We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Pancakes (Kanom Krok)

Coconut fans, Trader Joe's is hooking us up with a super tasty air fryer-friendly dessert. Trader Joe's Thai Coconut Pancakes, or Kanom Krok, is a Thai street food that's usually cooked in a domed pan, similar to a takoyaki or aebelskiver pan. Made with coconut milk and rice flour, the centers cook up to a…

ByMichelleJanuary 17, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf

If you're looking for a side dish to go with Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Style kebabs (koobideh), Trader Joe's new pilaf is a pretty decent option. Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion pilaf ($4.49) is flavored with saffron, cinnamon and cumin and cooks up pretty quick in the microwave. It's similar to something we…

ByMichelleJanuary 4, 20240Comments

Dessert Product Review

3 Best Desserts at Trader Joe’s Right Now

Trader Joe's is unstoppable right now when it comes to frozen section desserts. You've got holiday standbys like the Peppermint Hold the Cones (though it sounds like they're already done for the season in some places), and Peppermint Joe-Joe ice cream. But the three standouts for me right now are: Trader Joe's Mini…

ByMichelleDecember 5, 20230Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Adds Beef Bulgogi to its Korean Food Offerings

In the midst of all the holiday hoopla, Trader Joe's just rolled out its version of Beef Bulgogi. You'll remember they've offered a vegan version for awhile. The vegan version was good in tacos, so my hopes were high for Trader Joe's Beef Bulgogi, especially because it clocks in at $12.99. And while prices are…

ByMichelleNovember 28, 20230Comments

Product Review

Simple Summer Grilling for Two with Trader Joe’s Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

With Trader Joe's Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers, it's all about the convenience. Ordinarily I'd make chicken skewers from scratch, but I get the value in not having to plan ahead to marinate the chicken, thread it on skewers and grill it. But then, the recommended reheat method is grilling...so I guess the savings is…

ByMichelleJune 19, 20230Comments

Food News

What’s New at Trader Joe’s This Week?

June 6, 2023 Edition After a couple of big weeks, things were pretty quiet at my local Trader Joe's when it comes to new/returning products. I'm still on the lookout for the ube mochi ice cream, but no luck yet. It's ok, I bought some Tillamook strawberry shortcake frozen custard over the weekend and I…

ByMichelleJune 6, 20230Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberries and Cream Gelato

Trader Joe's was on a streak with great ice creams. The Yuzu Ripple and the Chocolate Raspberry sorbet/ice cream mix are pretty dang good. And this Trader Joe's Strawberries and Cream Gelato with candied strawberry pieces had the potential to be win #3 in a row. But...it reminds me a lot of a strawberries and…

ByMichelleFebruary 21, 20230Comments

Product Review Recipes

What to Serve with Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Style Kebabs (Koobideh)

This post includes affiliate links which kick us a small commission at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is useful, please use them to support my work - thanks! When it comes to frozen food at Trader Joe's, I think we have to agree upfront frozen generally doesn't…

ByMichelleSeptember 27, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Instant Boba Kit

So Trader Joe's is finally catching up to Costco on carrying an Instant Boba Kit. This one comes four servings to a box ($5.49) with a set of four fat paper straws (yay for paper!) that last long enough for you to finish your drink. You just microwave the little boba pouch for up…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20220Comments

Product Review

4 New Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s

Macarons, Ice Pops and Dream Bars - Oh, My! I literally don't have enough room in my freezer for all the new summer treats at Trader Joe's. Along with last year's faves Tangerine Cream bars and Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, TJ's added Watermelon & Peach Macarons, Blueberry Dream Bars, Out of the World Ice…

ByMichelleJune 29, 20220Comments