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

Food News

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

Product Review

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

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Calamansi & Mango Sorbet

If you need a bright burst of winter sunshine, grab a pint of Trader Joe's Calamansi & Mango Sorbet. Calamansi is a Filipino citrus, whose flavor is sometimes described as a mix of lime, lemon, and orange. I didn't grow up with calamansi, but here it's generally citrusy with a very slight bitterness, like you'd…

ByMichelleJanuary 30, 20240Comments

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What’s New at Trader Joe’s This Week – January 29, 2024

Here's a look at what's new at Trader Joe's this week as spotted in the PNW. Many of the items featured in the latest Fearless Flyer are starting to roll in. Despite many people turning over a new leaf after indulging over the holidays, there are a lot of desserts in this week's roundup. …

ByMichelleJanuary 29, 20240Comments

Dessert Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Pancakes (Kanom Krok)

Coconut fans, Trader Joe's is hooking us up with a super tasty air fryer-friendly dessert. Trader Joe's Thai Coconut Pancakes, or Kanom Krok, is a Thai street food that's usually cooked in a domed pan, similar to a takoyaki or aebelskiver pan. Made with coconut milk and rice flour, the centers cook up to a…

ByMichelleJanuary 17, 20240Comments

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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Items are Hitting Shelves Now

Love is in the Air at Trader Joe's! While some stores back east have had the Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli for a couple weeks, today was the first time i'd seen them locally. Here's a look at the Trader Joe's Valentine's Day Items spotted in the PNW today. [Ed: I'll be updating this post as new…

ByMichelleJanuary 16, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf

If you're looking for a side dish to go with Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Style kebabs (koobideh), Trader Joe's new pilaf is a pretty decent option. Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion pilaf ($4.49) is flavored with saffron, cinnamon and cumin and cooks up pretty quick in the microwave. It's similar to something we…

ByMichelleJanuary 4, 20240Comments

Dessert Product Review

3 Best Desserts at Trader Joe’s Right Now

Trader Joe's is unstoppable right now when it comes to frozen section desserts. You've got holiday standbys like the Peppermint Hold the Cones (though it sounds like they're already done for the season in some places), and Peppermint Joe-Joe ice cream. But the three standouts for me right now are: Trader Joe's Mini…

ByMichelleDecember 5, 20230Comments

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

We Tried Trader Joe’s Calamansi & Mango Sorbet

What’s New at Trader Joe’s This Week – January 29, 2024

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Pancakes (Kanom Krok)

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Items are Hitting Shelves Now

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf

3 Best Desserts at Trader Joe’s Right Now

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