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Holiday Giveaways Day 3: Trader Joe's Loot (and Biscoff Spread) - CLOSED

Update: The winner is commenter #204 - Amy Kelly! Her comment about being a Facebook fan was the winner.

Congrats Amy Kelly! You should have an email from me, please reply with your mailing address so I can get your prize off to you.

trader joe's

trader joe's

Chances are, you've probably heard quite a few bloggers talk about their love of certain Trader Joe's products.  If you have a Trader Joe's where you live, maybe you've nodded in agreement, or chimed in to mention your favorite product.  I've baked with their mini peanut butter cups no fewer than three times, and there are always several commenters who express their disappointment that they don't have a Trader Joe's close by.  I can totally relate - it was only a few years ago that they built one here in RI.  (Luckily, they chose a location that's about 30 minutes from my house, which keeps me from going more than once a month but whenever I step foot in there I do some serious damage to my bank account!)  

So, today, on this 3rd day of giveaways, I'm going to hook one of you up with some of my favorite things from Trader Joe's, including the infamous mini peanut butter cups!  The last time I was there I had so much fun picking out the items for this giveaway; I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do!  Additionally, I'm including in this giveaway a jar of the infamous biscoff spread that's taken the blog world by storm over the past few months.  Several people have told me they can't find it where they live, so I thought it would be a fun addition to this giveaway :)

{PS - I was originally planning to open this giveaway internationally, but due to the potential for issues with customs, I've decided to limit it to US residents.  I'll make it up to you by ensuring one of the last 2 giveaways is open worldwide.}

Details

The giveaway winner will receive the following:

(1) 11 oz jar fig butter

(1) 13 oz jar cocoa almond spread

(1) 14 oz jar biscoff spread

(1) 8 oz bag milk chocolate covered toffee popcorn

(1) 6 oz bag peppermint pretzel slims

(1) 12 oz container mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups

(1) 12.5 oz container dark chocolate covered mint espresso beans

(1) 2.18 oz jar cocoa pearls

(1) 2.47 oz sugar/chocolate/coffee bean grinder

How To Enter

Leave a comment on this post answering the question: Do you have a Trader Joe's where you live?  If so, what's your favorite product? 

To Receive Bonus Entries (you must leave a separate comment for each)

1.  Follow Tracey's Culinary Adventures on Twitter.
2.  Like Tracey's Culinary Adventures on Facebook.
3.  Tweet about this giveaway: “Enter to win an assortment of Trader Joe's products from @twilhelmsen: http://bit.ly/u4BnOn #giveaway" (Make sure you come back and leave an additional comment letting me know you've tweeted.)

{Note: if you already do either of the first two, that counts also, just leave a comment for each one telling me.}

Everything Else

Comments on this giveaway will close on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on Friday.  Please be sure to leave a valid email address.  Prize must be claimed by the winner within 48 hours or an alternate winner will be selected.  This giveaway is open to US residents only.  Good luck!

(This giveaway is sponsored by Tracey's Culinary Adventures.)

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Tessa said...

Oh my gosh what a creative and fun giveaway! The closest TJ's is about 20 minutes away but I can't let myself go in there - it's not college student budget-friendly! Also, I just get so overwhelmed that I always miss things. However, I do like their freezer Indian foods. My fave Indian restaurant closed down so it's nice to have something (anything) to satisfy the craving.

SugarSpunHun said...

Yes!! There is a Trader Joes near me and it's so hard to pick a favorite item. I love so many things there! But I really love the Truffle flatbread! And the packaged Carnitas..mmmm they are good, inexpensive and make for a quick weeknight mexican fiesta!

SugarSpunHun said...

I already follow you on twitter!

SugarSpunHun said...

I tweeted about the giveaway! Check it out and follow me back: @ _xXodetteXx_

tammy said...

There is a Trader Joe's near me, and I love their own particular oreo cookies. The vanilla in the filling is delicious.

Haley @ Health Freak College Girl said...

ohhhh boy i love trader joes :) i'm very lucky to have one nearby. i am really happy with everything i buy there. especially the pumpkin butter!

Haley @ Health Freak College Girl said...

follow you on twitta

Haley @ Health Freak College Girl said...

like your page on facebook tooo

Haley @ Health Freak College Girl said...

tweeted about this !

Cat M. said...

I love the nut selection, the pecans are soooo good!

Katy said...

I have a Trader Joe's in my town and my favorite thing to get there is the pumpkin cream cheese they have around Halloween! It's so good on bagels and is cheap too!

Katy said...

I follow on twitter!

Katy said...

I also tweeted about the giveaway!

ricekernel said...

Love this giveaway. On a more savory note, we love their baked bbq chips - they have the perfect amount of crunch and spice, with much less fat.

unjung said...

I'm happy to say that I have a TJ's 5 minutes away. I also love many things from TJ but right now I would have to say that it is the Mini Gingerbread Men. LOVE 'EM!!

Mandy Lo said...

There's no Trader Joe's in my area. My favorite item is the dark chocolate covered peanut butter wafers.

Mandy Lo said...

I follow you on Twitter!

Mandy Lo said...

I "like" you on Facebook!

Mandy Lo said...

I tweeted about your giveaway!

Kerry said...

There's a Trader Joe's about half an hour away from me. My favorite product is definitely the mini peanut butter cups. I love them!

Kerry said...

I'm following you on Facebook now too!

Kristin said...

We have a Trader Joe's nearby -- my favorite thing is the produce!!

m @ random musings said...

trader joe's is 1 1/2 hours away for me, but when I lived closer they were my goto source for panetone cakes for giveaway.

m @ random musings said...

i follow on twitter

Lisa said...

There's a Trader Joe's only about 10 min. from where I live. My favorite product is their Pirate's Booty.

Lisa said...

Following you on Twitter.

Lisa said...

I tweeted - https://twitter.com/#!/ps152/status/146859258741395456

Nancy said...

The closest TJ's is 90 miles away, but I still get there once a month! Oh my, so many favorites...lemon pepper pasta, edamame hummus, dark choc almonds w/ turbinado sugar & sea salt, mini multiseed rice crackers w/ soy sauce to name just a few. Can't wait to try some of these other suggestions!

Nancy said...

I follow you on FB.

Nancy said...

& follow you on Twitter, too!

Victoria said...

We just got a new Trader Joe's in the area, I love their stores so I hope to go there soon! My favorite Trader Joe's product is their Oreos.

amy beth marantino said...

no, i do not have one nearby

Anonymous said...

I live near not one but 3 Trader Joes! And my all time favorite products have to be the spiced mango slices and the chocolate covered pretzel thins! So addictive!

Jenna R. said...

Oh geez. I live in Los Angeles, and there are about 40 within driving distance (defined in Los Angeles distance terms, of course). My husband is in the military, and stationed in Europe. Since I'm finishing up at USC, I'm stuck in LA, and TJ's is my saving grace. Cooking for one can be 1. expensive and 2. depressing. So as of right now, my favorite product is probably the frozen palak paneer or the gnocchi alla sorrentina. And aside from those...the five seed almond bars are AMAZING.

F. Plvan (fsplvan@syr.edu) said...

I don't have a Trader's Joe nearby, but I keep hoping!! I hear their whole wheat wraps are the best!

F. Plvan
fsplvan@syr.edu

Amy said...

There's a TJ pretty close but I never seem to make it there - it's not convenient!

Avory said...

I do have one nearby, and my favorite thing is the vegetarian eggrolls. But recently I moved offices and it makes TJs super hard to access, so when I want to go it's a 3 hour ordeal with a Zipcar and not nearly as often as I like! About half of the things pictured here aren't available at my TJ's so I'm excited to enter!

Avory said...

And I also follow you on Facebook!

Michelle said...

The nearest Trader Joe's is about 45 minutes away, so I don't get there as often as I would like. I love their freeze dried fruit!

warmvanillasugar said...

I don't have a Trader Joes where I live. Crazy, eh?!

warmvanillasugar said...

I follow you on twitter!

warmvanillasugar said...

I like you on Facebook!

Sara said...

There is a Trader Joe's by me...but the lines are so long and sometimes go right out the door that I have only braved the crowds once so this giveaway would be perfect way to try out some of the things I have been missing!

Jenny Sunshine said...

it's about a half hour away- so I don't get it there very often- kind of like Costco- which is probably good for my budget!

Julie Thompson said...

Sadly, I have no Trader Joe' near me, but I so wish I did!

Beckafly said...

I wish we had a Trader Joes where I lived. Then again, I'd need to save up just for a trek there!

Beckafly said...

I follow you on twitter.

Beckafly said...

I like you on facebook

Beckafly said...

Just tweeted the giveaway :)

snackpig said...

Almond butter with flax seeds. I throw a spoonful into my oatmeal and it's delicious.

JudyR said...

Yes, I have a Trader Joe's about 10 miles away. My favorite is everything. Currently I am addicted to the mini gingerbread men.

JudyR said...

I follow you on Twitter

JudyR said...

I like you on FB

JudyR said...

I tweeted about the giveaway

Paige said...

Oh my gosh, we just moved to a place where the closest TJs is about an hour away. Where we used to live, there was one only ten minutes away! Sooooo obviously I am missing my dear Trader Joe's greatly. GREATLY. Aside from their awesome seasonal stuff, I LOVE their soups. They are so cheap and delicious...sigh. I miss it.

Paige said...

Following you on twitter!

Paige said...

Liked you on Facebook!

Paige said...

And I tweeted! Not sure you will be able to see it since my twitter is private, though.

WalksbyFaith said...

This is great! Trader Joe's is about an hour from us but I go whenever I have a chance. Our favorite items are of course the cheap wine and some of the frozen appetizers...any of the poppers are delish!!!

Anne Marie 66 said...

We don't have a Trader Joe's near us... Have in the past... They rock!

Stefanievpb said...

Nope, no TJ around here in Central Florida :(

Diane said...

There is a Trader Joe's about 45 minutes away and I stop when ever I'm in that area! I love the frozen Spinach and artichoke dip!!

Diane said...

I'm a facebook Follower!

Blog is the New Black said...

Yes, a close one! Lucky me!

Jenny said...

I do have a trader joes--I love the almond butter!

Jenny said...

I follow you on Twitter!

scwc said...

There's a Traders Joes just a short 15 minute ride away. I always stock up on the fire roasted red peppers.

Shannon said...

I do the majority of my shopping at Trader Joe's but haven't tried any of the treats you've picked out. I do have a weakness for their chocolate covered cherries though.

LindaSonia said...

There is a Trader Joe's near where I live, but I don't have a favorite product, because actually I don't shop there. This will be a wonderful introduction to the goodies they carry. The items sound yummy that's for sure!

ilene said...

I used to have a trader joes near me but now I have to drive an hour to get to one. There are so many things I love from there but topping the list is their red curry sauce and ciabatta rolls.

LindaSonia said...

I happily follow you on Facebook!

lynn said...

Trader Joe's is 5 minutes from my house...I can't live without their houseblend coffee every morning!!

lovemyspy said...

I don't have a TJ's near me.....I have never been to one :(

Sarah Briggs said...

I already follow you in twitter @sgb5878

Sarah Briggs said...

I retweeted @twilhelmsen: http://bit.ly/u4BnOn #giveaway

Laurel said...

we have no TJ's here - there's one near my parents, so i stop there sometimes... i love their candy.

Laurel said...

now following on twitter (loveolamb)

annmao said...

I really like TJ's Apple butter and Fig butter!

Sarah Briggs said...

We used to live only 4 miles from a trader joes and it was party of my weekly shopping ritual. Now we live upstate NY and there are none in my area! The good news is they are building one about 15-20 minutes away and I'll be able to get all my favorites, including the cranberry dunker cookies we all LOVE!!!

Laurel said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/loveolamb/status/146947318757855235

Emily said...

I used to have trader joes but moved and no longer have them in the state! How to pick a favorite thing from there...the cheap wine!! I also love the pretzel thins and the frozen spinach dip.

Rosey129 said...

Ooo what a fun giveaway :) Sadly the only Trader Joe's nearby is almost an hour away. But those mini peanut butter cups are definitely my favorites!!!

Meagan said...

There is not a TJ's close to me....YET! I was thrilled to find out we are getting one this coming year! I am so excited :)

charlie said...

I am so very sad, that your Canadian neighbours are not included in the giveaway!!

I would have loved a chance at this pkg.

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Tiffany said...

Yes, I have 2 trader joe's within 20 min of our house - 1 in each direction. I really like their thick australian licorice. It's the red one that comes in a plastic tub. I can't remember the exact name, but it sure is yummy!

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Valerie said...

I'm a lucky girl and have 2 TJ's near me - one is 5 minutes away and one is 20 minutes :) My favorite product is the organic vanilla Greek yogurt. I love that there are REAL vanilla bean flecks in it!!!

Maggie said...

Liked on facebook!

Maggie said...

Following on twitter :)

beardmommaof4 said...

No trader joes. Love to try this stuff. How fun!

Maggie said...

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/gret_herself/status/146953832038006784

Becca said...

No, sadly, I do not have a Trader Joe's anywhere close to me. Infact, they don't even have one in my state. But I am jealous. I get really excited about food (I squealed in excitement about my cookie dough and my sister had her "I'm judging you" look on and I also got excited over little debbie gingerbread cookies and she didn't share my enthusism either)where was I going with this...oh yeah. I would love to see what a Trader Joes looks like. And I'm interested in the fig butter, I wonder what you can make with that.

Becca said...

I already follow you on Facebook :)

mymarblerye said...

tweeted!!!!

Laura W said...

Yes! I love their frozen chocolate covered bananas!

Amy said...

We have one, but it's a bit far, I don't get to go as often as I like. When I do go, I spend WAY too much money, it's all so good!

amynaum@gmail.com

Amy said...

I like you on Facebook!

amandawk said...

I do not have a Trader Joe's but I really want to go to one.
amandarwest atgmaildotcom

Anonymous said...

We have a Trader Joe's about 30 miles away so I don't get there often and always buy too much when I do, but I've never tried these items.
jaminator81@att.net

amandawk said...

Follow on twitter @amandawk

Catie said...

We just got a Trader Joe's here about a month ago. I've probably been a dozen times already! My favorite thing from my most recent trip is Cookie Butter - dangerously addictive!

Catie said...

I follow you on Twitter (@something_else)

EsbieGee said...

I've been in one once, but there's not one nearby me! Would love to try this stuff!

EsbieGee said...

I follow you on Twitter.

EsbieGee said...

I like you on Facebook. :)

Catie said...

I like you on Facebook.

Catie said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/something_else/status/146962861510500352

Kim said...

No I don't :( I always hear such good stuff about them too..

Kim said...

I liked you on FB

Cindy B. said...

No, I do not have a Trader Joe's where I live. I so sad. I wish I did.
cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

Cindy B. said...

I follow Tracey's Culinary Adventures on Twitter.
cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

Cindy B. said...

I like Tracey's Culinary Adventures on Facebook.
cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

d.liff said...

We have TJ's but it isn't very easy to access on the Metro. My favorite thing is the unsweetened dried mango slices.

Cindy B. said...

I tweeted.
cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

Kara said...

I live near Trader Joe's and it's one of my favorite places to shop! I love the ready-made pizza dough and cheese selection!

Kara said...

I also like you on Facebook!

Amy said...

There is a Trader Joes by me and I love their dried fruit!

Danielle said...

No, I don't have a TJ in my town. That's why I'm coveting this giveaway so much!! They are building one here now but it's currently just a big pile of dirt! My favorite TJ product is their Flax Almond Butter. We drive 2 hours just to get our fix (:

Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming said...

I don't have a Tj's near me, sadly :(

Katie said...

Love TJ's and go often. My fav product ever there is their orange chicken. Better than takeout!

tracey said...

no, i live in west virginia and there isn't one close to me at all:(

tracey said...

follow on twitter

tracey said...

liked you on fb

Abby said...

I have a TJs close by, but get so overwhelmed by all of the choices...I need someone to make me a TJ shopping list before I go! But we just love all of their quick little snack food. :)

Amber said...

No TJ near me but I did stop at one in California once to get their BBQ sauce that someone had used and I thought was amazing.

Amber said...

I liked you on Facebook.

Amber said...

I also follow you on Twitter.

jeannette said...

no, no i don't. but you know this as i have talked your ear off about it lol. i swear, when i come to visit you, you're taking me there, right? :)

jeannette said...

i follow TCA on twitter

Catalina said...

Yes, there is one close to me but it is always crowded, nut the almond and pumpkin butter are my favorites!

jeannette said...

i am a fan of TCA on facebook

jeannette said...

and i tweeted about the giveaway.

Amy said...

Yes, I love my Trader Joe's...just wish it was a little closer than 45 mins away---doesn't stop me from being there once a week though. Currently I am OBSESSED with the Cookie Butter!

Amy said...

I've already "liked" you on FB.

Amy said...

I already follow you on Twitter.

Amy said...

And I tweeted about the giveaway.

lsabic said...

Yes there is a Trader Joe's near me! (well, near my work). I love a lot of things there, but one of my favorites is their Purple Moon wine. I buy at least one bottle every time I go in.

Kelly C said...

No Trader Joes in the area :-(

Amber said...

And I tweeted about the giveaway as well. My very first tweet!

n19j18 said...

LOVE TJ's! Favorite things are Kerrygold butter. Grassfed for less! and the Orange Chicken in the Freezer section. Haven't been disappointed in anything I've purchased there.

Katya said...

I have a Trader Joes--I mostly use it for butter, Pound Plus bars, and tomatillo salsa.

Anna said...

There's a Trader Joes about 30 mins away, so my trips aren't as frequent as I'd like. I'd have to say my favorite thing to get there are their trail mixes.

Miss Magnolia said...

No Trader Joe's in my neck of the woods. :(

Di said...

I don't live near a TJs now, but I was first introduced to them at the original South Pasadena store when I was in college. My favorite thing to get there (when I'm traveling) is dried apricots.

Di said...

And of course I already follow you on Twitter. =)

Di said...

And Facebook. =)

Aimee said...

Yes we have one about 20 minutes away. And I absolutely love the pumpernickel pretzel logs, and the mini peanut butter cups. Yummy! great giveaway Tracey!

Aimee said...

I follow you on twitter!

Aimee said...

I follow you on facebook!!

Aimee said...

I tweeted the giveaway (although that totally ruins my chances)!!haha!

Lauren said...

There is no trader joe's near me but I wish there was!!!!

suburban prep said...

I have a Trader Joe's that is right around the corner. I love their gingerbread men cookies at the moment. I love the light string cheese and I love the little frozen tacos and the spinach and artichoke dip and their tater tots. I could go on so many good items
msgb245 at gmail dot com

Samantha Angela said...

No Trader Joe's here :(

Elin said...

The closest Trader Joe's for me is in Pittsburgh, however they are opening one in State College, which is the same distance away, just in another direction. However, in my little town, I'm not going to expect one to open too closely. My current obsession is the cookie butter. It has taken everything, since my last visit to TJ's, to not eat the entire jar with a spoon. My other favorite are these cranberry oatmeal dunkers.

Veronica said...

omgosh i'd loove to win this one because i live in florida and there are NO trader joe's in the entire state!! i was lucky enough to go to one in NJ one time when i was visiting my aunt and i looOoOoved this honey apple butter ugh swoon***!

unsightly said...

I have a Trader Joe's about 30 minutes away from me. I like that I can find seasonal produce (like Meyer lemons) when I need them. I also buy dozens of bags of their frozen shelled soybeans for my son- he can't get enough of them!

Elin said...

I tweeted the comment!

Elin said...

I like you on Facebook!

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie said...

I do not have a Trader Joes :-( and it kills me every time I see something on a blog that I want but cannot get!

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie said...

I Follow TCA on Twitter

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie said...

I like TCA on Facebook

Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie said...

I tweeted about the giveaway

Shelbi G said...

Sadly, we don't have one around here, but I hear they're building one not to far away.

Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family said...

There are 2 Trader Joe's sort of near me (an hour and a half away)...this makes me so sad...I wish they would come closer.
My favorite item is their black bean salsa so spicy and delicious.

Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family said...

I follow you on Twitter

Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray said...

Great giveaway! I love their caramel and sea salt candy bar.

Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family said...

I like you on Facebook (as My Naturally Frugal Family)

Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family said...

I tweeted the giveaway (@rachelkyle0402)

Veronica said...

im a twitter follower!

Veronica said...

i like you on facebook!

Alison said...

One just opened up here! I need to check it out in detail

M.j. said...

My Trader Joe's is about 20min.away from me. I like microwavable LaFondue...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

I also follow you on fb...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

Alison said...

I like you on facebook!

Lauren C said...

Yes, I love TJs! Love pretty much everything in the frozen section. And the high fiber o's!

MDG said...

The closest TJ is about 2 hours away, but a brief walk from my SIL's house. She is now my TJ connection. I'm going to see her next week and can't wait to stop by TJ.

I really want to pick up some of the TJ popcorns! They look so yummy and festive.

MDG said...

I'm now following you on twitter

Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray said...

We do have a Trader Joe's! I love their fire-roasted tomato salsa. :)

Caroline said...

My TJ's is about 10mins away so I find myself shopping there all the time. I haven't found many TJ's products I don't like but the Triple Ginger Cookies are my favorite!

Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray said...

I follow you on Twitter!

Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray said...

And I like you on Facebook. :)

Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray said...

And just tweeted the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/ChipChipHooray/status/146990258167349249

J said...

I have a few Trader Joes near me, about 20 minutes away. I love to shop there, I can never go in and just get one thing! Everything is my favorite there lol.

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts said...

What a great giveaway!! I don't live anywhere close to a Trader Joes :( I have tried the mini PB cups though, and they are wonderful!

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts said...

I like you on facebook

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts said...

I follow you on twitter

Hannah L said...

There is no Trader Joe's but I wish there was!

hannahdunn at hotmail dot com

Andrea said...

Follow you on twitter.

Andrea said...

I like you on fb.

Liz said...

I adore TJs! Luckily yes there is one near me, where I go to get cheap eggs and my gluten-free bread/bagels (Udi's)

Liz said...

And I'm a fb fan :)

Jen said...

I don't have a TJs near me, closest one is about an hour :( So I just go every time I visit my parents, or have people get things for me! I used to love their spinach tofu eggrolls, but they discontinued those. I also love their individual vegetable stock concentrated packets - so convenient. But my favorite thing right now is their vanilla cinnamon black tea - the box has a lemur on it, so cute!

Jen said...

I like you on facebook

CulinarilyCourtney said...

I am so fortunate to have a TJ's near me. My favorite product are there prepackaged trail mixes, especially the one with dried cranberries, cashews, and almonds.

Catherine said...

I love Trader Joes but do not have one near me where I live now. Anyone lucky enough to have one within driving distance -- go visit! You won't be disappointed!

Catherine
www.praycookblog.com

Renee said...

We do NOT have a TJ's and it makes me sad. I definitely need all of these products in my life.

Amie Betz said...

The only Trader Joe's are about an hour from me when I'm at school and up in Chicago when I'm home.

Amie Betz said...

I follow you on Facebook

Kelli said...

I love Trader Joes, unfortunately I don't have one here in Colorado. But, my favorite product of theirs is their coconut covered cashews, delicious!

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