Millennials Try Each Others Trader Joe's Meals

Trader Joe's has us in a chokehold so we brought you the first food swap challenge! Join us as millennials exchange their favorite TJ's meals, tasting and rating each other's picks to find new favorites and hidden gems! #traderjoes #foodswap #food #foodswaps #salmon #beefsirloin #birria #birriaramen #friedrice #millennial #millennials #asianlatinfusion #cocoabutter
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[@ReelDreamer]

Ms. Chicken Nuggets and her frozen birria had some nerve complaining about the other dishes “giving frozen!” 😭

[@tippy310]

😂

[@terrianahill1562]

Literally I hate it when they try to down play other dishes to get a better score. Like girl yall all shopped at the same place

[@alaniwillis9367]

LMAO

[@annanuhnuh]

Well done beef person activities 🤪🙃

[@Gem_Arnae]

And was lying at that 🙄

[@shood35]

How do they complain about Kuree's dish so much and still give her the best score? Not to mention Kuree. How is she going to accuse every dish of being frozen but then use frozen meat in her own? This was one of the worst episodes.

[@ccluvshow]

Because everyone was loving and genuine

[@Ivvvvory]

I concur. She pissed me off real bad.

[@H34.rt.s]

Right? Kuree was literally searching for reasons to hate on their dishes

[@eb4478]

It’s not that deep

[@rita8274]

Dimitri seems so nice, the only reason Kuree won was because the other two weren't as harsh about scoring. "4.125" GIRL WHO SCORES LIKE THAT.

[@chantal_]

Someone who is trying to rig the game in their favor 🙄

[@RenayAdams-y1k]

She did that on purpose to make sure she won. I can’t stand humans like her. Play fair ma’am. You’re not a child

[@TheRealWickedMelon]

Probably a fair rating for frozen fried rice.

[@laylaistheonlyone]

@@TheRealWickedMelonit wasn’t tho 😑

[@PlainJane82]

It’s given frozen, for everything she eat , girl just eat it you know it’s good 😂

[@mikeshoulders3300]

Plus the meat that she use for her dish was frozen. It even says it in the ingredients.

[@monkeys123lol]

She had the worst dish too

[@journeywithjadaa]

like duh its from TJ's LOL of course its frozen

[@PlainJane82]

@@journeywithjadaa exactly!

[@kingtvt973]

Too old be saying it’s giving

[@michaelfranklin401]

No the first girl should have won Rematch

[@RonnieB215]

Fr

[@emorylamar]

Dimitri was such a great sport and was very honest and not rude with his critics bring him back again 😊

[@sexyhomeowner9345]

Yas

[@LilTomatoBoi]

The first girl should have won. Kurree rated every1 else too low.

[@brandnewcole]

💯

[@RonnieB215]

That plate looked 🔥

[@monicahall674]

I feel like she did it purposely too bc she wanted to win. They didn't even like her ramen and still gave her an 8

[@stormieweather8049]

Wanting well done steak and their go to being chicken nuggets tracks 😂

[@alanamccullah1978]

It’s just completely wild asf 🤨🥴 like huh???

[@88Sunshine88]

I thought she was gonna say the nuggets were for kids or something but no 😂😂😂

[@Jessilynn8806]

A guest judge was needed

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

Guest?

[@dariellesipple2759]

@@whoopsydaisy6389 I think what they meant by a guest judge is another judge or a celebrity guest who can judge the other contestants’ food without being biased and just focusing on judging by the taste and presentation of the contestants food. They should had one in this video 💯.

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

@dariellesipple2759 They corrected it to "guest" so it must have been a typo before.

[@RenayAdams-y1k]

Definitely because Soggy Noodle Lady cheated

[@HARTHEFOX]

There's always one hater that has NO clue what they're talking about in these videos. Ok Ms. Frozen Chicken Nuggets 😂

[@chantevlogs384]

You know this shh is rigged they were dogging that last dish yet they scored it the highest 😂

[@theedanishow]

yess, like where the guest judge when we need one

[@MsNekaa26]

I agree the girl complains about it from the beginning from the noodles and everything and she gave it to 8 I think that's a little weird

[@HARTHEFOX]

This is why the blindfolds were appreciated 😅

[@cantplaywitmyyoyo]

Or maybe they edited it that way so you wouldn't assume she won based on their comments

[@Gem_Arnae]

It's because they gave genuine scores and hers were not. Almost always the person who's full of it ends up winning for.this reason

[@abby073]

“Aeoli Oli” girl WHAT 😭?

[@CharlieCabralos]

I was too stunned to speak after she said it lmaooo

[@aielianna]

you know how black ppl is 😭

[@Gem_Arnae]

It was definitely pronounced wrong. Idk how it's properly pronounced because we don't have a trader Joe's in my city but I know that picture shown was not spelled Aoli lol

[@georgemoustakas4030]

@@CharlieCabralos The woman was too stunned to speak-

[@BAW5tawn]

I was like GIRL, WHAT!? Sound it out with me....🗣AH-GLEE-OH OH-LEO🤣

[@iseeyou4418]

How does this auntie complain about the other foods being “frozen” but she came with a frozen meal herself?

[@carligirrl]

Kuree's hating on the frozen section, but HELLO that's the point of Trader Joe's. You take the partially prepped items and mix them together in unique ways to make a meal.

[@hijabibeautiful]

Her birria was frozen as well. She’s just a hater

[@TheLexNTaeWay]

Kuree should never be able to compete again.. she’s not giving honest reviews, a guest judge definitely should have been involved in this episode. Kuree knows marylanae meal was better than hers because she even second guessed the meal she brought by saying “this is good I’m a little bit afraid now” she was underrating meals on purpose. MaryLanae you WON baby, us as viewers couldn’t even taste it but KNEW your meal was a hit !

[@guccigucci456]

Ngl I think y'all are doing a lot. She gave very fair scores.

[@TheLexNTaeWay]

@@guccigucci456shuddapppppppp she was hating it’s my opinion lemme alone.

[@guccigucci456]

@@TheLexNTaeWay She dead wasn't. She big up'd all of them and was consistent with the other competitors scores but because she won y'all mad.

[@myya4885]

But she literally gave a 7 when he gave an 8…and 5.2 when she gave a 6, their ratings weren’t far off so how y’all mad at her scores

[@guccigucci456]

@@myya4885 Exactly!!!

[@EricasEndeavors]

Nah I’m mad that the first girl didn’t win because the winner was definitely giving hater 😂😂.

[@heatherwhite2788]

Frozen hater 😂

[@nursecpierre]

The guy talks like a true foodie! Love it

[@brandnewcole]

Yo, they LOVED Mary Lanae's cooking. She won! The other meals were definitely on the struggle bus.

[@Mdb0514]

Dimitri is adorable. He’s a true TJ’s fan.

[@FLashYNIGERIAN]

Y’all needed a guest judge & side eye to “it’s giving frozen” for everything & then also served frozen as well. HMPH

[@chantal_]

Kuree definitely gave the other 2 dishes low scores to rig the game in her favor. Sad part is, it worked. These games should ALWAYS have a 4th unbiased judge.

[@meowysolarss]

the scores they gave the meals hardly correlated with their comments on the meals.

[@ChellyTheGreat]

First girl the real winner

[@crimson8k]

Marylanae may not have won the competition, but she is winning at life. Even thought the dish wasn't something she would normally eat. She still recognized it as a good dish. Most people would have given it a poor score, but she could look past her own tastes. It's refreshing to see someone like that.

[@PatienceMarie88]

Don't got time to throw something in the crock pot? Girl, you crazy 😂😂.

[@gabrielaleyva6390]

That first dish won hands down and Ms Frozen chicken nuggets should’ve had the lowest score…Smh

[@EwwwJermss]

Dimitri knows what's up with the Italian sodas at Trader Joe's! I recently tried the Italian blood orange (shut up, it's fucking red!!!) soda and became OBSESSED. I currently have 3 bottled on deck rn lmao

[@tarachristie933]

Maybe it means it’s made from blood oranges?

[@EwwwJermss]

@@tarachristie933oh definitely, but the parentheses was a reference to something that went viral on tumblr back in the day 😅

[@heem3991]

The French berry is the one

[@amarie_07]

It’s giving frozen 🙄that bob is giving frozen and this episode is giving rigged

[@ventaliq]

😂😂😂

[@SimplyE_Renee]

Not "frozen bob" 😂😂😂💀☠️⚰️🪦

[@jazzinikki01]

😂😂😂😂

[@RenayAdams-y1k]

That young lady gave that super low score on purpose to make sure she won. I’m sure she watches enough to know that giving some a score like that would increase her chances tremendously. lol. It literally knocks one person out of contention. Can’t believe they let her do that

[@myya4885]

How was it super low when it was damn near the same score the other girl gave

[@johnjohnrn8655]

They graded poorly. How does a meal you won’t finish get An 8

[@deeluu7560]

They all do, another episode I watched the person said they would ask for their money back but then gave it a 7 🤔 smh 😂

[@dandles2010]

That first dish looked amazing. The ramen looked good, too. I liked how they were critical but din't ding the scores.

[@heidibass2389]

So everything tastes frozen, huh?😂

[@pathetic2399]

She would know lmaooo

[@honeydip820]

This chicken with the glasses don't even know what a cashew looks like. And of course it's giving frozen, it's FROZEN!

[@youaintgettingmyhandle]

Funny, I’m going to Trader Joe’s now. 😂😂

[@kenyanicole4162]

We needed the guest judge for sure 😂

[@kjefferson1501]

First of all, how did they audition for this?!???? How am I not on this video?!?!? TJs Is more than following, it’s a lifestyle!!! And any girlie knows to join the black girls in Trader Joe’s group!!! Where was I for this video?!??

[@Alchewand]

i think a lot of them work at buzzfeed/know people who do

[@Tereshayify]

There’s a link to apply to be in videos in the Description!

[@bituinl]

Good luck with that

[@AlluringRenee]

She doesn’t associate with Trader Joe’s anymore because they didn’t give her flowers and coin.

[@KD-vg1kh]

She didn’t deserve to win frfr the first girl did the best

[@babyfather]

i would eat tf out that fried rice

[@famliy60]

I don't know why yall gone put that recipe up there. We're not making that $hit.

[@Aianna.]

Dimitri food looks good tho

[@mohaumpota1532]

I know! It looked quite appetising;😅 he looks appetising too but let's only focus on the food! 😏

[@beewheatley]

I feel like Mary’s should have won! But all the dishes I’d try 🫶🏾

[@drubert1981]

Why are they talking like anyone actually cooked this food on their own. These are precooked meals.

[@prettyblkgyrl74]

I love Dimitri's vibe... 🤎🤎🤎 All 3 of the dishes looked good 🤤😋

[@nancy0ls]

I love the guy 😂 he’s nice, he’s there to eat, and he tries with his food 😂🙏🏼

[@clayp470]

Oh wow! Oh wow! Oh wow!!!! Sis was at a loss for words! 😂 6:58

[@JasonWan88]

says its birrira ramen... not even ramen...

[@MOTHERTRESSA]

I feel like they played Dimitri.

[@nancy0ls]

She’s hating on freezer but used ramen 😂😂😂😂

[@BrunchwithLexii]

Baby she said everything is frozen lol Ms.Chicken nuggets

[@TashenaJ]

I knew I recognized that voice it hasn’t changed since high school! Hey Dimitri! ❤

[@MsMissdimples]

This is giving semi-homemade with Sandra Lee 🤣

[@angelamaniscalco1247]

“It’s very spicy” *5 seconds later* “I would like to add more spices and pepper” lol what

[@slkric1724]

Trader Joe’s is ok, but it's super expensive. I might go there if I was making a special meal, but there’s no way I would do all my grocery shopping there.

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

Expensive? What ate you buying there?

[@slkric1724]

Everything there is twice as much than a regular grocery store.

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

@slkric1724 Must be a regional thing. Sorry it's that way where you live because they have some excellent products.

[@slkric1724]

@@whoopsydaisy6389 Your right they do have some nice stuff. But most of the people where I live shop at Whole Foods or Jungle Jim's. But they all are nice stores, it just depends on how much you want spend.

[@SoufBySoufeast]

Ma'am trader Joes is ALWAYS a lil more expensive than the regular grocery store chains ​@whoopsydaisy6389

[@zariahsanders7738]

You guys should do deviled eggs if you haven’t yet, I feel like that would be a good video

[@Moondragon1821]

That would be a good one. Cause damn I've seen some crazy deviled eggs in my time. Would be funny AF. xD

[@alaneofmyown]

It’s always that one person 🙄 that stiff ass cubicle job wrap.. Mary Lanae’s dish looked good

[@gov2155]

I'm just trying to find Dimitris insta cuz that boy is fiinee!!

[@_Dar_29]

I hope he comes back to these he's fair with the judging and super chill ✨

[@DanaMiller-wj9dt]

Amazing video! You always manage to make me smile.

[@harrisjaii]

So unrelated, but… I love the tone and texture of his voice. He def sounds like he can sing.

[@sabrinamathieu5235]

I’m glad I checked the comments and we are all on the same page 😭

[@BABYGRLK100]

Ms. I eat chicken nuggets and like my meat well done needs to have several seats lol

[@Ivvvvory]

They needed me in this episode. I definitely would have cheated cuz I would have provided 2 go to meals, drink and dessert. Stop playing with me, PLEASE!!!!

[@RaiFamilyChronicles]

When it first started, I thought Kuree was saying “im a treat a h*e, treat a h*e” 😭

[@Vena08]

Beef sirloin is the true winner!

[@puxkx5827]

3:15 Homie just summoned Uncle Roger...😂

[@BlessinNoStressin]

The Buffalo Chicken dip and the Almond Chipotle Dip with the Elote chips….10/10 🔥

[@simmybunz]

There's definitely elements of each dish that I would love.

[@THEJEWS-b7i]

Shout out to my mom for teaching me how to cook.. girl bye u cooked a pack of noodles 😂

[@LostIn_Shadows]

The common concept to these episodes is always (someone hating everything for no reason scoring low on purpose) . Yall need to address them to be fair . Blindly make them try their own food and see if they are being honest . SOMETHING! This is getting old

[@Makenzie-b361]

I love some of Trader Joe’s snacks

[@sandranynj7118]

Love Trader Joe's. They just opened the first one in Harlem NYC two days ago!

[@nathansamson5023]

Wow Mary Lanae’s meal by far looked the best but she nicer herself out of a win. The last girl was just hating. Only reason she won with that sorry ass plate lol. Next time they should have a 3rd non bias judge.

[@santeeporter9659]

I love how every time these videos come out we all get irked by the same person lololol

[@TheJeanean]

Stop bringing petty people on here. Miss nugget lady complaining about “giving frozen”. wtf did you give?!

[@TheChristinahere]

I worked at a TJs a few yrs ago, and our deliveries came 3x/day. First we got frozen, then fresh (ie the refrigerated truck) then dry (ie everything else not frozen/cold). There is sooo little storage space in back (keeps costs down) that this delivery system is necessary. I don’t know what other stores do but I can guarantee that they are not getting deliveries 2x/week!

[@ConcededDoll]

Everytime she said beef sirloin roast ,, it killed me

[@armanij7031]

The kimbap!!!! And you gotta come during restock cuz it’s always sold out!!

[@DajanaeGottlieb]

I don’t know if it’s just me, but it’s so refreshing hearing people give credit to God 💕

[@Mullah.Creme0808]

I've never been to Trader Joe's before so now I gotta go and see what they're about

[@burrelleful]

This one was fun :) I love TJs

[@MsVRenee]

I like the idea of the Trader Joe's Meals

[@salinajones534]

as a employee who works at trader joes its fun to see what people buy and i try them so im happy to see this video !!

[@SaharaColeman]

Seems to me like MaryLanae shoulda won but Kuree was scoring low to make sure she had the chance to win. Also, Dimitri is a sweetheart and I love how he explains things.

[@kirakennedy8692]

I absolutely love sparkling grapefruit soda❤

[@brookeelizabeth7129]

Who is too busy to throw meat into crock pot 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MadeYaDay]

KUREÉ I KNOW THATS RIGHTTTT!!👏🏽👏🏽

[@MissTia0427]

Dimitri was so positive

[@kenefa7466]

The first girl has such a nice personality

[@Feelisahtee]

Aeoli Olie. Screaming 😂

[@letsgetdressed_sc]

Love MaryLanae's voice ❤

[@elisrodriguez8076]

The cashews being “very hard” is hilarious because whattttt

[@tracehughes3012]

This is suppose to be an ad for trader Joe's and so far they just talking straight shit about each other's meals 😭😭

[@armanij7031]

The “beef bittia” 👀👀

[@coisasaqui]

the second one looks beautiful

[@JoJoDancer1024]

I literally made the veggie fried rice and orange chicken for dinner last night lol

[@merivontrap]

Y'all did the Millennials so dirty with this one! Can we recast & run this one back? Maybe without TJ's involved... 🌚

[@luvnbball25]

This is the first time the biggest talker won lol

[@drif1140]

I love a good Trader Joe’s run! I don’t buy much of their frozen meals but the kung pao cauliflower and orange chicken with their jasmine rice does it for me every time when I’m in a bind!

[@bronzemack583]

I remember going to Tradarius Joe’s as a kid in LA. There was a small store located on Manchester and Sepulveda. There was always a long line.

[@khadejagregg1655]

Ugh ughn sir! Don't be getting those pre seasoned meats, that means that is old/expired and they just tryna cover it up but still make profit 😩🥴🤢

[@johnnyboy5505]

I heard this before too so I avoid those

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

It's not spoiled. It's freshly butchered meat that they season to appeal to lazy people and it works. 😂

[@Jazzykm]

MaryLanae, told the secret of the hours 😭😭. As a girly who grew up on Trader Joes since age 5 my mouth dropped, like 7:00. But her dish looked great!