The Hoes throw themselves a frozen fiesta courtesy of Trader Joe. And the only thing more adorable than the tiny tacos is their new recording studio: Katie’s childhood bedroom. Program that microwave, because we’re about serve up some mini Mexican apps, Kosher wine trivia and — what the hell —  some movie recs. 

In the cart: 

-Dearly Beloved I Thee Red

-Mini Beef Tacos

-Mini Chicken Tacos

-Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos

-Chipotle Vegetable Quesadillas

-Southwest Chicken Quesadillas

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The Hoes play their own version of Candy Land this week, and the ending isn't exactly as sweet as they'd hoped. They also try to sink their teeth into some of life's burning questions. Is Trader Joe's heading to Europe? Is white chocolate even chocolate? Are children's pool floaties now fashionable bracelets? They might not have discovered any answers, but their dentists will most likely discover several new cavities.  

In the cart:

• Mini Gummy Bears on a Chocolate Pool Day
• Fruit Jellies
• Black Licorice Treads
• Salt Water Taffy
• Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists 
• Gourmet Jelly Beans

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It’s not Goose but it’ll do. From the cold-pressed to the hard to impress, the Hoes sample Trader Joe’s juice selection and barely make it out with their stomachs intact. This episode is a gut punch of Mother Nature’s refined-est, Olivia Wilde trivia (or should we say Olivia Cockburn?) and whatever the hell Yam Beans are. 

In the cart: 

• Organic Ginger & Turmeric Juice Shots
• Organic No Joke Ginger Juice Shot 
• Cold Pressed Juice Green
• Cold Pressed Juice Red
• Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar - Cucumber & Mint
• Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar - Strawberry & Basil
• Organic Cold-Pressed Fruit Stand Beverage
• Suja Organic Cold-Pressed Celery Juice
• Cold-Pressed Juice - Watermelon 

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This week, the Hoes are revisiting something that caused quite a stir the first time around: Dips. They're giving out second chances, falling in love with newbies, trying to corrupt innocent Trader Joe, mispronouncing everything, and maybe even proposing a Trader Hoes Instagram DM group. 

In the cart: 

• Simpler Wines Rose
• Organic Creamy Cashew Fiesta Dip
• Pita Chips with Sea Salt
• Baby Carrots
• Jalapeño Lime Almond Dip
• Vegan Ranch Dip
• Zhoug Sauce
• Chocolate Hummus

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The Hoes are getting icy on this one! It’s a Trader Joe’s ice pop showdown and the reviews are chilling to say the least. Although not as chilling as Dr. Death or the thought of Katie being a licensed surgeon. 

In the cart:

• Mango & Cream Bars
• Raspberry & Cream Bars
• Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt Parfait Bars
• Cold Brew Latte Dessert Bars
• Lime Fruit Floes
• Fruit Frenzy Bars

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For the second installment of Ho-ing It Out, the Hoes are so excited to welcome Ali Dugaw, A.K.A. Gluten Free Travel Girl and producer of Arizona’s Family. Ali brings with her a smattering of gluten-free snacks and from the get-go, it’s clear she’s already a Pro Ho. The Hoes also have the great honor of introducing Ali to the Eloté Corn Chip Dippers, and Katie divulges her past as a circus performer in Mexico. Oh, and they somehow manage to work in some serious conversation about the stigma surrounding the gluten free lifestyle. This episode really has everything.

In the cart:
-Jalapeño Sauce
-Gluten-Free Pretzel Twists
-Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce
-Truffle Marcona Almonds
-Pineapple Salsa
-Gluten-Free Joe-Joe’s
-Brownie Crisps

Follow along with all of Ali’s adventures at GlutenFreeTravelGirl.com. 

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Get hyped because The Hoes are sipping on Trader Joe’s canned cold brew this week, and you know things got intense and jittery. They paired these brews with two heavenly coffee cake miracles, which honestly saved the day, and a bit of scatting, discussion of milk varieties, the Commandments of Trader Josef, a breakdown of our family trees and a heated debate about whether cakes are breads or not. 

In the cart:

• Black Cold Brew Coffee
• Blueberry Streusel Bread
• French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee
• Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
• Caramel Spice Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte

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Holy ravioli, Batman! The Hoes are deep diving into some serious refrigerated pasta from Trader Joe's — or should we say, Trader Giotto’s? This carboloaded episode also comes with hot takes on Lady Gaga’s pronunciation of “pasta,” discussions of who would make a better phone sex worker, and the Hoes’ newest invention, dessert pasta. 

In the cart:

• Phigment Red Wine Blend
• Tomato Basil Marinara
• Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli
• Butternut Squash Triangoli
• Porchini Mushroom & Truffle Triangoli
• Ricotta & Lemon Zest Ravioli
• Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Ravioli

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It's Katie's birthday, so she chose to review the ultimate birthday dessert: Pie, duh. Of course the Hoes had to kick it off with Katie's favorite frozen pie ever, but then things took a turn. They explore whether pie crusts could actually be made out of farts or not, try to translate modern slang and take a particularly embarrassing stroll down Thanksgiving memory lane. Happy birthday, Katie! 

In the cart:

• Cecilia B Vino Spumante Rosé 
• Key Lime Pie
• Lemon Meringue Tart
• Apple Crumble Pie
• Tarte Aux Fruits
• Peaches & Cream Tarte

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This week, the Hoes are putting their tamale sommelier skills to the test while tasting Trader Joe’s fresh tamale selection and a few side pieces to round things out. And the favorite choice? Well, the Hoes did not see it coming. They also dish on which Spice Girl they wish they were, items they wish TJ’s carried, their joint celebrity name and Molotov cocktails. 

In the cart:

• Reposado Tequila
• Queso Cheese Dip
• Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips
• Elote Corn Chip Dippers
• Five Layer Dip
• Handmade Chicken & Green Chile Tamale
• Handmade Pork Tamale & Red Sauce
• Handmade Vegetarian Tamale

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