We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade

Yep, Trader Joe's Spicy Mango Lemonade is as good as you think it is! It's got a legit spicy kick (with both jalapeño puree and a hit of cayenne), so it's no joke. And it builds up on you. The mango puree tastes fresh vs. getting that tinniness that you sometimes get with canned…

July 6, 20210Comments

Just for Fun

Trader Joe’s Breakfast Tote Bag

Have you seen this new limited edition tote bag ($2.99) in your local Trader Joe's yet? It's a super cute breakfast motif with toast on one side and a waffle on the other. And you can't have a blog called DailyWaffle without having this bag, right?! SIDE 1 - BEFORE As much as I…

July 2, 20210Comments

Food News

Be on the Lookout! 14 New Trader Joe’s Summer Items

Is it gonna be Christmas in July? On the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the company spotlighted 14 new Trader Joe's summer items to be on the lookout for, plus a handful of returning favorites. Some items have already starting hitting shelves (and social media), but there's lots to look forward…

June 30, 20210Comments

Book Reviews

Book Review: West End Earl by Bethany Bennett

Review copy provided free by the publisher Ten years ago, to get out from under the thumb of her uncle Milton, Ophelia Hardwick took her brother Adam's identity and has been living as a man just until she can come into her inheritance. She's an employee and confidante of Calvin, the Earl of Carlyle,…

June 29, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

Trader Joe's Corn and Cheese Arepas. They come two to a box, individually wrapped, and I opted to bake them in the oven. I should have gone the stovetop route to get that nice browning on them. And I know you're gonna ask...yes, you can probably throw these in the air fryer and get better…

June 24, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Plant-Based Pork Rinds

Sometimes you should just try to call a thing what it is, instead of doing word gymnastics to make it fit a food trend. Hey, let me get some of those Spicy Porkless Plant-Based Snack Rinds? How 'bout just some Trader Joe's Spicy Rice Crunchies? For simplicity's sake, I'm just gonna call them Trader Joe's…

June 22, 20210Comments

Product Review Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Green Onion Pancakes

First off, Trader Joe's Green Onion Pancakes are not to be confused with the Scallion Pancakes they've carried for awhile (years?). The Scallion Pancakes are the Korean version, aka pajeon, and in TJ's case have other veg in addition to the scallions. These, as the label says, are the Taiwanese version. Flaky texture, just…

June 17, 20210Comments

Book Reviews

The Layover by Lacie Waldon | Book Review

Review copy provided by the publisher I loved the concept, and it's a fast read, but The Layover's execution just fell short. The hardest thing about enemies-to-lovers is seeding the idea that the two MCs actually like each other beneath all the bickering and banter. Without it, the romance just isn't believable. And that's exactly…

June 15, 20210Comments

Product Review Recipes

What to do with Trader Joe’s Matcha Noodles (aka Soba)

I don't typically buy green tea soba, even at the Japanese market, but when I saw it at Trader Joe's, I figured why not. I tend to make cold noodle dishes and salads with soba, though of course you can use them in soups and stir fries. Yakisoba is basically a Japanese version of chow…

June 9, 20210Comments

Recipes

Make Ube Mochi Donuts from Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix

It's National Donut Day, I decided to whip up some baked donuts using Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Pancake and Waffle mix. I had 1.5 cups of the mix left after making waffles, so I followed the recipe on the back of the box and put together the 1/2 c. water, 2 eggs and…

June 4, 20212Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade

Trader Joe’s Breakfast Tote Bag

Be on the Lookout! 14 New Trader Joe’s Summer Items

Book Review: West End Earl by Bethany Bennett

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

We Tried Trader Joe’s Plant-Based Pork Rinds

We Tried Trader Joe’s Green Onion Pancakes

The Layover by Lacie Waldon | Book Review

What to do with Trader Joe’s Matcha Noodles (aka Soba)

Make Ube Mochi Donuts from Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix

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