Trader Joe’s Is A Must-Visit in Louisville KY!
This past Saturday, I had a chance to visit Trader Joe’s for the first time. Talk about sensory overwhelm! I loved it! If you like to eat healthy food options, you will love this place. The best part about it is all the organic options. Everything, from the meat to the fresh fruit and vegetables, is so fresh and reasonably priced.
You’ll notice when you enter the store the vast array of organic fruits and vegetables. Their organic vegetables compare in price to Kroger’s non-organic vegetables. For instance, I bought organic baby carrots for $1.69 and fresh chives for $1.79. They have an entire aisle of nuts and dried fruits, just about any kind you would want. You can buy a bunch and make your own trail mix.
Trader Joe’s has a vast selection of cheese. We decided on Havarti (my favorite), grass-fed Swiss, and a round of Laughing Cow cheese was only $2.99. I also bought crackers from there called Multigrain Savory Thins and they are the best crackers I have ever eaten. Cage-free organic brown eggs are a dollar cheaper there than anywhere.
My favorite aisle, by far, was the frozen foods section. I branched out and bought things I’ve never tried before. The Mushroom Risotto was a huge hit. However, the best thing was frozen mango chunks. Here is how I used them: ½ package mango plus 10 fresh cherries, 1 diced kiwi, 6 oz. Pina Colada mix, 6 oz. of Grey Goose vodka, and fill blender to line with ice. It was a delicious frozen drink for one of the hottest days of the year.
Trader Joe’s has a wine shop with a separate entrance next door (as required by Kentucky law). You cannot leave there without getting a bottle of their “Two-buck Chuck” (actual name is “Charles Swan”) which is now $2.99. I am told it is a good wine for the cheaper wines but I have not opened it yet.
Several of the Yelp reviews mentioned their great fresh pizza dough, so I was disappointed that I didn’t see it in the store. There’s always next time!
We ended up spending just over $200, which will last three people about two to three weeks. Not bad for a bunch of organic, healthy food! I can’t wait to go back to Trader Joe’s in Louisville! It is located off the Watterson on 4600 Shelbyville Road on the same side as the mall and Whole Foods. I will visit there for the first time the next time we go...that sounds like a really fun thing to do in Louisville.
The beautifully remodeled kitchen features a large center island with breakfast bar, double ovens, and just a touch of contemporary flair!
Last year, one of the agents in our office, Patrice Miles, rallied on Facebook to get Trader Joe’s to come to Louisville, Kentucky. I even liked her Facebook page, Bring Trader Joe's to Louisville KY, having no idea what Trader Joe’s was! I had assumed it was some kind of touristy clothing shop or accessories, until I came across their review page on Yelp.
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The Aquatic Center is a favorite for family fun. Since school let out early this year, they are already open for the season! Admission is $5.00 ages 13 & up, $4.00 ages 3-12, $3.00 ages 60 & up, and free for toddlers 2 & under.
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