There’s really no better way to start a Monday than talking all things Trader Joe’s 🙂 . I’ve been going at least once a week so far this year, and it always just makes my heart happy. Each and every time, I leave with some sort of new find that gets me excited. Settle in and start making your list, friends!! Happy Trader Joe’s-ing! xx
Why did it take me so long to buy this??? You girls have been telling me to buy this frozen rice for over a year now, but I didn’t put it in my cart until a few weeks ago. When I went this last Friday, I bought more. Not only is it so convenient and easy to heat up, it’s delicious!!
Sheaffer told me to buy this and sprinkle it on everything…but especially avocados. I did, and she was not wrong. My morning avocado toast is now even better!!
Ashby and I have had this for breakfast so many times over the last few weeks. Delish!!
Speaking of which…
…I used to buy avocados individually, but now, I buy two or three bags of these avocados each week. They’re the perfect size for individuals or use them all for a bigger batch of guacamole.
All of the components are from Trader Joe’s. Gluten-free bread, avocados, chopped little tomatoes and the Cuban style seasoning 🙂 .
I had no idea a spicy banana could be so delicious!
I eat them like candy!!
Give me alllllll the relish!
These are a great little snack (or dessert)…they’re great with coffee.
I’ve made cod now twice and used this sauce. In fact, I’m making cod for dinner tonight and using it. It’s so good!
Okay, you know we’re obsessed with the truffle version of these cheese crisps. We’re so obsessed that when I saw this new tomato and chili version, I almost didn’t buy it…but I am so glad I did because I love them! These are SPICY and make me HAPPY! I hope this isn’t a seasonal item (the cheddar and truffle versions are there year around) because I want to buy them every time. They are spicy though…so if that’s not your jam, don’t get them.
Well, this is just the perfect bar mix.
We really like black bean dip often served at Mexican restaurants . This is found in the refrigerated section (by the dips) and really great cold…but extra great heated up. We used it up in one sitting of chicken fajitas!
Put these in the air fryer (oven or microwave work too) and enjoy with your lunch. I like to add two or three to my salads.
Why have I never had this before? Why? It’s amazinggggggggggggggg!
Lunch, check!
Do I even need to explain? You know how I feel about pickles. I do think these are seasonal, so hurry while they have them in stock!
For the Mades 🙂 .
My kiddos love squeeze yogurt, but we hadn’t even tried Trader Joe’s before. This was gone in about two days. They loved it! It comes in strawberry too.
These are g-free and perfect little after dinner bites for Kensington!
Woohoo! I really like their body butters (especially for Madeley’s dry skin). She smells extra delicious now!
Also, don’t forget that I have this too…
…my First Timer’s Guide to Trader Joe’s! In that post, I even include a printable shopping list for you.
Annnnnd…if you want to see even more of my favorite Trader Joe’s finds, you can by clicking here…
Trader Joe’s Faves PART 1 (from February last year, so most of these items are currently in store!!)
Trader Joe’s Faves PART 2 (from May!)
Trader Joe’s Faves PART 3 (from August!)
Trader Joe’s FALL FAVES
Trader Joe’s Faves PART 4
Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free
Trader Joe’s Lately from July 2020
Trader Joe’s FALL FAVES Part 2
Trader Joe’s November 2020
Trader Joe’s December 2020
Trader Joe’s February 2021
Trader Joe’s March 2021
Okay, what have you been buying recently at Trader Joe’s? I love all of this fresh spring stuff they have right now! It’s delightful 🙂 ! xo
Erika Slaughter says
I can’t even remember the last time I went to Trader Joe’s. Too bad they don’t hVe a grocery delivery or pick up service!
Mix and Match Mama says
You should go today!!
Alexis Murrell says
Some of my favorite posts!! I went yesterday 🙂 We are making your chicken and rice slow cooker soup (for the second time) for dinner tonight!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!!! Enjoy it!!!!
Kelly says
TJ’s Wine Country Chicken Salad is my very favorite! ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh! I really like that one too!! With a few crackers, it’s an easy lunch!!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Everything looks so good! The citrusy garlic blend is my kind of seasoning! 🙂
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Sarah says
I love this post!! What are your top breakfasts and snacks in a typical day right now? Also, do you ever have a treat after dinner? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Sometimes, I get something at the end of the day, but most of the time, I don’t. I like the mixed nuts, a little cheese…things like that in the afternoon. Sometimes, I’ll have a handful of the dark chocolate almonds. I’m not super picky nor consistent. Breakfast is usually a scrambled egg, one of their cauliflower frittatas, a protein pancake…something like that.
Sheri says
Did you guys stop having a brownie every night?! I loved that idea. 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
We have! You know, the whole gluten-free thing got us off the routine and we just never picked it back up.
Elspeth says
I love these posts!! So fun and it makes me want to go shopping haha!
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Sue in Oz says
Wish we had Trader Joe’s in Australia….
That Grapefruit Body Butter sounds like another great excuse to kiss and cuddle Madeley even more! You can never give too many cuddles 😀
Alicia Fedell says
We love the power berries with mixed nuts. They used to make a trail mix with the power berries that you could buy, but now you can only get the power berries. A handful of the nuts with the berries is a great snack!
Shannon says
LOVE Trader Joe’s! The closest one to me is an hour away, so I stock up whenever I go. Quick question… you said you were making cod soon. I made homemade fish & chips recently, and my whole house STILL stinks from the cod! Any tips for getting the smell out? And how do you prepare your cod? Maybe the frying here is what made my house smell so bad!! Thanks, Shay!
Mix and Match Mama says
I mean, it’s not great making fish at home. I just keep the vent on the rest of the night and it takes care of it.
Shannon says
Yup… I hear you! And I light LOTS of candles!!!!
Amy A says
Put a small bowl
Of vinegar out after you are done. Next morning, smell is gone!
Mary says
To remove cooking odors I suggest a good quality essential lemon oil and diffuser! I use DoTERRA and the results are great!
Sheaffer Sims says
Okay, the rice and the bar mix are on my list. You know what the rice will be fantastic with? THE SALMON!!!!! You also need to add the roasted broccoli to your list. By the lettuce.
Mix and Match Mama says
Sheaffer, I went specifically to get it and IT WAS SOLD OUT!!! What?! What?!
Kelly says
Shay, I was thinking of you yesterday while shopping at TJ’s- I just got the Trader Joe’s French Roast coffee Keurig pods and thought you’d love! I also just got their pimento cheese dip with red peppers- so hard to not eat the whole container at once!
Dana P says
I love to ask the employees what they like! One of them said the frozen Japanese fried rice (?), fajita sauce, jalapeño sauce, lentil curls dipped in hummus, and any of the ice cream. I personally had to cut myself off from the coffee ice cream and marshmallow sauce (from Walmart)-it’s fantastic together! I think you would really like the mango fruit snacks with jalapeño, too. They’re really good, but too spicy for me!
J.Michael Rouen says
Really like the horseradish potato chips but they are sold out quickly. After inquiring I was told seasonal. Potato chips? I would think they would be a sraple like their other chips if so popular.
Barbara says
Love the TJ strawberry lemonade. I do a splash with club soda and a squeeze of lime and lots of ice in my Yeti
Perfect afternoon drink
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Mix and Match Mama says
I just saw that but didn’t grab any. Adding to list!!
Jennifer Henke says
I rarely buy anything not marked “certified gluten free”, I don’t believe Trader Joe’s products are certified (at least not all). How do you know the safety of the product and avoid cross contamination? Or does Trader Joe’s have a statement I am unaware of? I would love to shop there but have always been hesitant. Help and Thanks!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
When you get to the store, they can give you a list of their gluten-free items (including seasonal ones). That makes shopping much easier because many, many things are not specifically marked.
Kim says
I had no idea. I will definitely do this next time I shop there! Thanks for the tip!
JoAnn Matthews says
I started shopping at Trader Joe’s years ago, with my daughter in CA. They used to have Asian frozen greens that were spicy and delicious… You could serve them over organic frozen rice and it was way better than going out for Chinese… Then suddenly about five years ago Trader Joe’s stopped carrying this product!!
PLEASE Trader Joe’s… BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Asian frozen greens that are spicy?! Please bring them back, TJ!!!
JoAnn Matthews says
I fell in love with Trader Joe’s years ago, with my daughter in CA. They used to have spicy Asian frozen green beans that were spicy and delicious… You could serve them over organic frozen rice and it was way better than going out for Chinese… Then suddenly about five years ago Trader Joe’s stopped carrying this product!!
PLEASE Trader Joe’s… BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Brittany H says
Proceed with caution… That pub cheese is HIGHLY addictive ;). I’ve had to ground myself from buying it! haha
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my word, it’s AMAZING!!!!!!
Jenny Brady says
Next time you’re there buy the Zhoug Sauce, it’s next to the pesto and hummus, etc. I promise you will love it and I’m honestly shocked I haven’t seen it on one of your lists, at least I don’t think I have. It’s like a spicy Chimichurri but made with cilantro instead of parsley. We put it on EVERYTHING…tacos, mix in with guacamole, mix with creamy salad dressings, dip veggies in it, I drizzle it on those same Falafels and salad, over grilled meat, on a burger… Seriously, it’s one of the best condiments ever. Our closest TJ’s is two hours away and it’s always time to make a trip when we run out of Zhoug Sauce.
Biral says
I got the Grapefruit body butter yesterday! It smells so good.
Julie says
Love all things TJ’s! The frozen brown rice is REALLY good too, FYI. Not the organic brown rice, just regular brown rice. We use it for everything. This is random, but my friend recommended their onion salt and it is AMAZING. Good on eggs, avocado toast and even pasta! And I’ve been having a moment with TJ’s sourdough bread too. It’s great for avocado toast. Thanks for all these recommendations!
Shelly Nutt says
I live just around the corner from TJ but am new to the area and every time I’ve been, I end up wandering around, not having any idea what to buy.
Thanks for the First Timer’s Guide, this will help immensely!
Dena A. says
I know it’s not Trader Joe’s but they are not seasonal. Utz has a dill pickle flavored potato chip that are so yummy. I just ate mine for lunch.
Debra Carltock says
I love Trader Joe’s!!!! Every one is always so nice and helpful!!! Thanks from Debra Carltock!!!
Jenna says
I recently purchased the cauliflower and kale gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. Soooo so good!! I pan fried vs cooking how the bag directs, highly recommend!! Also- I always stock up on the TJ’s salsa authentica, seriously the best salsa ever IMO! ?
Kristin Rabinowitz says
Awww man, I just went to TJ’s Friday – guess I’ll have to go again soon?. I just found Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Thins – and the ratio of dark chocolate to pretzel is ?.
Cindy says
The gluten free chicken breast nuggets. We like them in the buffalo salad mix…..so very very good.
Mix and Match Mama says
YESSSSS!! Me too!!!! yes, yes, yes
Ashley says
Do you still go to Costco? I feel like there hasn’t been a Costco haul post in a while LOL
Mix and Match Mama says
You know, I haven’t been going. When the pandemic hit, I didn’t go for months and months, then around the holidays, I went, but didn’t buy anything. I think now that we’re g-free and now that I’m shopping so regularly at TJ, I just don’t need Costco in my life. I don’t know? Should I try going again??
Ashley says
I haven’t been since the pandemic hit but when one of my guy friends goes I give him my order LOL. I especially love their refrigerated queso (Queso Mama White Queso) and I don’t think we can buy it anywhere else in Texas. Other than that…if there aren’t samples I’m not all that motivated to go. 🙂
Laura .....pinky shoes.... says
Sigh….here goes ANOTHER TJ s grocery list…(I love how I put an aggravated spin on this..like I don’t completely enjoy my version of an adult Easter egg hunt….TRADER JOES style….when I locate these items)….now…on with my list…garlic citrus blend….grapefruit body cream…(to go with my DELICIOUS smelling TJ s grapefuit candle)…frozen jasmine rice….added ….and the list goes on…..
Mix and Match Mama says
An adult Easter egg hunt…laughing out loud! I will never think of it any other way again. Bahahaha! xx
Becky says
Costco is our favorite for g-free stuff! Their cauliflower pizzas and gf cheese pizzas are great! Almond flour is a good price, so many cracker options in gf and chips/snacks. We have to shop there, we eat too much in this house for regular stores.
Sandra says
Given how much you love Trader Joes, have you ever listened to the Trader Joe’s podcast? You would love it!
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t?! Is there one in particular I should try first?
Elizabeth says
Oh my, next time you MUST try the coconut cashews (over with all of the nuts)… SO good!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yesssssss! I love them! They’re like eating candy!!
Lisa D says
Have you tried the Chile Lime seasoning? Yummy on chicken.
Mix and Match Mama says
yes!!!!! It’s so good!
Pamela says
I just tried their ” Hydrating Hyaluronic Body Gel Cream.” It’s great! I like using it right out of the shower or bath. It is dermatologist formulated, unscented, and good for all skin types. Yes!
Alexis says
Those chili lime rolled corn tortilla chips have been my obsession for several years now (like you!) but have you ever dipped them in the avocado tzatziki dip?! They did that as a sample once and it may be the single best thing I’ve ever tasted. ? Now I can’t eat them without it! Try it!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, buying the tzatziki next time!!
Kacy M says
Those pickle chips are going on my shopping list right now!! I’m also a fan of their tartar sauce!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love both of them so much!!!!
Lara says
I put the yogurt squishes in the freezer. The kids love them as “popsicles.” ????
Mix and Match Mama says
Great idea! Madeley is obsessed with them!!
Leah says
The Mexican cauliflower rice! So spicy and so good!
Mix and Match Mama says
Is it frozen?! Why have I never heard of this??? Thank you!!!
Julianne says
Fig and olive crackers made it onto our charcuterie board last week and I’m officially obsessed. Such a bizarre combo but especially perfect with a soft cheese.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am so intrigued!!!
Kasi Adams says
Hopefully they will come back with the patio chips this summer. I was obsessed last year. It was a combo of dill pickle, barbecue and something else… I was SO sad when they were gone!!