TRADER JOE'S FANCIEST PRODUCTS HAUL

[@laurie8617]

I live in NY and wine & liquor cannot be sold in supermarkets so I have never tried the Traders Joe wines and I know I’m missing out :(

[@KatieHespe]

Girl, perfect timing for this comment. I just filmed our couples Q $ A, and we are tasting new wines that can be delivered to you! I can’t wait for you to see because finally everyone can have access to some amazing wines 🍷

[@laurie8617]

@@KatieHespe OMG Katie I am so excited! Just finished your taste test and cannot wait to watch the Q & A!!! I’ll be one of the first purchasers of some Trader Joe’s Wine’s direct! Love your family btw. You all are so adorable 🌹🤗

[@amypie8961]

If you are in or near Manhattan, Trader Joe has a wine store on 14th Street near 3rd Avenue

[@laurie8617]

@@amypie8961 thank you. Unfortunately I’m out on Long Island so no wine sold in Trader Joe’s out here.

[@amypie8961]

@@laurie8617 ☹️😢

[@ElizabethS519]

Katie, you looks gorgeous in black! I wait for your haul every Friday here on the east coast and I look forward to the taste test every Saturday :) I have a question, I have been fascinated and so curious how you and Tim work out the vegetarian/carnivore situation at meal times in your house? You seem so comfortable with Tim being a meat eater, I think that is really cool that you both just let each other do your thing.

[@garyhoward2599]

How did you and Tim meet. How long have you been married. What is your job at trader Joe's. Are you planning on having more children.

[@lindyque]

Q & A Have you & Tim lived in California all your lives? What did you do prior to Trader Joe’s? …you are a born educator! Do you and Tim have siblings? Do they live near you? Thank you for all you do♥️

[@elisha_jane]

First of all that SHIRT is so lovely, I want one. Second of all, love a bougie haul. Third of all my question is: what is the most romantic, intimate, and most memorable date/time you've ever had together? Who is the most romantic of you two as well? I love you two 🤍

[@KatieHespe]

Awe, thank you! Great question! Maybe it will make it to the Q & A!

[@lorriemurphy2225]

Awesome haul Katie! I am so excited for the taste test tomorrow, but I work every Saturday and can't watch until around dinner time... So I am going to ask my question now. How did you and Tim first meet ?

[@aimeeparrott9204]

Terrific haul as always -- I love the theme you chose. I would like to know what your favorite thing about Tim is and vice versa. You two have such lovely energy together, I notice it in every video.

[@aimeeparrott9204]

Also, I'm glad you said that about only painting half your nails. I thought I was hallucinating!

[@RSang26]

Katie! First off, your hair is on point! Love it! Question to both you and Tim. If you were allowed to eat/have ONLY ONE Trader Joe’s product for the rest of your life (frozen, condiment, etc.), what would it be??? LOL I think that would be a fun one. I’m guessing Tim won’t choose the dill pickle mustard or dill pickle hummus 😜

[@christinem7711]

Orange mandarin chicken or the ice cream sandwiches rolled in chocolate chips 👏

[@cmh1234561]

Thank you so much for all of the amazing videos!! I love the wine Q&A's so much. Here's my question: What made you decide to start making KZbin Videos? Is it something that you still enjoy? I don't see any, but, do you ever get discouraged by negative comments? Has it ever been so bad that you considered quitting? XOXO

[@KatieHespe]

Wow great questions!

[@EAMHawkeye]

I love the sparkling limeade, you can mix it with rum and mint for a yummy and easy mojito. 😋

[@KatieHespe]

Yum!

[@thehealthyswirlgirl5715]

Are you and Tim both originally from California? If not where did you grow up? What college did you attend? What does Tim do for a living?

[@marygrott8095]

Of course I will be watching the taste test, as I do every week.

[@danapride]

How did you and Tim meet?

[@nineangels7572]

Love the Apple Blossoms, buy them on the regular. The steak in a box is perfection, I put them on the TJ's french bread & make french dip sandwiches.

[@lynnduke8700]

We love the apple blossoms too. So good with the pumpkin ice cream in fall

[@812BrownSugar]

They are so good. I have some in the freezer right now. Have you tried adding vanilla ice cream on top 😋

[@nettie8060]

We add Crème Fraiche to the Tomato and red pepper soup 🥣

[@nadegeflint4559]

Thanks for the great videos. I am not surprised by your husband's reaction to the pate, I think it is one of those 'cultural' acquired taste. French people love pate to my husband, who is American, it's a texture thing-it looks too much like dog food according to him. Sometimes what you grow up with seems perfectly fine while it looks awful to people with other culinary background. Creme fraiche is the French version of sour cream, it's made with a similar fermentation process. It's good for cooking (add it at the end of cooking to make a creamy pan sauce, use it for pasta sauces such as Carbonara or Milanese, use it instead of sour cream or buttermilk in cakes for very moist rich results (the fat content is between 33 % to 40% for an Isigny cream, I don't know where the Trader Joe's one is from).You can also use it in place of cream cheese in chocolate frosting. Thanks to its higher fat content ot is more stable than sour cream when cooked(though you shouldn't cook it too high or it will eventually spilt too). With your endives , there's a fantastic traditional French recipe: Endives au jambon (with cooked ham, but can definitely be omitted to make a vegetarian version). -Steam your endives spilt in 2 the long way for 10 minutes (or 5 in a pressure cooker or instant pot). -Drain the endives well (you can squeeze the water out) -Put the endives back side down in a buttered casserole dish. From there you have 2 solutions the 'traditional way' which is to make a bechamel sauce or the short cut (which is in this rare instance my favorite) -Put dollops of creme fraiche on your endives. If your doing the Ham version place a thin slice of ham on top of each endive if not just skip this step. -Cover with some grated cheese (either swiss or cheddar or grated Comte, I think TJ sells blocks of Comte cheese). -Top with a few pieces of butter and cook at 350 for 25 minutes. If the cheese doesn't make a lovely golden crust you can finish with 1 or 2 minutes under the broiler (but make sure to keep a close eye on it). I love this recipe, my husband...not so much. He finds endives bitter. It might be one of those acquired tastes as well !

[@bamiazga]

Yes! Ill be watching the taste test. Excited to see what you think of the turnip/Veggie pasta :)

[@connie6410]

I am all for going fancy now and then! You and your crew found some treasures, for sure. Can't wait to see the taste test tomorrow, and also you and Tim trying some of those wines. I can't remember if you've shared how you two met, but I'd love a recap if you have

[@carsyniscool]

this!!

[@jboutall5512]

I put Creme Fraiche on a scone cut in half topped with fresh berries or jam.

[@graciesmom2019]

Love your hauls and taste tests…wouldn’t be the weekend without them!

[@pattituron8510]

Love your nail polish! So many cool and fancy items. You do such a creative job reviewing so many different items each week. Thank you for your ideas and suggestions. You help us discover things we may not try without your input. Thank you!!!!

[@emochina]

The apple blossoms have been a dessert staple in our household for years. 😋

[@eberechiadieze5713]

The roast beef is really good! Real tender beef with lots of gravy to go around. I cook mine in the oven, not microwave. Yum!!!

[@Fancyday23]

Love your look for this video! Started watching a few months ago and have discovered so many goodies I would never have tried if not for your video. Thank you!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you 😊

[@doodlemom6335]

The apple blossoms are so good!! You look so beautiful today!! Where did you and Tim meet? How did you know that he was the one for you! How are the chickens doing??

[@lynncrooks64]

Love the Apple Blossoms but my heart belongs to the Rustic Apple tart. I literally bought 8 of them to have year round.

[@pollybish2988]

Oh yes of course I watch both the Trader Joe's haul and the taste test. I wouldn't miss either one! They are both the best because of you and your darling family!!!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you!

[@togood4u1]

I topped the lava cake with the creme fresh!

[@rudyvel]

You look so beautiful in black! Nice haul. Could you please do a low-fat/reduced fat or guilt products haul? I'm always looking for items with less fat and calories because I'm on WW and there's a Trader Joe's right next door to the studio!

[@bonniephillips5754]

I'd like to see a haul like this, too!

[@rudyvel]

@@bonniephillips5754 aside from the veggies and fruit, I have a hard time finding things unless I have a list.

[@ellisavitulli3772]

Can you do a kitchen tour?

[@laurenv1896]

We stole an endive recipe from a place we used to eat at: endive boat w small cubes of red beet, gorgonzola and drizzled with balsamic vinegar...so good.. appetizer tho

[@KatieHespe]

Omg 🤤 that sounds so amazing! Thank you.

[@bonnielemmon8493]

Well this was fancy. So many new things to try. What a fun taste test this will be. If you had to move to another state, where do you think you would live?

[@deborahlewis656]

What's funniest, or weirdest thing to happen to you while working at tjs🧐...

[@cherylmarshall6874]

🎬🖤🤍👸🏼🥂🍾Katie you look stunning and very elegant in your Black Blouse. Thanks for another wonderful video. ☕🥐

[@Ash_Loves_Life]

Just wanted to say, girl black is your color!! Very elegant

[@irener1111]

Katie, try olive tapenade, aged provolone, arugula grilled on the lavosh flatbread as a sandwich. Soooo good

[@jemdx]

That sounds delicious!

[@adipsous]

Use creme fraiche in making crepes. You can use it in the crepe batter to make a more decadent crepe. And you can add it on top of a dessert (berries, fruit) crepe.

[@adipsous]

For the crepe batter: 2 large eggs 1 cup cold water 1/4 cup creme fraiche 1/2 stick soft/melted butter 1 cup all purpose flour pinch of salt Mix first four ingredients then add flour and salt, mixing till smooth. Refrigerate for an hour. Make crepes!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you so much! You even gave me the recipe, you rock!

[@Pattycakes274]

Hi Katie! I want to know what your all time favorite beauty products are from Trader Joe’s? Maybe one high end product you love also! Any future trips planned with the family? I want to visit Germany this year!

[@ginakraushaar7858]

Katie, love the theme of this Trader Joe’s haul!! I’ve been buying the shrimp burgers for a while now….I love them. I’ll never be without stashed boxes in my freezer. So many new products to look for on my next trip! I’m excited! Can’t wait to see what Tim decides to try in the taste test! Until then….💜💛

[@bobbiadams-lloyd1888]

Great haul! I can’t wait to see the taste test tomorrow. I’m looking forward to Tim’s reaction to some of the food.

[@lose999]

Woo hoo!! 60k subscribers! Yay!! Well deserved. On to 100k.👏

[@bdazzlefromage]

I like the new theme this week! Mixin it up! Is there anything you and Tim do that annoys the other person? How do y’all handle those moments? 😊

[@debbiecanada8204]

I Love Love Love your whole haul Katie 🤗 Thank You so much for taking the time out of your busy day to invite us into your home to show us all your amazing finds 🐣🐤🐥🥕🐰🥕🐇

[@taylorlane6289]

Along with your q and a with Tim you should do an update on your hair care products faves that you’ve been trying!

[@hollywhitworth3285]

Those truffle chips are amazing!

[@dmledger6974]

Yay! It’s fri-yay with Katie!! 👋🏼

[@bernadettepetersen5373]

Lol, I make a "reservation" at your tasting table every Saturday. On Fridays I have pen in hand to add TJ new items to my grocery list😃.Thank you❗

[@lauriedettelback2927]

You need to watch the haul and do your list at the same time.

[@jayceperlmutter4317]

Creme Fraiche add to homemade gelato to substitute for part of the dairy. Extra special!

[@cassandraqcassandraq5510]

Tjs ever going to offer sugar free products? Seeing some made with stevia.

[@a_ya_la]

That Smoked Sockey Salmon is delicious on a Bagel with the creme fraiche. Truffle Mousse Pate is delicious and it is an acquired taste. Love Truffle and will be getting those chips. Your choice of wines are always great.

[@quorrakai]

That grass fed roast looks amazing! Definitely grabbing that next shopping trip! I love meat but that pate looks awful, I don't blame Tim for not wanting to taste it! Oh the fruity gummies are back!! My hubby and I love these!!

[@klimtkahlo]

The pate tastes fantastic though! And I am used to duck pate and that one was very comparable!

[@KatieHespe]

Spoiler alert Tim could not even stomach READING the ingredients lol. So it’s going to a home that will love and enjoy it.

[@ElizabethS519]

The grass fed roast is a staple in our house! Highly recommend it! It make s a nice dinner but I also use it in a salad with horseradish dressing and a sharp cheese as well as steak and eggs.. enjoy!

[@ElizabethS519]

@@klimtkahlo The pate is amazing!

[@latanyamikell5731]

I sure do love the food and great desserts and soups they have ♥️

[@enyab.6939]

You give me such inspiration for Trader Joe’s items! Love your videos! 🌺💐❤️🥰

[@cdemeli]

I think your hanging plant is a pathos. They are hard to kill. Love this haul and looking forward to the taste test and Tim's reactions.

[@brighteyedjeanie]

Okay girl you look gorgeous! Your hair and makeup are perfection! The haul looks super yummy. Can't wait to watch the taste test and q&a. I am excited to find out what you think of the olive oil and cheeses. Honestly all of it looks good. Like many others have said. I would not have tried alot of things had I not watched your videos.

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

What does Tim do for work?

[@debbiryan1744]

Thanks for the video! Love your nail polish!

[@joannajanas1746]

Endive is great for pick up appetizers. Fill with your favorite filling...google recipes.

[@nancyflorida9863]

Always looking forward to your videos. I was recently shopping at TJ's and me and another lady had a bag of Scalloped Potato Chips with Five Cheeses. I thought to myself that she must be watching Katie. They should rename them Tim's Potato Chips. I cannot tell you how much stuff I discovered because of you.

[@oohlahlahgirl]

Endive is perfect for serving like a curry egg salad as an appetizer, very bougie😍

[@sabinakrivenko4900]

Pate is delish, I buy it from time to time and my fam loves it. Just spread layer on bread

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

Great haul! Looking forward to watching the taste test. My question is, if this wasn't already covered, What were you doing or what was did the other person do when you realized you loved or wanted to marry them? Did they do or say something special to you? What stage of the relationship did you figure that out? Was it in the beginning of your dating phase or later on?

[@debbiryan1744]

Yes, I will be watching the taste test. Always do!

[@Jessica-zi7xd]

I love endive with blue cheese, sliced pears and a warm champagne vinaigrette.

[@ellenbryant7679]

Hi Katie, you look very Elegant!! Love your Beautiful black top. Tim and Benson look very Handsome too! Love your video as usual!

[@roxannebudd1978]

See you tomorrow and would like to hear more about your favorite wines. Also seeing your hubby’s reaction to the new foods. 😊🧡

[@celita8183]

Really enjoyed your cream fraiche cultured cream story! Wonderful tip on using it in savory and sweet dishes. That cheesecake story sounds fun! A special product for sure! I'm interested in purchasing this now! Neufchâtel cheese and cream cheese are almost identical. There is a 10% fat content difference where cream cheese is higher in fat so they often are used interchangeably. Depends on what you're making.

[@alimullinax4789]

Your hair and makeup looks gorgeous! My question is: how do you keep your relationship “spicy”?

[@ng3069]

I think I'm going to have to try the olive oil just because my name is Novella!

[@midlifemom5829]

Love your glam look!

[@joynudleman1278]

The sourkraut is amazing I eat a jar a week

[@klimtkahlo]

It is great! Clean and super healthy for you!

[@katymcgee4254]

What do you eat it with? I’ve been wanting to pick it up but idk what to do with it

[@KatieHespe]

Just tried it in the taste test….wow is all I have to say!

[@joynudleman1278]

@@katymcgee4254 I eat it with everything it's great with the sweet chili burgers I even put it on my pizza

[@carmelcornr1715]

@@katymcgee4254 Put 1000 Island dressing on pizza crust, top with this sauerkraut, TJ's uncured pastrami and top with TJ's gruyere/swiss cheese mix and bake! Amazing!

[@BrookLynDaze]

Crème fraiche is great in mashed potatoes.

[@allisonshimonski9399]

I love walking into TJ and feeling so educated lol i got some of the fancy items lol the carrots are amazing and I was able to get the olive oil I can’t wait to try!

[@monicam1166]

60K SUSCRIBERS!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@kathygrieve8416]

I absolutely love the cauliflower slims and the Sumo citrus

[@robynwilliams2830]

Kohlrabi is not spicy like other root vegetables similar to them. They have a nice sweet flavor simar to cabbage and tastes delicious with butter 🧈 😋 I'm a chef and I love how trader Joe's is always introducing not commonly heard of foods to their shoppers 👍

[@connych4796]

Kohlrabi is really tasty as a raw vegetable. If you can get it whole ( it also comes with a pale green outside), cut it into fingers and use them to dip in hummus (or maybe mix some hummus into the uncooked ‘pasta’. We often use thickly shredded kohlrabi as part of a salad too. To help with the pronunciation of Le Délice de Bourgogne, the le and de sound like luh and duh, and Bourgogne is like ‘boorgone’. You said Délice perfectly! French pronunciation is a nightmare - I live in Switzerland, so am surrounded by it…

[@cowsarecool2600]

this is the cutest theme! happy Friday!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you and happy Friday’

[@yctakahashi6693]

The limeade is the best.

[@marielang9552]

If you use Crem fresh with capers mixed in put it over trader Joe smoked trout on French toasted bread it is delicious

[@klimtkahlo]

Truffle mousse pate is absolutely delicious! From an European! I don’t even drink wine on the regular but not being able to buy it in NJ bums the heck out of me! I feel I need to write to the senate or the state and complain about it!!!

[@KatieHespe]

You should! Wine is an absolute must buy at TJ’s….at least in my opinion 😂

[@christinenewell6368]

TJs in Princeton has liquor and wine.

[@maz8023]

Love your TJ’s coverage, Katie! I started watching at the beginning of the pandemic because I couldn’t be in the stores (I was diagnosed with immune system cancer on the day our 2nd baby was born 😔)… I’d love to know how you+Tim met, maybe where you guys grew up (I’m local to you), and why you decided to work at TJ’s~our favorite grocery store ever!✨

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Love the idea! You couldn't pay me enough to get me to eat chicken liver pate, but maybe Tim will do it for love. 🤣🤣🤣💖🤣🤣🤣 I'd love to see that and hear his thoughts. Are you sure you haven't had the butter wine before? It's one I have purchased a couple of years ago and enjoyed and I could swear I only bought it because you recommended it? Or, am I confusing it with something similar? Oh, maybe it was Churn I am thinking of? The Delice de whatever, can't remember the spelling, lol, is one I buy every few trips as I love the creaminess of it. I always love your taste tests so you know I will be there. Sometimes I watch via my ps5 and monitor so I have to remember to come back to my tablet to leave a comment, but I definitely don't miss watching even if I occasionally forget to comment later. Love you and your fam!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

P.s., it's not really fancy, but I love eating good toast, like made with shokupan, spread with soft Kerrygold butter from my butter keeper, with a layer of Trader Joe's delicious strawberry jam. Add some scrambled eggs, perhaps made with a little creme fraiche (I haven't done that, but I have heard it's nice) and it's a great breakfast, along with fresh fruit. Right now I am loving TJs bags of red grapefruit.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I have the other balsamic and I love it on lightly toasted heirloom cherry tomatoes with a little salt. That is another frequent breakfast side for me, especially with cheese and mushroom omelet. I would love to try the olive oil, but with quantities so limited, doubt I will find it. But, at least now I know to be on the lookout!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I buy the kimchi, mostly to add to fried rice (which I add either edamame or green peas, or both, plus other stuff like onions and shredded carrots, plus egg, whatever have) . I am not a kimchi connoisseur so I don't know what the best store bought brand is, but I like the size because I don't end up wasting it. And, the refrigerated coconut water is a must buy for me. I love it. I think the acerola cherry shots are a bit of a splurge but I pick one up whenever they are in stock because I always need the extra vitamins.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

If you are looking for a slight variation, Google cumin, honey, lime roasted carrots. They are yummy and will be great with the beautiful fancy carrots.

[@KatieHespe]

Awe thanks Gayla…and what you have a PS5?! Tim plays on his while I’m at work after Benson goes to bed lol. Maybe I did try the Butter wine…dang I’m getting old if I can’t even keep track of the wines I try haha!

[@sandracastillo3543]

Every time there are new products I rush out to my Trader Joe’s and you never disappoint 😁 I bought some of the Olive Oil (I might go back and get another one) I got balsamic vinegar also but I got the gold label one hopefully it will be a thicker one. I’m eating the flatbread pizza right now it’s very good and I got the gummies too plus lots of other things 😉

[@yanoinunez5263]

Your hair looks gorgeous 💐

[@812BrownSugar]

I love Butter Chardonnay. It’s $13.99 at my Trader Joe’s and I’m in CA. You can’t believe it’s $11.99 at your store. It’s like 19.99 in many places around here so I get mine at Trader Joe’s!

[@KatieHespe]

What?! I’m in Cali too. That price difference is crazy!

[@812BrownSugar]

Went to Trader Joe’s today and it was $11.99. Maybe I miss remembered. 🤷‍♀️

[@RSCrockett]

This was so pleasant to watch. Love Trader Joe's!

[@ChineseAg]

Ooh! Loving the title! And digging your top KH! Where did you find the top, please/thank you.

[@stacio8303]

Yes, love the top!!

[@KatieHespe]

My Mother in Law got it for me but I believe she found it at Nordstrom.

[@DAISEYLEETHE1ANDONLY]

I love watching all your videos !!! I love watching your subscribers grow !!!

[@KatieHespe]

Thank you 😊

[@DAISEYLEETHE1ANDONLY]

@@KatieHespe can’t wait when u pass a million subscribers!!

[@msabrina3]

Happy Friday Katie, thank you for the yummy haul...shopping tomorrow morning! =^o^=

[@catmama54]

This will be a great taste test and I love that sauerkraut and it’s so good for anyone with GI issues.

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

I'm off from school Monday I'm going to Dennville , NJ to go to Trader Joe's, it's 1hr 47 min from where I live .can't wait

[@klimtkahlo]

My kind of gal! I am considering traveling that long to go to a NJ TJs that sell wine!!!

[@KatieHespe]

Yes!! I hope you get everything on your list!

[@laurawilliams1991]

Your taste tests are a must-see for me always. I appreciate how comprehensive your hauls are. Helps me navigate TJ’s. Not a juicy question but I’d like to know what is your favorite TJ salsa

[@lindyque]

Friday night fun with Katie! ♥️ What great suggestions! THANK YOU♥️

[@jarowan73]

The apple blossoms and pizza; yum.

[@nikkicolbridge407]

How long have you and Tim been married London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@trudes4415]

Fun haul :) I think the other balsamic item you’re thinking of is balsamic glaze? It’s more syrupy

[@KatieHespe]

Not that one, it was a platinum balsamic that TJ’s carried for a short while. I love the glaze as well, unfortunately it’s out of stock at the moment.

[@lindarichie2585]

Can’t wait to see how that soup turned out ! We don’t have liquor at our Trader Joe’s but they do have wine and beer ! They’ve put in for a license from what I’ve been told so yeppie !

[@christinap1356]

I love Trader Joe’s taste tests. I’ll definitely be watching it. I only go to Trader Joe’s here and there. It’s expensive and idk if what I’m getting will be good or not. I’ve tried the first one. The flatbread. We made it wrong. We put the prosciutto on it before we baked it and it was super salty.