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What’s New at Trader Joe’s in October? Sourdough Boules, Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew Coffee and More

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trader joe's october 2024: sourdough boules
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Trader Joe always has a delicious selection of unconventional appetizers, heat-and-eat mains, cool snacks and seasonal desserts on his shelves. This month is no different, since your grocery boo just released a bunch of new items you'll definitely want to add to your cart. Below are 12 of my favorites to shop this October, from a teriyaki chicken bowl for busy weeknights to cute Halloween sprinkles you'll want to eat straight from the bag. Bring your roomiest tote—I'll meet you in the parking lot in five.

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1. Sourdough Boules

The tastiest way to celebrate soup season is with a bread bowl, and these are definitely up for the task. With a light, airy crumb and that signature sourdough tang, these delectably chewy boules are excellent hollowed out and filled with broccoli cheddar soup or clam chowder, or sliced, toasted and topped with avocado or raspberry jam.

2. Double-Fold Alcohol-Free Bourbon Vanilla Flavoring

Vanilla makes every baked good and dessert that much more drool-worthy, especially when it's sourced from Madagascar-grown beans. This TJ's take on the pantry staple is made with twice the amount of vanilla as standard extract and fortified with vanilla bean seeds for extra potency.

3. Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew Coffee

Start your day with this floral sipper that's steeped for 12 hours before being bottled for an undeniably smooth—not bitter—flavor. Serve it over ice with your milk of choice and a touch of sugar to make the cardamom and vanilla notes sing.

4. Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

For nights when you really don't feel like cooking, this well-rounded meal will save dinnertime. The chicken is coated in a sweet, umami-kissed sauce of ginger, garlic, lime, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. It heats in the microwave from frozen in four minutes flat.

5. Organic Sparkling Rosé Tea Beverage

Don't let the name fool you: This non-alcoholic drink is only inspired by your favorite pink vino. Four teas—white, black, sencha and pu-erh—unite with white grape juice, hibiscus flowers, orange peel, rose hips and bubbles for a supremely refreshing final product.

6. Roti with Thai Red Curry

In case you haven't had the immense pleasure of eating roti canai, it's a flatbread and curry dish that hails from India. Since its invention in the 1800s, many southeast Asian countries have their own version. This one is Thai-inspired, as the curry is rich with coconut milk, lemongrass, Thai basil and galangal.

7. Nuts About Elote Mix

TJ's has a growing line of street corn-flavored products, and I can't wait to get my hands on this zesty mix of puffed corn kernels, pepitas, pretzels and roasted cashews, dusted in cheesy, peppery seasoning. It's the ultimate match for cold beer, sharp cheddar cheese or a margarita.

8. Halloween Sprinkle

Whether you're making cookies for a Halloween party or decorating a fall cake, this spooky assortment of brown bats, yellow jack-o'-lanterns, white ghosts and orange and white circles and rods will be a festive finishing touch. They're also perfect for topping brownies, sundaes or cupcakes.

9. Organic Coconut Crunchy Clusters

A snack is only as irresistible as its crunch, so you may find it hard to stop noshing after one handful. These clusters of toasted coconut chips, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are held together with cane sugar and rice syrup, resulting in a nutty, slightly sweet treat that's tasty plain, on yogurt or atop ice cream.

10. Chile Lime-Flavored Fried Pork Rinds

Confession: I love pork rinds. They're ridiculously crunchy, airy, light and delectably fatty and rich. Here, they're turned tart, tangy and just spicy enough, thanks to chile pepper, paprika, garlic powder and lemon and lime juices. Dip them in guacamole, use them as breading for pork or chicken or devour them solo.

11. Caesar Broccoli Bake Kit

If someone at your table has a hard time eating their veggies (not pointing any fingers...), this cheesy side may help. The kit contains broccoli florets, Caesar-Romano dressing, shredded Parm and crouton crumbles. All you need to do is combine and bake to gooey perfection on a sheet pan.

12. Chile-Seasoned Dried Mango

If you're already a fan of TJ's dried fruit, this new item is sure to satisfy. Think soft, chewy, robust Kent mangoes, coated with chile powder, salt, cane sugar and citric acid for a flawless marriage of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors. I wouldn't blame you for spritzing each piece with lime before digging in.


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