1401 – Fearless Flyer Fall 2025

Episode 1401 – Fearless Flyer Fall 2025

 

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SCOOTER: Friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time to…what do they…? It’s time for some…no, newsprint is not sleepy. It’s time for a journal? It’s time for an episode where maybe later on we’ll cover…I mean, I’m pretty sure later on we’ll be reading through a Fearless Flyer from Trader Joe's. It’s interesting 'cause in my future, it’ll be…I don't know if the Fearless Flyer will be from my future Trader Joe's or my present Trader Joe's or my collection or the internet, because I’m moving, and this may or may not be…but I’m pretty sure this is the last intro I’ll ever record in the second climb-in closet. There’s one climb-in closet from 2013 to 2018, then this climb-in closet from 2018 to 2025. A long run here. I can't believe it, seven years in this climb-in closet. Wow.

 

But, yeah…oh, welcome to Sleep With Me, by the way. This is a podcast that’s here to keep you company and take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep. Pardon my tangent, but that’s what comes with the show. Pardon My Tangent; if I had a game show…I don't know if that would be a good one, but if I had a Jackbox game, it would be Pardon My Tangent. They have to figure that out, how it’d be…you say, okay, well, you're clearly not a game designer. I’d say, Pardon My Tangent? Things Scooter Might Say…there’d be an endless list. But for $1000…Pardon My…what is Pardon My Tangent? He would say it like that, too. Tangent…pardon my tangerine. He may say that when he’s shopping at Trader Joe's if he spilled his tangerines.

 

Another question to put out there in the world; mandarins and tangerines…mandarins; easier to peel, smaller. A tangerine I can picture when I’m open…when it’s opened, but…questions about oranges; what is…? Oh, this is the answers, though, on Jeopardy. What is tan…? Oh, there’s nectar…oh, nectarine’s in the stone fruit family. It just happens to rhyme with tangerine, so it confused me. Okay, welcome to Sleep With Me. This is a podcast that’s here to keep you company and take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep. It just happened to be in orange, anyway. But what we got coming up…if you're new, just stick around. I’ll explain everything in a long, meandering, tangential way. Regular listeners, though, I’m glad you're here.

 

But what we got coming up is support so that paying for the show is optional, particularly if you're new or you only come around once in a while, then a long, meandering intro meant to ease you into bedtime, and then there will be our discussion of the Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer. This show does take some getting used to if you're new. Give it a few shots. I’m just here to help and hang with you, take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep. So, if you're new, occasional listener, you come here when you need the show or you're going through a tough time, we're here to help. The way we're able to help, though, is the people that listen night after night, year after year, whose lives are greatly improved by Sleep With Me when they support the show directly or support our sponsors. So, if Sleep With Me has greatly improved your life, these are the ways you could opt in and actually greatly improve the life of Sleep With Me. Here you go.

 

INTRO: [INTRO MUSIC] Hey, are you up all night tossing, turning, mind racing? Trouble getting to sleep? Trouble staying asleep? Well, welcome. This is Sleep With Me, the podcast that puts you to sleep. We do it with a bedtime story. Alls you need to do is get in bed, turn out the lights, and press Play. I’m gonna do the rest. What I’m going to attempt to do is create a safe place where you could set aside whatever’s keeping you awake, whether that’s thoughts, things on your mind like feelings, anything coming up for you emotionally, feelings like physical sensations, emotions, changes in time, temperature, routine, motion…there’s emotion; there’s also motion. You could be experiencing some kind of motion on a train, boat, plane, wherever.

 

It could be changes in time, temperature, routine, you could be…you could be having guests, you could be a guest. Could you be having guests? I don't…some sort of person that’s a expert at constructing sentences is like, no. Well, technically you could be having guests, but…what about behaving guests? Could I just pretend I behaving guests? That’s not…that’s actually not a sentence. I behaving guests. Is it…? What’s…? Behaving’s a verb, right? Subject, verb, object. It’s just…technically it’s a sentence. It’s just confusing. You just don’t know what it means. Well, sentences convey meaning. Oh, there’s deep mean…‘I behaving guests’ is…I mean, it doesn't get any deeper than that. So deep, in fact, that I’m gonna have to go spelunking — pardon the lack of spelling — to figure out what it means.

 

Okay, so, whatever it is that’s keeping you awake, I’m here to keep you company and take your mind off of it so you could fall asleep. The only reason I run through some of the things that are keeping…could be keeping you awake is so you know you're not alone. I know that’s weird because this is a podcast and it’s indirect and I’m talking to you directly but that there’s other people listening, and you really don’t know me, right? But I could tell you my sleep has been challenged for a while now. This week, or the past two nights…well, three nights. I haven't looked at how well I slept last night, 'cause I know last night I slept better than the two nights before. But it’s been a challenge. I’ve been going through different things. I’m getting ready to move.

 

Even though I’ve been practicing all the stuff I know I’m supposed to practice and even though when I go to bed I feel like my head is clear and I’m doing my bedtime routine and I’m not…I don't have a lot on my mind…on a deeper level clearly I do, because…oof, yeah. In addition to not being able to…getting to sleep or maybe getting to sleep for fifty minutes and waking back up, waking back up repeatedly, and then being wide awake at…well before I slept eight hours. So, I know what that’s like for me right now, and that was already after dealing with stuff. I don't know exactly what it’s like for you, but if it’s similar to what I’m dealing with, even if it’s on…the feelings are the same or the thoughts are the same or the distress is the same, I’d really like to help you out.

 

But whatever it is that brought you here, whatever it is that’s keeping you from getting the sleep you desire and need, the thing is there’s enough people listening that somewhere, someone out there is listening who can relate to whatever it is you're dealing with, and they're rooting for you. We root for one another around here, in addition to behaving guests. I behaving guests. But we…there’s people who can relate to what you're dealing with, and they say, man, I hope this podcast helps you or introduces you to another podcast that helps you get some sleep, because you deserve it, and I know what that’s like. They feel good about that.

 

It feels good to root for other listeners that are struggling with something similar to what you struggled with, 'cause you get it, and you could send that to them across the deep, dark night, a gift of welcome, and you could receive it. Both things can feel good, right? So, I don't know, we all get to be a part of that thing. ‘Cause the reality is you deserve a bedtime where you could get the rest you need, that you're…it’s not a struggle to get to sleep. I know I’ll get through this transition I’m going through, and then I’ll probably get some good sleep on the other side. I’ll just keep practicing what I know how to practice, right? But we all deserve a bedtime that we don’t dread, that doesn't have rigmarole, and that we could at least feel neutral about, if not look forward to. You say, well, at least I got that sleep podcast.

 

I mean, tonight I’m gonna read my book, then I’m gonna listen to a little Duerme Conmigo, which is a version of Sleep With Me in Spanish, and then I’ll see what happens. But the…I don't know, that’s why I make the show. If it can offer you any relief or a comfort or just say…if you can't sleep at all…at least I got someone to hang out with me and keep me company, and I feel like I’m a part of something, and a part of something that’s a little bit silly. So, that’s my goal around here so that tomorrow or when you get…start getting the rest you need on a regular basis, your life is better. It’s more manageable, and then you could be out there in the world, flourishing. If that’s the case, that’s a huge success for…not just for me but for your world and our entire world. We need you in our world, right?

 

It makes our world a better place to be in. So, that’s what I hope to accomplish. But even if I just make things less miserable, that’s a pretty strong…it makes me feel…it gives me esteem to know that it’s like, well, you made it a little bit less miserable for me. I say, sweet. Job done. I miss…I guest behaving or whatever. I forgot what I was saying before. I behaving guest? I misbehaving guest. So, what other things do you need to know? Well, I kinda talked about this earlier; most people, when they get here…and this may be your experience…whatever brought you here…you might not like the show at first. You might be confused, you may be skeptical, doubtful, frustrated, tired, moody. I mean, I am today. These last three days, I was like…I had too much to do, too. I’m like, can I just put things on hold?

 

‘Cause I’m so…I wouldn't…I didn’t use the term ‘moody’. It was more like gloomy…gloomoody. Gloomoody, like a gloomy, moody mood. This sounds like…I’m gonna lay down a gloomy, moody mood now. If I could get on…is it Friday or Monday? Wednesday. If I could get on Wednesday’s show, Season 3, maybe I could do that. But I’ll just put it out there in the world. Probably already…what if I was only joking about if it was Friday or Monday? I did that, and my daughter said, it’s Wednesday, dad. I said, okay, Wednesday. What’s…? I didn’t try…I actually didn’t try that bit; Wednesday? What’s on Wednesday? ‘Cause I knew the eye roll was coming. So, what was I talking about? Oh, most people don’t like me when they get here.

 

For most listeners, including the people that have supported the show almost the entire time and support it month after month so we can make the show, they said they didn’t like the show when they first got here, including people that said, I couldn't…I had such strong, non-positive feelings about you that I immediately bailed. But then years later I rediscovered the show and I realized, oh, after the second time — so, technically my third listen — I realized, oh, he’s serious about this silliness, and he really is always going nowhere. He is a guest behaving or whatever. I’m a misbehaving…I’m not a misbehaving guest. Sometimes, mild behaving. Is there a song like Ain’t That Misbehaving, or a musical about misbehaving? I think so. Anyway, so…so, most people don’t like me at first.

 

So, if you don’t like the show or you're not sure about it, just give…if you do, that’s great, and it is somewhat rare, because why wouldn't you be skeptical or doubtful? For a lot of us, you’ve stumbled upon the show; it’s different, and you say, well, I thought you were gonna put me to sleep. I say, well, I’m more here to keep you company while you fall asleep, but I get what you're saying. So, yeah, that’s what I’m here to do, is keep you company and take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep, but it does take some getting used to, so just give it a few tries. If you find out or you already know right now this podcast is not for you, don't worry. Everything I said up to this point is still true. You still deserve a bedtime where you could get the rest you need.

 

So, I have a website set up, sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou, and it has other links and stuff to other sleep podcasts and sleepy stuff so that you could find something that works for you, 'cause you still deserve a good night's sleep. So, that’s one thing; most people don’t like me, some people never do, or…and probably, most people never do. I mean, if everybody that listened to the show…but that’s fine. That’s just the way…the show’s a different, acquired taste for people that are looking for something a little bit different, a little bit off the…a guest behaving. You say, you sound like you're misbehaving when you keep going back to that. I say, you caught me. You must…maybe this show is for you. So, that’s one thing. Also, this is a podcast that’s not here to put you to sleep.

 

I’m here to keep you company while you fall asleep, which is a bit different. I’m here to be your friend in the deep, dark night, but I’m not here for you to be…it’s a podcast you don’t listen to, so it’s kinda like background noise, TV on in the other room, a show streaming under your pillow, a out-of-focus picture, talking to a roommate or a friend that you're not really paying attention to, a podcast or a novelization or audiobook. You say, okay, yeah, that’s not exactly…you're just…you're not totally listening to it. It’s like background noise you could listen to if you need to, and it’s a sleep podcast, but there’s no pressure to fall asleep with this show. My job is not to put you to sleep. That’s the reason the shows are over an hour.

 

My job is to hang out, keep you company, and take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep, so you just wake up tomorrow and you say, I don't even know when I stopped listening. I think he was talking about plants at Trader Joe's and…or his future Trader Joe. My future Trader Joe…instead of…you say, do you got future…? No, I’m plan…well, I got a new…I’m gonna move. I’m gonna check out the new Trader Joe. There’s only one where I’m moving to, so, it’s gonna be interesting. Limited…I got limit…it’s a limited Trader Joe pool for me, as always, just like the listeners. I mean, like the show is not for everybody…in this case, I will have to make it work with this Trader Joe, or I’ll have to drive to the next city. But I’m…I’ll definitely go on a Trader Joe's road trip. So…okay, so, what was I saying?

 

Oh, most people…oh, my job’s not to put you to sleep. There’s no pressure to fall asleep. There’s people listening who can't sleep at all or who need a break during the day, and I’m here to the very end whether you're awake or asleep, 'cause my job is to keep you company, to be your bore-friend, your bore-bae, your neigh-bore, your bore-bie, your bores, your boreman, your Boris Borlaf, your best bore-friend f’eva, your chairman of the boreds, your bore…did I say bore-bae, bore-sib, bore-cuz? Bore-bruh, your best bore-friend f’eva…I think I said some of those twice, but that’s fine. Being a bore-friend f’eva is so nice, I say it thrice. I just accidentally thought…I was like, wait; thrice and twice rhyme? Say that. So, yeah, I’m just here to be a friend and keep you company, and then you fall asleep.

 

Or maybe you already fell asleep or not. But that leads me into explaining what the structure of the show is. I explain what the structure of the show is every episode 'cause it’s always someone’s first time or their second time or their third time listening, or their first time listening this far. I want to meet you where you are, 'cause that’s where the biggest questions come up. The cool thing about podcasts and this podcast in general…or podcasts in general, this podcast specifically, is that they're very adaptable. So, let me explain to you why we structure the show the way we do.

 

It’s to benefit the maximum amount of people we can, and the structure goes like this; we start off with a greeting; friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, so everybody feels seen and welcomed in, then I may say something silly that I already forgot; tangents and tangerines or whatever, so you say, okay, I feel welcome and I get the…I think I get the tone of the show. Then after that is support so the podcast is not behind a paywall and it goes out to as many people as it can, 'cause we got a lot of new listeners and a lot of people who only listen when they're going through a tough time, and I want the show to be free for them or anybody that can't…isn't in a position to support the show.

 

That’s possible 'cause of the people…if you prefer something…that’s possible 'cause of the support, which comes after the intro, and the people that are actively involved in the support. So…but if you're new or you only listen occasionally, don't worry about it. We got you. The other listeners, the super listeners, got you. So, after the support, though, is a show within a show. It’s the intro of the podcast, totally separate from the support. It’s about fifteen to twenty minutes long, where I explain what the podcast is, but it takes me fifteen to twenty minutes. I follow a familiar structure every time, but different tangents come up and pointless meanders, so that it’s always familiar but it has variety every single time, so whatever it is that’s keeping you awake has something fresh to take your mind off of stuff.

 

Now, the reason it’s fifteen to twenty minutes long is to ease you into bedtime, because just falling asleep instantly has never happened, really, for me, even when I’ve been really tired. I mean, unless it’s been a surprise. So, having a wind-down routine is an important part of bedtime, and it’s nice to get eased into bedtime, and we kinda hang out as a community. We're all here together chilling out and winding down. Some people are asleep, a small percentage of listeners, but a lot of people are getting ready for bed, they're in bed getting comfortable, they're doing some sort of chill, wind-down activity, and…yeah, it’s like…it’s a buffer between being awake and asleep.

 

Now, if you decide you want a show without intros, in your podcast app, listener and ad-supported, is Bedtime Stories from Sleep With Me, which you could check out. If you prefer something without sponsors or ads or me asking for support, you could get that on Sleep With Me+. Also, you get tons of story-only stuff on Sleep With Me+ and other perks. But for now, if you're new, just give the show a few tries, 'cause the bed…the intro…we kinda hang out, you get eased into bedtime, you have a little buffer between being awake and asleep, and then I’ll talk about Fearless Flyers. The thing is, we put out three episodes a week. Every episode is a little bit different. Some are classics, and usually there’s two new ones every week, and we shuffle how we…the styles of the show so you could find your favorites and build playlists.

 

There’s over 600 episodes here in this listener, ad-supported version, so you can…so we can find whatever works for you. But overall, I’m just here to keep you company and take your mind off of stuff so you could fall asleep, because you deserve a good night's sleep. We're all rooting for that fact, and myself and the team of people that work on the show, we work really hard because we yearn and strive. We really want to help you fall asleep. So, if this podcast has greatly improved your life and your relationship with sleep, if you could think about supporting the show directly or supporting these sponsors, it will greatly improve the future of the show, too. Thanks.

 

Alright everybody, Scoots here, and…sorry about the breathiness. My hand is in the joy…bedtime joy. But in my hand is my first Fearless Flyer not from the Bay Area, Fall 2025. This time we're starting this episode…I’m not sure if we're gonna finish it with this. The reason I have joy in my heart…which I don't know if it’s something…is last night I made my first visit to my new Trader Joe's, and I really was like, thank goodness. I mean, here’s the thing; most of my grocery shopping…okay, let me explain a couple things about old Scoots. I eat most of my meals at home. I prepare most of my own food or food for me and my daughter in the past, and most of the food I purchase is at Trader Joe's.

 

Now, occasionally I’ll need other items that I’ll have to go to other grocery stores for, stuff that Trader Joe's doesn't sell, but for the most part I do most of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe's. I realize that non-Trader Joe's shoppers may say…but I’ve found that it’s not just…it’s the value and the quality. So, getting there was just a relief because it just didn’t seem…it was a oasis in a desert. Not that Syracuse is a desert or anything, but like…'cause it is a little bit of a journey to get there. I went to a high-school soccer game first to see some people I knew that were involved in that team, and I made a night of it, a night of kicking out at Trader…kicking it at Trader Joe's. Of course, I only had four things on my list, but I bought much more. But I was so happy they had the Fearless Flyer.

 

You say, okay, tell me about it compare…and I say, well, the layout’s wrong, and only…and I only say that joking because it’s different than the one at home. I would say it’s a left-to-right layout versus a right-to-left layout. Alls I mean is that…or maybe it’s like…it’s just like, when you go in, you start on your left, where I would go in…yeah, I guess that’s a left-to-right layout, which there are other Trader Joe's in the Bay Area. Most of the other ones I would have gone to…let’s see, there was only two other ones I ever went to. I went to the one in Emeryville; that was a left-to-right layout. Then the one in Oakland, Lakeshore, that was a left-to-right layout, and then there was one in Walnut Creek I went to a few times. That one was somewhat right-to-left.

 

Oh, Rockridge; that was right-to-left somewhat, a little modified right-to-left. Rockridge was probably my second-most…and that was only because I had a fifty-minute appointment every Wednesday evening, and sometimes I would go grocery shopping after that. So, alls…oh, what do I mean by right to left? So, when you go in my Trader Joe's that I spent the most time at, I would start on the right. There would be vegetables on the right, like vegetable coolers, then other coolers with fish, meat, cheese, other stuff, and the veggies and fruits in the middle, and then the coffee. That was the main section. That was where I’d do most of my purchasing, anyway.

 

On this one, you go in…in a lot of the other left-to-right ones, and everything’s on your left as soon as you go in, and you proceed clockwise, where I guess I was…I’ve been a counter-clockwise shopper for so long. So, yeah, it’s just really nice to be back in a place that was familiar but different. As far as I needed a certain…most of the…I find that Trader Joe's coffee…I don't grind my own coffee. I make my own cold brew. Having that Trader Joe's Ground Expresso Blend or whatever they call it is an essential part of my routine. I also needed butter because…and olive oil, coffee filters…what were the other stuff I actually needed? I can't remember. A couple vegetables…I guess I didn’t need those. I wanted vegetables. Huh. I forgot to get creamer. But anyway, let’s run through this Fearless Flyer.

 

That’s just a little check-in. If you're saying to yourself, for the love of sleep, why are you in a good mood? That’s why. Okay, so, this one…I like that it’s purple. Some of the things are purple and orange, which has become traditional Halloween colors as far as lights go and Fearless Flyers. I do like that. I don't have my reading glasses, so some of this is gonna be tough, 'cause I’m in a interrim recording location. But let’s see, we got Maple Spiced Nut Mix, and this one I’ve had…I’m not sure if I had it 2024 or 2025…or, no; 2023 or 2024. 20…it probably wasn’t a 2025 vintage. These are really good sweet nuts. Yeah, they got a little bit of rosemary-tinged verbatiousness, sweet, crunchy…they are delicious.

 

I just don’t have a lot of…I go with the 50% almonds, though I did buy the spiced cocktail canned snack mix for when I want some snacking. But these are really good if you like sweet and savory nuts. Maple…buttery maple rosemary glaze…crisp papitas for a complimentary crunch. There; you get your alliteration. Dried cranberries…this is a nice one…or if you're having guests or something. There’s a ship talking about different products. I can't quite read it 'cause I don't have my glasses. Oh, and there’s a fish friend. Oh, there’s a seahorse that says, I wouldn't exactly call myself a seahorse. I’d like to think of myself as a A+ horse. That’s funny. Okay, Harvest Vegetable Hash Egg White Bites; these could be interesting. Quick breakfast…could be tough.

 

This one is egg whites, cottage cheese, Asiago, and harvest vegetable; sweet potato, onion…okay, so, it’s a pass for me, 'cause butternut squash…I don't do a lot of root vegetables. So, that’s just me. You got rosemary, sage, and white pepper. But that could be good for somebody. Then the best thing since sliced bread…is that a headline cliche? Perhaps. This is Trader Joe's Sliced Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread. This makes some…probably some good French toast, maybe. How thick is it? In fact, as the first item tasted during the TJ's Holiday Tasting Panel, a tough gig indeed, the panelists were still raving about this bread. So, it’s gently fermented for its characteristic tang…chewy crust, open crumb. It’s tender, sliced apple, warm cinnamon, brown sugar. Wow, this sounds delicious.

 

It’s got that savory sourdough edge. Oh, actually, this would be good for…too bad it’s not whole wheat, 'cause it would be good for a PB&J. You could have the butter for a breakfast or a snack, a base of a sandwich, grilled cheese with Red Leicester and caramelized onions and thin apple. That’s $4.99 a loaf, sliced. Alright, Page 2. A big…two big misses for me on these. I didn’t see these, but I didn’t know about them. So, two contemplated ones I didn’t buy, and then two I didn’t know about but I would have definitely bought. So, let’s go with the two I didn’t buy. Pumpkin Spice Cold-Brew Concentrate; this was on my maybe list. I had…'cause I had to try to practice some kind of self-control, right? Okay, so, this is pumpkin spice coffee. But you're not in the mood for hot coffee? Hey, have the cold-brew concentrate.

 

It’s brewed twelve hours, and it’s a lush, fruity iteration. It’s a pumpkin spice blend; cinnamon, ginger clove and nutmeg, orange peel, unsweetened. One part to two parts water or milk or non-dairy beverage, and you could go from there. Then you could try topping it with something we're gonna mention later. It’s thirty-two ounces for $9.99. What a value. The only reason I didn’t get this is 'cause I was trying to practice self-control. I was already brewing my own non-pumpkin spice cold brew, and in the fridge was some…not cold-brew concentrate but a cold brew…sweetened cold brew mix from another grocery store that I bought when I was here dropping my daughter off at college…staying here that no one ever drank. I don't…I think I gotta just pour it out. But so, I may buy that.

 

It’s always good to have back-up cold brew, and it might be good, and it’s not sweetened, which I like. Then there’s Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins. These you've seen on the big-brand version before. It’s a classic sugar cookie, but when made in the right way, it’s a finished product better than its parts. This cookie has a pumpkin design on it. They're twelve ready-to-bake discs of sugar-cookie dough with a pumpkin, the orange pumpkin in the middle. You just take them out, you just put them in, and cook them. It’s real easy. $3.99. Then I think I just didn’t buy these 'cause, one, I didn’t need them. They're…and I said, if these are like the big-brand ones, then they're kind of a let down. They're kind of a let down, but then I was like, oh, wait a second, now that I’m reading, it’s so easy.

 

$3.99 for twelve cookies; I could get into that. So, we’ll see on that. Then we have salt…so, I wish I saw this. I would have bought it; Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer. Cold foam is a big trend. It’s just…I think it’s just whipped cream, but I don't…my daughter had a bunch of cold foam in our fridge, and it did take her forever to finish it. But I love salted maple. So, this is Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer. It’s cold foam, sweet and savory salted maple. Turn any ice coffee with the celebration of fall flavors. It comes with a nozzle for easy application. It’s just like canned whipped cream. You could put Earl Grey or matcha. $4.49. So, that’s definitely on my buy list. Apple pie spread…apple pie any time of the year, but this is a extra-special autumn, huh?

 

It’s a soft bite of cooked apple, sweet cinnamon…this would be good for…let’s see what they say. Apple pie spread for our shelves…it’s made by the same people who do the cinnamon roll spread. It’s got chopped apples, brown sugar, and butter, cinnamon, and sea salt. Put it on a English muffin, waffle, or piece of toast. Pumpkin loaf…that’s like apple pie filling in every bite. I love apple pie, so that sounds great. It does sound like, man, what about that sourdough toast? It’s like a dessert, a quick dessert. Okay, then we have the legendary…I can't buy this for sure because the last time we moved, Koa ate this, in 2018. 2008? 2018…no, 2018. Trader Joe's Chocolate Cookie Casper House Kit. It contains very little cocoa, which we found out when we investigated. I mean, at least in 2018 it did.

 

But it’s kinda like a gingerbread house, but it’s chocolate, and it’s made for Caspers. It’s $9.99. It could be a really fun group activity if you get more than one, and…but I can't buy…that was the one time…Koa really wasn’t that kind of dog that would jump up on stuff and eat stuff. I think it was Halloween — I’m almost positive — and we…me and my daughter had made it. We put it on a sheet pan to dry, and we left it somewhere that we thought was out of the way, but somehow Koa got to it and helped herself. Then we were like, wait a second, does this have cocoa in it? But we examined it and it had very little…so, Koa ended up being totally fine other than saying, you're grounded. No more…no trick-or-treating for you. Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake; $5.99. I wonder if this is anything like a carrot cake, you know?

 

This is $5.99 for a eighteen-ounce cake. They're mini sheet cakes. Trader Joe's has become quite famous for these. Then we have Juicy Apple Gummy Candies…Sweet Apple Gummy Candy. Sour apple…we love sour apples, but these are juicy apple. Oh, it’s a mix of sweet red apples and sour green apple gummies. Joyously juicy center…so, you get that alliteration, and…yeah, that’s like some of their other gummies. It’s $2.49. I think that’s great, but just in my…it would be me who…it would just be…stay in the cupboard ‘til…for years. Chrysanthemums…mum’s the word. Exact varietals…they got different pots. Trader Joe's is a place all year long…floral…fall, floral MVP, mum. Then spices plus cider equally appley ever after. A reliable autumn indicator for more than twenty years.

 

I prefer regular cider to spiced cider, but maybe I should try it. Cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Soothing seasonal warmth, even over ice. There’s no added sugars. It’s $4.49. Scented Candle Trio; I didn’t see this. I did buy two candles for my restroom just in general to smell it up nice, Pumpkin Vanilla and some sort of forest one. I just took the top off. Waxy wonders…beloved fall edition…oh, what do we got? Falling Leaves…Crisp Falling Leaves, Sweet Vanilla Woods, and Spiced Pear. Terrific trifecta. Autumnal aromas…they got a lot of good alliteration. Oh, and they're in glass. $9.99. I think I’m good on candles. So, I should just say, Scoots, you're probably good on candles for your restroom and everywhere. Cinnamon Roll Lip Mask…what’s a lip mask? Who says moisturizing is just for faces? Lips need love, too.

 

That’s like a Samantha Fox song, Lips Need Love Too. Lucky for you, tradition…Cinnamon Roll Lip Mask…perk it up. Hydration heavy hitters…shea butter, coconut oil, Vitamin E, and smells and tastes fantastic, too. I can't picture how that would work. I might try it just to see how it would work. Okay, we got pumpkin samosas. Mini, spicy, delicious. What’s in them? Pumpkin, maybe? They're mini samosas. Golden, flaky pastry…instead of potatoes, sweet pumpkin. Partnered with paneer cheese, savory spices, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and fennel. Those are some good spices, so, that’s a possibility. Okay, another almond one. This is Trader Joe's Maple Brown Butter Flavored Almonds. Sea salt…I wonder if these…these are enrobed. So, I think I’ve had these before.

 

They look like candies, right? ‘Cause if they're fully enrobed…and those are sweet and crunchy. Then we have a cheese party tray, Jack of All Flavors, Jack cheese in a variety of styles; mild and creamy Monterey, aroma…aromatic and pecands…garlic basil Jack, zesty and briny tomato olive Jack, and then a parsley and herb Jack. That does sound good. Is that all…? That’s a platter of cheese. $7.99. That might be good for sandwiches for a week or two. Make your own sandwich or burger station; there you go. How about Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps? How about them? What are they? Seasonal snacking…favorite for twelve years and counting. Small, flavorful crackers…twice-baked construction, loaf-shaped dough…biscotti…baked again, not unlike biscotti.

 

Rounded out with real pumpkin, abundance of tart cranberries…so, these are good for…especially for cheesy…people that eat a lot of cheese, you know? Okay, we got a couple things here. We got trimmed leeks. While leeks might not be the most wildly-discussed veggies, they're highly valued by cooks that use them. Mild flavor like onion, garlic, and chives, milder than a scallion. They are really good for soups and stews or a casserole or even in one of those creamy, cheesy things. Au gratin, I would say. So, if you're seeking a novel side, why not feature the trimmed leeks in the center of their own dish? You brown them in the pan with olive oil, then braise them with some stock and white wine with butter for good measure. That sounds good. That’s trimmed leeks; $2.99.

 

Building a better butter…this is Trader Joe's Butter with Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup, made at the creamery in small batches. That does sound good. It’s a boon to breakfast dishes of all kinds. Pumpkin brioche, maybe sockeyed salmon. $2.99. Okay, spaghetti with meat and sauce…is this already ready to go? Let’s see. Meat and sauce…oh, it’s in the freezer. Yeah, it’s a rib-sticking dish. They make their own spaghetti in a…with bronze dice or die, which helps it cling. The sauce is tangy; beef and pork, a rich, savory bite. A four-ounce tray serves one or two. $4.49. Twenty-seven grams of protein. Okay, this next one sounds good. Maybe…I gotta read more about it, but it really could be good with…add in some chicken or something? As a category of dish, curry has a remarkably wide range.

 

Thick and umami like Japanese curry is to bold, aromatic Indian curries, and creamy coconut-based Thai curries. This is Trader Joe's Red Thai Curry Soup, and it’s in the red curry can. A spoonful of this soup carries hints of garlic, ginger, lemongrass…oh, it already has herbs and spices, a flavor of sauce that carries chicken already in there, with fresh pumpkin, bell peppers, and green beans. Wow, it sounds like a perfect dinner. A twenty-ounce tub…I mean, yeah, for sure. Okay, next up is wild sockeye salmon. Is this fresh or frozen? ‘Cause that’s a pretty big deal for me. Frozen salmon just doesn't do it for me. Oh, on this page we have one of Koa’s favorites. So, that’s good. Oh, wild sockeye salmon. It says wild caught. Fresh, good…rich in texture, wild-caught salmon in the cold waters off Alaska. Fillet…brush it with olive oil.

 

$14.99 a pound…in the refrigerator. Okay. It doesn't say ‘never frozen’, does it? But it is refrigerated. It might just be me…it might just be my relationship with Trader Joe's frozen salmon, 'cause I think their fresh salmon…I’ve always had…it just gets too dense for me. The whole thing about salmon is having it be light and flaky. But it could also be a case of not defrosting it properly or my cooking. Fresh fennel…don’t get fresh with me, fennel. Fine, fresh fennel…aromatic, liquorice-like flavor, crisp texture, layers like an onion. Could be compared to celery. Citrusy-flavored leaves…could be used to flavor anything. Makes a great salad. Could be roasted at high temperatures. It goes in soups and pastas. Fresh fennel; $3.69.

 

Okay, this is something…Koa doesn't regularly eat this anymore, but she loves it; Cruciferous Crunch Collection. Kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green and red cabbage. They're all in the…they're all cruciferous and they're in the Cruciferous Crunch Collection. I do like to add this to other salads to give it a little Cruciferous Crunch. I don't enjoy…or I’ll roast it. But I do prefer it…say, you could go seventy percent some sort of butter, ice bergy, lighter salad greens, then they put the Cruciferous Crunch in there. That’s $2.79. It usually lasts a long time compared to other salads in the fridge. I mean, ten days versus five days. Don’t quote me on any of those numbers. Dutch yellow potatoes…waxy, red, not too firm, round in shape…make great slices for roasting, boil quickly for mashing. Those are $3.79.

 

Pumpkin O’s cereal; these are $2.99. Oh, they were just pumpkin-flavored O’s cereal. So, yeah, you could be into that. There’s a crow talking about it. Then these apple cider donuts…I didn’t buy them this time. Maybe I will before the season’s out. These are ones I did retract my…I had them a second time or a third time, and I retracted my pass of them and said they were pretty good. But I don't think I had them in 2025 at all. So, I probably issued my retraction in 2024 or issued a retraction in 2025. ‘Cause I had them…I think I even had some that I froze and ate later. They were good. My criticism in the past was that they were too dense. You want a donut that’s light and airy. Or…and if you're buying in a supermarket, you say, okay, if it’s somewhat light and airy, that’s okay. The flavor was fine. It was just the density.

 

I had two different batches just to clarify that when I was criticizing it…but I did retract it 'cause in last time, I said, okay, these are reasonably light and airy, and they're flavorful 'cause they have that cinnamon sugar, apple cider taste. Pick up some pumpkin bisque…I won't because I just don’t eat sweet…I’m just not in…I can't eat…root vegetables and I just don’t get along. I’m not even sure…or gourds and I. I mean, I do. You say, are you…? Well, I’m a gourd…you're a gorgon? No, definitely not. Gordon? No. I’m a gourdon. I guess I am a…I don't eat gourds. I mean, unless unknowingly I eat them. Why? You…well, just…I can't quite put my…I mean, I think…they're not supposed to be sweet or savory, in my opinion. I mean, I do like looking at a well-carved pumpkin.

 

So, I guess, yeah, it’s…no, I’m not standing on any high ground here, being gourdon. Yeah, you are…are you sure you're not Goron? Did you just change one letter on that? You could call me that. I guess, yeah, call me Goron. I like that. Yeah, I mean, if you need to call me something…or you could call me, maybe. But yeah, don’t call…I mean, saying gourd, gourd, gourdon doesn't make a lot of sense. Harvest Blend Herbal Tea…I can't buy tea just 'cause I don't drink enough of it. This year, holy Freecycle, and a couple other places to give away free stuff…I gave away a lot of free tea on there. What do we got? Pumpkin cider…I think these have alcohol in them. Maybe not, though. Oh, yeah. I almost bought…well, I didn’t almost buy something.

 

I was investigating a product — maybe it’ll be in here in Trader Joe's — only to find out it was a alcohol product. I said, oh, bummer. Okay, so, we got Red Leicester cheese or whatever, however you say that. This was good. I think I bought this in 2024, too. Very good. 6.3-ounce wheel…if I was gonna get it back…I mean, if I was…if I had that lifestyle where I could be eating cheese and crackers all the time, I would. I just can't, so…I mean, occasionally, so maybe I’ll plan this for my holiday season. I’ll plan a cheese board. Or the yet-to-be-created Sleep With Me podcast, Butterboard. Okay, Fabulously Fully-Cooked Chicken Sausage; this used to be a major staple of my daughter and I’s diet just for convenience. You could brown it and throw it in with pasta or something else.

 

Flavorful…haven't had it in a while, but I mean, yeah, it’s really good. There’s a Sweet Apple and Chicken one for $4.29, but they also have…oh no, this is the other stuff you could prepare it with. I mean, they're really good and they're fully cooked. So, it’s like…for me, what I do is I buy…I put it in the freezer, then I take it out the day or two ahead of time, and then got it going. Sandwich cookies for dogs…maple and sweet potato-flavored sandwich cookies for dogs. I don't know, maybe Trader Koa will have those. Maybe not. We’ll have to see. A pizza gouda cheese…oh, a new, limited cheese. It’s gonna be gouda soon. Made in the Netherlands. Recipe includes marinated…oh wow, marinated tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Pizza…a pizza cheese. Okay, a pizza cheese.

 

This sounds delicious, actually, I mean for making pizza and adding it to pizza. So, I gotta check that out. $12.99 a pound…as your secondary cheese. Okay, let’s see if I can…Jumeokbap. That’s from the Korean…and it’s hearty stuffed rice balls, a rising star in global street food. Can be filled with any fillings and seasonings or any number of them. On-the-go bite or as a miniature meal or all on its own…these ones are made with plant-based bulgogi, seasoned vegetables, and about a minute in the microwave until they're ready to eat. They're in the shape of a closed hand. Oh no, Trader Joe's ones…traditionally, Trader Joe's are more pyramidal. Pyramidal? Pyramidal? Pyramidal. Pyramidal. Pyramidal. You say you're pyramidal; I say pyramidal. Remember that show, Malcolm in the Pyramidal?

 

It was…that was…it didn’t last. It was like a reimagining of Malcolm in the Middle. Malcolm in the Pyramidal…and if you ever watched that show and then you saw the skating show, you could see how…the brilliance of someone that could become Walter White. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese or Butternut Squash Risotto; those are both passes for me, but they might be yesses for you. Heat-and-Eat Beef, Bean, and Cheese Burritos; I kinda make these on my own. But this is one of the classic, hearty, homemade recipe of spiced ground beef, chopped onions, shredded white Cheddar, seasoned pinto beans, tightly wrapped in a tortilla. I’ve just never been successful with frozen burritos. Oh, these are in the refrigerator, so what am I talking about? Pleasantly peppery heat…we’ll have to check it out.

 

Mini…wait a second, Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies? I didn’t see these, either. Okay, let’s focus on cinnamon, essential fall flavor. Mini…I’m having trouble saying that. Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are bite-size, golden, round, kind of similar to mini chocolate chips. So, I got a lot of work to do here. Sugar cookie flavor…single-serving package. So, it probably was at checkout. Okay, then a Rustic Apple Tart…I think I’ve had this before. I think just…that’s probably pretty good. It’s ten seasons…I just don’t remember it. $5.99 from the freezer. You always gotta go with a la mode, right? Organic Maple Butter; this is a good thing to have on hand. Put it on French toast, pancakes, spread it on bread. Trader Joe's Apple and Spiced Sourdough or Pumpkin Brioche, cinnamon rolls, shortbread cookies…it’s $5.49.

 

Then two takes on pumpkin bread. They have a pumpkin brioche twist or a pumpkin loaf. Pumpkin brioche trist…pumpkin brioche trist…you'd have…that’s funny. Holy…yeah, it was quite the weekend I spent with a loaf of that bread, just as friends. Pre-sliced loaf, brioche style, butter and sour cream, moist…that does really sound good for French toast. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin flavors front and center; cinnamon, nutmeg…oh no, spiced cinnamon. Ginger and nutmeg are in there. Lots of options to prepare that. Or a pumpkin loaf…like the brioche, it’s very moist but it has a denser crumb, cakey texture. Complimented by vanilla…crunchy sugar topping, warm seasonal spices, cinnamon and nutmeg. This loaf is not pre-sliced, so just so you know. Warm it up, warm it up. You're about to, if you're gonna have it.

 

Oh, Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches; I don't think I saw these, either. I think we…I bought…maybe I bought these from somewhere else. Canadian confectioner; oh boy, I love that alliteration. Maple-flavored ice cream with real maple syrup sandwiched between two marvellous maple leaf-shaped cookies also made with maple syrup. Frozen, ready to eat. Sounds delicious. Organic fusilli…corti bucati pasta. That was from Italy. High quality wheat…durum wheat semolina, and perfect al dente texture for your fusilli. That’s $1.99. Then we got that Halloween Joe-Joe's, which are really cute. I prefer them only visually and eating them to regular Trader Joe's. The vanilla cream filling is orange because it has beta-carotene, and I just like the way they look. I prefer…they taste different to me even though they're the same.

 

Then Trader Joe's Creamy Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce; that’s a melange of fall veggies. But again, that’s just not me. Okay, we got different Greek yogurts. I don't have a lot of flavored yogurt, but I think I did try the eggnog yogurt. Honeycrisp Apple Yogurt; probably not me. Pumpkin Yogurt; not me. But again, good options for other people. Honeycrisp Apple Granola; I did try this in the last couple years. Pretty good. I’m just…granola, again, is just too tasty. It’s not something I can have every single day. Okay, Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix; I normally buy that for my brother as one of his Christmas gifts, 'cause he loves pumpkin spice stuff. I buy tons of pumpkin spice stuff when I see it, and give it to him. Then I did buy this one, Pumpkin and Spice Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix.

 

My plan was always to make it for my daughter to bring back to college. It’s like Family Weekend this weekend when I’m recording this, or it’s about to be. So, I was like, oh, I’ll make that and then give her a bag of cookies. I mean, what could be better, right? I mean, don't worry, I’ll eat a few of them, too. That’s $3.99. Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew; this one is good. This is…if you're gonna have a cold brew on hand, in my opinion, 'cause I love cardamom, this is a good one to have. I don't think it’s sweetened. So, it’s just…yeah, it’s like, whatever, twelve hours, the same as the other one. Vanilla and cardamom…sweet, floral, herbal notes.

 

I really like having one of these in my cupboard in case something goes wrong with my cold brew, personal cold-brew preparation, which, spoiler alert or un-spoiler alert; today was the first morning, as I’m trying to get through the stages of…I didn’t…I wasn’t able to use Trader Joe's coffee, 'cause I only got the Trader Joe's coffee last night. I usually steep mine for like, sixteen to twenty-four hours. But, spoiler; this morning, 'cause I had to give away even…I make it in a super-inexpensive thing, not a cold-brew kit or whatever, just like a pour-over coffee maker that’s like, fourteen bucks. But I actually gave that away. It was part of someone picking stuff up on Freecycle or Never Buy Never or whatever.

 

My coffee-making kit, 'cause I just couldn't…I didn’t have anywhere…I couldn't transport it across the country. But so, yeah, this morning was the first time I had my own cold brew. It was made with coffees I was unfamiliar with, but it was still good. I was like, thank goodness. This isn't…again, I’m not anti-anything. It’s just my personal preferences. A lot of…the place I live now and one of my roommate…my brother, he doesn't drink a lot of coffee, and when he does, he drinks it out of those pods. For me it’s like, okay, that’s like…I didn’t realize how different the…I was like, yeah, man, I can…I mean, I was…I knew I was gonna eventually start making my own cold brew again. Again, I could make hot brew pour-over, too, but I was like holy cow, the taste difference…and my personal taste preference is a lot better.

 

Okay, here’s the spread that started it all, Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter. It was one of the first pumpkin products in the store. It doesn't contain butter, but it’s a distinctly rich, buttery consistency. I’ve never had it before. Maybe I’ll try it. I don't know. Apple Shortbread Cookies; I bought two boxes of these. I’m pretty sure this was one of my buys of the year that I should…maybe I should have bought four boxes. I love shortbread. If you know me, you know I love shortbread. I think this has a very, very light apple flavor, but they're really good shortbread cookies. Made in the UK. Is that…? I think the UK is the shortbread capital of the world. Dried apples, apple juice concentrate, butter…it’s one-quarter butter. Those are $3.79. Okay, then we have a Buffalo Blue twist on a Unexpected Cheddar spread…is this like Buffalo cheese?

 

Wow, interesting, interesting. Buffalo Blue Unexpected Cheddar Spread. It’s Unexpected Cheddar, pecan and parmesan, blue cheese, and Buffalo hot sauce. Interesting. I might want to try that. Then we have Kettle-Cooked Rosemary and Sea Salt Potato Chips. Those sound…I just don’t eat a lot of chips. Whoa, wait a second, Trader Joe's Meatball Calzone…interesting. Okay, let’s check this out. This could be a really good, easy meal. Okay, so, a self-enclosed pizza…calzone’s like a oven-baked turnover with tomato sauce, cheese, meats, and veggies. This one’s loaded with meatballs, ground pork, ground beef, egg, parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, black pepper, rich tomato sauce, plenty of melty mozzarella.

 

Wow, that does sound delicious. Bake in 350 oven for twenty minutes or an air fryer. Oh, they're in the refrigerator, so that’s a really good sign. Wow, so, we got a lot of possible purchases here. I don't think this one had a shopping list cut out, though, so I’ll have to make a list based on what I didn’t get and get back to you. Now…I don't think this was fifty minutes, so I’ll turn things over to future Scoots with another Fearless Flyer. Thanks, everybody.

 

Actually, everybody, this is Scoots again, day-after Scoots. I just realized maybe I’ll run our…make this a extra-long episode, and I’ll run…and do a little comparison shopping and run our last one…Pumpkinal Season…Pumpkin Spice Season episode behind this, just a episode-only. So, this episode will be a little bit longer. Then you can…if you're actually listening along, you get a extra treat. ‘Cause you say, Scoots, you're wrong once again. Also, as a bonus, I did make another trip to TJ's, the same one, just 'cause I was in-between…I was waiting for someone, and I knew I had about twenty to twenty…twenty to twenty-two minutes. I did not get any perishables, though I did want to get that salted foam and…what did I even get now? I have no idea…stuff that was on that list that I was talking about.

 

So, any of the non-perishables I just talked about that I already forgot about. But yeah, I’ll be back soon, maybe. Or, we try to do Fearless Friday where I rank stuff, so if you follow the show on social media, keep an eye out for that. Maybe you already…maybe that stuff came out before this. Who knows? Such an interesting world to live in where time is somewhat fragmented, and I could just be of service to you. So, take it away, past Scoots.

 

Friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and my patron peeps, those of you that support the show so generously every month or voted by becoming a annual patron or increasing your pledge, Scoots is here to go through the Fall 2020 Fearless Flyer. I have it in my hands. I did have a unsuccessful quest to find the Fall 2013 Fearless Flyer. Or, I couldn't find old PDFs of the Fearless Flyer online except for old ones, only recent ones. So, that’s the quest. Anybody that’s got any Fearless Flyers from before, like 2016, let me know about it. But yeah, this is…it doesn't have…so, it says Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer. Always free. Worth every penny. Fall 2022.

 

Let the pumpkins roll and the maple flow. In the center of the page is an apple, and it says…there’s three apples swimming. One of the apples is on the shore. It says, you know I can't swim without a stick. Another one’s saying, come take a dip. The caramel is fine. Then there’s some nuts there that say, too busy dry-roasting. So, as always, humor. The same front-page items sound interesting. This one…chipotle…so, the first one on the top-left side of the page is Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce. You know I’m a huge chipotle fan. Chipotles in adobo is how I usually get my chipotle. I’ll put that in…buy the can of chipotle…here’s a free pro tip if you like chipotle. Now, be careful 'cause it’s spicy, but it’s also smoky. You take that chipotle in adobo — it comes in a can — you put it in a blender. I have the magic thing.

 

You blend it into a paste, and then keep it in your refrigerator or your freezer, and you can use it as a paste or as an add-on. That’s just how I do it. I think…I don't know what recipe book I learned that from. But this one, it says, time to…it’s time to reacquaint yourself with your oven. Summer…now it’s cooling. Low and slow, deeply-melded, caramelized flavors only a good roasting can yield. To help us kick off roasting season, how about the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce? The speckled…oh, beautiful red-orange hue looks like fall. It’s got some savory, creamy pumpkin flavors accented like classic warming spices, cinnamon sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and clove…tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet molasses, and, of course, smoky chipotle peppers.

 

You could use this on mini…baby cauliflower, mini sweet peppers, marinade for chicken or pork, or make it into an aromatic taco filling or with pasta. Maybe combine it with a touch of cream. Now, this one, I’ll just be honest, is not my cup of tea because I’m not a big…let’s see, let me just run through the flavors. Now, I like apple cider vinegar to add some acidic notes to stuff, and I do like…but yeah, then…I just don’t like my savory and my sweet together. It’s just…I guess it’s that simple. Then, yeah, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and clove? I don't know, nutmeg I associate too much with desserts and stuff, where cinnamon, ginger, clove, maybe the allspice, too…but so, I don't know. Just not my thing. Then the next one…you know, I’ve never met a gourd I’ve liked, except for decorative gourds. But that’s me.

 

Now, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and Bites…so, you can buy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese or Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bites. One’s $3.49 and one’s $3.99. Superstar…they don’t want to say it, but it’s back in the freezers. Butternut buzz begin. It’s a classic comfort food. Mezze, rigatoni pasta, thick-ridge tubes that hold sauce with gusto. Three cheeses…so, this would never go in our house 'cause my daughter doesn’t eat…is allergic to parmesan, Cheddar, gouda, and parmesan, and I’m not a big butternut squash fan. I’m just not. I mean, I can always go for a classic bechamel. Seasonal spices like nutmeg and sage…yeah, just not my thing, but it sounds popular. Then this last one, it does sound delicious. I did almost buy it, but my daughter has braces, so…it’s the Caramel Apple Dipping Kit of Our Eye.

 

It’s been a while but not…it’s been…I haven't had a caramel apple in a while, but I’ve had it within the last five years, and it was delicious, the last one I had. I think I only had a bite or two of it. But yeah, cusp of sweater weather, fall…you might want to have a pie or have some cider, but why don’t you dip your favorite apple in some caramel or caramel? The 2020…oh, so, it’s a dipping kit. It’s not a rolling kit. The only times I’ve made apple caramel…or caramel apples, it’s been more of a…flattened out with wax paper, and you just wrap it around…that I believe. I don't know if I’ve dipped an apple in caramel before. That sounds amazing. Also comes with…ooh, sprinkles, six sticks, dry-roasted peanuts. I had no idea. I should have bought this, I guess. It’s enough for six caramel apples. It’s in the candy aisle if it’s still there; $6.99.

 

I miss…I guess I missed out. I’ll have to look. Next up, Page 2, we got Pumpkin Ravioli. They have pockets. They are pockets. It has…it’s against a pocket image, too. Honey-roasted pumpkin ravioli…tender, orange hue, pureed pumpkin, pumpkin that’s been roasted with honey, brown sugar, and molasses, ricotta, and mozzarella. Again, just not my thing. Organic vegetarian chilli; now, this does sound good. It’s a good chilli; red beans, onions, bell peppers, garlics, and jalapenos. That sounds perfect to have around the house. $2.49. This is a iteration from a earlier version. It was a beloved best-seller, but they looked…they couldn't get the supply of it, so they looked for a opportunity for innovation. A few tasty tweaks…we get our alliteration there. Traded textured soybean protein…soy protein for pea protein.

 

Oh, so we got some textured meat in there, too. Oh wow, that even adds it…so, that’s cool. I’ll try that. Then Roasted Turkey and Sweet Potato Burrito…I’m not sweet on sweet potoates, either. Fiesta…some turkey and fiesta familiar format. Triple alliteration. Turkey and Sweet Potato Burrito; flour, fall-feast favorites. Another…two triple allierations in one thing, all with Fs. Fiesta, familiar, format, and fall-feast favorites. Bravo, Trader Joe's copywriters. Got Hall of Famers rice, black beans, chili pepper seasonings. Pop it in the microwave, perfect for those of you that microwave at work your lunch. So, don’t let my problems stop you. White Bean Chicken Chilli Soup…what’s the difference between soup and chilli, Trader Joe's asks? Well, let’s just embrace both like this one, White Bean Chicken Chilli Soup.

 

It’s a soup base, broth…rich, brothy flavor, creamy character, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, cayenne — oh boy, this does sound good — and some lime juice. Chock full of white beans, corn, pablano peppers, and roasted chicken breast. Just…I’m gonna…I think I’m gonna make this for lunch. I’m gonna get…I gotta get this. It sounds easy, but you could put it with Organic Corn Chip Dippers. I didn’t even think about that. Twenty-ounce tub…oh, so, it comes in a tub, not a can. That’s why I probably haven't had it yet. Sounds like a deal, though; $4.99. So, that one is on my list. So, we got two on my list already that I haven't had, either. Organic Casa Catelli Pasta and Organic Artichoke Pasta Sauce; here we go. We're getting into Scoots’ territory now. So, they got a new heavy hitter in the pasta aisle, Casa Catelli.

 

Or, Casa Catelli…yeah, named for ‘little waterfall’. Forkability is my…brainchild 2022 of a food journalist wanted forkability, sauceability, and tooth-sinkability. So, it’s got short, curved, thick, ruffled edges. So, that’s the pasta, but the sauce…I haven't had a creamy artichoke sauce. It does have parmesan, so I’d have to have it when I’m alone. It’s a creamy sauce; Italian ricotta, parmesan, tender, chopped artichokes. Oh, but you could put it on top of pizza. So, yeah, that’s a great…these are great ideas, Trader Joe's, or as a dip. So, I could make some pasta and then serve it for other things. Baby Spinach and Spring Mix Blend…it’s got some baby spinach with spring greens. I haven't seen this one, but it’s there. So, I’ll keep an eye out for it. It’s $2.29.

 

Then Organic Maple vinaigrette…maple syrup; more than just a topping for pancakes and waffles. This is maple vinaigrette; Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and a touch of maple syrup. Sweet, savory, and…holy cow, listen to this one…triple alliteration; vehemently versatile vinaigrette. Wow, talk about MVPs. Like, here’s the thing; Ted Lasso…the next season of Ted Lasso, they should hire to get the more alliteration, or on British Bake-Off. Wow, ‘marvelous marinade’ is also used in there. Honey-roasted pumpkin ravioli…so…and then shawarma chicken thighs…so, shawarma’s normally cooked on a vertical spit, like rotisserie-like skewers, and that’s an important part of shawarma. No, another part of it is the savory spicy blend marinade.

 

These shawarma chicken thighs come soaked in a onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, tumeric, and parsley. So, I’ve seen those. That might be good on the grill. $6.49 per pound. Fall Flower Power…they got fall flowers and plants. You could get some succulents and colorful ceramic…or dios…deus martos[?]. They got colorful mums. They also have a woman sniffing a pumpkin candle that’s shaped like a pumpkin, but this one is not…Sniff, Sniff, Hooray. Vanilla Pumpkin-Scented Candle…it’s not for eating. It’s a neutral soy wax blend, lead-free cotton wick, and creamy…I keep a pumpkin…or I did until they would melt in my car, a Trader Joe's candle. That sounds like something I could get behind. The smell of pumpkin; fine with me.

 

Here’s another thing I’ve eaten a lot of over the years but I have trouble finishing the bag, is Organic Mini Sweet Peppers. Subtley sweet…you could roast them on the grill, roast them in the oven, chop them up and eat them in a salad, chop them up and put them on pizza. They're colorful, flavorful bell peppers. You want to eat those multiple-color vegetables, you know? So…but what happens to me is this bag…I don't know if…it’s a one-pound bag. I have trouble sometimes getting through the whole bag by the time it turns. Here’s one; Caul…C-A-U-L me any day or night. Trader Joe's baby cauliflower…smaller than classic. I haven't tried this one, either. More tender…the tender blooms of cauliflower. Smoother, sweet flavor, eye-catching green stems and stalks that help them last a little bit longer.

 

Longer trim than you'd see on ordinary cauliflower florets. Toothsome tenderness…I’m gonna buy these for sure, because that’s a stir…they sound great. Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread…I guess I gotta check this out. Fomage year after year in our Customer Choice Awards. This is a spread from their Irrisitible Aged Cheddar. Comes with salted…Unexpected Cheddar, salted butter, whey. Superbly savory creamy cheese spread that’s ready to enhance sandwiches. Glorify grazing boards with the flick of a knife, maybe on the pumpkin cranberry crisp. Then this one, Stripey Joe, I haven't heard of this one. Multi-hued English cheese…or cheese case. Four English cheeses luxuriously layered on top of one another to create a stripey masterpiece. It’s created in a small, family-owned creamery in Northwest England.

 

You got Cheshire, Cheddar, double Gloucester, and Red Leicester arranged in layers of yellow, orange, and white. Each bite will…it sounds delicious. I wish I could eat more cheese. It’s just…then they have two giraffes talking. Red stripes after Labor Day? Well, that’s unexpected. Kinda cheesy. Tell me how you really feel, Joe. The real thing is I’m wearing this for layers. Under this I’ve got yellow stripes, orange stripes, and white stripes. So, it has red stripes. It’s like one giraffe without a costume and one with one. How about Rutland Red Leicester? Leicester, right? Leicester? Sorry. It’s a red-orange hue. The sonoto…same natural dye used in orange Cheddars. Mild, caramelly flavor…sounds good, huh, people? Apple Cider Donuts; I haven't had these in…probably since maybe ‘19 or ‘20.

 

So, I will try to eat these if I can get a set to report back. I don't know. Donuts are one of those things, to be honest, you're better off buying them from your local donut shop. But I guess if you want to have some apple cider donuts at home…maybe heat them up in a air fryer? I don't know. Fluffy texture…that’s the problem. Cake-style donut…cinnamon sugar…and they even have a video on their YouTube channel, How Apple Cider Donuts Are Made. Oh, here’s a thing; they're delightful on their own or with coffee, tea, or spiced cider. $4.49. $0.79 a donut. That’s a pretty good deal. They have a fake donut-making machine with apples in there. Salted Maple Ice Cream; I have this in my freezer, but I haven't tried it yet.

 

I heard this is a hit. I almost bought a second pint, but then I said, you haven't had your first pint. For autumnal indulgence. I think that is alliteration, maybe; autumnal indulgence. In the freezer…ice cream that’s salted maple. It’s kinda the same supplier that’s made some of our other holiday hits. Salted maple ice cream…decadent, creamy…real maple syrup, sea salt, and salted maple swirl. So, I wonder if it’s like a maple sugar cookie in there. I actually bought it to have it top a warm toffee cake, which we’ll talk about. ‘Cause then I can have that a la mode. Pumpkin Spice Joe-Joe's…I don't know if I’ve had these. I can never…these are the things I can't…I don't buy it just because a whole box of them is too much. These are cute, though.

 

The fall without Trader Joe's pumpkin…I think I had these a few years ago and I was like, these are actually good. Pumpkin spiced…oh no, no, these are the ones my daughter…Pumpkin Spice Joe-Joe's? We’ve taken our celebrated Pumpkin Joe-Joe and dipped it in sweet pumpkin spiced yogurt flavoring. Yeah, my daughter bought these. They're pretty good. No, these aren't the ones, 'cause these…the ones she has are just cookies. They're not a full Joe-Joe. So, I take that back. But I saw those. But I said, that’s too much, 'cause if you listen to this podcast a lot, I had a great…I have these incidents where I get obsessed with…well, I haven't had one in a while, but where I get obsessed with a Trader Joe's seasonal dessert. Usually the holidays, 'cause I’m a big peppermint…you could call me Peppermint Patty, and I live on Candy Cane Lane.

 

But so, I burned myself out of Dark Chocolate-Dipped Candy Cane-Coated Joe-Joe's. I can never…I swear, I can never eat one of those again unless I was living in a vat of milk. I would have one, but maybe only one, 'cause they're just too rich now. I say, how did I used to eat those? Then I do the same thing with…they were like pretzel…flat pretzels with…dipped in candy cane yogurt. Those ones I could probably still eat; white chocolate, peppermint. That’s my wheelhouse. This I’m looking forward to trying, because I do find that the Trader Joe's desserts…I’ve had the Pumpkin Kringle and then their Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls. So, I’m looking forward to these. They're pumpkin sticky toffee cakes. It’s…put one in the microwave. You could heat it up as a bundt…mini bundt cake.

 

Pumpkin, dates, brown sugar, and sticky caramel sauce. Then I’m gonna slap some ice cream right on there. Then they have Spiked Cider and Spiced Cider. Sempatinurn…sempi…S-E-M-P-I-T-E-R-N-A-L Spiced Cider. Sempiternal? Sempiternal. Sempiternal. Sempiternal Spiced Cider…twenty-one years. What do they got in there? Cinnamon, allspice, apples, and cloves. Heat it up…hot or cold. Yesterday’s, whatever, in and out. Your spiced cider’s about. How about this one? Vanilla Pumpkin Hand Soap and Hand Lotion. Most dynamic duo? They say yes. Vanilla Pumpkin Scented Hand Soap and then hand scented lotion. Pair it with that candle. $7.99. Recyclable cardboard caddy…alright, snacks here. We're on the snacks page. There’s also some baseball going on. I’m gonna cashew…aw, nuts.

 

Dairy doers versus donors…so, we got Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps. I could try those, a cranberry crisp with that cheese they were talking about…dried pumpkin powder, tart cranberries, thyme, nutmeg, turmeric…maybe not. Maybe that’s too sweet. Loaf-shaped dough not unlike biscotti…by the holiday handful; there’s a nice…snacking nirvana. Rutland Red Leicester…there’s also maple almonds. I don't know if I’ve had this, Seasonally Seasoned Nuts. I’ve been called a seasonally-seasoned nut before. Won't be the last time. Fantastically flavored finds; triple…when did…? So, Trader Joe's must be like, we're up…you know what…2022? 33% more alliteration. But when you use triple alliteration, your…probably score is more than 33%, in my opinion.

 

Dry-Roasted Maple Almonds…take a almond…maple seasoning, maple sugar, and maple flavor. Sounds a bit like something you'd get at the Dickens Fair. $5.99. Oh, and here’s the cashew versus dairy. You got Non-Fat Greek Yogurt or Pumpkin Spice Cashew Yogurt. But the one people are talking about is some other yogurt. Maybe it will come up. I haven't had it. New Crop Honeycrisp Apples…I’ve never bought…I don't know…I bought some pears on this trip to Trader Joe's, but I haven't bought any apples at Trader Joe's. Maybe I should give it a shot. Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas…and there’s a quiz, open notes; are pumpkin samosas scalene triangles, isosceles triangles, equilateral triangles, or immeasureably tasty triangles? I don't know, 'cause…yeah, pumpkin spice for me…if it was a dessert samosa, maybe.

 

Okay, what else do we got here? Banana and Almond Butter Protein Smoothie…oh, maybe that’s in their cold drink aisle. Two truths in mind…coconut water, banana puree, almond butter, pea protein. It’s a simple delight, banana and almond butter. I know…that sounds good. It’s a non-dairy drink. 14 grams of protein a bottle. You thought it’d be expensive, but it’s sixteen fluid ounces for $2.99. So, a pint of smoothie, three bucks. They also have a Vanilla Almond Spiced Chai Protein Smoothie. Sounds pretty good. Pea protein…15 grams of protein. You could add a shot of expresso for a protein-packed eye-opener. Huh, that’s interesting. Maybe I could have one of those to start my day. I mean, make my own, maybe. Spiced chai, some protein…anyway, so, that’s another one.

 

Alright, next up we got just the clusters. Maple Pecan Granola Cereal…so, this is just the crunchy part. Maple pecan…that sounds pretty good. I like pecan. It’s whole grains, rolled oats, maple syrup. Eat them as you would any cereal, in a bowl or milk. Don’t stop there; they're excellent for snacking, too. Maybe even top your Salted Maple Ice Cream with them. That’s in the cereal aisle. $3.29. I didn’t see these; this is what I was talking about earlier, though. Trader Joe's Pumpkin Rolls with Pumpkin Spice…back in season. Since 2014. Pumpkin Palooza. They're like hot cinnamon rolls, only while pumpkiny. But it’s definitely not…it’s a different flavor, the other pumpkin experts I’ve talked to…very sweet, though. For breakfast, dessert only. There’s dried pumpkin, seasonal spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove.

 

Icing is made with pumpkin puree and warm spices. You could even make skillet-baked pull-apart pumpkin rolls. I think we did do some of these as rolls and some as waffles last year. It’s five to a tube for $4.49. 17.5 ounces. Then they have Gluten-Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. So, if you want some gluten-free…with some…you need to get your streusel on, you could do that. Brown rice and white rice flours, cornstarch, tapioca starch, pumpkin puree, cinnamon sugar pumpkin spice bits, crumbly spiced streusel, brown sugar, butter, oats, and more pumpkin spices. Then this one, I didn’t buy it; Maple Non-Dairy Oat Beverage. Dreamy, creamy feel of the non-flavored dairy oat beverage with a autumn twist. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, and vegan.

 

It has rich, natural maple flavor from the US maple syrup, harvested maple syrup. Just add it to coffee, add it to your cereal, salt…make a milkshake. $2.99 for 32 ounces. You got some small lot coffees from the Dominican Republic, a Rojo Benito Estate. It’s 4,500 feet above sea level in the Dominican Republic’s mountainous central region. Fertile mountain soil, a canopy of pine, macadamia, and guava trees. Made by a family…thirty years of coffee cultivation experience. $9.99…twelve-ounce bags. They also have Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants. Each croissant starts off a four-inch square. Maybe we're using ‘croissant’ loosely. These aren’t crescent-shaped. Then topped with a square of…scoop of creamy cheesecake. So, this is more like a cheese danish. It could be interesting. No proofing required.

 

I don’t…never…I don't trust stuff that’s not proofed, to be honest, 'cause after you have the overnight proofing Trader Joe's croissants or almond or chocolate croisants, you can't go back. But they're $3.99. Then Pumpkin Overnight Oats…pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree, almond butter, and hearty rolled oats. Good old hearty rolled oats, says the Hardy Boy that never got any love. That’s a niche joke. It’s not even spelled the same, but…dollop of pumpkin yogurt? Throw it in there. Also, they have a podcast, believe it or not. Go Inside Trader Joe's. Then there’s a couple pages of wine. Okay, then we got some trick-or-treat. Always…Haunted House Cookie Kit. This is the one Koa ate back in 2018. Very luckily, the low cocoa…we checked with the vet.

 

So, nothing other than a small tummyache even though she ate pretty much the whole house. We had just moved, so she had never done anything like that. But she did it. Can't say I blame her. But yeah, it’s basically a house of fun, but instead of gingerbread it’s chocolate cookie pieces. $8.99. A fun activity. Oh, Hallowed Halloween Joe-Joe's; these sandwich cookies are a classice. These aren't dipped, though. These are not Pumpkin Spice Joe-Joe's. They’ve had a few misses over the years, but these ones are as regular as a Joe-Joe wearing a Halloween…same chocolate and vanilla cream sandwich. It just looks Halloween styled. But actually, I think I prefer it, because there’s more open space, maybe? So, there’s a little bit less cookie? Yeah, 'cause it’s carved like a Jack-o-lantern. Maybe that’s why, though.

 

I say…the times I’ve had those, I say, I like them 'cause maybe there’s just a little bit less cookie and more filling. Like, same amount of filling; less cookie. Spooky Sour Bats and Cats Gummy Candies…so, these are like sour gummies. Those are always good. They're seasoned. Trick-or-treat, smell my feet. Then we have some cats and some other birds. We're quite sweet. Ask anyone. What about Page 15? I don't get it. We're just cats. Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Spiced Pretzels; these are mini twists smothered in pumpkin yogurt, pumpkin seeds, crushed, and…more crunch with a sprinkle of sea salt. Truly tricky…a treat that’s truly tricky to put down. There’s some alliteration. Teeny tiny so you can eat more relative to similar snacks. Six-ounce pouches. Then we got Pumpkin Maple Bacon Flavored Treats for Dogs.

 

Koa is still enjoying the charcuterie board for pets, or charcuterie board-themed treats. Bacon stuffies…oh, so are these ones for…? What are…? Stuffies have two distinct layers; a outside shell, dehydrated pumpkin, and then the shell is stuffed with soft, molassesy filling. Let’s see, on the back page is pumpkin bread, muffin mix, original or gluten-free…pumpkin bread and muffin mix. $2.99. Oh, original or gluten-free. They don’t have the pancake mix in here. Maple and Sea Salt Kettle Corn…I wish I ate more corn, popped corn and stuff, but that sounds pretty good. But again, I just would buy the bag and I’d only…ideally only have a couple bites. Pumpkin Oat Beverage; vegan, gluten-free, and kosher.

 

Pumpkin Oat Beverage…didn’t we talk…? Oh no, this is pumpkin oat. That was maple oat. Let’s see, this is…its pump…non-pumpkin predecessors…creamy texture, milky flavor, oats and water, pumpkin puree, natural pumpkin spice flavor, cane sugar, and sea salt for balance. So, that’s everything, but there is a season puzzle. So, we’ll try…I’ll try…maybe I’ll get a pen and I can see if I could do this, and make sure…try to push this episode to an hour. So, I’ll be back.

 

Alright, patrons, so, this is the…what is this thing called? Crossword puzzle. It’s a number-two grocery list pencil, TJ, TJ, TJ. Become a pumpkin season puzzle master. I actually don’t have…I wonder if I have a pen. Hold on, here. For some reason I thought I would do it without a pen and just in my head, but I’m quickly realizing that wouldn't…fasten as to a mast; that’s 1 across. Tie? No, that’s four letters. I don't know how this is gonna go. 5 across; livens up. Cheer? C-H-E…? No, that’s four letters. I know this won't be easy for most people. Oh, I know what number 9 is. So, the first one is A-S-H, protagonist of…a character Bruce Campbell plays; I’ll say it in another way. Ash. 12; sound. N-O-I-S-E? It might be. Let’s see if we can do 12 down. Central…wow, these are hard. Central Texas airport code.

 

I mean, you gotta be kidding me. Maybe these will…are solvable by other ones? I mean, there’s some that we could do. This is interesting. Okay, let’s just go through them, then. On the water; smoke on the water? Let’s see. That’s 13 across. I also don’t have…it’s really small printing, so I can't even find 13. Is that 13? S-M…no. Something on the water. Pond on the water? I don't know. Small cyndrilical container; 14 across. Small…tube? T-U-B-E. It could be. What about…what is that? 9 down. Profile picture colloquially. A…I don't know. Avatar? It’s only three letters, though. Wow, this is not going well. We know 16 is…they have…some of them you get the answers to. So, 16’s on Page 5; Cheddar spread. We had covered that, but I already forgot what it was. So, maybe that’s Unexpected?

 

I don't know if this is gonna work, 'cause I can't…so, it’s not gonna work not only because of…so, we could do it as a Sleep With Me episode. Mostly 'cause of my sight. In the climb-in closet, I can't read the numbers on the…Unexpected, though…U-N-E-X-P…that is Unexpected…across…which might help with some other ones, 'cause then you got 19 across, Salted Maple Ice Cream. But I can't find 19. So, yeah, I can't read the numbers. So, let’s just do a little story. So, Ash heard a sound on the water. Now, Ash had a small, cylindrical container that they fastened to a mast. They said, what’s this thing…? Is this a cleat I’m fastening this to? But a cleat’s already fastened to a mast.

 

Then Ash decided to liven things up with a little singing and a little dancing as their small, cylindrical…you say, what small, cylindrical…what was in the small, cylindrical container that they were attaching to the mast? He said, well, it had a label on it that said Unexpected Cheddar Spread. But really, that was a ruse because that was…it wasn’t…it was inactive. It wasn’t really Unexpected Cheddar Spread. You say, was it ice cream, like Salted Maple Ice Cream? I say, no, it wasn’t Salted Maple Ice Cream, either. It was some sort of magic, a band, for short. Strange magic band for short…I don't even know what band…strange magic band is, Ash said to themselves as they were pacing the deck. But I do know within the cylindrical container labled Unexpected Cheddar Spread is magic.

 

There must have been some magic in that cylindrical container, small, that said Unexpected Cheddar Spread tied to that mast Ash found, for when he put it on his head, he began to dance. Then he said, I remember…they pull…actually, it was…the ship had pulled into Marina del Rey where there’s actually a Trader Joe's. But Ash was saying, 22 across; I can't find it on here. You say, when was the exact moment Scoots knew he needed reading glasses? You say, it happened on the air, believe it or not. Or is…are these numbers readable by anyone? Maybe they are. But that was the exact moment he said, I’ll probably get some reading glasses. I have two pairs, but they're not prescription. I’d have to find them so I could try. Ash said, well, I’m sorry about that. I said, your strange magic won't help me with that?

 

He said, no, you don’t need magic. You just gotta get some reading glasses, I guess. ‘Cause he said, it’s certainly light enough in the climb-in podcast closet. I said, you're right about that, Ash. You're right…you've never been…you've been more right, but you're right about that. Ash said, you certainly quickly entered the ship. I said, well, I heard Morse code saying, all aboard. Ash looked me up and down and giggled, because he said, I find that unlikely that you would know ‘all aboard’ in Morse code. Of all the people on planet Earth, you might be the last one. I said, no, no, no. Someone else said…I was standing next to someone that said, is that all…? Am I hearing a Morse code of ‘all aboard’? Then they said to themselves, I am. I am hearing Morse code of ‘all aboard’ coming from that ship.

 

So, that’s why I boarded the ship quickly, because I didn’t want that…I wanted to cut that person off and get to it first before they did, obviously. Ash said, okay, well, we gotta give you a job. I’m putting you in charge of the recycling. I said, no problem, Ash. You got it. Ash said, do you have a well-worn adage for something? I said, a well-worn adage…I said, about…I say osh…I wish I was wearing some waterproof Oshkosh B’gosh. I say, Oshkosh B’gosh, Ash, because that’s what I would be wearing if I was…but I’m not. But yeah, if you want a well-worn adage from me that’s well worn, I’d say that’s…might be one of the more well-worn ones other than filler words like ‘you know’. You know might…that’s not an adage, though. That’s just filler words. Fill’er up with filler words instead of recycling.

 

Ash said, okay, well, what about fingers with a famed fast ball? Ash said, I don't know. I would say Rollie Fingers has a famed…but I don't know if their fast ball is famous. He said, this would be a difficult thing if we were trying to solve it, kinda like sandwich initials. Ash said, what do you mean? I said, you know, like when I hang…if I was hanging out with sandwiches and it has a roast beef, I’d say RB. Then Ash said, well, what…how would you know…how do you take…? I’d say, on rye. So, he’d say, wouldn't that be RBOR? I’d say, you're right. What if you ordered your sandwich that way? That would be kinda comp…you say, I’ll have a RBORWC. You say, a WC with cheese? I say, with Cheddar. You're right, Ash, but that won't work. So, I don't know what to do about it. So, I’d have to tell the person, that means with Cheddar cheese.

 

So, with Cheddar cheese…Swiss cheese…so, I guess, yeah, you'd do CC, or if you wanted Swiss cheese, you'd say SC or Provolone cheese, which people don’t normally say. But how come…? Ash, do you know why people say…? Mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese…but they don’t say Provolone cheese. They just say Provolone. Ash shrugged. I said, probably the number of syllables. But yeah, then you'd say…I guess W would normally mean…would be like a kind of comma in this case if we were just doing…if we were ordering sandwiches by initials only. So, you'd say, WM for mayo. Oh boy, but then what about mustard? Then…oh boy, so, we're already at a loss. Lettuce…WL…peppers…but you have BP, banana peppers. Those are good in a sandwich. What about a pepper relish? PR. Do you have any PR?

 

They say, what do you mean, like a personal record of sandwich making? Yeah, I do have a personal record…no, no, like pepper relish. Oh, yeah, we do. So, probably my…that probably wouldn't be a good way to order sandwiches. Then if someone like Alec Guinness came in? Ash said, what if? I said, I don't know. Then I said, are you trying to dodge me, Ash? Is…my meanders making you despair? He said, I don't know. I said, you know, I can think of a Scottish word for ‘lakes’, but I can't think of one for ‘hills’. He said, well, that’s a problem then, if you were gonna do crosswords, but it seems like you've learned that you can make crosswords meander. I say, crosswords are kinda like a word meander, and kind of like…you know animal companions; are those pets or are those different?

 

Ash said, well, if you had your glasses, you might be able to know. I said, would you believe there’s 62 across and then 55 down on this? Ash said, I didn’t believe it ‘til you told me. It sounds like hogwash to me. I said, well, it brings me joy to make something out of it, even if most…I say, no one…in Sleep With Me, it’s very rare for people to spitefully ignore the podcast, but usually they do…the idea of the show is you could ignore it if you need to, a little different than the key to the end of…to the right of end. Ash shrugged again. I said, they're set to graduate this year. Maybe those are seniors? But…like the female lead of The Merchant of Venice or Siete Manos Seis. Uno, probably. Yore of Yore…or a pebble-struck pond…like a pebble-struck pond…or declined…to and fro; that’s gotta be fro, but I can't find 39, anyway.

 

Is it three letters? Ash said, it’ll take you all day, and probably not the best use of your energy. I said, Ash, when you're right, you're right. It’s like, you're right, if I was pulling it by…usually by a truck, it’d be ‘tow’, if I could find it, T-O-W. Maybe…I guess…here’s a thing I’ve learned with most letter…word-based things as a dyslexic; stick to three-letter words, 'cause I could probably sell some of those, then maybe fill those in, and then fill in…bears in Barcelona…bears is…are in quotes, though. Peers at…but that’s peers like two…P-E…peer…not pier on water, but P-E-E-R, peers at. Ash said, I don't know. I said, it’s kinda like an eclipse of my mind. That’s how it is…that’s actually how dyslexia feels a little bit. Things are cloudy or I can't see it. I know the word is there, but I can't see it. It’s like the moon is there; it’s just covered up.

 

Ash said, okay, what about…2 down is a certain single-named singer. Bono? B-O-N-O. Nope. There’s too many people…I mean, holy cow. 1 across; fasten as to a mast. I would say it’s not ‘buckle’. I’d say, Ash, sometimes you gotta buckle up for my pointless meanders, huh? Number of years for a diamond anniversary; it might be fifty, but it might be something else. One, two, three…F-I-F-T-Y. So, that’d mean 1 across would have an F in it. Partial? Partial? Half-eclipse? Partial eclipse? P-A-R…nope. Or an object of a beacon or glimmer…but I don't know. Glimmer of hope? A beacon of hope? H-O-P-E. Wow, Ash, I got…I’ve gotten two of these, but that was only 'cause I can find where one, two, three, and four are. Ash said, I’m proud of you. Ghost-munching…here’s a Casper-munching arcade hero, is Pac…yeah, Pac-man.

 

Yeah. So, some of these I’ve gotten, Ash. Como estas, maybe? Tool to see who’s at the door; that’s the old hole of peeping. What about a melancholy timbre sometimes? Perhaps. Wail or a moan or a groan? Melancholy. Profile picture colloquially; we already did that one. Make a superior base for a…Page 3. Oh boy. So, these are ones that have the answers. Joe-Joe's, Page 14…how about some July and August births? Birthdays…or actor comedian Murphy? That’s…could be Eddie, but I can't find 17, I’ll be honest, Ash. You'll be honest with me, right? E-D-D-I-E. I think that is Eddie. I found 17. But yeah, what about bringing this to a close? You're right, Ash. We only have about twenty-five more words or things to get through. I’ll take up your offer. Something like a garment worn with a blouse or petticoat, or a freestyle what?

 

Freestyle soda machines named Stan. Pumpkin oats, vanilla pumpkin hand soap…silibance-related speech…silibance-related speech is not…is that stutter? I don't think so, though you do make silibance when you say ‘stutter’. Oh, it’s…I know what it is. I just can't think of the word. Hope we didn’t surprise you…what about an executive that deals with a company’s assets? Is that a CFO, Ash? Do you know? Or a snappy retort, perhaps. They’ve used ‘perhaps’ more than once. That must be a feature in these. How about a Tampa or Chesapeake feature? Is that a bay? 37 down…I don't know if I could find it to double-check, Ash, even though you're right; the…we're doing well with the three letters. I see 32. Oh, there, 37, I found it. B-A-Y. It is three letters, you're right.

 

A body of water with too much water…I don't know what that is. Triangle, for example…shape? Geometric shape? Addendum to an addendum, for short. PS? PSS, maybe. 42 down…I wonder if that is…42…is that 42? P-S-S…it could be it. 42 across…sorry, I’m just working on this. Oh, there is no 42 across. That’s 45 across, maybe. Lead in Merchant of Venice; does that start with S? I don't know. Not that smart. 51…roasted turkey and salsa burrito? S-S…? Maybe. Anyway, back to us, Ash. You could be a don or an earl, to name two, or you could be the Duke of Earl, I guess. I didn’t realize ‘til just now that the Duke of Earl…isn't a earl already…who’s higher, a duke or an earl? What if there was a Earl of Duke versus a Duke of Earl, and they had a sing-off? Organization whose motto starts with ‘neither snow nor rain’?

 

The post office. The conical mixes…electromagnetic waves…treads and more. All…I’m glad you're falling asleep, Ash, 'cause it’s a prefix with -bur. Tim? No. I don't know. This podcast is kinda like unrefined material headed to St. Louis, to Minneapolis, and more, and all to carry us off into dreamland. You could check out all your answers. Maybe they even have a blank version of this on the Trader Joe's website. But thanks for the support, everybody. Thanks for being here, and goodnight.

 

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(Transcription performed by LeahTranscribes)

Fearless Flyer

 

Nonsensical Sentences

https://pickwriters.com/blog/weird-sentences-in-english-language

https://drmarkwomack.com/engl-1301/assignments/writing-exercises/nonsense-sentences/

https://talkingheads.co.uk/newsarticles/9-bizarre-sentences-that-are-perfectly-accurate

 

Trader Joe’s Fall 2025 Offerings

https://www.thekitchn.com/best-new-trader-joes-items-october-2025-23748528

https://mixandmatchmama.com/2025/10/trader-joes-october-haul-2/

https://www.foodandwine.com/trader-joes-new-products-october-2025-11824358

 

Apple Butter HIstory

https://thelaurelofasheville.com/lifestyle/food/history-feature-preserving-the-sweet-heritage-of-apple-butter/

https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS16470

https://skillcult.com/blog/2015/12/28/historical-research-on-shelf-stable-apple-butter-pre-20th-century

 

Calzone History

https://ny.eater.com/2014/3/20/6258201/the-story-of-the-calzone

https://spizzicorestaurant.com/history-of-calzones/

https://www.tastingtable.com/1213999/the-18th-century-italian-origins-of-calzones/

 

DOWN TO BUSINESS

Newsprint is not sleepy

I’m pretty sure we’ll be reading a Fearless Flyer soon

I don’t know where this fearless flyer will be from

This will probably be the last intro I’ll ever record from the 2nd climb-in closet

Pardon My Tangent

Mandarins vs Tangerines

 

PLUGS

Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Story Only Feed; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; Crisis Textline

 

SPONSORS

Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Uncommon Goods; Everyday Dose

 

INTRO

Motions or E-motions

Could you be having guests? 

I behaving guests. That’s not a sentence

That sentence diagram is gonna go deep

You’re not alone

I’ve been going through a bunch of different things and getting ready to move

I’m clearing my mind as best I can

We root for one another around here

Shoutout to Duerme Conmigo

You might not like the show at first

I’m certainly moody today

Gloo-moody, a gloomy moody mood

Could I play Gloo-moody on Wednesday, season 3?

An appropriately dad-style Wednesday joke

Isn’t there a song or musical about misbehaving?

sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou

My Future Trader Joe

I’ve got a future limited Trader Joe pool

No pressure to fall asleep

Your best borefriend 4 eva

So nice I said it thrice

Explaining the show structure

Thanks for listening

 

STORY

My first Fearless Flyer that’s not from the Bay Area

I don’t know if this is joy in my heart

Let me explain some things

I eat most of my food at home

Most of my grocery shopping is at Trader Joe’s

It’s the value and the quality

Getting to this new Trader Joe’s was a relief

I made a night of it

I only had 4 things on my list, but I bought more

The layout is wrong, hardy har har

It’s a right to left layout, but I’m used to a left to right layout

Explaining the layout of my old standard

I’ve been a counterclockwise shopper for so long

It’s nice to get back into a routine

Purple and orange colors seem appropriate

Maple Spiced Nut Mix – really good sweet nuts, but I don’t eat them often

Crisp Pepita Punch

I’m not wearing my glasses

Harvest Vegetable Hash Egg White Bites – a quick breakfast?

Too bad I don’t eat root vegetables

Sliced apple cinnamon sourdough bread

That would be great for french toast

2 big misses for me on page 2

2 I didn’t buy

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate

I didn’t get this because I was already making my own version of this drink

It’s always good to have backup cold brew

Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins

Classic sugar cookies

I just wasn’t that excited by them

Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer – I definitely would’ve bought this

Apple Pie Spread – an apple pie filling in every bite

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Cookie Casper House Kit

Koa ate one of these, but fortunately there’s not a lot of cocoa

Koa’s normally not one to help herself to human food

Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake

Juicy apple gummy candies

A mix of sweet and sour apple flavors

Chrysanthemums, Mums the Word

Appily Ever After

I prefer regular cider to spiced cider

Soothing Seasonal Warmth

I did not see this scented candle trio

Crisp Leaves, Sweet Vanilla Woods, Spiced Pear, the perfect trifecta

I think I’m good on candles

What’s a lip mask?

Pumpkin samosas – pumpkin instead of potatoes, meh

Maple Brown Butter Flavored Almonds

These are fully enrobed

Cheese Party Tray

Jack of All Flavors

That might be good for a week’s sandwiches

Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps

Trimmed Leeks

Building a better butter with brown sugar and maple syrup

Spaghetti with sauce, ready to go, just frozen

Red Thai Curry Soup in a 28oz tub

Wild Sockeye Salmon

Frozen salmon just doesn’t do it for me

The frozen salmon just gets too dense for me

Fresh fennel

Koa loves the occasional cruciferous crunch selection

I like to add this to other salads

Dutch Yellow Potatoes

Pumpkin-O’s Cereal

Apple Cider Donuts – I have previously retracted my pass on them

But I now stand by them

Pumpkin Bisque, no thanks

I’m a gourd-on, not a Gordon

Call Me Goron or Maybe

I don’t drink enough tea to justify buying it

I think this 

Red Leicester Cheese – very good

Chicken Apple Sausage – this used to be a major component of my diet

Sandwich cookies for dogs

Apizza Gouda Cheese

Whoa, this cheese is flavored like pizza?

Jumak Biampa…?

A Korean riceball

Remember Malcolm in the Pyramidal

Butternut squash pastas, no thank you

I’ve never been successful with frozen burritos

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, holy cow

Rustic Apple Tarts

Organic Maple Butter – great to have on hand

2 takes on pumpkin bread

Pumpkin brioche twist

I had a pumpkin brioche tryst

And a pumpkin loaf

This loaf is NOT pre-sliced

Maple leaf ice cream sandwiches – where were these??

Organic fusilli

Halloween Joe Joes are visually very cute

Different yogurts that are not for me

Pumpkin bread and muffin mix – I always buy this for my brother

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Mix – I’m gonna make some of these cookies for my daughter

Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew – this is great to have on hand

Today was the first morning I had my own cold brew in my new place

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter – does not contain butter

Apple shortbread cookies – one of my buys of the year

Buffalo Blue Unexpected Cheddar Spread

Kettle Cooked Rosemary and Sea Salt Potato Chips

TJ’s Meatball Calzone??

This does sound delicious

A lot of possible purchases here

New Scoots is here

Now we’re gonna compare this to our previous pumpkin spice seasonal episode

I did go back to TJ’s to get some of the non-perishable items

Check out our Fearless Fridays on social media

Take it away Past Scoots!

Fearless Flyer Bonus Fall 2022

An unsuccessful quest to find the Fall 2013 Flyer

Let me know if you have pre 2016 flyers

Fall 2022

Come take a dip, the caramel is fine

Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce

My chipotle adobo recipe

Speckled Red Orange Hue

Aromatic Taco Filling

Not my cup of tea

I don’t like mixing savory and sweet

The only gourd I like is a decorative gourd

Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese Bites

My daughter is allergic to parmesan and doesn’t like butternut squash, so no

Caramel Apple Dipping Kit

No go for me – my daughter has braces

Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli

Organic Vegetarian Chili sounds excellent

Few Tasty Tweaks

Roasted Turkey and Sweet Potato Burrito

Fiesta Familiar Format

Fall Feast Favorites

Bravo, TJ’s copywriters

White Bean Chicken Chili Soup

It comes in a tub, not a can

Cascatelli Pasta and Artichoke Sauce

Organic Maple Vinaigrette

Vehemently Versatile Vinaigrette

Shawarma Chicken Thighs

Fall Flower Power

Neutral Pumpkin Candles

I have trouble finishing off the Organic Mini Sweet Peppers

Caul Me

Baby Cauliflower

Toothsome Tenderness

Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread

Stripey Joe Multi-Hued English Cheese

Two Giraffes Talking

Rutland Red Leicester Cheese

I haven’t had the apple cider donuts since 2019

Buy Local Donuts

Autumnal Indulgence

Salted Maple Ice Cream

Pumpkin Spiced Joe Joe’s

A whole box of these is too much

I got burnt out on peppermint dipped joe joe’s

The only way I could eat one again is if I lived in a vat of milk

Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes

Sempiternal Spiced Cider

Vanilla Pumpkin Scented Hand Soap

Snacks Page

Pumpkin Cranberry Crisp

Maple Almonds

Seasonally Seasoned Nut

TJ’s aims for 33% more alliteration

Cashew vs Dairy Yogurt

Honeycrisp Apples

Mini Pumpkin Spice Samosas

Banana Almond Butter Smoothie

Vanilla Almond Spiced Chai Protein Smoothie

Maple Pecan Cluster Granola Cereal

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Rolls

Pumpkin Palooza

Gluten Free Pumpkin Strussel Muffins

Maple Non Dairy Oat Beverage

Dreamy, Creamy Feel

Small Lot Coffees from the Dominican Republic

Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants

More like a cheese danish than a croissant

I don’t trust breads that aren’t proofed

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Good Old Hearty Rolled Oats

Haunted House Cookie Kit

Koa ate this and luckily just had a tummy ache

Hallowed Halloween Joe Joe’s

Same Flavor, just a Halloween look

Maybe I like these because there’s a little less cookie

Sour Seasonal Gummies

Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Spiced Pretzels

Pumpkin Bread Muffin Mix

Where’s the pancake mix?

I wish I ate more kettle corn

Pumpkin Oat Beverage

I’ll work my way through this seasonal puzzle now

Pumpkin Season Puzzle Master

This is a crossword

This won’t be easy for most people

A-S-H – a Character Bruce Campbell plays

Central Texas Airport Code??

Smoke on the Water?

Wow, this is not going well

Some of the answers are in the magazine

Mostly, this won’t work because I can’t see the puzzle in the dark closet

Here’s a little story based on the clues

Ash heard a sound on the water

Small Cylindrical Container

Who’s the band who did “Strange Magic”?

The ship pulled into Marina Del Rey

This is the exact moment I realize I need reading glasses

I heard morse code saying all aboard

Well Worn Adage

Oshkosh B’gosh, Ash!

Is that Rollie Fingers?

Unwieldy Sandwich Initials

Personal Record for Sandwich Making

Crosswords are kind of like a word meander

Crossword Similes

I can stick to 3 letter words to start

Dyslexia kind of feels like an eclipse in my mind

Certain Single Named Singer

Is 50 years a diamond anniversary?

Wow, Ash I’ve gotten two of these!

Pac-Man

I found the answer page

Eddie Murphy

Sibilance Related Speech

PPS, not PSS

Oh, there is no 42 across

Earl of Duke vs Duke of Earl

 

SUMMARY:

Episode: 1401

Title: Fearless Flyer Fall 2025

Plugs: Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Story Only Feed; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; Crisis Textline

Sponsors: Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Uncommon Goods; Everyday Dose

Notable Language:

• Pardon My Tangent
• I behaving guests.
• We root for one another around here
• Gloo-moody, a gloomy moody mood
• Mild Misbehavin’
• My Future Trader Joe
• Crisp Pepita Punch
• Appily Ever After
• Soothing Seasonal Warmth
• Cruciferous Crunch
• Gourd-on
• Call Me Goron or Maybe
• Pyramidal
• Pumpkin brioche tryst
• Fall 2022 Bonus
• Chipotle
• Speckled Red Orange Hue
• Aromatic Taco Filling
• Not my cup of tea
• Caramel
• Few Tasty Tweaks
• Fiesta Familiar Format
• Fall Feast Favorites
• Vehemently Versatile Vinaigrette
• Caul Me
• Toothsome Tenderness
• Rutland Red Leicester
• Buy Local Donuts
• Autumnal Indulgence
• Sempiternal
• Seasonally Seasoned Nut
• Pumpkin Palooza
• Dreamy, Creamy Feel
• Good Old Hearty Rolled Oats
• Small Cylindrical Container
• Well Worn Adage
• Oshkosh B’gosh, Ash!
• Uno
• Certain Single Named Singer
• Sibilance

 

Notable Culture:

• • Trader Joe’s
  • Jackbox Games

• Duerme Conmigo

• Wednesday

• Ain't Misbehavin’

• • sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou

• Malcolm in the Pyramidal

• Malcolm in the Middle

• • Fall 2022 Bonus

• Trader Joe’s

• The Sporkful – Dan Pashman

• Ted Lasso

• Great British Bake Off

• • Dia De Los Muertos
  • Hardy Boys

• Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast

• • Bruce Campbell – Evil Dead
  • “Strange Magic” song
  • Morse Code
  • Oshkosh B’Gosh
  • Rollie Fingers
  • Alec Guinness

• Merchant of Venice

• UNO Game
• Pac-Man
• Eddie Murphy

 

Notable Talking Points:

• Motions or E-motions
• Could you be having guests? 
• I behaving guests. That’s not a sentence
• That sentence diagram is gonna go deep
• You’re not alone
• I’ve been going through a bunch of different things and getting ready to move
• I’m clearing my mind as best I can
• We root for one another around here
• Shoutout to Duerme Conmigo
• You might not like the show at first
• I’m certainly moody today
• Gloo-moody, a gloomy moody mood
• Could I play Gloo-moody on Wednesday, season 3?
• An appropriately dad-style Wednesday joke
• Isn’t there a song or musical about misbehaving?
• sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou
• My Future Trader Joe
• I’ve got a future limited Trader Joe pool
• No pressure to fall asleep
• Your best borefriend 4 eva
• So nice I said it thrice
• Explaining the show structure
• Thanks for listening
• My first Fearless Flyer that’s not from the Bay Area
• I don’t know if this is joy in my heart
• Let me explain some things
• I eat most of my food at home
• Most of my grocery shopping is at Trader Joe’s
• It’s the value and the quality
• Getting to this new Trader Joe’s was a relief
• I made a night of it
• I only had 4 things on my list, but I bought more
• The layout is wrong, hardy har har
• It’s a right to left layout, but I’m used to a left to right layout
• Explaining the layout of my old standard
• I’ve been a counterclockwise shopper for so long
• It’s nice to get back into a routine
• Purple and orange colors seem appropriate
• Maple Spiced Nut Mix – really good sweet nuts, but I don’t eat them often
• Crisp Pepita Punch
• I’m not wearing my glasses
• Harvest Vegetable Hash Egg White Bites – a quick breakfast?
• Too bad I don’t eat root vegetables
• Sliced apple cinnamon sourdough bread
• That would be great for french toast
• 2 big misses for me on page 2
• 2 I didn’t buy
• Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate
• I didn’t get this because I was already making my own version of this drink
• It’s always good to have backup cold brew
• Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins
• Classic sugar cookies
• I just wasn’t that excited by them
• Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer – I definitely would’ve bought this
• Apple Pie Spread – an apple pie filling in every bite
• Trader Joe’s Chocolate Cookie Casper House Kit
• Koa ate one of these, but fortunately there’s not a lot of cocoa
• Koa’s normally not one to help herself to human food
• Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake
• Juicy apple gummy candies
• A mix of sweet and sour apple flavors
• Chrysanthemums, Mums the Word
• Appily Ever After
• I prefer regular cider to spiced cider
• Soothing Seasonal Warmth
• I did not see this scented candle trio
• Crisp Leaves, Sweet Vanilla Woods, Spiced Pear, the perfect trifecta
• I think I’m good on candles
• What’s a lip mask?
• Pumpkin samosas – pumpkin instead of potatoes, meh
• Maple Brown Butter Flavored Almonds
• These are fully enrobed
• Cheese Party Tray
• Jack of All Flavors
• That might be good for a week’s sandwiches
• Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
• Trimmed Leeks
• Building a better butter with brown sugar and maple syrup
• Spaghetti with sauce, ready to go, just frozen
• Red Thai Curry Soup in a 28oz tub
• Wild Sockeye Salmon
• Frozen salmon just doesn’t do it for me
• The frozen salmon just gets too dense for me
• Fresh fennel
• Koa loves the occasional cruciferous crunch selection
• I like to add this to other salads
• Dutch Yellow Potatoes
• Pumpkin-O’s Cereal
• Apple Cider Donuts – I have previously retracted my pass on them
• But I now stand by them
• Pumpkin Bisque, no thanks
• I’m a gourd-on, not a Gordon
• Call Me Goron or Maybe
• I don’t drink enough tea to justify buying it
• I think this 
• Red Leicester Cheese – very good
• Chicken Apple Sausage – this used to be a major component of my diet
• Sandwich cookies for dogs
• Apizza Gouda Cheese
• Whoa, this cheese is flavored like pizza?
• Jumak Biampa…?
• A Korean riceball
• Remember Malcolm in the Pyramidal
• Butternut squash pastas, no thank you
• I’ve never been successful with frozen burritos
• Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, holy cow
• Rustic Apple Tarts
• Organic Maple Butter – great to have on hand
• 2 takes on pumpkin bread
• Pumpkin brioche twist
• I had a pumpkin brioche tryst
• And a pumpkin loaf
• This loaf is NOT pre-sliced
• Maple leaf ice cream sandwiches – where were these??
• Organic fusilli
• Halloween Joe Joes are visually very cute
• Different yogurts that are not for me
• Pumpkin bread and muffin mix – I always buy this for my brother
• Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Mix – I’m gonna make some of these cookies for my daughter
• Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew – this is great to have on hand
• Today was the first morning I had my own cold brew in my new place
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter – does not contain butter
• Apple shortbread cookies – one of my buys of the year
• Buffalo Blue Unexpected Cheddar Spread
• Kettle Cooked Rosemary and Sea Salt Potato Chips
• TJ’s Meatball Calzone??
• This does sound delicious
• A lot of possible purchases here
• New Scoots is here
• Now we’re gonna compare this to our previous pumpkin spice seasonal episode
• I did go back to TJ’s to get some of the non-perishable items
• Check out our Fearless Fridays on social media
• Take it away Past Scoots!
• Fearless Flyer Bonus Fall 2022
• An unsuccessful quest to find the Fall 2013 Flyer
• Let me know if you have pre 2016 flyers
• Fall 2022
• Come take a dip, the caramel is fine
• Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce
• My chipotle adobo recipe
• Speckled Red Orange Hue
• Aromatic Taco Filling
• Not my cup of tea
• I don’t like mixing savory and sweet
• The only gourd I like is a decorative gourd
• Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese Bites
• My daughter is allergic to parmesan and doesn’t like butternut squash, so no
• Caramel Apple Dipping Kit
• No go for me – my daughter has braces
• Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli
• Organic Vegetarian Chili sounds excellent
• Few Tasty Tweaks
• Roasted Turkey and Sweet Potato Burrito
• Fiesta Familiar Format
• Fall Feast Favorites
• Bravo, TJ’s copywriters
• White Bean Chicken Chili Soup
• It comes in a tub, not a can
• Cascatelli Pasta and Artichoke Sauce
• Organic Maple Vinaigrette
• Vehemently Versatile Vinaigrette
• Shawarma Chicken Thighs
• Fall Flower Power
• Neutral Pumpkin Candles
• I have trouble finishing off the Organic Mini Sweet Peppers
• Caul Me
• Baby Cauliflower
• Toothsome Tenderness
• Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread
• Stripey Joe Multi-Hued English Cheese
• Two Giraffes Talking
• Rutland Red Leicester Cheese
• I haven’t had the apple cider donuts since 2019
• Buy Local Donuts
• Autumnal Indulgence
• Salted Maple Ice Cream
• Pumpkin Spiced Joe Joe’s
• A whole box of these is too much
• I got burnt out on peppermint dipped joe joe’s
• The only way I could eat one again is if I lived in a vat of milk
• Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes
• Sempiternal Spiced Cider
• Vanilla Pumpkin Scented Hand Soap
• Snacks Page
• Pumpkin Cranberry Crisp
• Maple Almonds
• Seasonally Seasoned Nut
• TJ’s aims for 33% more alliteration
• Cashew vs Dairy Yogurt
• Honeycrisp Apples
• Mini Pumpkin Spice Samosas
• Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
• Vanilla Almond Spiced Chai Protein Smoothie
• Maple Pecan Cluster Granola Cereal
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Rolls
• Pumpkin Palooza
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Strussel Muffins
• Maple Non Dairy Oat Beverage
• Dreamy, Creamy Feel
• Small Lot Coffees from the Dominican Republic
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants
• More like a cheese danish than a croissant
• I don’t trust breads that aren’t proofed
• Pumpkin Overnight Oats
• Good Old Hearty Rolled Oats
• Haunted House Cookie Kit
• Koa ate this and luckily just had a tummy ache
• Hallowed Halloween Joe Joe’s
• Same Flavor, just a Halloween look
• Maybe I like these because there’s a little less cookie
• Sour Seasonal Gummies
• Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Spiced Pretzels
• Pumpkin Bread Muffin Mix
• Where’s the pancake mix?
• I wish I ate more kettle corn
• Pumpkin Oat Beverage
• I’ll work my way through this seasonal puzzle now
• Pumpkin Season Puzzle Master
• This is a crossword
• This won’t be easy for most people
• A-S-H – a Character Bruce Campbell plays
• Central Texas Airport Code??
• Smoke on the Water?
• Wow, this is not going well
• Some of the answers are in the magazine
• Mostly, this won’t work because I can’t see the puzzle in the dark closet
• Here’s a little story based on the clues
• Ash heard a sound on the water
• Small Cylindrical Container
• Who’s the band who did “Strange Magic”?
• The ship pulled into Marina Del Rey
• This is the exact moment I realize I need reading glasses
• I heard morse code saying all aboard
• Well Worn Adage
• Oshkosh B’gosh, Ash!
• Is that Rollie Fingers?
• Unwieldy Sandwich Initials
• Personal Record for Sandwich Making
• Crosswords are kind of like a word meander
• Crossword Similes
• I can stick to 3 letter words to start
• Dyslexia kind of feels like an eclipse in my mind
• Certain Single Named Singer
• Is 50 years a diamond anniversary?
• Wow, Ash I’ve gotten two of these!
• Pac-Man
• I found the answer page
• Eddie Murphy
• Sibilance Related Speech
• PPS, not PSS
• Oh, there is no 42 across
• Earl of Duke vs Duke of Earl