We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mochi Cake

Trader Joe's took the hint when lots of people doctored up their Mochi Cake Mix last year with cocoa. It's something locals in Hawaii, and Japanese / Japanese Americans have made for decades. Now, TJ's is back with Trader Joe's Chocolate Mochi Cake Mix with Peanut Butter Frosting. Gluten-free friends, you are gonna be…

ByMichelleAugust 19, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee BBQ Sauce

As coffee barbecue sauces go, Homesick Texan's recipe has always been my favorite. It sets a high bar with a nice kick and some smoke from the chipotle and good, but not overwhelming coffee flavor. In comparison, Trader Joe's Cold Brew BBQ Sauce is the mild version. No heat, and while you can taste the…

ByMichelleAugust 5, 20212Comments

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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

We Tried Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Ice Cream

If you're a fan of Trader Joe's ube ice cream or Ube Mochi cake mix, you've probably been waiting for TJ's to bring the two together. Well, now, it's here: Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Ice Cream. The mochi is thinner and stretchier on these than the other mochi ice cream I've had from TJ's. Not…

ByMichelleJuly 29, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Hold the Dairy Mini Cones

It looks like Trader Joe's is in the business of making dreams come true with their Hold the Dairy Mini Cones. Because while they will make vegans happy, they're also gonna make a lot of people who just can't do dairy happy, too. I think we all laughed a little when the serving size…

ByMichelleJuly 16, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade

Yep, Trader Joe's Spicy Mango Lemonade is as good as you think it is! It's got a legit spicy kick (with both jalapeño puree and a hit of cayenne), so it's no joke. And it builds up on you. The mango puree tastes fresh vs. getting that tinniness that you sometimes get with canned…

ByMichelleJuly 6, 20210Comments

Just for Fun

Trader Joe’s Breakfast Tote Bag

Have you seen this new limited edition tote bag ($2.99) in your local Trader Joe's yet? It's a super cute breakfast motif with toast on one side and a waffle on the other. And you can't have a blog called DailyWaffle without having this bag, right?! SIDE 1 - BEFORE As much as I…

ByMichelleJuly 2, 20210Comments

Food News

Be on the Lookout! 14 New Trader Joe’s Summer Items

Is it gonna be Christmas in July? On the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the company spotlighted 14 new Trader Joe's summer items to be on the lookout for, plus a handful of returning favorites. Some items have already starting hitting shelves (and social media), but there's lots to look forward…

ByMichelleJune 30, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

Trader Joe's Corn and Cheese Arepas. They come two to a box, individually wrapped, and I opted to bake them in the oven. I should have gone the stovetop route to get that nice browning on them. And I know you're gonna ask...yes, you can probably throw these in the air fryer and get better…

ByMichelleJune 24, 20210Comments

Product Review Recipes

What to do with Trader Joe’s Matcha Noodles (aka Soba)

I don't typically buy green tea soba, even at the Japanese market, but when I saw it at Trader Joe's, I figured why not. I tend to make cold noodle dishes and salads with soba, though of course you can use them in soups and stir fries. Yakisoba is basically a Japanese version of chow…

ByMichelleJune 9, 20210Comments