Four more reasons to drive to Albuquerque

A few years back, I found three reasons to drive to Albuquerque 

(more specifically, to Trader Joe's): 

Meyer Lemon Cookies, Mushroom and Black Truffle Flatbread, and French Roast Coffee. 

I've since broadened my horizons and added four more reasons 

to make the trek to my favorite store:

The Key Lime Tea Cookies are a seasonal item, available only in summer, 

which is a tragedy because I could eat them every day of the year. And then some.

Don't judge me because I buy wine in a box. This stuff is very drinkable.

For those of us who do not enjoy the convenience of curbside trash pickup, 

the box is infinitely easier to dispose of than the equivalent four glass bottles. 

I should also mention that it costs a whopping $13.

A sommelier would likely turn up their nose at it but not me.

The boxes come in three varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

I'll interrupt this paragraph to recommend a book about wine:
"Cork Dork" by Bianca Bosker. It's very entertaining, 

highly educational and often hilarious.

Then there are the spice blends...oh my. I put the "Everything But the Bagel" blend

on everything (including the bagel) except for margaritas.

For those, I use the "Chile Lime" blend to salt the rim of the glass. Tasty!