What’s New at Trader Joe’s (Not Pumpkin) Edition – 9/12/23

Not everybody goes bonkers over fall flavors, so let's do a not-pumpkin What's New at Trader Joe's this week. First up, brigadeiros. I usually associate these little fudgy truffle-like bon bons with Brazil rather than Portugal. I've got a few thawing on the counter now. It says to let them thaw for 2 hours,…

ByMichelleSeptember 12, 20230Comments

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What’s New At Trader Joe’s – August 8, 2023 Edition

I've been on the lookout for the non-dairy Salted Caramel Hold the Cones, but they haven't turned up yet at my local. In the meantime, let's take a look at what's new at Trader Joe's this week (as spotted in the Pacific Northwest). UNEXPECTED CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD WITH HATCH CHILES -- If you're a chilehead…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20230Comments

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Trader Joe’s Breaded Cheese Curds Are Entirely Too Snackable

Trader Joe's Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds plus air fryer equals pretty dang tasty. Connoisseurs will note that you're not getting a squeaky cheese experience. But with a slightly savory breading and cheese that ended up oozing out of a few of them browning in the airfryer, well you're not gonna hear any complaints from me.…

ByMichelleMay 22, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Tirokafteri (Spicy Greek 3-Cheese Spread)

Although I've been to Greece, I can't say we had a 3 cheese spread with roasted red peppers while we were there. So I don't have anything to compare Trader Joe's Tirokafteri to, but I can tell you, TJ's version wasn't spicy (for me). Feta is just one of the cheeses in the mix, so…

ByMichelleMarch 2, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese

Trader Joe's Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese showed up in my store just after Valentine's Day, when it would have been great for a little cheese board for two. And while the cherries themselves usually turn up during the winter holidays, I'm not mad this one rolled out a little later. Trader Joe's Amarena Cherry…

ByMichelleFebruary 22, 20230Comments

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Trader Joe’s Unveils 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

After graduating its perennial product winners into a Hall of Fame, Trader Joe's unveiled the winners of its 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards on the latest episode of Inside Trader Joe's. I'll be interested to hear if you're as surprised as I was about the new Overall best! Without further ado, here's the full list…

ByMichelleJanuary 23, 20230Comments

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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…

ByMichelleDecember 12, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi

So I made the new Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi for lunch today. It's one of those dishes that's pretty simple to make from scratch, just Pecorino, butter, pasta water and black pepper. But the convenience factor is huge here. While you can cook TJ's gnocchi in a pan in under 10 minutes. You…

ByMichelleJuly 18, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Puffs

We finally finally got Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Puffs. Made with corn and rice like the Jalapeño seasoned version, I think these might actually be crunchier and less airy. They're definitely less styrofoam-like than the jalapeño. And I thought I was gonna love them. The cheese isn't too in your face, and some…

ByMichelleMarch 1, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

Trader Joe's Spicy Buffalo Cheddar is the cheese I needed for Super Bowl Sunday. (Then again, I probably would have knocked the bowl over dancing during the half time show. :D ) This cheese lives somewhere between Velveeta and standard cheddar. And with jalapeños and habaneros in the mix, it's got a good kick. …

ByMichelleFebruary 16, 20220Comments