Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza is On – 9/6/23

Pumpkin Cream Cheese was the early signal that Trader Joe's annual Pumpkinpalooza was on its way. Then last weekend Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur and a few Pumpkin beers turned up. And now, it looks like Pumpkinpalooza is on. And some of the new entries are looking promising. Mini Pumpkin Ginger Scones - I brought…

ByMichelleSeptember 6, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Madeleines

What makes madeleines great is that they're so simple. Buttery, eggy little shell-shaped cakes. (They're not cookies). And Trader Joe's makes pretty decent ones. I'll usually go for a bag of the lemon ones they have in the spring. Now they've come out with a gluten-free version. Upfront, we're not a gluten-free household, but I…

ByMichelleJuly 13, 20230Comments

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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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s O’Nog (Oat Milk Nog)

Trader Joe's holiday items are coming on strong. We're still 2 weeks from Thanksgiving and Christmas items are already on shelves. From Peppermint Joe-Joe's (cookies & ice cream!) to gingerbread people to the Chocolate Orange that you break open. It's on. And now, Trader Joe's has O'Nog, or oat milk nog in its holiday lineup.…

ByMichelleNovember 11, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mochi Cake

Trader Joe's took the hint when lots of people doctored up their Mochi Cake Mix last year with cocoa. It's something locals in Hawaii, and Japanese / Japanese Americans have made for decades. Now, TJ's is back with Trader Joe's Chocolate Mochi Cake Mix with Peanut Butter Frosting. Gluten-free friends, you are gonna be…

ByMichelleAugust 19, 20210Comments

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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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

Trader Joe's Corn and Cheese Arepas. They come two to a box, individually wrapped, and I opted to bake them in the oven. I should have gone the stovetop route to get that nice browning on them. And I know you're gonna ask...yes, you can probably throw these in the air fryer and get better…

ByMichelleJune 24, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

Trader Joe's is killing it on the vegan products lately. But I've especially been liking their ice cream-type products. I mean, the Cold Brew and Boba non-dairy dessert, the Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream, love 'em! And now TJ's has a non-dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicle in its freezer section. ( It's got a longer, more…

ByMichelleMay 18, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Seasoned Corn & Rice Puffs

I won't lie, eating Trader Joe's Jalapeño Seasoned Corn & Rice Puffs, is a little bit like eating styrofoam peanuts. But in a good way? They've got some extra crunchiness from the corn. And the good news is they don't stick in your teeth. And hey, they're vegan and gluten-free! They've got a decent…

ByMichelleSeptember 10, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheese-less Cheesecakes

You know that saying, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should?" That's how I feel about Trader Joe's Cheese-less Cheesecakes. Now available in the freezer section ($3.99 for a pack of two), my hopes were high for this dairy-free dessert. If anyone could pull off a cheesecake with a rich mouthfeel, while still…

ByMichelleAugust 10, 20201Comment

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza is On – 9/6/23

We Tried Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Madeleines

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s O’Nog (Oat Milk Nog)

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mochi Cake

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheese Empanadas with Cassava Crust

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Seasoned Corn & Rice Puffs

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cheese-less Cheesecakes

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