Columbus, OH

One of the things I love about Trader Joe’s is that most people have a favorite product to recommend—and their favorites are probably different from yours. Thanks to clever marketing and packaging, it is the kind of grocery store that makes you want to throw something new in your shopping cart, although most fans of the brand have their go-to items they can never leave without. Here are a few of my top products.

The 11 Items You Should Always Buy At Trader Joe's, According To A Food Editor

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Tina Howell

Summer is here, which means fun in the sun and there is no better way to keep cool than a frozen beverage. Starbucks started the whole frozen drink craze with their frappuccino, which came out in the early 2000's but with this quick and easy frappe recipe, you can make them at home saving lots of time and money. With an abundance of strawberries here in Louisiana, this refreshing strawberry frappe recipe is the perfect way to beat the summer heat anytime.

Delicious Homemade Strawberry Frappe: Cool Summer Refreshment

There is nothing quite like a ripe summer peach. They’re juicy, sweet, and delicious, but they don’t last long. Fresh, ripe peaches only keep for a few days and peach season is short. That’s why it’s a smart move to store some in the freezer to enjoy later. To learn how to freeze peaches properly, we spoke to a food scientist who shares the two simple techniques that will allow you to freeze your summer peach bounty now and enjoy it in pies, smoothies, and more whenever you like.

The Right Way to Freeze Peaches to Keep Them Sweet and Juicy

Nothing beats a nice cold dip in the summertime to go alongside a platter of fresh fruit, pretzels, graham crackers and whatever else you like to dip. So while you're prepping your dip menu, let us introduce you to the tastiest summertime fruit dips on our site. Choose from classic marshmallow and cream cheese, strawberry dip, lemon-poppyseed-flavored dip, or go bold with a coffee-flavored fruit dip. Whichever one you choose, you're going to want to make them all summer long.

10 Tasty Fruit Dip Recipes to Enjoy All Summer Long

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Trader Joe's Just Dropped a Delicious New Snack, and Shoppers are Running to Grab It Fast

In the heat of summer, reaching into an icebox for cold pieces of watermelon is so refreshing it's almost a relief. Few fruits are as irresistible when your body needs quenching beyond gulping down a cool drink. The whole scenario goes off the rails when you bite into a piece...

3 Signs Your Watermelon Has Gone Bad, According to an Expert

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Brand New Cup Noodles Flavor Is Totally Weird and Perfect for Summer

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

As summer comes to a close, I know I personally am trying to consume as much of the summer fruits as I can. But I’m also somebody who likes to prep my fruit by cutting it up all at once for easy access. That’s where watermelon becomes tricky. Without proper storage or conditions, I’ve learned the hard way that watermelon can quickly go bad. Here are just a couple tips and tricks to ensure your watermelon doesn’t do the same.

Here's How to Make Cut Watermelon Last For Days

When meal leftovers begin to pile up and containers dwindle, you may wonder if mason jars are a suitable container for storing leftover food. Sure, putting some leftover salad in a mason jar and taking it for lunch the next day makes sense, but for long term food storage, can you freeze mason jars?

Can You Freeze Mason Jars?

Some time in the past couple of years, preserved and tinned fish became a hot new food trend. And it wasn't just your average cheap canned tuna; people were going for all kinds of seafood options from salmon to mackerel, often imported and preserved in smokey or citrusy oils, among many other taste profiles.

Here's How You Should Be Eating Canned Sardines According To A Pro

If you're growing blackberries, canning homemade pie filling is a delicious way to preserve your berries. Today's recipe is for an amazingly delicious home canned blackberry pie filling. This easy recipe can be made using fresh or frozen blackberries, and only calls for 6 ingredients. I love having shelf stable, canned pie filling on hand for cheesecake toppings, fruit crisps, pies and cobblers. Just imagine being able to bake pies with out-of -season berries, quickly and easily throughout the year using ready made pie filling!

Home Canned Blackberry or Raspberry Pie Filling

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

This is my idea of the dreamiest version of an orange creamsicle poke cake, thanks to the addition of cream of coconut in the cake batter. I’ve added a layer of intense orange curd, which adds brightness and a zesty taste to every bite. Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake. I...

Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

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You may be among the shoppers who like to grab good deals in bulk. If so, perhaps Sam’s Club is a regular stop for groceries. If you know you’re going to need a lot of something, it can make financial sense to go there often.

4 Best Frozen Foods To Buy in Bulk at Sam’s Club on a $50 Budget

Whether you have an abundance of eggplant after a big garden harvest, you stocked up at the farmers' market, or you simply have leftover on your hands from a delicious eggplant recipe, you might wonder if you can freeze eggplant. The good news is yes, you can freeze eggplant, but...

Can You Freeze Eggplant? An Experts Explains The Right Way To Do It

Summer is for snacking, and Trader Joe’s has us covered with plenty of new delights this July. There are so many new products that it was tough to narrow down the essential under-$5 picks, but we settled on six that are guaranteed to become new favorites. From the highly anticipated, sure-to-sell-out viral Bubble Waffles to TJ’s takes on some nostalgic classics like pizza rolls and boxed mac ‘n’ cheese, check ‘em all out below—ideally from the comfort of an air conditioning room.

The Best New Trader Joe's Products Under $5 This July

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The Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors, According to Instacart

When the sun is blazing, it’s only natural for that cool ice cream craving to strike. Picking up ice cream during a heatwave is a no-brainer, but what's harder is selecting which ice cream to stock your freezer with. Do you want a pint or quart? What brand? And, most importantly, which flavor?

Turkey Hill Has 7 New Ice Cream Flavors Coming to Shelves Soon

These chewy honey oatmeal cookies don’t require any baking or cooking. They are just 3 ingredients and easy to make. The cookies can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack or dessert. I try to make as many no bake recipes as possible this time of year. These no bake oatmeal...

3 Ingredient No Bake Honey Oatmeal Cookies (No Flour, Eggs, Refined Sugar or Butter)

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How To Store Cut Cantaloupe So It Stays Fresh And Delicious Longer

Cantaloupe is a mainstay of a fresh fruit salad. It's also enjoyed in various other forms on its own, such as sliced for a hand-held snack,...

How To Store Cut Cantaloupe So It Stays Fresh And Delicious Longer

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