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The pros: Trader Joe’s Goat’s Milk Cheese Medallions Marinated in Herbs is new and makes for a decent spread.
The cons: They did a lot of things wrong with the marinade. Super even distribution of the herbs is the beginning of the mistakes here.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Mocha Joe Joe’s were part of the recent coffee theme at Trader Joe’s. They have since made a return a may have taken a more permanent part of the rotation.
The cons: These were temporarily off the shelves so I’m not sure if they are now a permanent part of the line up.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Mango Taffy is mango candy that is done right. It’s priced right too.
The cons: This is a seasonal item, so if you enjoy it, buy it while it lasts. This is also a small bag which may disappear quickly in your household.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Mild Pico de Gallo Salsa is perfect for parties or as a healthy snack.
The cons: Can be a bit watery and is very perishable.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Shooting Stars are a really surprisingly good cookie. Nothing overly sophisticated, but it is whimsical with the popping candy and is successful as a cookie. A great choice for kids and for the kid at heart.
The cons: These are a bit pricey for how small the package is.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pinks and Whites cookies are a nice treat. They are tasty short bread cookies with a yogurt topping. Sprinkles add texture
The cons: No taste difference between the pink or the white cookies.
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There are currently two varieties of Kale Chips available: Trader Joe’s Seasoned Kale Chips and Trader Joe’s Nacho Kale Chips. Which should you buy? I preferred the Nacho, but these weren’t bad as an alternative. They were salty, crisp and nutritionally a bit better than potato chips.
The pros: Trader Joe’s Seasoned Kale Chips are tasty and come in a resealable bag. You’ll want some portion control with this product.
The cons: These cost almost $32 per pound which makes them expensive. They have about as many calories as a bag of potato chips.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter and Oat Bars are tasty. The frosting adds a nice peanut butter sweetness to it.
The cons: If you are looking for a bar with a smooth texture, Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter and Oat Bars isn’t it.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars is an on the go snack bar that’s organic and full of fiber.
The cons: Texture. This bar wasn’t chewy at all. I found it to be quite hard and the bar was very tiny.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Nacho Kale Chips are vegan, tasty, nacho flavor without any cheese. Therefore it’s healthier in than potato chips and comes in a resealable bag for portion control
The cons: At almost $4 per bag, you are paying the equivalent of almost $32 per pound for kale.
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