As the old cliché goes, necessity is the mother of invention, but there’s something to be said about the parental capabilities of simple practicality, too. For example: a few centuries back, monks and nuns in Portugal began using egg whites to starch their habits, which created a real surplus of egg yolks within monasteries. Rather

When the tasting panel first tried what is now Trader Joe’s Small Batch Vodka 10X Distilled, they loved it. It is mellow, remarkably clean, crisp and smooth. This vodka is made from corn, so is gluten-free (vegan, too). But what makes it so easy to drink is first the sweet, delicious water, which is sourced from

With the popularity of sugar alternatives on the rise, honey—already a classic pantry staple—is having an extra-sweet moment in the spotlight. Trader Joe's currently offers some fantastic honey, but they haven’t offered a creamed honey in quite some time. So, when the Buyer stumbled upon an opportunity to do so, she pounced—or stung, as it

When it came time to name this new sauce/condiment/gift from the gods, there were many contenders. In the end, though, its utter magnificence dictated that only >>>cue booming superhero voice<<< Magnifisauce would do. What’s so magnificent about Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce? Only... everything. The retailer was inspired by some famous condiments that are not widely available and that do, in

It’s no secret that Trader Joe's Customers go gaga over their private brand Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. It’s become a pantry staple in households across the country, practically pushing it to instant “TJ’s Hall of Fame” status back when we introduced it in January of 2017. Now, on the cusp of E.B.T.B.’s

Take a look at Trader Joe's freezers, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: the retailer has developed quite the knack for frozen mac. They have taken the cozy, comfort food qualities of macaroni and cheese to exciting new places, but the newest combination may be their most ambitious yet. Inspired by yet another comfort food

Given the proliferation of festive holiday beverages and tasty cookies, we appreciate any opportunity to dunk said cookies into said beverages—which is why Trader Joe’s new Cookie Mug Hangers are such an intriguing idea! These gingerbread person-shaped cookies are designed to hang out on the edge of a mug, just waiting for the perfect moment