NEW ITEMS I MISSED FROM TRADER JOE'S WHILE I WAS AWAY

[@jennifers2555]

Katie, I can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos! It helps me shop quickly, (very important for me as I don't like being in a crowded store for very long) and the things you say about the products makes me a more creative cook, so thanks so much for taking the time to do the content that you do!

[@KatieHespe]

You are so welcome!

[@1shebop]

The pineapple sticks are great in the freezer!

[@The_10th_Man]

The thing about the TJs breads, I’ve found that they go moldy very quickly, you’ll need to refrigerate it after a couple days to even get a week out of them.

[@MothGirl007]

I've honestly pretty much given up on their breads - they turn moldy almost overnight. I wish they would give us a choice and offer some breads that do implement preservatives and let us make the choice if we want to buy those or not. Personally, I would totally buy them.

[@iamanda211]

some fresh squeezed lemonade sounds so amazing right now

[@christinep327]

Isn't it amazing when we miss a week of TJs?! Glad you're all back, safe and sound! We use tomato paste in tomato-based stews, soups, "Sunday Gravy," - virtually anything you want for a richer, deeper flavor. Enjoy!

[@KatieHespe]

Sounds delicious!

[@debisusan4338]

Just returned from 2 weeks in Paris. First time ever, no jet let either way! I think because I was able to sleep both ways it made the difference. Love those 🍅 too.

[@kathy2933]

Welcome Back Katie! Hope you, Tim & Benson had a wonderful time. Great haul! Looking forward to Sunday’s taste test. Have a great night! 😊😊😊

[@rosefelix2561]

Welcome back Katie! I hope you guys had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing your adventure. I will buy the pasta quintet and the tomato 🍅 purée sauce. And the Ombré cherry. 😁 You guys have a great week!

[@lahermosajarifa7007]

Great to see you back. I hope you and your family had a fantastic vacation. It sounds like you had a lot of fun.. Yay! A haul before I hit Trader Joe’s next week! I confess that supper tonight is pretty much all my Trader Joe’s faves including their Honey Moon wine. 😊

[@BMary]

Welcome home! Nice selection...looking forward to the taste test!

[@wendyvaldez7030]

Hi ! I use tomato puree as a base for all my veggie soups and also for spanish rice. I actually use tomato puree alot more than i realized.

[@cflores9275]

Welcome back Katie! Hope your trip was wonderful and not too hot. Thanks for sharing the haul; looking forward to the taste test on Sunday!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you! We actually got so lucky. It was a cool 75 the entire time. So nice!

[@cflores9275]

@@KatieHespe that’s wonderful! Enjoyed all IG posts; amazing trip.

[@lisatowan4536]

Yay! Great to have you back! Looks like you had an amazing time on your trip. Can't wait for the taste test!

[@rosalindagonzalez221]

Yes it’s tomato purée, you can use it to make your own homemade marinara sauce or add to other Italian dishes, it’s very versatile, use in soups or other dishes that request tomato purée. It’s actually an authentic Italian brand you can only find them at gourmet stores or Italian delicatessen stores or other specialty stores like Whole Foods. They’re typically more expensive at these other specialty stores, Trader Joe’s price is very reasonable, I hope they keep it as a regular item.

[@cdemeli]

"...Tomato purée is used to form the base of thinner tomato-based sauces and condiments like salsas, hot sauce, marinara sauce, or pizza sauce." - All Recipes

[@KatieHespe]

Thanks for the info!

[@candicec2294]

I like to add it when I make homemade soups like minestrone.

[@cindynau8068]

I picked up the cat treats this week as well. I was always complaining that the dogs got all the love from TJ's. The cashier hadn't seen the cat treats yet!!

[@MothGirl007]

TJ's does not show enough cat love - I totally agree. I'm looking forward to their correcting this now. 😸😻🐈‍⬛

[@celestinaanderson3979]

Oh yay!!! Can't wait to see the KITTIES try the treats!! 😺😺😺😺😺

[@MothGirl007]

My cats are very excited about this! 😻😻

[@celestinaanderson3979]

@@MothGirl007 I just bought some today. My girl loved them!💙💙

[@gracelee3956]

Yummy!! Tomato purée sounds delicious!! I want to get some to make homemade soup!!

[@jolenemudra4971]

Tomato Puree is a little thicker than tomato sauce. It has a full bodied tomato flavor. is not sweet like ketchup. It can be used in a pasta sauce or in a pizza sauce, if you add some herbs or spices. It you prefer a little sweeter pasta sauce, add a little sugar or honey or agave syrup. Tomato puree has a perfect consistency for a good sauce.

[@ginger_80]

I always have to wait to watch your videos until I’m eating lol. Tomato purée is usually used as a base for sauces. I use it for homemade pasta sauce. Hope you had a fantastic vacation!

[@mariamayub212]

Welcome back from your trip! I just got back from my trip to Seattle as well :-) in my case, I had nothing but seafood most of the time and it was so good we have the best seafood up there! I'm so glad that trader Joe's got chicken strips grilled back I miss that one and it's so useful for so many things. Looking forward to seeing how they are, big hugs!

[@bonnielemmon8493]

Glad to see you made it back. 😊 Will you be sharing fun times from your trip? The melons at TJ’s have been so sweet I’ve been buying 2-3 at a time. Excited to go there tomorrow for all the new items. 😊

[@e2alpha514]

Welcome Katie!! Saying hi from Bermuda 🎉🎉

[@christinep327]

Did you eat macarons in Paris? Ooooh! Tomato puree, or passata to Italians, is basically fresh, crushed tomatoes versus canned tomatoes, which are cooked during the canning process. It can be used anytime when canned tomatoes are used. In fact, it's a better option!🍅🍅🍅

[@KatieHespe]

Yes we had many macarons. We even brought some home. 😀

[@candygirl55able]

Welcome back..Hope you and your family enjoyed your trip.❤

[@nettie8060]

Looking forward to trying the new salad 🥗

[@marytn7944]

I am a tomato girl too. I have enjoyed all of the summer fresh tomatoes I can.

[@ChineseAg]

Welcome back! Glad to hear your fam had fun trip 🎉

[@susansimpson5857]

Welcome back! I'm glad that you and your family had a wonderful vacation! I'd love to try the lemonade.

[@melisaspur032]

Hi Katie thought of you there was a pickle cheese curds in a little packet in with the cheeses never noticed before

[@quorrakai]

That lemonade is so good! Looking forward to seeing the fur babes in the taste test! I will say, I have lived in Arizona for almost ten years, this weather is summer in July.😎 Triple digits through September. The longer you live here, you honestly get used to it. 🌴🌵 Glad you had an amazing European vacay!

[@catmama54]

Hope you had a great vacation. The pictures sure looked nice.

[@valerietomsic8454]

YAY...you're back....so glad you were able to get away.....that Smores Ice Cream IS DA BOMB! love it...!

[@jenc6423]

Target smores ice cream (Good Day brand) is even better! It's AMAZING

[@valerietomsic8454]

@@jenc6423 Tj's right across the street from where I am....TARGET way long ride!

[@Miss_Cali]

Glad you enjoyed your trip. I picked up the Pomodoro salad mix, smores (orange bag), chicken sausage patties(I got 4 bags ❤ them), I want to try the dill dressing and grilled chicken strips

[@aimeeparrott9204]

Welcome back! It sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. I'm looking forward to the taste test. I live in CT and I have never seen the cacao juice in my store! Here's hoping I'll be able to try it someday.

[@sr9802]

Welcome back! We have been at 119 for a couple days in Phoenix! 🔥

[@KatieHespe]

Holy moly!! That is insane.

[@sr9802]

@@KatieHespe it definitely is!!

[@valerie1864]

Ugh same here! I live two hours from Phoenix (yuma) and the weather is BRUTAL. 110+ degrees and its set to continue on for god knows how long 😢

[@elisha_jane]

Welcome home!!! Nice to catch up via haul & I have to tell you girl, today was my first time shopping at Costco by myself (my parents were kind enough to throw me on their account awhile ago and I never took advantage of it til today) - it was so overwhelming yet exciting at the same time, I actually cried in the dairy fridge 😅 What a day. Maybe next time I'll bring a friend. Thanks for a friendly Katie Hello tonight while I eat my dinner. I can almost breathe again 🫠🩷

[@KatieHespe]

Yay, a Costco run by yourself! I don’t do that either lol. Happy to be home :)

[@elisha_jane]

@@KatieHespe by the way, I've been cutting out creamer as well for coffee - but also have been making a homemade one with cashews + cinnamon, and vanilla. SO good.

[@geminigirl4975]

Yayyy welcome back! We missed you ❤️❤️

[@RandomFandomDragon]

Sounds like you had an amazing vacation ☺ You mentioned adding sparkling water to the lemonade - I feel like I've been sleeping on the cans of sparkling water Trader Joe's sells! Really good price, and I like adding them to Liquid I.V. to stay hydrated, especially in this heat! I've been using the sparkling strawberry juice, but that gets pricey if you want to have it daily. Very interested in trying that cold pressed watermelon juice! The tomato puree looks really good; I think I would use that as a base for a tomato sauce, but add in some herbs, garlic, etc.

[@adoptingjoseph]

Welcome back! I saw your pictures on IG and it looks like you had a great time. What was Benson's favorite thing?

[@nancycesarano5919]

The new salad sounds delicious.

[@kgreene460]

Good to have you back, looking forward to the cat content!! 😻😻

[@arthrodea]

Katie - Have you tried the Olive Fougasse bread from trader joes? It is DELICIOUS, especially if you warm it in the air fryer. (Might not be quite the same as a real French olive baguette, but its really good!) Also, I know you have been tried to recreate the dill pickle salad (when the TJs Dill pickle bagged salads aren't in season) = that refrigerated dill dressing with the pickle seasoning and the dill pickle potato chips makes a really close approximation of TJ's Dill Pickle bagged salad.

[@amycolucci6769]

115 in phoenix we hit a record with so many days over 110😮

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

Mutti is a good brand. It is more expensive is big brand grocery stores. Hope you enjoy it!

[@valeriederrick2352]

Tomato puree is not like ketchup at all. It's more like tomato sauce, but possibly thicker. You can use it in pasta sauce or in any recipe where you might use tomato sauce or paste.

[@Introverted_Rn]

I'm curious to try that greek dip 👀

[@MagnifiiScentz]

Did you know that TJ's now has dill pickle-flavored cheese curds? They are so good!

[@KatieHespe]

I saw them on IG but they weren’t at the store I shop at :(

[@MagnifiiScentz]

@@KatieHespe, bummer! :( Hope you find them soon!

[@machupikachu8349]

Hi Katie! i was wondering if you might know why TJ’s doesn’t sell food with artificial colors and dyes but sell foods with natural flavors? thanks!

[@KatieHespe]

I wish I could tell you. I wish they didn’t but I think at this point in the US it’s almost unavoidable. :(

[@HeyLauraVan]

Welcome back!

[@bostonburbsfangal]

Heyy😇Katie... From years back, did ya evawatch the Rachel ray show? She Always uses the Mutti brand from grocery stores but I never knew what to use w? I Am a home chef actually but, I just feel it's puree tomatoes! actually Love to get now the Amazon whole tomatoes and I crush the whole tomatoes into my hands to make a sauce or chili o addto a Mexican dish.LUV U Bae LUV Dani from Boston

[@salincal]

I checked at my TJ and they are not bringing back the "dirty" potato chips. 😔I forget what they were called but it's the russett ones

[@KatieHespe]

That’s such a bummer. Tim and I loved those chips!

[@cassandraqcassandraq5510]

I have been eating European style for decades...bread or crackers, some cheese and olives, raw veggies or fruit!

[@katiebunnell7759]

Lmao😂😂 Mutti brand passata is Italian tomato puree to make marinara and the like with.

[@sigihood3932]

I love mutti brand I have been buying this for a long Albertsons has mutti brand same price love it ♥️❤️🍅love the pineapple candy missed unladen u back

[@sigihood3932]

Sorry wrong spelling mutti is mom in German ♥️❤️🥨

[@christinap1356]

Is that sparkling watermelon really sweet?

[@KatieHespe]

The ingredients are only watermelon and sparkling water. If the taste of real watermelon is too sweet to you than you may not want to get the beverage.

[@dsmith6601]

Did you get pickpocketed in France? I did.😳

[@KatieHespe]

No! We were very aware and made sure our hands were on our stuff in crowded areas at all times. We spotted the pick pocketers easily too so we knew who to avoid. Sorry it happened to you!

[@rito4ka]

My cat wouldn't come near these threats 😢. Gave to coworker, her cat wouldn't have them either 🤷‍♀️

[@KatieHespe]

That’s so funny. Cats are so picky! My cats won’t touch certain treat either. Pretty much all the treats from Trader Joe’s with the exception of these new ones. 😂

[@lenajazuk4231]

How do keep your chickens cool during excessive heat?

[@KatieHespe]

Spray the coop down every day, sometimes multiple times a day. They cool down by their feet. Frozen watermelon is also a great treat that they love.

[@connie6410]

It sounds like you all had a great vacation! Thanks for taking the time to post a Trader Joe's video. Looking forward to the taste test on Sunday, and hope the transition back to Pacific time isn't too hard! 💞

[@KatieHespe]

It was such an amazing trip! I hope today is the last day I’m not feeling like I’m on a boat and exhausted by 4pm 😂

[@cassandraqcassandraq5510]

Love the meat eater/ vegan marriage!

[@moann56]

🌸👍🏻🌸

[@pativoogd2721]

Do you guys not have air-conditioning I’m thinking you don’t cause you say it’s always hot in your house I can’t imagine living there without air conditioning

[@KatieHespe]

Of course we have AC

[@fayk.2278]

Such horrible ingredients….. such over processed fake foods

[@KatieHespe]

Why are you watching a Trader Joe’s haul if you don’t like the foods from there?

[@deboraha4]

Really???...why are you watching then.

[@RandomFandomDragon]

@@KatieHespe trolls gotta troll, I guess.

[@juanita_rocksteady2761]

🤡🙄

[@jennybushnell9995]

Go vegan!

[@elissaclark1975]

Yay ypire, so happy you had the best vacation ever. Hope you give us a small video but totally understand if you didn't record so you could be w the fam. Excited for the taste test. Hugs friend Elissa modesto cali @elissa_tc