We Tried Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Potato Chips

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning has been one of its more popular items for a few years now. We sprinkled it on cucumber slices, put in on pizza crust and knots, added it to avocado toast. And Trader Joe's made its own yogurt dip, and coated smoked salmon with it. And now, they've…

ByMichelleJanuary 21, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Caramel Coffee Cashews

Trader Joe's already has multiple flavors of cashews and pecans available year round, but for the holidays they dropped Caramel Coffee Cashews and Cocoa Chile Spiced Pecans. I love both cashews and pecans, but between these two, Trader Joe's Caramel Coffee Cashews are the clear winner. There's just a tiny hint of bitterness from…

ByMichelleDecember 15, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Chakri Mix

Not that anyone in the US is doing much flying these days, but I gotta tell ya, those little bags of snack mix are pretty much a let down. Weird little Ranch-flavored thingies, honey roasted sesame sticks, maybe a couple of tiny pretzels. I'll usually pass. Now, if flights in the States had Trader Joe's…

ByMichelleOctober 27, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Trail Mix Crackers

If you're making charcuterie and cheese boards (are people still doing that?), you need to mix up your crackers game. Now, Trader Joe's has plenty of good options, but what about great options? I will put it to you that Trader Joe's Trail Mix Crackers fall into the, "Dang, these are freakin' tasty" category. So,…

ByMichelleOctober 21, 20200Comments

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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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Murasaki Sweet Potato Chips

Ya'll know how much I loved the Sweet Potato Chips from Peru Trader Joe's had this spring/summer. Well, for the fall, they're bringing us Trader Joe's Murasaki Sweet Potato Chips. Made from a Japanese sweet potato variety that's starchier and less sweet than a garnet or jewel yam, these new chips bring the crunch, but…

ByMichelleSeptember 21, 20200Comments

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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 Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

Trader Joe's just can't help itself when it comes to cauliflower. But where people looooooove the Cauliflower Gnocchi, and the Cauliflower Thins are interesting, I don't think Trader Joe's Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip is going to set any records. It's true that cauliflower is the first ingredient, but I don't actually know what it's doing…

ByMichelleJuly 2, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Queso Fundido

If you're already overwhelmed by all the holiday treats hitting Trader Joe's this week, good news. TJ's rolled out a spicy cheese dip you're gonna want at every party this holiday season. Even better news, Trader Joe's Queso Fundido ($5.99 for a 1 lb. container) keeps it simple. You just microwave it and it's done…

ByMichelleNovember 21, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Piccolo Pizza

Frozen pizza isn't usually my first pick at Trader Joe's. I'd rather grab a ball of their fresh dough and add my own sauce and toppings. But the Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza caught my eye. With naturally fermented dough (meaning the crust should actually have some flavor), and a $2.99 price point, I threw…

ByMichelleOctober 29, 20190Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Potato Chips

We Tried Trader Joe’s Caramel Coffee Cashews

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Chakri Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Trail Mix Crackers

We Tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas

We Tried Trader Joe’s Murasaki Sweet Potato Chips

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

We Tried Trader Joe’s Queso Fundido

We Tried Trader Joe’s Piccolo Pizza

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