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Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice

81 · Jan 12, 2020 · 5 Comments

Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice bag

So you are craving Chinese, but for some reason you aren’t going out or ordering in. This is a good, but not a great answer to not getting it at your local Chinese food establishment. Why isn’t it great?

Well, the answer is simple: if it’s chicken fried rice, I expect there to be chicken with a healthy dose of veggies in there. Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice was mostly brown colored rice with chucks of scrambled egg….

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Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants

91 · Dec 29, 2019 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Chocolate Croissants

Right before I got married, a coworker and I took a Croissant making class at Sur la Table. Yes, I had a fluffy white dress that was tailored to my exact frame and I was making buttered treats. Sorry, not sorry. When I walked away from that class I realized something important: they are a TON OF WORK (and a lot of butter). Labor of love is fine, but even Betty Crocker acknowledged women have things to do most of the time. Why mess with perfection when you can buy Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants in the freezer section….

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Trader Joe’s Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos

53 · Sep 1, 2019 · 6 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos

It’s been a while since Trader Joe’s Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos have been found on store shelves. And that made me sad. And it made my readers sad because these were the more flavorful of two taquito options.

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Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites

67 · Aug 3, 2019 · 3 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites

Is there anything more comforting than Mac and Cheese? I didn’t think so until I ate Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites. How can Mac and Cheese be made better? Clearly, the answer is breading them and frying them. This is another item from the freezer section, but I would keep this to a crowd pleasing appetizer or snack.

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Trader Joe’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

53 · Jan 22, 2019 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 5 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Confession time:  It’s the second time in two days I’ve been to Trader Joes, forgive me, I went on a Sunday and it seems like food was going out of fashion, especially in the frozen section. I wasn’t actually there for this product. I was actually looking for Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage.

I adored it.

But like many things at Trader Joe’s they like to tease you with great items and come back and try something new every time. So, this is my new bag of gnocchi: Trader Joe’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. In plain English it’s regular gnocchi with tomato sauce and some cheese….

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Trader Joe’s Cioppino Seafood Stew

60 · Jan 14, 2019 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 14 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Cioppino Seafood Stew package

So if I’m going to do all these bread reviews, it’s only fair to share something that could use some bread. Or something for all that bread to sop up. I love a good sauce, but with almost a foot of snow being predicted by the weekend, I was thinking about some hearty meal planning and lots of staying indoors by the weekend.

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Trader Joe’s Crispy Vegetable Pouches

31 · 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 Peanut Butter Cartwheel Cookies

31 · Jun 12, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 10 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Cartwheel Cookies box

The pros: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cartwheel Cookies are the newest cookies to hit Trader Joe’s shelves.

The cons: If you like truly crispy cookies, then you might want to pass on these as these are crisp around the edges.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Mini Hold the Cone Vanilla Ice Cream Cones

19 · May 24, 2018 · Updated July 3, 2020 · 7 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mini Hold the Cone Vanilla Ice Cream Cones package

The start of the summer season is nearly upon us. Yes, Memorial Day weekend is all but here. After a long and harsh winter in NY, this is particularly welcome.

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Trader Joe’s Dover Sole

45 · Feb 9, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Dover Sole package

The pros: Trader Joe’s Dover Sole is an item I’ve only noticed a handful of times at Trader Joe’s, but it is one that is worth of reaching for especially if you like a delicate fish.

The cons: Can be hard to find at times or at least my Trader Joe’s did not carry it often.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie

13 · Feb 5, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie box

The pros: Trader Joe’s Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie is 2000 calories in all, but makes for a pretty good dessert.

The cons: C might be for cookie, but this is not good for your diet. Then again if you picked this up, I’m sure diet might not be on your mind.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Gummy Xs and Os

8 · Jan 30, 2018 · Updated January 26, 2020 · 6 Comments

Trader Joe's Gummy Xs and Os bag

I remember when we finally got my Mom to start text messaging. She flat out refused for a long time because phone companies were charging by the text. In her mind, all there would ever be were voice calls. If you need something, you’ll call and speak to someone. Well, eventually this changed when my sister went on a trip to Ireland. She was 16 and about to go abroad for the first time. Texting suddenly became a necessity to keep in touch with a loved one thousands of miles away and several times zones apart.

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Trader Joe’s Churro Bites

7 · Jan 26, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 8 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Churro Bites Bag

The pros: Trader Joe’s Churro Bites are perfect for those who like things sweet, but not too sweet. These are baked so they will save on calories.

The cons: These won’t win any beauty pageants.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Brioche Toasts

27 · Jan 25, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 1 Comment

Trader Joe's Brioche Toasts box

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Brioche Toasts are a two to three bite size slice of brioche that are crisp and delicious. At under $2 it’s a great deal. It also might have some interesting other applications beyond just appetizers.

The cons:  If you are using this in place of crackers, then consider making sure you have napkins or plates because there will be crumbs from this toast.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Pitted Amarena Cherries

87 · Dec 17, 2017 · Updated July 13, 2020 · 11 Comments

A new jar of Trader Joe's Pitted Amarena Cherries

It’s that time of year where there are more products that you know what to do with. I picked this item up and had no clue what to do with it. I had even read a few online conversations about these comparing them to the ones that Williams Sonoma sells called Luxardo Maraschino Cherries.

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Trader Joe’s It’s Sedimentary My Dear Cookie

92 · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 9 Comments

Trader Joe's It's Sedimentary My Dear Cookie

The pros:  Trader Joe’s It’s Sedimentary My Dear Cookie is a great gift idea that makes for a tasty batch of cookies.

The cons:  This is a seasonal item. The brown sugar in mine had hardened to near sedimentary rock level making a my spoon have to do a bit of jack hammmering and scraping to get this out. This also requires a 2 hour rest in the refrigerator, so if you need cookies quick, then reach for something else.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Creme Brulee Tarte

29 · Dec 3, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Creme Brulee Tarte

The pros: Trader Joe’s Creme Brulee Tarte is a very well done tarte that gets almost everything right. This will also allow you to skip needing a blow torch. I strongly disagree with the serving size. These are 4 very large servings. That’s a good thing.

The cons: This is a seasonal item. This was difficult to move from parchment to a pie plate.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip

26 · Nov 25, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 6 Comments

An opened Trader Joe's Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip next to its frozen contents

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip is a new and delicious dip found in the freezer section of Trader Joe’s.

The cons: This item is labeled HOL on my receipt which usually indicates it is a seasonal item. Unfortunately, I strongly disagree with this being seasonal. This would make an awesome addition to Trader Joe’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip that is available year round. I also disagree with there being 8 servings. I believe this to be closer to 2-3 servings at most.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Raclette Sliced Cheese

136 · Nov 21, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 10 Comments

Trader Joe's Raclette Sliced Cheese

The pros: Trader Joe’s Raclette Sliced Cheese is not new, but is a divine find in the cheese aisle.

The cons: For me, this item was addicting.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping

9 · Nov 20, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Coconut Whipped Topping

The pros: Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping is ideal for someone who can not have dairy products but still want to have whipped cream. However, this is not quite as neutral in flavor. If you like coconut, then you’ll like this.

The cons: This item is priced higher than regular whipped cream and due to social media buzz about it, it seems to have disappeared off of store shelves.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Stars

7 · Nov 18, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Stars

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Stars is new, generously sized, and seasonal.

The cons:  This was neither soft nor crisp. It had an odd texture for a cookie. To me, this was just weird. Frosting was totally flavorless.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Black Truffle Butter

29 · Nov 14, 2017 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 2 Comments

An unopened Trader Joe's Black Truffle Butter

Truffles don’t come cheap. However, Trader Joe’s is starting to make me wonder about that. There have been several months were the foods had a theme. October seems dominated by all things pumpkin. This past March it was all things coffee. Now, aside from peppermint, truffle seems to be the new winter flavor. People’s feelings towards truffles can best be summed up by one of two emotions: love or disgust….

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Trader Joe’s and the Astounding Multi Flavor Joe Joe’s

9 · Nov 11, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's and the Astounding Multi Flavor Joe Joe's

The pros: Trader Joe’s and the Astounding Multi Flavor Joe Joe’s is a large package of chocolate covered cookies which are all well done and might be a crowd pleaser.

The cons:  Some of these are sold separately. Some are not. This is seasonal, so if you love it, you’ll want to pick up an extra.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s November 2017 Fearless Flyer Matchups

8 · Nov 7, 2017 · Updated March 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's November 2017 Fearless Flyer Matchups

And now for the fifth installment of the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer Matchups. I’ll add more to the list here as reviews are posted.  While I won’t have all of it, you can still take a look at the full flyer here. These are the items listed in the flyer that I have tried and reviewed (or have tried and it’s in a draft folder of this blog waiting to be published).  Happy shopping!  There are some real gems in this month as the Thanksgiving season is about to begin. This is also called the Food Pilgrimager.  So there is likely another one after Thanksgiving. See the bottom for my top 5.  So here are my Trader Joe’s November 2017 Fearless Flyer matchups.

If you have any requests or comments of things I didn’t try yet, leave me a comment. I’d love to hear from you.  Anything with a picture is a review from this blog, Become Betty.  Anything without a picture is a link to another site that has reviewed the product.  There are a large number of items that are brand new and no reviews are posted.  Others have returned from last year and there still aren’t any reviews to which there are no links associated with them. I’ve linked to other reviewers who have tried some of the items.  If there is a picture featured, it’s a review from Become Betty, if not, you’ll be taken to an outside reviewer who shared their thoughts on this product. I hope you find this helpful and cheers until the next Fearless Flyer!…

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