Happy Chocolate Cupcake Day!

Caramel + apples: Clever pair

I brake for Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce. Which I did at Trader Joe’s recently. And when the stars in my eyes cleared, I looked down and found that I’d drooled (just a little) on the Pink Ladies below. And I had to laugh (just a little).

Clever pairing, Trader Joe’s. Clever pairing.

Delicious duo

Thanks, TJ’s.

And thank you for visiting Things I Love at Trader Joe’s!

Related links:

Caramel apple recipes [allrecipes.com]

Fleur de Sel caramels recipe [Epicurious.com]

Happy Easter! Easter Egg Hunt at Trader Joe’s

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend with friends and family, wherever you are, whatever you do!

If you’re in Kansas City, Trader Joe’s offers some midday mayhem:

Eggcellent activity

Thank you, Trader Joe’s!

And thank you for visiting Things I Love at Trader Joe’s!

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Related links:

How to dye Easter eggs (Real Simple)

Easter activities (Pinterest/theactivitymom)

Valentine’s Day begins tomorrow at Trader Joe’s

Across the country, Trader Joe’s is rolling out Valentine’s Day activities.

In Kansas City, there’s a card-making session planned at the Ward Parkway store tomorrow – Saturday, Feb. 9.

Roses arrive soon.

I’ll be there!

Thanks for the invitation, Trader Joe’s.

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Halloween at Trader Joe’s: Treat or treat

Of course – of course! – Trader Joe’s is a great place to stock up for a Halloween party! Even without Halloween-themed items, it’s a no brainer, even for a zombie.

But, Trader Joe’s being Trader Joe’s, there are many Halloweenish goodies for your partying pleasure. Cases in point:

Halloween Cookies from Trader Joe’s

(The picture on the cookies box reminds me of the squirrel that got his head stuck in a Halloween decoration.)

Ghoulie Gummy yummies

And for the thirsty adult…

Dearly Beloved wine

I hope that these give you a start in preparing for your Halloween celebration. If you’re on the East Coast, please stay safe this week through Hurricane Sandy. I hope the wind and water subside before Wednesday.

Take good care.

Thank you, Trader Joe’s.

And thank you for reading and following Things I Love at Trader Joe’s!

Please share your favorite Halloween snacks and party treat suggestions in the comments!

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Related Links:

What’s Good at Trader Joe’s reviews Halloween Cookies

Spark People: No Tricks. Just Healthier Treats

PBS: Food – Halloween: A foodie history

Summer: Savor the flavor. Caribbean Fruit Floes

I first tried and loved Trader Joe’s Coconut Fruit Floes, giving them a “4-wow” rating. But there are several members of the Fruit Floe family. Judging by the way Caribbean sang for me, it’s a clan with a lot of talent.

Caribbean Fruit Floes

As those of you in the U.S. begin your Labor Day weekend, and for anyone in a country sinking into autumn soon, I would highly encourage you to check out these yummy Popsicles. Although the presence of several tropical fruits are identifiable, strawberry takes center stage.

Have a safe and delicious weekend!
Thanks, TJ’s

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What’s Good at Trader Joe’s

My Fitness Pal – Nutrition Information

 

The letter “O” brought to you by Trader Joe’s

And, of course, the classic, drinkable “O”…

Thank yOu, Trader JOe’s!

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Fruity O’s nutrition info

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Orange Juice cake recipe

 

Mango & Cream Bars: New go-to iced sweet treat

Trader Joe’s Mango & Cream Bars

This is a major discovery – on so many levels…

1) Transports me to another time: When the ice cream truck clanged down the street, and we ran out with our $1.25 to get a popsicle. My fave was the orange cream dreamsicle. So, mango cream?! Not only does it resonate in the memory zone, but also…

2) Transports me to another place: Somewhere beachy and tropical.

3) Icy cold goodness.

4) And won’t break the calorie bank. Check out the size:

Mango & Cream Bars: Smaller than a pen

They’re stickless and so small – eight to a box. Each bar contains 60 calories with 20 calories from fat. And it’s all you need to get a satisfying burst of cold sweetness.

Thank you, TJ’s.

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Related Links:

(Almost) Guilt-free dessert

#1 favorite TJ’s product from thekitchn.com

CookingwithTraderJoes reviews of Mango & Cream Bars, “A little slice of heaven.”

These are not “just” mango slices…