I agree with the suggestion to diversify. I *love* Trader Joe's, and there are some things that I get there on a regular basis, but the nearest to me is an hour away - not good for weekly, or even monthly shopping. In town here I do the majority of my grocery shopping at Fred Meyer. I keep a list on my fridge with things to buy in Eugene - @ TJs, another market I like, an Asian market, and a couple of others. When the list is long enough to justify a trip, or if we need to go that way for some other reason, we make a day of it, and I get enough to last until the next trip. Otherwise I make do with sources closer to home. That is the joy of a well stocked pantry, as you probably already know - you can wait, usually, until there is a sale going on, or until the list is long enough to justify the trip.
Oh yes! Welcome to the group
Oh yes! Welcome to the group