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Fun Food Friday: Around the …

February 5, 2021 By Globetrotting Mommy

Hosting an Around the World Party or just want your kiddos to try some new flavors and foods?  It’s Fun Food Friday and these adorable foodie flag plates are sure to please. They look great and some are so easy the kids can make them on their own. Try sneaking in a few geography and trivia questions while they’re nibbling. They’ll never notice.

This All-American Flag made of hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard is great for a backyard barbecue or kid’s birthday party.

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USA Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

This Italian flag made of basil, spaghetti and tomatoes is perfect for a make-your-own-pasta party.

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Italy Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

This Swiss flag is made of charcuteries and Swiss cheese.  A great option for a picnic or after-school snack.

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Swiss Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy 

India’s flag features curries, rice, and a pappadum wafer.  This is a great option for introducing kids to some new flavors.

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India Foodie Flag

This Australian flag is made from mincemeat and sauce.  Think of it as a down-under version of pot-pie.

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Australia Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

Kids love cheese and these Greek and French flags are a great way to get them to try some new varieties.  The Greek flag is made of Feta and olives and the French flag is made of Blue cheese, brie and grapes.

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Greek Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy

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France Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy 

United Kingdom’s flag is made from scone, cream and jams making it a great option for a tea party or weekend brunch for any London lovers.

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United Kingdom Foodie Flag

Which is your favorite?

Have a great weekend!

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Great Gifts for Travelers

December 16, 2019 By admin

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the globetrotter in your life, you’ll love this post. My holiday gift guide is full of great gifts for travelers to enjoy at home and away…

Great Gifts for Travelers

TRAVEL MUST-HAVES:

Gifts for Travelers

Digital Luggage Scale – My number one travel accessory is this easy-to-use luggage scale. Stop guessing if your bag is under 50 pounds and say goodbye to extra baggage charges.

Packing Cubes – I am a huge fan of packing cubes, especially for families since each person can choose their color. Just group items or outfits in cubes and packing will be a breeze.

Hanging Toiletry Bag – I keep my toiletry bag packed so I can just grab and go. Zippered compartments are perfect for travel accessories and the hanging design keeps bathroom clutter to a minimum.

Travel Jewelry Organizer – Keep your jewels safe and never lose an earring again with these colorful jewelry boxes. The small size and compartments make this a great option for quick trips. And remember, never ever check your jewels in luggage!

Reusable Shopping Bags – These are so useful for shopping at home and away. They also double as road-trip snack bags, beach totes and laundry bags. Choose from solids, prints and metallic options – an easy gift for travelers.

Travel Adaptor – A must for every globetrotter. Keep your favorite electronics charged wherever you go. Pick a different color for everyone in your family.

Travel Sized Laundry Bag – For the traveler who has everything, this world map laundry bag is a fun gift. I love that it folds into a tiny travel pouch with a carabineer.

TRAVEL INSPIRED GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS:

Gifts for Travelers - Travel Inspired Gifts

Show Tickets and Personalized Shirt – For the Broadway fan on your list, a pair of tickets to an upcoming show and a personalized shirt to wear make a great gift. I used my Cricut Explore Air™ 2 machine to personalize a “So Fetch” shirt for a Mean Girls lover in sparkly pink.

Scratch Your Travels USA Map – Travelers will love highlighting their US adventures as they scratch off each state they visit. Add a frame and you’ve got a great family gift.

Travel Scarf – A travel scarf is always a good idea and this infinity version with a secret hidden zipper pocket is a great gift for travelers all ages. Choose from solids and patterns.

50 States, 5,000 Ideas – This comprehensive National Geographic book is full of sightseeing ideas in every state. A great gift option for families.

FOR TRAVEL LOVING FOODIES:

Gifts for Travel Loving Foodies. Great Gifts for Travelers

Bokksu – For the adventurous eater on your list, a Bokksu box filled with Japanese snacks and teas is sure to please. A great option for travel-loving families who like to try new foods. Choose from monthly subscriptions in two different sizes.

Custom Etched Map Glassware – For the coffee or hot cocoa drinker, wine aficionado and spirits lover on your list, I love Well Told Designs glassware etched with a favorite city, college town, airport, island, marathon route and more. Choose from pints, rocks, wine, mugs, mason jars, champagne flutes, etc. and you’ve got a great gift for everyone on your list.

Sitka Salmon Shares – For seafood lovers, gift a box of seasonal wild-caught seafood – straight from Southeast Alaska and the North Pacific! Sitka Salmon Shares, a community-supported fishery, supports sustainable fisheries and delivers the freshest catches from boat to doorstep. Use code SITKA25 to receive $25 off any 2020 Premium Sitka Seafood Share.

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Passport – Every holiday season Trader Joe’s brings out their cult favorites and their Chocolate Passport is a great option for every traveler on your list. Perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, etc.

BEST FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVELING:

Great Gifts for Travelers. Best Family Activities for Traveling

Tenzi – I’m a huge fan of easy-to-pack family games and Tenzi is one of my favorites. This multi-dice game is easy to learn and fast to play. There are several variations which help keep boredom at bay. Add in the 77 Ways to Play The Add-on Card Set and you’re guaranteed hours of good fun.

Playing Cards – An oldie but goodie, playing cards are easy to bring along on any trip making them great gifts for travelers. From Go Fish and War to Canasta and Rummy, everyone on the trip will find something to play. Other options include Solitare and building card houses.

Match-O-Rama – From the makers of Telestrations, Match-O-Rama is a great game choice for multi-generational family trips. The better you know the players, the easier you can predict how others will answer. Or maybe not? Easy to learn, fast to play and sure to keep the whole family entertained.

Kodak Premium Puzzles – Puzzles are a great activity to bring along on a vacation. Choose from easy to hard (depending on the ages and patience levels) and the whole family can enjoy. Kodak has a lot of travel-themed options (Boston, Italy, Greece, US National Parks and more) perfect for travel-loving families.

Need more gifts for travelers and everyone else on your list? Check out my 2020 Tween and Teen Gift Guide and Great Gifts for Teens and Tweens from 2019 .

I received some of these items for review purposes but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide …

June 4, 2018 By admin

Need a Father’s Day Gift for a dad who travels to eat? Shopping for a father who likes to travel near and far? Getting a present for a couch potato daddy who travels to the nearest mall?  Don’t worry, I’ve got you all covered with my Father’s Day Gift Guide.

Father's Day Gift Guide for Globetrotting Dads

Father’s Day Gift Guide for Globetrotting Dads

Father’s Day Gift Guide for Globetrotting Dads

For the Dad Who Wants to See the World:

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See is a chic hardcover travel tome perfect for dad to peruse in his free time.

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day Gift Guide for Globetrotting Dads. This book will get every dad dreaming about his next trip.

For the Dad Who Loves to Swim on Vacation:

Dads will love anti-chafe swimwear from NoNetz.  These trunks have a soft, anit-bactererial liner instead of a mesh or net brief so dads can stay rash-free and comfy on the beach.

 

Father's Day Gift Guide

For the Beer Loving Dad:

How super cute is this Choose Your State Beer Cap Trap made to display the caps of dad’s favorite local brews? An eye-catching, American-made gift for craft beer lovers and anyone who likes to “drink local.” Available in the shape of each U.S. state!

Father's Day Gift Guide

For the Foodie Dad:

Mac N’ Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for dads (and kids) so this Americana-Mac-N-Cheese gift set from Thoughtfully is sure to be a hit. It comes with an adorable cast-iron skillet shaped like the U.S, pasta, and two spice blends.

Father's Day Gift Guide

For the Dad who Loves Road Trips:

If you have a dad who love to get behind the wheel (a solo trip, one with the family or a guys getaway), a JUCY RV rental is sure to please. These tricked-out minivans have some cool features of a larger RV without the worries of a big vehicle and crazy gas bills.

Father's Day Gift Guide

For the Older Dad:

For the dad who can take a joke, I love this Old. t-shirt in comfy, garment dyed cotton.

Father's Day Gift Guide

For the Dad With a Big Office:

This Scratch-Off World Map Poster is a great way to track dad’s adventures and plan future getaways.

Father's Day Gift Guide

Which gift is your favorite? Tell me below in the comments.

PS – Trips are always a great Father’s Day gift.  If you’re on the East Coast, a trip to Wildwood, New Jersey is a great option the whole family will enjoy.

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Fun Food Friday: New …

March 25, 2016 By admin

If you’ve already waited in line for a Cronut, its time to taste test the latest New York Foodie Fad: The Rainbow Bagel at Brooklyn’s Bagel Store.

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Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

Popular with tourists and locals alike, these rainbow bagels have been all the rage on Instagram and today I’ve got the inside scoop. The two Brooklyn locations have seen major lines so you definitely want to try for an off-peak time like midweek or first-thing in the morning. I was surprised by the really long evening lines so don’t expect the crowds to thin as the day goes on.

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Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

On a recent weekend visit, they were handing out home-made rainbow playdoh to kids which definitely made the wait go by a little faster.  The colored bagel and cream cheese offerings change often but you can count on the famous rainbow bagels being on the menu, until they sell out for the day.

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Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

The rainbow bagels are slightly sweet so they are great paired with the funfetti sprinkle-loaded or canoli flavored cream cheese.  The day we visited, they were also selling Superbowl team colored bagels and red, pink and white red velvet bagels.  My daughter paired her red velvet bagel with red velvet cream cheese and it was like eating dessert for breakfast.

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Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

In addition to the colored varieties, there are traditional and non-traditional bagels (like Cragels) and flavors (savory and sweet) that shouldn’t be overlooked.

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Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

If you’re craving something savory, the bacon, egg and cheese bagel features all three ingredients baked right in/on the dough. It sounded a little weird but it was one of the tastiest bagels I’ve ever had.

Fun Food Friday: New York's Rainbow Bagel Craze

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

If you’ve got friends visiting from out of town or if you’re heading to NYC, add a stop here to the agenda.

The bagels run about $4 bucks each (pre-cream cheese) so be prepared to spend some dough… Grab some coffee and take your bagels to the nearby park so the kids can run off their sugar high.  Win-win.

Have you ever had a rainbow bagel?  Tell me about your experience below in the comments.

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Fun Food Friday: The Cronut …

February 12, 2016 By admin

Cronuts may be yesterday’s news but the Cronut craze at Soho’s most famed pastry shop Dominique Ansel Bakery, is alive and well with tourists and locals alike.

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC’s Dominique Ansel Bakery

If you’re not familiar with the Cronut, here’s a quick lesson…its a flaky croissant-doughnut hybrid. The original can be found at NYC’s Dominique Ansel Bakery with flavor offerings that change each month.

Feast your eyes on the February 2016 Milk Chocolate Cassis Cronut! I can personally tell you that this Cronut was delicious. Think of a croissant built into a doughnut then rolled in sugar, filled with jam or cream and topped with glaze. What could be better?

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC’s Dominique Ansel Bakery

And this my friends was the January 2016 Hazelnut with Blood Orange Jam Cronut. Yummmm.

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC’s Dominique Ansel Bakery

With just 350 Cronuts made each day, the demand is high and the lines form early.  When the doors open at 8am (9 am on Sunday), the line is usually stretched around the corner. If you’ve got to have one, come early and wait but if you’ll be in the neighborhood, try coming between 8-9 am and you might get lucky.  This happened to me in the aftermath of snowstorm Jonas and again last week so it could very well happen for you too.

If you’ve got friends visiting from out of town or if you’re heading to NYC, add a stop here to the agenda. And if the cronuts are sold out, you can always get your sugar fix with some of the other yummy pastries and coffee drinks.

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC’s Dominique Ansel Bakery

Fun Food Friday: The Cronut Craze at NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery

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Gorgeous, right? There is cafe seating in back so you can dig right in.

If you’re bringing kids, make sure to stop by the window where the Cronut bakers work their magic…

Don’t want to wait? Big news, you can now pre-order Cronuts online! The sales open every Monday and you must pick them up in person.

Each Cronut is priced at $5.50 plus tax so don’t forget your dough…

Have you ever had a cronut?  Tell me about your experience below in the comments.

 

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Fun Food Friday: State Series …

September 5, 2014 By admin

Are you looking for a fun way to sneak in a little geography learning with your kids? Check out these handmade wooden State Series cutting boards from Etsy’s AHeirloom shop.

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Fun Food Friday: State Series Cutting Boards for Globetrotting Foodies

I think they’d be a great gift for any budding culinary star or globetrotting family.  You can have icons engraved to commemorate cities where you got married, had children, went to school, etc. making it a fun family heirloom. Available in large or mini sizes, these cutting boards would also be a great gift for that person who has everything. Just pair it with a local cookbook or ingredients and you’ve got a fun foodie gift.

Bon appetit!

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Fun Food Friday: Amazing Ice …

July 25, 2014 By admin

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month?  Who comes up with this stuff?  Move over Mister Softee because I’m about to share my top 5 picks for amazing ice cream in NYC’s East Village.

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Fun Food Friday: Amazing Ice Cream Cones in NYC’s East Village

These family friendly frozen treats will please adult and kiddie palates so plan to treat the whole family.

Sundaes and Cones (95 East 10th Street)

This ice cream parlor is around the corner from my apartment and I can still remember indulging in a lot of pregnancy ice cream cravings back in the summer of 2009.  They have some traditional flavors but you’ll want to try the more exotic options like taro, black sesame, Thai tea, wasabi, corn and more. Everything is homemade and delicious.

Davey’s Ice Cream (137 1st Avenue)

This new ice cream shop features handmade classics like Mexican Vanilla, Chocolate Chocolate, Strong Coffee, Cookies & Cream, Peppermint Chip and Roasted Pistachio but you will also want to check out their seasonal flavors like Ultra Babka featuring extra chocolatey cinnamon babka from Moishe’s Bake Shop and Brunch featuring chunks of maple cinnamon brioche french toast and slabs of coffee glazed bacon. OMG!

Big Gay Ice Cream Cone (125 East 7th Street)

This East Village outpost is known for their over the top signature cones like the Salty Pimp (vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche and sea salt topped dipped in chocolate), Bea Arthur (vanilla ice cream topped with dulce de leche and crushed vanilla waffers), Cococone (vanilla ice cream topped with toasted curried coconut) and American Globs (vanilla ice cream, pretzels and sea salt dipped in chocolate).  Yum!  

Momofuku Milk Bar (251 East 13th Street)

Do you remember how the milk at the bottom of your cereal bowl tasted when you were a kid?  Well, imagine that flavor as soft-serve ice cream and you’ve got Cereal Milk Soft Serve.  It’s definitely on the sweet side and not for everyone but kids seem to like it.

Dessert Club, Chikalicious (203 East 10th Street)

Imagine a yummy soft-serve vanilla ice cream served in an eclair!  Yes, its the Eclair Soft Serve Cone and it is also available as in a sandwich version topped with hot fudge.  May as well skip brunch and just have this.

If you’re based in NYC or if you’re heading to the Big Apple this summer, you’ll want to check these out.  Let me know which are your favorites.

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Globetrotter Dining with …

May 12, 2014 By admin

If you’ve got a globetrotting tot, check out these adorable Disney It’s a Small World meal sets.  Each three-part set includes a cup, bowl and plate that stack together to form a cute boy or girl from around the world. How cute would these be for your next play date?

Disney It’s a Small World India Girl Meal Set:

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

Disney’s It’s a Small World England Boy Meal Set:

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

Disney’s It’s a Small World American Boy Meal Set:

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

Disney’s It’s a Small World France Boy Meal Set:

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Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word

These would make a great birthday or baby shower gift.  They’re so cute I think they’d be fun to include as decoration in a baby nursery or playroom.

Bon appetit!

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Fun Food Friday: Celebrate …

April 18, 2014 By admin

Did you know April is National Grilled Cheese month?  If you’re looking for a sophisticated grilled cheese recipe and a chance to win a Sonoma getaway (because this grown up version goes great with a glass of wine and ocean views), read on.  If not, stick to your white bread and American cheese and move along.

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Fun Food Friday: Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month Sonoma County Style

To celebrate the delicious pairing of a crispy and gooey grilled cheese sandwich with a delicious glass of wine, Sonoma County’s winemaking pioneer St. Francis Winery has launched its third annual Gourmet Grilled Cheese Contest.  Inspiring food aficionados to pair a signature grilled cheese recipe with their favorite St. Francis wine, contestants can upload their entry on the St. Francis’ Facebook page now through May 5th, 2014 for a chance to win a four-day trip to Sonoma, CA and the winery. Sonoma sounds great to me after this long, cold winter so I’ll definitely be entering.

Grilled Cheese Expert MacKenzie Smith of www.GrilledCheeseSocial.com shares her favorite, Spring time grilled cheese recipe paired with St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel below.

Ingredients (Yield 1 sandwich)
-1 bagel, cut in half and scooped out
-1 small wedge of Wisconsin Brie
-2 tbsp of BelGioioso Mascarpone Cheese
-2 tbsp of blistered blueberries (recipe below)
-A few basil leaves, torn
-2 pats of salted butter

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Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday: Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month Sonoma County Style

Directions

1. First, cut your bagel in half and scoop out the interior of both sides. This will create the perfect little nook to keep your fillings inside the sandwich. Then, with a very sharp serrated knife, very carefully cut off the outside off the bagel so that the nice bready interior can be used to create a super crispy crust on your sandwich at the end.

2. Next, fill the nook of one half of your bagel with brie. Try to keep it all in the grilled cheese canyon or mote as I like to think of it. After all, it is guarding your face from getting burnt by molten cheese.

3. Then, lay your blistered blueberries on top of the Brie.

* To make these sweet and tart treats, all you need to do is melt a pat of salted butter in your skillet and add a cup of blueberries. Turn your heat to high and let them cook up. Add a tablespoon of brown sugar once you start to see them pop and stir until evenly coated. Allow to cook for a few more minutes until the juices release and start to thicken.

**And if you don’t want to go through all that, you could totally just use some sort of blueberry preserves. Those will work perfectly, they just won’t be as much fun as making them yourself!

4. Next, lay some torn basil leaves on top of your blueberries. I think this earthy herbal contrast is so nice against the creamy brie and the bright blueberries. Fresh mint would also be super dope.

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Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday: Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month Sonoma County Style

5. Almost done! Just smear on some of that sweet mascarpone into the other bagel half’s canal and really pack it in there. It’s so good. If you’ve never had it before, it’s like sweet cream cheese mixed with ricotta mixed with whatever kisses the hottest person in the world gives. Yeah, it’s like that.

6. Combine the two halves together and awe in their glory.

7. Now that this insane sandwich is built, turn your burner to medium high and butter both sides of your soon-to-be grilled cheese. Place it in your skillet and allow to cook for a few minutes until the bagel turns golden and crispy. Flip and repeat. Remember, both of these cheeses melt super fast so they don’t need to be on the burner for long. Just a few minutes will do.

8. Then once it’s all done, you will definitely want to let this little baby sit for a minute or two. Those cheeses need to thicken up and soak in all the flavors from the blueberries and the basil. Or if you can’t wait, who cares, you’ll just have to lick your plate to make sure nothing goes to waste.

Dig in babes!

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Fun Food Friday: Trader …

March 28, 2014 By admin

Trader Joe’s sells so many yummy things but one item that wows everyone in my family is Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter spread.  Originating from Belgium, Speculoos is a type of spiced shortbread cookie traditionally baked around Christimas time.  The popular cookies have now found their way into an array of delicious spreads, cookie butters and ice cream flavorings (Belgium’s version of our Cookies and Cream).

Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter is delicious on toast, as a sandwich spread or just straight out of the jar.  It doesn’t contain nuts so its lunchbox friendly and I love to use it as “skin” when I make funny face apples or as “sauce” when I make dessert pizza. Its so popular there actually a Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter page on Facebook.  Who knew?

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Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday: Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter Spread offers up a taste of Belgium

So, here are your options, assuming you live near one of the many Trader Joe’s stores in the U.S.  Looking for a store near you?  Check out the new Trader Joe’s app.

– Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter Spread:  the original flavor with a consistency of smooth peanut butter.

– Trader Joe’s Speculoos Crunchy Cookie Butter Spread:  the same flavor as the original with crunchy cookies mixed in.

– Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie & Cocoa Swirl: this one mixes the original flavor with a smooth cocoa stripe for those craving a little chocolate with their cookies.

Which one is your favorite?

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