TRADER JOE’S MUST-HAVE FALL PRODUCTS!!

Here is a guide to all the Fall seasonal must-have products at Trader Joe’s. This haul showcases my absolute favorite items that you can only get during this time of year.
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[@stephanycolina1988]

I very rarely comment. However to the person who suggested Katie look up the pronunciation of words before filming. Really? The woman comes home, from her job and sets everything up. All for our benefit. She is willing to learn how-to pronounce unfamiliar words. There is no reason to be judgemental. Let us treat others the way we would like to be treated!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you ❤️

[@SC-pl9fs]

Agreed! Totally ridiculous to suggest that. Katie, you are doing a great job on your videos! I don’t care how you pronounce things. I’m a working mom too; can’t imagine coming home from work and doing everything you do. Set-up, filming, editing, and then AGAIN for the taste test. Thanks for all you and your family do for us!!

[@TheBlackfuschia]

I don’t think whoever posted it meant it in a malicious way. It’s just when things from your culture are constantly mispronounced and people don’t bother educating themselves it’s mentally exhausting. When we constantly have to go to Starbucks and give fake names because normal people can’t pronounce it, or will butcher it it’s chipping away at a piece of our identity. Step 1 is educating people and desensitizing them to the ‘uncomfotability’ and ‘foreignness’ of it. Love Katie and her videos, and know she works really hard, but just wanted to share my perspective. It’s expected that people pronounce words wrong so I don’t blame her, but it also makes us appreciate x100 anyone who pronounces things correctly.

[@SC-pl9fs]

Well, I’m Mexican American, and it doesn’t bother me when words from my culture are mispronounced. I’m mean, look at my last name! It gets butchered all the time, but oh well. I’m not going to expect anyone to know how to pronounce my name or do research on how to pronounce it. I guess I have other things to worry about. Have a great day, everyone.

[@stephanycolina1988]

It can be annoying, true. I have even laughed at people's mispronounced words. That doesn't change the facts Treat others the. way we wish to be treated! I live in what is considered to be a tri-culture state. When I go somewhere I do not make apologies for my name. I pr

[@joeyjonesSoCal]

Ghostbusters themed T-shirts: this week and last week 10 out of 10!!!

[@KatieHespe]

Haha just wait for the taste test!

[@camillemayers103]

I LOVE Trader Joes!

[@pamelagoode7499]

Thanks for the haul Katie! You are always so upbeat. It really helps me zero in on what to buy when I go to TJ's.

[@norcalgal337]

I love this eye makeup on you! 😍🥰💖💚

[@susanshadley24]

Always love seeing the new items. I cannot wait for the refrigerated turkey gravy that’s made with white wine. It’s the absolute best.

[@sherylintheraw]

Tostones is typically a side. You know how you'd have biscuits as a side to a meal..same concept. Use it as the side for rice and beans dishes, stewed meats, beans and tofu/tempeh. In mofongo. You don't need to top it with anything per se just add salt to season at the bare minimum. However you can blend or grater up some vingerete with garlic, rice vinegar, chili flakes, oil maybe even add a little of the champagne vingerete you like. Use it like tortilla chips. Dip it in whatever you please🥳💃. Your hubby would love it with grilled chicken or shrimp. Don't go over board and eat half the bag at one time it might (will) hurt your chest and sit in your stomach like a cement 🧱 brick

[@GoodandDelicious]

Wait, what?! This was MY idea! I haven’t even watched the episode but saw this comment. I have been hassling them for years over how they need to have Puerto Rican frozen foods or just more Caribbean frozen foods. And I tag them in pictures of my packages and luggage full of goods that I take/ship to Puerto Rico. I just sent my dad and friend huge boxes full of fall goods. A store in Puerto Rico would do SO well.

[@sherylintheraw]

@@GoodandDelicious yes it's about time. The world doesn't know what they're missing.

[@nadinejoyce9038]

this is exactly what I was going to say to eat the tastones

[@carinacarroll1980]

The tostones, pronounced tos toe nes are delicious. It's my favorite way to eat green plantains. You can top them with refried beans, diced tomatoes and onions. Or you can eat them as is.

[@janelevy3214]

Hi Carina I see so many different toppings is based on where you from?

[@carinacarroll1980]

@@janelevy3214 probably. That makes sense

[@luciemewes614]

Oh my! Those maple sea salt pop corns. Wow! I’m a little behind. Last year you told us about the olive wood cutting boards. Magnificent!

[@pmartin142]

Hi Katie, sad I’m a little late to the video this week as my gf and I got engaged. I am Cuban and can give you a few ways to eat the new frozen Tos-to-nes which we are so excited about bc the Tostones currently in the TJ’s chip aisle are the best chip in the place. We eat a couple of bags a week and found an interesting and shockingly authentic tasting pairing in the TJ’s Vegan Pesto sold where the hummus is. Cubans usually eat Tostones plain or with a garlicky oil dipping sauce (somewhat like a chimichurri from Argentina/Brazil) or with “Mojo” (j sounds like h in spanish) which is a blood orange based garlicy marinade dressing Cubans put on everything to make it taste better. If you can find some in the ethnic aisle of grocery from Goya or Badia foods, give it a try in the taste test! All the best, Paul

[@pmartin142]

I almost forgot, there’s a recent Miami classic dish...the TOSTON BURGER. You use the Tostones as the bun, throw some tomato and lettuce and salt on it and you have a perfect beef, veggie, or chicken burger dish. great option for an impossible burger too.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I really liked seeing your fall favorites. Sometimes it gets overwhelming with the number of fall seasonal items, especially when I can't find some at my store when I am there, and I forget. It's good to have a shorter do not miss list. Can't wait to see the taste test of the new items. Thanks Katie!

[@KatieHespe]

Yay, thanks for your feedback as always, Gayla 😘

[@morningrain2265]

The Chocolate mousse pumpkins are my fav.

[@dianamorris3263]

oh my gosh! yay for tostones! rice and beans and salsa. You can also use them as your "taco tortilla" with soy chorizo. You can eat it with guac also. enjoy!

[@casebeth]

I love watching these videos to destress from work

[@rosecolouredglasses]

I always enjoy your hauls Katie

[@gitsnadine4568]

My family isn't crazy about pumpkin flavors but I bought the Pumpkin Brioche Bread and made french toast with it and my kids loved it. I already bought a 2nd bag. I plan on buying more and freeze them.

[@connie6410]

Love all of your hauls, Katie, thank you! Yes, please do must-haves for every season, it's so helpful

[@Couponmom90]

Love your hauls! Thanks for spending the time to do these. Also, it gives me minor anxiety thinking about the frozen items sitting on the counter during the whole haul hahaha 😂

[@KatieHespe]

lol no worries, half the time I stop and put the frozen stuff away because it gives me anxiety too.

[@MEmneina]

Awww!!! I’d love to see your dogs make a cameo to try the dog snack! How cute!

[@KatieHespe]

My dogs are in tomorrow’s video 😊

[@shellynoble3263]

My boyfriend and I love watching your channel! We live a few hours away from a Trader Joe’s. This helps us with our list!! And I LOVE your shirt!!

[@saraaceves6642]

Red Chili crackers are delicious! We had it with goat cheese and fig, Yummers!

[@donnakaymiller2532]

This is very helpful for me in creating my shopping list. The taste tests help too.

[@pennylane428]

You have a wonderful family and I really enjoy watching all of you and you’re the only person that I’ve seen on KZbin that doesn’t irritate me when they are eating in front of a camera😋 you go girl!

[@lesliemichelle5682]

Love your hauls,. Been following you for along time💕

[@maip2005]

Love these videos!! You always add to my grocery list!!

[@trenice2693]

Everything looks so good!!👌🏾😍

[@kellysmith6350]

We do the pumpkin rolls on Thanksgiving morning and Christmas morning.

[@klimtkahlo]

The pumpkin spice pretzels are dangerous. I bought after seeing them in your video and then just ate the whole bag in one sitting and didn’t even feel bad about it! You only live once!

[@KatieHespe]

Tell me about it! They are the perfect balance of salty and sweet.

[@NikkiScatch84]

I think they’d be too salty for me but I love the peppermint ones at Christmas time!

[@tyreebruce]

@@KatieHespe oooh. They’re sweet AND Salty. Yummmy. I sat and ate a whole bag of that maple popcorn. So good!!

[@ruthigarcia-lucero3290]

They are super delicious!! Unfortunately, they are done for the season, at least here in California. I called 5 TJoes and they are done sold out!!! Then I walked into a TJoes in Pasadena, and found 8 bags, I bought 7 (to share with family and friends). So, if you find them...grab them!!

[@debbiecanada8204]

Thank You for taking the time out of your busy day to show us all the new stuff at Trader Joe's I look forward to watching your videos 💖🎃🍁🍂🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 God Bless You And Your Beautiful Family 🙏🙏🙏

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to watch 😘

[@SamElle]

I love watching your videos before going to TJ! I’m literally addicted to your Friday videossss

[@KatieHespe]

Sam Elle, Queen!

[@yenniferpinales9495]

I grew up eating tostones it a Dominican dish. You can dip them in ketchup. My favorite way to eat is with fried cheese or salami or fried egg . Since you are vegetarian you can have them with cheese and add salt and dip them with ketchup the best . Hope you like them

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you so much for the tips! Ketchup is a great idea and eggs!

[@Sara-qg5vs]

I love eating them dipped in ketchup+mayo!

[@cocobubble2017]

Love your trader joe's hauls! Please keep doing them - you gained a new sub

[@themunch2]

Loved hearing your seasonal favorites! Thank you for that 😊

[@dorianamercado862]

Love these hauls! Tostones, I add garlic to them. Sometimes I put a mango salsa on top. Other times, chicken nachos but not with chips, I use the tostones. Or plane. I’m Puerto Rican so these are staple. ❤️

[@dorianamercado862]

*plain lol 😂 wow I have travel on my mind.

[@susierendle7216]

I love tostones! We get them at our local Cuban restaurant and they serve it with a garlic Mojo sauce. Sooooooooooooo good!

[@shernellagaya3536]

I love how excited she is all the time :D

[@siria3349]

I loved your suggestion for the Pumpkin Kringle and you were right it was delicious especially warmed in a toaster oven. 😋 I also bought the Apple cider hand soap and it was very fragrant. I went back to buy more and it was all gone.☹ So you're right, if you like something, buy it, don't wait.

[@kriziacollazo]

For the tostones, Mayo-Ketchup is a MUST 😍 sometimes I add garlic powder too.

[@florenceyoung1246]

I enjoy these videos so much and they are so helpful for planning my next TJ outing! Thank you!

[@KiKiL]

Katie, you we completely in on this haul! So many great items!🎃😍😍😍I absolutely love this video!

[@orentlicherl]

Tostones that are frozen are best done in the pain or baked. You can prob air fry. I cant believe so much of the country never ate plantains- tostones and maduros are everything

[@tkaufman5344]

They are almost finished building a store near us, so excited to finally get to try the products that you show us!

[@KatieHespe]

Woohoo!! 🎉

[@kimberlymelvin2571]

Wow, that's a huge haul! Thank you. I love the new momosas and picked up the Maple coffee. Tostones can be eaten with a meal, add a dipping sauce like guac or even the truffle ketchup would be good since they are a mild plantain.

[@janetcatalano8391]

I love your Trader Joe's haul and tasting videos Katie. I make a list of items from your videos that I want to get and it makes shopping so much quicker and easier. Love the Harvest soup you recommended. It's so good over roasted baby Yukon Gold cut up potatoes. Love their Pumpkin Body Butter. That's been a fav of mine for years. Got the pumpkin rolls in the frig section and the risotto (2 bags) but haven't tried them yet. I have to get the tostones!

[@sscott504]

That Garden Vegetable Soup is EVERYTHING! Taste like homemade...saves me the trouble of making from scratch

[@bonnie8215]

S Scott that’s funny coz I tried and didn’t like it! Oh well....

[@lindamcgorman5850]

And the sodium level is really high!!!! Homemade vegetable soup is so easy to make

[@lorettacali10370]

I used to watch you first thing on Fridays and Saturdays but so much is getting in the way.. finally watching at 12:15 am Sunday! Hope to get to TJs Monday. I brought the butternut mac and cheese to my folks tonight for dinner. I only got a s snack taste. Yum.

[@michelleperez9733]

We use garlic mojo dip for tostones Enjoy

[@T0TALLYDiFFiNT3R3STS]

Was planning a trip to TJ's tomorrow and didn't know what to look out for, thanks for uploading Katie !!

[@claudiavictorino13]

Hi Katie! Yes, please do this type of video for the winter too! That would be great!! ❤️Love your videos! You have such a cute family!🥰 Katie can you maybe recommend some good red & white wines & some good champagne for us now that the holidays are pretty much here! That would be great if you could do that for us!

[@deesjourney213]

I am so excited because TJ's is opening closer to me sometime soon. Currently we have to drive about an hour to get to the closest one but plans have just been released to build one about 20 minutes away!

[@laurawilliams1991]

You always make my Fridays and Saturdays so happy, Katie. Thank you for bringing a bit of joy to my life.

[@KatieHespe]

❤️

[@tinadiggs7456]

"That butternut squash Mac & Cheese is the bomb also the Pumpkin Rolls!!! Delicioussss!!! TFS!!!

[@Yajairad]

Honestly I eat tostones with anything and everything! They really are amazing with Guac!

[@xochiltp7388]

I love tostones! You definitely want to season them with an Adobo seasoning (or salt, pepper, and garlic work great) You can eat them alone or maybe have them some jackfruit "carnitas" I'm gonna have to try them!

[@erlyne0]

I'm so glad you mentioned the sweet cream, even if it wasn't in your haul. It's absolutely delicious.

[@brittanybaril8746]

Here in Arizona we have a fast food salad chain called Salad and Go and my favorite salad their is they Bruschetta Caprese Salad. Made me think of it when you mentioned your love of salad and caprese.

[@Stephyyy_93]

I love salad & go!!!!

[@Sheniceathome]

Love your TJ hauls! I still can’t find the pumpkin brioche 😫😫😫

[@MK-fe4wl]

My husband is Puerto Rican and we will make our own tostones (pronounced TOAST-OWN-AYS if that helps) but if we buy frozen we will sometimes just eat with ketchup, or a salsa, guac, or sofrito. Really anything is great with them

[@sabrinaescalera9153]

Tostones with a garlic oil

[@cyak9475]

Love this for fall and Halloweenish. Yes, please for Thanksgiving and Xmas and other holidays. Your videos are helpful and super yummy

[@jessicalim2764]

I love Trader Joe’s and your videos. Thank you!

[@skkeech]

Sour cream with the fried plantains! YUMMY!

[@ivanal.serranolachapel6956]

Hey Katie! So excited to see tostones! Best way to eat them is dipped in mayoketchup (mix mayonnaise with ketchup 3:1, and a crushed garlic clove) and pair it with your protein of choice. Very popular food in the Caribbean!

[@phyllisharrison2184]

Love seeing the new items!! I want to try the spaghetti squash spirals! Great video ☺️

[@cdf228]

I’d recommend the tostones with gauc and pico layered on top. They more of a side to whatever meal your eating but you’ll also find if served as an app at Columbia’s restaurants with gauc and pico.

[@KatieHespe]

That sounds delicious!

[@mariamayub212]

That was an amazing whole this week! I definitely haven't tried as many of the items as are coming in so I have to get on it when I shop tomorrow. I might have to try that mac and cheese if it's still there! Big hugs :-)

[@marissahatfield4206]

So excited for the Butternut squash Cauliflower Rice Risotto and the Butternut Squash spirals. I will definitely be stocking up on these keto favorites.

[@jessicamendez4773]

I put Ketchup on my Tostones! Grew up with my mom frying them! Yellow rice 🍛 with chicken and a side of Tostones😋

[@KatieHespe]

Great ideas, thank you 😊

[@lilayang303]

Tostones are AMAZING with a ketchup mayo sauce (just a mix of ketchup and mayo best home made and not from a premixed bottle)

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you so much! We tried them for the taste test and Tim said he thought ketchup would be good!! Glad to know he was correct 😊

[@seaglasschicks]

We dip our fried plantains in sofrito!

[@numb3rsfanatic007]

Katie I bought those egg frittatas (the ones with swiss cheese and cauliflower) and they are SO GOOD!! I'm normally not a breakfast person but I bought two boxes and went through them in like a week because they are so moist and flavorful! Thank you for talking about those, I'm going to buy them every time I go now!

[@adoptingjoseph]

I got the pumpkin brioche and it's so good. I couldn't find the madeleines, but I'll be on the look out next time.

[@terriarheghan3676]

I put salsa on my tostones!

[@vero9680]

I'm Cuban and we just eat the tostones plain!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you

[@MsMuffinMonsta]

Omg! Everything looks so good!! . .btw tostones are great with chimichurri sauce!

[@rockstar141luwina]

Super excited for the taste test!

[@kelliepatten3924]

Fabulous video! I've been enjoying so many of the pumpkin items. French toast tomorrow morning with the pumpkin bread can't wait.

[@Debbie2458]

We always leave room for three or four new TJ things. That Holiday Vegetable Hash is definitely on the list for this week's haul, and will add the Caprese Raviolis. I prefer Maduros (sweet) to Tostones (more savory), but when I eat tostones I eat them more like fries, but that's me.

[@tyreebruce]

On the Tostones. Pronounced Toast-oh-nays It’s a starch. Puerto Rican’s love them but so does my friend from Honduras. She serves with Mexican beans and cheese She said you can put cinnamon sugar on them too. They’re very versatile. I just love them!

[@asm8911]

🤨 my face when I heard plantain in chocolate! lol. can't wait for the taste test!!

[@devyanipersaud8564]

I think tostones tastes best with salsa

[@neetulal1020]

planten can b eaten with ice cream or maple syrup.

[@hdpicklestlc2599]

Love your videos and sweet family! I only get to Trader Joe's a few times a year due to several hours away. Your videos help me with my list and I'm planning a Fall trip soon 😊 I've been using pumpkin butter and maple cream in oatmeal and very yummy! Love Fall and pumpkin ❤ Thanks for all you do!

[@AskMiko]

Okay, I'm sold on the mac n cheese. I keep avoiding it, but it has appeared 3x on Instagram today and I saw it AGAIN in your video. I'll pick it up tomorrow! #letseat

[@KatieHespe]

You won’t regret it 😜

[@daniellaandreaortindlacost6741]

You can eat tostones with cheese. Warm it in the air frier , spread butter and put cheese between as a sandwich, or on top as a taco. You also can stuff it with chicken or beef for your husband. Also you can add any type of sauce on the top. We eat those a lot In my country (Venezuela)you can look on google "patacones". Those ones can be made with yellow or green plantains.

[@KatieHespe]

Great info, thank you!

[@marygrott8095]

Yes, replicating this firbthe winter items would be awesome. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you Mary!

[@lisapaciotta3426]

Loving the pumpkin items! I’ve gone pumpkin spice crazy 😝. The pumpkin spiced pretzel thins are dangerous!

[@madelinechriston8970]

Thanks for sharing. Passed up the pumpkin rolls....need to go back! I have the butternut squash mac & cheese but haven't tried it yet. Need to try the spicy pumpkin samosas.....

[@TheKrazeeasian]

Really enjoying your Trader Joe’s hauls!! Keep it up. I love it.

[@shanikab.3512]

Katie, it goes without saying. Another lovely haul for inspiration. Thank you for my weekly dose of Trader Joes goodies. Now can you please tell us where do you get your super cute tees. Asking for a friend LOL

[@KatieHespe]

Haha thank you! I got all the ghostbusters shirts from Macy’s. You will see tomorrow in the taste test it’s a family collaboration with our shirts. 😊

[@kathytodd983]

I’m new hi!!! Love Trader Joe’s!!!

[@1kbendig]

I am so glad i found your channel. I am addicted to the harvest chili. I like to toast a pita on the side, but might have to try the potato idea.

[@rukti8061]

I opened the maple popcorn today and you were so right!! I’m obsessed and I think I ate half of the bag in one sitting 😂😅

[@mgadkins1659]

Thanks. Made it out last weekend TJ and was able scoop up some pumpkin items.

[@yuliemulie2]

Best part of my Friday’s!!!

[@peteinla]

Katie!! My husband and I went back to TJs for the first time since last March! I've been wary about getting out grocery shopping (I know, I know, TJs has it all worked out)..at any rate, I went hog wild and we spent $700. My hubs wouldn't let me go overboard on the pumpkin stuff like last year (he cursed your name after I said last year, but Katie said to get all of these items!)....we were bummed that they were out of the Mac N Cheese...i will try again next week. Thank you for your videos!

[@KatieHespe]

😂😘 I am dying over this...your poor hubby never stood a chance. Girl $700!! I think you got me beat on a single grocery trip. This time of year is so fun and I love splurging on all these things too.

[@peteinla]

Katie Hespe we spent so much because we were stocking up on everything...but yes, we may have gone a little overboard. Funny, the hubs JUST said, so we only have those little pumpkin spice cookies and that pumpkin bread for a sweet treat? I almost slapped him, lol! He loves to snack late at night! Have a great weekend!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

The roasted vegetables are good. I'm glad they're back again. What I'm realllllly waiting for is the bacon wrapped scallops. I wish they were there all year round.

[@texastigress]

I have to agree that the pretzels and the Madeleines are so delicious and addicting! 🙂

[@catmama54]

Can’t wait for the taste test as I’m heading to TJ’s on Sunday but I already know I need that ravioli. Benson likes that butternut mac&cheese, wow as I found that very spicy and Inest hot buffalo wings but mine was very spicy . Nice flavor but I’ll stick with the regular

[@Animelover-y5c]

I’m Puerto Rican, we eat tostones with lime and salt OR some members of my family eat it with ketchup. Lol