Trader Joe’s Macadamias mix Gingerly with Cranberries & Almonds

Now, I know that this name is a bit strange. I actually did not notice how weird it was until I stopped to type it down for this post. You know how much we LOVE to eat trail mix and all kinds of nuts, right? Well I  guess I was only seeing the great ingredients [...]

How to Cook Brown Rice: EZ Way

We both love to eat brown rice, but sometimes cooking it can be a hassle. Because it is a whole grain, it does not cook up as quick as white rice. I like to plan about an hour to cook brown rice. Now this does not mean that it takes a whole hour to cook [...]

Vita Mix: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

We mentioned how the Vita Mix blender makes making smoothie drinks so easy, right? Well we are at it again, with a new, classic smoothie flavor: Strawberry Banana. Click HERE to Get FREE shipping on your Vitamix We noticed these wonderful strawberries the last time we were at Trader Joe’s. They were plump and full [...]

Vita Mix: Blueberry Banana Almond Smoothie

Making smoothie drinks at home is easy with a Vita Mix and items from Trader Joe’s. Maybe it is the heat, or maybe it  is the end of another semester in graduate school and we are looking to try something new, but WOW  we  are making a lot of blender drinks (or smoothies) in our [...]

Trader Joe’s Happy Trekking Trail Mix

Another great product discovered in the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer, May 2010. To view The Fearless Flyer online, go to Traderjoes.com. You will see the information right on the home page. Ahhh trail mix…. Nutty and sweet and salty all in one bite!  Here is a new to us product that we discovered as a [...]