Confession: I recently visited Portland, OR- I’m from the UK- and I walked a nearly four mile round trip to get to the nearest Trader Joe’s as a direct result of some of your previous posts about them and their cheese! TJ Unexpected Cheddar I am obsessed with the Syrah soaked Toscano cheese and have converted so many people to it! They also had ginger mango ones for a while that were soooo good but I haven’t seen them in weeks. Ha! This is so good!! They are Laguiole I think…I have the same ones. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Most of our testers loved this sweet treat, but it was obviously not a big hit among those who already had an aversion to fruit-cheese blends. TJ Marinated Olives If people don’t like cheese or are gluten free, they can do the apples alone or with the cheese. THE CANDIED LEMON SLICES. Our testers really didn’t like this cheese. One time the sample at TJ’s was that on the Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins and I have brought that combo to every party since. Joanna- Did you ever watch Pushing Daisies? You just can not beat Trader Joe’s for great products for any kind of event. TJs should sample cheese more often. It has a nice, sharp flavor that tastes absolutely delicious on its own but also pairs nicely with a cracker or toast point. I wasn’t sure it would be, since I’ve never had fruit-flavored cheese before, but this is quite tasty. TJ Dried Apricots I dont get the Trader Joe’s hype too :) I find Whole Foods carries much fresher, more organic & wider range of very interesting products.. Because TJs is so affordable. They sound good, but at $4 each, too pricey for me. What Are Your Family’s Signature Dinners? I swear by Trader Joe’s Cambozola cheese with the fig/olive crackers and crisp/tart apple slices. I love, love, love the goat gouda from Trader Joe’s!! ©2020 Reviewed, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network LLC. CHEESE FOREVER. Would love to hear :), The Marin French Cheese is so good and the size is called Petite Breakfast–it’s so perfect and makes me dream of sunny spring french mornings with cheese and chocolate croissants. My daughter and I love them! Ughhh there isn’t a Trader Joe’s where I live! Laughing so much about the ice cream comment, Aimee. Each cheese was randomly numbered for a blind taste test (though if you knew a thing or two about cheeses, you could probably guess the variety). Yeah, that’s not bad, but once I start adding in grapes and dried fruits and nuts and chutneys and olives and pickles, not to mention the meats and wine….OOF. The biggest draw? They also have a wonderful organic white cheddar from New Zealand that would be delicious on this kind of spread, as would the truffle cheese. Their cheeses and crackers are so reasonably priced. The best one was for my friends impromptu engagement party. This plate needs some Gorgonzola and pretty much any type of nut! Amazing. Overall score: 2.5 out of 5. My neighbor is from France and says the French triple cream Brie is exactly like the one you can get in Paris at the cheese shops. It was so good! :( Where do we sign a petition to keep it as a regular thing? It’s not cheddar it’s actually Brie? All rights reserved. It shouldn’t be too firm in the middle. She also introduced me to the truffle cheese and dates as a yum combo. I love this cheese plate! Cheddar & Gruyère Melange 6 year olds are awesome! A Ranking of the Absolute Best Cheeses From Trader Joe's, All Right Here Brie is really hit or miss. Our month of Trader Joe’s hacks wouldn’t be complete without an ode to their cheese aisle. They would run out of the others but not the olive, there are always plenty of the olive. Here’s a tip— give it a light squeeze before you buy it. I also love their jalapeño stuffed olives, sharp mustard, and fog jam to round out the spread! Honey I think you can buy honey with the comb at TJs. We have two VERY small children so any entertaining we do at the moment is very low effort, like ordering take out to be delivered, or getting avocado + other toppings (feta, smoked salmon, sundried tomatoes) so people can make their own fancy avocado toast. The plate looks amazing and beautiful, but I would like to know where those knives are from?! You’ve inspired me to pick that up this weekend. I even purchased a slate one that’s shaped like my home state…and it was less than $25. Overall score: 2.9 out of 5. Finally, cut a few slices of cheese to invite guests to dig in. called http://www.fuckcorporategroceries (don’t look for it, long gone). Are these posts sponsored by Trader Joe’s? The Cambozola is a marriage of creamy bleu cheese and the most amazing Camembert you’ve ever had. Yum! It’s as if butter and bleu cheese had a baby. 13. I like Trader Joe’s cheese plates but try to support local businesses and we’re lucky to have a great local cheese shop so I buy most things there and but I always buy brie from TJ’s and that always goes first. One reviewer even claimed they would “sell their soul” for this cheese. TJ Fig & Olive Crisps Win win). In addition to this beautiful selection, I would add some pickled things (peppers, marinated mushrooms, pickled green beans), maybe some prosciutto, and some kind of dip that, if not guacamole, involves smashing up ripe avocados and adding seasonings. 7. Just made a TJ run and picked up most all of these ingredients. 25 Trader Joe's Blueberry Vanilla Chevre and Cranberry Chevre With tangy and fruity hints on top and smooth and creamy cheese in the middle, this cheese … It’s my new go-to for entertaining. We put eight Reviewed employees to the tough task of trying 14 different Trader Joe’s cheeses. Ummm droool. P.S. Looks delicious!! This one definitely needs to come to room temp to eat. I love the English cheddar with Italian truffles on pita crackers. As Olive Kitteridge said, "There's no such thing as a simple life." My whole family is obsessed with the Goat Gouda! I loved this month of food soooo much! (It’s true that Traitor Joe’s is all about the party food.). I was just coming here to say this!! Things are generally packaged in a fun way and always something different or unexpected. Not London, UK, anyway. This is my go-to cheese as well! ~ XOXO, Amanda The biggest draw? There’s mustard, and then there’s Trader Joe’s Organic Sweet & Spicy Mustard Sauce.Sure, it has an unmistakably pleasant bite thanks to whole mustard seeds, but this complex Sauce offers so much more in the flavor department: a kick of heat from green jalapeños, rich sweetness of maple syrup, along with turmeric and clove for earthy, savory notes. !” every time. I’ll use this cheese tray for Easter dinner. 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