There is more than meets the eye if you buy Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Snowman. There is the initial “what a cute idea.” But in reality, this is actually a pretty nice copy of an item that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2018.
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Trader Joe’s December 2019 Fearless Flyer Matchups
Welcome to the final edition of the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer Matchups for 2019. This is the Holiday Flyer. And just in time for the holidays are all the gifts that will help you prepare for your winter body.
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Trader Joe’s Advent Calendar for Cats
Last year, Trader Joe’s had a surprise runaway hit on their hands: Trader Joe’s Advent Calendar for Dogs. I can’t tell you how many people I walked past saying, “wow that’s adorable” and then placed it in their cart. This clearly made Fido happy, but kitty sad. As the cats were left out in 2018, in 2019 Trader Joe’s debuted their Advent Calendar for Cats
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Trader Joe’s Macaron Soap
Trader Joe’s used to have winter seasonal Macarons. They were in the freezer case and they were delicious. Now, the seasonal macarons I look forward to are now Trader Joe’s Macaron Soap.
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Trader Joe’s Oven Baked Cheese Bites with Black Truffle
Don’t adjust your monitors. I nearly walked past this item on the new items display. Every now and again they put items that are currently on shelves on that display. I noticed the bag was a bit faded out and took a closer look, only to realize this is different, this is Trader Joe’s Oven-Baked Cheese Bites with Black Truffle.
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Trader Joe’s Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio
So let’s say you are looking for a last-minute gift item. Perhaps that person doesn’t like fragrances found in Trader Joe’s Body Butter Trio. Perhaps they want something more neutral. Or something with pretty packaging. Then consider the 2019 Trader Joe’s Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio a good gift idea.
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Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peppermint Loaf and Baking Mix
If there are any flavors I’m totally obsessed with is the combination of Chocolate and Peppermint. I’m that person adding a few pumps of peppermint syrup to their mocha frappuccino in the middle of July. So I got excited when I saw Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peppermint Loaf and Baking Mix hit the rest of the baking mixes.
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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 Chocolate Lava Gnocchi
In tonight’s review of something you didn’t think you need in your life is Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Gnocchi. Now, I can honestly say I’ve never thought about pairing chocolate and potato before. Heck, I’ve seen a lot of hype via the internet. But would it be as strange as the Chocolate Hummus? Or would it need to be made crisp like the Outside in Gnocchi?
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Trader Joe’s Cheesecake in a Bite
If New Yorkers do three food items well it is bagels, pizza, and cheesecake. Most people know Junior’s cheesecake. I personally prefer a complete hole in the wall in the middle of nowhere called Cascon Cheesecake. Others in the neighborhood always raved about La Cheesecake. In either case, good cheesecake was never far away.
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Trader Joe’s Advent Calendar for Dogs
Today, I am bringing on a special guest reviewer. He’s almost 4 years old and was very happy to help out with this review. He was so elated to get this set last year, he took one big sniff of the bag I brought over and immediately began running around in circles. He must have known it was time for Trader Joe’s Advent Calendar for Dogs.
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Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty
I am a sample junkie. And when Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty hit shelves I was strangely excited. Finally a sample set of items on shelves, seasonal items, and some items unique only to this set. But be warned, if you want to be surprised then this review contains spoilers as to what is behind each door (not that you couldn’t flip the box over and see what was in it.
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Trader Joe’s November 2019 Fearless Flyer Matchups
Welcome to another edition of the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer Matchups. This is the Thanksgiving Flyer and one of two Flyers that will be appearing this month. This one is a bit shorter than most. You might have also noticed that your local store has already started getting items in for the holiday season. Yes, the holiday cookies are already out as are a few more of my seasonal favorites.
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Trader Joe’s Pappa al Pomodoro
If I’ve had one complaint in 2019 about Trader Joe’s, it is that I’ve tried too many snack related items. Not that I mind, I just look forward to the healthier options more. And only recently have some of those healthier options been hitting shelves. Like the recent Acai Bowl. Now that the weather is cooler, Trader Joe’s Pappa al Pomodoro is a quick meal that keeps the calories in check.
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Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns
Food fusion here. Now, if you are from Philly, let me apologize on behalf of Trader Joe’s. These do not do a good Philly Cheesesteak justice. But as far as bao go, the dough here is at least as good as the Pork Bao Buns. However, as a combination Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns just don’t match the hype.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza
There is absolutely nothing like New York pizza. I’m not sure if it is the water or some other magical factor, but nothing comes close. Not even in a frozen pizza. However, there has been a bit of a shuffle in Trader Joe’s frozen pizza aisle where certain items have been discontinued. So, when something gets discontinued something else takes its place and in this case, it is Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza.
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Trader Joe’s Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie
And just before Halloween happens, Thanksgiving has hit Trader Joe’s. While there seem to be some new items, most of what is hitting shelves is a returning classic including Trader Joe’s Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie.
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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….
Trader Joe’s Maple Pecan Cookie and Loaf
The weather is finally getting cooler and I’m excited to be able to turn on the oven in the house. While I don’t necessarily love the whole getting cold and maybe snow thing we have going on here in the northeast, I can tell you that nothing beats a baked good fresh from the oven. So the first chill we had and I made sure to try Trader Joe’s Maple Pecan Cookie and Baking Mix.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowl
In all of the pumpkin and fall-themed items in the freezer section quietly sits a much-welcomed option. One that doesn’t have a ton of added sugar to it. Yes, they are hopping on the train of trendiness with Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowl.
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Trader Joe’s Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil
So, when I picked up a bunch of seasonal offerings, Trader Joe’s Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil made its way into my basket. To be fair, Herbes de Provence is a regular seasonal offering. But for those of us who enjoy a flavored olive oil then this a nice option.
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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Biocellulose Face Mask
So this isn’t Trader Joe’s first venture into the world of face masks. But this is the first seasonal variety that I’ve seen. So in a world where there clearly isn’t enough pumpkin spiced things, now there is Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Biocellulose Face Mask on shelves.
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Trader Joe’s Butter Toffee Coated Virginia Peanuts
So if it is that amazing combination of sweet and salty, then Trader Joe’s has a wide selection to satisfy that desire. Specifically, if it is the butter toffee sweet and salty you are hoping for then you have two solid options on shelves: pretzels and these peanuts.
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Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Cookies
I have to be honest for a second, this is the first year I’m not all that excited about a lot of the Fall products hitting Trader Joe’s shelves other than the returning items. And yes, there are some gems, but Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Cookies just aren’t one of them.
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