We Tried Trader Joe’s Ketchup Flavored Spud Crunchies

Canadians have known forever that ketchup chips are delicious, but Americans have been slow to get on board. But this summer, Trader Joe's is bringing them to the American market in two ways -- as part of its 4-flavors-in-one-bag Patio Potato Chips, and now in Trader Joe's Ketchup Flavored Spud Crunchies ($1.99 for a 4…

ByMichelleJuly 17, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage

I never really jumped on the golden milk bandwagon, despite all the hype about the health benefits of turmeric. I've usually seen golden milk, known as haldi doodh, as a powdered spice mix or in the refrigerated section. Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage ($2.69 for a 32 oz. carton) is shelf-stable and lactose and…

ByMichelleJuly 10, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Strawberry Rose Fruit Spread

On its latest podcast episode, Trader Joe's previewed several new products due out this summer. Among them, Trader Joe's Strawberry Rose fruit spread ($2.99 for a 12 oz. jar). They called this one out as a "limited buy" meaning they bought a specific lot from the maker and when it's gone, it's gone. Well, I…

ByMichelleJuly 3, 20191Comment

Recipes

6 New Items to Be on the Lookout for at Trader Joe’s

In the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the company previewed six new products to be on the lookout for over the next few months. Bomba - Fermented Calabrian peppers somewhere between a tapenade and a sauce. Italian chiles chopped up, mixed with a little basil and a little salt, resulting in…

ByMichelleJune 24, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips

Ketchup Chips Come to the US, Along w/ 3 Other Flavors in One Bag! When the company previewed its summer products earlier this year, Trader Joe's Patio Potato Chips ($2.29 for a 6 oz. bag) were high on my list. With four flavors in one bag -- Delicious Dill, Ketchup, Sea Salt and Vinegar, and…

ByMichelleJune 13, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Ghost Chile BBQ Sauce (and Made Chicken Sandwiches)

Over Memorial Day weekend, I picked up a bottle of Trader Joe's Ghost Chile BBQ sauce. No one was quite sure how spicy it was, it's subjective anyway, so I got the Kansas City BBQ sauce as a backup plan. The good news is, I'd call it medium. It does build up on you, so…

ByMichelleMay 30, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice

Over the last couple of weeks I've been taste testing canned rosé, but if you don't or can't drink alcohol, Trader Joe's has a lovely new sparkler to fill your glass with this summer: Trader Joe's Sparkling Watermelon Juice ($3.99 for a 4-pack). Made with 100% juice, each 8.45 oz. can has 60 calories and…

ByMichelleMay 12, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix

A few weeks ago, Trader Joe's promised it'd be rolling out a gluten-free Mochi Cake Mix as part of its new Spring and Summer products. It's in stores now for $3.99 and we tried it. What Trader Joe's didn't say in the initial announcement was that it would be "Hawaiian inspired," flavored with coconut milk powder. A…

ByMichelleApril 26, 20195Comments

Just for Fun

Trader Joe’s Reveals 8 New Spring and Summer Products

In the latest episode of its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, the Monrovia, California-based grocer, offered a sneak peek at eight products that will hit shelves this Spring and Summer. Precise dates weren't given, so keep your eyes peeled. If you loved Trader Joe's Neapolitan Joe-Joe cookies last Summer, get ready for the ice cream version. It features…

ByMichelleApril 9, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Outside-In Stuffed Gnocchi

We all know how ga-ga the gluten-free crowd went over Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi. TJ's is back with a traditional potato gnocchi stuffed with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Trader Joe's Outside-In Stuffed Gnocchi is in the frozen section and runs $2.99 per 16 oz. bag. The stovetop instructions tell you to toss them in 1 T.…

ByMichelleMarch 19, 20190Comments