Get a Look at Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026, Round 2

Fall items are continuing to roll out at Trader Joe's this week. And for all you Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese fans, it's now in stock in the Seattle area. We're seeing many returning items, and a few new ones including the Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix. Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese, Pumpkin…

ByMichelleSeptember 3, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream

Trader Joe's fall ice cream track record is a little bit mixed. A few years ago, they did a Salted Maple Ice Cream, then there was the Caramel Apple mochi ice cream (not for me), and now they've rolled out Apple Pie a la Mode. For me, it's got nostalgia vibes. I think Dreyer's…

ByMichelleSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026 Is On

We might have one more week to go in unofficial summer, but Trader Joe's Pumpkinpalooza (plus apple and maple) is on. The Pumpkin Caramel Kringle and Pumpkin Mini Sheet Cake have been in stores for a couple of weeks, but the big rollout has started. This is just round 1, so no, NO Butternut Squash…

ByMichelleSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s All Mixed Up Ice Cream

I didn't want to like Trader Joe's All Mixed Up Ice Cream. I usually don't want a ton of mix-ins. But what we've got here is vanilla ice cream with a peanut butter swirl, chocolate sandwich cookie chunks, candy coated pretzels, rainbow sprinkles and mini peanut butter cups. For me, it's that peanut butter…

ByMichelleJuly 16, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Guava Tartelette Cookies

As a guava fan, I am loving that Trader Joe's is in its Guava era. But with hits like the Guava Fruit Spread, there have to be some misses. And for me, the Guava Tartelette is a miss. I mean, they're not bad, but they could be better. On the plus side, they're individually…

ByMichelleJuly 13, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberry Mochi Gummies

This post includes affiliate links that 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. It's so appreciated! Trader Joe's just dropped new strawberry mochi gummies, and the moment I saw them, I thought, huh, I…

ByMichelleJune 11, 20260Comments

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Fire Up the Grill for Trader Joe’s New Carne Asada

Hot on the heels of its Al Pastor Diced Pork Shoulder, Trader Joe's rolled out a new Carne Asada ready for the grill. So I'm gonna give you a tip to save you from my mistake. The most important thing is to read the package. Note that it says "thin sliced sirloin." Although the package…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20260Comments

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7 Items for Strawberry Season at Trader Joe’s

Summer Strawberry Season is on at Trader Joe's. Here's a look at 7 items on shelves now, as spotted in the PNW. Strawberry Mini Sheet Cake Although I'm not usually a strawberries in baked goods girlie, this was a big time fave last year. You can check out the review here. Whipped…

ByMichelleMay 18, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Al Pastor Diced Pork Shoulder

Taco Tuesday ended up being on Thursday last week after Trader Joe's rolled out their new Al Pastor (inspired) Diced Pork Shoulder. Real deal al pastor is of course cooked and shaved off a trompa, so we're considering this one "inspired." And it's pretty good. The meat is indeed diced (it's hard to tell…

ByMichelleMay 12, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Gözlemes, Turkish Flatbread with Cheese

I wasn't even sure Trader Joe's Gözlemes needed a review. What's not to like about a Turkish flatbread stuffed with three cheeses? But it turns out, it doesn't need so much of a review as a couple tips on cooking them. So, the box tells you to preheat a dry pan over medium low and…

ByMichelleMay 6, 20260Comments

Get a Look at Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026, Round 2

We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza 2026 Is On

We Tried Trader Joe’s All Mixed Up Ice Cream

We Tried Trader Joe’s Guava Tartelette Cookies

We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberry Mochi Gummies

Fire Up the Grill for Trader Joe’s New Carne Asada

7 Items for Strawberry Season at Trader Joe’s

We Tried Trader Joe’s Al Pastor Diced Pork Shoulder

We Tried Trader Joe’s Gözlemes, Turkish Flatbread with Cheese

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