Thank you so much for continuing life as normal. It really does help to keep our minds off of what’s going on. As a black woman, I want to say I sincerely appreciate you being vulnerable and understanding. I truly adore your family so I wanted to let you know how much it meant 💕
Love your haul! My TJ'S in Amherst NY is the best shopping experience of all the grocery stores here. The crew is always happy, helpful and friendly. Since we are still social distancing, they require everyone to wear a mask, hand you a pre-cleaned cart and only allow a certain number of shoppers. It's always a pleasure. I wish they sold wine though, yours looks so good. Only beer in NY. Looking forward to your family taste test.🤗
Ok, we have been going through the sangria like crazy! Thank you for suggesting that. We keep it out in the patio fridge so you can sit out there and enjoy it in the sun!
Yes! Please keep the videos coming! I look forward to them every Friday!!! I live in West Virginia and the closest Trader Joe’s for me is in another state....2 hour drive away (Columbus, Ohio). My kids and I take road trip hauls to TJ’s about every two weeks to a month! So your videos on new TJ’s products helps me to plan my shopping trips! You seem so kind and loving and so inspiring. Thank you so much and God bless! ❤️
Enjoying your videos. I was preparing for and had surgery so I haven’t been out shopping myself in months. Your videos have helped get the new items on my store list so I haven’t missed out.
Yes a video on eat you veggies challenge!!! I am always trying to find ways to make vegetables ample in my meal and the BEST part of the meal rather than a boring side dish :)
It’s probably the one that high carb Hanna and plantiful Kiki are doing. Basically you have 1/2 your plate a start haha (potato, rice, beans, lentils etc) the other 1/2 non starch veg.
I love watching you bc you try so many vegan/“alternative” items, others might not reach for. As a vegan myself, when you said “less cheese,” I was like: “YES PLZ!!” ! 🙌 hopefully the veg cheeses are better than the previous ones! 🤞Thanks for sharing your wonderful energy! ❤️
This time I'm going to refrain from doing my TJ's shopping until AFTER I watch your taste test.. I always seem to run out before seeing your tasting video and regret having not bought something that turned out to be A-mazing!! :D
@@thebossofmykitchen You also have to know your own tastes. For me, because I don't go to TJ all the time, it means I have to remember to buy it the next time I'm there. This is why I have to plan my trips after viewing Katie's tasting video.
@@SBakall2 I agree with you. I'm sure you're like me and don't buy everything she gets but it definitely has me looking at something new. For instance, I never would have bought the potato chips with five cheeses but they are amazing!! I also check the price of things and if it's not something I would spend a lot of money on then I just pass. Since I can only go once a month because of the long lines I do like to watch her first and make a list since I can't just go back the next day if I forgot something. this last trip I bought the watermelon mist and the watermelon overnight face mask. I primarily use Arbonne which I love but thought why not get something new and I leave the mist in the car. My husband laughs because I use it every single time we're driving. And you will not be disappointed with the watermelon face mask because it smells amazing and it's not greasy and I love it! Sophie, I guess we'll be back next Friday 🤗
Yay veggie challenge !!! Great haul can't wait for the taste test. I've been on a veggie challenge myself. Making salad bar 🥳 I cut up what I like in my salad, put them in containers with enough for a few days. When I want salad,just pull them out. Thank you Katie for all of your inspiration 🥳 🥰 😇
Thanks for doing these videos! Now that we can't try things at work this is how I find out whether they're good or not without trying them all myself! The garlic cheese focaccia bread is fantastic toasted with avocado and the bruschetta would be awesome on there too!
So excited to watch your haul just when it comes out! I'm really excited to see the taste test with some of the new items, and all the vegetables and fruits looked amazing! Big hugs for you!
I have a feeling you’re going to make the same High Carb Hannah breakfast casserole recipe I am 😂😍 i bought everything at TJs this morning to make tomorrow.
Hi Katie, I'm a fan of your TJ haul videos. I was at TJ today, and one of my favorite seasonal products was back--the Meyer Lemon Biscotti. Another seasonal favorite, which should be in next month, is the Peruvian Potato Chips, which were introduced last summer.
Missed this so much. Heading out today. I’ve gained 28 lbs. I need to make some salads and get my TJs back ON!! That taco salad you make (Mexican?). Yummy!! The candle trio!!!! I sure hope there are some at mine when I get there. To all the followers here. Much love. I have missed the comments and community here SO much!!
If you ever want to take out the salt flavor in a lot of soups, if you throw in a cut up potato while it’s cooking it’ll draw out some of the sodium. That’s what I usually do.
Wow! Very excited. The antipasto looks fantastic and the patio chips were my favorite last summer, too! So many great items. I was just there last night and the only new item my store had was the sliced cheddar garlic focaccia, which I have already had last night toasted in a sandwich and it was delicious! I will probably use it for patty melts and salmon burgers this week. I like the potatoes and peppers, too and will pre cook the bag then use some each morning in a breakfast scramble. OMG, just got to the part with the flat green beans! I am very happy because that is my favorite. I like to cook southern style green beans and also a more Mediterranean style and, for both, that's the best kind. For the Mediterranean version, I put so e evoo and crushed garlic in a pan until the garlic is very lightly browned . Then add the green beans, cut into about inch and a half or so sized pieces, a can of Italian style stewed tomatoes and a little salt. Depending on amount of green beans, you may need more tomatoes, it's about a 2:1 ratio of beans to tomatoes, and let them all braise down until the beans are cooked. It's a lot of flavor that you don't expect from such a simple thing and it will be so great to be able to buy them easily at Trader Joe's. 😊 smoked cheddar cheese with paprika, how yummy does that sound!
@@KatieHespe I hope you like it! If you can't find the Italian style stewed tomatoes, and right now sometimes they are hard to find, then just sub regular stewed tomatoes, or even canned whole tomatoes and mash them up a little yourself, and add some Italian blend seasoning. You want the tomatoes to cook down and dissolve a bit so diced tomatoes aren't the best as they don't break down as easily. :)
I like these hauls. Only wish the prices were either left up longer or displayed after you introduce the item. I'm so focused on the item that I almost always have to rewind to see the price
Hmmm...can't wait to see what you think about the two new vegan cheeses....definitely need to figure out the sweet spot for getting in your store soon.
My daughter and I went to the Buena Vista winery in Sonoma. We loved it and their wine. There is an interesting story behind the count that I am sure you can find on their web site. I cannot wait to see if this is as good as the wine we purchased there!
Hi Katie. I'm so glad you have joined the #eatyourvegchallenge. I have been doing this challenge too. I love Hannah, Kiki and Chelsea. I have been vegan for a year and vegetarian for 2 years. I love that you include the ingredient lists in your videos and let us know if things are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Thank you so much for the information you provide.
Can you give us an update on the zinc spray sunscreen? Does it leave a significant white case like other zinc sunscreens? Love love love using your videos as my weekly shopping list :)
Katie Mikell I haaaaaaate them but my husband and kids are crazy for them. I don’t have a sweet tooth at all, though. So I think it’s just a difference of taste buds. I still buy them because Katie got my family hooked on them 😆
I tried those beans a couple of weeks ago and I loved them. Usually I don't like frozen string beans because I find them rubbery. These weren't at all.
I couldn't get the summer mini candles. Something about the glue that holds the labels on that says "do not leave candle burning unattended" won't stay stuck. Boo!! So they pulled then from my local trader Joes shelf.
I bought 2 sets of the candles and the glue on the individual candles stuck to each other and put was a mess. Couldn't get them out of the box without destroying the box and then had to pry them apart. They better smell good after all that work.
Katie Hespe I still love seeing you hauls on Friday’s! But I trust your opinion so sometimes if you really love something it’ll convince me to try it. ☺️
Did you like the watermelon juice you picked up at Costco? That's much closer to me than TJ's currently so I don't know if I'll be able to pick up the cold pressed juice you showed here.
Oooh! I am going to have to run to the freezer section first to get those Hold the Cones! On my last trip, they only had the Vanilla and Chocolate flavors. I still haven’t gotten lucky with the Cauliflower Thins. I did see Cold Brew Pitcher Packs, which I’m not sure if they are new, but it’s gonna be hot this summer so I stocked up. And I snagged a couple bottles of the Rose Oil Hand Lotion. Hoping those will be as wonderful as the regular Ultra Moisturizing Hand Lotion. Still no Watermelon Gel Moisturizer at my stores, tho. :( Crossing fingers that I’ll be able to find them on my next essentials trip!
The cold brew packs are seasonal, so it’s a good call to stock up. So...there is a new watermelon hand cream coming soon. I can’t wait for it to hit the stores!
I would also love if TJ would have trainings regarding BIPOC bc I experienced a racist comment from a team member a few months ago and in the past year or so, I’ve noticed that my store has become less and less diverse in terms of people who work there, so I hope there are discussions about these issues. ❤️
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to mention that if you put cream cheese in those small peppers and top with Everything But The Bagel seasoning, it’s DELICIOUS!! Maybe you know that already but... 😉
Yes you can pretty much buy a case of anything at TJ’s. Just call ahead and they can order an extra case and set it aside for whenever you plan to come in 😊
Thank you so much for continuing life as normal. It really does help to keep our minds off of what’s going on. As a black woman, I want to say I sincerely appreciate you being vulnerable and understanding. I truly adore your family so I wanted to let you know how much it meant 💕
Your hauls are fun to watch and help me discover new items
Thanks for your gentle and happy personality. You helped me smile today😎
Love your haul! My TJ'S in Amherst NY is the best shopping experience of all the grocery stores here. The crew is always happy, helpful and friendly. Since we are still social distancing, they require everyone to wear a mask, hand you a pre-cleaned cart and only allow a certain number of shoppers. It's always a pleasure. I wish they sold wine though, yours looks so good. Only beer in NY. Looking forward to your family taste test.🤗
Yay, it’s my lucky week! Three Katie videos in a row! I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for keeping them coming! 😃
Ok, we have been going through the sangria like crazy! Thank you for suggesting that. We keep it out in the patio fridge so you can sit out there and enjoy it in the sun!
Always look forward to these hauls and seeing what’s new!
Yes! Please keep the videos coming! I look forward to them every Friday!!! I live in West Virginia and the closest Trader Joe’s for me is in another state....2 hour drive away (Columbus, Ohio). My kids and I take road trip hauls to TJ’s about every two weeks to a month! So your videos on new TJ’s products helps me to plan my shopping trips! You seem so kind and loving and so inspiring. Thank you so much and God bless! ❤️
I love these hauls since I'm just getting back to tj's
Enjoying your videos. I was preparing for and had surgery so I haven’t been out shopping myself in months. Your videos have helped get the new items on my store list so I haven’t missed out.
Yes a video on eat you veggies challenge!!! I am always trying to find ways to make vegetables ample in my meal and the BEST part of the meal rather than a boring side dish :)
Yes please talk about the veggie challenge you’re doing!!
👀 I want to know also
It’s probably the one that high carb Hanna and plantiful Kiki are doing. Basically you have 1/2 your plate a start haha (potato, rice, beans, lentils etc) the other 1/2 non starch veg.
It’s def the one that high carb hanna is doing
The book is called the starch solution. It’s written by a doctor
I love seeing your hauls. I used to go to trader Joe's maybe 2-3 times a year, but after watching your hauls I may start going once a month.
Love all this new stuff! Thank u for sharing! 😊
I love watching you bc you try so many vegan/“alternative” items, others might not reach for. As a vegan myself, when you said “less cheese,” I was like: “YES PLZ!!” ! 🙌 hopefully the veg cheeses are better than the previous ones! 🤞Thanks for sharing your wonderful energy! ❤️
This time I'm going to refrain from doing my TJ's shopping until AFTER I watch your taste test.. I always seem to run out before seeing your tasting video and regret having not bought something that turned out to be A-mazing!! :D
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@@thebossofmykitchen You also have to know your own tastes. For me, because I don't go to TJ all the time, it means I have to remember to buy it the next time I'm there. This is why I have to plan my trips after viewing Katie's tasting video.
@@SBakall2 I agree with you. I'm sure you're like me and don't buy everything she gets but it definitely has me looking at something new. For instance, I never would have bought the potato chips with five cheeses but they are amazing!! I also check the price of things and if it's not something I would spend a lot of money on then I just pass. Since I can only go once a month because of the long lines I do like to watch her first and make a list since I can't just go back the next day if I forgot something. this last trip I bought the watermelon mist and the watermelon overnight face mask. I primarily use Arbonne which I love but thought why not get something new and I leave the mist in the car. My husband laughs because I use it every single time we're driving. And you will not be disappointed with the watermelon face mask because it smells amazing and it's not greasy and I love it! Sophie, I guess we'll be back next Friday 🤗
@@lorettacali10370 those chips are amazing. We just finished up our third bag!
IM OBSESSED WITH THE PICKLE POPCORN!!! im also the biggest pickle fan!! please do a video on the eat your veg challenge!!!
I'm eating it as we speak
Jenna Flora so so good
Thank you darling. Keep shining sister 👌🏾🙏🏾❤️. Love and light
Yay veggie challenge !!! Great haul can't wait for the taste test. I've been on a veggie challenge myself. Making salad bar 🥳 I cut up what I like in my salad, put them in containers with enough for a few days. When I want salad,just pull them out. Thank you Katie for all of your inspiration 🥳 🥰 😇
Kathy Haines where did you fine I fo on veggie challenge I need some motivation and I love competitions? Thanks
Eat your veggies challenge, me too! A video on blending and seasoning the veggies would be great.
Love to watch these haul videos! I look for the new items when I head to my Trader Joe's!
That smoked cheese is delicious! I picked some up this week and I'm obsessed
I got to watch two TJ’s hauls today. My wife’s and yours! Thanks!
Yes!! I love those potatoes with the truffle ketchup as well.. so good!
Thanks for doing these videos! Now that we can't try things at work this is how I find out whether they're good or not without trying them all myself! The garlic cheese focaccia bread is fantastic toasted with avocado and the bruschetta would be awesome on there too!
So excited to watch your haul just when it comes out! I'm really excited to see the taste test with some of the new items, and all the vegetables and fruits looked amazing! Big hugs for you!
I can’t wait till the taste test. So many goodies. Corn chowder that’s right up my alley
Patio chips sounds like what we call All dressed in Canada. I bet they are amaze balls!
The "Hold the Cone" desserts are our favorite dessert...small and tasty. Thanks for continuing to share the newest deliciousness with us!
Can’t wait to go to TJs candles,patio chips and sangria bring on the weekend. Thanks for posting another great haul.😇
I have a feeling you’re going to make the same High Carb Hannah breakfast casserole recipe I am 😂😍 i bought everything at TJs this morning to make tomorrow.
Haha yes!!
We're doing the one from Brand New Vegan.
Thanks Katie for this new haul. Can't wait to go shopping. Love that pink lips T, where did you get it?
I love Trader Joes haul and taste test video's from you & your loving family. It's too bad they don't have Trader Joes all over Canada😭😭😭😭😭
Hi Katie, I'm a fan of your TJ haul videos. I was at TJ today, and one of my favorite seasonal products was back--the Meyer Lemon Biscotti. Another seasonal favorite, which should be in next month, is the Peruvian Potato Chips, which were introduced last summer.
I love cutting those mini peppers in half and then spreading them with cream cheese--yum!
Thanks for the tip on the dried mandarin oranges. They are my new obsession!!! Have to go buy more❤️
Great haul video, lots of goodies. Looking forward to the taste test video.
The cashew cheese bake sounds so good. I hope you can report back on it during the taste test on if it was good and maybe share the recipe!
I’m sipping a watermelon juice as I watch this video. Obsessed!
Trader Joe's sweet chili sauce sells out, too, and goes well with the shrimp and rice. So good!
Missed this so much. Heading out today. I’ve gained 28 lbs. I need to make some salads and get my TJs back ON!! That taco salad you make (Mexican?). Yummy!!
The candle trio!!!! I sure hope there are some at mine when I get there.
To all the followers here. Much love. I have missed the comments and community here SO much!!
Yes hummus is good with the little bell peppers.... delicious.
If you ever want to take out the salt flavor in a lot of soups, if you throw in a cut up potato while it’s cooking it’ll draw out some of the sodium. That’s what I usually do.
Wow! Very excited. The antipasto looks fantastic and the patio chips were my favorite last summer, too! So many great items. I was just there last night and the only new item my store had was the sliced cheddar garlic focaccia, which I have already had last night toasted in a sandwich and it was delicious! I will probably use it for patty melts and salmon burgers this week. I like the potatoes and peppers, too and will pre cook the bag then use some each morning in a breakfast scramble. OMG, just got to the part with the flat green beans! I am very happy because that is my favorite. I like to cook southern style green beans and also a more Mediterranean style and, for both, that's the best kind. For the Mediterranean version, I put so e evoo and crushed garlic in a pan until the garlic is very lightly browned . Then add the green beans, cut into about inch and a half or so sized pieces, a can of Italian style stewed tomatoes and a little salt. Depending on amount of green beans, you may need more tomatoes, it's about a 2:1 ratio of beans to tomatoes, and let them all braise down until the beans are cooked. It's a lot of flavor that you don't expect from such a simple thing and it will be so great to be able to buy them easily at Trader Joe's. 😊 smoked cheddar cheese with paprika, how yummy does that sound!
Thanks Gayla, I’m going to have to try that!
@@KatieHespe I hope you like it! If you can't find the Italian style stewed tomatoes, and right now sometimes they are hard to find, then just sub regular stewed tomatoes, or even canned whole tomatoes and mash them up a little yourself, and add some Italian blend seasoning. You want the tomatoes to cook down and dissolve a bit so diced tomatoes aren't the best as they don't break down as easily. :)
I loved the lemony arugula basil salad...used the greens on caprese sandwiches
So excited for the taste test. I will visit my trader Joe's this weekend 🤗
I like these hauls. Only wish the prices were either left up longer or displayed after you introduce the item. I'm so focused on the item that I almost always have to rewind to see the price
I love your TJ haul. Stay safe
Enjoy your hauls. I'm dairy and gluten free for health reasons. I want those candals!!!
Obsessed with the new hold the cones!!
The mini cones are the BOMB!!!
I can't wait to try that broccoli, cheese & hash brown casserole! Yum!
Love the bruschetta! Put it in my avocado toast with Everything But... on top. Also good with scrambled eggs! Yummmm!
Those mini bell peppers are good as stuffed nachos! Yummy!
I’ve been doing the eat your veg challenge also!! Love it!!
I cannot wait to try the candles and patio chips
Yay, a Hespe haul just in time-going tomorrow!
I love watching your hauls and I don't even have a TJ'S around closest is an hour away.
Hmmm...can't wait to see what you think about the two new vegan cheeses....definitely need to figure out the sweet spot for getting in your store soon.
My daughter and I went to the Buena Vista winery in Sonoma. We loved it and their wine. There is an interesting story behind the count that I am sure you can find on their web site. I cannot wait to see if this is as good as the wine we purchased there!
Hi Katie. I'm so glad you have joined the #eatyourvegchallenge. I have been doing this challenge too. I love Hannah, Kiki and Chelsea. I have been vegan for a year and vegetarian for 2 years. I love that you include the ingredient lists in your videos and let us know if things are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Thank you so much for the information you provide.
I was just thinking about trying to make cashew cheese . Glad u had the same idea . Please share 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I'm late, but I'm watching now, love your hauls. 🙂🙌
Can't wait to see this taste test!!
Can you give us an update on the zinc spray sunscreen? Does it leave a significant white case like other zinc sunscreens?
Love love love using your videos as my weekly shopping list :)
I can’t wait to get that vegan cheese! Maybe one day they’ll come out with a dairy free hold the cone... a girl can dream!
Now I need to find a reason to go back to TJ's so I can get that candle trio!
Those chips look amazing!
OMG!!!!! I can't stop eating the sprinkle cookies!!!!! I have to stop buying them, lol
The Argentinian wild raw shrimp tastes like lobster and goes perfectly wilt brown rice or any other rice. It's sold out often.
Thank you for the positive....
We can get negative on every turn in our lives....
A moment of “normal”? Thank you
Zinc oxide is also reef-safe! Definitely would recommend a mineral sunscreen over a chemical sunscreen any day of the week!
Great point!
Ughhh the patio chips were so good last year 🤤🤤🤤
Yes, I loved the patio chips! Too bad my store didn't have them last night. Maybe next time.
Ah! I was going to go today. Hope they have them
I love your videos and thank you 😊
Trader Joes sunscreen is literally the best sunscreen!!
I adore the boxed sangria but if i have too much my hangover is NASTY hahahha. Worth it!
Thank-you for the video.
I made a list of the things to try:)
I was so excited to try the watermelon sparkling juice and I hated it :((( but I totally loved the strawberry one.
Hey Katie .. 2 questions… What is the dressing with the lemon arugula salad? How much is the price of the chocolate mint mini cones? Thanks Katie
I regret that you lead me to the dried mandarins. I ate a whole bag so far since Sunday and just went to get 3 more.
Catherine Calhoun I wonder if I had a bad bag it was too sugary for me it was my first time trying it and I thought my last? Was your sugary?
@@KatieJoMikell yes they are very sweet. They are not just fruit. I like them though. I eat just a few as a replacement for my candy habit.
Katie Mikell I haaaaaaate them but my husband and kids are crazy for them. I don’t have a sweet tooth at all, though. So I think it’s just a difference of taste buds. I still buy them because Katie got my family hooked on them 😆
You have the cutest shirts . ❤️
I tried those beans a couple of weeks ago and I loved them. Usually I don't like frozen string beans because I find them rubbery. These weren't at all.
I couldn't get the summer mini candles. Something about the glue that holds the labels on that says "do not leave candle burning unattended" won't stay stuck. Boo!! So they pulled then from my local trader Joes shelf.
I bought 2 sets of the candles and the glue on the individual candles stuck to each other and put was a mess. Couldn't get them out of the box without destroying the box and then had to pry them apart. They better smell good after all that work.
@@justaveragejane your description made me laugh. Yes I hope they're the best EVER
Wow the coconut and almond creamer here in Texas is $1:69 each and I love it too:
High carb hannah recipe?! Love her!!
Yep! I just found her and am loving her info and the eat your veg challenge is so easy!
I wish you’d release your taste test on Friday’s! I go shopping Saturday
I’ll keep that in mind. I will try and post the taste test in the morning.
Katie Hespe I still love seeing you hauls on Friday’s! But I trust your opinion so sometimes if you really love something it’ll convince me to try it. ☺️
Love you! Did my TJs run today.
Pleasant positive distraction here!❤ ...🌎✌🖤💛💜💚💙
Did you like the watermelon juice you picked up at Costco? That's much closer to me than TJ's currently so I don't know if I'll be able to pick up the cold pressed juice you showed here.
Honestly, it wasn’t my favorite. The box we got tasted kind of old.
Oooh! I am going to have to run to the freezer section first to get those Hold the Cones! On my last trip, they only had the Vanilla and Chocolate flavors. I still haven’t gotten lucky with the Cauliflower Thins. I did see Cold Brew Pitcher Packs, which I’m not sure if they are new, but it’s gonna be hot this summer so I stocked up. And I snagged a couple bottles of the Rose Oil Hand Lotion. Hoping those will be as wonderful as the regular Ultra Moisturizing Hand Lotion. Still no Watermelon Gel Moisturizer at my stores, tho. :( Crossing fingers that I’ll be able to find them on my next essentials trip!
The cold brew packs are seasonal, so it’s a good call to stock up. So...there is a new watermelon hand cream coming soon. I can’t wait for it to hit the stores!
Katie Hespe OMG. I will be hunting for that hand cream! ❤️
Yummy fruits and vegetables.
I'm curious to try the vegan cheddar. I have tried chao tofu mozzarella slices. Its good but quite pricey
I would also love if TJ would have trainings regarding BIPOC bc I experienced a racist comment from a team member a few months ago and in the past year or so, I’ve noticed that my store has become less and less diverse in terms of people who work there, so I hope there are discussions about these issues. ❤️
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to mention that if you put cream cheese in those small peppers and top with Everything But The Bagel seasoning, it’s DELICIOUS!!
Maybe you know that already but... 😉
I enjoy your videos...
I wish TJ’s would ship shelf stable items
I LOVE the pickle popcorn! I’m actually wondering if you can by a case of them in bulk...you know to share!
Yes you can pretty much buy a case of anything at TJ’s. Just call ahead and they can order an extra case and set it aside for whenever you plan to come in 😊
Taste test coming? How’s that vegan cheese?!
Cotton candy grapes. Are they at Trader Joe's?
love you katie! I hope they make a statement too
hi Katie , you look awesome . pray for peace for the usa