We Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken Mole

Let's start here. Yes, I have made mole, so I get how many ingredients and how much effort goes into it. So it's no surprise that a lot of people just default to the Doña Maria jar. And now, Trader Joe's is serving up a microwavable version for $7.99 that's almost even easier. You don't…

ByMichelleJanuary 13, 20250Comments

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What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – October 31, 2024

We're posting early today since I know a lot of us are on Trick o' Treating duty tonight. If you're rolling over to Trader Joe's for some last minute snacks, a bunch of Thanksgiving items are hitting shelves, too. Here's what we spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Perennial favorite Stuffing Seasoned Potato…

ByMichelleOctober 31, 20240Comments

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Tasty AF: Trader Joe’s Caesar Broccoli Bake Kit

Trader Joe's Caesar Broccoli Bake ($4.99) is another one of these rebadged Taylor Farms items you can find at some other grocery stores. I can't say I've seen it in my area other than at TJ's, but if you google, you might find it at another store. Either way, it just might be one of…

ByMichelleSeptember 16, 20240Comments

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What’s New and Returning at Trader Joe’s – July 31, 2024

It's a big week for new items at Trader Joe's. Last week was a little slim, so there are a few stragglers included in the roundup. Here's what we spotted in the Pacific Northwest. NEW: EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK COOKIE MIX I'm likin' the looks of this cookie mix. Chocolate chips, oats,…

ByMichelleJuly 31, 20240Comments

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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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How to Use Trader Joe’s Yuzu Miso

Trader Joe's is on a bit of a yuzu kick between yuzu kosho, green tea with yuzu spread, and now yuzu miso. What's interesting about the yuzu miso is, it's basically a jarred version of miso ae, a sauce/dressing you'd usually make from scratch. It's typically just a combo of miso paste, brown…

ByMichelleJuly 15, 20240Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Bubble Waffles

There are only 4 waffles in a package of Trader Joe's Bubble Waffles ($4.49). So let me tell you upfront, you might want to grab 2 boxes. They live up to the description on the box: crispy edges with a chewy mochi-like middle. Making them perfect for bending in a taco shape. Especially since they're…

ByMichelleJune 10, 20240Comments

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What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joes – May 23, 2024

We got a theme for What's New and Returning at Trader Joe's this week. It's all about the "P's" -- popsicles, popcorn, and pink! Plus a few extras. So let's get into what we spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Just in time for the long weekend, Trader Joe's stocked its freezers with allllllll the POPSICLES.…

ByMichelleMay 23, 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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We Tried Trader Joe’s Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake

So many times Trader Joe's has done us dirty on the Japanese food front (the karaage is the most offensive of the bunch). But the Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake that rolled out this week is pretty solid for frozen. And at $3.29 for a package of 2? It's a no-brainer. The package calls for…

ByMichelleMay 7, 20240Comments