Long time, no update. What gives? We were tired of the cold and took a spontaneous trip to visit the snowbird in-laws in AZ - warm, sunny, and relaxing. Frankly, the Allegiant Air flight direct between Bismarck and Mesa is the best thing since peanut butter and banana toast. We NoDak folk are not accustomed to direct flights, to say the least.
Yesterday I got the unique pleasure to browse Trader Joe's, a grocery store filled with only deliciousness. My in-laws shop there for "Two Buck Chuck" wine ($2.99 a bottle), but I was excited to check out the rest of the store. Every product on the shelves practically jumped in my cart, I couldn't stop them. Full fat Greek yogurt! Fair trade cocoa! Raclette cheese! All these wonders that are so hard to find in the middle of a prairie. Alas, my lack of checked luggage prevented me from buying olive oils and wine (*sniff*), but I'll be returning to Bis with as much TJ chocolate, dried fruits, and nuts as my carry-on can hold.
When in NoDak, the closest Trader Joe's is in Minneapolis. Prices are reasonable, quality is top-notch, bring an extra bag to carry everything home with you!
OMG TJ's is AWESOME! They have the most scrumptious rice crackers ever! ...with a little mozzarella and avocado...I think I am just going to have to send you some! :) I need your address!
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