Trader Joe's pulls out the win with a warm quesadilla

A customary first stop at Fresh & Easy yielded two kinds of kettle-style potato chips – hickory barbecue and salt & pepper – available for sale at $.99 each. Not a bad deal, but I wondered where the Salt & Vinegar chips were, since those are clearly the best (followed closely by the Jalapeno). 

A lone serving of popcorn chicken was reluctantly taken by Hosea, who confirmed the worst – they were cold and therefore not good. Our jovial sample butler pointed out that a whole new batch was being warmed in the toaster, but we departed for Hawaiian-themed pastures. Trader Joe's.  

Trader Joe's had nothing but Southwest Chicken Quesadillas, but to Hosea, that was a slam dunk. I tried a cut without chicken in it, and it was indeed melted gooey cheesy goodness. Just $2.99 for two, also. Not bad! 

They also had chilled servings of Expeller Pressed Mulch Lawn Trimmings Juice, or whatever it's called, which I always was tempted to try but never wanted to invest in a whole bottle. It was fine, but now I don't need to buy a bottle. Ever. I guess that sample had opposite the intended effect. 

WINNER: TRADER JOE'S.