October 9. 2016
For the mildly adventurous this is the more flavorful cousin to Trader Joe’s Steak & Ale Pies. Similarly, this pie heats up nicely in the microwave. While a little chewy, the crust is not soggy after heating. Considering it was heated in a microwave, the nicely flavored crust is fairly crispy. Instructions for oven heating are also included.
September 30, 2016
The large dark brown oily beans produce a bitter and somewhat watery cup of coffee. The bitterness has a short delay before hitting the sensory input of the brain. The initial bitterness subsides quickly after the first sip or two. However that’s replaced by a less noticeable lingering general bitterness in the whole mouth. It’s not a horrible coffee, it’s just not my cup of tea.
Of note is the new packaging. At least this is new to Trader Joe’s. The outside of the bag is a semi shiny paper. At the top is a resealable “zipper” style slot which allows access to the beans inside. However the zipper isn’t located on the top seam so the bag can’t be opened wide. The zipper placement makes it more difficult to get a scoop in and out to extract the beans. As the bag empties, the difficulty increases. Small hands are an asset here. Inside, the bag is lined with the usual plastic coated shiny foil. The bag is larger than a “normal” 12 ounce coffee bag. It’s somewhat surprising that TJ didn’t take some space on the bag to describe in their usual flowery language the new bag. Price $7.99 (12 ounce bag).
September 30, 2016
There’s nothing very special going on here. These were on the shelf for what used to be ALDI’s Oktoberfest, but in September. That generally means they won’t be around until next spring (Mayfest?) and next autumn. As stated on the label these are shortbread cookies. They’re a little on the sweetish side for shortbread. Additionally, as you can see, they’re half coated with coconut sprinkled milk chocolate. If you like shortbread cookies, and shortbread crumbs on your shirt, blouse or sweater, these will suffice just as well as any.
Price $1.99 per box (12 cookies) Calories 140 per cookie
September 30, 2016
I’m not sure how I acquired this wine (probably a gift), but I wish I hadn’t. With a medicinal taste that forced a face scrunch, there wasn’t much enjoyment in this wine.
Comparing to a fair amount of reviews on the net, my experience is surprising. The general reviews for this wine are quite good. That was not my experience from first opening, after exposure to air, and after a couple of days in the frig. Perhaps the wine is too young or I had a bad bottle but, unless you receive it as a gift, I’d pass on giving it a second chance. Based on the net, the wine is priced in the $10 to $20 range.
September 20, 2016
No, the label has not been photoshopped. The cheese has a strange taste to be sure. There’s a little bit of apple taste at first followed by a mild cheese taste followed by a little bit of sting on the tongue. The consistency is similar to a Muenster cheese, semi-soft and somewhat crumbly. This is not unpleasant overall and certainly very interesting. In fact after getting over expectations of what a cheese should be, it’s hard to stop eating. This is sure to be a conversation starter at any gathering. And if you’re by yourself, it’s likely to start a self-conversation.
Calories 110 per ounce (28g) Price $9.99 per pound
September 18, 2016
Uniquely dippable, even straight out of the refrigerator, that’s what this product is. Some might call it thin, but that depends on your needs and likes. The consistency is almost as fluid when cold as at room temperature. If you like your nachos hot, it also heats up well in the microwave on tortilla chips. Little pieces of jalapeno in the yellow/orange cheese add the heat which is about right for the claimed medium rating on the label. Unless you get a little piece of jalapeno, it’s not very spicy at all.
However, if you’d like to use this for cooking, read more. (more…)
September 4, 2016
The rice is nice, not as nutty as I like. The sauce is awesome, like a golf foursome. The heat is neat, but will sweat your feet.
The first taste starts as a nice multiflavored tomato based sauce which fools you into a sense of complacency while the heat starts to build in the mouth over the next minute to a level that will have most people calling the nearest fire department. The rice actually tastes better after a mouthful of high heat and helps somewhat to mediate the fire in the mouth. However, it’s best to have a glass of ice water around to help put out the fire. Phew!
The lamb comes in big chunks and is tender to a little tough depending on the piece. In contrast to some other recently reviewed frozen entrées from Trader Joe’s, there’s more meat than rice here. For people who like very spicy hot Indian food, this is a very good frozen entrée.
Calories: 390, Serving: Size 1 container Price: $3.99
Silky smooth versus little crunchies, that’s the choice between these two white chocolates. Both of these were rescues. That’s right, in helping reduce food wastage both were rescued from the clearance rack. These will fill you with love almost as much as that rescued pound puppy while tasting considerably better than that lick on the lips. And I’m sure that works equally well from the puppy’s point of view.
August 20, 2016
The beans are large and dark with a satin sheen provided by a moderate amount of oil. The beans have a ‘roast’, but not burnt, aroma. Lacking is a real coffee aroma. First sip of the brewed coffee is bitter. The coffee remains bitter throughout the cup with the usual lessening due to the coffee cooling and the mouth adjusting to the bitterness. The bitterness overwhelms any other characteristics of the coffee. This is not a cup of coffee I look forward to having tomorrow. Comparing to my review of another Trader Joe’s Sumatra coffee from 2015, this appears to be a very similar coffee. A very coarse (chunky) grind and strictly controlling the brew time helps eliminate some of the bitterness producing a better, but still bitter, cup of coffee. Nice can design.
January 17, 2016
There’s a weak sweet aroma on the cork with a hint of vinegar. Overall, it’s a pleasant start. For a red, the color is also on the weak side – a medium red transparent color with hints of pink. Maintaining the trend, a weak wine aroma comes from the glass once poured. The wine has a light to medium dryness in the mouth. There are no bad tastes or other bad characteristics. The wine holds up well in the refrigerator for days two and three. In fact it may improve slightly. Other reviewers average this wine at about 3.5 out of 5. It’s a little better than that in my mind.
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