We Tried Trader Joe’s Jamaican Beef Patties

This Saturday, August 6 is Jamaican Beef Patty Day. Ordinarily I'd be telling you to find a good Jamaican spot in your area to try the legit article. But if for some reason you don't have one, you can actually grab a box at Trader Joe's. For real. Trader Joe's Jamaican (Style) Beef Patties…

ByMichelleAugust 3, 20220Comments

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

Beerocks: Beef and Cabbage Turnovers

When I was a kid, we didn't live far from the Bridgford Bread manufacturing plant. Their yellow and red bags were a staple of my childhood. I can remember my mom making both cinnamon rolls and beerocks (or bierocks) from their frozen bread dough. What the heck is a beerock? A beerock/bierock is essentially a beef…

ByMichelleDecember 18, 20110Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jamaican Beef Patties

We Tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas

Beerocks: Beef and Cabbage Turnovers

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