Trader Joe’s Customers Go Off Script in Latest Product Awards

Trader Joe's 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards crowned a new overall winner Monday. And customers are keeping things fresh with some unconventional picks across the 10 categories. We'll take a look at the big winners and some surprising runners up. How did your faves fair in the final results? #1 Overall Taking…

January 27, 20260Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

When I first saw Trader Joe's Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni, I thought it might similar to Eric Kim's gochujang buttered noodles in the NYT. But the truth is although this pasta gets its kick from a gochujang sauce, Trader Joe's named this one right. It truly is an alfredo sauced pasta, so it's more like mac…

January 22, 20260Comments

Food News

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – Jan. 15, 2026

Valentine's Day Items Are Starting to Roll In While my local TJ's still have some Winter Holiday items, we're starting to see Valentine's Day treats trickle in. Based on previous years, I'd expect more over the next week or so. Spotted today in the PNW: Trader Joe's Mini Heart Cookies Milk Chocolate Covered…

January 15, 20260Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Cookies ‘n Cream Mini Sheet Cake

Ooh, Trader Joe's, you're evil. In January, just as everyone's coming out of the holidays, you sling a new mini sheet cake onto shelves! I rolled through to pick up the new Clementine Foaming Hand Soap, but I couldn't resist Trader Joe's Cookies n Cream Mini Sheet Cake ($5.99). Cookies 'n Cream isn't even really…

January 13, 20260Comments

Just for Fun

New Bridgerton Season 4 Collabs Roll Out

Netflix and Shondaland unveiled their latest slate of collabs to celebrate the new season of Bridgerton. Returners include Republic of Tea, Williams Sonoma, and Betty Crocker (available exclusively at Walmart). The new Republic of Tea offerings include flavors for each of our Season 4 leads. Benedict gets a Spiced Brandy Black Tea, Sophie's flavor…

January 8, 20260Comments

Beverages Product Review

Trader Joe’s Prebiotic Sodas Are Insanely Sweet

As someone who's mostly moved to flavored sparkling water over the last year, sodas are kind of a treat for me. I didn't think my tastebuds had changed that much, I mean I can still drink a Diet Coke no problem. BUT OH MY GAWD, Trader Joe's Prebiotic Sodas are so sweet, it almost defies…

January 7, 20260Comments

Book Reviews

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR

As I've done for the last few years, I've rounded up 26 books by Asian and Pacific Islander authors for your 2026 TBR. By no means exhaustive, this list is a portion of what I'm personally tracking for the year, with more to come. The list is on Bookshop.org as well and I'll update there…

January 2, 20260Comments

Book Reviews

DailyWaffle’s 2025 Faves: Lucky Seed by Justinian Huang

This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage at no cost to you, if you use them to shop. If this review is useful, please use them to support my work. It's so appreciated! Delightfully, wildly chaotic. Lucky Seed is Crazy Rich Asians meets Succession with the off-the-wall humor of Dial…

December 16, 20250Comments

Dessert Product Review

The Best Way to Eat Trader Joe’s New Double Chocolate Batard

If you love a chocolate chocolate chip bagel, you'll like the newest item to hit Trader Joe's bakery section. Trader Joe's Double Chocolate Batard is a par-baked loaf you throw in the oven to heat through and crisp up for 10-12 minutes. Then you stuff it in your face post haste. The loaf…

December 11, 20250Comments

Book Reviews

Sunday Only: Heated Rivalry is $2.99 on ebook

It's been tough to get your hands on a copy of Heated Rivalry since the TV adaptation of Rachel Reid's wildly popular gay hockey romance series hit Crave and HBO Max. It's been out of stock and backordered, leaving readers with only the ebook as the quick option. Earlier this week, Harlequin announced physical copies…

December 7, 20250Comments

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Trader Joe’s Customers Go Off Script in Latest Product Awards

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – Jan. 15, 2026

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Cookies ‘n Cream Mini Sheet Cake

New Bridgerton Season 4 Collabs Roll Out

Trader Joe’s Prebiotic Sodas Are Insanely Sweet

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR

DailyWaffle’s 2025 Faves: Lucky Seed by Justinian Huang

The Best Way to Eat Trader Joe’s New Double Chocolate Batard

Sunday Only: Heated Rivalry is $2.99 on ebook

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