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Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul
New (and returning) summer items are rolling into Trader Joe's every few days it seems like...today I picked up some of the new stuff along with my favorite Patio Potato Chips. I'm looking forward to the pineapple fruit spread as a glaze for chicken, maybe little hand pies, we'll see what else I come…
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren| Book Review
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Fresh, science-y spin on the dating app romance with plenty of UNF moments In The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren serves up a  fresh, science-y spin on the dating app romance trope with a single parent, Women in STEM, and a San Diego setting. I always love…
Trader Joe's Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars aka fudgesicles
We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles
Trader Joe's is killing it on the vegan products lately. But I've especially been liking their ice cream-type products. I mean, the Cold Brew and Boba non-dairy dessert, the Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream, love 'em! And now TJ's has a non-dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicle in its freezer section. ( It's got a longer, more…
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean | Book Review
#OWNVOICES REVIEW ARC provided by the publisher for review When a modern fairy tale stars a Japanese American girl and it feels like it was written just for you. Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean is an absolute delight.  I loved it. Izumi (Izzy) Tanaka is just about to graduate high school when…
What I Did With Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces
Over on Reddit r/TraderJoes someone suggested green bean casserole as a possible use for Trader Joe's Crispy Jalapeño Pieces. I have to admit, I'm not a big fan, canned green beans aren't my jam. But I thought, what about Hash Brown Casserole instead? But first, here's what you're looking for on your next…
We Tried Trader Joe’s Portuguese Custard Tarts
It took a little while for Trader Joe's Portuguese Custard Tarts to finally show up at my store. Not sure what the hold up was, but now that I've finally had them, I kinda wish I'd gotten two boxes. They come four to a box, and I was surprised to find them not wrapped…
4 New Books Perfect for a Spring Fling
A Soapy Thriller, A Little Romance, and Even a Cozy Mystery We're in it now. Did you feel the disturbance in the Force? It's May the 4th, so if you're a Star Wars fan, it means one thing to you. And if you're an avid reader, it's the beginning of a four month stretch that's…