.

2009-12-29T13:04:00.000-08:00

Wow, I didn't know Porterhouse and T-Bone were the same cut...but Porthouse is the first one. So, you think I'm a geek. Porthouse/T-Bone Vons on sale (if you buy 3) at $3.77 a lb. (until Friday the 1st). Smart Balace $3.59 for the 2 pack (their online ad doesn't list it).

I was going to go to Ralphs because they had T-Bone for $5.99 a lb - but I thought, check Vons, they are both in Studio City, what the heck and lotsa dollars saved because of it. They do have radishes, green onions and iceberg lettuce on sale until 1/5/10! Might have to stop by.

Ralphs today Xmas Eve

2009-12-24T16:48:00.000-08:00

Cool cool COOL WHIP $1.50 8oz

& Valley Lahvosh HEARTS, The Original Crackerbread $2.59

Sorry, I've neglected you- Trader Joes first

2009-12-24T16:32:00.000-08:00

Blue Fin Chardonnay $3.99 - very tastey
Crackers, savory thins $1.69
Bag o Salad most all $1.99 these days
Steamed Black eyed peas Wow is all I can say $2.29

4 beautiful Roma tomatoes $1.99

99¢ Store major score again

2009-12-05T14:05:00.000-08:00

Bags of tangerines, apples and lemons and a dog toy to boot! That's hard to beat. I went to the one on Lankershim in North Hollywood.

Vons vs Trader Joe's

2009-12-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

Von's has boneless skinless chicken breasts for $1.77 a lb...smoking deal BUT WATCH OUT - their beautiful heads of cauliflower which I thought was $1.69 each I realized when I got home was $.169 a pound...Trader Joe's is $1.70 apiece - I blew it! And I blew it again...Vons does have a bagged lettuce on sale for a $1.99...but I picked a bag off the shelf while they were re-stocking...Wrong Brand...I got home and realized I picked up the $3.99 a bag - shame on me but shame on Vons for not changing the sale sign first. Trader Joes has raised the price of most bagged lettuce to $1.99 from $1.69 but usually what you see is what you get.

The sign on those yummy baked Snapea Crisps said 99¢ not true, it was $1.50, only a 39¢ savings...I don't know how that snafu occurred - Lesson learned - be more scrupulous...check those signs and your receipt before you leave. I should have just picked up the chicken breasts at Vons and left. (also got a a 2lb bag of mixed veggies for $2.50)...but I could have waited on the other stuff...not sure if it's work time and money to bring it back.

Sale lasts through the 8th of December.

Vons, Jons and TJ's

2009-11-18T07:53:00.000-08:00

Well, I went to Vons and they were out of the 3 for $1 avacados...BUT you can get a "rain check", nice to know.

A beautiful head of cauliflower was a dime less than Trader Joe's BUT, Jons, which usually is best on produce had a crappy price on ugly little cauliflowers. They did have 3 bunches of radishes for a $1 though and bagged lettuce for $1.50 on sale, for not sure how long, call first.

Back to Vons they had a pound of pistachios for $4.99 usually $6.99 and Vitali Vodka for $7.99 usually $9.99 - BUT the best deal was Wesson Canola Oil, usually $6.15 it was ONLY $2.49.

Jon's Market - Valley Village

2009-11-17T17:34:00.000-08:00

Angus T-bones on sale (call first) $2.99 a lb...3 beautiful steaks for $9.87.

99¢ Store

2009-11-17T17:32:00.000-08:00

5 bulbs of garlic...99¢

Hass avacados

2009-11-16T18:20:00.000-08:00

You love them, Von's has them! LARGE HASS AVACADOS
3 for a $1 with club card. Not sure how long sale lasts.

Costco

2009-11-12T14:00:00.000-08:00

18 eggs $2.29
4 laughing cow light $8.35 (or 1 for $3.99 at Vons)
Waggin Train Chicken Jerky 40oz treats for dogs $14.59 (or at Amazon.com for $27.95 plus shipping)-:

What a deal!
And coffee (Starbucks in Kirkland wrapper) 2lbs for $9.99.

Trader JOe's Again

2009-11-10T15:43:00.000-08:00

Head of Cauliflower $1.79, TJ's Coastal Cabernet $3.99, Frozen Edamame $1.69 16 oz. bag. And of course 4 lovely avacados for $3.29.

at Ralph's Market

2009-11-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

Wasn't near S & M or TJ's so got Land O' Lakes 1/2 & 1/2 for $1.99 on sale. Motts applesauce little 6 pack $2.00 save a $1.49 and keep your eye on the ball, I mean bill...Smart Balance 2-pack on the shelf "final price" on a red tag $1.99 BUT it didn't give complete discount at register...had to get cashier to help and ALSO, light Havarti cheese had a red "try me" coupon on it. I thought it would ring with the $1 off but was a coupon that needed to be scanned. That's another $1.50 savings that I might not have gotten. Sorry not sure how long this stuff is on sale.

Toilet Paper

2009-11-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

okay, recycled TP at Trader Joe's, $4 for 12 = $1 a roll

but the utter Greenness of it is sooo good.

20 rolls of Scott with a 1000 sheets per roll for $16.49

makes it 83¢ a roll, probably not so green and until

I know how many sheets per roll on TJ's TP it's hard to

make the money comparison accurate.

But price wise Scott at Smart and Final

looks to be the winner there.

Eggs this time at

S&M were 18 large for $2.29(-:

not exactly groceries BUT Petco shot clinic

2009-11-04T07:02:00.000-08:00

Once a month Petco has a shot clinic...everything including Rabies and a dewormer (just in case) for $49. Just make sure you check that your Petco has it, not all of them do.

Scoop Away cat litter

2009-11-02T11:06:00.000-08:00

28 lbs. at Centinela Feed $6.99 when it's on sale. At Ralph's it's usually $14.

1/2 & 1/2

2009-10-31T07:52:00.000-07:00

1/2 and 1/2 at Trader Joes is $1.69 BUT

if you're near Smart and Final it's a $1.39...

now don't spend 50¢ on gas to save 40¢

on 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2.

BUT if you're in the neighborhood of SF they're price on toilet paper, especially Scott is way better than other TP's. I can't find my receipt but when I do I'll give you a more precise price and opinion about what other supposed discount places charge for our most intimate TP.

Avacados

2009-10-31T07:43:00.000-07:00

Here we are back at Trader Joes, Avacados, yummy ones, thick and rich, 4 for $3.29. Love em;-)

Carrots

2009-10-25T10:55:00.000-07:00

Carrots, cut and peeled - 1.8 lbs. Traders in Studio City. ;-)

Omaha Gift Basket

2009-10-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

A friend sent me a gift of Omaha steaks (at least 3 or 4 kinds), stuffed potatoes, hot dogs, pork chops and chicken. I think it was a gift sampler. It's coming onto the holidays...and people are pinching pennies...what a great gift.

EGGS a dozen and where

2009-10-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

Trader Joes's of course, $1.49

Whipped Cream Cheese

2009-10-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

$1.49 Trader Joe's again....8oz's $1.49...do you know where we can do better? Please let us know. If you want to contribute to this blog...let us know.

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

2009-10-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Trader Joe's...Ventura and Laurel $2.99 and delicious!!

Half and Half at Trader Joe's & Black Sea Vodka

2009-10-10T08:53:00.000-07:00

$14.99 for a 750 ml bottle (is that a 5th?) from Estonia
$1.69 a quart the only place I've seen half and half cheaper is at Smart and Final - have you seen it cheaper anywhere? Let us know.

Costco prices on canned fish!!

2009-10-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned a few days ago...I would check Costco's price against Trader Joe's.
Chicken of the Sea Albacore Tuna, you have to buy a pack of 8 is a $1.37 a can. Wild canned Alaskan Salmon is (Bear and Wolf brand), when you buy a pack of 6 equals about $1.50 a can.

At Ralphs today through Tues the 13th, chicken & steak

2009-10-07T13:42:00.000-07:00

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.77 a lb and T-Bone steak $6.99 a lb - but make sure you have your Ralphs card or no deal.

Fish in a can

2009-10-07T07:54:00.000-07:00

Trader Joe's....going to Costco this week and will compare prices. Tuna, in case you can't tell is $1.49 a can and Salmon (the wild Alaskan kind) $1.79. Hmmmm?

Trader Joe's "Trader Jose" Beer

2009-10-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

Very much like Corona...but $4.99 a sixer, at least 1-3 Dollars cheaper.

LEMONS

2009-09-29T15:21:00.000-07:00

Trader Joe's, a bag full of lemons $1.39...but a few days ago I was at Ralph's thought they were 67¢ a lb, but noooooo, when I went to check out it was a piece, paid almost double. I don't know about you - but I have to start paying attention.

Skyy Vodka at Ralphs ON SALE

2009-09-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

$5 off of (I think it's a 5th) 750 ml? Pretty decent deal.

Huge Gorgeous PORTERHOUSE STEAKS

2009-09-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Ralphs sale...$5.19 a lb...and Lucky dog got the bone.

I saved $27.65 on a package of 3 thick beautiful steaks
that normally would've been $48.15 and were on sale for $20.50.

Sorry vegetarians, I think you have the right idea but I'm not
quite there yet.

Wow_Sale at Ralphs!Avacados, Tomatoes and Lettuce

2009-09-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

Haas Avacados - 47¢ each

Vine Tomatoes - 67¢ a pound

Iceberg Lettuce Head - 77¢ each

half and half $1.35 for quart

2009-09-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

at Smart and Final -Burbank

Reading glasses 99 cents

2009-09-12T11:09:00.000-07:00

Guess where? Yup...the 99¢ Store!

EGGS 18 of them at Costco for...

2009-09-12T10:59:00.000-07:00

$1.75

Corona...24 pack $19.99

2009-09-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

Smart and Final....on sale, most inexpensive Corona yet:-)

COFFEE at Trader Joe's

2009-09-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

Now I am a big Starbucks fan and you can get great deals at Costco on Starbucks coffee BUT not 14oz of coffee for $3.49...the jury is out, I haven't tried it yet - it's callled JOE and it's a medium roast coffee. I'll let you know tomorrow morning. Karenj

Avacados - Trader Joe's

2009-09-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

4 decent sized avacados for $3.29, Laurel and Ventura.

Here it is again...Corona Light

2009-08-31T17:45:00.000-07:00

BUT, I stopped at 3 Rite Aids only to find that the one near LACMA was out, the one on La Brea near Santa Monica was out and finally the one at Vineland and Ventura had the 12 packs for $11.99. Note: The 24 packs were not as great deal so I bought 2 twelves. (-;

RIB EYE STEAK on sale at Ralphs

2009-08-28T17:26:00.000-07:00

3.97 per lb...usually $12.99 per lb....you have to buy 3, I paid $12.03 and the usual price would have been $39.96 - such a deal.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

2009-08-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

1.97 per lb, Pavilions in Burbank.

HAAS AVACADOS

2009-08-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the markets have good deals. Haas Avacados at Ralphs, 88 cents apiece. That would be $3.52 if you bought 4, that's how they come packed at Trader Joe's for $4.29 (and they're a little puny) these at Ralphs are nice and big.

Gelson's sale- Peets Coffee and Heirloom Tomatoes

2009-08-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Laurie, one of our followers sent me an email and I quote:
" I noticed on the sign board in front of Gelson's on Franklin @ Canyon Peet's coffee for $7.99. My house coffee is Peet's Decaf French, which is great, and can go up to near $11.00 a pound! "

Heirloom tomatoes, $2.99 a pound, expensive but a good price for them.

Paper Towels at Costco

2009-08-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

Is it really a deal? I think so, 12 for $14.99 80 sheets per roll. About $1.25 a roll.

BUT, I don't really think the toilet paper is such a deal. I seem to run out in a couple of days. I know, I can hear the jokes now, but really...I think they're short on paper, lotsa rolls but short on paper. I'll check and compare on this at a later date unless someone out there has answer.

Pistachios!!!

2009-08-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

Oh, my latest weakness is pistachio nuts. Google them and see where they call them the "skinny nut", I like the sound of that.

But at Costco you can get 3lbs of these NUTs salt and peppered for $13.39($4.63 per lb) and regular salted 4lbs for $15.99 ($3.99 per lb). Salt and pepper is very nice and unusual.

I know Jons is 1lb for $5.99 and TJ's(Trader Joe's) is around $5.39ish per lb (I'll double check next time I'm there).

$8.00 a lb at Ralphs 0-;

Garlic and Broccoli

2009-08-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

99 cent store, Victory and Buena Vista in Burbank. 8 garlic buds for 99 cents and a huge thing of broccoli, that's almost $2 that went a very long way.

Brew -Corona Light still on sale

2009-08-13T09:25:00.001-07:00

at Rite Aid - Studio City.

Corona Light

2009-08-07T16:43:00.000-07:00

Rite Aid, Studio City - 12 pack 11.99!

Porterhouse steaks

2009-08-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

at Ralphs, Studio City...$5.17 a pound usually $12.19 a pound, if you're a meat eater what a deal!!

Radishes

2009-08-07T06:51:00.000-07:00

almost forgot...4 bunches for a dollar at Jon's Market! Fountain and La Brea ;- )

Produce at Jon's

2009-08-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

On my way home I had to stop at Jon's at La Brea and Fountain because their produce prices are the best:

Broccoli: 59 cents a lb
Tomatoes on the vine: 89 cents a lb
Cherries-Bing: 1.99lb

Total today: $2.90

(And yes, I didn't buy the whole bag of cherries. At Jons the bags are ziplock and easy to open so you don't get stuck with so much fruit half of it's bound to go bad).

Lentils - pre-cooked yum

2009-08-05T13:28:00.000-07:00

$2.99 17.6 oz

Trader Joe's Studio City

great in salads, plain, hot or cold. Turn that bag of lettuce into a full meal.

Lettuce in a Bag

2009-08-05T13:24:00.000-07:00

Baby Romaine- organic 5oz bag
Butter Lettuce and Radicchio 7oz bag
each $1.99 at Trader Joe's
I stopped at the one in Studio City, Ventura and Laurel, whew it's hot out there.

Better prices might be bulk but when there are only 1 or 2 people bulk produce goes bad.

Celery Hearts

2009-08-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

Trader Joe's again...I go to the one at Laurel Cyn and Ventura...2 big hearts of celery for $1.69.

More Beer 6-Pack of Lager

2009-08-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

Again, Trader Joe's: a 6 pack of Simpler Times Lager in cans $2.99 (it's a little stronger too)!

EGGS by the Dozens

2009-08-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

A dozen large eggs at Trader Joe's today for $1.49. I know Costco has a dozen and a half for about $1.29 but I'm not sure if they're large and not worth the trip for only eggs.

Half and Half

2009-08-01T14:29:00.001-07:00

If you're going to be at Smart and Final (mine is in Burbank) nobody beats their price on "half and half" $1.35 a quart, BUT beware, they have the highest price on "Laughing Cow" cheeses. Costco is still the best one on that. But you have to buy 4 at time for $8.35. That's okay, they last forever and compare that price with every other store that carries it.

It's hard to beat the price of produce at...

2009-08-01T14:21:00.000-07:00

Jon's markets in LA and SFV!

Best price on a great light brew

2009-08-01T14:15:00.000-07:00

Arriba Light Beer from El Salvador...$3.99 a six pack! What a great deal. I got mine at the Trader Joe's at Ventura and Laurel Cyn.

Recipe to Save

More Trader Joes

costco bargains

8 Hour Sale April 16th 1-9 Ralphs Market

Broccoli for dinner

More Trader Joe's

****Vegetable Juice****

More 99¢ store

99cent alert**********

Trader Joe's yesterday

Costco

Trader Joe's today

Costco

Jon's Market - Valley Village

New find at TJ's

Ralphs today Xmas Eve

Sorry, I've neglected you- Trader Joes first

99¢ Store major score again

Vons vs Trader Joe's

Vons, Jons and TJ's

Jon's Market - Valley Village

99¢ Store

Hass avacados

Costco

Trader JOe's Again

at Ralph's Market

Toilet Paper

not exactly groceries BUT Petco shot clinic

Scoop Away cat litter

1/2 & 1/2

Avacados

Carrots

Omaha Gift Basket

EGGS a dozen and where

Whipped Cream Cheese

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

Half and Half at Trader Joe's & Black Sea Vodka

Costco prices on canned fish!!

At Ralphs today through Tues the 13th, chicken & steak

Fish in a can

Trader Joe's "Trader Jose" Beer

LEMONS

Skyy Vodka at Ralphs ON SALE

Huge Gorgeous PORTERHOUSE STEAKS

Wow_Sale at Ralphs!Avacados, Tomatoes and Lettuce

half and half $1.35 for quart

Reading glasses 99 cents

EGGS 18 of them at Costco for...

Corona...24 pack $19.99

COFFEE at Trader Joe's

Avacados - Trader Joe's

Here it is again...Corona Light

RIB EYE STEAK on sale at Ralphs

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

HAAS AVACADOS

Gelson's sale- Peets Coffee and Heirloom Tomatoes

Paper Towels at Costco

Pistachios!!!

Garlic and Broccoli

Brew -Corona Light still on sale

Corona Light

Porterhouse steaks

Radishes

Produce at Jon's

Lentils - pre-cooked yum

Lettuce in a Bag

Celery Hearts

More Beer 6-Pack of Lager

EGGS by the Dozens

Half and Half

It's hard to beat the price of produce at...

Best price on a great light brew

Vegetable Juice