SPOTTED ON SHELVES (TRADER JOE’S EDITION) – 1/13/2019

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Here are some new Trader Joe’s products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Trader Joe s Pancake Bread

Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread

Trader Joe s Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

Trader Joe s Pure Ceylon Organic Black Teas

Trader Joe’s Pure Ceylon Organic Black Teas

Trader Joe s Organic Toasted Sesame Dressing

Trader Joe’s Organic Toasted Sesame Dressing

Trader Joe s Balsamic Fig Organic Dressing

Trader Joe’s Balsamic & Fig Organic Dressing

Trader Joe s Organic Rose Vinaigrette

Trader Joe’s Organic Rose Vinaigrette

Trader Joe s Guava Passion Fruit Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

Trader Joe’s Guava Passion Fruit Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

Trader Joe s Organic French Rolls

Trader Joe’s Organic French Rolls

(Spotted by Laura M, Rachel C, and Sarah R 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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

BACK ON SHELVES: Combos Cheddar Cheese Bacon

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Combos Cheddar Cheese Bacon

It’s back! Actually, I didn’t know this flavor existed. I found something about them back in 2011. (Spotted by Tommy at Walgreens.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

BACK ON SHELVES: Lay’s Fried Pickles with Ranch Potato Chips

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Lay s Fried Pickles with Ranch Potato Chips

This flavor was part of Lay’s Tastes of America promotion last year. But, as many of you know, flavor availability was regional. So here’s your chance to try a giant bag of a flavor you may not have been able to get. You can read our review here. (Spotted by Jason L at Sam’s Club.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: Pillsbury Limited Edition Strawberry Cheesecake Sugar Cookies

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Pillsbury Limited Edition Strawberry Cheesecake Sugar Cookies

That looks, um, yummy? (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

REVIEW: Java Monster Swiss Chocolate

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Java Monster Swiss Chocolate

What is the Java Monster Swiss Chocolate?

It promises “the taste of Swiss chocolate paired with premium coffee and cream and supercharged with our Monster Energy Blend.” It’s currently a Dollar General exclusive flavor.

How is it?

Java Monster Swiss Chocolate 2

When poured, the color is the same as heavily creamed coffee, with a scent to match. The java flavor is strong without being overpowering. It’s not as tooth-cracklingly sweet as some other pre-made coffee beverages I’ve had, though it still has a “syrupy” character.

As a regular energy drink consumer, I’m on the lookout for that medicinal energy drink aftertaste, the one that makes it seem like the manufacturer crushed up a multivitamin into your drink. I detect some, but it’s so small that it could easily be a sense memory of the hundreds of other energy drinks I’ve had.

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The chocolate flavor is very slight. I don’t want to alarm you, but it’s possible the chocolate element in this beverage actually has no connection at all to Switzerland, and “Swiss” was added to the name in an attempt to brand the product as more exotic and exciting than it really is. Shocking, I know. There’s so little of it here that I don’t think it deserves top billing, naming-wise.

Is there anything else you need to know?

I usually drink my coffee hot, so I was curious what would happen if I heated this in the microwave for a few seconds. I’m secretly hoping the added thermal energy will have some strange alchemical effect and transmute the Monster Energy Blend into a Jekyll/Hyde concoction, allowing me to unleash the beast within.

Alas, the beast must remain chained, as heating only has the effect of making it hotter. If anything, the heat distracts from the already very slight Monster Energy Blend flavor, turning this into a plain hot cup of joe.

Conclusion:

Java Monster Swiss Chocolate delivers a decent coffee flavor with a slight chocolate note. It’s not bad but doesn’t separate itself from a hundred other options.

Purchased Price: $2.10
Size: 15 fl. oz.
Purchased at: Dollar General
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 210 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 440 milligrams of sodium, 500 milligrams of potassium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 35 of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

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