{"id":1694,"date":"2016-02-13T11:23:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T19:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2016-02-13T11:23:53","modified_gmt":"2016-02-13T19:23:53","slug":"34-trader-joes-products-that-are-totally-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/?p=1694","title":{"rendered":"34 Trader Joe\u2019s Products That Are Totally Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0 The fine folks over at Buzzfeed<\/a>\u00a0asked their readers to come up with their favorite items at Trader Joe’s and this is what they came up with. \u00a0 I’m pretty sure that most of said readers are overweight, since most of the items on this list are not exactly found in the healthy foods section. \u00a0 But then again, if you wanted to eat healthy you’d be shopping at Whole Foods or Sprouts, and not in a place famous for $2.00 bottles of wine. \u00a0(Which by the way, isn’t 2 bucks any more.)<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 There’s a grocery list at the end you can cut out for your next visit to TJ’s. \u00a0 As for me, I’m going to have to try the chocolate covered potato chips, but I’m also going to get the Guilt-Free Guacamole With Greek Yogurt because they will cancel each other out, just like when you drink a Diet Coke with a Snickers bar. \u00a0 That’s true, isn’t it?<\/div>\n
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1.<\/span> Sea Salt & Turbinado Sugar Dark Chocolate Almonds<\/h2>\n
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\"Sea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI was deployed to Afghanistan and these were wildly popular. If you didn\u2019t come back from break in the States with a couple boxes of these little pieces of heavenly crack<\/b>, you were doing it wrong.\u201d
\n\u2014Van City Corgi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2.<\/span> Ultimate Vanilla Wafers<\/h2>\n
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\"Ultimate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

bakingbites.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cThey have the power to literally bring a tear to my eye<\/b>. Every time I bite into one, I\u2019m transported to my Nonna Des\u2019s \u2018special cabinet\u2019 and my place at her tiny kitchen table, just waiting for the dunking to begin.\u201d
\n\u2014Diet Coke Head<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3.<\/span> Cookie Butter<\/h2>\n
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\"Cookie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cLike Biscoff cookies that have been kissed by the gentle breeze made by angels\u2019 wings<\/b> as they fly by.\u201d
\n\u2014Jaib<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt makes Nutella look like an amateur<\/b> in deliciously sweet spreads. I put it on bagels, pretzels, cake, and bread for a snack any time of day.\u201d
\n\u2014Ellen PDX<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4.<\/span> Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage<\/h2>\n
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\"Sweet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

iowagirleats.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cSoft pillows of deliciousness<\/b> that melt in your mouth. I\u2019ve used them for brunch; add a fried egg on top with Trader Joe\u2019s uncured turkey bacon!\u201d
\n\u2014Dang<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI buy at least five bags<\/b> every time I go!\u201d
\n\u2014Shel Stew<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5.<\/span> Baconesque White Cheddar Popcorn<\/h2>\n
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\"Baconesque<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cTo DIE for. We recently moved 2+ hours away from the closest TJ\u2019s. On our latest trip, I bought 12 bags of this popcorn<\/b> and promptly ate one sitting in my car.\u201d
\n\u2014Kelly H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6.<\/span> Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros<\/h2>\n
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\"Mini<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

bakeat350.blogspot.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI cannot go without<\/b> the new mini churros.\u201d
\n\u2014E<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7.<\/span> Triple Ginger Snaps<\/h2>\n
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\"Triple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cThey will change your life! I have to hide them from myself<\/b> so I don\u2019t eat the whole container in one sitting.\u201d
\n\u2014Kelli K<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSharp, buttery, crisp, perfect<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Stacey Patonk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8.<\/span> Diner Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n
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\"Diner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Twitter: @MarkusJ<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cIt is so horribly good. So many cheeses<\/b> and it takes literally five minutes to microwave. I often microwave to eat half as a side and then have the other for breakfast the next morning.\u201d
\n\u2014Diana Sussmant<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9.<\/span> Green Dragon Sauce<\/h2>\n
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\"Green<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cThe best thing that has ever happened to me. It\u2019s a jalape\u00f1o-based hot sauce with garlic and cilantro hanging out in the background. I haven\u2019t eaten Sriracha since discovering it<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Del Brown, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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10.<\/span> Dark Chocolate Covered Powerberries<\/h2>\n
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\"Dark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cA snack, a dessert, a fruit, a candy\u2026 I never feel guilty about eating them<\/b>. And when you bite into them, it\u2019s like eating a chocolate-covered Gusher! Yum!\u201d
\n\u2014Katie E<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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11.<\/span> Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Dunkers<\/h2>\n
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\"Chocolatey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cFour stars according to my Grammy<\/b>. Dunkable in hot cocoa and milk.\u201d
\n\u2014Alison Casey, Facebook<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are the best chocolate chip cookies<\/b> I\u2019ve ever had!\u201d
\n\u2014Sour 918<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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12.<\/span> Chickenless Mandarin Orange Morsels<\/h2>\n
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\"Chickenless<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

scatteredcook.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s to die for<\/b>, and this is coming from a person who doesn\u2019t consider a meal a meal unless there\u2019s meat involved.\u201d
\n\u2014Caroline S<\/a><\/p>\n

Get the recipe for this chickenless wrap here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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13.<\/span> Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes<\/h2>\n
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\"Dark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

bakeat350.blogspot.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cOh holy crap. I bought them the other day and ended up eating the last one that was supposed to be for my boyfriend. Made a special trip Friday evening to buy more. I had to have him hide the last one so I wouldn\u2019t eat it again.<\/b> They\u2019re incredible.\u201d
\n\u2014Katie M<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly these are some of the best cupcakes I\u2019ve ever had (including homemade, Magnolia, and Georgetown<\/b>.)\u201d
\n\u2014Kahlil G<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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14.<\/span> Blueberry Vanilla Chevre<\/h2>\n
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\"Blueberry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Twitter: @speakyteeth<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cIf you serve it with crackers at a party your guests will be really impressed<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Megan McClintock, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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15.<\/span> Milk Chocolate Covered Potato Chips<\/h2>\n
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\"Milk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

amazon.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI never would have thought to try them<\/b>, but I read a rave review online\u2026 and I\u2019ve been buying two bags every time I go to Trader Joe\u2019s since.\u201d
\n\u2014Maria<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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16.<\/span> Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole with Greek Yogurt<\/h2>\n
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\"Reduced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cJust try and dare me not to finish it in 30 minutes<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Alison Casey, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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17.<\/span> Goddess Dressing<\/h2>\n
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\"Goddess<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like crack<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Sarah M<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18.<\/span> Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix<\/h2>\n
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\"Pumpkin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI live for it. Then spread a little bit of cookie butter on top. OH MY GOSSSHHHH<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Dani Clone<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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19.<\/span> Shrimp Toast<\/h2>\n
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\"Shrimp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cAmazing! I bake them in the morning and have them for lunch<\/b> and the bread is still crunchy!\u201d
\n\u2014Mariah P<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI bought them on a whim one time and may or may not have eaten all eight of them in one sitting<\/b>\u2026\u201d
\n\u2014Lauren Goldenberg, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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20.<\/span> Steamed Lentils<\/h2>\n
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\"Steamed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

acasarella.net<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll eat them straight from the package<\/b>, plus they\u2019re perfect on salads, as a side, or mixed with eggs and spices to make \u201cmeatballs.\u201d
\n\u2014Props Pixie<\/a><\/p>\n

Get the recipe for a three-ingredient lentil dip you can make with these here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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21.<\/span> Gummy Tummies<\/h2>\n
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\"Gummy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cThey have little bellies of liquid<\/b>! I eat the whole bag and then my<\/i> little belly hurts.\u201d
\n\u2014Becky<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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22.<\/span> Naan<\/h2>\n
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\"Naan\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cAmazing, great for grilled cheese<\/b>, toasting for breakfast, or dipping in hummus.\u201d
\n\u2014Kathryn H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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23.<\/span> Mediterranean Hummus<\/h2>\n
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Michelle Calva-Despard \/ hometown-pasadena.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI like to make hummus at home, but this even beats that\u2014it\u2019s the best hummus I\u2019ve ever had. OMG now I\u2019m hungry<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Diana Leigh<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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24.<\/span> Belgian Chocolate Pudding<\/h2>\n
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\"Belgian<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

thisweekfordinner.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cIt has replaced Ben & Jerry\u2019s<\/b> when Aunt Flo visits!\u201d
\n\u2014Josie R<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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25.<\/span> Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread<\/h2>\n
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\"Mushroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI believe it is what we will eat in heaven<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Ryan A<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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26.<\/span> Chocolate Croissants<\/h2>\n
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\"Chocolate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

evolutionofafoodie.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cSo legit y\u2019all. I let them sit overnight in the cold oven to let them proof, then you just turn the oven on when you wake up. I always scald my mouth on the hot chocolate because I can\u2019t even wait for them to cool<\/b>.\u201d
\n\u2014Janai Lax, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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27.<\/span> Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip<\/h2>\n
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\"Bacon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

buzzfeed.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI\u2019m Canadian, and I drive over the border just to go get it<\/b> from the nearest location!\u201d
\n\u2014Harold H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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28.<\/span> PB&J Milk Chocolate Bar<\/h2>\n
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wayfaringchocolate.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI literally never leave the store without getting one from the checkout area. It\u2019s my entire childhood in a chocolate bar.<\/b> Truly magical.\u201d
\n\u2014Karishma Pinto, Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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29.<\/span> Maple Leaf Cookies<\/h2>\n
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\"Maple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

traderjoes.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cMy boyfriend and parents send boxes to be on the regular. I can\u2019t live without \u2018em.<\/b>\u201d
\n\u2014Becca B<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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30.<\/span> Thai Lime and Chili Cashews<\/h2>\n
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\"Thai<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

thekitchn.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI could eat them all day. And I do.<\/b>\u201d
\n\u2014Maddie F<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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31.<\/span> Garlic Salt<\/h2>\n
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\"Garlic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

amazon.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cAs a Canadian, I go to the States specifically for it. It\u2019s great for seasoning basically anything! Veggies, fries, wonton chips, meats\u2026. Whatever you decide to put it on will be amazing!<\/b>\u201d
\n\u2014Gillian G<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alice Mongkongllite for BuzzFeed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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32.<\/span> Flowers<\/h2>\n
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instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cMakes my house feel like spring all year long. They last for weeks, they\u2019re cheap, and absolutely beautiful.<\/b> One of the cashiers gave my toddler a little bundle of daffodils for free one day and she still remembers her personal bouquet of flowers.\u201d
\n\u2014Olivia Jadel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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33.<\/span> Greeting Cards<\/h2>\n
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\"Greeting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re so beautiful and 99 cents each<\/b>!\u201d
\n\u2014N. Rios<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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34.<\/span> Honey Mango Cream Shave<\/h2>\n
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\"Honey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

ebay.com<\/a><\/div>\n

\u201cI swear I have to shave less when I use it<\/b>. It leaves my legs so smooth and I think the hair grows back finer. Plus, it smells great.\u201d
\n\u2014M. Piquette<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0 The fine folks over at Buzzfeed\u00a0asked their readers to come up with their favorite items at Trader Joe’s and this is what they came up with. \u00a0 I’m pretty sure that most of said readers are overweight, since most of the items on this list are not exactly found in the healthy foods section. Read More…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-retail-companies","category-uncategorized"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1694"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1697,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694\/revisions\/1697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/re-tales.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}