We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

For awhile now, Costco has periodically stocked a flat Jack-in-the-Box-style crispy taco from Don Lee Farms. They came in chicken and pork. And now Trader Joe's is bringing us a vegetarian/vegan version with its Crispy Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos. The filling is mashed potato and roasted poblano chile. So don't go in…

ByMichelleDecember 17, 20241Comment

First Day of Fall: Poblano Corn Chowder

It finally rained on Saturday morning, just briefly, but with a clap of thunder that scared the bejeezus out of H. and sent her into our shower and then downstairs to her safe spot. In California it was fireworks, here it's the occasional thunderstorm. Poor ol' girl. Skies were still overcast later in the morning,…

ByMichelleSeptember 23, 20120Comments

Roasted Poblanos with Ricotta, Mint & Cilantro

Chiles roasting over an open flame is one of those scents that's a harbinger of good things to come. Like garlic and onions cooking on the stove, like banana bread baking in the oven. If there's one smell I don't mind filling the house in the summer, it's roasting chiles. When you've swapped 9 months…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20110Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

First Day of Fall: Poblano Corn Chowder

Roasted Poblanos with Ricotta, Mint & Cilantro

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