We Tried Trader Joe’s Coconut Crispy Rolls

Trader Joe's Coconut Crispy Rolls are super addictive ($1.99 for 2.82 oz box). There's not a lot to them - it's just like, coconut milk, eggs, black sesame, tapioca starch. In Thailand, they're called thong muan and they're made on hot presses, almost like Italian pizzelles. They have the texture of French pirouline cookies.…

ByMichelleJanuary 21, 20200Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Porchetta

Looking for an alternative to that Christmas ham or prime rib? It might not be your nonna's recipe, but Trader Joe's makes it super simple to put a reasonably sized porchetta on your holiday table. An Italian Christmas tradition, porchetta is typically made with pork loin and/or pork belly with the rind on to…

ByMichelleDecember 9, 20190Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Queso Fundido

If you're already overwhelmed by all the holiday treats hitting Trader Joe's this week, good news. TJ's rolled out a spicy cheese dip you're gonna want at every party this holiday season. Even better news, Trader Joe's Queso Fundido ($5.99 for a 1 lb. container) keeps it simple. You just microwave it and it's done…

ByMichelleNovember 21, 20190Comments

Product Review Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Gnocchi

Plus, 5 Ways to Serve Them I first heard about Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Gnocchi a few months ago on their Inside Trader Joe's podcast. It wasn't clear if this dessert version would be ricotta or potato based, but now we have our answer. These little gnocchi are made with potato ($2.99 for a 12…

ByMichelleNovember 15, 20190Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Beverage

The hype around oat milk has been off the charts for the last few years. Since Swedish company Oatly brought its version to market in 2016, shortages have been a regular occurrence. It recently opened a manufacturing facility in New Jersey to help meet demand. Meanwhile, other brands entered the plant-based milk market, including Califia…

ByMichelleOctober 18, 20190Comments

Food News

Trader Joe’s Furikake and Everything But the Elote Seasoning Coming Soon

Inside Trader Joe's Podcast Shakes Up Your Spice Rack with New Product Previews Inside Trader Joe’s latest podcast episode is all about spices, including everyone’s favorite Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. We’ve seen it in on smoked salmon and in Trader Joe’s recently released Everything But the Bagel Yogurt Dip. TJ’s teased that they’re working…

ByMichelleOctober 14, 20190Comments