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Trader Joe Find...Rave!

LeoGrl — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:18:22 GMT

STICKY PUMPKIN CAKE. I was at Trader Joes the other night and wanted to pick up their pumpkin ice cream (which was, of course, sold out again) but I spotted this. I grabbed this to try since it said it was new for them for Fall this year. You just put it in the microwave on a plate for a minute and half. Flip it over and it pops out of the container with this unbelievable warm toffee glaze that just oozes out all over the top. . It is the most moist, pumpkiny cake. It was warm and gooey like a sticky pudding cake. They recommend putting vanilla ice cream or whip cream on it. I didn't have either but it would have made it even better. Highly recommend if anyone's interested!

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GATORGIRL — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:23:38 GMT

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LeoGrl — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:29:21 GMT

Love that Gatorgirl. That was me after eating it. LOL!

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ROMARY — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:34:05 GMT

One of our chain supermarkets has delicious pumpkin ice cream....just in case it's out of stock at TJ's. Your find sounds delicious. Just about everything is pumpkin at TJ's. Was there today. Lots of choices all around.......

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ROMARY — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:37:35 GMT

p.s. TJ's is so good about looking in their computer for certain items.........I call them in the morning, and they will let me know when an item is due to arrive and be stocked. O/P might want to call them and ask when their next delivery of pumpkin ice cream will be stocked. Just a thought.

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LeoGrl — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:46:38 GMT

Thanks for the tip ROMARY 1. Forgot to edit my original post--the glaze is described as a caramel rum flavor, not toffee. However, if anyone is nervous about an overwhelming rum taste, it's not. I'm not a huge fan of rum. In my opinion, it definitely was more caramel tasting. It's just pure deliciousness!

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ROMARY — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:52:18 GMT

LeoGirl: Yes, anytime I have a feeling that an item might not be stocked yet, I call our nearby TJ's and they don't even have to leave their post and look for it in the store. The manager in the booth just looks it up on his/her computer. They are very nice, helpful employees.

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kutira — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 02:42:03 GMT

Wow, my new apartment is in walking distance of Trader Joes!

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aubnwa01 — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 03:32:45 GMT

I think this might be similar to their Sticky Toffee Pudding cake that I got last holiday season. The packaging & instructions look very much like it. It was all I could do not to inhale that whole cake in one sitting, it was that good!

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HappyDaze — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 03:48:25 GMT

I saw they had a pumpkin panettone- has anyone tried that? My family loves regular panettone so was thinking of getting this for them.

I love their pumpkin biscottis- so good with their pumpkin coffee.

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Yahooey — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:33:55 GMT

Another TJ goodness is their Autumn Harvest Pasta Sauce. I bought 1 jar last Nov and know it was a seasonal item. The first clue was Autumn - duh me. Hoarding this year.

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Yahooey — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:34:55 GMT

Another TJ goodness is their Autumn Harvest Pasta Sauce. I bought 1 jar last Nov and didn't know it was a seasonal item. The first clue was Autumn - duh me. Hoarding this year.

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Yahooey — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:37:15 GMT

Sorry - posted twice - how do u edit on iPhone? I wanted to say didn't know it was seasonal which changes the whole context of the post.

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ID2 — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:31:31 GMT

I was rather excited to read the title of this thread. "Trader Joe Find...Rave" But was disappointed again that all that people like from this store is junk, fattening food. That's why I've walked around TJ's many times and outside of the usual produce department they have nothing, nadda, zilch in the healthy eating options. Too bad.

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nmarie — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:03:25 GMT

The Autumn Pasta sauce is Fabulous. I used it with the Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli. One of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. I really like the Pumpkin Tortilla Chips and Harvest Salsa. They were giving samples of the Sticky Cake and it is really really good. This is my favorite time of year to shop Trader Joes.

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Trinity11 — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:35:54 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I was rather excited to read the title of this thread. "Trader Joe Find...Rave" But was disappointed again that all that people like from this store is junk, fattening food. That's why I've walked around TJ's many times and outside of the usual produce department they have nothing, nadda, zilch in the healthy eating options. Too bad.

I don't shop there anymore because they de-emphasize anything that isn't full of honey or sugar. Their own brand cereals are sweeter than Fruit Loops with evaporated cane juice leading the ingredient list. As a self proclaimed reformed sugar addict, I need to avoid their stores.

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Jacie — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:12:55 GMT

I love Trader Joe's. It is a destination stop for me! They have some things that I can't find anywhere else. My favorite being their Satay Sauce. Use it on so much!

I also love their selection of fresh mushrooms, the dipping stick cookies, frozen rice selections...I could go on and on!

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Pearlee — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:52:43 GMT

@LeoGrl wrote:
STICKY PUMPKIN CAKE. I was at Trader Joes the other night and wanted to pick up their pumpkin ice cream (which was, of course, sold out again) but I spotted this. I grabbed this to try since it said it was new for them for Fall this year. You just put it in the microwave on a plate for a minute and half. Flip it over and it pops out of the container with this unbelievable warm toffee glaze that just oozes out all over the top. . It is the most moist, pumpkiny cake. It was warm and gooey like a sticky pudding cake. They recommend putting vanilla ice cream or whip cream on it. I didn't have either but it would have made it even better. Highly recommend if anyone's interested!

@LeoGrl Do they recommend that I put it on a plate when I take it out of the microwave, or apply it directly onto my hips?

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Shelbelle — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:12:56 GMT

Is this cake sold fresh or frozen?

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granddi — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:25:13 GMT

A little off topic but..........I think Trader Joe mail order would be a home run!!!!!