Yeah, I've read that article (or a similar one). It's interesting. We have Trader Joe's in the cities, just not in the rural areas where I live. I think they are only in the big cities since the city where I go for therapy (which is smaller) doesn't have one. My brother gets me their ginger snap cookies for Christmas every year.

Aldi's apparently has a really good wine selection for low prices. I"m not a wine drinker but I've heard this from a few sources. I get lots of fruits and veggies there, much cheaper than Walmart and often in better shape. I've also been enjoying a bag of pre-cooked chicken fajita strips. I'm on a high protein diet and that really helps top off the protein near bedtime.

It's too bad you don't have them. Great store.