We Tried Trader Joe’s Papadum Crisps

Despite eye catching packaging, Trader Joe's Papadum Crisps are really just papadum-inspired. Would they have been better off just calling them lentil and chickpea crisps instead of trying to claim papadum? I think so. Because here's the deal. Invoking "papadum" sets up certain expectations. Texture-wise, these are almost like Pringles...like formed into a…

ByMichelleJune 7, 20220Comments

Product Review

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

When I first saw Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I'm the only one who eats them and I don't need a bag that huge. First up,…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20220Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

If you've made the buttermilk brined chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, you know how juicy and tender it can be. Add in a gorgeously browned skin and you've got a near perfect roasted chicken. My question was, can Trader Joe's Buttermilk Brined Chicken deliver a similar result? It's only a half…

ByMichelleApril 7, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Dipped Bamba

I'm warning you now. Trader Joe's Chocolate Dipped Bamba are addictive. Do not sit on the couch, at your desk, in the car, anywhere, with a bag open beside you. It's dangerous. After the first two I thought, these are fine. Not as good as the hazelnut chocolate filled ones, but at least the bag…

ByMichelleFebruary 4, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Kalua Pork Spring Rolls

If you make kalua pork on the regular, I don't think you'll be particularly impressed with Trader Joe's Kalua Pork Spring Rolls. I mean, they're fine. Not great, not bad, just...fine. The air fryer crisps them up really well...but mostly they made me wish Trader Joe's would go back to carrying standard spring rolls. …

ByMichelleJanuary 27, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal Ain’t Half Bad

I have to say, I was skeptical about Trader Joe's Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal. I'm more of an apple cinnamon gal, and to be totally honest, my favorite TJ's oats are the rolled oats in a bag. You can do them in the microwave, too, and they're way tastier with a better texture…

ByMichelleJanuary 19, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Two New Cracker Options for Holiday 2021

You'll probably end up grabbing a bag of Trader Joe's Taralli and Friends crackers to put alongside your charcuterie and cheese boards this holiday season. It'll be a good match, these crackers are savory, a little crumbly and on the sandy side. But be warned, if you just grab a few from the bag, they…

ByMichelleNovember 19, 20210Comments

Beverages Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s O’Nog (Oat Milk Nog)

Trader Joe's holiday items are coming on strong. We're still 2 weeks from Thanksgiving and Christmas items are already on shelves. From Peppermint Joe-Joe's (cookies & ice cream!) to gingerbread people to the Chocolate Orange that you break open. It's on. And now, Trader Joe's has O'Nog, or oat milk nog in its holiday lineup.…

ByMichelleNovember 11, 20210Comments

Not About Food Product Review

Let’s Look Inside Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

One of the things I'm treating myself to this year is advent calendars. And while we wait for my local Trader Joe's to get more new holiday stuff, let's take a look inside Trader Joe's 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar. They've mixed up the contents since last year's edition. SPOILERS AHEAD. Scroll down…

ByMichelleNovember 9, 20210Comments

Product Review

Don’t Wait for the Holidays to Try Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glazed Short Ribs

With meat prices up in general, Trader Joe's Balsamic Glazed Short Ribs will feel like a little bit of a splurge. But at $8.99 / lb. for a pre-made sous vide product it's pretty reasonable. The box I grabbed came in at 2.79 lbs. for a cost of $25.08. I don't usually like buying meat…

ByMichelleOctober 25, 20210Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Papadum Crisps

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Dipped Bamba

We Tried Trader Joe’s Kalua Pork Spring Rolls

Trader Joe’s Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal Ain’t Half Bad

Trader Joe’s Two New Cracker Options for Holiday 2021

We Tried Trader Joe’s O’Nog (Oat Milk Nog)

Let’s Look Inside Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Don’t Wait for the Holidays to Try Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glazed Short Ribs

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