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Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Lip Balm Set

6 · Dec 6, 2020 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Moisturizing Lip Balm Set on a white surface in an unopened package

There are some products that really represent 2020: face masks and toilet paper. For some, face masks have been a part of their job. For the rest of us, we are learning. Trader Joe’s doesn’t sell masks, but since so many of us are we’ve all come to the same conclusion: we all now have chapped lips under those masks.

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Non Food Items, Seasonal, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Black Truffle Cashew Pesto Sauce

24 · Dec 1, 2020 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Black Truffle Cashew Pesto Sauce unopened

So I’m a huge truffle fan. And over the past few years there have been a bunch of really good product hitting shelves (albeit seasonally). I get a little excited about stuff like this. Truffle just isn’t too common place.

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Trader Joe’s Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix

43 · Nov 30, 2020 · 1 Comment

Trader Joe's Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix

So Holiday season is in full swing at Trader Joe’s. So many seasonal items are hitting shelves that it is almost hard to keep up. So, I’m going to tackle the bake at home mixes that are hitting shelves. So specifically if you haven’t seen them yet there is this Trader Joe’s Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix, Trader Joe’s Pfeffernusse Cookie Mix, and Trader Joe’s Stroopwafel Cake Baking Mix.

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Baking, Dessert, Seasonal, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Marula Facial Oil

39 · Nov 23, 2020 · 6 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Marula Facial Oil

I get excited when a new Trader Joe’s product lands in the health and beauty aisle. And best of all, this isn’t seasonal, but would still make a great gift especially if money is tight.

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Trader Joe’s Branzino Fillets

13 · Nov 22, 2020 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Branzino Fillets

On one particular trip to Atlantic City to visit my mother-in-law we stopped at one of the casino’s restaurants. On that menu that night was something that made both my husband and his mother laugh out loud: Sea Bass.

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Frozen, Seafood, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Advent of the Cocktail Hour

19 · Nov 17, 2020 · 4 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Advent of the Cocktail Hour

So if you are at Trader Joe’s there are a plethora of advent calendars to choose from. First, you have the traditional chocolate one that still sells for under $1. Then you have the cat advent calendar and the dog advent calendar. Heck, there even used to be an adult advent calendar sold a few years back that had tastes that an adult would appreciate. But since 2020 is being so very 2020, maybe Trader Joe’s knew the adults needed something a little harder hitting.

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Alcohol, Chocolate, Seasonal, Trader Joe's Trader Joes

Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute

76 · Nov 16, 2020 · 21 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Beef en Croute

This won’t be my usual introduction but here goes: I hope you are reading this review of Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute before you make this. Or at least before bake this fully according to the directions. A while back I reviewed the turkey en croute. But there is a key difference: the turkey is cooked, but this isn’t.

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Beef, Frozen, Seasonal, Trader Joe's Trader Joes

Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps

8 · Sep 29, 2020 · 8 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Jicama Wraps

One of my long standing complaints about new products at Trader Joe’s is that they tend to be carb heavy. But there is a substantial enough audience for good tasting low carb alternatives that have been all but ignore up until recently.

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Refrigerated, Trader Joe's, Vegetables Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry

9 · Sep 28, 2020 · 5 Comments

An unopened jar of Trader Joe's Spicy Pumpkin Curry

For far too long, I’ve heard many a comment (including my own written thoughts) about Trader Joe’s not selling their curry sauces in a jar. Yes, I know there is a Masala sauce on shelves, but it is no where close to the sauce on the frozen entrees.

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Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka

22 · Sep 27, 2020 · 1 Comment

An open package of Trader Joe's Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka

Babka. I’m not going to lie to anyone when I say that the Chocolate Brooklyn Babka might be a staple in my household. But it do debate whether it is meant for breakfast or dessert because I’ve consumed it at both times of day. Sometimes twice a day.

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Bread, Breakfast, Kosher, Seasonal, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Cacio E Pepe Ravioli

31 · Sep 23, 2020 · 3 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli

So in addition to the usual fall flavors of maple and pumpkin, we now have 2 cacio e pepe varieties on shelves: the frozen spaghetti and now this refrigerated ravioli.

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Trader Joe’s Citronella Candle

10 · Sep 14, 2020 · 1 Comment

An unopened Trader Joe's Citronella Candle

While summer may be over, I find that I actually spend more time outside during the Fall. For me, New York humidity makes it so hard to sit outside. And yes, some days are pretty unbearable.

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Trader Joe’s Fiochetti with Pink Sauce

35 · Sep 7, 2020 · 9 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Cheese Filled Fiocchetti with Pink Sauce

Since this blog was started back in 2016, I’ve posted more than 1200 recipes or items. Which means there is a bit of a food memory here. And somewhere back in 2016 there used to be a somewhat similar product on store shelves. It was Trader Joe’s Prosciutto Perline pasta. It was the same pouch shape, but it was in the refrigerated aisle.

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Frozen, Pasta, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Shampoo Bar

32 · Sep 2, 2020 · 6 Comments

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Shampoo Bar

It’s September and I’m getting back in the swing of things. New routines, new beginnings, and the beginning of my favorite time of year at Trader Joe’s: Holiday Season. While the pumpkin/fall items aren’t slated to land until the 7th (although some are starting to…hello pumpkin empanadas), I’ve finally got a chance to catch up on some reviews.

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Trader Joe’s Walnut Pesto

24 · Jul 22, 2020 · 1 Comment

An unopened package of Trader Joe's Walnut Pesto

When I think of pesto, I tend to think green. But technically a pesto is really just a paste. Or at least a series of ingredients that has been broken down into a paste. So this container didn’t exactly jump out at me at first.

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Condiments, Refrigerated, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice

44 · Jul 14, 2020 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice

If I had one drug of choice it would be Diet Coke. To me there is nothing quite like the carbonation and the artificial sweetness that doesn’t make me go, “yuck.” Is it healthy for me? Probably not, but we all have our vices. But in truth, my vice probably is really carbonation.

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Drinks, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

9 · Jul 9, 2020 · 1 Comment

An unopened container of Trader Joe's Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

In a time where things are as far from normal as they can get, sometimes a spa day is therapeutic. Maybe because the spa and the nail salon have been closed for months and the simple act of looking in the mirror makes you feel like you are a member of the movie Castaway. Wilsooooooon!

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Trader Joe’s Mini Hold the Cone Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cones

45 · Jul 1, 2020 · 8 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mini Hold the Cone Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cones

There are some products that Trader Joe’s can do no wrong with. So many of them are in the dessert section too. Their macarons are solid, the key lime pie is just hitting shelves as is the seasonal macaron aux framboises, and don’t forget about Trader Joe’s Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches live up to their name.

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Chocolate, Dairy, Dessert, Frozen, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Strawberry Lemon Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream

7 · Jun 30, 2020 · 3 Comments

If you listen to the Trader Joe’s podcast then you knew that there were two new strawberry items hitting shelves. If you didn’t know, then perhaps you are like me and live at the new items end case.

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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Thins

42 · Jun 18, 2020 · 6 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Cauliflower Thins

If I’ve had any complaints about the variety of food offered it tends to be only one: too many carbs/sugar. Well, perhaps Trader Joe’s is finally going to get on the low carb bandwagon with this product. Behold, yet another way Trader Joe’s is sneaking cauliflower into their products.

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Gluten Free, Refrigerated, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Non Dairy Frozen Dessert

10 · Jun 14, 2020 · 1 Comment

An unopened container of Trader Joe's Vanilla Non Dairy Frozen Dessert

So let’s be honest. There are a lot of people out there who cannot have dairy for a variety of reasons: perhaps they are lactose intolerant or perhaps for ethical reasons. So why not add to the long list of nondairy dessert options at Trader Joe’s?

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Dessert, Frozen, Gluten Free, Trader Joe's, Vegan Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Dehydrated Watermelon

39 · Jun 12, 2020 · 4 Comments

Fully dehydrated watermelon slices on a wire rack

Whether you call this dehydrated watermelon, watermelon jerky, or watermelon candy it is all referring a delicious way to enjoy the flavor of summer by concentrating the flavor. This is a one-ingredient recipe that manages to be sweet with nothing extra added for a healthy snack.

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Dessert, Recipe dessert, Trader Joes, vegan, vegetarian

Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake and Waffle Mix

65 · Jun 11, 2020 · 3 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Pancake Mix on a light surface

So maybe they brought back Trader Joe’s Ube ice cream this season to get us ready for a new application of ube. Besides, this is gluten-free and has a super kid-friendly color. But the flavor of the ice cream was subtle. And if you enjoy subtly flavored, then you’ll probably enjoy this too.

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Breakfast, Gluten Free, Trader Joe's Trader Joes, Trader Joes Review

Trader Joe’s Ube Ice Cream

9 · Jun 7, 2020 · 4 Comments

An unopened container of Trader Joe's Ube Ice Cream

For the last year, I’ve seen various people post videos and pictures of purple-hued desserts. It wasn’t subtly hued either. It was a very in-your-face type of purple. Those confections weren’t all artificially colored. Nope, they were made with from a tuber called Ube. Now Trader Joe’s has hopped on the Ube train with their new Ube Ice Cream.

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