We Tried Trader Joe’s Empanadas de Ropa Vieja

If you agree that Trader Joe's Mini Tacos are a shadow of their former selves, I've got something that's going to fill that hole in your heart. Trader Joe's Empanadas de Ropa Vieja. Now, of course, empanadas are their own thing entirely. They're not tacos. They're more like hand pies. I usually think of…

ByMichelleNovember 20, 20230Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheese Empanadas with Cassava Crust

I had high hopes for Trader Joe's Cheese Empanadas with Cassava Crust. I've had muffins and other things made with cassava flour and there were no weird textural issues at all. But, these did not go well at all for me. The instructions give you two options -- conventional oven or airfryer. I baked…

ByMichelleJuly 22, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas

First things first, these are NOT called Pumpkin PIE empanadas. It's true, these are spiced with cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger and salt. But this is not quite pumpkin pie. They aren't as sweet as all that. And I really really like Trader Joe's Pumpkin Empanadas! Through all the ice creams and desserts you've often…

ByMichelleSeptember 30, 20200Comments

Food News

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Preview: New Podcast Teases 11 New Fall Products

They're Not All Pumpkin, But Almost If you've rolled through your local Trader Joe's in the last week or so, or just scrolled through Instagram, you know pumpkin products are starting to hit shelves. On its latest podcast episode, the company delivered a Trader Joe's pumpkin preview with 11 new products to be on the…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20200Comments