These arrived at my store a few months ago right next to the usual rice filled dolmas. I assume they’re meant to appeal to folks who are avoiding white rice in favor of higher protein grains. These aren’t terrible and I swear I feel better after eating these than the white rice version but the […]
Rice Cauliflower Bowl (vegan)
This is one of my new favorite foods from Trader Joe’s. I’m not generally a fan of riced cauliflower which I find to be an unsatisfying replacement for real rice. However this dish totally works due to an interesting and satisfying combination of ingredients, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, baked tofu, and roasted onions, and a flavorful […]
Trader Joe’s Spizzico di Pizza
These mini pizzas are sort of what I expected based on the picture on the box. A doughy crust with rather plain toppings (cheese and sauce). However, there was even more dough and less toppings than I anticipated and the dough has a bagel-like taste and texture. My guess is that both the size and […]
Trader Joe’s Vegan Tikka Masala (vegan)
I’m always happy to see a new vegan product at Trader Joe’s. Unfortunately, the vegan tikka masala is not only disappointing but nearly inedible. On a positive note the rice and sauce are good and the price ($3.49) is reasonable for an entrée. However, the vegan “meat” is somehow both chewy and slimy, unlike anything […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Pie Medley
I’m not a huge pie fan, but I am a sucker for bite-sized desserts. Fun and I can have more than one. These mini pies are adorable (cute enough for a tea party or special occasion) and quite tasty. The filling is more like a jam than a typical pie filling, which is a plus […]
Trader Joe’s Tarte au Brie et aux Tomatoes
A rich and colorful tarte with tasty tomato and herb toppings. This product is similar to the Trader Joe’s Tarte aux Champignons (mushroom version) and has similar pros (tasty toppings) and cons (unreliable crust). What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s “pizza”? Location: frozen foods case Quantity: 10 oz, 2 servings Calories: 330 calories per serving, 170 […]
Trader Joe’s Peppermint Pretzel Thins
These are pretty much what you’d expect – pretzel thins covered in a white chocolate-like coating and dipped in crushed peppermint. Fortunately, the peppermint isn’t overwhelming, but these are really sweet. A nice holiday treat, but not one I’ll pine for throughout the year. These pretzel thins look nice enough that I’d put them in […]
Trader Joe’s Extraordinary Bark
An interesting combination of chocolate, caramel corn, pretzels and cookie pieces. Dark chocolate and pretzels keep this bark from being too sweet. Nice packaging and an attractive treat due to a very uniform distribution of toppings and chocolate drizzle. Normally, I’d just randomly break up a candy bark, but this looks so nice that I […]
Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend Complete Salad Kit (vegan)
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 […]