2023 Edition

Here's what new at Trader Joe's today as spotted in the Pacific Northwest. For those tracking the return of Kimbap in the freezer section sometime this month, it wasn't at my local today. Anyway, let's get to it. I'd seen a couple folks mention this Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion tart online. What…

ByMichelleOctober 2, 20230Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

It's Maple Dijon Marinated As promised, here's the full rundown on Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its marinade includes not just dijon mustard itself, but also mustard seeds and dijon mustard powder, maple syrup is the overall flavor that wins out. I…

ByMichelleOctober 11, 20220Comments

Food News

Preview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken

Officially it's Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken We're having Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken for dinner tonight, so review will post tomorrow. I picked the smallest one I could find, it's just 2.88 lbs!, just in case I didn't like it. We'll see! We're having it with Roasted Potatoes and…

ByMichelleOctober 10, 20220Comments

Product Review

2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

So much of the cult of Trader Joe's is built on FOMO over new products. And though supply chains seem more stable this year, people are still hoarding and reselling TJ's products on ebay and elsewhere. Well, I've got two new products that you definitely SHOULDN'T be worried about missing: Trader Joe's Caramel Apple Mochi…

ByMichelleOctober 3, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas

First things first, these are NOT called Pumpkin PIE empanadas. It's true, these are spiced with cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger and salt. But this is not quite pumpkin pie. They aren't as sweet as all that. And I really really like Trader Joe's Pumpkin Empanadas! Through all the ice creams and desserts you've often…

ByMichelleSeptember 30, 20200Comments

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – 10/2/2023 Edition

Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

Preview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken

2 New Trader Joe’s Items You Shouldn’t Have FOMO Over

We Tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas

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