Be on the Lookout! 14 New Trader Joe’s Summer Items

Is it gonna be Christmas in July? On the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the company spotlighted 14 new Trader Joe's summer items to be on the lookout for, plus a handful of returning favorites. Some items have already starting hitting shelves (and social media), but there's lots to look forward…

ByMichelleJune 30, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

Trader Joe's Corn and Cheese Arepas. They come two to a box, individually wrapped, and I opted to bake them in the oven. I should have gone the stovetop route to get that nice browning on them. And I know you're gonna ask...yes, you can probably throw these in the air fryer and get better…

ByMichelleJune 24, 20210Comments

Product Review Recipes

What to do with Trader Joe’s Matcha Noodles (aka Soba)

I don't typically buy green tea soba, even at the Japanese market, but when I saw it at Trader Joe's, I figured why not. I tend to make cold noodle dishes and salads with soba, though of course you can use them in soups and stir fries. Yakisoba is basically a Japanese version of chow…

ByMichelleJune 9, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice

Trader Joe's Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice is a new favorite. I liked the Black Tea with Peach Juice, too. Basically two ingredients -- the tea and the pineapple juice - it's totally refreshing, not super sweet and I will be restocking. I picked up a can of another brand of unsweetened sparkling green…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Tangerine Cream Bars

Trader Joe's is really making it feel like summer's almost here with all these popsicle and ice cream options. From coffee bean Hold the Cones to Ube Ice Cream to Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, you've got plenty of choices for your Memorial Day BBQ this weekend. And definitely don't skip these Tangerine Cream bars that…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20210Comments

Dessert Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

I like Trader Joe's Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons. A lot. Even more than the similar non-dairy mint ones they had around the holidays. By the time I got around to trying the mint version, the ice cream was kind of icy and the mint was just ok. Could be I waited too long…

ByMichelleMay 25, 20210Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

New (and returning) summer items are rolling into Trader Joe's every few days it seems like...today I picked up some of the new stuff along with my favorite Patio Potato Chips. I'm looking forward to the pineapple fruit spread as a glaze for chicken, maybe little hand pies, we'll see what else I come…

ByMichelleMay 20, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

Trader Joe's is killing it on the vegan products lately. But I've especially been liking their ice cream-type products. I mean, the Cold Brew and Boba non-dairy dessert, the Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream, love 'em! And now TJ's has a non-dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicle in its freezer section. ( It's got a longer, more…

ByMichelleMay 18, 20210Comments

Recipes

What I Did With Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces

Over on Reddit r/TraderJoes someone suggested green bean casserole as a possible use for Trader Joe's Crispy Jalapeño Pieces. I have to admit, I'm not a big fan, canned green beans aren't my jam. But I thought, what about Hash Brown Casserole instead? But first, here's what you're looking for on your next…

ByMichelleMay 12, 20210Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Joe-Joe’s

I've got some good news and some bad news. Ok, bad news first. There are only 8 cookies in a box of Trader Joe's Chocolate Peanut Butter Joe-Joe's. The good news? Now you know you should buy two boxes on your next TJ's trip. So, this is a Joe-Joe with a peanut butter filling, dipped…

ByMichelleApril 28, 20210Comments

Be on the Lookout! 14 New Trader Joe’s Summer Items

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn and Cheese Arepas

What to do with Trader Joe’s Matcha Noodles (aka Soba)

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Green Tea with Pineapple Juice

We Tried Trader Joe’s Tangerine Cream Bars

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles

What I Did With Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Joe-Joe’s

Book Review: A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn

The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR