The other day, I was having the most out-of-control pregnancy craving for fantastic fish tacos. Of course, my first thought was: “Where can I pick up the very best tacos for dinner tonight?!” But since I was already heading to TJ’s that afternoon, my only slightly more domestic second thought chimed: “I bet I can make them from Trader Joe’s treasures!” And made them I did! You guys, these were SUCH a resounding ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #6: The Perfectly Festive Cheese Board
Last year, on Christmas Eve Eve, Doug and I encountered one massive miscommunication. See, for weeks, I had in my mind and my calendar that we would be celebrating Christmas with his family at noon on the 23rd, at his fabulous aunt’s house, 20 minutes away. His mom would be bringing lunch and we needed only to show up at twelve. I had a nine-month-old on a precise napping and nursing regime at the time, so schedules ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #5: Kale, Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Pizza + Mixed-Berry Spinach Salad
Every evening, Doug calls me when he’s leaving the office. Here was our convo the other night: Me: “Babe, I took a risk tonight: Kale, Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash PIZZA.” Doug: “From scratch???” Me: “No! Are you joking? Trader Joe’s.” Doug: “Even better!!!” Me: “Better?! How sad! How true.” ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #4: Pumpkin Product Round-Up!
Okay, so this post is technically a whole bag of tricks! Has anyone else noticed that Trader Joe’s has gone completely and utterly pumpkin happy come fall in the past several years? Septemberish hits and I walk into what I think is my usual neighborhood grocery store but really I’ve wandered straight into a legitimate pumpkin. Not only are actual pumpkins of all sizes and species barreling out of wagons, but around ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #3: Salsa Chicken & Cilantro-Lime Rice
I get REALLY excited when I find a recipe that’s easy, healthy, and cheap enough to put on my more-or-less permanent rotation of recipes. This one instantly made the cut, from the first time I tried it last month. My good mama friend shared it with me, and I will thank her forever and make it for years to come. The salsa chicken is full of flavor, while the delicious cilantro-lime rice is just the perfect amount of ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #2: Yellow Thai Crock-Pot Chicken Curry
There are two things I absolutely love: 1.) Chicken curry and 2.) Finding uses for the crock pot I rarely touch. This DELICIOUS recipe achieves both in an easy, tasty, sweet and salty solution for weeknight dinner, or a feast for plenty of friends. It’s one of my favorite go-to recipes. The portions listed below make an absolute ton of food, enough for 6–8 people or even more, or enough for a small family leaving ... View Post