After years of only the Spinach Cranberry and Caesar Salad kits, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see several new salad kits at my store. I assume this one is a seasonal item so try it while you can. The salad mix consists of baby lettuces, spinach and kale. Use within a couple days of purchase, […]
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Croissants
One of my favorite things about Trader Joe’s is the many fun seasonal products they offer. Many are so good that I stock up, while others are just so-so. For me these Pumpkin Croissants fall into the so-so category. I don’t regret trying them, but don’t need to again. The main issue is that the […]
Trader Joe’s Cheese & Cranberry Fillo Bites
I’m not opposed to a sweet appetizer, but it needs to have something that distinguishes it from a dessert item. In the case of these fillo bites either the cheese needs to be tangy or the cranberries tart. Unfortunately, neither is the case. The camembert cheese is very mild and the cranberry sauce is slightly […]
Harvest Blend Herbal Tea (vegan)
This is a spicy tea blend that smells and tastes primarily of cinnamon and ginger. It’s a great hot tea for a cold day. Surprisingly, it’s also amazing as iced tea. The flavor is strong enough that it doesn’t taste watery even with lots of ice and the spiciness is oddly refreshing on a hot […]
Rice Pilaf with Roasted Vegetables (vegan)
This is a seasonal item that will probably be around through Christmas. Convenient, colorful and tasty. Wild rice gives the dish a nice texture. Nicely seasoned. Usually I need to add salt, pepper and some olive oil to boost flavor, but this works as-is. Add some chopped pecans and dried cranberries to create a festive […]
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli
One of my favorite restaurant dishes is butternut squash ravioli. I hoped to create something close with Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli. I made the mistake of tasting an uncooked ravioli and it was gummy and overly sweet. However, both these issues were addressed with cooking and I was quite pleased with the end […]
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Waffles
At first I was a little disappointed that these waffles don’t have a strong pumpkin flavor. However, after a few days I realized what these waffles don’t have is a strong pumpkin pie spice flavor and I decided I don’t miss that. Instead Trader Joe’s pumpkin waffles have a slightly earthy taste that has inspired […]
Trader Joe’s Squash & Spinach Gratin
This seasonal vegetable side dish is a delicious, cheesy, calorie bomb! The container technically has 4 servings, but that would be a tiny little square that would look silly even as a side dish. Half the container is more reasonable and where I started. By the time I finished I’d scraped every last bit out […]
Trader Joe’s Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough
These cookies are amazing! They taste great, cook up perfectly every time and fill my home with a great fall smell. Plus, they look nice enough to serve at a holiday party, give as gifts, or make for a bake sale. Enjoy now – this is a seasonal item that’s usually gone soon after Christmas. […]
Halloween at Trader Joe’s
I was happy to see this fun haunted house kit at Trader Joe’s. I know mine won’t look anything like the package when I’m done, but it’ll still be a fun project that will get me in the mood for Halloween. Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry much merchandise specifically for Halloween. I remember a futile trip […]