We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

I like Trader Joe's Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons. A lot. Even more than the similar non-dairy mint ones they had around the holidays. By the time I got around to trying the mint version, the ice cream was kind of icy and the mint was just ok. Could be I waited too long…

ByMichelleMay 25, 20210Comments

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Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

New (and returning) summer items are rolling into Trader Joe's every few days it seems like...today I picked up some of the new stuff along with my favorite Patio Potato Chips. I'm looking forward to the pineapple fruit spread as a glaze for chicken, maybe little hand pies, we'll see what else I come…

ByMichelleMay 20, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Samosas

So far I'm pretty impressed with Trader Joe's new fall items. Of course everyone looks forward to the return of their favorites, but I'm most interested in the new-new. The Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce was a hit at our house. And Trader Joe's Spicy Pumpkin Samosas got a thumbs up, too. …

ByMichelleSeptember 22, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

Trader Joe's just can't help itself when it comes to cauliflower. But where people looooooove the Cauliflower Gnocchi, and the Cauliflower Thins are interesting, I don't think Trader Joe's Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip is going to set any records. It's true that cauliflower is the first ingredient, but I don't actually know what it's doing…

ByMichelleJuly 2, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Saddle Potato Crisps

A few years ago, Trader Joe's got itself into a little bit of trouble for creating a cookie similar to Pepperidge Farm Milanos. So when you go grab a can of Trader Joe's Saddle Potato Crisps ($1.49 per can), make sure you don't call them Pringles. But taste-wise, they're basically Pringles. You know that…

ByMichelleJune 25, 20200Comments

Baking Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn Cookie Mix

Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. But instead of just keeping it in the produce section, Trader Joe's Corn Cookie Mix is hitting shelves now. It's essentially a cross between cornbread and a sugar cookie. Trader Joe's Corn Cookie mix makes 24 cookies. TJ's isn't messing around. A batch of 24 cookies…

ByMichelleJune 16, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Chips

Trader Joe's has been on a great run with its potato chips in the last year. I still can't shut up about the Patio Potato Chips that had four flavors in one bag from last summer. They followed it up with Peruvian Potato Chips, French Fingerling potato chips, Scalloped Potato Chips, and now there are…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20200Comments

Product Review Recipes

Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli w/ Kale Pesto

I'm starting to think I've been missing out when it comes to Trader Joe's refrigerated pastas. I love the Ricotta and Lemon Zest one and I usually buy the cheese tortellini if I'm making soup, but I haven't really explored the rest. I can now tell you, the Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese ravioli is very…

ByMichelleMarch 10, 20200Comments

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Trader Joe’s Teases Summer Skin Care

Strawberry and Watermelon Are Involved First there was Trader Joe's Mango Madness, then the Coffee Cavalcade. Now, it looks like 2020 might be a Berry Bonanza or a Watermelon Wing-ding. This week, Trader Joe's Sparkling Strawberry Juice hit shelves. The company also teased new berry and watermelon skincare products coming soon. On the latest episode…

ByMichelleMarch 4, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Protein Patties

Trader Joe's Protein Patties are hitting stores now. Teased back in September, Trader Joe's meatless burger is made with pea protein and comes in a package of two for $4.49. I fired up the grill in the rain yesterday (yes, for one burger) and pan fried the other. Here's the verdict. Upfront, we're omnivores at…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20200Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Cookies and Creme Bon Bons

Trader Joe’s May Mini Haul

We Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Samosas

We Tried Trader Joe’s Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

We Tried Trader Joe’s Saddle Potato Crisps

We Tried Trader Joe’s Corn Cookie Mix

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Chips

Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli w/ Kale Pesto

Trader Joe’s Teases Summer Skin Care

We Tried Trader Joe’s Protein Patties

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