What’s New at Trader Joe’s – August 22, 2023 Edition

While everyone's waiting on pumpkin-palooza to start, let's take a look at what's new (and returning!) at Trader Joe's. As spotted in the Pacific Northwest. BTW, word from my local is that pumpkin stuff is due back starting September 6, YMMV. Let's start with what's Back Again. First up, Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche. This was…

ByMichelleAugust 22, 20230Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies

I wasn't a huge fan of Trader Joe's previous go at rice crackers -- the mochi nuggets. They were too plain for me. But I thought these Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies might have some potential. The thing is, while the texture is good, they're airier/puffier than the nuggets, they lean more toward the sweet…

ByMichelleMay 8, 20230Comments

Product Review

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

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Plant-Based Pork Rinds

Sometimes you should just try to call a thing what it is, instead of doing word gymnastics to make it fit a food trend. Hey, let me get some of those Spicy Porkless Plant-Based Snack Rinds? How 'bout just some Trader Joe's Spicy Rice Crunchies? For simplicity's sake, I'm just gonna call them Trader Joe's…

ByMichelleJune 22, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Trail Mix Crackers

If you're making charcuterie and cheese boards (are people still doing that?), you need to mix up your crackers game. Now, Trader Joe's has plenty of good options, but what about great options? I will put it to you that Trader Joe's Trail Mix Crackers fall into the, "Dang, these are freakin' tasty" category. So,…

ByMichelleOctober 21, 20200Comments

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – August 22, 2023 Edition

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet and Salty Umami Crunchies

Trader Joe’s Two New Cracker Options for Holiday 2021

We Tried Trader Joe’s Plant-Based Pork Rinds

We Tried Trader Joe’s Trail Mix Crackers

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