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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Taiyaki

These days, you usually see taiyaki used as a soft serve cone with a swirl of matcha coming out of the fish's mouth. But the classic filling is red bean paste (anko). You might also see chocolate or custard like these Trader Joe's Mini Taiyaki. They come 8 to a bag and you just pop…

ByMichelleApril 22, 20250Comments

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Trader Joe’s New Must Have Easter Dessert

Ohhh, if you're a passion fruit lover, you better run to Trader Joe's now. LIKE NOW. Trader Joe's Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes ($4.99 for a pkg of 2) landed in the freezer section this week. And they are goooooooood. Think of it as a fancier lilikoi chiffon pie. Usually passion fruit desserts…

ByMichelleApril 1, 20250Comments

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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