We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos

And the Beef Ones Too You know that meme of the guy eating a Popeye's Cheddar Biscuit and he says, "My disappointment is immeasurable. And my day is ruined." It me. We tried Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos (and the beef ones, too) and man. It me. The four tacos closest to the…

June 9, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

Quick Hit Review: West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

ARC provided by the author's publicity team Priscilla Oliveras writes gorgeous Latinx family and culture. If you’ve read her other books, you know. And they're definitely the strong suits in her Romeo and Juliet inspired-West Side Love Story. The Capuletas have fostered several girls who have become a family of musicians with unbreakable bonds. Mariana,…

June 8, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Papadum Crisps

Despite eye catching packaging, Trader Joe's Papadum Crisps are really just papadum-inspired. Would they have been better off just calling them lentil and chickpea crisps instead of trying to claim papadum? I think so. Because here's the deal. Invoking "papadum" sets up certain expectations. Texture-wise, these are almost like Pringles...like formed into a…

June 7, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

Excerpt: A Proposal They Can’t Refuse by Natalie Caña

Get a First Look at Natalie Caña's Fake Engagement Foodie-ish Romance Hitting Shelves June 7 Get a first look inside Natalie Caña's debut novel, A Proposal They Can't Refuse, out tomorrow June 7. This foodie romance pairs a Puerto Rican FMC and a Irish MMC who's meddling grandfathers are intent on blackmailing them into getting…

June 6, 20220Comments

Product Review

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

When I first saw Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I'm the only one who eats them and I don't need a bag that huge. First up,…

June 1, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

Your Next Read: Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean

ARC provided by the publisher for review What happens when being a crown princess starts to get real? In Tokyo Dreaming, the sequel to Emiko Jean's Tokyo Ever After, Izzy Tanaka is settling into her role as crown princess. But the Imperial Household Council and royal watchers are still scrutinizing her every move. And…

May 31, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

Mark Your Calendar! 21 Upcoming 2022 Releases by Asian Authors

Romance, Women's Fiction, Mysteries and More Hopefully Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month inspired you to read more widely across Asian, Polynesian, and Oceanic perspectives. To keep the party going, here are 21 upcoming releases from Asian authors (not just Americans!) hitting shelves through the end of 2022. We'll feature June and July releases…

May 26, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Mango Chicken Sausage Needs More Heat

We finally had a nice couple of days this weekend, so we fired up the grill and cooked up Trader Joe's Jalapeño Mango Chicken sausage. I couldn't quite decide what to top it with, so I grabbed the jar of TJ's pineapple jam out of the fridge and added red onion and a little cilantro.…

May 24, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

2 New Historical Romances Ready to Set Your Summer on Fire

What's summer without s'mores? Well, you bring the graham crackers and marshmallows, because Bethany Bennett and Joanna Shupe are bringing the heat with their latest historical romances. Both hit shelves tomorrow on Tuesday, May 24. If you've been waiting for all the birds to come home to roost in Bethany Bennett's Misfits of Mayfair…

May 23, 20220Comments

Book Reviews

3 New Romances to Stash in Your Beach Bag

Hands down my favorite of Emily Henry's books. Book Lovers is a meta take on the small town romance featuring enemies-to-lovers n publishing (Nora's an agent; Charlie's an editor). They initially butt heads in New York professionally and bump into each other again when Nora and her sister go on a girls trip to reconnect.…

May 3, 20220Comments

Michelle

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos

Quick Hit Review: West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

We Tried Trader Joe’s Papadum Crisps

Excerpt: A Proposal They Can’t Refuse by Natalie Caña

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

Your Next Read: Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean

Mark Your Calendar! 21 Upcoming 2022 Releases by Asian Authors

Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Mango Chicken Sausage Needs More Heat

2 New Historical Romances Ready to Set Your Summer on Fire

3 New Romances to Stash in Your Beach Bag

Review: The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

Book Review: Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Book Review: Just for the Season by Rachel Griffiths