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There are countdown clocks at sporting events, during timed exams, leading up to the new year and announcing when your train or plane is expected to depart. And now, thanks to the dedicated fans who have grown to expect a new crop of items each month, Trader Joe’s has added a clock counting down to when they reveal their latestFearless Flyer.
Essentially a newsletter with a roundup of crew-member-favorite and brand-new products, no other supermarket’s magazine or circular has such a loyal following. That’s because, besides retailers like Aldi andCostco, few other stores have such diehard fans. And few other markets have such a closely curated, frequently changing stock of products.
By scouring social media and store aisles ourselves, we were already able to share6 must-try pumpkin products to ring in fall. And now, thanks to the release of theSeptember 2022Fearless Flyer, we have even more suggestions for how to fall-ify your shopping list.
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1. Organic Cascatelli Pasta
2. Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce
We love a good kitchen multitasker. (Just see what we can do with a bag ofcauliflower gnocchi!) This rich sauce packs “plenty of creamy, savory pumpkin flavor, accented with classic warming spices, like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and clove,” staff members say. “You’ll also note its serious depth and complexity, thanks to tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet molasses and smoky Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.” The limited-time-onlyPumpkin Chipotle Roasting Saucecan be used in pasta tosses, casseroles, soups, as a vegetable or meat marinade and beyond.
3. Creamy Cauliflower Mash
As gnocchi,steak,pizza crustorrice, cauliflower is great at wearing costumes. For this brand-new refrigerated product, it dresses up like mashed potatoes—and no one will likely be able to taste or tell the difference. TheCreamy Cauliflower Mashis infused with half-and-half, cream cheese, sour cream and butter, plus a hint of horseradish, so a little bit goes a long way. Just to clarify, we don’t have anything against regular potatoes—in moderation, of course! This is just a nice option for those who are seeking alower-carb side dish.
4. Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli
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5. Organic Vegetarian Chili
No need to sweat over the stove all day. Crack open a can ofOrganic Vegetarian Chilifor a hearty stew of red beans, onions, bell peppers, garlic, jalapeños and a blend of chili seasonings. It’s “an easy, zesty meal that’s perfect for fall,” employees confirm. While you might recall the name from earlier cold-weather seasons, crew members say that this comes from a new-for-2022 supplier and features “a few tasty tweaks to the recipe,” including pea protein instead of textured soy protein for the same “meaty” texture minus the soy. Heat it up, add a side ofcornbread, and slide on your comfiest slippers for a quintessential fall evening.
6. Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Pinot Noir
Sure, you’ve likely heard of and sipped on a “Napa cab.” But now it’s pinot’s turn. Grown in Napa, California, the pinot noir grapes in the newGrand Reserve Pinot Noir Lot #110are blended with a bit of syrah and petit verdot for a “red with a medium body, silky texture and lingering finish,” crew members say. It tastes like strawberries and cherries with a splash of vanilla and just enough acidity to pair well with your favoritefall entree, they add.
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7. Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Cabernet Franc
8. Dry Roasted Maple Almonds
Almonds are rich inanti-aging elementsas well asprotein, healthy fats, calcium and fiber, and the average American eats around 2 pounds of them per year,researchsuggests. If you’re craving a change of pace flavor-wise as you nosh on what is one of thehealthiest nuts, stock up on a bag or two ofDry Roasted Maple Almonds. To make them, “we take California almonds and flavor them with a triple whammy of maple seasoning, maple sugar and natural maple flavor,” employees explain. After the maple-y shower, the nuts are roasted until crunchy and caramelized. We already have our servings earmarked for layering infruit and yogurt parfaits, for tucking insidestuffed dates… and for garnishing the next item on the list.
9. Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Since we’ve been shopping at TJ’s for so long, have we started to share a brain with their recipe development team? With nearly identical ingredients and nutrition info to ourPumpkin Overnight Oats, Joe’s newly released take onPumpkin Overnight Oatscomes in a handy tub. Gluten-free and dairy-free yet full of seasonal flavor from pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, these ready-to-eat oats also feature almond butter. We have big plans for our serving: a few of those maple almonds, several slices of slow-to-brown Envy apples, and a spoon.
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10. Maple and Sea Salt Kettle Corn
First sold in 2019, this might just be Trader Joe’s “most popular perennial popcorn to date,” crew members say. That’s probably because the already-poppedMaple and Sea Salt Kettle Corncures cravings for sweet, salty and crunchy all at once. It tastes good on its own, we remember from years past, but we can’t wait to spike this with dark chocolate chips or those aforementioned maple almonds.
11. Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale
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