2004 Archive

These were found at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine website.  Nothing ever goes away on the internet. This is the proof.

The links currently go back to the Wayback site – and are dead. I’m working on linking them to this site.

The original site back in 2003 was all about the local stores, recipes, product usage… Quite fun and quite ambitious for two employees to run on their own time.

Towards the end of 2004, the calendar became too much to deal with and I just started posting the recipes. It’s all about ease, right?!?

Another consideration was the Trader Joe Corporate Office was not thrilled with employees running websites on their own.

Can’t say that I blame them! By late 2005 the site morphed into the site we have, today!

January 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
New Year’s Day
Store Closed

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice

Jambalaya with Andouille Susage over Rice

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili
11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili

General Tsao’s Chicken

General Tsao’s Chicken

General Tsao’s Chicken
18 19 20 21 22 23 24

General Tsao’s Chicken

General Tsao’s Chicken

General Tsao’s Chicken

General Tsao’s Chicken
King Louis Ratatouille King Louis Ratatouille King Louis Ratatouille
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
King Louis Ratatouille King Louis Ratatouille King Louis Ratatouille King Louis Ratatouille Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Annie Chun’s Meal Kits

February 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Annie Chun’s Meal Kits Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup with Mini
Pitas
Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup with Mini
Pitas
Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup with Mini
Pitas
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup with Mini
Pitas
BBQ Chicken on Whole Wheat Buns and
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Chicken on Whole Wheat Buns and
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Chicken on Whole Wheat Buns and
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta Tabula Rasa Pizza with Bruschetta
Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole

Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole

Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole
22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole

Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole

Mardi Gras Shrimp Creole
Berries and
Balsamic
Berries and
Balsamic
Berries and
Balsamic
Berries and
Balsamic
29 1 2 3 4 5 6
Berries and
Balsamic

March 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
29 1 2 3 4 5 6
Berries and
Balsamic
Berries and
Balsamic
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups
Kids meals!  Fish Sticks, Macaroni and
Cheese, and Organic Applesauce Cups

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye
14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye

Chicken Salad Sandwiches on
Cocktail Rye
Bami Goreng Bami Goreng Bami Goreng
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Bami Goreng Bami Goreng
Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes
28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes

Tortellini Salad

April 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup
11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Cheese, Pistachios, and Maple Syrup

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce
18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb
Sauce
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Nirvana Burgers with Garlic Fries and
Cheese Fries
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice

May 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
Cinco de Mayo!  Fresh Wild Mushroom
Quesadillas and a side of fresh salsa with Santa Fe Rice
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream
David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle
Cake with

Strawberry Whipped Cream

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables
16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chickpeas
and Vegetables
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese
BBQ Meatless Meatballs with Macaroni and
Cheese

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad
30 31 1 2 3 4 5

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

June 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
30 31 1 2 3 4 5

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup
6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup

Chilled Avocado Soup
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Maryland style Crabcakes with Wasabi Mayo
and Mushroom Risotto
Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge
Chunk Ice Cream
Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge
Chunk Ice Cream
Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge
Chunk Ice Cream
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge
Chunk Ice Cream

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad
Customer
Appreciation BBQ in the parking lot
27 28 29 30 1 2 3

Shrimp Salad
Our new Chicken Sausages with Garlic
Mustard Aioli
Our new Chicken Sausages with Garlic
Mustard Aioli
Our new Chicken Sausages with Garlic
Mustard Aioli

July 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 28 29 30 1 2 3

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad
4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese
Tabula Rasa Pizza Crusts with Grilled
Vegetable Bruschetta and Goat Cheese

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp
18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Aloha Carrot Slaw

with Coconut Shrimp

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping
25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Summer Smoothie
and

Cheesecake Topping

Ciabatta Sandwich

Ciabatta Sandwich

Ciabatta Sandwich

September 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
White Stilton with
Apricots Salad
White Stilton with
Apricots Salad
White Stilton with
Apricots Salad
White Stilton with
Apricots Salad
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
El Greko Pizza White Stilton with
Apricots Salad
and El Greko Pizza

Ciabatta Sandwich

Ciabatta Sandwich

Ciabatta Sandwich
Mezzaluna Pasta with Porcini Mushroom
Marinara
Mezzaluna Pasta with Porcini Mushroom
Marinara
12 New Fearless
Flyer!
13
14 15 16 17 18
Mezzaluna Pasta with Porcini Mushroom
Marinara
Mandarin Orange Chicken
with Vegetable Fried Rice
Mandarin Orange Chicken
with Vegetable Fried Rice
Mandarin Orange Chicken
with Vegetable Fried Rice
Mandarin Orange Chicken
with Vegetable Fried Rice
Mandarin Orange Chicken
BlintzesTomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup w/Shredded Rainbow Carrots Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup Tomato Basil Hummus & Pita Chips Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup Tomato Basil Hummus & Pita Chips BBQ
Shredded Pork on WW Hamburger Bun with Snapea Crisps
BBQ
Shredded Pork on WW Hamburger Bun with Snapea Crisps
BBQ
Shredded Pork on WW Hamburger Bun with Snapea Crisps
BBQ
Shredded Pork on WW Hamburger Bun with Snapea Crisps
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
BBQ
Shredded Pork on WW Hamburger Bun with Snapea Crisps
Shrimp Shu Mai with Vegetable Fried Rice Shrimp Shu Mai with Vegetable Fried Rice Shrimp Shu Mai with Vegetable Fried Rice Shrimp Shu Mai with Vegetable Fried Rice

November 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
31 1  ELECTION
DAY
2
3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving
25
26 27
Closing Early Store Closed

28 29 30 1 2 3 4

December 04
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 Christmas Eve
24
Christmas25
Closing Early Store Closed

26 27 28 29 30 New Year’s Eve
31
1
Closing Early


2003 Archive

These were found at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine website.  Nothing ever goes away on the internet. This is the proof.

I updated links to recipes on the site, where available.

The original site back in 2003 was all about the local stores, recipes, product usage… Quite fun and quite ambitious for two employees to run on their own time.

Towards the end of 2004, the calendar became too much to deal with and I just started posting the recipes. It’s all about ease, right?!?

Another consideration was the Trader Joe Corporate Office was not thrilled with employees running websites on their own.

Can’t say that I blame them! By late 2005 the site morphed into the site we have, today!



January

  • Potbelly Soups with Blue Cheese Butter
  • Stirfry with Mukimi and Friends vegetable blend, Asian Tofu, and Wasabi Teriyaki Sauce.  Tempura Shrimp
  • Vermont Cheddar and Walnut Ravioli with Sundried Tomato Pesto
  • Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb Sauce served over Jasmine Rice
  • Tabula Rasa Pizza Shell with TJ’s Pizza sauce, Shredded Mozzarella and Red and Yellow Roasted Peppers

February

  • Multigrain Waffles with Organic Maple Syrup and Potbelly Onion Soup with Kashi TLC Crackers
  • Stirfry with Asian Vegetables with Bejing Style Soy Sauce and 70-110 Cooked Shrimp
  • Crab Cakes with Wasabi Mayonnaise and ‘Spearean Risotto
  • Chili Mac

March

  • Mardi Gras Red Beans and Rice
  • Quesadillas
  • Porcini Mushroom Tortellini with Organic Tuscano Marinara Sauce
  • Thai Vegetable Gyoza (potsticker) with Balsamic Blast/Apricot Jam Dipping Sauce
  • Cream Line Yogurt with Cranberries in Juice topped with Vanilla Soy Granola

April

May

  • Gnocchi with Garlicky Red Clam Sauce
  • Mushroom Stroganoff
  • Eggplant Caviar
  • Grilled Chicken Sausages and Annie’s Mustards
  • Garlic Chicken Stir Fry Dinner

June

July

August

September

  • Back To School!! – PB&J sandwiches and all sorts of lunchbox fixin’s
  • BBQ Shredded Chicken on Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns and Salt and Pepper Kettle Chips.
  • Italian Penne Pasta with Vegetable Melange in Butter Sauce and Sundried Tomatoes
  • Spanish Shrimp and Rice
  • Soups!  Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper, Butternut Squash, Onion, and Corn Chowder

October

  • Thai Green Curry Sauce with Asian Style Tofu and Jasmine Rice
  • Pizza Dough
  • Chickenesque Burgers, Cranberry Mustard, and Mushroom Risotto

November

  • Chocolate Fondue with Dried Fruits
  • Hors d’oeuvres – an assortment of the many Trader Joe’s hors d’oeuvres – just in time for the holidays!
  •  Cranberry Wild Rice Salad

December


Curiously Delicious Cruciferous Crunch Posing as a Sandwich

  • 1 bag Cruciferous Crunch
  • 1 bag Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp Garlic Spread
  • Balsamic Glaze or vinegar of choice
  • Baguette, bread of choice, pizza crust...

Saute 1 bag of cruciferous crunch in a bit of olive oil. Add S&P and any other herb or spice you like.

When the greens begin to wilt and brown, stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.

Using your favorite bread, schmear with garlic spread - be generous - and add cooked greens.

Top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or your favorite vinegar.

 


Can't Be Beet Salad

  • 1 pkg Roasted Golden Beets
  • 1 pkg Steamed Baby beets
  • 1 pkg Steamed Lentils
  • 1 btl mango Dressing

Dice beets. Mix with steamed lentils. Drizzle on desired amount of dressing - 1/2 bottle should be enough for most folks.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.


Potato Tot Salad

  • 1 bag Potato Tots
  • 1 carton Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
  • 6 Green Onions—or more, to taste

 

Thaw Potato Tots—in refrigerator overnight or in microwave.

Gently mix in Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip and chopped green onions.

Enjoy!

 

*** This is the basic—and great as-is. However, you can add any number of items, from sliced black olives to diced red peppers or any little odds-and-ends left over in the ‘fridge.

Have fun and be creative!

 


Silken Summer Soup with Smoked Paprika

  • 1 pkg Persian Cucumbers
  • 1 pkg Guacamole
  • 1 qt Buttermilk
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion
  • Juice of 1 lemon (2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

 

Peel cukes and put them in a blender with the remaining ingredients.

Blend until you reach your desired consistency. We like a little texture, but you may make it as smooth as you like.

Sheck for seasoning and add salt or pepper, as desired.