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

Product Review

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

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

TJ's Version is Vegan with Plant-based Beefless Bulgogi and Vegetables Trader Joe's capitalizes on the popularity of its frozen kimbap, rolling out another Korean snack favorite: Jumeokbap. Triangle-shaped, they're still considered rice balls. In my Japanese family we'd call these onigiri. But it's a similar idea, a hand formed rice ball, usually stuffed with a…

ByMichelleMay 1, 20240Comments

Food News Product Review

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – March 27, 2024

We've got eight new and returning items on this week's What's New at Trader Joe's roundup. As we head into Easter weekend, whether you celebrate it as a religious holiday or as a Spring renewal day, or not at all, you've got some tasty options to consider throwing into your basket. First up, Cinnamon…

ByMichelleMarch 27, 20240Comments

Not About Food

Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Totes Are Coming Back

Did we expect everyone to go bonkers over Trader Joe's Mini Canvas Totes? Trader Joe's sure didn't. I ended up sending two to mom! But if you missed out, good news just in from the Inside Trader Joe's (corporate) podcast. Trader Joe's Mini Canvas Totes will restock in late August/early September 2024.…

ByMichelleMarch 13, 20240Comments

Food News

5 New Spring Items to Look Out for at Trader Joe’s

With Spring right around the corner, Trader Joe's previewed 5 new Spring products hitting shelves in March 2024, and spotlighted another 4 already in stores. Here's whatcha wanna be on the lookout for. THE NEW STUFF: Dulce de Leche ice Cream - A caramel flavored ice cream with a caramel swirl. Expected late…

ByMichelleMarch 11, 20240Comments

Product Review

For $5.99, Trader Joe’s Spicy Meat Pizza Is a New Frozen Fave

Can I tell you how surprised I was by Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza? Meat Lovers generally isn't my go-to (I like vegetables, what can I say?), but after popping this one out of the box and seeing the cornicione, the nice ridge on that crust, I was like, Hmh! Let's get it into the…

ByMichelleFebruary 26, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spring Rolls with Tofu

There's a Shrimp Version, Too Summer rolls, spring rolls, fresh rolls, whatever you call them, they're delish. Trader Joe's Spring Rolls come in two varieties: tofu and shrimp. But because I was a little leery about shrimp, I went with the tofu version. Two to a package for $5.49, they come with a cashew dipping…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Empanadas de Ropa Vieja

If you agree that Trader Joe's Mini Tacos are a shadow of their former selves, I've got something that's going to fill that hole in your heart. Trader Joe's Empanadas de Ropa Vieja. Now, of course, empanadas are their own thing entirely. They're not tacos. They're more like hand pies. I usually think of…

ByMichelleNovember 20, 20230Comments

Not About Food

Trader Joe’s Holiday Health and Beauty Is Hitting Shelves Now

Hot on the heels of its 2023 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar hitting stores, Trader Joe's is serving up new holiday-themed body scrubs and body butters. Along with some returning holiday health and beauty regulars. Trader Joe's made a slight tweak with its Brazil Nut Body Trio, making it a three item…

ByMichelleNovember 15, 20230Comments

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 9, 2024

We Tried Trader Joe’s Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – March 27, 2024

Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Totes Are Coming Back

5 New Spring Items to Look Out for at Trader Joe’s

For $5.99, Trader Joe’s Spicy Meat Pizza Is a New Frozen Fave

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spring Rolls with Tofu

We Tried Trader Joe’s Empanadas de Ropa Vieja

Trader Joe’s Holiday Health and Beauty Is Hitting Shelves Now

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