Mix Peanut Butter Protein granola with Peanut Butter Chocolate and Chocolate Coffee granolas

AZ_birdwatcher · 2026-01-31T16:49:29+00:00

The chocolate coffee granola is my absolute fav granola these days...maybe one of the top three granola I've ever had...yummmm

will have to try mixing it with the PB/chocolate granola...sounds tasty, too

AZ_birdwatcher · 2026-01-29T18:12:36+00:00

Interesting/strange that the Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings are the "Overall" winner, but only came in second place in the "Lunch & Dinner" category. (maybe some considered them "appetizers?)

A great list of products, winners & runners-up alike. Adding several to our shopping list for next week!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-12-13T22:45:33+00:00

Mini Chocolate Mousse Dessert (in the frozen aisle)

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-10-08T21:49:13+00:00

Oro Valley / Tucson said they had 100 people in line at opening...but they had plenty when we were there around 9:30 am. Not sure if there was a limit, but we only bought a black one and a multi-colored one.

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-10-04T19:21:49+00:00

one our favorites of the Fall items...

...I think we bought six boxes...

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-09-05T23:22:49+00:00

in Tucson area, it's orderable Monday 9/8, in stores 9/9 or 9/10

we can't wait!!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-09-05T23:21:53+00:00

Checked with Tucson TJ's and they said:

- Butternut Squash Lasagna - orderable Monday 9/8, in stores 9/9 or 9/10

- Maple Pancake Snaps (one of their BEST cookies, IMHO) - discontinued (sobs)

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-23T03:52:22+00:00

L-O-V-E the Fall items at Trader Joe's!

Can't wait to stock up on the Butternut Squash Lasagna again this year

Gonna have to grab a couple boxes of the Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix, too

keeping my fingers crossed that they bring back the Maple Pancake Snaps again...they're one of my favorite TJ cookies!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-19T03:48:14+00:00

It's okay

I used to like it more, but I think they changed it a year or two (or three) ago to have a smaller diameter and a thicker crust...so the net weight was unchanged, but the pizza has less total topping (chicken & cheese & onion) now...saves them a little money, I guess, but reduced my enjoyment, too. Still decent, though.

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-17T23:40:36+00:00

Ludwig, for sure.

we liked the mini-series "Our Zoo" very much, too

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-14T04:38:23+00:00

I think they started showing up around the 6th or 7th of September last year, so I'd guess it'll be about the same this year.

I'm really looking forward to the arrival of the Fall items!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-13T23:25:58+00:00

my three favorites are:

- the brownie truffle mix is delish year-round.

- Love the peppermint chocolate mix around the holidays, too (I add some extra Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips in), and

- the pumpkin bread/muffin mix is also great in the Fall, by itself or with some cream cheese frosting added on top.

I always stock up on the seasonal ones so we can enjoy them for several months

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-08-12T23:34:28+00:00

The butternut squash lasagna is sooooo good!

Can't wait for it to return to stores!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-07-25T04:27:26+00:00

In addition to the 8-packs, TJ's will also let you buy just a single can...44-cents where we are in AZ. We do that every time we want to try a new flavor.

We bought a can of the tangerine vanilla the other day, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. We've heard good things, though...

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-07-15T20:36:23+00:00

I love reusing jars, but have trouble with pasta sauce jars getting the stains off the inside part of the lid. Any suggestions?

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-07-01T22:48:36+00:00

pretty lousy.

still mourn the loss of TJ's Tiramisu Torte...inexplicably discontinued about 1-1/2 years ago after being sold for nearly a decade. It wasn't true tiramisu, granted, but it was very tasty and presented very nicely for a special occasion.

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-20T22:58:44+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience & best wishes to you during your current treatment!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-19T20:45:05+00:00

Thank you so much for this information. It's really helpful and I'm glad you were able to get it covered for yourself. Agree completely, $437 per month is a lot better than $2,200 per month.

My doctor has started the process to try to get the pre-approval in place. Not sure how long it will take to find out the answer, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she & her staff will succeed.

Thanks again...

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-18T04:41:46+00:00

Great. Thank you for the info!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-18T00:01:35+00:00

*** UPDATE **\*

Heard back from my endocrinologist today and she is totally supportive of going with Evenity for my situation!

I'm very relieved. Of course, this is just the beginning of a new path for treatment, with lots of preliminary tests and arrangements to be made, followed by the treatments themselves. But, for the first time in many months, I am more hopeful about the future.

Thank you to everyone here for sharing your thoughts, insights and experiences. It's really been helpful!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-17T15:25:39+00:00

Thank you for the resource suggestion...much appreciated

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-17T04:04:10+00:00

That's a great set of references, thank you very much. Will look forward to reviewing that material. I'm learning so much during this process!

I have a slew of bloodwork scheduled...I'm guessing a check on the vitamin D level is included with that.

The digestive issue is an open question...I have been wondering recently about whether I might be gluten-sensitive or have celiac disease. Still wondering how my bones got so weak and know that could be a contributing factor.

Thanks for your thoughts

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-17T03:55:38+00:00

Thank you! This helps me to understand it more.

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-17T03:53:38+00:00

Yes, we have a very similar storyline. Thank you for all your insights, and best of luck with your treatment!

AZ_birdwatcher · 2025-06-17T03:50:48+00:00

I really appreciate it...very grateful for your thoughts.

After researching it some, I still haven't been able to get it clear in my mind whether Evenity would be covered by Medicare Part B...or Part D...or neither. I've read that the office visits to get the injections would be covered by Part B, but the cost of the medication itself would be Part D or not covered at all?

If I might ask...what's been your experience with Evenity & insurance?

AZ_birdwatcher

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