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Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Horchata Ice Cream
Although Trader Joe's has been trotting out lots of non-dairy frozen dessert options over the last couple of years, it's interesting they went the standard dairy route for their Horchata Ice Cream. Sure, rice milk isn't necessarily known for rich creamy mouthfeel, but using regular dairy in this one and with a cinnamon forward…
July 5, 2022
Product Review
4 New Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s
Macarons, Ice Pops and Dream Bars - Oh, My! I literally don't have enough room in my freezer for all the new summer treats at Trader Joe's. Along with last year's faves Tangerine Cream bars and Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, TJ's added Watermelon & Peach Macarons, Blueberry Dream Bars, Out of the World Ice…
June 29, 2022
Recipes
You Want Trader Joe’s Waffle Fries With That?
We Compare Trader Joe's and Alexia's Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries When I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's Waffle Fries, I just assumed they were probably pretty similar to the Alexia brand ones I usually get at the supermarket. At $3.49 for the Trader Joe's, and $4.49 for the Alexia, they're fairly close…
June 23, 2022
Book Reviews
Book Review: Lucie Yi Is Not a Romantic by Lauren Ho
Lucie Yi flips the script on the "conventional route" to parenthood and the trope that makes kids the cherry-on-top of romantic relationships ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley We’ve seen every permutation of the dating app, but what if there was an app for finding a co-parent? Lucie Yi’s clock is ticking. She’s a…
June 21, 2022
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos
And the Beef Ones Too You know that meme of the guy eating a Popeye's Cheddar Biscuit and he says, "My disappointment is immeasurable. And my day is ruined." It me. We tried Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos (and the beef ones, too) and man. It me. The four tacos closest to the…
June 9, 2022
Book Reviews
Quick Hit Review: West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
ARC provided by the author's publicity team Priscilla Oliveras writes gorgeous Latinx family and culture. If you’ve read her other books, you know. And they're definitely the strong suits in her Romeo and Juliet inspired-West Side Love Story. The Capuletas have fostered several girls who have become a family of musicians with unbreakable bonds. Mariana,…
June 8, 2022
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Papadum Crisps
Despite eye catching packaging, Trader Joe's Papadum Crisps are really just papadum-inspired. Would they have been better off just calling them lentil and chickpea crisps instead of trying to claim papadum? I think so. Because here's the deal. Invoking "papadum" sets up certain expectations. Texture-wise, these are almost like Pringles...like formed into a…
June 7, 2022
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