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

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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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Neapolitan Puffs Cereal

If you loved Trader Joe's Neapolitan Joe-Joe's and were wishing the chocolate, strawberry and vanilla combo would show up elsewhere, you're in luck. Trader Joe's just rolled out Neapolitan Puffs Cereal ($3.69 for a 10 oz. box) and it's gluten-free. Made with garbanzo bean, navy bean, and pinto bean flour along with rice flour, the cereal…

ByMichelleFebruary 27, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Amba Mango Sauce

If you've rolled through Trader Joe's in the last couple of weeks, a bright orange-yellow bag may have caught your eye in the refrigerated section. Trader Joe's Amba Mango Sauce ($3.29) sat next to the sauerkraut and pre-made pastas at my store. The bag simply says it's a savory fermented mango sauce and the ingredient…

ByMichelleFebruary 18, 20190Comments

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Trader Joe’s 10th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

Trader Joe's announced the winners of its 10th annual Customer Choice Awards in its latest newsletter. Several customer favorites remained consistent year-to-year with Mandarin Orange Chicken, Danish Kringle, Unexpected Cheddar and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups maintaining top status among Trader Joe's customers. Trader Joe's Sparkling Mineral Waters edged out last year's Favorite Beverage Spiced Cider.…

ByMichelleJanuary 16, 20190Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Bourbon Cake Mix

In the avalanche of holiday treats Trader Joe's rolled out over the last month, one new one caught my eye: Trader Joe's Bourbon Cake mix ($3.49 per box). I've generally liked Trader Joe's boxed mixes and used their lemon cake as the base for my Lemon Elderflower Cake for the Royal Wedding. Bourbon is the…

ByMichelleNovember 30, 20180Comments

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Tis the Season: Trader Joe’s Holiday Products Are Hitting Shelves Now

Trader Joe's Holiday 2018 products are beginning to hit stores. The company previewed its holiday products on its Inside Trader Joe's podcast, episode 8. Included in its 2018 holiday offerings are buche de Noel ice cream, an advent calendar for dogs, cranberry persimmon relish and perennial favorites, Peppermint Joe-Joe's and Peppermint Pretzel Thins. Keep your…

ByMichelleNovember 7, 20180Comments

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice

We Tried Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix

Trader Joe’s Reveals 8 New Spring and Summer Products

We Tried Trader Joe’s Outside-In Stuffed Gnocchi

We Tried Trader Joe’s Neapolitan Puffs Cereal

We Tried Trader Joe’s Amba Mango Sauce

Trader Joe’s 10th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

We Tried Trader Joe’s Bourbon Cake Mix

Tis the Season: Trader Joe’s Holiday Products Are Hitting Shelves Now

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