We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce

Was I the one who just said she wasn't quite on the pumpkin train yet? Well, I made an exception for Trader Joe's Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce. Yesterday, it was finally cool enough to even think about fall food. Granted, it was because we've been under a blanket of wildfire smoke this weekend. Seriously,…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Nut Butter Bar Mix

I usually try to follow the directions the first time I make something. But I threw that out the window with Trader Joe's No Bake Nut Butter Bar Mix ($3.49 per box). It's already a Choose Your Own Adventure where you can pick your favorite nut butter and either maple syrup or honey as…

ByMichelleAugust 3, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream

Ok, Technically it's a Non-dairy Frozen Dessert Most oat milks taste too oaty for me. But Trader Joe's has done pretty well with its oat milk products, especially the refrigerated non-dairy oat beverage. You can add Trader Joe's Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream to that list of hits, not even a hint of oaty-ness. …

ByMichelleJuly 27, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice

If you're a fan of Peach Tea Snapple, you're gonna wanna pick up Trader Joe's Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice. It joins TJ's already delicious lineup of sparkling juices and sodas -- Watermelon, Strawberry, Coconut Water with Yuzu. They've just gotten better and better over time. (I wasn't into the Hibiscus Lemongrass Sparkling Beverage).…

ByMichelleJuly 13, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

Trader Joe's just can't help itself when it comes to cauliflower. But where people looooooove the Cauliflower Gnocchi, and the Cauliflower Thins are interesting, I don't think Trader Joe's Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip is going to set any records. It's true that cauliflower is the first ingredient, but I don't actually know what it's doing…

ByMichelleJuly 2, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Saddle Potato Crisps

A few years ago, Trader Joe's got itself into a little bit of trouble for creating a cookie similar to Pepperidge Farm Milanos. So when you go grab a can of Trader Joe's Saddle Potato Crisps ($1.49 per can), make sure you don't call them Pringles. But taste-wise, they're basically Pringles. You know that…

ByMichelleJune 25, 20200Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spotlights New Summer Products and Teases Saddle Chips

In its latest Inside Trader Joe's podcast, Trader Joe's recapped several new products we're already seeing on shelves, and teased a few more still to come this summer. Available now: Trader Joe's Corn Cookie Mix Chocolate Chip Hold the Cones Organic Sugar Cones Trader Joe's Jicama Wraps Cauliflower Thins But the coming soon…

ByMichelleJune 18, 20200Comments

Baking Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn Cookie Mix

Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. But instead of just keeping it in the produce section, Trader Joe's Corn Cookie Mix is hitting shelves now. It's essentially a cross between cornbread and a sugar cookie. Trader Joe's Corn Cookie mix makes 24 cookies. TJ's isn't messing around. A batch of 24 cookies…

ByMichelleJune 16, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Thins

Trader Joe's just can't stop with the cauliflower. Joining the cauliflower gnocchi and the cauli pizza crust, TJ's now stocks Trader Joe's Cauliflower Thins. Low-carb fans who went through the cloud bread craze will recognize it as similar-ish. It's shredded cauliflower held together by eggs and parmesan cheese, and formed into a 4-inch round. Intended…

ByMichelleJune 4, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps

Trader Joe's Jicama Wraps took their time showing up in our stores in the Pacific Northwest. But I actually think they're hitting at the right time because they're great for low carb summer tacos. They literally are just thin slices of jicama, so you could just sprinkle them with some chile lime seasoning and snack…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20200Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce

We Tried Trader Joe’s Nut Butter Bar Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Strawberry Ice Cream

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice

We Tried Trader Joe’s Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

We Tried Trader Joe’s Saddle Potato Crisps

Trader Joe’s Spotlights New Summer Products and Teases Saddle Chips

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn Cookie Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps

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