My Latest Trader Joe’s Obsessions

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Though we’ve only had a Trader Joe’s store for the past 4 years, I can’t remember my life without it. Even though in the most horrible spot in Birmingham (seriously, who decided to put a grocery store in the middle of a shopping outlet) but I push thru because Trader Joe’s isn’t just a store, it’s an experience. Seriously, I took my husband for the first time a couple of weeks ago and now he’s hooked. We’re thinking of making this a family tradition …. Pizza Sunday, Taco Tuesday, and Trader Joe’s Thursday (because whoever decides to brave the crowds and traffic to shop TJ during the weekend … God bless you!!)Here are my latest obsessions (FYI: this will be a recurring this on the blog because 1. Trader Joe’s is just that awesome 2. They are always coming out with new things and 3. I mean its Trader Joe’s … need I say more?)



Mango Sorbet

downloadHubby is a sorbet lover so we came across this and had to try it out. I wish I was joking but I went back the VERY next day and bought another one. Not that we ate thru the first one the night before but because Hubby was convinced they were going to sell out and take forever to restock. I love to crush fresh blackberries and add diced strawberries....so good and great for a low calorie sweet snack. 


Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

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If you haven't tried this seasoning on just about any and everything, you're missing out. I've seen this sell for over $20 on Amazon just so international shoppers can try the goodness that is this seasoning. Not sure if I would pay that much but you can rest assure at least 2 of these are in my cabinet at all times


Hot & Spicy Pickle Chips

pickles-collage-700x523Great for snacking


Triple Ginger Snaps

71YVLGjgQ0L._SX425_portion these as soon as you get home so you won't get carried away...like I did...twice!


Kung Pao Chicken

97706-kung-pao-chickenA great dinner in less than 20 mins (I pair with the vegetable or cauliflower fried rice)


Beef & Broccoli

Trader-Joes-Mildly-Sweet-and-Spicy-Beef-and-BroccoliAnother one of these quick easy dinner in less than 20 mins


Cauliflower Pizza Crust

59139-cauliflower-pizza-crust Me and hubby have Pizza and Mojito's on Sundays. While he's basically been the same size since high school, I look at pizza dough and gain 1.7 pounds so we occasionally switch up our dough and this is a great substitution. Reminds me of a thin crust pizza


Mini Quiche Duo

imagegreat option as a grab and go for breakfast


Salt & Pepper Pistachios

image (1)I'm not a big fan of nuts (healthy but crazy in calories) but husband loves pistachios and apparently per hubby 'you can't find this flavor anywhere!'


Sweet Potato Fries

92157-sweet-potato-fritesthere are no words to describe how good these things are!


Soyaki Sauce

imageGreat on Salmon 


Oven-Baked Cheese Bites

image (1)great low carb snack


Chile Lime Seasoning Blend

image (2)their version of tajin but a little more lime flavoring


Greek Honey Yogurt

image (3)Great for parfait making (the only version of breakfast my husband will eat)


Crispy Rice Salmon Bites

66741-crispy-rice-salmon-bitesgreat snacking or when you're hungry but not full meal hungry


Non-Dairy Oat Beverages

Trader-Joes-Non-Dairy-Oat-Beveragewith my world being rocked about Almond milk, I'm trying to transition to oat milk. It's been a struggle but this has helped a little bit


Organic Spicy Taco Sauce

Trader-Joes-Update-Spicy-Taco-Saucewhat's Taco Tuesday without a spicy taco sauce? 


Soft-Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

tjs-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookiesI purposely leave these at work so I don't eat the entire bag while binge watching You


Creamy Chicken & Poblano Ravioli

creamy-chicken-poblano-ravioliLove meal prepping my lunch with this quick and easy pasta


Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa

chunky_salsa_tjsI've tried to make my own salsa and have failed EVERY SINGLE TIME!! This is a great salsa and tastes so fresh



That's my roundup of my current faves at Trader Joe's. Stay tuned next month for the home/beauty edition.
Alicia B Gettys
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