These Vegan Strawberries & Cream Banana Bread Bars Are The Perfect Summer Dessert

Organic Apple Banana Fruit Sauce Crushers

This banana-flavored applesauce blends organic banana puree with organic apple puree and juice for an uber-refreshing break during the day. They're great to bring along camping, hiking, and road tripping!

Pink Lady Apple Chips

These apple chips from TJ's are simply immaculate, no matter your diet. They have a slight dusting of cinnamon sugar to make 'em feel extra special!

Chile Seasoned Dried Mango

This allergen-free snack is both sweet and spicy – just the way we like it!

Avocado Mash

Made with just avocado, lemon juice, and salt, this pre-made mash spreads supremely well on gluten-free breads and so much more for a savory snack!

Crunchy Pops

This "lightweight blend" of potato starch, pea flour, and corn flour shaped into tiny bites is an excellent way to add some crunch to your meals, whether it's alongside a sammie or on top of soup.

Freeze Dried Tart Cherries

These freeze-dried tart cherries definitely bring on all things sour, and make a great all-natural alternative to sour candies that may contain allergens. They're also wildly versatile for yogurt bowls, cereals, and baked goodies!

Piquant Popcorn

Formulated with a "pleasant pop of umami," this puffed popcorn goes down the hatch super easily for movie nights at home.

Oat Chocolate Bars with Crispy Rice & Cocoa Nibs

These lil' bars of chocolate are certifiably dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher – so you can still get your dessert fix!

Plantain Chips

These crunchy chips boast just three ingredients to keep your snackin' simple!

Vegetable Root Chips

Made with a mix of sweet potato, cassava, and taro chips, each bite of this delicious savory snack keeps you on your toes.

1. Cucumbers

I have never left cucumbers outside the fridge, but it turns out that this can cause them to become too watery. Instead, find an airtight containerand store them in your pantry or countertop. Then toss them in this colorful Greek Salad!

2. Bell Peppers

Stashing bell peppers in the fridge can actually make them lose their crunch (who knew?). For peak crispness, keep them at room temperature and enjoy within one to two days. If you're not planning to eat them that quickly, pop them in the fridge to help prevent them from going soft too soon.

3. Basil

Store your basil as you would a fresh bouquet of flowers, in a jar with water. Cold temps can cause basil leaves to turn black, so it’s better off out of the fridge.

4. Butter (And Peanut Butter!)

According to the USDA, butter is best used within a day or two at room temperature to preserve its flavor. When I lived in San Francisco, I could leave it out on the counter year-round without worrying about it melting. Now that I’m in a hotter climate, I keep it out most of the year — just not during the peak of summer. Peanut butter also does well at room temperature, staying smooth and spreadable for up to three months (after which you'll need to refrigerate it).

5. Tomatoes

I grew tomatoes in my garden for the first time last year, and nothing beats the taste of one plucked straight from the vine. To keep that juicy , sun-ripened flavor going, store your tomatoes at room temperature on the counter — not in the fridge. Cold temps can dull their flavor and texture. Try making a simple Tomato Confit recipe to drizzle over bread or pasta, yum!

6. Avocados

A friend and I were debating whether avocados belong in the fridge — turns out, they don’t. At least, not until they’re ripe. I eat one almost every day, so I go through them fast, but once they ripen, I pop them in the fridge to slow down the over-ripening. If you’re craving Avocado Toast, stash them in a paper bag to speed things up, or just let them ripen naturally in an open container on the counter.

7. Fresh Bread

If you want to get the most flavor (and life) out of your fresh bread, skip the fridge. Refrigeration actually speeds up staling. Instead, store it in a bread box or basket — somewhere that blocks light but still lets it breathe. Planning to eat it the same day? Leaving it uncovered at room temperature works just fine. Otherwise, a paper bag or the freezer are your best options.

8. Potatoes (Sweet or Otherwise)

I like to keep my potatoes and onions tucked away in the pantry where it’s cool and dark. Storing them in a paper bag at room temperature helps preserve their texture and flavor. The fridge might seem like a good idea, but it can actually do more harm than good — the moisture makes potatoes overly sweet and kind of gritty, and the humidity can cause them to mold more quickly.

9. Onions & Garlic

Onions, shallots, and garlic can become moldy when exposed to the high humidity of the refrigerator. Store them in a relatively cool, dry place in your pantry or a cabinet that’s not exposed to light. Your onions will remain fresh and ready to use whenever you need them for recipes like this Spring Veggie Galette that I make every year!

The new find is none other than the Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes, a new dessert in Trader Joe’s frozen aisle that’s only available for a limited time. The treat hails straight from France, where the crust is prepped by an expert baker to “crisp, crumbly” perfection before being filled with a refreshing passion fruit curd and topped with meringue. Equal parts sweet and tart, this bite is ideal for springtime refreshment.

Trader Joe’s shoppers (including us!) are already geeking out about the passion fruit-powered tartelettes, even though they just hit shelves.

“These tarts are INCREDIBLE!!!! 🤤” one person commented on Reddit.

“I LOVE these!” another Redditor said. “Best dessert there in a long time.”

This bougie box comes with two tartelettes for a mere $5. All you have to do to enjoy ‘em is thaw them in the fridge for a couple hours after stowing them away in the freezer for safe keeping! The fact that this treat comes in a 2-pack also makes it perfect for an at-home date night dessert to share with your boo – or just your BFF for a fun evening hang!

Per Trader Joe’s the Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes are only available during the spring with a “decidedly limited” supply. Add this fun find to your list for your next TJ’s run – you won’t regret it.