We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Chips

Trader Joe's has been on a great run with its potato chips in the last year. I still can't shut up about the Patio Potato Chips that had four flavors in one bag from last summer. They followed it up with Peruvian Potato Chips, French Fingerling potato chips, Scalloped Potato Chips, and now there are…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20200Comments

Food News

Trader Joe’s Teases 6 New Products Hitting Shelves Soon

Did Someone Say Springle Jangle? In its latest episode of Inside Trader Joe's, the company previewed six new products hitting shelves in the next couple of months, including a spring version of its popular holiday mix Jingle Jangle. The episode mainly focuses on coffee, so Trader Joe's also teased an instant cold brew product that's…

ByMichelleApril 20, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Harissa Chicken Thighs

It's a weird time to review Trader Joe's products, because well, it's just a weird time, period. We're in the throws of a pandemic, you're doing your part to socially distance yourself. And maybe you did or didn't pick up a package of these chicken thighs on your last TJ's run. All anyone is…

ByMichelleMarch 16, 20200Comments

Product Review Recipes

Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli w/ Kale Pesto

I'm starting to think I've been missing out when it comes to Trader Joe's refrigerated pastas. I love the Ricotta and Lemon Zest one and I usually buy the cheese tortellini if I'm making soup, but I haven't really explored the rest. I can now tell you, the Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese ravioli is very…

ByMichelleMarch 10, 20200Comments

Recipes

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Peas and Mint

Yes, You Can Buy All the Ingredients at Trader Joe's Ricotta and Lemon Zest ravioli is one of my favorite Trader Joe's spring products ($3.49 for an 8.8 oz. package). But the question always is, what kind of sauce should we do? You don't want to drown out the delicate lemon flavor with a…

ByMichelleMarch 5, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken Bowl

Get ready people, one of Trader Joe's most popular products is coming to a rice bowl near you. Mandarin Orange Chicken has been a customer favorite for years, and now you can throw it in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner. Trader Joe's Mandarin Style Orange Chicken is $3.99. Upfront, let me say…

ByMichelleFebruary 28, 20201Comment

Product Review Recipes

3 Ideas for Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote Seasoning

The wait for Trader Joe's Everything But the Elote Seasoning is over! Now in stores, the seasoning inspired by a crew member in Sammamish, WA, might be one of the top items shoppers have been waiting for. ($2.49 for a 2.3 oz. bottle). You remember Elote Corn Chip Dippers from last year, right? They weren't…

ByMichelleFebruary 18, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chickpea and Red Lentil Risoni

Trader Joe's Chickpea and Red Lentil risoni offers orzo lovers a legume-based alternative ($2.99 for a 10.58 oz box). I've been meaning to try Banza's chickpea-based pasta out of curiosity but haven't gotten around to it. So this was our first go with a legume-based stand-in. Risoni made with chickpeas and red lentils offers…

ByMichelleFebruary 4, 20200Comments

Food News

Trader Joe’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

Last Year's Number One Unseated by a New Fave Trader Joe's 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards winners were previewed on its latest Inside Trader Joe's podcast. Several customer favorites remained in the top 5, including dark chocolate peanut butter cups and Unexpected Cheddar. But perennial favorite Mandarin Orange Chicken was unseated by a new #1…

ByMichelleJanuary 27, 20200Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Protein Patties

Trader Joe's Protein Patties are hitting stores now. Teased back in September, Trader Joe's meatless burger is made with pea protein and comes in a package of two for $4.49. I fired up the grill in the rain yesterday (yes, for one burger) and pan fried the other. Here's the verdict. Upfront, we're omnivores at…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20200Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Chips

Trader Joe’s Teases 6 New Products Hitting Shelves Soon

We Tried Trader Joe’s Harissa Chicken Thighs

Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli w/ Kale Pesto

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Peas and Mint

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken Bowl

3 Ideas for Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote Seasoning

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chickpea and Red Lentil Risoni

Trader Joe’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

We Tried Trader Joe’s Protein Patties

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