I had a near meltdown while shopping yesterday. First I got jumped (not robbed, he just cut in front of me and 6 other people) in line at Michael's by some punk with his iPod on buying colored duct tape. There were no parking spaces open at Santana Row at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. (how come you people aren't in church??) But, the worst is that there is Christmas "crap" up everywhere and Johnny Mathis singing "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"! No Johnny, it's not even Thanksgiving yet! And then the mother of all sins, some dip at Trader Joe's has a Thanksgiving size cart full of food and she is just standing there watching the checker while the lines are half the store long of people waiting. Cardinal rule of Trader Joe's: on the weekend and if they are busy, you bag your own groceries. Sheesh.
Ok, kind, level headed, tolerant Dawnielle re-entering the building....
Anywhoo, since the holidays are breathing down our backs, here is a little trick to keep up your sleeve....1000 Layer Crackers from Trader Joe's.
I LOVE these crackers. They even come (environmentally unfriendly) wrapped in their own individual wrappers. So special. They are like a cross between a multi-grain cracker and puff pastry and a hint of sugar. Yum. The possibilities for topping these babies is endless....perhaps you can try:
Smoked Salmon, cream cheese and dill
Feta & cream cheese with radishes
Goat cheese, persimmons and a balsamic reduction drizzle
Grilled butterflied spicey shrimp and guacamole
Sweet ricotta and raspberries
Tomorrow is one of those lets drive everywhere at mach 10 speed and then act calm and polite with the mom's at school and then drive like a bat out of hell again picking up kids, green beans and shallots...
Stay tuned for Yam Yums....
Hey, what are you doing for turkey day, anyway? Oh yeah, I'm counting my blessings....are you?
I haven't been to TJs in awhile. Those look worth the trip. YUM!
Posted by: pam | November 25, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family......Thank you for all the good "foodie" ideas this year...looking forward to many more...
Posted by: Lois Estrada | November 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM
do u get them in toronto canada?
Posted by: nancy | January 03, 2010 at 10:18 AM
1000 layer crackers are ...dating myself here...to die for!! They really are one of a kind, lend themselves to sweet or savory uses. Did I mention that I'm addicted to them??
Posted by: sissyskufca | September 02, 2010 at 08:20 PM
But now that TJ has discontinued the most luxurious delicious cracker of all time...1000 Layer Crackers...WHERE can I still purchase some? they are heavenly!!!and I Have to have them!!! Does anyone out there have clout? Beg TJ to reinstate them? Please. L
Posted by: Linda C. | October 26, 2010 at 04:44 AM
I agree that they are the best cracker ever. And as far as the wrapping, it makes them even better because they last longer on the shelves. Plus they are very elegant when serving them to guest. I am from Claifornia and they were discontinued over 4-5 months ago. I read on one of the blurbs online that they come from China, but I can't find them. Has anyone tracked them down, I also read that they are by Kraft? Does ayone know the Brand name or manufacturer? If yes I may be able to track them, as I am in the manufacturing business.
Posted by: Mary | January 01, 2011 at 01:30 PM
While my sister was shopping at a food bank, she came across these 1000 Layer Crackers and ultimately allowed me to taste them. I TRULY like these crackers and have been literally searching for them for SEVERAL months! I actually touched my computer screen when I saw the EXACT same pictures of thee most delicious crackers in the world! I cannot find these crackers anywhere! I went to Trader Joe’s website, as well as my local grocers: Safeway, King Soopers and Albertsons and no one seems to know how they arrived here in Aurora, Colorado. (In my fantasy world, the cracker-fairy dropped these crackers here in the West, allowed the people to desire them so much, that they would pay just about anything to get their hands on them.)
I REALLY enjoy these crackers with my vegetable only soup. Since I ate all my 1000 Layer Crackers, my meals have not been the same. Where do I purchase them here in Denver Colorado and/or Aurora Colorado?
Posted by: KSmith | March 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM
now that traders joe has me hooked on 1000 layer crackers they have been discontinued. come on tj bringem back or at least tell us where we may purchase same mac
Posted by: . perry jones | August 08, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I agree with all of you. They were absolutely the BEST BEST crackers in the world. I have been unaable to get them out of my mind since i tasted them. If anyone knows where to get some please share the love...: )
Posted by: Sirsa | September 16, 2011 at 08:03 PM