Trader Joe’s Spotlights 12 New & Upcoming BBQ-Ready Summer Items

On the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, TJ's spotlighted 12 new and upcoming items perfect for summer barbecues. Beef Burger Patties -- 1/3 lb. patties made from a blend of chuck, brisket, and picanha (or sirloin cap). Four patties to a package for $9.99. Their vendor is forming these patties…

ByMichelleJune 12, 20240Comments

Food News

What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joes – May 23, 2024

We got a theme for What's New and Returning at Trader Joe's this week. It's all about the "P's" -- popsicles, popcorn, and pink! Plus a few extras. So let's get into what we spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Just in time for the long weekend, Trader Joe's stocked its freezers with allllllll the POPSICLES.…

ByMichelleMay 23, 20240Comments

Food News Product Review

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 16, 2024

It's really starting to feel like summer at Trader joe's. We've got a ton of new and returning items hitting shelves this week, as spotted in the PNW. Let's get into it, starting with the new stuff. If I hadn't just filled my freezer with Melona popsicles from Costco, I would have grabbed these…

ByMichelleMay 16, 20240Comments

Food News Recipes

What’s New at Trader Joe’s This Week – July 24, 2023 Edition

I know lots of people are gearing up for spooky season, but I'm still fully about summer. And so is Trader Joe's apparently, with the handful of new items hitting shelves this week. First up, S'mores Bars. In the frozen section, these bars feature a brownie layer with a graham cracker curst and marshmallow…

ByMichelleJuly 24, 20230Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Carolina Gold BBQ Chips

Go for the Gold, ya'll! Sorry, gotta use the Olympics puns while I can. But seriously, I've been waiting for Trader Joe's Carolina Gold BBQ Chips since they talked about them on the Inside Trader Joe's podcast. And for me, these are definitely gold, five stars, two thumbs up, 10/10, etc. So let's start…

ByMichelleAugust 3, 20210Comments

Product Review

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…

ByMichelleMay 20, 20210Comments

Dessert Recipes

5 Delicious Summer Berry Desserts

In the Pacific Northwest we're blessed with a summer berry season that'll last into early September. This weekend, I made my first round of tayberry and raspberry jam and I made a simple, gorgeous raspberry crostata that's perfect for two. Pie has never been my forte, but a rustic galette or crostata is right…

ByMichelleJuly 9, 20190Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips

Ketchup Chips Come to the US, Along w/ 3 Other Flavors in One Bag! When the company previewed its summer products earlier this year, Trader Joe's Patio Potato Chips ($2.29 for a 6 oz. bag) were high on my list. With four flavors in one bag -- Delicious Dill, Ketchup, Sea Salt and Vinegar, and…

ByMichelleJune 13, 20190Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice

Over the last couple of weeks I've been taste testing canned rosé, but if you don't or can't drink alcohol, Trader Joe's has a lovely new sparkler to fill your glass with this summer: Trader Joe's Sparkling Watermelon Juice ($3.99 for a 4-pack). Made with 100% juice, each 8.45 oz. can has 60 calories and…

ByMichelleMay 12, 20190Comments

Book Reviews

Book Deal Alert: Food52 ANY NIGHT GRILLING

Book Deal Alert! Paula Disbrowe's Food52 Any Night Grilling is $2.99 on Kindle, iBooks and Google Play. Before the summer grilling season runs out, pick up this book, fire up the grill and enjoy some deliciously summery grub! Any Night Grilling was the July selection for Deb Balint's @rainydaybites Instagram cookbook club (#rainydaybitescookbookclub). I joined…

ByMichelleAugust 27, 20180Comments