Archive for the ‘Trader Joe’s’ Category

Bali Blue Moon Whole Bean Coffee – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

11/11/2015

TJ_BaliBlueMoonCoffeeIf you’re the only coffee drinker in the house, stick your nose in the can for about 10 seconds each morning for a pleasant wake up.  This is one of the best smelling coffees.  There’s a brief hint of chocolate when first opened.  After that there’s a very nice aroma that actually smells like coffee and not burnt toast.  That aroma continues with each opening until the can is emptied.

 

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Cafe Pajaro Whole Bean Coffee – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

11/11/2015

TJ_PajaroCoffeeIf you like a Starbucks style coffee, you’ll like this more.  The can says extra dark roast.  That it surely is!

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Jarlsberg Cheese – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

09/04/2015
Jarlsberg Cheese  Trader Joe's

Jarlsberg Cheese
Trader Joe’s

September 4, 2015

This is what we call in the US, Swiss cheese.  However, this time the cheese is made in Norway.  So don’t call it Swiss.  Call it Jarlsberg.

The cheese is; soft but firm, easy to cut, mild, and tastes like a mild Swiss cheese with sometimes just a very little hint of sweetness.  It cuts easily into chunks which are perfect for a cheese tray or noshing.  Trader Joe cuts and repackages this cheese from a wheel.  The new wrapping is just a bit loose, so don’t store it in your refrigerator too long or parts will dry out a bit.  It’s a good cheese and not horribly expensive at $7.49 per pound.

Price $7.49 per pound     Calories 100 per ounce (28 g)

Pontificis – 2013 – Wine Review – Trader Joe’s

09/04/2015
Pontificis GSM - 2013 Trader Joe's

Pontificis – 2013
Trader Joe’s

Today we have a French table wine that’s perfect for an everyday meal because it’s both good and inexpensive.

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Bay Blend Whole Bean Coffee – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/25/2015
Trader Joe's Bay Blend Whole Bean Coffee

Trader Joe’s Bay Blend
Whole Bean Coffee

For the west coast crowd, here’s a Trader Joe’s ultra dark roasted coffee for consideration.

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Cheddar And Horseradish Potato Chips – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/25/2015
Trader Joe's Cheddar & Horseradish Potato Chips

Trader Joe’s Cheddar & Horseradish Potato Chips

$1.99 wasn’t too much to lose.  With a flavor combo like this on the bag, I couldn’t leave them on the shelf.  Curiosity got the better part of me.  Maybe it was the worst part, because it sure didn’t turn out so well.

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Smooth And Mellow Whole Bean Coffee – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/01/2015
Smooth & Mellow Whole Bean Coffee Trader Joe's

Smooth & Mellow
Whole Bean Coffee
Trader Joe’s

Smooth and mellow?  Reasonably so.

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Vegetable Biryani – Food Review – Trader Joe’s

08/01/2015
Vegetable Biryani Trader Joe's

Vegetable Biryani – Trader Joe’s

Somewhat disappointing.

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Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux – 2014 – Trader Joe’s – Wine Review

06/16/2015
Sauvignon de Seguin - 2014 - AOC Bordeaux

Sauvignon de Seguin – 2014 – AOC Bordeaux

Today’s review is a white Bordeaux.

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Trader Joe’s Goat Milk Brie – Food Review

06/16/2015
Trader Joe's Goat Milk Brie

Trader Joe’s Goat Milk Brie

Cheese, crackers and wine – what’s not to like?  Plenty.

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