It FINALLY popped up in my Trader Joe’s.
Now what the heck should I do with it?
[P.S. I'm not holding out on you by hoarding my TJ purchases. I only got boring stuff, like hamburger buns and apples. Oh, and THAT ABOVE!!]
It FINALLY popped up in my Trader Joe’s.
Now what the heck should I do with it?
[P.S. I'm not holding out on you by hoarding my TJ purchases. I only got boring stuff, like hamburger buns and apples. Oh, and THAT ABOVE!!]
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This is so unfair. Why can’t we have a TJ’s in Canada? :’(
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Allison — January 5th, 2013 @ 7:51 pm
Lob laws sold something similar they may still have it.
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My mouth literally dropped when I saw this!! Would you grind it on top of a latte? Rim a mocha martini glass? Make a pretty topping for cupcakes or ice cream? (ps, totally looking for this in my TJ’s next week!)
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YES! I have this too and I have no clue what to do with it. Maybe over cupcake size cheesecakes?
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Mmm, it’s delicious on chocolate pudding!!!
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Mocha Cupcakes!
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Oooohhh, sugar chocolate coffee french toast? Like cinnamon french toast…but wayyy better.
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Umm if it wasn’t midnight I would go to E. Liberty right now to pick some of this up.
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I hope whatever the hell you figure out you blog about it because I can’t figure it out either. I tried it on some buttered toast and dare I say…it was gross. LOL I’m going to try it in some oatmeal and I think on some vanilla ice cream would be really good. I love the idea of grinding it over banana bread before baking! (that’s what she said)
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Jessica — August 25th, 2011 @ 6:50 am
LOL!
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Grind it over hot chocolate, or a mocha…topped with freshly whipped cream. Or if you bake some brownies or cupcakes, sprinkle it over the frosting.
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WHAT???!!! OMG!! The only thing those grinders needs is a touch of bacon! LOL
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Oh my god, so awesome – I’d just be putting these over everything sweet!
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Ice cream topping! I say re-name it manna from heaven, but that’s just me. And while I agree vanilla ice cream would be good, I can’t help drooling a little thinking of this on caramel ice cream.
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Figured it would be better to comment here. I live in South Africa and have never seen it before. It say’s product of South Africa? Or am I just crazy? Wish I could find it here, Sounds so yummy
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Jessica — August 25th, 2011 @ 7:22 am
I think that’s because it’s a Trader Joe’s exclusive. Unless you have a TJ’s, you won’t be able to find it – at least in that packaging.
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Ah i see, Guess i live in the wrong place :) Awesome Blog by the way,
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It’s good stuff! I put it on top of coffee – good, but gritty at the end since the coffee beans don’t dissolve like the chocolate and sugar does. I did not care for it on toast. It’s good on oatmeal! I love the idea of trying it on ice cream. I will have to try that one.
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That looks fanastic!
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Ya, you should put it on top of a fancy coffee, topped with whipped cream. Mmmmmmm!
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Oooooo…wouldn’t it be good if u made a snickerdoodle like cookie but rolled it in that fun u got right there!!???mmmmmmm
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Ohhhh, think I’ll get some to go atop my morning latte!
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Must.
Have.
This.
NOW …
I see a trip to Trader Joe’s in my return home trip!
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I put in on some fruit, though the coffee-ness tastes a bit weird on some fruit. On top of baked goods on their way into the oven, on pb&j sandwiches. Since I am not a coffee fan, I am hoping they release more varieties of sweet grinders. Say, chocolate, sugar, cinnamon?? Or dark chocolate, milk chocolate, sugar?
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I saw these at TJ’s and HAD to have it! I made a version of your mocha coconut frappuccino cupcakes (used mocha flavored Via [from Starbucks] and coconut butter) and ground this on top of the frosting before the drizzle and they were a HIT! Thank you for the recipe :)
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Grind some on top of vanilla bean ice cream! My hubby and I have been LOVING it!
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I put it on oatmeal, cold cereal (in the milk), and sliced bananas with pb (trust me)
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I keep thinking about this and I’m wondering how it would be on Fage 2% plain yogurt…maybe chocolatize the yogurt and grind this on top? Sounds promising. With crushed cookies sprinkled on it too!
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I grind it onto or into pretty much every dessert that I eat or make-fruit, sorbet, cookies, chocolate cake, cookies, literally anything and maybe cut back a bit on some of the sugar the recipe calls for. It would work for pretty much everything you post on your blog. Oh! and its delicious as part of a rub for grilling meat. Enjoy! I just moved to a TJ’s-less land, and it is sad and difficult.
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Too bad that I’m allergic to chocolate :( Do they make it in white chocolate? :)
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Oh. My. Goodness. What6 on earth is one of those stores going to pop up in Memphis?? I think you should sprinkle it on top of a cookie, just like the sea salt.
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I so wish I would have bought the other day when I saw it. Can’t wait to see what you are going to do. I would most likely start with topping my homemade vanilla ice cream!
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Oh dear, I bought this a few weeks ago and meant to tell you because I knew you’d love it! We’re diggin’ it on freshly made popcorn :)
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I saw this!!! I almost got it but we had so many other new products to try that I said, “Next time.” Now I’m wishing I had it.
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You mean I was in TJ’s last night and missed those?!! (ok, so I got green figs, prosciutto, and honey chevre and am practically drooling anticipation of dinner with them, but still…).
Did I mention that I <3 TJs? The world would be a sad, sad place without them!
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Grind it straight into your mouth! Seriously.
Also good on toast with peanut butter, oatmeal, vanilla yogurt, probably ice cream and I’m sure frosting. I think I’ll grind it on top of cookies and brownies too before they hit the oven…..
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Wow that stuff looks amazing!!!
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OMGosh!!!!
How awesome!!
Too bad we do NOT have a TJ’s anywhere near me… :-(
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I’m sure you have a ton of ideas now regarding what to do with it….I just wanted to say I can’t wait to see what you make! Immediately, I’d sprinkle on a latte. After that, I’d stare at the beautiful jars and think, “I’m so lucky to have them”. Then I’d crack open the cookbooks and see what I can do!
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I made some brownies and put a dollop of whipped cream on top and grinded some of this…it gave it a little crunchy deliciousness — as if brownies aren’t amazing ENOUGH!
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That stuff is seriously awesome. I put it on ice cream last night :)
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My TJ’s was out :( Even the sales girl was pouting a bit about it… All I know is that when they finally do have it, I’m buying more than one! :)
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I never heard of Trader Joe’s until you mentioned it in your posts. I stoppped at a Trader Joe’s this morning and it’s a very cool store!
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they were all out when i went to TJ’s last week…and it’s an hr away so i won’t be going anytime soon. so sad!
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Dallas, sadly, has not yet received our TJ’s but it is coming soon. I had the joy of visiting one for the first time ever back in July in Chicago. I can’t wait for it to show up here so I can try this out. That is unless someone is feeling generous and wants to buy one and mail it to me?? :D
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I haven’t seen this at TJ’s yet, but I’m excited for the possibilities once I do!
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Okay seriously now, how can I get some of this into Canada? Want! Need! Must have!
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haha! i bought some and thought the same thing! i’ve sprinkled it on whipped cream (which was on top of something else that escapes me) and it was quite good.
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I worked at trader joes the last two years. we got that in a while back and we put it on ice cream it was epic! Definitely recommend putting it all over a bowl of Trader Joes Vanilla Ice Cream. Ps you should try the ginger snap ice cream if you haven’t tried it yet!
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Britnie — September 17th, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
oh and we put it in french toast batter!!!
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So amazing on TJ’s vanilla ice cream! Cute blog :)
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