Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

When I first saw Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I'm the only one who eats them and I don't need a bag that huge. First up,…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Banana Fritters

Trader Joe's Thai Banana Fritters are one of those desserts that I think go best at the end of a Thai, or even Vietnamese meal. When you just want something a little sweet, a little crunchy, but not full on dessert. Though, it you wanted to have them with ice cream on the side, you…

ByMichelleApril 13, 20220Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

If you've made the buttermilk brined chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, you know how juicy and tender it can be. Add in a gorgeously browned skin and you've got a near perfect roasted chicken. My question was, can Trader Joe's Buttermilk Brined Chicken deliver a similar result? It's only a half…

ByMichelleApril 7, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Two New Vegan Dips/Sauces from Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe's has a mixed track record on vegan dips for me. We're not vegan, but eat plant-based no problem. And while I really liked the Vegan Tzatziki Dip, I wasn't so amazed by the Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño one. Cauliflower stars again in Trader Joe's Vegan Buffalo Dip, not that you'd necesssarily be able to…

ByMichelleMarch 29, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Tteokbokki

When I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's Tteokbokki, I should have also made a trip to H-Mart and gotten the Tteokbokki from the deli. But I didn't. So no taste-off this time. It's simple enough to make. I ended up doing a hybrid method because there was no way I was going to…

ByMichelleMarch 16, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s French Crepe Chocolate Wafer Cookies

Trader Joe's French Chocolate Crepe Wafer Cookies are a really effective way to get chocolate into your face. The crepe layers are seriously so thin and crunchy. And wrapped, dare I say, enrobed(?) in milk chocolate? Delicious. There are three cookies stacked in each compartment for a total of 21. A few on the…

ByMichelleFebruary 24, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches

So far, I've been super impressed with all of Trader Joe's oat milk based frozen desserts. From the Strawberry Ice Cream with Almonds to last summer's fudgesicles, I mean, they have been top notch. Creamy texture, good flavors, not too oaty. So the bar has been set pretty high. Trader Joe's Oat Milk Ice…

ByMichelleFebruary 22, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

Trader Joe's Spicy Buffalo Cheddar is the cheese I needed for Super Bowl Sunday. (Then again, I probably would have knocked the bowl over dancing during the half time show. :D ) This cheese lives somewhere between Velveeta and standard cheddar. And with jalapeños and habaneros in the mix, it's got a good kick. …

ByMichelleFebruary 16, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Dipped Bamba

I'm warning you now. Trader Joe's Chocolate Dipped Bamba are addictive. Do not sit on the couch, at your desk, in the car, anywhere, with a bag open beside you. It's dangerous. After the first two I thought, these are fine. Not as good as the hazelnut chocolate filled ones, but at least the bag…

ByMichelleFebruary 4, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal Ain’t Half Bad

I have to say, I was skeptical about Trader Joe's Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal. I'm more of an apple cinnamon gal, and to be totally honest, my favorite TJ's oats are the rolled oats in a bag. You can do them in the microwave, too, and they're way tastier with a better texture…

ByMichelleJanuary 19, 20220Comments

Can Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Banana Fritters

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

We Tried Two New Vegan Dips/Sauces from Trader Joe’s

We Tried Trader Joe’s Tteokbokki

Trader Joe’s French Crepe Chocolate Wafer Cookies

We Tried Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches

Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chocolate Dipped Bamba

Trader Joe’s Cocoa and Sea Salt Instant Oatmeal Ain’t Half Bad

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