We’re rounding out this month with 360 degrees of flavor as we try some new and classic circular (breakfast?) foods from Trader Joe’s. Not on the menu but certainly on our minds: Wendy’s non-OCD-friendly food, Evie’s need for a blender, and Katie’s lost pineapple. 

🛒 In the cart: 

• Egg Frittata
• Cauliflower Pancakes
• Potato Pancakes 
• Corn and Cheese Arepas 

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The Hoes dig into some juicy Trader Joe's stories and uncover a conspiracy, crossbow and some stolen TJ's wine. Buckle up with some Two Buck Chuck and get ready for some ridiculous grocery chain fodder. 

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Excuse our diacope as we dive into some new Trader Joe’s items to help kick off the new year. We’ve got apps, mains, and desserts covered here, and nothing goes the way we think it will. Not on the menu but definitely on our minds: The likelihood we’d be in a cult, Canadian bacon’s fashion, Trader Joe’s tours, and how you pronounce “pen” and “pin.” Seriously, we need to know. 

🛒 In the cart: 

• Kalua Pork Spring Rolls
• French Onion Mac & Cheese 
• Okie Dokie Oat Milk Ice Cream

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Stop what you're doing. Drop everything. Yep, don't even start the new episode. And go get your hands on some of these Cacio e Pepe Puffs from Trader Joe's. We'll wait. 

And while we're waiting, we'll keep thinking of which other items Joe should expand like the Fast and Furious franchise. Maybe Katie will keep practicing her pronunciation of "cacio e pepe" too. 

What do you think Trader Joe's should explore more of? Message us at @realtraderhoes on Instagram and Gmail, or reach out at realtraderhoes.com. 

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It’s 2022, y’all! And the Hoes are hoping for a low stakes, high-cal  kind of year. We’re talking slow news days and savory Trader Joe’s items, including this selection of heat-and-eat vegan entrees. Not on the menu but certainly on their minds: storefront petitions, the Irish and Katie’s love of any and all things mac and cheese. 

In the cart:
Vegan Mac
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Vegan Enchilada Casserole

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What a year, what a shopping list! The Hoes reap the 2021 hits, misses and musings of the past year. More pickle products? Yes, please! A return of key lime popcorn? Dear god, NO. It's basket case episode chockfull of reflection – and yeah, okay, some wine too. 

Want to share your Trader Joe's 2021 highlights and 2022 predictions? Message us at realtraderhoes on Instagram and Gmail, or reach out at realtraderhoes.com. 

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Simply put: This is a dystopian Christmas dinner. We’ve got guest co-ho Brian (aka Evie’s husband now!) sharing in a low-effort, only-slightly-sad holiday feast courtesy of Trader Joe. Not every dish is a gift, but at least one cheesy pick could be considered the reason for the season. Not on the menu but certainly on our minds: TJ’s floor wine, why side dishes are the real star of the holidays, and the tragedy of the Star Wars Holiday Special. 

🛒 In the cart:

• Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Meritage Red Wine
• Balsamic Glazed Bone-In Beef Short Ribs 
• Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes 
• Roasted Vegetables 
• Roasted Cauliflower and Orzo 

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On this week’s Basket Case, we’re counting down the reasons that advent calendars should be available all year round. We also unpack the Hallmark movie and Disney fan Venn diagram, why Joe tries to fit his name in everything, and how we want PMS advent calendars.  

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We’re harkening back to our youths and somehow also getting a glimpse at our futures this week. Yep, we’re going up on a Tuesday with some Trader Joe’s liqueurs. Not on the menu but certainly on their minds: what the heck fashion is these days, holiday shopping woes, and whether licking a fireplace is a good or bad thing. 

🛒 In the cart: 

• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Cream
• Golden Vale Irish Cream Liqueur
• Cold Brew Coffee & Cream Liqueur
• Sugar Plum Sparkling Beverage 

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The Hoes turn to Trader Joes for some culinary inspiration. From the somewhat promising to the slightly unsettling, it's a basket case breakdown of Trader Joe's newest recipes. Not on the menu but certainly on their minds: Evie's cat face, Katie's popped grapes and one-and-done salsa cooking. 

*EDITORS NOTE*
The Trader Bros will be popping into the background on this one, hoes. We tried the best we could in editing but it seems what we really need is a time machine so we can travel back to the date of this recording and tell them to lower their dang voices. 

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