Trader Joe’s Unveils 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

After graduating its perennial product winners into a Hall of Fame, Trader Joe's unveiled the winners of its 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards on the latest episode of Inside Trader Joe's. I'll be interested to hear if you're as surprised as I was about the new Overall best! Without further ado, here's the full list…

ByMichelleJanuary 23, 20230Comments

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How to Make Your Own Ketchup Chips with Trader Joe’s Ketchup Sprinkle Seasoning

For those of us who live close enough to Canada, you usually just satisfy your craving for Ketchup Chips when you happen to get up there. But with COVID and all, it's been a long time since I've had Ketchup Chips. Until Trader Joe's decided to bring us a Ketchup Flavored Seasoning Sprinkle. But was…

ByMichelleJanuary 16, 20230Comments

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My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

Every year when Trader Joe's does their customer choice awards, inevitably my faves don't really line up with most of the winners. Although, based on some of the quality problems people have been reporting with Mandarin Orange Chicken, you have to wonder if it'll still be a top fave. (I've said it before, Trader Joe's.…

ByMichelleDecember 20, 20220Comments

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OMG: Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts

If I was going to put together my Top 5 list for TJ's this year, Trader Joe's Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts would definitely be on there. Maybe even top three. I think the last time I said "Run, don't walk," it was for the Mini Cream Puffs. But these are even better. First things…

ByMichelleNovember 29, 20220Comments

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Avalanche of Holiday Items Now in at Trader Joe’s

I had a feeling there might be a few more holiday items at Trader Joe's today, but I was not expecting a virtual avalanche. With supply chains still wonky and many products coming from Europe, I just figured there'd be a handful. I was NOT prepared. Most are returning items, but I did grab…

ByMichelleNovember 10, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – 2022 Edition

So are you thinking about holiday advent calendars yet? The Bonne Maman jam calendar is the one no one can seem to stop talking about. But if you're more of a beauty/skin care lover, you might want to check out Trader Joe's 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar. Still $19.99, it might be the one…

ByMichelleNovember 7, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

It's Maple Dijon Marinated As promised, here's the full rundown on Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its marinade includes not just dijon mustard itself, but also mustard seeds and dijon mustard powder, maple syrup is the overall flavor that wins out. I…

ByMichelleOctober 11, 20220Comments

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2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

So much of the cult of Trader Joe's is built on FOMO over new products. And though supply chains seem more stable this year, people are still hoarding and reselling TJ's products on ebay and elsewhere. Well, I've got two new products that you definitely SHOULDN'T be worried about missing: Trader Joe's Caramel Apple Mochi…

ByMichelleOctober 3, 20220Comments

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What to Serve with Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Style Kebabs (Koobideh)

This post includes affiliate links which kick us a small commission at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is useful, please use them to support my work - thanks! When it comes to frozen food at Trader Joe's, I think we have to agree upfront frozen generally doesn't…

ByMichelleSeptember 27, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream Needs … More Salt

Around these parts, Molly Moon's makes the best Salted Caramel Ice Cream. It's got just enough salt to amplify the caramel and you're never asking, is this salted? I can't say the same for Trader Joe's Salted Maple Ice Cream. To be fair, the salted part here is apparently the Salted Caramel swirl, but my…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20220Comments

Trader Joe’s Unveils 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

How to Make Your Own Ketchup Chips with Trader Joe’s Ketchup Sprinkle Seasoning

My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

OMG: Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts

Avalanche of Holiday Items Now in at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – 2022 Edition

Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

What to Serve with Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Style Kebabs (Koobideh)

Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream Needs … More Salt

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