We Tried Trader Joe’s Horchata Ice Cream

Although Trader Joe's has been trotting out lots of non-dairy frozen dessert options over the last couple of years, it's interesting they went the standard dairy route for their Horchata Ice Cream. Sure, rice milk isn't necessarily known for rich creamy mouthfeel, but using regular dairy in this one and with a cinnamon forward…

ByMichelleJuly 5, 20220Comments

Product Review

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

When I first saw Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I'm the only one who eats them and I don't need a bag that huge. First up,…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Mango Chicken Sausage Needs More Heat

We finally had a nice couple of days this weekend, so we fired up the grill and cooked up Trader Joe's Jalapeño Mango Chicken sausage. I couldn't quite decide what to top it with, so I grabbed the jar of TJ's pineapple jam out of the fridge and added red onion and a little cilantro.…

ByMichelleMay 24, 20220Comments

Product Review

Put Trader Joe’s Cheese Pastry Rolls on Your Brunch Menu This Weekend

I'm squeezing Trader Joe's Cheese Pastry Rolls in this week because you're gonna wanna grab two boxes for brunch this weekend. If a cream cheese danish is your favorite, but you'd love if it if the crust was a little crispier and flakier, these are for you. The good news is, these require no…

ByMichelleApril 14, 20220Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

If you've made the buttermilk brined chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, you know how juicy and tender it can be. Add in a gorgeously browned skin and you've got a near perfect roasted chicken. My question was, can Trader Joe's Buttermilk Brined Chicken deliver a similar result? It's only a half…

ByMichelleApril 7, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Two New Vegan Dips/Sauces from Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe's has a mixed track record on vegan dips for me. We're not vegan, but eat plant-based no problem. And while I really liked the Vegan Tzatziki Dip, I wasn't so amazed by the Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño one. Cauliflower stars again in Trader Joe's Vegan Buffalo Dip, not that you'd necesssarily be able to…

ByMichelleMarch 29, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

Trader Joe's Spicy Buffalo Cheddar is the cheese I needed for Super Bowl Sunday. (Then again, I probably would have knocked the bowl over dancing during the half time show. :D ) This cheese lives somewhere between Velveeta and standard cheddar. And with jalapeños and habaneros in the mix, it's got a good kick. …

ByMichelleFebruary 16, 20220Comments

Product Review

SuperbOwl Snacks: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows

I rolled into Trader Joe's today hoping they'd have the Heart Macarons, but no dice. Instead, I got a bag of Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows and some chocolate-dipped Bamba (review to come). Both are great fast snacks for the upcoming big game between the Bengals and the Rams. If you need a…

ByMichelleFebruary 2, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Okie Dokie Non-Dairy Dessert

Things have been off to a slow start in the New Year, as far as Trader Joe's reviews go. We just aren't getting a lot of the new products that everyone in California has. And between major snow around New Year's and pass closures since then, it's just been a drag. Especially when what…

ByMichelleJanuary 11, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread Mix Was a Pleasant Surprise

I was surprised when I read the instructions on Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread mix. We're gonna break out the stand mixer and we need to let the loaf rise for 45 minutes to an hour? Well, that's practically the same amount of work you'd do making it from scratch. So why do I need this…

ByMichelleDecember 7, 20210Comments