We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberries and Cream Gelato

Trader Joe's was on a streak with great ice creams. The Yuzu Ripple and the Chocolate Raspberry sorbet/ice cream mix are pretty dang good. And this Trader Joe's Strawberries and Cream Gelato with candied strawberry pieces had the potential to be win #3 in a row. But...it reminds me a lot of a strawberries and…

ByMichelleFebruary 21, 20230Comments

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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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We Tried Trader Joe’s Instant Boba Kit

So Trader Joe's is finally catching up to Costco on carrying an Instant Boba Kit. This one comes four servings to a box ($5.49) with a set of four fat paper straws (yay for paper!) that last long enough for you to finish your drink. You just microwave the little boba pouch for up…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20220Comments

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4 New Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s

Macarons, Ice Pops and Dream Bars - Oh, My! I literally don't have enough room in my freezer for all the new summer treats at Trader Joe's. Along with last year's faves Tangerine Cream bars and Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, TJ's added Watermelon & Peach Macarons, Blueberry Dream Bars, Out of the World Ice…

ByMichelleJune 29, 20220Comments

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You Want Trader Joe’s Waffle Fries With That?

We Compare Trader Joe's and Alexia's Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries When I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's Waffle Fries, I just assumed they were probably pretty similar to the Alexia brand ones I usually get at the supermarket. At $3.49 for the Trader Joe's, and $4.49 for the Alexia, they're fairly close…

ByMichelleJune 23, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Banana Fritters

Trader Joe's Thai Banana Fritters are one of those desserts that I think go best at the end of a Thai, or even Vietnamese meal. When you just want something a little sweet, a little crunchy, but not full on dessert. Though, it you wanted to have them with ice cream on the side, you…

ByMichelleApril 13, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches

So far, I've been super impressed with all of Trader Joe's oat milk based frozen desserts. From the Strawberry Ice Cream with Almonds to last summer's fudgesicles, I mean, they have been top notch. Creamy texture, good flavors, not too oaty. So the bar has been set pretty high. Trader Joe's Oat Milk Ice…

ByMichelleFebruary 22, 20220Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberries and Cream Gelato

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s Instant Boba Kit

4 New Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s

You Want Trader Joe’s Waffle Fries With That?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Banana Fritters

We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches

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