We Tried Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Yellow Mini Sheet Cake

with Chocolate Frosting! I've been on alert for Trader Joe's Yellow Mini Sheet Cake with chocolate frosting after seeing u/aswewaltz posted it in NY on Reddit 8 days ago. Every trip, I was disappointed. But today...finally... TJ's in the PNW have been blessed with the new gluten free sheet cake. So let's cut into it!…

ByMichelleFebruary 20, 20250Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

I was skeptical when I saw that Trader Joe's newest dumpling was teriyaki-flavored. Teriyaki in a bao? I imagined a gloopy super sweet soy-based sauce overwhelming the veg filling. But now that I've tried Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns? I think it's meant to be more of a shorthand toward a sweet,…

ByMichelleFebruary 18, 20250Comments

Food News

Trader Joe’s and the Tariffs

While the tariffs have been paused for 30 days with Canada and Mexico, it's time to check and see if some of your Trader Joe's faves or staples would be subject. This is just a sampling of a products from Canada. I haven't included produce, because it varies so widely and a lot you seem…

ByMichelleFebruary 5, 20250Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

For awhile now, Costco has periodically stocked a flat Jack-in-the-Box-style crispy taco from Don Lee Farms. They came in chicken and pork. And now Trader Joe's is bringing us a vegetarian/vegan version with its Crispy Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos. The filling is mashed potato and roasted poblano chile. So don't go in…

ByMichelleDecember 17, 20241Comment

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Holiday Health and Beauty and Home Finds 2024

Are you ready for the first round of Trader Joe's Holiday Health and Beauty and Home Finds?! Of course, you've seen this year's 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is in, right? Along with it, we spotted some more returning holiday items in the health and beauty section. Let's get to it. The Holiday Scented…

ByMichelleNovember 6, 20240Comments

Just for Fun

Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty 2024 Has Landed

Chocolate, Pet and Candle Advent Calendars Are In, Too! The year's most anticipated (TJ's) advent calendar, Trader Joe's 12 Days of Beauty, is hitting shelves now. Shout out to Redditor u/aswewaltz for the heads up. Luckily I was able to squeeze in a trip this morning to see if we had them on this coast,…

ByMichelleNovember 5, 20240Comments

Beverages Product Review

Trader Joe’s Espresso Martini Makes a Great Boozy Affogato

The obvious thing to do with Trader Joe's Espresso Martini ($9.99) is chill it and pour it into a glass. It's a mix of "vodka, espresso, and vanilla" (and based on the taste, some simple syrup or other sweetener). It's 40 proof, 20% alcohol by volume, and says it's about 4 drinks. (BTW - great…

ByMichelleOctober 29, 20240Comments

Food News

What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – October 24, 2024

Things were a little sparse in the new products department for a second there. So you're getting two week's worth of What's New and Returning at Trader Joe's, as spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Thanksgiving items are just starting to trickle in along with a bunch of new everyday products. TODAY, one of my…

ByMichelleOctober 24, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Fig & Honey Batard

The first thing to know about Trader Joe's Fig and Honey Batard is it's a LIMITED TIME product. So if you think you wanna try it, get it. And if you end up liking it and wanting it for a holiday charcuterie board, don't dally. Buy an extra and throw it in the freezer. This…

ByMichelleOctober 17, 20240Comments

Beverages Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew Coffee

I knew Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew wouldn't be for me, but when I saw Trader Joe's Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew ($5.49) I thought, ok, maybe I can get down with that. Like all cold brew, it’s smooth, not bitter, and you could totally drink it black. The coffee itself isn't super strong. I opted to…

ByMichelleOctober 1, 20240Comments