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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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

Product Review

Trader Joe’s New Cheddar Biscuit Bites Are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

When I saw Trader Joe's Spicy Cheddar Cheese and Jalapeño Biscuit Bites, I assumed they were like mini buttermilk biscuits, but they're actually biscuits in the British sense. These cheddar biscuit bites are more of a savory shortbread. And they'll be perfect for holiday entertaining alongside a cheese plate or charcuterie board. I…

December 3, 2025

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Mini Eclairs

A couple years back, Trader Joe's had some now discontinued Italian custard filled cream puffs that I LOVED. My hopes were high that Trader Joe's Mini Eclairs might fill that hole in my holiday heart. Each box comes with six flavors: Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Lemon, Dark Chocolate, Coffee and Raspberry. The box directs you…

November 17, 2025

Book Reviews

What Books Are the CW’s New Harlequin Movies Based On?

The CW is set to bring six new Harlequin movies to a TV near you, starting this Sunday, November 16. Inspired by a range of romances from publisher Harlequin, the films star familiar faces like Amber Riley, Glee; Danielle Panabaker, The Flash; and Kat McNamara, Shadowhunters. Canadian viewers can check out the movies on CTV…

November 13, 2025

Product Review

Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty 2025 Is Here!

We've all been waiting, weighing our advent calendar options, and Trader Joe's has delivered. Along with the traditional milk chocolate and pet advent calendars, now in stores, Trader Joe's 12 Days of Beauty 2025 has arrived. It's $19.99 again and here's the front of the box. Now, if you don't want to be…

November 5, 2025

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Brie Cheese Flavored Spread

If you like everything about brie except for the rind, Trader Joe's Brie Cheese Flavored Spread is for you. It's not the most flavorful brie I've ever had, but it spreads nicely on a cracker. It can be dolloped on salad. Think of it as brie training wheels. I tried it on a fall…

October 22, 2025

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

Trader Joe’s New Cheddar Biscuit Bites Are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Mini Eclairs

What Books Are the CW’s New Harlequin Movies Based On?

Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty 2025 Is Here!

We Tried Trader Joe’s Brie Cheese Flavored Spread

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