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Trader Joe’s Taste Test of Caramels

17 · Nov 19, 2019 · 6 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Taste Test of Caramels

Back on shelves again this year is Trader Joe’s Taste Test of Caramels. It’s by no means new, but a perennial favorite. And for good reason. Whether you are looking to gift this to someone or have fun with friends here is a good item to consider adding to your shopping list.

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Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Mix

16 · Oct 22, 2019 · 3 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Mix

I love a good crumb cake. Or is it a coffee cake? Regardless, people tend to use both phrases interchangeably. Regardless, we are still talking about the same thing here. And for the naysayers out there, sometimes an item that disappears from the shelves of Trader Joe’s doesn’t always mean it is gone forever. In fact, Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Mix was introduced in 2010 and hasn’t been seen in about 5 years….

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Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Bun Spread

24 · Sep 16, 2019 · 7 Comments

An unopened jar of Trader Joe's Cinnamon Bun Spread

After Trader Joe’s released last year’s Carrot Cake Spread, I’m now truly concerned about the hype regarding anything in a little jar. Aside from pure disappointment if not outright disgust, I was hoping this jar would be something different.

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Trader Joe’s Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

37 · Apr 15, 2019 · 4 Comments

An unopened Trader Joe's Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

Now, in case you didn’t know April 15th is not only Tax Day, but it is also National Glazed Spiral Ham Day. I’m not kidding either, there is a website to keep track of these things. So in honor of such, tonight’s review is on the seasonal  Trader Joe’s Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham. I figured it’s close enough and it’s back on shelves.

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Trader Joe’s Bunny Gummy Tummies

12 · Apr 7, 2019 · Updated April 22, 2019 · 7 Comments

Trader Joe’s Bunny Gummy Tummies are back. But this year they are different The last time I reviewed these it was 2017. There has been a subtle change to the bag. And while I wasn’t actually going to revisit this review, a quick glance at this bag made me realize that I probably should because this is a different product on a quite a few levels.

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Trader Joe’s Breaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast with Gravy

68 · Dec 15, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 12 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Breaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast with Gravy

So here is a returning classic that hits shelves before Thanksgiving, but in my store these hang around until the start of the new year. So while the turkeys might be gone, these vegan turkey-less roasts are there for the vegan or people who prefer to enjoy less meat at the dinner table.

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Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Spice Granola

6 · Dec 12, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 11 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Ginger Bread Spice Granola

So the Fall brought us Trader Joe’s Apple Caramel Granola, this winter we have been graced by yet another seasonal granola variety. This is Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Spice Granola. But if you loved the sweetness of the Fall’s seasonal granola, I’m not sure you are going to like this. And yes, this granola is vastly different from the Peanut Butter variety that is on shelves year round.

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Trader Joe’s Spirited Fruit Spreads

22 · Dec 7, 2018 · Updated May 12, 2019 · 6 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Spirited Fruit Spread

Let’s be honest for a second, whenever you get a “gift set” it would seem that there is at minimum at least one item you don’t truly care for. This might be true for anything sold as a set. Usually you get one item you really, really like and then you muddle through the other items. But here is a rare case where that did not ring true.

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Trader Joe’s Spicy Shrimp Appetizer Duo

29 · Dec 3, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Spicy Shrimp Appetizer Duo

For about a month, I’ve been putting together a list of the worst things I’ve had from Trader Joe’s. If this wasn’t seasonal, it would make the list. How bad was it? Well, the conversation in my household went something like this:

“How was lunch, honey?” my husband asked me.

“I’m making a new one,” I responded.

“Why?” he inquired.

“This was the biggest Trader No’s I’ve had in a while.” “Seriously?” “Seriously.”

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Trader Joe’s Black Truffle Alfredo Pasta Sauce

94 · Dec 2, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 2 Comments

An unopened jar of Trader Joe's Black Truffle Alfredo Pasta Sauce and a bag of unopened Organic Italian Garganelli

Behold, a two for one review. While most of this will center around the new and seasonal Black Truffle, I made it with the new seasonal pasta, Garganelli. Which by the way, looks a lot like a candy cane color. But for right now, truffle seems to be the flavor of the winter time. And there is no shortage of it.

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Trader Joe’s Crispy Vegetable Pouches

32 · Nov 29, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 12 Comments

Trader Joe's Crispy Vegetable Pouches unopened package

My husband and I are suckers for having appetizers in the place of dinner. However, this box became just my dinner. I didn’t want to share these. Now, don’t judge me to harshly when I say, I like Chinese food better cold rather than fresh out of the takeout container. And there is a connection here.

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Trader Joe’s Bourbon Cake Mix

44 · Nov 25, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 16 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Bourbon Cake Mix

If there was on holiday food memory other than cinnamon rolls, it was making a rum cake with my mom. It was nothing fancy nor was it a family secret. Nope, it was the classic 1980’s Bacardi Rum Cake recipe. It was moist, boozy, delicious, and had the shelf life of a fruit cake. I loved making it with my mom. She let me handle the cake, but the making the glaze was on her. In either case, I loved it and was hoping for the same awesomeness in this box.

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Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup Bites

29 · Nov 24, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 13 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's French Onion Soup Bites

It’s cold as anything since Thanksgiving. We were just talking the other day at work how in New York we feel like we are down to having 2 seasons instead of the normal four. We all feel like we have summer or winter.

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Trader Joe’s Herbaceous Cheesy Bites

45 · Nov 23, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 9 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Herbaceous Cheesy Bites

The dessert aisle this year is killing me. So I’m taking a much needed break from it. So far I haven’t seen a ton of new appetizers yet. Perhaps it is too early to say, but I thought they would be out by Thanksgiving. Shelves in my local store have already been packed with Bacon Wrapped Scallops and dates and we’ve even seen the return of the Lemon Ricotta Cheese and Fondue in the cheese aisle.

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Trader Joe’s Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish and Kettle Cooked Turkey Gravy

17 · Nov 20, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 5 Comments

Unopened containers of Trader Joe's Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish and Kettle Cooked Turkey Gravy

If there is one good thing about going to a Trader Joe’s before the holiday, it’s that the people in there seem just a big more kind and jolly than most grocery stores. The other grocery stores near me, the customers are miserable. Worse, the employees are even more miserable. So I hope you’ve done your shopping or are only running out for an item or two. As for me, here is a rare double review in honor of Thanksgiving. 

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Trader Joe’s Braised Turkey Drumsticks

45 · Nov 13, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 15 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Braised Turkey Drumsticks

Trader Joe’s has a turkey products that ask a question: Do you want white meat or dark meat? Because if you like white meat turkey, this is by no means the one to reach for. In fact, you have two solid options for white meat turkey: Trader Joe’s Turkey and Stuffing en Croute or Trader Joe’s Half Turkey Breast. Both solid options.

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Trader Joe’s Mint Flavored Fudge Brownie Bar

19 · Nov 12, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mint Flavored Fudge Brownie Bar

If I were to admit to the food pairings that I like most, it would probably be chocolate and peppermint. If I stop at a Starbucks, there is a peppermint mocha frappuccino in my future. If I go to the movies, I reach for Junior Mints. There is something about the pairing of those flavors that make my taste buds very happy.

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Trader Joe’s Brined Bone In Half Turkey Breast

164 · Nov 9, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 28 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Brined Bone In Half Turkey Breast

I’m not sure how it is almost Thanksgiving already, but it seems like the end of the year is just zooming by. On the stroke of midnight on Halloween it seemed that Trader Joe’s made the transition from pumpkin to turkey to now aisles of just holiday items. And at my store, you aren’t quite sure if it is going to be Thanksgiving or they are just diving straight into the winter holidays.

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Trader Joe’s Donut Bites

24 · Nov 4, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 6 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Donut Bites

Donuts. There is a food item that has such powerful food memories attached to them. Done right they can instantly make you smile. In fact, donuts instantly make me think of certain pop culture icons: Homer Simpson and Fred the Baker from the Dunkin Donuts commercials instantly come to mind. It’s those cultural icons to which we have to thank for phrases like “Mmmmm….Donuts” and “Time to make the donuts.”

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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pancakes

26 · Nov 3, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 16 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pancakes

Every now and again, I get a chance to write a review that I’m truly excited to share. Not only is this product new, it is sadly labeled as seasonal. This is the time of year where Trader Joe’s tends to bring out its best products along with a new items I deem as Trader Nos.

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Trader Joe’s Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

36 · Nov 1, 2018 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 13 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

Like Cinderella, at the stroke of midnight, all things pumpkin seems to have disappeared. The shelf space is quickly being shifted into Thanksgiving and holiday items. In fact, I got to pick up some old favorites like Brandy Beans and Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons as stocking stuffers. With the next Fearless Flyer landing Monday, it isn’t a shock to see so many new items.

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Trader Joe’s Fall Zucchette Pasta

102 · Oct 25, 2018 · 19 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Fall Zucchette Pasta

It’s time to revisit a Fall Seasonal item that likes to appear on store shelves in the Fall. And yes, this is one of several seasonal pastas that like to show up on store shelves. In a typical year you’ll see the appearance of the colorful Trofie Colore and the Winter Snowflake Pasta. But at the end of the day, while they may look different, but the taste is similar. …

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Trader Joe’s Brussels Sprouts and Caramelized Onion Ravioli

59 · Oct 11, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 21 Comments

Trader Joe's Brussels Sprouts and Caramelized Onion Ravioli

There are a handful of foods the are absolutely polarizing to discuss: cilantro, truffle, and yes Brussels Sprouts (I know there are far more than just those). But only one of those has food memories often associated with childhood. Either you have grown to like it, or you remember sitting at the dinner table with those terrible mini cabbages which you knew by smell alone were vile.

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Trader Joe’s Harvest Spaghetti Squash Spirals

13 · Oct 2, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 4 Comments

Trader Joe's Harvest Spaghetti Squash Spirals

If one good thing is coming from the new products on the shelves, it seems like Trader Joe’s has gotten on board with spiralizing veggies. I don’t oppose this trend. I love my pasta as much as anyone else. I just don’t love how easy it is to consume so many calories in one sitting.

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