Happy Wednesday, friends!
I stopped by Trader Joe’s on Monday for my weekly shopping and found a few things worth sharing. ‘Tis that great time of the year at Trader Joe’s where there are both pumpkin items AND peppermint items on the shelves at the same time. I know any minute it’s going to be #christmaseverything there, but for right now, I’m enjoying the mix.
Should you be heading to Trader Joe’s anytime soon, here are some items you might want to consider…
This time of year, they have so many great broths including turkey broth too. From soups to stews, casseroles, briskets, you name it, I’m putting broth in everything right now.
Every single Christmas season I buy…
…these. BUT this photo is from last year as they’re now packaged like…
…this 🙂 . In case you’re on a mission to find them (like me!), look for them in a bag now instead of a plastic box.
Speaking of things I buy every year…
…these are seasonal and delicious!
I bought these two items…
…this box of dark chocolates and…
…the dark chocolate peppermint cremes for gifting. They’re easy to keep on hand any time I need a quick little something to give.
Speaking of gifts…
…I bought all three for stocking stuffers for my girls.
I thought this felt garland was SO CUTE!! I’m going to put it upstairs.
As you know, I have LOVED Trader Joe’s gluten-free pie crusts over the last five years, but this time around…
…I purchased the “regular” version of pie crust and puff pastry for my holiday pies and treats!
I buy a jar of both now every single time I go to Trader Joe’s. In fact, most weeks, I buy two jars of the sauerkraut. I eat these every day as I’m trying to get more fermented foods into my diet. I LOVE both of these!
Sheaffer told me to buy this as she swore it was better than any other shredded pepper jack. I bought it, and we used it on Monday night and LOVED it!
I *think* this one is new-ish. I made it with dinner, and it was really good too!
I have no idea what I’m going to do with these, but I already wish I would have bought three bags.
An obvious “add to car”.
These are super interesting! They’re not super sweet (like dessert), they’re snack-able little bites.
I managed to snag two before Ashby devoured the bag after school. These are really good!
These chips freakishly taste like stuffing. I am not really a stuffing person, but I am apparently a big “chip that tastes like stuffing” person.
I have never seen this flavor before, and I love it!
And finally…
…I didn’t buy one, but my heart did a little happy beat when it saw this seasonal pie 🙂 .
That’s what I bought at Trader Joe’s this week! Let me know if I missed something please!! xx
Elspeth says
I love all the seasonal food items this Time of year! Yum!!
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Laura says
1) I am with Sheaffer and they have the best shredded pepper jack. There was a shortage in 2020 at one point, and so many others just were not the same!
2) you need to try the stuffing flavored popcorn. I was quite skeptical, but it is delicious. I would say don’t think of it as stuffing flavored, just savory popcorn.
Mix and Match Mama says
I have not seen that popcorn yet! I will look for it ASAP!
Paige B says
YES! My store was sampling this Monday. I immediatly circled back to scoop up a bag. SO GOOD!
Lisa D says
I don’t know if the TJ’s gingerbread mix is in the stores yet but if you see it grab 2, so yummy! We top our gingerbread with a bit of whipped cream and the grandkids can’t get enough 😋
Ashley says
All of these look so good, I wish I had a Trader Joe’s nearby!! That Nantucket pie looks amazing!
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Kristen says
That cranberry pie is hands down the best!
kay says
The new little lotion trio is SO GOOD. My hands have already moved into desert territory, and absolutely nothing was helping. I used this lotion (it’s thick!) and definitely felt a difference. My favorite is the gardenia, and then lavender. Pineapple is okay? but the scents from those first two are UH-mazing.
I saw online that they are making Jingle Jangle for dogs this year? I haven’t seen it in our stores yet (we’re outside of Boston) but I am on the lookout for that!
Mix and Match Mama says
STOP! How fun is that?!
Annie Herrick-Dixon says
What does winter sangria taste like?
Mix and Match Mama says
It tastes citrusy with a bit of…hmmm…I don’t know…berry? It’s fruity!
Kacey says
Those peppermint baking chips are screaming “put me in brownies!!!” At least that’s the first thing I’m going to do =)
Kate says
Melt the peppermint chips over brownies right when they come out of the oven :). It’s my husband’s favorite recipe (but we usually use Andes Mints!).
Mix and Match Mama says
Delish!!
Laura W says
Try these white chocolate peppermint pudding cookies with those peppermint chips 🙂 https://www.copymethat.com/r/Ev26cP1ZA/white-chocolate-peppermint-pudding-cooki/
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you!!
Jill says
So fun! We got the gingerbread coffee creamer, so great!! And the new 1 lb chocolate bar…has a touch of caramel and crushed pretzels. We loved both!
AliJ. says
I bought those peppermint chips. I was at a Christmas party last year. A guest brought a variety of cookies but the one I loved was mint. She used Ritz crackers, the peppermint chips and coating chocolate. Melted the peppermint chips, melting chocolate together, then immersed the Ritz cracker in, one at a time. Omg, so good!
Mix and Match Mama says
I AM SO INTRIGUED!!!!
Julie Harris says
I know in previous years, you’ve needed to shy away from the Frosted Gingerbread Men because they weren’t GF. So, this year I highly recommend that you buy several boxes. They are our favorite holiday treat. I’ve been stalking our local store because they haven’t hit the shelves yet…just yesterday they tried to give me an apron to work since I’ve been in every day:)
Heather says
I went in for the garland and came out with everything but the garland 🤪 there is a cinnamon bun pancake mix that I’m bought and excited to try… after reading these comments I think I need to go back! The gingerbread coffee creamer sounds good!
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, I didn’t see the cinnamon bun pancake mix, so now, I have to go back! I need that coffee creamer too. I drink my coffee black, but it might be fun and festive occasionally Maybe I’ll go today?
Kathy Cather says
How can you eat kimchi!??? Sauerkraut ok, but kimchi 🤢. The garlic seems to seep out of your pores.
Mix and Match Mama says
A little bit goes a long way, but it makes even something boring super flavorful. Hahaha!
Amy Norcliffe says
Yum – Trader Joe’s is the best this time of year!! If you like those Thanksgiving chips you should give Keogh’s Roast Turkey and Secret Stuffing Seasoned chips a try – similar but so good!!
Alissa says
Did you see they have Jingle Jangle pretzels?! I grabbed a box thinking it was the tiny ones just covered in the all the items but NO! They’re legit big pretzels (not like at a sporting event but between a mini and large size) just covered with the assortment of Jingle Jangle items. I’m on the fence about them but they’re not bad! I just think I prefer the assortment in the tin can!
Mix and Match Mama says
I saw them but didn’t buy them…now, I feel good about my decision. I’m ready for the TINS!