We Tried Trader Joe’s Passion Fruit Sorbet

It's no secret that I am a big fan of passion fruit (aka lilikoi), so I am loving Trader Joe's being in their Passion Fruit era. From the Passion Fruit Rounds to the Passion Fruit Spindrift to Passion Fruit Meringue Tartlettes, I am all about it. Now, Trader Joe's has added a concentrated punch of…

ByMichelleMay 29, 20250Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

I was skeptical when I saw that Trader Joe's newest dumpling was teriyaki-flavored. Teriyaki in a bao? I imagined a gloopy super sweet soy-based sauce overwhelming the veg filling. But now that I've tried Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns? I think it's meant to be more of a shorthand toward a sweet,…

ByMichelleFebruary 18, 20250Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

For awhile now, Costco has periodically stocked a flat Jack-in-the-Box-style crispy taco from Don Lee Farms. They came in chicken and pork. And now Trader Joe's is bringing us a vegetarian/vegan version with its Crispy Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos. The filling is mashed potato and roasted poblano chile. So don't go in…

ByMichelleDecember 17, 20241Comment

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Soup Dumplings

Vegetarians & vegans and people who occasionally eat plant-based, you've got a good xiao long bao option. Trader Joe's Vegan Soup Dumplings, officially Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings, are very good. As usual, I recommend steaming them on the stove, if you can. The soup tends to dry up in the microwave, and these seem to…

ByMichelleJune 17, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Bubble Waffles

There are only 4 waffles in a package of Trader Joe's Bubble Waffles ($4.49). So let me tell you upfront, you might want to grab 2 boxes. They live up to the description on the box: crispy edges with a chewy mochi-like middle. Making them perfect for bending in a taco shape. Especially since they're…

ByMichelleJune 10, 20240Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

TJ's Version is Vegan with Plant-based Beefless Bulgogi and Vegetables Trader Joe's capitalizes on the popularity of its frozen kimbap, rolling out another Korean snack favorite: Jumeokbap. Triangle-shaped, they're still considered rice balls. In my Japanese family we'd call these onigiri. But it's a similar idea, a hand formed rice ball, usually stuffed with a…

ByMichelleMay 1, 20240Comments

Product Review

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

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

Food News

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza is On – 9/6/23

Pumpkin Cream Cheese was the early signal that Trader Joe's annual Pumpkinpalooza was on its way. Then last weekend Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur and a few Pumpkin beers turned up. And now, it looks like Pumpkinpalooza is on. And some of the new entries are looking promising. Mini Pumpkin Ginger Scones - I brought…

ByMichelleSeptember 6, 20230Comments

Food News

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – August 14, 2023 Edition

It's a light week for What's New at Trader Joe's. But at long last, the Hold the Dairy Salted Caramel mini cones landed! I liked the original chocolate version a lot, so I have high hopes for these. The Salted Caramel ice cream is rice beverage-based (versus coconut in the chocolate version). And interestingly, they're…

ByMichelleAugust 14, 20230Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Passion Fruit Sorbet

We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Soup Dumplings

We Tried Trader Joe’s Bubble Waffles

We Tried Trader Joe’s Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

We Tried Trader Joe’s Calamansi & Mango Sorbet

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

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza is On – 9/6/23

What’s New at Trader Joe’s – August 14, 2023 Edition

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