How many cookbooks do you have? 
We have two cookbooks, both featuring easy gourmet recipes using shortcuts from Trader Joe's.  "Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's" is our hugely popular original, hardcover cookbook.  "The Trader Joe's Companion: A Portable Cookbook" is our new portable cookbook, in a handy, tall-and-skinny, take-along size.

Are the recipes the same in both cookbooks?
No.  The new portable cookbook includes some favorites from the original book, but the vast majority of recipes are new.  They include favorites from our popular blog, recipe submissions from fans, and all-new creations.  As with our original book, you'll find a little bit of everything.  Delicious, healthy meals for every mood and occasion - from American comfort classics to ethnic fusion delights, vegetarian dishes to family-friendly meals.  The main difference is that the hardcover has photos, while the portable book doesn't.

Why a pocket-size version?
We heard from some of you that you were taking our original hardcover cookbook to stores to do your shopping.  Some of you even kept extra copies in the car.  (!!!)  This light, portable book makes it even easier to plan meals on the go.  Just slip this little guide into your pocket, purse, or backpack.

Are your cookbooks available in stores?
Yes!  In addition to Amazon, our books are carried in all bookstores including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks, and many independent bookstores.  Chances are that your local bookstore carries them, or can order them quickly.

Are you sponsored by Trader Joe's?
No, we are not affiliated with or sponsored by Trader Joe's.  This is an independent work without any corporate sponsorship.

What makes these cookbooks unique?
All the ingredients for every recipe can be found at Trader Joe's - so you can make these easy recipes with just one stop to your favorite grocer.  Of course, you can substitute similar products from other stores if you don't have a Trader Joe's near you.

What if an item in the cookbooks gets discontinued?
We offer substitution ideas for many of the ingredients in our cookbooks (if the link doesn't work, go to the Substitutions tab on our website).  We also encourage you to experiment with substitutions of your own.

Does every recipe really have a photo?
For our original hardcover cookbook, yes!  Every single recipe has a mouth-watering photo, and each photo is real.  Real food, cooked in our own kitchens, with no artificial touch-ups.  The new pocket-size cookbook does not have any photos.