The pros:Â If you take the texture and firmness of a mozzarella cheese, the taste of a cheddar cheese with a splash of herbs you would have Trader Joe's Italian Bigonda Cheese.
The cons: If you don't like dried herbs like the ones listed in the ingredients in your cheese, then you should pass on this. Although I personally hate caraway seeds and fennel seeds they didn't play a strong role in this cheese. The parsley and chives were more noticeable visually and in flavor.
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The pros: If there is a tea lover in your life Trader Joe's Tasting of Ten Teas could make a wonderful gift, stocking stuffer, or hostess gift for someone.
The cons: The tea infuser is less than ideal. Less than ideal is an understatement. Some teas I almost needed a fork and knife to consume. I had a hard time cleaning it out after making the gun powder green tea. It didn't handle the Lemongrass Rosehip Infusion well either. It had made loose bits in my tea. You'll need a funnel to try to transfer the tea to the infuser.
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...Beans, Beans, the magical fruit...If you had these you wouldn't toot. Trader Joe's Brandy Beans are unfortunately not sold everywhere. They aren't sold all year long either. And if you are lucky enough to see them, pick a few up. Supplies are always limited.
For $2.99 these pack a punch. There are some items that have alcohol listed and you can't taste it. These, on the other hand, will knock you off your ass if you aren't careful. If you know that you are going to home then enjoy these.
They would also make a great hostess gift if the person is like Julia Child. My only regret here is only buying one box of these. However, since writing this review back in 2016, I've smartened up and stock up the second it hits store shelves.
They make their appearance around the holiday season, so if you enjoy these, do yourself a favor and pick up a few as they won't be around very long. Before you get these, please make sure you have ID with you. Assuming you live in a state where they can sell these to you.
Inside the chocolate shell which has nice crisp chocolate, snap releases a sweet but strong boozy interior. I've known people who have gotten at least a buzz from these. Perhaps even myself. This is an annual favorite and I've repurchased this item every holiday season. And yes, they are slightly better chilled.
Here is the visual rundown of what you get if you purchase Trader Joe's Brandy Beans:
The box of Trader Joe's Brandy Beans:
The nutritional value and ingredients (yes, you'll need you ID for this one):
Trader Joe's description:
What's in the box:
These beans are strong, boozy, and chocolatey. Trader Joe's Brandy Beans have a good brandy kick. Totally worth the $2.99 if you enjoy the mixing of alcohol and chocolate. They are seasonal, so if you enjoy them, you'll want to stock up. I only managed to find these on one of my shopping trips.
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The pros:  Trader Joe's Portobello Fries are a phenomenal alternative to potato fries. Imagine tempura fried steak. Instead of steak put in the meatiness of portobello mushrooms with the right balance of subtle seasoning.
The cons: Some of the largest pieces were not as crispy as I would have liked. No microwaving allowed on this one. Because the mushrooms were all different sizes cooking times will vary. Some will be ready before others.
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