I know most of you don’t need a reason to head into Trader Joe’s on Court and Atlantic. The cavernous grocery has won hearts since it opened back in 2008. But last weekend, I threw a baby shower in my garden and after heading to my other true love, Sahadi’s, for chocolate seashells and dark chocolate covered orange rinds, I grabbed some last minute supplies at the Joe’s. I had no extra time to get flowers so I scooped up three bouquets of African roses for $3.99 each. They were small, delicate roses and I’m happy to report, still going strong on my table today (more than I can say for roses I’ve gotten from expensive flower shops in the hood). Secondly, I threw a container of the edamame hummus in my basket for luck. Out of all the things I put out for these ladies to nosh, everyone kept coming back to that–asking what it was and who made it. All in a day’s work on Atlantic Ave.