We Tried Trader Joe’s Cold Brew and Boba Non-Dairy Dessert

Remember how amazed I was about the Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream Trader Joe's came out with last year? So unbelievably creamy for a vegan ice cream! Well, I'll just break it to you now, Trader Joe's Cold Brew and Boba Ice Cream (ok, it's non-dairy) isn't as creamy. But! I still really liked it.…

March 9, 20210Comments

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Quick Hit Review: Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren is one of those books you put down at 10:30 p.m. and grab again within 15 minutes of opening your eyes the next morning. It's a millennial romance that takes place in a co-working space in New Orleans between a…

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Book Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

Review copy provided by the publisher In Accidentally Engaged, Farah Heron sets up vivid characters, sibling conflict, a hot neighbor, delivers some funny lines, and introduces a realist MC who calls it like she sees it. Accidentally Engaged bursts with personality and is uplifting without being treacly. Although I'm not South Asian, this feels…

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini French Baguettes

I wanna say Trader Joe's Mini French Baguettes are actually a returning item. I swear they had them, or something similar, like 5+ (maybe more) years ago. And if memory serves, the old ones were better. Out of the bag, they're roughly the same size as an Olive Garden bread stick. They go directly…

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Book Review: Love at First by Kate Clayborn

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Is it too soon to call Kate Clayborn a master? Well, at least met me say Love at First is masterful. It's poignant, romantic, and funny -- a must read. In Nora Clarke's small building, you don't just have neighbors, they're a family. So when Dr.…

February 23, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Blood Orange Cake Mix

Trader Joe's has a solid track record with its boxed cake mixes. Not just the basic flavors, but with mochi cake, lemon (we used it for a tribute to Harry and Meghan); bourbon cake, and of course, its holiday stroopwaffel cake. And now, they've brought us Trader Joe's Blood Orange Cake Mix. When you cut…

February 23, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Heart Macarons

So, I know we're past Valentine's Day, but I had to go ahead and document Trader Joe's Heart Macarons. Holiday-related items have been flying out the door and I knew I wouldn't get a second shot at picking these up. And I didn't want to be the jerk buying the last two boxes at…

February 16, 20210Comments

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Quick Hit Review: The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. John

Review copy provided by the publisher The Lion's Den rides the line between suspense and soap opera...it's a little crazy...but with just enough grit to feel real. In The Lion's Den, when Belle's best friend invites her to a birthday bash on a boat on the Italian Riviera, she can't say no. She's a struggling…

February 11, 20210Comments

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Review: A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

ARC provided by the publisher for review Relatable characters, Sweet Romance, Stand Out Vietnamese American Representation At face value, Loan Le's A PHO LOVE STORY is a Romeo & Juliet-esque romance between two teens from rival pho shop families. But really, it's about love of family, community, and the push-pull between immigrant parents and their…

February 9, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, Trader Joe's dropped a new snack in its frozen section: Trader Joe's Breaded Fried Ravioli. Filled with a mix of ricotta, Monterey jack, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan, these cheesy little pillows are breaded and fried. And they're just waiting for you to throw them in the oven (or…

February 4, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cold Brew and Boba Non-Dairy Dessert

Quick Hit Review: Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren

Book Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini French Baguettes

Book Review: Love at First by Kate Clayborn

We Tried Trader Joe’s Blood Orange Cake Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Heart Macarons

Quick Hit Review: The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. John

Review: A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

We Tried Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli

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