Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, and in the fall. But what if all you want is a simple…
Trader Joe’s announced a recall on May 24th, 2023, for its Trader Joe’s Instant Cold Brew Coffee (SKU# 67436). This product may contain glass. Affected products have expiration date codes of 6/13/2024, 11/26/2024, and 12/30/2024. Trader Joe’s stated that no…
Chicken is one type of meat most of my family can agree upon. Not everyone likes beef or seafood. But if I roast a chicken, or if I dice up a chicken breast and serve it with some simmer sauce…
This post contains affiliate links. Trader Joe’s has a reputation — a well-deserved one, I think — as a more upscale, exotic store. TJ’s stocks some stuff you don’t see in many other places, including some things so different that…
One of my college friends spent several years living in South Korea and teaching English. She sometimes talks about missing certain foods she enjoyed there, including kimchi, bibimbap, and choco pies. If you’re craving Korean food like my friend, Trader…
For being a smaller grocery store, Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, has a large selection of drinks including juice, sparkling beverages, tea, coffee, and alcohol. My husband and I like a lot of their teas, including their…
Trader Joe’s Cleansing + Conditioning Hair Wash is not a shampoo or a conditioner, but it’s a little of both. As their website explains, it’s a “co-wash,” which means it washes and conditions, but it’s not your grandma’s Pert Plus…
I love trying foods from other countries or foods that are inspired by other countries’ cuisines. I always enjoy visiting international grocery stores in my area to see what kinds of treats I can find, and a couple of years…
My family loves homemade mashed potatoes. I boil diced potatoes until they are tender, then toss them in a mixing bowl with generous amounts of butter, milk, salt, pepper, and even sour cream. Then I blend it all just until…
I always like nosing around in the small non-food section when I make a Trader Joe’s run. I’m accustomed to buying things such as hand soap, dishwasher pacs, toiletries, and laundry supplies from Aldi, a regular grocery store, or a…
