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What’s New at Trader Joe’s This Week – January 29, 2024

Here's a look at what's new at Trader Joe's this week as spotted in the PNW. Many of the items featured in the latest Fearless Flyer are starting to roll in. Despite many people turning over a new leaf after indulging over the holidays, there are a lot of desserts in this week's roundup. …

January 29, 2024

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spring Rolls with Tofu

There's a Shrimp Version, Too Summer rolls, spring rolls, fresh rolls, whatever you call them, they're delish. Trader Joe's Spring Rolls come in two varieties: tofu and shrimp. But because I was a little leery about shrimp, I went with the tofu version. Two to a package for $5.49, they come with a cashew dipping…

January 22, 2024

Dessert Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Pancakes (Kanom Krok)

Coconut fans, Trader Joe's is hooking us up with a super tasty air fryer-friendly dessert. Trader Joe's Thai Coconut Pancakes, or Kanom Krok, is a Thai street food that's usually cooked in a domed pan, similar to a takoyaki or aebelskiver pan. Made with coconut milk and rice flour, the centers cook up to a…

January 17, 2024

Food News

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Items are Hitting Shelves Now

Love is in the Air at Trader Joe's! While some stores back east have had the Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli for a couple weeks, today was the first time i'd seen them locally. Here's a look at the Trader Joe's Valentine's Day Items spotted in the PNW today. [Ed: I'll be updating this post as new…

January 16, 2024

Book Reviews

Review: Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

ARC provided by the publisher for review You know how you can see some books as a movie in your head? That's Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen, out Tuesday, January 9. It's a sweet, totally cinematic contemporary romance with Serendipity and Before Sunrise vibes. It's set against a NYC (and later LA)…

January 8, 2024

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf

If you're looking for a side dish to go with Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Style kebabs (koobideh), Trader Joe's new pilaf is a pretty decent option. Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion pilaf ($4.49) is flavored with saffron, cinnamon and cumin and cooks up pretty quick in the microwave. It's similar to something we…

January 4, 2024

Book Reviews

6 More Books to Check Out if You Love Miss Scarlet and the Duke

Miss Scarlet and the Duke Series 4 is set to drop on PBS / PBS Passport this Sunday, January 7. Get a look at a scene from Series 4, Episode 1. While we're all dying to see where Eliza and William go from here, I thought I'd bring you six more books with Miss Scarlet…

January 3, 2024

Book Reviews

DailyWaffle’s 10 Most Anticipated 2024 Reads

Happy New Year! It's time to talk Most Anticipated Reads for 2024. I gotta tell ya, it was tough narrowing it down this year and there are a few obvious big releases this year that aren't on the list. Not because I'm not excited for them, but because I wanted to make space for books…

January 2, 2024

Dessert Product Review

We Tried Costco’s Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie

I made a pre-New Year's Costco run this week, and bumped into Costco's Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie at the Food Court. I'd seen rumors on Reddit that it was coming and lucked out. At 750 calories, it's a chonky all butter cookie with both semisweet and bittersweet chocolate. Priced at $2.49. Now, the Costco…

December 29, 2023

Book Reviews

25 New 2024 Reads by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

As we roll into a new year, here are 25 reads by Asian / Asian American / Pacific Islander authors I'm tracking for 2024. This is a cross genre list with emphasis on romance, but it includes both adult and YA books. And contemporary fiction, thrillers along with the romance. Obviously, this is just a…

December 27, 2023