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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s (Korean) Potato Cheese Sticks

The thing about Trader Joe's calling these Potato Cheese Sticks is, it's probably to be more accurate for food labeling. Because while Pulmone calls them Potato and Cheese Corn Dogs, there's no actual hot dog involved. Any which way, they're delicious. TJ's version comes as a 4-pack, individually wrapped. I threw them in…

ByMichelleApril 22, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Blueberry Scones

Remember those awesome pumpkin ginger mini scones Trader Joe's had a couple years back? Well, Trader Joe's new Mini Blueberry Scones sure look like they're from the same producer. And that's good news for all of us. Well, all of us who like blueberries, too, I guess. Because these are delicious. I didn't even…

ByMichelleApril 16, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s New Salted Caramel Mochi Ice Cream

Trader Joe's latest mochi ice cream flavor is Salted Caramel. And I gotta tell ya, after the abomination that was Caramel Apple, I came into this tasting cautiously optimistic. I mean, you can't screw up plain caramel, can you? Thankfully, the answer in this case is no. Now, is it truly salted caramel?…

ByMichelleMarch 24, 20260Comments

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The Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cake You Wanted Is Here…as Red Velvet Cupcakes

Look, ya'll. Between Girl Scout Cookies, Bridgerton x Jeni's Ice Cream, and now these Trader Joe's Red Velvet Cupcakes, March is just gonna be a cheat MONTH. The good thing is, at least we have a little portion control with these 4 cupcakes. I had lunch and then managed to just have half.…

ByMichelleMarch 10, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s New Jambalaya

Can we talk about Trader Joe's new Jambalaya in the frozen section ($5.49 for a 16 oz. bag)? I made it for a quick lunch today, just tossed one serving in the microwave after I quickly sauteed some kale with garlic and cajun seasoning. And you know what? I really liked it! Now, this…

ByMichelleMarch 3, 20260Comments

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Trader Joe’s Customers Go Off Script in Latest Product Awards

Trader Joe's 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards crowned a new overall winner Monday. And customers are keeping things fresh with some unconventional picks across the 10 categories. We'll take a look at the big winners and some surprising runners up. How did your faves fair in the final results? #1 Overall Taking…

ByMichelleJanuary 27, 20260Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

When I first saw Trader Joe's Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni, I thought it might similar to Eric Kim's gochujang buttered noodles in the NYT. But the truth is although this pasta gets its kick from a gochujang sauce, Trader Joe's named this one right. It truly is an alfredo sauced pasta, so it's more like mac…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20260Comments

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The Best Way to Eat Trader Joe’s New Double Chocolate Batard

If you love a chocolate chocolate chip bagel, you'll like the newest item to hit Trader Joe's bakery section. Trader Joe's Double Chocolate Batard is a par-baked loaf you throw in the oven to heat through and crisp up for 10-12 minutes. Then you stuff it in your face post haste. The loaf…

ByMichelleDecember 11, 20250Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Al Pastor Diced Pork Shoulder

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s (Korean) Potato Cheese Sticks

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Blueberry Scones

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Salted Caramel Mochi Ice Cream

The Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cake You Wanted Is Here…as Red Velvet Cupcakes

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Jambalaya

Trader Joe’s Customers Go Off Script in Latest Product Awards

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni

The Best Way to Eat Trader Joe’s New Double Chocolate Batard

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