Another Trader Joe's post

Trader Joe's has some mini tacos and a sweet and sour chicken that have come in handy on nights when I don't have the energy to actually cook. Their microwavable rices are handy, too. Brown and jasmine.

At the same time that I was thinking I can't wait for that Trader Joe's near me to open, my brother was busy opposing it. He thought it would put his local grocer out of business, so he won't go to what he calls Traitor Joe's.

But I have to be honest, I went to my brother's local grocery store and it smelled. I'm serious. Something needed something - either ceiling tiles needed to be replaced or the entire dairy section. Not sure what it was, but I will stick to Trader Joe's. Sorry Mark.

Tomato Paste Tubes

The convenience of the tubes of tomato paste cannot be overstated. That is, until it squirts out all over your backsplash.