Archive for the ‘Trader Joe’s’ Category

Charles Shaw Shiraz (2008) – Wine Review – Trader Joe’s

12/11/2010

Even though I always pick up a bottle or two of Charles Shaw wine when at Trader Joe’s, I’ve never written about one.  So here goes.  It’s a head-to-head taste test between the Charles Shaw Shiraz and a D’aquino Gaetano Sangiovese.  California versus Italy.  Good thing this isn’t soccer.

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Trader Joe’s Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Food Review

12/04/2010

Trader Joe just can’t be happy having one very good olive oil, he has to confuse us with a second one.

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Trader Joe’s Channa Masala – Food Review

11/25/2010

The crew will be climbing down from the rigging when this pops out of the microwave.

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Sangiovese Di Toscana – 2008 – D’Aquino Gaetano – Wine Review

11/20/2010

If I knew where I bought this wine, I’d go back and buy several more bottles.  This is a wine which almost any wine drinker can like.

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Les Caves Joseph – Bordeaux – 2008 – Wine Review

11/06/2010

The best red yet reviewed.  I’m about 90% sure this one also came from Trader Joe’s.  So look there first. (more…)

Trader Joe’s French Market Reserve Merlot (2007) – Wine Review

10/30/2010

 Some people might think there’s a problem sipping Merlot at 7:30 am.  No way.

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Trader Joe’s Pad Thai (w/ tofu) – Food Review

10/17/2010

Soggy noodles?  But they still taste good.

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Trader Joe’s Pinot Grigio Artisan Salami – Food Review

10/03/2010

No, you are not seeing double.  No, this is not deja-vu all over again.  This is a slightly different version of Trader Joe’s Artisan Salami.  This, the Pinot Grigio variation.

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Trader Joe’s Paneer Tikka Masala – Food Review – with Spinach Basmati Rice

09/25/2010

This stuff is exceedingly good.  I mean  it. 

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Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde – Food Review

09/08/2010

Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde bites.  But bites in the good way.

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