Every now and again, I pick up a product that I’m not totally into trying. But for the sake of public information, I put it out there. And every now and again, I get something I love and something I absolutely hate. Now, even though I have over 900 Trader Joe’s reviews, I can’t say that I’ve done too much of a deep dive into the salsas. Some people can say they’ve tried them all….
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Trader Joe’s Organic Maple Butter
Every now and again, there is a product that I’m almost positive that I haven’t seen available anywhere else. This is one of those products. I’ve never seen maple butter before. But when I saw it, I knew it was going into my cart.
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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 Best New Products of 2018
With 2018 drawing to a close, it’s time for me to take a look back on Trader Joe’s Best New Products of 2018. Yes, there have been hits and misses. Consider this the highlight reel of the new items that made their way on to shelves this year. I’ve categorized them by section so you can see if you agree with my list. If you have something that I missed, I’d love for you to comment below….
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ginger Hold the Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones
If I had to pick one line where every flavor is pretty much on point, I would say the Hold the Cone! series is pretty darn near perfect. Unless you despise pumpkin, Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ginger Hold the Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones rounds out some good flavors that one can only hope that they continue adding to.
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Trader Joe’s Carrot Spirals
If you are wondering, yes, I’ve reviewed Carrot Spirals before. Previously it was in the freezer aisle. They were the first spiralized item that I had seen in the freezer item. Since then I’ve added Zucchini Spirals. But now the refrigerated aisle is getting a bit of a makeover with spirals of sweet potatoes, butternut squash, zucchini (at my store these aren’t Trader Joe’s branded), and even pre-cut Spaghetti Squash.
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Trader Joe’s Birthday Cake Popcorn
If this packaging seems familiar, then you aren’t wrong. This is the same packaging that comes on Trader Joe’s birthday cake candy bar. That bar comes and goes at random points in the year. This is five ounces of popcorn with a candy coating on it, while the candy bar is 2 ounces. If you’ve never tried that candy bar, then let me get you up to speed.
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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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Trader Joe’s Spicy Shrimp Bowl with Riced Cauliflower
So as 2018 draws to a close, it seems that Trader Joe’s has committed to two food products: sugar and cauliflower. The vast majority of the items I’m writing about are super sweet. I was more than happy to give my palate a break. While I don’t mind cauliflower sneaking into more items, but for me, it needs to be done well.
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Trader Joe’s Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
As promised, I’ll alternate the sweet and the “actual food” reviews here. Yes, there is some real food that is hitting shelves. But don’t get too attached this item as it is seasonal. Or if you are into it, then this is your cue to stock up.
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Trader Joe’s Halloween Gummies
Trader Joe’s has expanded my horizons with their gummy line. It seems like now they have a gummy for every season. I’ve tried all of them over the last two years. For the most part, they’ve been pretty good.
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Trader Joe’s Grapefruit Ginger Body Scrub
I need a break from all the good stuff hitting shelves. In fact, there are a lot of non edible new items hitting the shelves right about now. You have a series of new candles, pumpkin body butter, dryer balls, and some wax covered food wraps. Among this small shelf also is another hidden gem: Trader Joe’s Grapefruit Ginger Sugar Scrub.
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Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Soup
When I first saw this jar, I immediately thought about Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta Sauce (which is back on shelves albeit temporarily). The names seem similar. The color of the contents seemed similar. So, I wondered what the difference was. And yes, that pasta sauce is something worthy of stocking up on. Seriously.
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Trader Joe’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix
It’s been over a year since I last review Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes. While both Trader Joe’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix and Lava Cake desserts go into the microwave and yield a similar outcome in terms of texture, this mug cake won’t take up any space in your freezer.
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Trader Joe’s October 2018 Fearless Flyer
Welcome to another edition of the Fearless Flyer roundup where I pair reviews from this blog and around the web to the items featured in this month’s flyer. While it is still September, this is the flyer for October.
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Trader Joe’s Vanilla Bean Infused Vermont Maple Syrup
So it seems like maple syrup might become the new pumpkin. I’ve seen so many new additions this year to this simple condiment. Just last week I tried the Ghosted Maple Syrup. And I hope to get my hands on the other new maple syrup hitting shelves: organic Vermont Bourbon Barrel aged Maple syrup. If you are looking at the title, and thinking “didn’t they have that in the past?” Yes, but it wasn’t organic and this has a very different label than the bourbon barrel aged maple syrup I tried in the past. So, I guess I’ll have to report back on to that how they compare.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Turkey Bites
Behold, aside from the sliced veggies I picked up, this is one of the least sugar filled items. And quite possibly the strangest. Notice I said least. I didn’t say it was without sugar.
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Trader Joe’s ABC Bars
Just in time for school to start are Trader Joe’s ABC Bars. I’m not sure if they chose the letters to coincide with the start of school or it just is one big Jackson 5 reference that they were running with based on the fact that these are Almond Butter Cocoa Bars….
Trader Joe’s Caramel Apple Flavored Granola
The Fearless Flyer should land on Monday. In the meanwhile, I’m gearing up for my fall/winter body with all the goodies on shelves. Aside from the usual pumpkin offerings, it seems they have been branching off even more.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Cold Pressed Fuji Apple Spiced Cider
So, I want to make sure I’m not bombarding you all with everything pumpkin. Because this year, it seems that the seasonal flavors are being fanned out to include more apple and maple. Both are welcome additions. I welcome them even more if they are done well….
Trader Joe’s Vermont Ghosted Maple Syrup
The pros: Trader Joe’s Vermont Ghosted Maple Syrup is new and is a very hot combo of maple syrup and ghost pepper.
The cons: This is not for everyone. Anyone sensitive to heat, be warned, this is hot. Also, this was listed as “HOL” on my receipt which usually means it is seasonal. So if you love it, stock up.
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Trader Joe’s Carrot Cake Spread
When a reader, H M, mentioned that this was new to shelves I got excited. And then H M tried it. And gave it a big thumbs down. Intrigued, I hunted for this product….
Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries
The pros: Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries is new and dressed up for cooler weather.
The cons: Seasonal based on the appearance of the packaging. Depending on your feeling on frosting, mine were not evenly frosted. Some would prefer if the frosting was left off.
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Trader Joe’s Kingslynn Green Tea
The pros: Trader Joe’s Kingslynn Green Tea looks like a new tea that is done in the same spirit as much of Trader Joe’s coffee offerings.
The cons: If you don’t like the taste of green tea, you won’t be a fan of this. This priced $2 above the organic fair trade green tea already on store shelves.
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