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Trader Joe’s Breaded Cheese Curds Are Entirely Too Snackable

Trader Joe's Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds plus air fryer equals pretty dang tasty. Connoisseurs will note that you're not getting a squeaky cheese experience. But with a slightly savory breading and cheese that ended up oozing out of a few of them browning in the airfryer, well you're not gonna hear any complaints from me.…

May 22, 2023

Book Reviews

Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray | Quick Hit Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review The Julia Quinn quote on the cover of Unladylike Lessons in Love would lead you to believe that this book is a romance first and a mystery second, but I feel like I should manage your expectations a little. It has an HEA and more steam than say…

May 18, 2023

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Enchanted Jangle

I admit it. The only reason I picked up Trader Joe's Enchanted Jangle was because of the unicorn, rainbow, and pink swirled pink chips. At $4.49 for a 10 oz. bag, it feels a little pricey for what it is, but I couldn't resist. There are five items in the mix: Salted Waffle…

May 17, 2023

Book Reviews

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren | Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is helpful or helps you discover a new book, please use them to support my work -- thanks! Sometimes side characters are scene…

May 16, 2023

Beverages Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Iced Tea

When I first heard about Trader Joe's Cold Brew Iced Tea, I wasn't expecting tea bags. I figured it'd be another version of the concentrate and already pre-brewed for you. With lemon powder, lemon juice and lemon oil on the ingredient list, I thought, well, this is either gonna be great or a totally sour…

May 10, 2023

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies

I wasn't a huge fan of Trader Joe's previous go at rice crackers -- the mochi nuggets. They were too plain for me. But I thought these Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies might have some potential. The thing is, while the texture is good, they're airier/puffier than the nuggets, they lean more toward the sweet…

May 8, 2023

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sfogliatella Pastry

Trader Joe's Sfogliatella seems like something I should have liked. Crunchy pastry with a semolina, ricotta and candied orange filling. Not too sweet. Sounds perfect for me. But honestly, I'm just....ambivalent. I like the filling. It's thickened with the semolina and flavored with just the right amount of candied orange zest for me. …

April 18, 2023

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Probiotic Sparkling Beverages

Although probiotic isn't really a selling point for me, I picked up Trader Joe's Probiotic Sparkling Beverages yesterday. The flavors, ginger lemon and tangerine, sounded good and at $1.99 per 12 oz. can, it's always good to have another option in place of soda. What I like about these is they aren't too sweet.…

April 11, 2023

Book Reviews

Review: Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa

Marriage of convenience between BIPOC characters (she's Mexican, he's Black, a grandson descended from a formerly enslaved woman) set in 1860s London? Yes, please. What's great about Ana Maria and the Fox is that while the location/time period is familiar in historical romance, what's actually driving Ana and Gideon's story is an entirely different set…

April 10, 2023

Book Reviews

Romantic Comedy + 8 More Anticipated April Releases for your TBR

The Spring reading season is already heating up, even if it's still in the low 40s in Seattle. Someone send Spring for real, please. I've got a review of Curtis Sittenfeld's Romantic Comedy for you, along with a mix of contemporary fic with romantic elements and romance ready for your TBR. Expect reviews for…

April 4, 2023