Friday, March 30, 2012

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil {Giveaway}

I have been ordering Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions for 6 years.  When I first learned about coconut oil and all of it's uses, I did a lot of research to find the best quality, which lead me to this wonderful product. This is the only brand I use now and buy it in 5 gallon buckets, which lasts me about 6-9 months.  The Gold Label has a wonderful coconut flavor that is awesome in pancakes, dressing, smoothies and Thai/Indian/Caribbean dishes.  I also buy the Expeller Pressed oil for frying and other dishes that I don't want to add any flavor to.  This is the only tasteless oil in my kitchen, I have completely done away with all canola/vegetable/safflower/grapeseed oils.

I have found plenty of other wonderful products on their site as well. My favorites are their coconut oil lotions, foam soaps and lip moisturizers.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.

I am happy to sponsor a giveaway from this lovely company. To enter for your chance to win One Quart Jar of Gold Label Coconut Oil ($40 value) from Tropical Traditions, simply follow the link to subscribe to the Coconut Oil Newsletter, come back here to Taste is Trump and leave a comment telling me that you did. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. mountain time on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 and winner will be announced on Thursday, April 5, 2012. The winner will have three days to claim their prize.



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36 comments:

  1. MooreMarch 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    I signed up for Coconut newsletter:)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    this stuff is the best! thanks to you and Shari I am hooked now too. I signed up! Raygon

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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    by the way, do you do their membership thing? I am debating on it...I order alone, think its worth it?
    Raygon again

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    1. KaraMarch 30, 2012 at 2:43 PM

      I usually just wait for their sales or free shipping coupons (you'll get them in the newsletter) I've never done the membership. I have a friend who puts together group orders and she does the membership.

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  4. trippinMarch 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I'm signed up.

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  5. Clarissa EmilyMarch 30, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    All signed up! I love me some coconut oil~!

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  6. MelissaMarch 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Done and done! I love coconut oil. It's my favorite in pancakes and homemade graham crackers. I feed it to my baby mixed in his food too for extra calories and good fat! We just moved to Themiddleofnowhere and it is SO expensive here. I hope I win :)

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  7. rachellerikaMarch 30, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Signed up for newsletter. I've been wanting to try this brand of coconut oil.

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  8. carryannbMarch 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Signed up - I love this oil too!

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  9. Jeri PettingillMarch 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  10. TrinaMarch 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Just signed up. I love coconut oil and am excited to try this brand.

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  11. call me LauraMarch 30, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I subscribed, and I had no idea you could get coconut oil in 5 gal quanties. Do you repackage?

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    1. KaraMarch 30, 2012 at 8:41 PM

      I have a small jar in my bathroom and a large jar in my kitchen and I refill as needed from the bucket.

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  12. JenLynnMarch 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

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  13. JenLynnMarch 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I signed up :) I have just recently been researching coconut oil. This opportunity would be wonderful, thank you Kara!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I am signed up.

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  15. Shillene HancockMarch 31, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I am signed up~! Oh Happy Day! :D

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  16. EmilyMarch 31, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Signed up! I'd love to win some coconut oil. I love Tropical Traditions for lots of different products. :)

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  17. ColleenMarch 31, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I've signed up for the newsletter. (fingers crossed )

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I get their newsletters

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  19. PearlMarch 31, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I'm subscribed to the newsletter. Would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  20. mad white womanMarch 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I just subscribed to their newsletter. :)

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  21. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I signed up,:)

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  22. Sus & coApril 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    just subscribed! thx for the opportunity! melissa

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  23. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    get your newsletter

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  24. Miss SarahApril 1, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I am a Tropical Traditions subscriber! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    joyfullysewn at gmail dot com

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  25. Gina M (crave to save)April 1, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I subscribe to their newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  26. Danielle KApril 2, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I subscribe to their newsletter

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

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  27. JenniferApril 2, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I subscribed

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  28. JillApril 2, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I subscribed!

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  29. MollyApril 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I was already signed up. I buy from them whenever I can afford it!!

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  30. SarahApril 2, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Ok, so I have a question. I have used coconut oil a few times, but stopped using it, mostly because it hardens, or solidifies when used in cold recipes. How do you use it pancake batter or other recipes, without it doing this?

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    1. KaraApril 2, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      In Arizona, most of the time it is not a problem. I have found that mixing while pouring helps a lot. Usually they only thing that is cold are the eggs, so if I leave those out to take the chill off a bit, or mix them a couple minutes first, then add the oil, I am good to go. Also, make sure your oil is completely melted before using it in batters.

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  31. MarieApril 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I'm signed up. Love their stuff!

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  32. CaraApril 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I TOTALLY subscribed! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE coconut oil!!

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  33. JoApril 8, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I have just bought my first jar of coconut oil and was told by the store owner that a teaspoon eaten daily can help with weight loss.

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