Recent Trader Joe's finds.

I don’t know of any other national food chain that is as good at product development or selection as Trader Joe’s.

Recently I’ve been enjoying their Mixed Nut Butter.

Eager to try their Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings but haven’t found them at my store yet.

Anyone else enjoying any new (to you) Trader Joe’s treats?

They sell kalamata olives cured with lemon and red pepper–they’re in little plastic vac-packs and cost less than $2 each. My husband says they’re the best olives in the world. We have a dozen packs in our pantry because we were told they’re a limited-time item.

At Christmas I gave away little jars full of fruit, nuts, and honey. The figs and nuts were arranged around the outside of the jar to look super pretty; I just couldn’t resist. Unfortunately the center is packed with crushed peanuts, but what-evs. Still soaked in honey, still tasty with cheese. And by the way, their plain blue cheese–the cheapest kind–is SO good.