We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

When I first saw Trader Joe's Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni, I thought it might similar to Eric Kim's gochujang buttered noodles in the NYT. But the truth is although this pasta gets its kick from a gochujang sauce, Trader Joe's named this one right. It truly is an alfredo sauced pasta, so it's more like mac…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20260Comments

Product Review

2 Quick Reviews of What’s New at Trader Joe’s

My local Trader Joe's has been a little bit slower getting some of the new-new stuff -- Cinnamon Rolls in the bakery section, I'm looking at you. So while we wait, let's talk about Trader Joe's Cold Foam Creamer and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce that hit shelves this week. Cold Foam Creamer Trader Joe's…

ByMichelleAugust 7, 20250Comments

Food News

What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – July 18, 2024

Here's a look at what's new (and returning) at Trader Joe's this week, as spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, the magenta and teal mini insulated bags restocked this week, but I'd bet money they made it through Wednesday and that was it. Let's get to it. NEW: MANGO STICKY RICE CRISPS…

ByMichelleJuly 18, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 9, 2024

What a week for new and returning items at Trader Joe's! The pickle party is on, we've got new pasta and a don't miss dessert in the freezer section. Let's look at what we spotted in the PNW this week. East Coasters got Gluten Free pizza dough for a short time a couple of…

ByMichelleMay 9, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – April 25, 2024

It's been a light week for what's new and returning at Trader Joe's. Let's take a look at what landed in stores this week. As spotted in the PNW. The dried pasta section at my store has been pretty slim pickins for the last few weeks. A supply issue/delay I'm sure, so I was…

ByMichelleApril 25, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – 10/2/2023 Edition

Here's what new at Trader Joe's today as spotted in the Pacific Northwest. For those tracking the return of Kimbap in the freezer section sometime this month, it wasn't at my local today. Anyway, let's get to it. I'd seen a couple folks mention this Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion tart online. What…

ByMichelleOctober 2, 20230Comments

Product Review

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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We Tried Trader Joe’s Lemon Pesto

When Trader Joe's revealed Lemon Pesto as one of their upcoming summer products, I just assumed it would be in the refrigerated section. But as you can see, it's not. It's shelf stable. If you're a home cook who usually has lemons and parm (or Pecorino Romano) around, this product probably won't be for you.…

ByMichelleJuly 6, 20231Comment

Recipes

Dinner Inspo: Trader Joe’s Mafalda Corta Pasta

I love that Trader Joe's keeps rolling out pasta shapes you don't see on the reg in American grocery stores. The World's Largest Fusilli, available around the holidays, remains a favorite. But I'm also really liking Trader Joe's Mafalda Corta with its ruffly little edges. They're almost like itty bitty lasagna sheets. I ended up…

ByMichelleMay 31, 20230Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli

I'm not sure the products folks fully thought through Trader Joe's Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli. Because while heart-shaped pasta with a ricotta and balsamic reduction filling sounds tasty, it does leave the raviolo with a brown...protuberance in the middle. After someone on Reddit said they looked like tongues in the package, I couldn't unsee it. …

ByMichelleJanuary 26, 20230Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

2 Quick Reviews of What’s New at Trader Joe’s

What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – July 18, 2024

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 9, 2024

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – April 25, 2024

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – 10/2/2023 Edition

3 Quick Hit Fall Trader Joe’s Reviews

We Tried Trader Joe’s Lemon Pesto

Dinner Inspo: Trader Joe’s Mafalda Corta Pasta

We Tried Trader Joe’s Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli

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