pease help compile a shoping list for Whole Foods

[Moonpie]

I have never really shopped in one, but next week, DH will take me to one ( about 20 miles away) & I am trying to get a list together, so far I know I want nut flour & bran flour ( for some recipes I've seen posted in the D forum) I am not averse to cooking up some simple treats for myself or DH & I'd rather cook it than spend too much money on a pre packaged type, help please :):D

[notme]

Honestly, you will pay too much for nut flours at Whole foods. Trader Joes is much less expensive for that type of item. Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE Whole Foods. I just buy some harder to get items there. I adore the trail mix bar. I mix a trail mix with coconut, almonds, small amount of granola and sunflower seeds. I love their pre-made soups also and the goat cheese and spinach quiche. The olive oil there that you package yourself is amazing and they have a wonderful cheese bar. All of their fruits and fresh veggies are beyond wonderful. They also sell Azevedo Street (flourless) bread, in California stores).

[Moonpie]

thank you, I was unaware that TJs sold nut flour, there is aTJs near home,so I will go there soon. Thanks :cool:

[Chef Barrae]

When I go to Whole Foods on my next trip my list will look something like this:

Almond Flour
Hazelnut Flour
Agave Nectar - light
Coffee Beans (I just can't resist their fresh beans and always have to get at least 1/2 lb. if not a whole lb.)
Shirataki Tofu Noodles (in the refrigerated section by tofu)
*this is a noodle eaten in Japan that has only 3 g carb and 2 g fiber. It is almost all fiber, which is why I get the one with tofu for some added protein. It smells funny when you open it but all you do is rinse then off. Boil them in broth for about 5 minutes, make a soup or some people even use it in place of Italian pasta. You have to start slow with it and only eat a small amount to see how your system reacts to the large quantity of fiber. There are only 20 calories in 3 ounces I think. They come in all shapes and sizes but the texture of the thin spaghetti is not too bad. Sometimes people describe it as a little rubbery but the thinner the better. Whole Foods is the only store in my area that carries this product other than an actual Asian grocery store.
I always browse around the store, taking my time going down each aisle looking for new and interesting products. I sometimes splurge and pick up something with truffles like butter or salt and I always hit the seafood department.

[fairyblood]

If you live in the bay area, there should be whole foods that are closer then 20 miles. I don't know if you live in the east bay but there are some in Oakland, Berkeley, and a bunch in the city and more places... whole foods locations in bay area - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&view=map&hl=en&gl=us&q=whole+foods+locations+in+bay+area&ie=UTF8)

I don't know if you still live in the bay area or where in there bay area you live or if you have a different reason for going 20 miles but I figured I would post this anyways.

[Moonpie]

well I live in Pacifica, so the nearest one is in San Mateo, the ones in the city may be closer, but I don't want to drive to city, parking is such a pain. But I will check TJs first, & see what flours I can get there, Chef, thanks for the tips on the noodles, I will definitely be looking for those :)