We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheesecake in a Bite

Trader Joe's annual flood of holiday goodies is really getting rolling this week. With advent calendars, Gluten Free Peppermint Joe-Joes, Stroopwaffles and more filling the shelves, I opted to bring home the Trader Joe's Cheesecake in a Bite. Each box features maple vanilla, gingerbread and peppermint (12 pieces for $5.99). The great thing about…

November 7, 20190Comments

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The Good Neighbor by Cathryn Grant | Book Review

The Good Neighbor by Cathryn Grant constantly keeps you off balance with a page turning story that makes every character suspect. After a new family moves into a Silicon Valley neighborhood, their homeschooled daughter disappears. Everyone is quick to jump on the idea that she was snatched from her bed. But Brittany’s disappearance is…

November 6, 20190Comments

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Butternut Squash and Feta Mini Tarts

These butternut squash feta mini tarts were inspired by a sandwich I had at the airport in Australia or New Zealand years ago. Roasted butternut, feta and peppers is a perfect combo. We're giving it a little extra oomph with Mama Lil's lightly pickled peppers, a little thyme, and a drizzle of chile-infused Mike's Hot…

November 5, 20190Comments

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7 Romance Novellas to Read in November

The closer we get to the end of the year, the more some of us start panicking about meeting our Goodreads goals for the year. One of the great things about novellas is you can still get a great story in a quick read, and hit those goals in no time flat. Is it a…

November 4, 20190Comments

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Book Review: TWICE IN A BLUE MOON by Christina Lauren

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Twice in a Blue Moon, Christina Lauren's latest, tells the story of intoxicating first love that goes wrong (so wrong). Then, the main characters, Tate and Sam, meet again on a movie set 15 years later. Sounds a lot like their 2017 release Love and Other Words, right?…

October 30, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Piccolo Pizza

Frozen pizza isn't usually my first pick at Trader Joe's. I'd rather grab a ball of their fresh dough and add my own sauce and toppings. But the Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza caught my eye. With naturally fermented dough (meaning the crust should actually have some flavor), and a $2.99 price point, I threw…

October 29, 20190Comments

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5 Cookbooks I Was Surprised to Find on Kindle Unlimited

I usually think of Kindle Unlimited (KU) as a great way to get your hands on an endless number of fiction reads. And while mega bestsellers like the Handmaid's Tale and the Harry Potter series are available on KU, as part of its $9.99 / month fee, cookbooks have never been a real draw for…

October 28, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns

Dude, You Know What I'm Going to Say...I Should Have Known Better When I saw Trader Joe's Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns in the freezer section, I paused and thought, "Well, it's either going to be surprisingly good or terrifying." They come in a box of four for $3.49. You've got two options are warming them…

October 24, 20190Comments

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Homemade Cheese Crackers

DIY Cheez-Its Are Perfect Reading Snacks...or For Holiday Parties In Sarina Bowen's new novel, MOONLIGHTER, pro hockey player Eric Bayer spends his off-season moonlighting at his family's security firm, The Company. He bodyguards a CEO and childhood friend on a trip to a conference in Hawaii. Once there, they discover there's just one bed in…

October 22, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Beverage

The hype around oat milk has been off the charts for the last few years. Since Swedish company Oatly brought its version to market in 2016, shortages have been a regular occurrence. It recently opened a manufacturing facility in New Jersey to help meet demand. Meanwhile, other brands entered the plant-based milk market, including Califia…

October 18, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheesecake in a Bite

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns

Homemade Cheese Crackers

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Beverage

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