SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 12/3/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Trader Joe's Sticky Toffee Cheddar Cheese

Trader Joe’s Sticky Toffee Cheddar Cheese

I’ve heard of stinky cheese, but not sticky cheese. Thank goodness there’s no such thing as sickly cheese. What’s Good at Trader Joe’s has a reviEww. (Spotted by Kathleen at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Winter Wassail

Trader Joe’s Winter Wassail

This is a sweetened blend of black currant, apple, and lemon juices, with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, and orange peel. It can be served over ice, warmed in a mug, or chugged straight from the bottle. (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Shrimp & Grits Bites

Trader Joe’s Shrimp & Grits Bites

Kiss my shrimp and grits bites! Yes, that’s an old reference that 75 percent of you won’t know. (Spotted by Amy B at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Cranberry Gingerbread Granola

Trader Joe’s Cranberry Gingerbread Granola

The G’s look like smiling faces and the C looks like my former bosses giving me a stern look. (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Organic Triple Ginger Instant Oatmeal

Trader Joe’s Organic Triple Ginger Instant Oatmeal

Triple Ginger Snaps. Triple Ginger Brew. And now Triple Ginger Instant Oatmeal. But what if all these years they’ve really just been double ginger? Who’s keeping track of the gingers? (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES IN CANADA: Limited Edition Nestle Carnation Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

Limited Edition Nestle Carnation Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

I imagine Canadians would prefer hot hot chocolate instead of frozen hot chocolate this time of year. (Spotted by Yan at Walmart in Canada.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Trader Joe’s Partially Popped Popcorn with Butterscotch & Sea Salt

Trader Joe's Partially Popped Popcorn with Butterscotch & Sea Salt

The original version has butter and sea salt. This one has butterscotch and sea salt. Will there be a buttermilk and sea salt one in the future? (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Tastykake Winter Edition Red Velvet and Gingerbread Kandy Kakes

Tastykake Winter Edition Red Velvet Kandy Kakes

Tastykake Winter Edition Gingerbread Kandy Kakes

Dammit! Winter or Valentine’s? Pick a season, Red Velvet! (Spotted by Kelly at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Project 7 Gingerbread Snap and Red Velvet Cupcake Gourmet Gum

Project 7 Gingerbread Snap and Red Velvet Cupcake Gourmet Gum

Not sure if I’m supposed to be impressed or horrified with these gum flavors. (Spotted by Sylvia at World Market.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.