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freezer passport · issued 08.28.26

Trader Joe's Mandu Korean Kimchi Potstickers package

Trader Joe's Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes package

Trader Joe's Simit Turkish Sesame Bread package

THREE ENTRIES · $10.03 LEFT

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Three countries, one $9.97 Trader Joe's freezer basket

A low-pressure tasting route through Korean kimchi mandu, Taiwanese green onion pancakes, and Turkish simit, with one practical first use for each.

Aug 28, 2026 · 3 min read

five jobs · twenty bucks

Trader Joe's Spanish Manzanilla Olives with Pimento Paste jar

Trader Joe's Greek Chickpeas with Cumin and Parsley can

Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Pain au Lait package

RECEIPT MATH INSIDE

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Trader Joe's under $20: the five-item wildcard basket

One exact Trader Joe's basket under $20, five items with five different jobs, from Tandoori Naan to Chocolate Chip Pain au Lait, totaling $16.25 before tax.

Aug 26, 2026 · 3 min read