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Julian Montijo is a law student and writer from San Diego, CA. He is the blogger behind Can’t Afford This Meal who spends an inordinate amount of time at Trader Joe’s.

Latest Stories

We Tried Every Single Bag of Frozen Pasta at Trader Joe’s — These Are the 5 You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
Groceries
Do you think the Cacio e Pepe made the cut?
Julian Montijo
Oct 29, 2021
It’s Back: The Trader Joe’s Find That Will Make Everything You Eat Taste Like Thanksgiving
Groceries
Get some before it sells out!
Julian Montijo
Oct 14, 2021
I Tried Every Cereal at Trader Joe’s — These Are the Ones I’ll Be Buying Again
Groceries
Trader Joe’s now carries more than 30 types of cereals, granolas, oats, and clusters — and I made it my mission to try them all.
Julian Montijo
Aug 21, 2021
We Tried 30 Different Frozen Dinners at Trader Joe’s. These Were Our 5 Favorites.
Groceries
Is your favorite on the list?
Julian Montijo
Jul 27, 2021
The 10 Things You Should Never Do at Costco, According to Store Employees
Groceries
Whatever you do, don't do #6.
Julian Montijo
Jul 9, 2021
This Frozen Breakfast Item from Trader Joe’s Tastes Just Like My Favorite Drive-Thru Breakfast Treat
Groceries
"At just $1.99 for a pack of 10, I always have these in my freezer."
Julian Montijo
May 4, 2021
We Asked Trader Joe’s Employees for Their Least Favorite Freezer Finds — Here’s What They Said (and What You Should Get Instead)
Groceries
Stumbling upon a less favorable Trader Joe's item happens only once in a blue moon.
Julian Montijo
Apr 29, 2021
Is the Trader Joe’s Sample Station Ever Coming Back? Here’s Everything We Know Right Now.
Groceries
We got word from the company, directly.
Julian Montijo
Sep 30, 2020
I Tried Every Frozen Pizza at Trader Joe’s — These Are the Very Best Ones
Groceries
Our top winner tastes like something straight out of a gourmet pizza shop.
Julian Montijo
Sep 9, 2020
The 5 Best New Frozen Groceries at Trader Joe’s
Groceries
This list includes not one but TWO new frozen desserts.
Julian Montijo
Aug 12, 2020
8 Smart Ways to Use Trader Joe’s Everything But The Elote Seasoning Blend
Groceries
This seasoning blend has gotten a lot of love from TJ's fans — for good reason!
Julian Montijo
Jul 12, 2020
These Are the Best 4th of July Groceries to Pick Up at Trader Joe’s
Groceries
According to the self-professed Trader Joe's Sample King!
Julian Montijo
Jul 1, 2020