Guys! I’m speaking at my own graduation in a month. I’m the undergraduate psychology commencement speaker at UofM!! That has nothing to do with the vid but babish said to tell him somthing and that’s my news!

@robinrosen3236

Ай бұрын

Congrats!!!

@scytheakse

Ай бұрын

Wooo!!! Go you!!!

@TheHomerowKeys

Ай бұрын

COME TO BRAZIL

@Adri_Unsung

Ай бұрын

Woohoooo! Go blue! Congrats!

@boydrumsonwhat

Ай бұрын

GO BLUE! Congrats!

"i cant tell if its boring or if I just wanna die" 10/10 quote chefs kiss i will be saying this about everything

@GenXBecks

Ай бұрын

But every time he goes back for a second bite, I want to shout "Stop!" I know he's going to feel sick by the middle then I can't watch anymore 😂

@_JenNasty

Ай бұрын

I actually laughed out loud when he said that.

@mlehook4859

Ай бұрын

The way I cackled 😂

I would love to see a testing vanilla ice cream video! I feel like grocery store vanilla ice creams very a lot in quality and I’d like to see how price/ingredient list affects it

@hannah-mary

Ай бұрын

I’d watch this!

@wuhansam

Ай бұрын

He'd have to make it a special two part episode bc here in the underground, we wanna see how the chocolate ice cream makers fare.

@Zayphar

Ай бұрын

I did this experiment a few years ago. I bought over a dozen mid to high-end vanilla ice creams and tasted them all. The winner: Tillamook Old-Fasioned Vanilla.

@GPSjammer

Ай бұрын

@@Zaypharwill take your word for it!

@luci5205

Ай бұрын

@@Zayphar yes, tillamook is top notch!

I love that he actually gives credit where it's due. Some food channels do these ratings as if the food is from a gourmet restaurant, which is hardly accessible to most of us.

@bunndumm

21 күн бұрын

Most creators doing these kinds of videos are not chefs themselves. They do not respect the amount of work that goes into making great food, especially not if it came from a bag.

I work at Trader Joe’s. I never eat our frozen pasta. But I do enjoy the Indian frozen food. Maybe try that for an episode. 😎👍

@julihuman

Ай бұрын

Same, been with the company for years and I have only ever tried three of these

@shawnahicks85

27 күн бұрын

I love all of the Indian frozen food that TJ’s has. ❤

@helenap3822

27 күн бұрын

The vegan Tikka masala is one of my staples! I pair it with the garlic flatbread (which I make even more garlicky by toasting after spreading on garlic dip)

@michalotten9722

26 күн бұрын

The TJ’s frozen Indian meals are great! Sadly they got rid of their best one, the fish korma.

@lauraqueentint

26 күн бұрын

isn't it strange that trader joe's seem to have better frozen asian foods than pasta? XD

You should take your lowest-ranking pasta and make your own version of it for a video like a redemption story.

@jonisaac6429

Ай бұрын

I'd just like to see a "this was ok but could be better, and here's how I'd make it better" video

@intelli-gent9863

Ай бұрын

​@@jonisaac6429 Joshua Weissman does that with his "But Better" series except he does that for all fast food companies and sometimes snack foods. Would be interesting to see Babish take a stab at it.

@MarieSuzette

Ай бұрын

@@jonisaac6429 Butter and salt. I eat that asparagus risotto all the time lol.

@izzlers

25 күн бұрын

@@intelli-gent9863Joshua Weissman’s series is more of a showcase of his skills (and gadgets) than a collection of recipes you could easily replicate at home IMO. I think there’s still room for a series of “how can I make this common thing, but better, but with normal equipment, low skill, and without using a million dishes or taking 4 hours”? IMO Weissman isn’t the chef for that - I think someone like Babish would be best suited for it since he already does videos recreating other dishes as well as basic skillset videos.

as a TJ's employee, I'll be using this ranking any time I'm asked a question about the frozen pastas

@nickchaners

25 күн бұрын

Hope you don’t get in trouble with corporate

@sanabady6658

25 күн бұрын

@@nickchaners 😹

what i love about this is that he is not rating or comparing them to like 5 star restaurant dishes but rates them as what they are

@Roy-G-Biv

29 күн бұрын

that's what GMM does. It is fun though

These would taste a lot better if Trader Joe's wasn't currently trying to get the Supreme Court to eliminate the labor board.

@dubiousgm

Ай бұрын

Seriously?

@kennethschoen7796

Ай бұрын

Hey do you have a source? I haven't heard about this.

@jeremygregorio7472

Ай бұрын

@@kennethschoen7796 Google it man it's all over.

@jeremygregorio7472

Ай бұрын

@@dubiousgm yep seriously Google it. Tesla is also on board with the lawsuit among other companies.

@shadowednight1600

Ай бұрын

This is news to me. Source to this?

It's crazy how all of their gnocchi products can have such drastically different textures.

@Serai3

Ай бұрын

It's because they're not made by the same companies. Trader Joe's doesn't make anything; they contract with food companies and sell the items under their own brand. That's why you can sometimes tell who the original producers are by the design of the package, as TJ's will often just modify the original design for their own name. (For example, Amy's organic stuff.)

@katl8825

Ай бұрын

@@Serai3oh, that’s fascinating. Aside from pack design are there any other clues, like would the packs say the original manufacturer name? Maybe the locations?

@Serai3

Ай бұрын

@@katl8825 No, of course they're not going to tell you who the original company is. No house brand does that. Why would they? That's the point of a house brand, after all.

@teferi456

Ай бұрын

@@Serai3 On meat/egg/poultry products they have to list an EST number that will tell you this.

@myfinancialclimb3121

26 күн бұрын

@@katl8825 No, they do not. This practice is called "white label". Companies make a product and then other companies order from them and slap their own labels on it. Other places like Whole Foods does the same thing.

Please review more Trader Joe's products!! This was great! I appreciate that you review them as a "normal person" would, not just slamming everything for not being 5 star chef level.

Very appreciative that you actually use the 1-10 scale instead of inflating scores to be 5-10.

keith would be proud of what you're putting your body through

@FlagCutie

Ай бұрын

Now I NEED a Keith and Andrew collab!

@gleeX3_

Ай бұрын

this made me genuinely laugh out loud bahahaha we need that collab

@NicholasDoering

Ай бұрын

With a whole lot of dairy and cilantro

@boyscouts5000

Ай бұрын

So would Rhet and Link

@elizabethentwhistle25

28 күн бұрын

And Kitchen & Jorn!

missing my all time favorite pasta- the butternut squash mac and cheese that's available during the fall. it's perfect in my book!

@SGDrummer7

Ай бұрын

Yes! I buy several boxes every year

@hannahquaas2421

Ай бұрын

It is the GOAT!!

@CarrieLemieux

29 күн бұрын

I was going to say the same thing, I always buy several boxes every fall!

The tomato sauce gnocchi literally guided me through my college life. I used to eat it at least 3 times a week I COULD NOT GET ENOUGH- and then I become obsessed with the stuffed gnocchi with their tomato feta soup as a sauce AHH

Y'know, I really love your channel simply bc you guys dedicate to putting subtitles. Thank you always

15:55 - Sorrento is the name of the city also in Italian, sorrentino/sorrentina/sorrentini is the adjective form of the proper noun Sorrento, indicating something/someone originating from Sorrento. “Sorrentini” are the inhabitants of Sorrento. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina = Sorrento (style) Gnocchi. Another example of this is “Pecorino Romano” = Pecorino from Rome.

@Nooticus

29 күн бұрын

Was going to comment this. Pretty incredible that Andrew didn’t know this considering his knowledge of Italian food, living in NY etc etc

@hassroek

29 күн бұрын

@@Nooticus he does a really bad job at trying way to heard to pronounce these italian names also :D

@Nooticus

28 күн бұрын

@@hassroekthats obviously for comedic effect though lol

I want to see a MRE tasting test and ranking.

@TenTiggers

24 күн бұрын

Let's get this video out onto a tray!

@MrVovansim

24 күн бұрын

​@@TenTiggersnice!

@TommyCubed

20 күн бұрын

In the middle of nowhere.

The Gorgonzola Gnocchi is my #1. I add cayenne pepper for some heat.

Bagels, Reeses products, Little Debbies, Frozen Meatballs, Frozen Wings. Just keep doing this, it's so much fun!

Interesting sound description at 3:30 😂

@JustStopPlayingGames

Ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment! Not the phrase I'm used to hearing, and I've definitely heard other variations of that sentiment. 😅

@keago2

28 күн бұрын

Just like it ought to

@ratemisia

2 күн бұрын

As it ought to!

The fact that TJ's describes its Garlicky Pasta (a riff on San Francisco style garlic noodles) "Italian pasta" with no mention of its Asian influences, is wild.

@chandrawong449

Ай бұрын

I don't think TJs says it's Italian - I think Andrew said it's Italian.. I came here to comment that pasta is not from Italy. Marco Pollo brought pasta to Italy FROM China...

@arieldybowski4512

Ай бұрын

@@chandrawong449 it says "Italian pasta in a creamy, umami, garlic sauce" on the bag. Andrew was just reading it off :)

@pBlackcoat

Ай бұрын

But not *the* san Francisco treat, that's rice-a-roni

@AtomicErika

Ай бұрын

As an Asian, I think we'll all be okay. Of all the struggles we deal with, ownership of a generic frozen Trader Joe's pasta not really worth being offended about. But you do you Boo.

@1betterthanyou1

Ай бұрын

You misunderstand, it’s not describing the dish as “Italian pasta.” It’s specifically listing “Italian pasta” as the type of pasta used in the dish. It also uses “umami” in the description which distinctly implies an Asian influence.

thank you so much for this. Will be trying!

Loved this ranking! Running to go try the 10 spaghetti!

If this series ever stops, I will die. Plain and simple. I love the entire concept and it’s so fun, taste testing and ranking different categories of food, it’s amazing.

@TimothyBojorquez

Ай бұрын

although if this series goes on for much longer, he might die... cholesterol is a thing...

@va6566

Ай бұрын

I'm EXACTLY the opposite of this opinion lol. Every "tasting" video is a skip for me. To each their own, but I would be very ok with this series attempt ending

@gastonmarian7261

Ай бұрын

​@@va6566 if it were truly a skip you wouldn't be in the comments

@va6566

Ай бұрын

@@gastonmarian7261 how else can I provide feedback lol? Post in a babish video where the comment isn't relevant? Via your logic, only comments that "like" the topic should ever exist in the comments section

@Bingus_Bangus

Ай бұрын

Notice how he never said "not a sponsor"

More rankings please. I trust your judgment and they're quite fun.

Anything more showcasing your personality and interaction with the rest of the crew (tastings, botched, etc) are my favorite of your videos. You’re such a pleasant and funny person, been a fan since the channel started, love these.

I really love this series!

TJ's needs to give you a check because I'm going to try the top 3 picks ASAP

I'm really enjoying these bonus series where you rate things I wonder if you could do a Costco shopping trip and just rate random stuff you got at Costco

I LOVE the mushroom risotto! I add some peas and it's perfect perfect

These videos are awesome!!!! I would love to see ratings of pasta shapes, different types of box mac and cheese, different types of common ramen, and/or maybe store bought cookies!

It is insane how satisfying these are to watch because of your personality and the whole team.

I'd definitely like to see a homemade French onion soup mac & cheese. Maybe an elote mac & cheese also?

@blairhoughton7918

Ай бұрын

I have TJ's French onion soup, and boxed Mac'n'Cheese, I may try that tomorrow. But since the liquid is usually butter and milk I may have to strain the soup to just get the onions. Hmm...

@hannahcollins1816

Ай бұрын

@@blairhoughton7918 What if....you used the liquid to boil the pasta in and saved some for the "sauce" after?

@blairhoughton7918

Ай бұрын

@@hannahcollins1816 Not really enough liquid but I might try that, too. I think I have several of the frozen soup pucks.

Great Round-UP - Thanks!

More of these!!! I trust your reviews so much!

You could honestly make another video on Trader Joe’s frozen products since there’s SO MANY but they’re usually all of exceptional and amazing quality, especially the orange chicken or fire chicken curry

Trader Joe's Tomato Brie Tart is fantastic. I do not know what you can do with this information, but you now have it. Godspeed.

gorgonzola gnocchi is my all time favorite thing from trader joes...ever

I love this video!! As a newbie to Trader Joe’s, I enjoy hearing your opinions on their products. More please!!

this episode felt more unhinged than the previous ones and it was incredible to see

I love this style of video. It's wonderful and I really hope we keep getting more of these

Super helpful thank you ! Will try the top 3 and see what it rates for me.😅

Love the show. Keep up the awesome work!

Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese is my favorite comfort food creation from Trader Joe's. So satisfyingly delicious!

@HateNeverCeasesHate

27 күн бұрын

With just the right amount of chili flavor. It is my fav

@curtisevans4100

25 күн бұрын

One one of them I ever bought.

Like to know if the sales numbers for the top 3 go up after this .

Gotta say, i'm loving these Babish ranking videos.

Great review!! Really appreciated your taste testing and rankings!! Plus you were funny and charming.

I literally just left trader Joe's and I got The caccio epepe gnocchi and spaghetti carbonara both bomb

Would be an awesome series to take the top frozen meals and make homemade versions, or the worst ones homemade. Because French Onion Mac and Cheese? Sign me up

The review I’ve been living for!😮 I never know what to get!

Loving this series. We had the best time going over your top four on the brownie episode, and now my 12 year old is a dab hand at making box brownies.

I’m impressed by the stamina of tasting this much pasta 😅

@hrodga

Ай бұрын

Back when I was a lot more active, I feel like I could have put away a full portion of everything he deemed to be above average. I was kind of surprised that just over half of the items landed at a 6 or higher.

Love this series babs, watch you rank anything tbh

I'm really looking forward to trying some of these!

I don't shop at Trader Joe's very often. I last bought beef and broccoli and mushroom risotto. I LOVE their mushroom risotto.

Loving this series 😂

elbows of love for the whole babish team

I would love to see one of these with dumpling brands!!!! thank u all for ur service, this series rules

I love that I just saw you on Jolly’s channel! One of my favorite crossovers ever.

@KJackknife3

27 күн бұрын

What's the video? It sounds like something i may want to watch

"tastes like old pork" i instantly was able to imagine

@ashdragon4000

Ай бұрын

It really does too, I just had it yesterday. It's so gross.

@ericmills9839

Ай бұрын

😂 instant hard pass….

He's correct, but if you combine the Hatch chili mac, with a regular mac and cheese, and you got something going.

I loved modifying their bags of gnocchi and fiocchetti by adding alliums, hot peppers, and/or some veggies to flesh them out so I could get a couple meals out of them. Them and their frozen Indian dishes were ever-present. Gonna have to try those top 3.

You changed my life with your brownie recommendation!! I trust thee

Well what would you know, I just made myself a plate of frozen pasta! Let’s go!

Putting the Penne Arrabiata at a 6 is straight up a hate crime. Best pasta at TJ's. Add some of their pancetta to it? Literal dream.

Hi Andrew, thank you for doing this because I shy away from the frozen things after a few really bad ones.

Really enjoying these Babish-ized takes on trying-everything. Keep 'em coming!

I have to say I made the mushroom risotto a couple weeks ago and we all really liked it!

YAY! Cookie Dough next please 🍪🍪🍪🍪

Oh man! Their Gorgonzola gnocchi, one of my faves and I will always love it! That being said, I also loved a recipe for it was in your book! It was fun making it from scratch. That being said, I didn't do great with the sauce. I need to try it again

Alright, this was a favorite episode of the series. Had no idea they had so many choices. Time to try some Gnocchi and definitely Cacio a Pepe.

I lived on the mushroom ravioli in high school as a young vegetarian. Cannot wait to see you hopefully love it (but possibly roast it)

@ssatva

Ай бұрын

It did not fair well did it, sigh... but I've noticed his palate seems to sometimes hone in on some flavor and not inform him of much else (the hatch chili mac for instance). Still this was an informative tasting, and new things to try...!

@1betterthanyou1

Ай бұрын

@@ssatvahe’s not “honing in” that disgusting metallic chemical taste of fake truffle oil ruins everything it touches.

If you drink a shot of seltzer water between dishes it will help to cleanse your pallet so you don't get flavor fatigue. With this many different types/styles/flavors your taste buds are going to be shot by the end. I'd suggest doing maybe 5 or 6 at a time.

I dig your ranking vids. Give me more!

"Whatever you want" ❤

YES YES YES!! BONUS BABISH IS BACK!!

A hundred and what? Why have I never been to Trader Joe's! The first pasta looked awesome!

Loved the video ❤ you have a lot of fun in these vids haha

As someone who has had most of these, your reviews were spot on with my feelings. Just tried the carbonara last week and had the same reaction, I avoided the pancetta like the plague

These reviews are super fun to watch.

Nice!

this is great! thank u

I'm so obsessed with these new ranking videos?? Babish is giving the people what we want and I am Here for it

sxdew that's all my keyboard would do after 30sec of "elbows on the keyboard" commenting. So, sxdew, Andrew, and the entire Babish culinary universe, sxdew.

@ShierakQiya

Ай бұрын

dsxsz,a.ll,.kxz to you as well, friend.

Hatch chili Mac and cheese is my Go to at Trader Joe’s

Your personality has a been a gem to watch

I can't wait to watch more from this series (:

I was actually surprised by the price! Wish I had a Trader Joe’s by me

@fpsoftdev

Ай бұрын

Some things like meat are quite expensive there, but a lot of things are really reasonably priced. At least where I live the trader joe's eggs are locally sourced and super cheap and yummy.

@briannawalker4793

Ай бұрын

Trader Joe's is the best pricing on healthy, tasty, varied food! Especially if you're a single person living alone - nothing's better for the budget than TJ's 🥺🥺

You ate Trader Joe's when you were broke? Is that like New York City broke or something?? I'd eat Trader Joe's even if I was a millionaire man lol.

@roanalexander3839

28 күн бұрын

Trader Joe’s prices are the same at all locations, so it may be expensive for places with a lower cost of living but for somewhere like nyc it’s incredibly cheap

@KJackknife3

27 күн бұрын

Same with California and Washington. It's bonkers cheap over here in the West.

@broadwaygodess630

23 күн бұрын

Trader Joe’s is cheapest grocery store by far in my area.

@evilwatermelon99

23 күн бұрын

Very common misunderstanding. Trader Joe’s is not another Whole Foods or central market. They are EXTREMELY cheap

@KidddBlast

23 күн бұрын

I can eat for a week from Trader Joe’s for 70 bucks

I Love the Fiocchetti in Pink Sauce. I do agree, by itself, its kind of boring. However mixing it with another pasta, like a tortellini, it's incredible! Since its a pink sauce you can add it to a red or white sauce to enhance the dish.

I could binge these all day

I love these babish ranking videos

Elbows!!!

my fav is the sweet potato gnocci with sage :3 I get a salad + sliced onions & parm from the dining hall to dress it up.

the hatch green chile mac and cheese is my FAVORITE. you gotta let it sit for a second to thicken back up and then you get the cheese flavor more lol I eat it for lunch at work all the time

Ranking the fiocchetti at a 6 was CRIMINAL bro

@recyclops638

Ай бұрын

That’s what I’m sayin. That’s one of my TJ favorites. Other than butternut squash mac.

@MsDangerosa

Ай бұрын

It's practically flavorless. I'm surprised he didn't rate it lower.

@solitare4602

Ай бұрын

Trader Joe's products vary wildly from batch to batch. You can have the best thing you've ever tasted and the next month find it inedible. I love TJ's, but it's really weird.

Can we just get frozen vegetables. Most basic thing that no one has ever tiered

I work at TJs and all 3 of your top picks are big sellers! Great review 😂

Gotta try some of those