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3 Cheeses to Try Now at Trader Joe’s

The winter holidays are basically the best time of year in the cheese section at Trader Joe's. Now, everyone has their year round favorites -- I'm looking at you, Unexpected Cheddar -- but there are a few cheeses in store right now that you gotta check out. Fromage Pave, Kaamte Gouda Style, and the 40-month…

December 12, 2022

Book Reviews

4 Book Series to Check Out if You Love Miss Scarlet and the Duke

If you binged Miss Scarlet and the Duke season 3 on PBS Passport and now you've got an Eliza and William-sized hole in your heart, here are four historical mystery series (with varying degrees of romance) I'm checking out while we wait for season four. If you don't subscribe to PBS Passport, the new season…

December 7, 2022

Product Review

Yea or Nay on 3 New Fall/Winter Trader Joe’s Items

Not every Trader Joe's item needs a full on review. So today I'm bringing you quick hit, mini reviews with yea or nay on some new fall/winter items. We've got ice cream, we've got rolls, and we've got fruit spread. Let's go. TRADER JOE'S GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM While my pint of Trader Joe's Gingerbread…

December 6, 2022

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Boozy Macarons

Trader Joe's Boozy Macarons have the holidays written all over them. Does anyone else remember the boozy pound cake Trader Joe's (and other places) had in the early 90s? I think it came in multiple flavors -- rum, amaretto, maybe Grand Marnier? So when I saw the macaron fillings included rum, French brandy XO and…

December 1, 2022

Product Review

OMG: Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts

If I was going to put together my Top 5 list for TJ's this year, Trader Joe's Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts would definitely be on there. Maybe even top three. I think the last time I said "Run, don't walk," it was for the Mini Cream Puffs. But these are even better. First things…

November 29, 2022

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Cannoli Dip

Until I saw Trader Joe's Sweet Cannoli Dip, I had no idea it was even a thing. But a quick search around the Internet says people have been making this at home for ages. And for me, I think making it "from scratch" would probably be the way to go. Because that way you can…

November 22, 2022

Just for Fun

Trader Joe’s is Ready to Stuff Your Stockings with new Holiday Health and Beauty Sets

I rolled through Trader Joe's today on the hunt for those felted wool wreaths (no luck) and instead found Trader Joe's is refreshing its holiday health and beauty offerings for 2022. It's good to see some brand new items as well as returning favorites in new scents. Prices weren't posted yet at my store, but…

November 15, 2022

Book Reviews

Book Review: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

2022 TOP ROMANCE PICK -- If you loved Seven Days in June and The Heart Principle, BEFORE I LET GO by Kennedy Ryan is a MUST READ. It's a second chance romance for grown folks. And honestly, it's everything you could want from a second chance romance, especially one about a divorced couple with…

November 15, 2022

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Date Royale

New for Holiday 2022, Trader Joe's Date Royale is a deglet noor date stuffed with peanut butter and "enrobed" in dark chocolate. At $8 for a box of 10, it's a little spendy. But they come individually wrapped and you could easily put them out in a dish for a little sweet treat at a…

November 14, 2022

Recipes

Avalanche of Holiday Items Now in at Trader Joe’s

I had a feeling there might be a few more holiday items at Trader Joe's today, but I was not expecting a virtual avalanche. With supply chains still wonky and many products coming from Europe, I just figured there'd be a handful. I was NOT prepared. Most are returning items, but I did grab…

November 10, 2022