Food, drinks, style, and humor
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 Very Green Smoothie is very fruity and pleasant to drink.
The cons: If you are a regular smoothie drinker then this can get expensive quickly, however, this is also sold in a quart sized container.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn, Burrata and Basil Ravioli is the newest addition to Trader Joe’s fresh pasta items. It’s very pretty to look at. The cheese and basil were nice.
The cons: Not much of a burrata taste and the corn is whole.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Simply Roast Chicken Breast is fresh, pre-sliced, well seasoned (almost to a fault).
The cons: Black pepper was overwhelming at some points. A bit pricey for a pound of roast chicken.
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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 Meat Lasagna is an item that I hadn’t noticed recently. The pasta and the cheese were fine but…
The cons: The meat was terrible. Out of the oven it was chewy and rubbery. It wasn’t isolated to a couple bites either. The calorie count is pretty high so if you are dieting, please read over the label (or check this post) before purchasing.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado Burrito is the newest addition to the refrigerated aisle and an otherwise weak section at Trader Joe’s: the wraps.
The cons: I’m not sure why the decided to pretend like this burrito is two servings? Perhaps to make the calorie count appear less.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Carnitas with Salsa Verde Burrito is one of the more recent additions to an otherwise lackluster section of Trader Joe’s.
The cons: Calorie count. I’m not sure why one burrito is considered two servings. I’m pretty sure this meant as a meal for one.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Shrimp Spring Rolls are a light, filling and healthy option in the refrigerated case.
The cons: Without the dressing this is like eating a salad completely plain.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Triple Creme Brie is the most buttery brie I’ve ever tried.
The cons: You might find yourself addicted to this. I don’t usually care for Brie. Then my local Trader Joe’s was handing out samples. It almost has the same caloric content as butter.
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