Trader Joe’s New Mini Sheet Cake is Toasted Coconut

Hot on the heels of their Cookies and Cream Mini Sheet Cake, Trader Joe's just rolled out Toasted Coconut ($5.99). You gotta love coconut for this one. It's a coconut cake with a coconut cream cheese icing. And I'm so sorry to use this word, but it is pretty dense and VERY MOIST. The…

ByMichelleFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Trader Joe’s Now Has 7 Fried Rice Varieties. The Newest is BBQ Pork.

I usually don't pay much attention to Trader Joe's Fried Rice. Sure, I've tried a few of the more recent additions to the lineup, like the the Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice and the Korean Japchae Fried Rice. But for the most part, it's a home food for us, cooked from leftover rice. Until this week,…

ByMichelleFebruary 3, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s New Chicken Sausage Ravioli

Today's lunch was Trader Joe's new Chicken Sausage Ravioli ($4.49). I wasn't sure what to expect exactly, but I got my answer as soon as I opened the package, because you could definitely smell the Italian sausage spices. To keep it simple, I boiled the pasta 3-4 minutes as directed and heated up the sauce…

ByMichelleJanuary 27, 20260Comments

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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

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Trader Joe’s New Sheet Cake is a Summer Showstopper

Have you noticed all the new strawberry-flavored products dropping at Trader Joe's lately? Sour strawberry belts, strawberry doodle cookies, teeny tiny strawberry rhubarb pies? Well, the summer showstopper is here: Trader Joe's Strawberry Mini Sheet Cake. It's topped with a cream cheese frosting with strawberry puree and speckled with freeze dried strawberry bits. The ones…

ByMichelleJune 4, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Habanero Guacamole

When it comes to guacamole, I'm more of a classic gal. I like it on the chunkier side with onion, garlic, and lime. So I went in expecting Trader Joe's Spicy Mango Habanero Guacamole to be too sweet. You know how Trader Joe's can be. But it's not. It's got a nice fruitiness to it…

ByMichelleMay 28, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Dubai (Style) Chocolate

Trader Joe's jumps on the Dubai (Style) Chocolate trend with PatisLove's Pistachio Dark Chocolate version that's $3.99 for a 3.5 oz bar. Made in Turkey, the bar features a pistachio filling with crunchy kataifi (crunchy filo) bits and it's fantastic. I've been whatever about Dubai Chocolate because of the price and the hype, but this…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20250Comments

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Why It’s Exciting Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips are Back

As we roll into summer, lots of Trader Joe's items are making their annual return. But there's one that's actual cause for celebration. Trader Joe's Patio Potato Chips ARE BACK! A mix of Sea Salt & Vinegar, Dill, Smokin' Sweet BBQ, and Ketchup-flavored chips, they've been a favorite since they launched here in 2019.…

ByMichelleMay 22, 20250Comments

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My Current Salad Obsession with Trader Joe’s Ingredients

Recently I picked up Trader Joe's Grilled Chili Lime Chicken in the refrigerated case as a just-in-casers for a night I was only cooking for myself. I used it in a burrito bowl, but it's now one of the stars of a salad I've been eating at least 1-2x a week for lunch. Mostly Trader…

ByMichelleMay 13, 20250Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 1, 2025

It's been a busy couple weeks for new products at Trader Joe's. Along with summer items starting to come in, there are lots of new beauty / spa items, and the ube party is on. Let's take a look at what we've spotted in the Pacific Northwest. The New Items display at one…

ByMichelleMay 1, 20250Comments

Trader Joe’s New Mini Sheet Cake is Toasted Coconut

Trader Joe’s Now Has 7 Fried Rice Varieties. The Newest is BBQ Pork.

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Chicken Sausage Ravioli

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

Trader Joe’s New Sheet Cake is a Summer Showstopper

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Habanero Guacamole

We Tried Trader Joe’s Dubai (Style) Chocolate

Why It’s Exciting Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips are Back

My Current Salad Obsession with Trader Joe’s Ingredients

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 1, 2025

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