Fruit Frenzy Bars

I just tried one of these Fruit Frenzy Bars from Trader Joes. Wow. WOW. I apologize for lack of a better picture. It's too dark in my kitchen right now and this is all I could find. You can get the idea though. Looks so pink and cheery. And tastes even better.

It is three layers of sweet, tart, sugary goodness.

First raspberry. SOOO flavorful.

Next lemon. Deliciously sour.

Last strawberry. Tastes like summer.

TRY these. Try these tomorrow! They will keep that summer skip in your step. Hold on to it while you can!

Welcome to my breakfast

I basically eat the same thing for breakfast every morning. I'm one of those people that could live on a few staples and be perfectly content. For example, I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every singe day while I was in college. I'm not even kidding. I still eat it for lunch whenever I can. It's such a classic it never gets old. Ever.

Recently for breakfast, I have been eating greek yogurt. I love the honey flavor. Drop some raspberries on top and you're good to go. SO satisfying.

And my sister came home the other day with this cranberry green tea from Trader Joes. It's REALLY delightful. Plus, the water turns pink when you put the tea bag in your mug. Pretty!

Happy Friday!

These little chocolates from Trader Joe's are phenomenal.

Buttery smooth caramels drenched in Belgian chocolate, then sprinkled with crunchy rock salt from the dead sea.

Yes, please.

Thanks Lara, for telling me about these!

Now you, dear reader... go try some!

TJ's: Dark Chocolate Crisps

So I ended up going to Trader Joe's today just like I said I would. I didn't realize it until I got there, but I haven't been in SO long! But just like a good friend, the minute I stepped inside it felt like we'd never been apart. Love that feeling. Today I was mostly shopping for the big holiday potluck tomorrow, but I also picked up a few things for myself while I was there. There are so many holiday treats in the store it was making my head spin. How can one possibly try them all?!! Instead of getting another box of the milk chocolate hazelnut delights, I decided to try something else. I spent a good 10 minutes just starting at all the goodies trying to figure out which one I wanted to buy the most. French Truffles, Dark Chocolate After Dinner Mints, Soft Peppermint Puffs, Chocolate Covered Ginger Snaps, Chocolate Covered Mint Joe-Joe's, I mean seriously the list goes on and on and on....

In the end I settled for... drumroll, please.... the Dark Chocolate Crisps. YUM! After bringing them home and running them through the taste test I have come to the conclusion that they are delicious! They are shapped like a pringle, but are all Belgian chocolate with tiny crispy wafers on the top. Excellent!! They're the perfect snack if you're craving a little chocolate, which I often am. They are all natural, very rich (so you don't have to eat many to feel satisfied) and they come in a milk chocolate variety if that is what you prefer.

Final Grade: A+

TJ's: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Delights

Mmmmmm delectable! These little treats (comparable to Ferrero Rocher chocolates) are so good you just want to keep eating and eating them. I fortunately stopped myself after one, partly because I am self disciplined like that, but more so because they aren't mine-- they're Lauren's. Don't think it would go over too well if I ate the whole box on her. I do plan on stopping at TJ's tomorrow and picking up my own stash! Whoo! I'll pick some up for the potluck too!

On another note I guess I'll admit the squirrel on the box is semi-cute... even though squirrels in general are disgusting and equal to vermin (in my humble opinion). But not to worry, this one is only a cartoon. So go ahead, buy a box and enjoy! They are so hazel-nutty and delicious you will be glad you did. Think roasted hazelnuts and hot chocolate. Mmm!

Smoothies.

This Trader Joe's Smoothie is delicious!!!!!!!!!! I'm not really one for smoothies either, but I decided to buy this today and was very pleasantly surprised to find out how smooth (hence the name, I guess) and yummy it was. I also bought the Very Berry flavor and it was also tres bien. I poured myself a small glass when I got home. Then I poured myself another small glass a couple hours later. THEN I poured myself another small glass after my class, finally finishing off the bottle. I wanted to make it last forever except it was obviously impossible. But alas, I can always just head down the street and pick up another one (or three) tomorrow. :-D

TJ's: Chicken Tikka Masala

You must try this DELICIOUS dinner. It is restaurant quality, I tell you. It tastes JUST like the chicken tikka masala from Kashmir on Newbury Street (which is soooooo yummy). I had this for the first time late night last week after a night out for my friends birthday. It was so delicious I went out the next day and bought 4 more boxes. One box is basically one meal, so if you have more than one person eating, you'll need to get several boxes. Buy some TJ's tandoori naan to go with it and you've got the perfect Indian dish for dinner. 5 stars. SO GOOD.

Trader Joe's!!

I love Trader Joe's. I've never met someone who doesn't! I have to admit right off they bat that it's no Wegmans, but seriously, what is? Nothing can beat the big W. However, Trader Joe's does a fine job at being my neighborhood grocery store. I love stopping by here for a quick shop around. They always have a great flower selection and also always have samples. MMmm good. I love their creative tag lines and cheap prices too. Since there are so many items I love in TJ's I've decided to start blogging about certain products from time to time. Hopefully you're lucky enough to have a TJ's near you, especially if you don't have a Wegmans either. I don't know what I'd do without it. As much as I love Whole Foods (oh so much)- it breaks the bank! So Trader Joe's is where it's AT. Check back to the blog for delicious foods that you can try too!