Trader Joe’s New Cheddar Biscuit Bites Are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

When I saw Trader Joe's Spicy Cheddar Cheese and Jalapeño Biscuit Bites, I assumed they were like mini buttermilk biscuits, but they're actually biscuits in the British sense. These cheddar biscuit bites are more of a savory shortbread. And they'll be perfect for holiday entertaining alongside a cheese plate or charcuterie board. I…

ByMichelleDecember 3, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Brie Cheese Flavored Spread

If you like everything about brie except for the rind, Trader Joe's Brie Cheese Flavored Spread is for you. It's not the most flavorful brie I've ever had, but it spreads nicely on a cracker. It can be dolloped on salad. Think of it as brie training wheels. I tried it on a fall…

ByMichelleOctober 22, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese

Trader Joe's Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese showed up in my store just after Valentine's Day, when it would have been great for a little cheese board for two. And while the cherries themselves usually turn up during the winter holidays, I'm not mad this one rolled out a little later. Trader Joe's Amarena Cherry…

ByMichelleFebruary 22, 20230Comments

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3 Cheeses to Try Now at Trader Joe’s

The winter holidays are basically the best time of year in the cheese section at Trader Joe's. Now, everyone has their year round favorites -- I'm looking at you, Unexpected Cheddar -- but there are a few cheeses in store right now that you gotta check out. Fromage Pave, Kaamte Gouda Style, and the 40-month…

ByMichelleDecember 12, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Two New Cracker Options for Holiday 2021

You'll probably end up grabbing a bag of Trader Joe's Taralli and Friends crackers to put alongside your charcuterie and cheese boards this holiday season. It'll be a good match, these crackers are savory, a little crumbly and on the sandy side. But be warned, if you just grab a few from the bag, they…

ByMichelleNovember 19, 20210Comments

Trader Joe’s New Cheddar Biscuit Bites Are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

We Tried Trader Joe’s Brie Cheese Flavored Spread

We Tried Trader Joe’s Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese

3 Cheeses to Try Now at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s Two New Cracker Options for Holiday 2021

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