Trader Joe's Mouth Wash With Tea Tree Oil & Cool Mint

This is pleasant enough, though the tea tree oil component lends it a bit of an odd taste that I haven't gotten used to even after using this for a few weeks. I wish it had a cap that could be used for measuring a dose, like nearly every other mouthwash on the market has.


Will I buy it again? 

No. I want my mouthwash to have fluoride in it, though I admit that I might just be deceiving myself that that small amount is doing any good for my teeth.

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Best tweets of the week:

Wanted to introduce you to a unique New York behavior the TJ Cup.#nyc #newyork #manhattan #traderjoes #TJ #basketball #football #soccer #worldcup #kickinit pic.twitter.com/3zdPLfs8AK

— mirena rhee (@mirenarhee) July 9, 2018

Looks like the #potofgold is at #TraderJoes in #Gainesville #Florida pic.twitter.com/BLbA8A6e0D

— Jan G. 🌻 (@GoesswhosTweetn) July 11, 2018

Answered an unknown number thinking it was co. manager but heard in a cheery voice, “Congratulations, you have won...” to which I hung up immediately. Now I have a nagging feeling it was #traderjoes calling to tell me I finally won the bag lottery. #curses

— Orville Mendoza (@OviActor) July 11, 2018

And finally, here's this week's cute cat in a Trader Joe's grocery bag:

Trader Joe's Mint Chip Ice Cream

I love this. It's the best mint/chocolate chip ice cream I've ever had. The mint and chocolate are better balanced than in most, with generous chips. I love that they don't bother tinting the ice cream green, as most do. It's one of my favorite TJ's ice creams.


Will I buy it again? 

Yes. I'm adding it to my Top Ten list.

Trader Joe's Moroccan Inspired Cheddar Cheese

This is now the 9th peppery cheese I've bought from Trader Joe's. (For a list of the others and links to their review, see here.) It may be the best of the bunch. It's at least tied with the Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper, and along with that one will be joining my Top Ten list.

Unlike most of the others, the blend of spices here adds a lot of flavor, rather than just heat. Now, I can't identify exactly which flavors are doing what; the harissa paste and "spice blend" and crushed chili peppers and cumin powder all contribute in ways that my palate is too dumb to identify separately. But the sum is an absolute delight.


Will I buy it again? 

I already have. Before I had even finished the first block, I was back at the store and bought three more for the freezer. Sadly, this is the "spotlight cheese" of the month, which means it's likely to go away in a couple of weeks and never come back. Get it while you can.

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Best tweets of the week:

Someone give the parking lot security guard at Trader Joe’s a Nobel Peace Prize. That guy has prevented more international incidents than the UN. #traderjoes #tjs #sunday

— mystery&history (@mysteryhistory8) July 1, 2018

This is a PSA: when you go to #traderjoes BAG YOUR FUCKING GROCERIES. Do not stand there and stare at the cashiers when you have a full cart, then ask how their day is going. Trust me; they don’t want to be best friends. Just bag your damn food.

— Marky (@1991waslit) July 1, 2018

Folks, I just purchased a yellow watermelon from TJ’s, and I’m probably a lot more excited than I should be. #TraderJoes #dreamsdocometrue #livingmybestlife

— Natalie Meismer (@NatalieMeis) July 2, 2018

Dearest Children,

The battle rages on. Advance troops of Literate Ladies have sent the RedHats scattering with a brutal grammar attack.

We refresh ourselves between sorties at Trader Joe’s with soy chorizo & glasses of Two-Buck Chuck.

Your loving,
Mother#secondcivilwarletters pic.twitter.com/xiiHo1uZBg

— The Mominatrixx 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦#FamiliesBelongTogether (@TheMominatrixx) July 3, 2018

Can't have a #SecondCivilWar without some snacks.

Today's battle generously catered by #TraderJoes. (Tradewar Joe's?) pic.twitter.com/Z8YsDOa8lm

— Earned-my-Dr. Sherry Zaks (@TheDapperChef) July 4, 2018

Just spent my theoretical children's inheritance at #TraderJoes #theyaintgoingtocollegeeither

— Laine (@LivelyLaine) July 4, 2018

My Darling,
War is hell. The Battle of Trader Joe's lasted many days. We lost half our battalion, some to enemy fire, some to the dreaded Covfefe virus. I still live, but for how much longer I do not know.

Pray for us.#secondcivilwarletters

— Kelli Crackel (@KelliCrackel) July 3, 2018

"What do you get high on?"
Me: #TraderJoes pic.twitter.com/JeFnI6meLn

— Estefani (@sebastian_fleur) July 6, 2018

To whom do I speak about my cinnamon raisin English muffin not having any raisins? I already have the Let Me Speak to Your Manager haircut so I’m ready to take on this fight. #traderjoes pic.twitter.com/zplwaH8Sbt

— Sarah (@Mega_Mew) July 7, 2018

And finally...nothing. I found no pictures of cute cats in Trader Joe's things this week. Sad!

Trader Joe's Peach Crumble Pie

I knew there was trouble when I spotted a fruit fly flitting around under the plastic window as I was trying to open the box.

But ultimately, the unpleasantness of the pie had nothing to do with the insect(s) it brought along. Nina summed it up best: "The crumble topping is gritty, the filling is slimy, and the crust is gummy."

Let the record reflect that "gritty," "slimy," and "gummy" are not favorable adjectives when describing a pie. (However, a law firm called "Gritty, Slimy & Gummy" would be amusing.)

I'll add that the filling was was too sweet. Nina also thought that the peaches tasted artificial, though I didn't share that opinion.


Will I buy it again? 

No. This is going back to the store for a refund--and quickly, before that fruit fly's eggs hatch.

Chimay Spring Limited Edition Washed Rind Cheese

I had never heard of Chimay cheese, so I was pleased at the chance to add another variety to my experience.

I wish I hadn't. I found it deeply unpleasant, due to a strong bitter flavor throughout. When I Googled it to try to figure out what was causing the bitterness, I learned that it's washed in beer, and I was likely tasting hops and malt.


Will I buy it again? 

Ugh, no. I've never tasted a more bitter cheese than this, and I hated it.