I appreciate your honesty when you don't love something! I am going to Trader Joe's this week and can't wait to get the sweet potatoes, cheeses and naan :)
Omg yes I just hauled the popping corn too and it was SO much fun! I did it with my little cousin and she told all her friends about it at school 😂 def recommend!
The red pepper spread is like Ajvar which is used in Balkan foods...We love it and use it when we make cevap (like Balkan kebab). It is customary to use it in this way.We like the recipe from genius kitchen. Can also be spread on a bun of a burger (veggie or regular burger) ... Also can be stirred into soups near the end of cooking time for extra flavor.
They recently opened up a Trader Joe’s in my city and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. I just stumbled upon your channel and these hauls have been SO helpful! Thank you for including prices.
We love those croissants! Make sure to let them partially thaw before baking. It makes a difference in how flaky they turn out. I'm going to pick up some of the dryer balls. My clothes always have static, but I don't like using dryer sheets.
Love watching your videos before going to trader joe’s!! Had to get the dryer balls and I’ve never tried kombucha before so I bought 2 flavors; 1) organic sliced apple and cranberry and 2) the fall edition one. Did the cranberry one and that was good. I’m saving the other one but had to buy 2 in case I liked it. I had to get the pumpkin biscotti for night snacking with coffee and I bought a couple of the chicken bone broth to have at night just warmed in a mug. I hear that’s a healthy thing to do. I got a turquoise skull plant-so cute. I am a fan of your page, thank you🎃
I really appreciate your videos and showing the products. I find that my Michigan store is behind in many of the products. I drove 2.5 hours and saw a store so I stopped in. They had it ALL!
Oh my gosh, you literally took the words out of my mouth when you showed the julienned root veggies. I bought several bags of these last year and was a little disappointed because they cooked up a little bit limp. So, i literally said to myself, i should try them in the air fryer...and those were the next words you spoke, lol! It doesnt really surprise me, because i agree with you on nearly verything you feature. I just got those waxed cloths, too. I also love the veggie (and shrimp) fried rice. I have had the sriracha shrimp bowl. I liked it but not loved it. I guess it was spicy, but not over the top. I just thought the shrimp were a little disappointing in it. Still might repurchase at some point, though, as it wasnt bad. Have the croissants in the freezer but havent had them yet. I do that a lot, it seems, buy more than i can eat and the new stuff just accumulates inmthe freezer. Next apocalypse and i am stocked for food, lol! And, now i need some of that mango smoothie, ha! I grabbed 2 of the apple candles last trip. I would love to know how the vanilla pumpkin candle does for you when you burn it. It seemed lightly scented when i sniffed it and i was afraid that with my high ceilings i would not smell it. Do you know if they are still producing the apple cider donuts? My store had them for less than 1 day and I missed them. The pooping corn on the cob seems very interesting! Cant wait to try it. Thank you for showing all the cool new products! I love your videos! Also, love the tasting you are sharing and how you keep it real! I dont like seaweed, either, which I discovered when i bought the seaweed snack packs at TJs. I dont mind it on the sushi, though, for some reason.
Your videos are so honest! I seriously go to trader Joe’s after every video I see😂 thanks for your honest reviews and I love that you include the prices.
I found the Brussels sprouts tortilla chips! It reminds me of something I’ve had before too but can’t place where. The chips are very good. The potato salad is delicious.
It would be great if you could turn the products over so that your viewers can see the ingredients and nutrition info. Doesn’t have to take long (ppl can pause the video) or include a discussion. Thanks for your videos!
Corn on cob looks so unique . My husband would love it . Hope I can find in my store. I love potato salad. It is one of my weakness. I love to say your clothes r so cute . 💛
The goat cheese and pumpkin crisps are perfect together. I picked both of them up on Sun and between me and my 5 year old daughter it almost all gone. We also got the Toscano cheese (we tried the sample) and it’s so different but really good.
This is exactly my reason for not tasting “everything”. Everyone has different taste buds, so I like to try just a few things. Thanks for your feedback!
The Joe O's were not a hit with the preschools I gave them too. They didn't like the regular TJ's marshmallows either. The O's did have a subtle cocoa flavor like Swiss Miss. They did like to watch the popcorn cob but it was not flavored so they didn't like it.
So I just tried the peanut butter perfect bar and it is very good and this is coming from a person who does not like soft bars. I have the pumpkin and chocolate in the fridge.
Kanori W yes! Trader Joe’s is awesome and will open ANY product you ask about. They also return anything, even wine. Imma little obsessed and love these hauls!
Yes, the only things we can't open for customers are uncooked foods and meat. If you want to try a cheese take it to the demo area and they will open it for you and cut a piece to try :)
Yes! I need a full extensive review on the air frier! Was on the fence to buy one. Please let me know if French fries taste exactly like those made from scratch!
Great!! Another Hepse Haul!!!🥑🌽🥐🍤. Looking at the October Fearless Flyer have U ever hauled: crunch dried honey crisp apples; apple cider jam; carrot cake spread and pumpkin butter? 😍
Just a heads up! A lot of TJ cheeses and even their pesto contains animal rennet which make them non-vegetarian! I know for sure that French fromage has it 😔💔
Thank you for commenting this, you are right, many of the cheeses use animal rennet...I had no idea about the pesto! Fortunately I love the vegan kale pesto. You are right about the formage too, I am glad that TJ's puts (animal rennet) in the ingredients. My husband is eating that cheese for his lunches :)
I think you may be referring to the demo station. It actually is just a place where they serve a recipe sample to everyone. It's not a place where you can order anything. I suggest every trip you try what they are serving because the demo chefs are amazing and whip up the most creative and delicious dishes. They give me lots of ideas!
Nope. Just sweet taters. I made it on Monday but a little differently. I used it (after cooking) as a mayo substitute in my pasta salad. The potatoes were bland so I used it just for creaminess.
Katie I bought the spooky Halloween cookies last week, the date was 10/5/18 for expiration and when I got home I noticed they had spots of growing mold! I threw them in the trash but took photos and kept the receipt. Do you think I could get a refund for them? Was very disappointed. Scared to repurchase.
Of course, just let the cashier know when you are ready to check out and they will refund you. That's odd that they were moldy before expiration. I will have to triple check mine now.
Yes they will refund you, I bought organic green peppers and when I took them out of the package the underside of them were rotten to the core! Ugg, so I called and they said to throw them away and bring in the receipt next time for a refund.
Katie Hespe its very weird. I don’t usually inspect things at the store if the date is so far away. I did my pumpkin/Halloween food shopping and wasn’t really checking too closely. Wish I did. How were they by the way? Should I get them again?
Seaweed does that to me too. Once I went to a Japanese steakhouse and it was my birthday and I love chicken so I got the teriyaki chicken one. Nope. The seaweed made me almost throw up. And they had the hot cocoa o’s last year. I got them. I think they were just normal. Nothing special in my opinion. I want that kombucha so bad though
Eggs are still considered vegetarian as long as they are not fertilized. Think of it like a woman having her menstrual cycle, she releases an egg and if it isn't fertilized by sperm it is flushed out. No harm no foul. I personally don't agree with the killing of animals, therefore chickens laying eggs does absolutely no harm. That is not to say the conditions in which they live aren't deplorable, but that is an entirely different topic. I am currently trying to reduce my cheese and egg intake in hopes to getting closer to becoming vegan.
I wish TJ's wouldn't add cornstarch to their "Greek" yogurt. If it's real Greek yogurt there would be no need for thickening agents! It really throws off the texture and flavor, ew!!
Katie Hespe yes eww is right! By the way, how is it to work at Trader Joe’s? My coworker and I have half joked around about working there when we retire from our current jobs.
Katie....my only gripe with TJoes is that deafening bell the clerks ring. Inevitably my ear is right there when they ring it. I go out the door....deaf in one ear for awhile. 👎🏻 There’s gotta be a more customer friendly way to call their supervisor.
I appreciate your honesty when you don't love something! I am going to Trader Joe's this week and can't wait to get the sweet potatoes, cheeses and naan :)
I made the frozen sweet potatoes and added a little bit of the vanilla bean maple syrup to it at the end. OMG SO GOOD!
OH what!!! Game changer 🤩
Omg yes I just hauled the popping corn too and it was SO much fun! I did it with my little cousin and she told all her friends about it at school 😂 def recommend!
The red pepper spread is like Ajvar which is used in Balkan foods...We love it and use it when we make cevap (like Balkan kebab). It is customary to use it in this way.We like the recipe from genius kitchen. Can also be spread on a bun of a burger (veggie or regular burger) ... Also can be stirred into soups near the end of cooking time for extra flavor.
Thank you for the information. I love hearing how different cultures use foods and interesting recipes. I want to try it in a soup!
Your name is Nelson and ur balkan
How do you make the white spread/dip for cevap
They recently opened up a Trader Joe’s in my city and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. I just stumbled upon your channel and these hauls have been SO helpful! Thank you for including prices.
We love those croissants! Make sure to let them partially thaw before baking. It makes a difference in how flaky they turn out. I'm going to pick up some of the dryer balls. My clothes always have static, but I don't like using dryer sheets.
Thanks for the tip!
Love watching your videos before going to trader joe’s!! Had to get the dryer balls and I’ve never tried kombucha before so I bought 2 flavors; 1) organic sliced apple and cranberry and 2) the fall edition one. Did the cranberry one and that was good. I’m saving the other one but had to buy 2 in case I liked it. I had to get the pumpkin biscotti for night snacking with coffee and I bought a couple of the chicken bone broth to have at night just warmed in a mug. I hear that’s a healthy thing to do. I got a turquoise skull plant-so cute. I am a fan of your page, thank you🎃
Your t-shirt is cool! Thank you for another awesome haul, Katie 😁
I love your videos and your honest product reviews!
I always enjoys these TJ’s videos! The taste testing really helps too!
Oh my gosh I didn’t know you had the wax cloth. So excited!!
I really appreciate your videos and showing the products. I find that my Michigan store is behind in many of the products. I drove 2.5 hours and saw a store so I stopped in. They had it ALL!
Woohoo!
I like when you taste test! Also, will you do an update video about products you said you would try later?
Yes, I have a video planned for that :)
Oh my gosh, you literally took the words out of my mouth when you showed the julienned root veggies. I bought several bags of these last year and was a little disappointed because they cooked up a little bit limp. So, i literally said to myself, i should try them in the air fryer...and those were the next words you spoke, lol! It doesnt really surprise me, because i agree with you on nearly verything you feature. I just got those waxed cloths, too. I also love the veggie (and shrimp) fried rice. I have had the sriracha shrimp bowl. I liked it but not loved it. I guess it was spicy, but not over the top. I just thought the shrimp were a little disappointing in it. Still might repurchase at some point, though, as it wasnt bad. Have the croissants in the freezer but havent had them yet. I do that a lot, it seems, buy more than i can eat and the new stuff just accumulates inmthe freezer. Next apocalypse and i am stocked for food, lol! And, now i need some of that mango smoothie, ha! I grabbed 2 of the apple candles last trip. I would love to know how the vanilla pumpkin candle does for you when you burn it. It seemed lightly scented when i sniffed it and i was afraid that with my high ceilings i would not smell it. Do you know if they are still producing the apple cider donuts? My store had them for less than 1 day and I missed them. The pooping corn on the cob seems very interesting! Cant wait to try it. Thank you for showing all the cool new products! I love your videos! Also, love the tasting you are sharing and how you keep it real! I dont like seaweed, either, which I discovered when i bought the seaweed snack packs at TJs. I dont mind it on the sushi, though, for some reason.
I haven’t seen the donuts in a couple days, so they may be gone. I’m posting a video Friday reviewing the air fryer and I got a coupon code 😊
Would love to see a low salt TJ foods haul. Just found out I need to be on a low salt diet, ugh :( Love your videos!!
Your videos are so honest! I seriously go to trader Joe’s after every video I see😂 thanks for your honest reviews and I love that you include the prices.
The cheese and tortilla chips are calling my name!
The vegan tiki masala is amazing.
My kids like making the naan into individual pizzas ❤️
YUM!
Thanks for showing stuff looks like or what they taste like 👍🏻🤗
Yes I want to try the red pepper with eggplant garlic
Califia farms makes great cold brew coffee with almond milk (including pumpkin spice). It's not sold at trader Joe's though.
Yes!! I just bought the pumpkin spice almond creamer from them. I just wish it wasn't so expensive, it was $5 for a small container of creamer 😩
I love trader joes and I love your videos! Waxed wraps and dryer balls are a great find!
I found the Brussels sprouts tortilla chips! It reminds me of something I’ve had before too but can’t place where. The chips are very good. The potato salad is delicious.
A good assortment of different, interesting products! I love your videos! Thank you! I didn't know that we could sample cheese before we buy it!
Loved the taste test and your personality! ❤️
I love your videos so much and I am so proud to be a subscriber! Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication!
So sweet, thank you 😊
So many cool new things, thanks Katie! Looking forward to seeing how you like your air fryer. I've been looking at those and also instant pots.
Video with my air fryer will be up next week!
The shrimp sriracha bowl is amazing!! I MUST try those tortilla chips
It would be great if you could turn the products over so that your viewers can see the ingredients and nutrition info. Doesn’t have to take long (ppl can pause the video) or include a discussion. Thanks for your videos!
I can't wait to try the food wraps! I agree that they would make good gifts too.
Thank you for sharing your haul. Love your shirt.
Thanks!
That chicken tikka masala is a staple in my household!
I like when you try the food on camera.
Corn on cob looks so unique . My husband would love it . Hope I can find in my store. I love potato salad. It is one of my weakness. I love to say your clothes r so cute . 💛
Thank you Yvette.
The goat cheese and pumpkin crisps are perfect together. I picked both of them up on Sun and between me and my 5 year old daughter it almost all gone. We also got the Toscano cheese (we tried the sample) and it’s so different but really good.
Oh I can't wait to try the combo!
FYI: In my house we use the red pepper spread on breakfast sandwiches (croissant sandwich, English muffin sandwich, bagel sandwich, etc)
That sounds delicious!
The Brussels sprout flavored tortilla chips are great. The flavor kind of reminds me of a sun chip!
Yes!!! That’s exactly it!
Ok... initial reaction at the store when I saw those was Yikes..and I like Brussel sprouts...guess I gotta go back 😋👍
I didn’t care for the potato salad. It was kinda dry to me. Going to return. Love when you actually taste the items and give us your feedback!
This is exactly my reason for not tasting “everything”. Everyone has different taste buds, so I like to try just a few things. Thanks for your feedback!
Bought that Toscano cheese and I loved it.
I love seaweed and it's really good for you!
Can't wait to try the tortilla chips 😋
The spicy shrimp bowl is my lunch tomorrow. I had the smoked salmon poke bowl yesterday and it’s amazing so let Tim know!!
I will let Tim know :) He's not much a fish person (he likes shrimp mostly) but he said he wants to be more adventurous 😊
I’m the same. I usually only eat salmon in sushi. I definitely recommend the bowl! I added a little teriyaki and hot sauce too. 😉
Love the taste testing! It really helps 😁
Yes to taste testing TJ items!!👍👍
The red pepper spread is delicious with the naan bread you got
Can't wait to try it!
The Joe O's were not a hit with the preschools I gave them too. They didn't like the regular TJ's marshmallows either. The O's did have a subtle cocoa flavor like Swiss Miss. They did like to watch the popcorn cob but it was not flavored so they didn't like it.
Can you make a cooking video soon 🙂 love those
I will try and get one up before Thailand but if not I will pick it back up for the holidays :)
So I just tried the peanut butter perfect bar and it is very good and this is coming from a person who does not like soft bars. I have the pumpkin and chocolate in the fridge.
Yay 😀
The croissants are amazing. I have some in my freezer.
Will they open things for you to try if you ask? Love your hauls.
Kanori W yes! Trader Joe’s is awesome and will open ANY product you ask about. They also return anything, even wine. Imma little obsessed and love these hauls!
Yes, the only things we can't open for customers are uncooked foods and meat. If you want to try a cheese take it to the demo area and they will open it for you and cut a piece to try :)
please let me know what you used with the red pepper sauce! would love to try that as well as the veggie fries!
You actually need to serve in a glass the la Colombo because it is amazing and frothy!!!
Great tip!
Yes! I need a full extensive review on the air frier! Was on the fence to buy one. Please let me know if French fries taste exactly like those made from scratch!
That video will be up next Friday and I hounded the company for a coupon code! So hold tight to buy so you can get a discount :)
Katie Hespe you are my new best friend! We have so much in common, just not a baby yet 😞 ( for me!!!) 💞
Yay 😀 sorry about your ttc struggle. I feel you...I can’t believe it has been a year again trying for our second. Hang in there girl ❤️
yes, seaweed is an acquired taste and it kinda smells too! hahhaa
Great!! Another Hepse Haul!!!🥑🌽🥐🍤. Looking at the October Fearless Flyer have U ever hauled: crunch dried honey crisp apples; apple cider jam; carrot cake spread and pumpkin butter? 😍
I have hauled all those things aside from the freeze dried apples. The apple cider jam is my favorite.
Ugh....you make me want to go to TJ's and I don't have my car 😭
What section did you find the corn on the cob?
Where the chips are 😊
In the produce aisle if u want the fresh corn on the cob. I get it everytime I go
Hi have a great week ❤ 😋
I love your videos!
Just a heads up! A lot of TJ cheeses and even their pesto contains animal rennet which make them non-vegetarian! I know for sure that French fromage has it 😔💔
Thank you for commenting this, you are right, many of the cheeses use animal rennet...I had no idea about the pesto! Fortunately I love the vegan kale pesto. You are right about the formage too, I am glad that TJ's puts (animal rennet) in the ingredients. My husband is eating that cheese for his lunches :)
Oooh I need to try that!
I like shopping at Trader Joe's, but I never approached the food bar they have. Do you recommend it? And what to get?
I think you may be referring to the demo station. It actually is just a place where they serve a recipe sample to everyone. It's not a place where you can order anything. I suggest every trip you try what they are serving because the demo chefs are amazing and whip up the most creative and delicious dishes. They give me lots of ideas!
@@KatieHespe oh wow! definitely will approach it next time😊 thank you
Kool never seen those waxed towels before
Do you know if the dryer balls have lanolin in the? My husband is allergic to lanolin.
It doesn’t say, just says 100% New Zealand wool.
Do the frozen mashed potatoes have anything added, like sugar?
Nope. Just sweet taters. I made it on Monday but a little differently. I used it (after cooking) as a mayo substitute in my pasta salad. The potatoes were bland so I used it just for creaminess.
Katie I bought the spooky Halloween cookies last week, the date was 10/5/18 for expiration and when I got home I noticed they had spots of growing mold! I threw them in the trash but took photos and kept the receipt. Do you think I could get a refund for them? Was very disappointed. Scared to repurchase.
Sammi Godwin yes tjs is great with refunds
Of course, just let the cashier know when you are ready to check out and they will refund you. That's odd that they were moldy before expiration. I will have to triple check mine now.
Yes they will refund you, I bought organic green peppers and when I took them out of the package the underside of them were rotten to the core! Ugg, so I called and they said to throw them away and bring in the receipt next time for a refund.
Katie Hespe its very weird. I don’t usually inspect things at the store if the date is so far away. I did my pumpkin/Halloween food shopping and wasn’t really checking too closely. Wish I did. How were they by the way? Should I get them again?
brussel sprouts!!!!!
Seaweed does that to me too. Once I went to a Japanese steakhouse and it was my birthday and I love chicken so I got the teriyaki chicken one. Nope. The seaweed made me almost throw up. And they had the hot cocoa o’s last year. I got them. I think they were just normal. Nothing special in my opinion. I want that kombucha so bad though
Oh no, sorry that happened on your birthday :( Get a couple of the kombucha if your store has them, I have a feeling those are going to go fast.
I wish but it’s 30 minutes away so that’s an hour drive that I don’t think I have time for since I’m in grad school. :/
Just curious, you don’t eat meat so why do you eat eggs? Eggs are part of a chickens reproductive cycle.
Eggs are still considered vegetarian as long as they are not fertilized. Think of it like a woman having her menstrual cycle, she releases an egg and if it isn't fertilized by sperm it is flushed out. No harm no foul. I personally don't agree with the killing of animals, therefore chickens laying eggs does absolutely no harm. That is not to say the conditions in which they live aren't deplorable, but that is an entirely different topic. I am currently trying to reduce my cheese and egg intake in hopes to getting closer to becoming vegan.
I love your TRADER Joe's hauls
I wish TJ's wouldn't add cornstarch to their "Greek" yogurt. If it's real Greek yogurt there would be no need for thickening agents! It really throws off the texture and flavor, ew!!
Hmmm I had no idea...now I want to taste authentic Greek yogurt.
They probably wrapped it while the rice was hot and that brought out the fishy taste in the seaweed. :(
Ewww lol
Katie Hespe yes eww is right! By the way, how is it to work at Trader Joe’s? My coworker and I have half joked around about working there when we retire from our current jobs.
You have a allergy to Chicken?
No, I just don’t eat animals.
Go to 16:40 in this vlog, I'm pretty sure she's watching one of your hauls!
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Omg 😮You are so right! I am very flattered she has over a million subs! Thanks for showing me this 😀
What did u say about the marshmallow? Artificial means they have what in them . I have to watch certain foods . Curious 💛
She said they have pork gelatin in them, so they're not vegetarian.
Jennifer Hayes thanks you 💛 . I didn’t know . . Need stay away from that .
Katie....my only gripe with TJoes is that deafening bell the clerks ring.
Inevitably my ear is right there when they ring it.
I go out the door....deaf in one ear for awhile. 👎🏻
There’s gotta be a more customer friendly way to call their supervisor.
I dunno....I just work there 🤷🏼♀️
Have you always been vegetarian?
No, but I have been for 14 years.