We Tried Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Iced Tea

When I first heard about Trader Joe's Cold Brew Iced Tea, I wasn't expecting tea bags. I figured it'd be another version of the concentrate and already pre-brewed for you. With lemon powder, lemon juice and lemon oil on the ingredient list, I thought, well, this is either gonna be great or a totally sour…

ByMichelleMay 10, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies

I wasn't a huge fan of Trader Joe's previous go at rice crackers -- the mochi nuggets. They were too plain for me. But I thought these Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies might have some potential. The thing is, while the texture is good, they're airier/puffier than the nuggets, they lean more toward the sweet…

ByMichelleMay 8, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Probiotic Sparkling Beverages

Although probiotic isn't really a selling point for me, I picked up Trader Joe's Probiotic Sparkling Beverages yesterday. The flavors, ginger lemon and tangerine, sounded good and at $1.99 per 12 oz. can, it's always good to have another option in place of soda. What I like about these is they aren't too sweet.…

ByMichelleApril 11, 20230Comments

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Trader Joe’s Previews 16 New & Returning Spring Items

Trader Joe's previewed a whopping 16 new and returning spring items on the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast. New items include TJ's version of confetti cake and a Tomato Leaf candle. A few are limited time/limited buy, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks. Let's get to the full…

ByMichelleMarch 13, 20232Comments

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Darn Near Perfect? Trader Joe’s Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

I'm forever the person who finds a lot of Trader Joe's desserts on the too sweet side, so I expected these Trader Joe's Shortbread Sandwich cookies with Raspberry Filling would be too much for me. Much the way those Strawberry Shortcake cookies were a sugar bomb. But I gotta tell ya, for me, these are…

ByMichelleFebruary 27, 20230Comments

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Make Mine a Double (Scoop): Trader Joe’s Wows with 2 New Ice Creams

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Trader Joe's rolled out two new ice cream options (one vegan, one not) and they're both winners. Trader Joe's Yuzu Ripple is our vegan selection with a coconut base. The other, Chocolate Raspberry Swirl, combines chocolate ice cream and raspberry sorbet in pretty much equal parts. …

ByMichelleFebruary 7, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Tikka Masala Curry Sauce

I know people love Trader Joe's frozen Indian entrees, but given some of portion problems we've been seeing, why not try Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Curry Sauce? Yep, it'll take longer than popping something in the microwave, but not *that* much longer. Start your rice, prep some chicken thighs, and you're pretty much ready…

ByMichelleJanuary 31, 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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How to Make Your Own Ketchup Chips with Trader Joe’s Ketchup Sprinkle Seasoning

For those of us who live close enough to Canada, you usually just satisfy your craving for Ketchup Chips when you happen to get up there. But with COVID and all, it's been a long time since I've had Ketchup Chips. Until Trader Joe's decided to bring us a Ketchup Flavored Seasoning Sprinkle. But was…

ByMichelleJanuary 16, 20230Comments

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My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

Every year when Trader Joe's does their customer choice awards, inevitably my faves don't really line up with most of the winners. Although, based on some of the quality problems people have been reporting with Mandarin Orange Chicken, you have to wonder if it'll still be a top fave. (I've said it before, Trader Joe's.…

ByMichelleDecember 20, 20220Comments