Trader Joes gets it.

Its cool, its wacky, its loud, and it is deliciousa lot like my Bubbe.

And like her, Trader Joes does Jewish food well.

Trader Joe’s store-front

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Thats until I moved to the U.S and became fast friends with a little place called Trader Joes.

Trader Joesgets it.Its cool, its wacky, its loud, and it is delicious.

In hindsight, it shares a lot in common with my Bubbe.

Everything but the bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

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And like her, Trader Joes does Jewish foodwell.

With new products coming out monthly, I cant wait to see what Trader Joes releases next.

Frozen Matzo Ball Soup to cure all ailments.

Trader Joe’s Smooth and Creamy Classic Hummus

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Smooth and Creamy Classic Hummus

Trader Joes is no stranger to wacky-flavored hummus.

(Im looking at you, dessert hummus.)

But their tried and true classic version ischefs kiss, and a close second to my homemade hummus.

Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce

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Smooth and packed with tahini and chickpea flavor, it is almost always in my fridge.

If youre not familiar, zhoug is a Middle Eastern condiment, similar to a chimichurri or salsa verde.

I put this stuff on everything from eggs to tacos.Pro tip: top your creamy hummus with zhoug.

Sonoma Brinery Fresh Pickles

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Sonoma Brinery Fresh Pickles

Pickles are my favorite food group.

No luncheon, deli meal, or afternoon is complete without them.

Theres something to be said about refrigerated, salt-brine picklesthose shelf-stable varieties will never compare!

Trader Joe’s Potato Pancakes

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Irresistibly crunchy, perfectly salty and garlicky, there is nothing better than a kosher dill pickle.

This frozen version is a mess-free way to celebrate Hanukkah all year round.

Serve it with sour cream, applesauce, or with poached eggs for your new favorite brunch!