What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 2, 2024

You can feel early summer is right around the corner with the new and returning products hitting shelves this week at Trader Joe's. Let's take a look at what we spotted in the Pacific Northwest. First up, Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. I'll be waiting for the Carolina Gold chips, but I know a lot…

ByMichelleMay 2, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – April 25, 2024

It's been a light week for what's new and returning at Trader Joe's. Let's take a look at what landed in stores this week. As spotted in the PNW. The dried pasta section at my store has been pretty slim pickins for the last few weeks. A supply issue/delay I'm sure, so I was…

ByMichelleApril 25, 20240Comments

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Bridgerton on a Budget with Trader Joe’s and World Market

Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Premieres May 16 Bridgerton x Williams Sonoma is one of my fave collabs for Bridgerton's Polin Season. From sparkling beverages to petit fours, picnic baskets and kitchen linens, it's the perfect thing for a season 3 celebration. But with prices clocking in at $15-20 for the boxed mixes and $21.95…

ByMichelleApril 22, 20240Comments

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It’s Lemon Season at Trader Joe’s

If you've been a Trader Joe's shopper for awhile, you know the store seasonally features a flavor across a bunch of products. We're deep in lemon season at the moment. The lemon mini sheet cake was an early season entrant and several products have returned over the last month. Let's look at the other…

ByMichelleApril 11, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – March 20, 2024

With Spring just arrived and Easter right around the corner, Trader Joe's new products are multiplying like bunnies. This week's roundup of what's new (and returning) is kind of massive. New items mentioned on the last episode of Inside Trader Joe's are in, as are some brand new surprises! Let's get to it. As…

ByMichelleMarch 20, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s – February 29, 2024

Small Canvas Totes, St. Patrick's Day and Spring Items are Hitting Shelves Now While everyone was getting hyped for another insulated bag (periwinkle is the rumored Spring 2024 shade), Trader Joe's said, hold my beer. They rolled out new small canvas totes that come in 4 accent colors: red, yellow, hunter green, and blue.…

ByMichelleFebruary 29, 20240Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Papas Rellenas (Potato Croquettes)

Meat and potatoes is a classic combo nearly the world over. And with Trader Joe's Papas Rellenas, TJ's is serving up a Latin American take in the form of mashed potato croquettes stuffed with seasoned ground beef. It's then rolled in bread crumbs and fried for a crunchy outside. All you need is 20 minutes…

ByMichelleFebruary 28, 20240Comments

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What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – February 21, 2024

In the aftermath of Valentine's Day only a few new items seemed to roll in last week, but I stopped in after a dentist appointment today and there were plenty of new and returning items to chuck into my basket. As spotted in the Pacific Northwest. NEW: I've got the oven preheating for Trader…

ByMichelleFebruary 21, 20240Comments

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Get Ready for Trader Joe’s Next Holiday: St. Patrick’s Day

With the way seasonal products have been flying off the shelves at Trader Joe's, I thought we should try to get ahead of St. Patrick's Day. Of course, St. Paddy's is less about gift giving and candy, but TJ's will soon stock a bunch of items you might want to be on the lookout…

ByMichelleFebruary 15, 20240Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

I had high hopes for Trader Joe's Chocolate Cheesecake Bites ($4.99). But with cheesecake, texture is everything. It can be thick and dense New York-style or on the creamier side. Trader Joe's comes in more toward the creamy side with a verrrrrrrrrry crumbly chocolate cookie crust. (If you have a pup who monitors you while…

ByMichelleFebruary 1, 20240Comments

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – May 2, 2024

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – April 25, 2024

Bridgerton on a Budget with Trader Joe’s and World Market

It’s Lemon Season at Trader Joe’s

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – March 20, 2024

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – February 29, 2024

We Tried Trader Joe’s Papas Rellenas (Potato Croquettes)

What’s New (and Returning) at Trader Joe’s – February 21, 2024

Get Ready for Trader Joe’s Next Holiday: St. Patrick’s Day

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

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