My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

Every year when Trader Joe's does their customer choice awards, inevitably my faves don't really line up with most of the winners. Although, based on some of the quality problems people have been reporting with Mandarin Orange Chicken, you have to wonder if it'll still be a top fave. (I've said it before, Trader Joe's.…

ByMichelleDecember 20, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Mix

You know when you've got that cinnamon roll craving, but waiting for the dough to rise isn't an option? Trader Joe's Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar baking mix might be just what you need. I opted to follow the box directions on the first go, as I usually do. But do I wish I had…

ByMichelleSeptember 8, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips

You remember that old Tiffany song from the late 80s...."Could've been so beautiful, could've been so riiiiiight. Could've been my lover every day of my liiiiife." Remember? That's me trying Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips. Man. The salsa verde seasoning on these is super tasty with a nice hit of lime. I was into…

ByMichelleJuly 6, 20220Comments

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You Want Trader Joe’s Waffle Fries With That?

We Compare Trader Joe's and Alexia's Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries When I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's Waffle Fries, I just assumed they were probably pretty similar to the Alexia brand ones I usually get at the supermarket. At $3.49 for the Trader Joe's, and $4.49 for the Alexia, they're fairly close…

ByMichelleJune 23, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos

And the Beef Ones Too You know that meme of the guy eating a Popeye's Cheddar Biscuit and he says, "My disappointment is immeasurable. And my day is ruined." It me. We tried Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos (and the beef ones, too) and man. It me. The four tacos closest to the…

ByMichelleJune 9, 20220Comments

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Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

When I first saw Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I'm the only one who eats them and I don't need a bag that huge. First up,…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Puffs

We finally finally got Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Puffs. Made with corn and rice like the Jalapeño seasoned version, I think these might actually be crunchier and less airy. They're definitely less styrofoam-like than the jalapeño. And I thought I was gonna love them. The cheese isn't too in your face, and some…

ByMichelleMarch 1, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Trio of Almonds

With the avalanche of holiday goodies hitting Trader Joe's shelves right now, I bet you missed Trader Joe's Trio of Almonds. I mean, next to the Nuts About Rosemary mix, or even the Spicy Snack Mix in the red can, it'd be easy to bypass this plain brown can. But let me tell you, this…

ByMichelleNovember 30, 20210Comments

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Air Fryer Appetizer: Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute Bites

Trader Joe's has been all about the bite-size frozen foods this year. From Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bites to Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites. Now with everyone looking to holiday appetizers, we've got Trader Joe's Beef en Croute Bites. And after just 10 minutes in the air fryer, they brown up quite nicely. The…

ByMichelleNovember 23, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bites

I hit two Trader Joe's today in search of new fall items. First stop had almost nothing out yet, just pumpkin waffles, canned pumpkin, frozen spaghetti squash spirals, and the new pumpkin overnight mask. Kind of a bust - the FOMO is real! So I hit up another location at lunch, and they were still…

ByMichelleSeptember 9, 20210Comments

My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips

You Want Trader Joe’s Waffle Fries With That?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Puffs

We Tried Trader Joe’s Trio of Almonds

Air Fryer Appetizer: Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute Bites

We Tried Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bites

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