If there are two things that feel like the embodiment of summer, it’s potato chips and barbecues. Potato chips are a cookout staple; after all, a hamburger or hot dog without a big heaping handful of crunchy potato chips is just plain sad! And barbecue flavors? That’s what summer is all about.

Before hitting the shelves, each Trader Joe's product endures a rigorous testing process under the very harsh conditions of their test kitchen.

As a result of a 2016 salmonella recall issued by Wonderful, it was revealed that the company manufactured three popular TJ’s nut products: dry roasted and unsalted pistachios, dry roasted and salted pistachios, and 50% less salt roasted and salted pistachios.

Trader Joe's is chock full of unique products, and desserts are no exception. These sweets treats absolutely deserve a spot in your shopping cart.

We did most of our weekly shopping at Price Chopper, which is the most convenient for us. About once a month, we go to Trader Joe’s to stock up on some items we like there (usually freezer and pantry staples), and every six to eight weeks we go to BJ’s Wholesale Club to mostly get bulk proteins, paper goods, and diapers.

At just $6.99 per pound, the Shawarma Chicken Thighs from Trader Joe’s are sure to be a hit with everyone thanks to a marinade of cumin, onions, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, turmeric, parsley, lemon juice, natural rosemary flavor, and vinegar powder.

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Each bottle of the espresso martini mix has 20% ABV (alcohol by volume), so you don’t need to add anything extra to the drink, especially since those who have tried it say it’s pretty strong. A full bottle is just $9.99 and makes around four martinis.