You can add a ton of different stuff to cream cheese to make a spread (or a dip). Fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives, dried figs...whatever floats your boat. If you want a few sandwich suggestions, here's some-

fresh herb and/or sundried tomato cream cheese on wheat, with hummus and roasted veggies

chopped black olive mixed with cream cheese, spread inside a pita with thin-sliced roast beef, sprouts and mustard

baguette with chopped dried fig cream cheese and procuitto, in a panini press

I've returned things a few times, never with the reciept. I've just brought the package in and explained why I was returning them (although, to be honest, they've never asked- I just felt the need to explain). I know I'm not going to have a problem with the Gyoza sauce, but I've never actually returned anything with just the pic. I also didn't get the TJ's logo in, just the moldy heirlooms, so we shall see...I'll report back and let you know...But yeah, TJ's customer service is usually super great, they will even open a product if you want to taste it before you buy it (also, Whole Foods did the same for me the other day, I didn't even ask but ended up buying the product).

That light coconut milk (in the green can) is STILL gone...My TJ's (West Hollywood) said they are looking for a new supplier. Sucks. That was my coffee creamer. Still haven't found a subsitute. Their coconut cream has additives, and their refrigerated coconut creamer has sugar. I picked up a few light cans from either WFs or Gelsons (can't remember which) but it's so oily and clearish and seperated, it's almost like pouring coconut oil in my coffee! I use an immersion blender in it to emulsify it a bit, but that's too much work when I just wake up! The TJ's light coconut milk was perfect!!!

You might want to look into the Whole30, it's a 30 day "tune-up" focusing on whole foods, no added sugars, gluten, grains, dairy, legumes and alcohol. It sounds like a drag, but when you focus on what you CAN have (meats, poultry, fish and seafood, veggies, fruits and nuts)...well, it still sounds like a drag. But it's not, I promise. I did one last September and am currently doing one right now. I eat better on the Whole30 than when I'm not, because I'm making everything myself and getting creative with ingredients. (If you're interested, I can give you the recipe for the BEST chicken teriyaki I've EVER had...) Just look it up and read about it-especially the testimonials from the diabetics! All I know is, I've never felt better than when I've followed it (and I LOVE my junk food, bread, cheese and booze!). I ate a LOT and still managed to lose a few lbs without trying (I'm not overweight), my stomach was flat as a board, I had absolutely zero gas or bloat, was VERY regular (sorry, TMI) never got tired in the afternoon, in fact my energy level was ridiculous, and even when the 30 days was up, I found myself making really great food choices. Just look it up! It's great!

Also, drinking apple cider vinegar (with the mother) is supposed to get rid of bad breath :)

YAY to the Healthy 8 veggie mix!! Its loaded with tiny pieces of carrots, broccoli, green peppers, purple cabbage, green cabbage, celery, jicama and radishes. I sauteed a handful in a bit of avocado oil and a few halved mini heirlooms, then mixed with half a shredded chicken breast (that I poached the day before), half a chopped avocado, a mini-handful of alfalfa sprouts, and a quick dressing made from avocado oil, apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard. It sounds weird, but it was FANTASTIC!!! (I'm also on day 3 of the Whole30 so I'm getting a little creative). Definite staple from now on.

Are the chocolate covered cherry, etc the ones that are multi-colored? I saw those in the "new" section the other day, but I know for a fact they've had them for years, because I have bought them in the past, and didn't like them. The consistancy of the fruit was gross and grainy and really sweet. I think with that much chocolate you need a little tartness. The chocolate covered cherries from Harry and Davids are perfect. The TJ's chcolate covered cherries (Billingsly brand? Something like that) aren't to bad. But the mixed fruit are terrible.

I just had that pizza for dinner last night. I have bought it before, and I think it's a good size and I like the kalamata olives and feta, but yeah...the top never seems to get "done". The instructions say take it out after 10 minutes when the cheese bubbles, but I have never seen the cheese bubble. I left it in for about 4 extra minutes, and it got nice and crispy, but isn't really "pizza" like. More like a bready-cracker with a hot greek cheese dip topping. I REALLY miss their "fresh" i.e. refrigerated pizzas. Those were so good!