Book Review: Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane

Review copy provided by the publisher I got it totally wrong when I thought Just Last Night would be a beach read. Light, it is not. But Mhairi McFarlane's latest novel is absolutely wonderful. Now that I've read it, I get why the synopsis was so (purposely) vague. It made me think the story was…

June 2, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice

Trader Joe's Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice is a new favorite. I liked the Black Tea with Peach Juice, too. Basically two ingredients -- the tea and the pineapple juice - it's totally refreshing, not super sweet and I will be restocking. I picked up a can of another brand of unsweetened sparkling green…

June 1, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Tangerine Cream Bars

Trader Joe's is really making it feel like summer's almost here with all these popsicle and ice cream options. From coffee bean Hold the Cones to Ube Ice Cream to Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, you've got plenty of choices for your Memorial Day BBQ this weekend. And definitely don't skip these Tangerine Cream bars that…

May 27, 20210Comments

Dessert Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

I like Trader Joe's Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons. A lot. Even more than the similar non-dairy mint ones they had around the holidays. By the time I got around to trying the mint version, the ice cream was kind of icy and the mint was just ok. Could be I waited too long…

May 25, 20210Comments

Book Reviews

The Siren by Katherine St. John | Quick Hit Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review If you love a wild night time soap, a la Revenge, you gotta read The Siren. Hollywood A-lister Cole Power stars opposite his ex-wife Stella in The Siren, set to shoot in the Caribbean. And it's directed by his son Jackson. As the cast and crew gather,…

May 24, 20210Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

New (and returning) summer items are rolling into Trader Joe's every few days it seems like...today I picked up some of the new stuff along with my favorite Patio Potato Chips. I'm looking forward to the pineapple fruit spread as a glaze for chicken, maybe little hand pies, we'll see what else I come…

May 20, 20210Comments

Book Reviews

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren| Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Fresh, science-y spin on the dating app romance with plenty of UNF moments In The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren serves up a fresh, science-y spin on the dating app romance trope with a single parent, Women in STEM, and a San Diego setting. I always love…

May 18, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

Trader Joe's is killing it on the vegan products lately. But I've especially been liking their ice cream-type products. I mean, the Cold Brew and Boba non-dairy dessert, the Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream, love 'em! And now TJ's has a non-dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicle in its freezer section. ( It's got a longer, more…

May 18, 20210Comments

Book Reviews

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean | Book Review

#OWNVOICES REVIEW ARC provided by the publisher for review When a modern fairy tale stars a Japanese American girl and it feels like it was written just for you. Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean is an absolute delight. I loved it. Izumi (Izzy) Tanaka is just about to graduate high school when…

May 14, 20210Comments

Recipes

What I Did With Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces

Over on Reddit r/TraderJoes someone suggested green bean casserole as a possible use for Trader Joe's Crispy Jalapeño Pieces. I have to admit, I'm not a big fan, canned green beans aren't my jam. But I thought, what about Hash Brown Casserole instead? But first, here's what you're looking for on your next…

May 12, 20210Comments

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Book Review: Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice

We Tried Trader Joe’s Tangerine Cream Bars

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

The Siren by Katherine St. John | Quick Hit Book Review

Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren| Book Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean | Book Review

What I Did With Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces

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