You could make a dipping oil for crusty bread with that seasoning. I love your taste tests. I love how Tim supports you.
@annemunoz44077 ай бұрын
Oooo such a good idea
@lorid13487 ай бұрын
Might be strange of me to say but I love, love, love Katie's face when she really likes a food-so dang pretty!
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
That is so sweet. Thank you 😊
@anseladams237 ай бұрын
The price of the spring rolls might seem high, but just so you know, that is always how they are made traditionally in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. They consist of almost all vegetables, maybe some rice noodles, and a tiny thin layer on one side of tofu or shrimp. They are never seasoned, but sometimes have fresh herbs, i.e. mint inside. The dipping sauce does provide the flavor.
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
This is helpful, thank you!
@AlwaysHavingFun9517 ай бұрын
I think they're absolutely worth the price for me. My local grocery store makes these along with fresh sushi, so I always buy the spring rolls, and you get 4 small ones for the same price. I'll be buying the shrimp one next time I go shopping at Trader Joe's.
@klmjtr7 ай бұрын
My favorite thing is the green goddess seasoning and the green goddess dressing.
@NiftyNate-sy7gp7 ай бұрын
We love the frozen Cacio Pepe Spaghetti add some fresh basil and sliced cherry tomatoes YUM!!!
@Pattycakes2747 ай бұрын
I love the Cacio e Pepe frozen pasta meal, I add red bell peppers, spinach & broccolini to make it a bigger meal. So good!!
@jenl68117 ай бұрын
One of my favorites that I buy every week is the Lemony Arugula Salad. There's nothing like it anywhere else and I'd be sad if it ever goes away.
@juliegibbons49627 ай бұрын
I love that one too! I like to top that salad with the Argentina shrimp and the frozen corn that comes with cheese sauce …. It’s a nice “ladies who lunch” lunch!
@kristenahubbard33387 ай бұрын
The green beans with the beef less bulgogi and rice would be a great vegetarian meal. Can’t wait to try.😊
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@diananawrocki7387 ай бұрын
My ABSOLUTE favorite is the Cheesy Seasoning Blend! Every time I visit, I buy 20 + bottles. I sadly don't have a Trader Joes in my area, so when I'm there, I stock up!!
@Sarahthatponytailgirl7 ай бұрын
In the summer, I love the mango jicama slaw. It’s a great refreshing side or topping for fish tacos.
@janclodfelter22097 ай бұрын
Mandarin chicken is my favorite! Also the artichokes!
@kellystar3127 ай бұрын
I love the (frozen) spinach artichoke dip with pita bread! I also love the chocolate covered marshmallows, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and the (frozen) chocolate croissants. My puppy loves the peanut butter sticks and the freeze dried chicken 🙂
@user-by8mp7in7i7 ай бұрын
I love the Almond Croissants in the freezer section.
@aimeeyork63197 ай бұрын
Same❣️
@MsK_11117 ай бұрын
Those really are so good!
@Angel-qr3sb7 ай бұрын
Trying these!!
@elizabethyates81066 ай бұрын
Sounds yummy!
@umasubbiah96357 ай бұрын
My daughter is obsessed with the gnocchi Gorgonzola. We usually get 4-5 bags each trip.
@aimeeyork63197 ай бұрын
Same with my son💙🤍 He's loved it since he was 3!
@JozieLeePro7 ай бұрын
Favorite Trader Joe’s product: Chocolaty Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers. Total addiction. Must have them in the house. Sometimes my local store runs out so I have to drive 5 miles to the next TJ’s. No problem. Well worth time & effort.
@leighims7 ай бұрын
Me too !
@kolbywilliams93027 ай бұрын
I just tried the jalapeño wontons and I’m trying not to go back and eat the whole box 😂 they are sooo good!
@marygrott80957 ай бұрын
One of my top favorite TJ products is the Green Goddess seasoning mix! I put the on so many things. Among the discontinued items would be the chicken Chile lime burgers. I was really disappointed when those were discontinued.
@marygrott80957 ай бұрын
Great, honest taste test, as always! Katie, I REALLY like that you mentioned it would be worth it to make the spring rolls at home! If you could do more of that with future products, that you think are good but not worth the price, I think that would be helpful and very much appreciated. Woth everything being so expensive, it's good to know what's worth our money and what isn't. I don't mind paying extra for quality, but when it's basic, non-organic ingredients, it's often hard to justify high prices.
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
Yes so much this Mary! I will definitely make sure to mention this in future taste test videos.
@user-nw1rg1nc4x7 ай бұрын
Many things, but I always grab the Scallion Pancakes.
@CindyAnderson-tj1237 ай бұрын
Chocolate covered salted butterscotch balls, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and creamy polenta with spinach and carrots which was a frozen item that has unfortunately been discontinued. My husband loves the Chantilly cream vanilla bean mini sheet cake.
@lynnloehr15667 ай бұрын
Olive oil chips, chocolate covered almonds, coconut whipped cream, balsamic of Modeo are just a few of our favorites. Trader Joes is full of good things.
@KatieJoMikell7 ай бұрын
I agree with Katie those green beans were so delicious and I don’t like mushrooms either and I can eat those every day!
@yukjellybeans7 ай бұрын
My favorite only came around once it was like a sweet and spicy honey mustard thing. Oh my wow
@hellerjerry7 ай бұрын
tub of curry chicken salad always hits the spot
@AkoMati7 ай бұрын
Always fun watching you both esp the taste test!! It’s funny to watch Tim’s reactions - his honesty shows! 😂 The spring rolls look so good! it’s meant to be eaten with the sauce. And yes it’s pricey!! That wonton is so appealing. 😀. Thanks for sharing the fun!! 🤩
@tanyathienngern54947 ай бұрын
Good morning folks❤ I just wanted to say thank you so much for being YOURSELVES! I have been VEGAN for the past 35 years and am now disabled from a car accident. I do sit and watch various things daily on KZbin but I love watching your channel! I feel the honesty and appreciate it so much! Thank you 🙏🏽
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@nancyfasolino76077 ай бұрын
So sweet! 🙏🙏
@KatieJoMikell7 ай бұрын
Chocolate Babka at Trader Joe’s is my absolute favorite!
@sflamer12587 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honest and entertaining videos. I have a few TJ favorites: Plantain Crisps, vegetable fried rice, chocolate Babka, Merlot rid cheese, fresh grapefruit juice & fresh flowers.
@kimberlymelvin25717 ай бұрын
I had to think about the one product I can’t live without from Trader Joe’s and the one product I pick up every time I go. The first product is the Marula oil for my face routine. I never, ever want to run out especially in the winter. My favorite product is the vegetable fried rice. It’s so versatile and I can use it in so many different meals. ❤
@kimberlycaldwell98637 ай бұрын
Absolute favorite was the instant cold brew coffee with the red lid - I’m still holding out hope it will come back 🤞
@TexasGirl16337 ай бұрын
LOL!! Katie eating the green beans and then Tim with the Wontons😂😂😂
@tinymontgomerykitchen23347 ай бұрын
I was like, Katie girl, do you have the munchies?!😂
@cdemeli7 ай бұрын
Tim will love this description of the Cuy wine "Surprisingly mischievous elegant dry red wine. Intense bright cherry color with fleshy colored tears. Nose of juicy black fruit and pepper with a hint of fresh mushrooms in evolution.."
@tim_hespe7 ай бұрын
What the…? Mushrooms? Nawwww
@cdemeli7 ай бұрын
@@tim_hespe maybe you will become a mushroom convert. They are very good for you. Definitely an acquired taste. I love your facial expressions when you have to taste something with mushrooms or dill. Great videos by the way!
@sbloome777 ай бұрын
I went to TJ last week and they were giving out samples of the shiitake green beans…yes it tasted and smelled soooo good!
@darlenelynch74817 ай бұрын
My favorites are the pizza with ham, grilled onions, and gruyere cheese, the wine country chicken salad, and the Thai salad dressing.
@arthrodea7 ай бұрын
They discontinued the Thai peanut salad dressing!! I have been missing it.
@alicekelly49757 ай бұрын
@@arthrodeaI know, i really miss it too. Thai Dressing, California Pizza Kitchen brand you get at the grocery store is good, not as good as Trader Joe’s though.
@ziggy77727 ай бұрын
Our all time favorite is the now discontinued Hollandaise. I am still in mourning. It really was the best tastings.
@JulyMoon827 ай бұрын
I like a number of TJ products. One of my favorites that I haven't been able to get the past year is the Foursome Green Veggies (i forget the proper name, but it's something like that). It's such a good green veggie medly for a nice veggie side dish. The cold pressed pineapple juice, caramelized onion cheddar, and the soy chorizo are also at the top of my favorites list. 😊
@mariamayub2127 ай бұрын
Great taste test! My favorite item is the Greek chicken salad. I get two every week! Big hugs!
@julieschilling28367 ай бұрын
My alltime favorite was the confetti rice with lemongrass! I used to make a super chicken soup with 3 items...confetti rice, chicken broth and grilled chicken - all three ffom TJ's. Unfortunately, the rice was discontinued several years ago. A great loss! One of my current favorites is the Green Goddess seasoning blend. Wonderful on almost anything!
@broadzviewcartoons12927 ай бұрын
My favorite seasonal products are the Step Up To The Bar snack mixes (spicy & regular) and the Platinum Label Cabernet wine. Our weekly regular favorite products are the rosemary croutons, which pair perfectly with all the TJ's organic salad greens (arugula/baby lettuce, etc.). We also love TJ's frozen beef Birrea, sourdough bread, and the quarterly Kringles, which are a fraction of the cost of buying them online.
@beccamcneely94217 ай бұрын
TJ faves: kale chicken Caesar salad, Syrrah Toscano cheese dip & seasonally the gingerbread ice cream!!
@pameladonovan70687 ай бұрын
The lemon sheet cake with cream cheese frosting!
@mbf75437 ай бұрын
The Pepita salsa is my favorite TJ’s item.
@aimeeyork63197 ай бұрын
Just discovered this as an in-store taste taste and love it, too😋
@Alexhaskins7 ай бұрын
Does it taste like regular salsa? What do you like to eat it with? I have a jar of it in my pantry but haven’t opened it yet!
@marilouo43217 ай бұрын
my favorite is the Australian black licorice.
@KM-fk1jn7 ай бұрын
Yum! I cut the frozen coconut pancakes in half before popping them into a toaster oven for 10 mins at 325 degrees and they turned out great. Crispy outside and custardy inside. Tiny bits of fresh coconut and taro inside. Just like in Thailand!
@judysmith95527 ай бұрын
is it for breakfast or just a side with a meal.i love coconut
@andreabekius97477 ай бұрын
I love Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo! It goes great in pasta, chili, tacos etc.!
@cindynau80687 ай бұрын
I just bought the Aglio Olio seasoning too. I added it to the warm olive oil with parmesan cheese with the brown rice yellow lentil spaghetti pasta from TJ's. Delicious! My favorite TJ product has to be the frozen spanish rice. It is so versatile and flavorful to make great skillet meals.
@janenetz68487 ай бұрын
Love the Spanish Rice too! Along with Trader Joe's Chicken & Green Chili frozen Tamales! Absolutely Absolutely
@yvettewhite8287 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the truffle mousse pate . Great question Tim
@MsBeckly7 ай бұрын
I don’t think I could pick an overall fave but could certainly do so from each category! Current obsession is the coconut almonds. Fave discontinued product is the vegan nacho dip. My kitties’ fave product is the freeze dried chicken treats 😊
@aimeeyork63197 ай бұрын
YES! The Vegan Nacho dip was The Best!!!
@Cosifantutte2277 ай бұрын
My favorite TJ item--a roasted red pepper and eggplant sauce/dip. It's in a jar on the shelf for 30+ years. (It's called Ajvar in Europe and Middle East) With a soft naan or pita to dip, it's been a staple in our house for years. I loved their rice pudding but it's been discontinued. :( Oh and I love their fiber bars.
@Laurenegust857 ай бұрын
I got the jalapeno wontons but haven’t tried them yet but im excited! I’m regretting not getting the green beans now! I wish the spring rolls came with traditional peanut sauce.
@1littleway7 ай бұрын
What a cute sweater/top! I want one 😊
@saleitasmith92947 ай бұрын
I love ❤️ the way you edit ✍🏽 your videos
@brt77217 ай бұрын
I just bought the aglio olio seasoning to mix with olive oil and put in my spaghetti squash tonight!
@groovewithme7 ай бұрын
With the Thai coconut pancakes, I just made it as I’m watching your video and I did break off a row of 3 and made it with no problem. Well not entirely true, now that I had them I wouldn’t have minded eating all 9 of them myself!! 🤤
@agna797 ай бұрын
Yes! I'm with Tim, feta cheese dressing was the BEST! My whole family loved it. It was my daughter's favorite, and we still haven't found a good replacement anywhere.
@kentuckywildcatfan50967 ай бұрын
The patio chips are my very favorite! I immediately thought of them, but couldn’t remember what they were called. Glad you showed the picture of them. My other favorite is the chicken fried rice. It’s great for a quick lunch or dinner.
@karenvandijk31107 ай бұрын
Hi guys, love your channel and your reviews. Cardamom is a popular spice in Scandinavian pastry. In Sweden it is common to put ground cardamom in coffee. I grew up having coffee breads made with cardamom and I do agree it’s either like or dislike. Unfortunately here in Rhode Island where we live in colonial times we cannot get wine in our Trader Joe’s or in super markets.
@tammybozza47037 ай бұрын
Cross the border into Massachusetts. You can get it there!
@valeriederrick23527 ай бұрын
My favorite might sound a bit odd but it's the low-sodium albacore tuna. It's got a better flavor than any other brand of tuna I've tried and it's a very affordable price. My favorite seasonal product is the chocolate covered peppermint Jo-Jos.
@jordanvincent54767 ай бұрын
One of my favorite products is the orange chicken I enjoy it so much 🎉
@readitandscreenit7 ай бұрын
Ooh I looked it up and the Cuy wine you guys tried is from Santa Julia! They make other organic malbecs that I’ve purchased a million times at Mariano’s and Jewel (I’m from the Chicagoland area) so I can recommend it too even before trying it because it’s from an awesome winery that I’ve tried other things from!
@lorid13487 ай бұрын
BTW my favorite TJ product is veg fried rice and patio potato chips!
@valnaples7 ай бұрын
Tim's spring roll seems to have way more greens....I remember adding fresh herbs to these spring rolls but can't wait to try the tofu one!
@krf11277 ай бұрын
Such a good question Tim! I'm Canadian and am going to read everyone else suggestion for next I am at trader joes.
@jennifermarchand70357 ай бұрын
As a fellow mushroom hater, I always appreciate Tim being willing to try mushroom anything! My favorite item is the Sipping Chocolate. I don’t drink coffee so this is my morning go to and I’m obsessed with it. Another great video from you two!
@bunnybubs7577 ай бұрын
Sipping choc? Do tell
@jennifermarchand70357 ай бұрын
@@bunnybubs757 it’s really, really good hot chocolate. Made with milk. It’s sweet but not overly sweet. And not overpriced!
@bunnybubs7577 ай бұрын
@@jennifermarchand7035 thank you !!
@user-hg2iu3tx8r7 ай бұрын
Katie I resisted the picnic chips all summer. I am not a big snack person and always loved my sweets. About a year and a half ago I had kemo and my big physical side effect was my taste buds changed. I take a bite of a sweet and I’m done. Now I crave savory, salty, sour. Really weird. I finally got a bag of picnic chips at the end of the season. Ate the whole bag in one sitting. Think I found one more bag so O am patiently waiting for summer!!! Love you and Tim, and Benson and your channel!!!!🎉🎉❤❤ 0:21 0:21 :21 it
@teresataylor82677 ай бұрын
Vegetable Samosas are my absolute favorites!
@susanyencer13207 ай бұрын
Hi guys, My favorite is the cauliflower ravioli. I love it, and the spicy Brussels sprouts that you cook for 2 minutes. Delicious
@sueh45587 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the green beans since im doing more of a plant diet
@lynncrooks647 ай бұрын
Food item favorites are Unexpected Cheddar spread, turkey corn dogs and Rustic Apple tart. Non food spices and pet treats.
@alliyu70607 ай бұрын
Spring rolls look like these at restaurants as well and are usually bland without sauce, just fyi. Thanks for reviewing!
@marielussier63477 ай бұрын
Because I don't live in the US I couldn't really answer this, but, I really like the Anzac cookies.
@karamiaone7 ай бұрын
Thanks for another fun video. You can air fry just a few coconut pancakes at a time. I cut them up and it was totally fine. 😊
@MzHarleyQuinn7 ай бұрын
My favorite item for the last couple years has been the *severely underrated* tins of Smoked Trout. I buy five at a time. Otherwise my favorite (discontinued) item is the Thai Basil Eggplant. So flavorful. Such unshy spice. I miss it 😢
@meetasandhu57867 ай бұрын
Vegetarian Samosa burrito which is seasonal right now , pumpkin vegetable samosa also seasonable in the fall
@beaglenglund7 ай бұрын
Someone else actually remembered this--I loved the confetti frozen rice, which has been gone for years. Lots of current employees have never heard of it. I also miss the salad dressing Tim mentioned, Greek feta. I like the shortbread biscuits which are seasonal. My beagle loves ALL of the dog treats!
@reneeflanary92447 ай бұрын
I love the Gochujang Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste in the red container-has no bad oils and so delicious in vegetable stir fry’s. My second all time favorite is the Yellow Lentil and Brown Rice spaghetti pasta. ♥️😋
@1littleway7 ай бұрын
One of favorites is the frozen goat cheese and caramelized onion
@kimmachette50247 ай бұрын
All time favorite is the vegan tikka masala 😃
@annemunoz44077 ай бұрын
I’ll have to look for Tim’s favorite. I really don’t know if I could choose a favorite but the green goddess seasoning comes to the forefront of my mind. On another note, I just got back from Aldi. I was hoping to find the mini pizzas… nope 😢 However, I did go down the aisle of shame and got the frother and frother cup.
@tiara4247777 ай бұрын
Squash mac and cheese. I got a case this yr and last. It's hard to pace eating them lol.
@user-wi7ou2yz7t7 ай бұрын
Favorites right now Organic chicken sweet sausage and dark chocolate almonds dusted with sea salt and turbino sugar, yummy !!❤
@christinestrawser94587 ай бұрын
I picked up the shrimp spring roll today and am eating it for lunch. It is delicious, but I agree...pricey. The cashew dipping sauce is yummy.
@Ro113117 ай бұрын
Fun taste test! I have so many favorites at Trader Joe's. I love their trio of soft licorice and have to stop myself from eating an entire bag. And also love the frozen 3-pack of jasmine rice.
@juliegibbons49627 ай бұрын
I picked up the green beans yesterday- glad you gave it a thumbs up!
@heatherrhue72807 ай бұрын
Tirokafteri - sad it’s being discontinued, bought 6 containers! Luckily, there are so many other favs.
@vickim53397 ай бұрын
My solid favorite product is the meatless bulgogi. I can eat that every week. I always have a stack of boxes in the freezer. And the dark chocolate peanut butter cups - so perfect!
@ChaiMeiLan7 ай бұрын
Dill Mustard and the Dill Pickle Seasoning. I am still mourning the loss of the Greek Feta Dressing.
@KatieHespe7 ай бұрын
Me too, miss the Greek feta so much!
@adriennemartin7637 ай бұрын
Chocolate peanut butter cups
@kathymaloney57697 ай бұрын
TJ soy milk, murisaki potatoes, sriracha tofu, just bananas (soft bananas dried), wheat and corn tortillas, unsweetened choc chips, hope they come back, tomato paste in a tube, seasoning in a pickle seasoning, and coco aminos and my dogs love the PB dog treats.
@kristinmarie3317 ай бұрын
I love u guys!!! Lol. I love the patio chips and the Asiago dip and I also love the sweet hot pepper jelly on top of the boursain garlic cheese. Sooo yummy. I also eat the double cream gouda. Can't wait to try the green beans!!!!!!
@N.a.n.c.y-K7 ай бұрын
Discontinued - onion rings. Seasonal - Pound bar with pretzels. Current - Gluten Free oatmeal and coconut cookies.
@marleneroberts22577 ай бұрын
Yes, the garlic asagio cheese dip! Yum!
@tdklhouse7 ай бұрын
Garlic Asiago cheese dip is one of my favorites too. I recently tried the mini chocolate mousse desserts after watching one of your taste tests & ate the whole box myself!! So good! I miss the vegan ranch crunch salad!
@gailafanador88137 ай бұрын
My favorite item at Trader Joes is the shrimp stir fry and the orange chicken.
@karenmar15297 ай бұрын
Great taste test, love both of your opinions and find it very helpful and fun. My fav is kind of boring but I buy it all the time and that's the organic Jasmine rice. I add it to soups, stir frys or just a side, love it. Another fav which I guess was just seasonal was the step up to the snack bar mix with the honey mustard pretzel pieces. Yum I could have this mix as a snack every day so maybe good it's not around 😂
@annetted57947 ай бұрын
Cuban Rice bowl in the freezer section. Non food item the facial wash. (Cleans my skin without drying it out. Its so gentle you can wash over your eyes and it doesn't burn.)
@klmiller3337 ай бұрын
I love the one pound chocolate bar 🍫
@caseya63907 ай бұрын
I enjoy all of your videos! My favorite from the past was the black truffle cashew pesto and the poutine. Currently, it’s the chili garlic cashews and the honey duo face lotions.