Mackenzie Filson

Mackenzie Filson is a food & beverage writer and native Floridian. Her work has appeared in PUNCH, Delish, Kitchn, and EatingWell, amongst others. You can read more of her writing in her newsletter, Book Sommelier, where she pairs books with wine (her one party trick.)
8 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
Your summer cooler is about to runneth over.
Mackenzie Filson
2 days ago
This $6 Trader Joe’s Frozen Find Is the Most Underrated Dessert in the Grocery Store
Groceries
It makes any dinner party (or Tuesday) feel just a little more deluxe.
Mackenzie Filson
May 13, 2023
How Celestial Seasonings Tea Tags Helped Me Recover from an Eating Disorder
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“Seventeen whole years later, I still find myself rolling the quotes over like the hard-won candy bits of wisdom they are.”
Mackenzie Filson
May 9, 2023
The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Desserts of All Time, According to a Former Employee
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Cookies! Cakes! Ice cream! Cheese! And more!
Mackenzie Filson
May 8, 2023
7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
“These items certainly gave me a skip in my step.”
Mackenzie Filson
May 5, 2023
The $4 Trader Joe’s Freezer Find You’ve Been Sleeping On
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“It’s truly a choose-your-own-adventure in a bag, and a delicious one at that.”
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 25, 2023
The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Snacks of All Time
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Did your favorite snacks make the list?
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 22, 2023
7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
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TJ's is in its drinks era.
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 14, 2023
Facebook Has a Favorite Grocery Shopping Meme — And It’s Really Problematic
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We unpack the grocery cart meme that pushes our collective morals button.
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 12, 2023
The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Groceries of All Time, According to a Former Employee
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They’re all $8 or less!
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 7, 2023
Trader Joe’s Just Launched a Funfetti-Inspired Baking Mix — So, of Course, I Had to Try It
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It’s truly a complete cake mix.
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 28, 2023
3 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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Do yourself a huge favor and nab number one before it's gone for the season.
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 24, 2023
3 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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You don’t want to sleep on this new baking mix.
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 17, 2023
3 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
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We even gasped over how good number one is!
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 10, 2023
4 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
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Including the cutest chickenless wings we've ever seen!
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 3, 2023
3 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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Five words: French onion macaroni and cheese.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 24, 2023
4 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
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The new salad kit is truly one for the record books.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 17, 2023
My Long-Term, Committed Relationship with a 1-Pound Bag of Yeast
Baking with yeast is pretty theatrical, not unlike when you find yourself inevitably falling for someone (or yourself).
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 14, 2023
4 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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Ketchup, but in sprinkle form!
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 10, 2023
4 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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Including tonight’s dinner!
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 3, 2023
7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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Snacks, sips, sauces, sweet dips, and more!
Mackenzie Filson
Jan 4, 2023
The 6 Best Freezer Finds We Bought at Trader Joe’s in 2022
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Cheese bread! Instant boba! Banana fritters! And more!
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 23, 2022
The 10 Best Things We Bought at Trader Joe’s in 2022
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They're all $5 or less!
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 20, 2022
The 8 Best Snacks We Bought at Trader Joe’s This Year
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Some might surprise you.
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 16, 2022
9 Little Luxuries to Pick Up at Trader Joe’s (They’re All $6 or Less)
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Mini succulents, sipping chocolate, hydrating face masks, and more!
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 11, 2022
9 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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According to a former Trader Joe's employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 6, 2022
How Long Does Canned Food Last?
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If reading expiration dates feels more like a game of riddles, you’re not alone.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 22, 2022
This Whole Foods Shopping Tip Will Help Save You So Much Money in the Cheese Section
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It's the perfect way to try a new cheese, experiment in the kitchen, and build a bomb cheese board on a budget.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 21, 2022
The $7 Trader Joe’s Dessert I’m Bringing to Thanksgiving This Year
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It's like an upside-down cake meets a cobbler.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 14, 2022
The $3 Trader Joe’s Snack I Use to Make My Favorite Fancy-ish Weeknight Meal
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And it all comes together in 10 minutes.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 11, 2022
This New Trader Joe’s Find Is the Secret Upgrade to My Thanksgiving Stuffing
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It's less than $5.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 7, 2022
7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
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According to a former Trader Joe's employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 2, 2022
The 5 Best Cookies at Trader Joe’s, According to a Former Employee
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They're all under $4!
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 22, 2022
6 Trader Joe’s Secrets Shoppers Should Know, Straight from a Former Employee
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Planning a wedding? Tip 3 is for you.
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 21, 2022
The $6 Trader Joe’s Find That Makes My Weekday Meals Feel Like Fancy Restaurant Dinners
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It works with leftover rice, pasta, scallion pancakes, and more.
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 16, 2022
You’d Never Know This Cheesy New Pasta at Trader Joe’s Is Gluten-Free
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Bite for bite, it's wildly similar to the other fresh pastas at TJ's.
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 3, 2022