The pros: Â Trader Joe's Pork Gyoza Potstickers comes in a large bag that has lots of suggestion on how to prepare this product.
The cons: Â While the directions say this can be prepared in the microwave, you really shouldn't. Ever. Even with a wet paper towel the pasta partially dried out and was rubbery. The filling does not have a lot of flavor or salt, so you may want to consider dipping this in something salty like a soy sauce.
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There is something magical about well made donuts. In fact, Homer Simpsons famous line comes to mind, "Mmmmm...Donuts." There is a simple truth in that statement. One bite into a really well made donut and any other thoughts vanish, leaving you with only Homer Simpsons words (possibly his voice playing in your head as well). My all time favorite donuts were Krispy Kreme, but they are near impossible to find fresh with the "hot" light on. With all their locations being distant I had been on the search for a good substitute. I found it in Stew Leonard's Glazed Donuts.
The pros:  Light, airy, and delicately glazed donuts.
The cons: Â So easy to sit down and eat the entire contents of the box.
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Whether it's a family get together or watching the game there are certain items that are almost universally loved. Pigs in a blanket is one of the perfect party foods which most people reach for. Stew Leonard's Pigs in a Blanket is a perfect choice if you don't want the hassle of making them for yourself.
The pros: Â Easy, ready in about 5 minutes, tasty, lots of flaky layers
The cons: Â Slightly messier to eat than pigs in a blanket made from crescent rolls.
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The pros: Â Trader Joe's Shredded Swiss and Gruyere Cheese is tasty cheese blend already shredded, freezes well, can be used for so many items. Would likely make a good cheese crisp for a salad or snacking. I had some shredding slip off of my grilled cheese sandwich, they bubbled up and were quite tasty (the grilled cheese was good too).
The cons: Â Nothing noticeable.
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The pros: Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Uncured Bacon is as easy as can be. No mess to deal with. Even though the package is only 3.25 ounces, you still get 15 slices in the package which is about what you would get in a regular package, although these slices seem thinner.
The cons: Â This should not be confused with shelf stable pre-cooked bacon.
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