Get a Look at Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026, Round 2

Fall items are continuing to roll out at Trader Joe's this week. And for all you Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese fans, it's now in stock in the Seattle area. We're seeing many returning items, and a few new ones including the Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix. Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese, Pumpkin…

ByMichelleSeptember 3, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream

Trader Joe's fall ice cream track record is a little bit mixed. A few years ago, they did a Salted Maple Ice Cream, then there was the Caramel Apple mochi ice cream (not for me), and now they've rolled out Apple Pie a la Mode. For me, it's got nostalgia vibes. I think Dreyer's…

ByMichelleSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026 Is On

We might have one more week to go in unofficial summer, but Trader Joe's Pumpkinpalooza (plus apple and maple) is on. The Pumpkin Caramel Kringle and Pumpkin Mini Sheet Cake have been in stores for a couple of weeks, but the big rollout has started. This is just round 1, so no, NO Butternut Squash…

ByMichelleSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches

Everybody's got their favorites in the cornucopia of Trader Joe's fall offerings. But as soon as I got wind of Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches, I knew they were gonna be at the top of the Must Try list. I've been a fan of the Maple Leaf cookies with maple creme filling, so…

ByMichelleSeptember 9, 20250Comments

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Trader Joe’s Rolls out 20+ Items for Pumpkinpalooza, Round 1

Trader Joe's made us wait until after the Labor Day holiday (again!) this year to unleash Pumpkinpalooza. But the first round of fall items -- pumpkin, maple, apple, etc. are hitting stores now. Let's take a look at what we spotted in the PNW. We went grid style today because there are more than 20…

ByMichelleSeptember 5, 20240Comments

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3 Quick Hit Fall Trader Joe’s Reviews

Today I've got a roundup of three quick hit Trader Joe's reviews for you featuring three of TJ's newest fall items. Read on for my take on Trader Joe's Pumpkin Overnight Oats, Brigadeiros, and Butternut Squash Lasagna. I'm not a huge overnight oats person but the Pumpkin Overnight Oats leans pumpkin pie…

ByMichelleSeptember 18, 20230Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s (Not Pumpkin) Edition – 9/12/23

Not everybody goes bonkers over fall flavors, so let's do a not-pumpkin What's New at Trader Joe's this week. First up, brigadeiros. I usually associate these little fudgy truffle-like bon bons with Brazil rather than Portugal. I've got a few thawing on the counter now. It says to let them thaw for 2 hours,…

ByMichelleSeptember 12, 20230Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

It's Maple Dijon Marinated As promised, here's the full rundown on Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its marinade includes not just dijon mustard itself, but also mustard seeds and dijon mustard powder, maple syrup is the overall flavor that wins out. I…

ByMichelleOctober 11, 20220Comments

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Preview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken

Officially it's Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken We're having Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken for dinner tonight, so review will post tomorrow. I picked the smallest one I could find, it's just 2.88 lbs!, just in case I didn't like it. We'll see! We're having it with Roasted Potatoes and…

ByMichelleOctober 10, 20220Comments

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2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

So much of the cult of Trader Joe's is built on FOMO over new products. And though supply chains seem more stable this year, people are still hoarding and reselling TJ's products on ebay and elsewhere. Well, I've got two new products that you definitely SHOULDN'T be worried about missing: Trader Joe's Caramel Apple Mochi…

ByMichelleOctober 3, 20220Comments

Get a Look at Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026, Round 2

We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026 Is On

We Tried Trader Joe’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches

Trader Joe’s Rolls out 20+ Items for Pumpkinpalooza, Round 1

3 Quick Hit Fall Trader Joe’s Reviews

What’s New at Trader Joe’s (Not Pumpkin) Edition – 9/12/23

Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

Preview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken

2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

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