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CLOSED...Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Coconuts are an exotic fruit that does not get enough respect in my opinion. Coconut water is packed with hydrating electrolytes. Coconut milk is nutrient-rich in medium chain fatty acids plus vitamins B12 and D. Coconut oil has so many practical uses such as a hair and skin moisturizer, and it is unmatched as a healthy substitute for butter or lard in cooking and baking.

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut OilImagine my glee when I was approved to do a review for Tropical Traditions, makers of dozens of coconut products. I have been stalking their website for months and finally got up the nerve to ask. I was sent a quart of certified organic Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try. According to the website, this is the highest quality coconut oil they have to offer. You may be asking what's the difference. The answer is in the process. The Philippines-based founders of Tropical Traditions have perfected a method of making this premium, unrefined virgin coconut oil
by hand with a centuries-old process that produces the oil without using heat, chemicals or solvents. You can learn more about it in this video interview with Brian Shilhavy, CEO Tropical Traditions.

The first thing I made with my Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut oil was sweet potato fries:

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review sweet potato fries

The fries turned out wonderfully light and crispy
and they smelled so good too! The coconut oil added a pleasant flavor without overpowering the sweet potato. It definitely enhanced the taste. I also baked some heavenly, gluten/dairy-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with the coconut oil, but I ate a cookie monster stole them all before I could snap a photo. I cannot wait to try some of the coconut recipes on the Tropical Traditions site!

Shop: The Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is buy 1 get 1 free until Thursday October 28th, that's $37.50 for two 32 oz jars! You can also receive a complimentary copy of the Virgin Coconut Oil book with your first online order by typing in my User ID # 5632947 when selecting "Referred by a friend" under the "How did you hear of us?" drop down menu after you complete your account information. The book will be automatically added to your order. If you have problems, please contact customer service and someone will gladly help.

Win: One lucky Marlie and Me reader is going to win a quart of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil
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Mandatory first entry: Check out the hundreds of free coconut recipes on the Tropical Traditions site and leave a comment here telling me one recipe you'd like to try. If you are commenting as Anonymous, please include first name and an email address
All extra entries listed below are worth one (1) additional admission into this giveaway. Please leave a separate comments for each extra entry you complete)Extra Entries for Supporting the Sponsor:
  • Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions sales newsletter
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Standard Extra Entries:

  • Be a current or new follower of Marlie and Me via Google Friend Connect
  • Be a current or new subscriber of Marlie and Me via email (subscription must be activated)
  • Grab my button (leave the URL in your comment)
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  • New! Follow me on Twitter and tweet this message (leave the URL to the tweet in your comment): I just entered to win a quart of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil @Mommy2Marlie #giveaway
  • New! Vote for Marlie and Me at Picket Fence Blogs (click button above Google Friend Connect widget)
The rules:
  • This giveaway will end on 11/12/10 at 11:59 pm CST
  • Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments posted using Random.org
  • The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond. Please make sure I can contact you either by having an email address visible on your blog profile or leave your email address in your comment(s).
  • In the event the prize is not claimed in the allotted time another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US/Canada. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Void where prohibited.
  • By accepting the prize, the winner is granting permission to be identified as such.The winner's mailing address will be forwarded to the sponsor for prize fulfillment.
  • The winner has one (1) month from the date of claiming the prize to report any problems (lost shipment, broken product). I will not be responsible for resolving issues after this time.
  • Entries that do not follow instructions or are falsified will be disqualified
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93 comments:

Anonymous said...

Umm did you see that breakfast in a cup recipe? The fact that you throw some spinach in there was a PLUS for me. That sounds delicious! Awesome giveaway Teresha.

My best, Lynn

Anonymous said...

I already subscribe to the TT newsletter.

MB, Lynn

Anonymous said...

I now follow them on Twitter.

MB, Lynn

Anonymous said...

I am an avid follower of yours. :o)

MB, Lynn

Anonymous said...

I currently subscribe to you via email.

MB, Lynn

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter now. Oh and congrats on your interview!

MB, Lynn

Anonymous said...

And finally I voted for you on the Picket Fences.

*can you tell how much I want to win this one? ;o)

My Best, Lynn

Harlem Minded said...

I'm all about the Breakfast in a cup. I'm always looking for options other than cereal in the morning.

Unknown said...

Mmmm. Sweet Potatoe Fries! I'd also like to try making the Roasted Winter Squash Soup
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Roasted_Winter_Squash_Soup.htm
rasmith0506 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

follower of Marlie and Me via Google Friend Connect
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Unknown said...

Follow you on Twitter & Tweet
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keyalus said...

I would like to try the recipe for Coconut Flour Tortillas. I have some coconut flour at home that I've been trying to figure out how to use!

keyalus said...

I'm a subscriber.

keyalus said...

I'm a GFC follower.

keyalus said...

I voted at Picket Fences.

Madeline said...

Pumpkin cheesecake bars!

madelinemiller at gmail dot com

Madeline said...

Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter.

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Madeline said...

Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter. @MadelineMiller

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Madeline said...

Follow you on GFC.

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Madeline said...

Have your button.

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Madeline said...

Added you to my blog roll at www.clothdiapergiveaways.com.

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Madeline said...
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Madeline said...

Follow you on Networked blogs (MDM).

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Madeline said...

Follow you and tweeted:

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Madeline said...

Voted on Picket Fence.

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Patricia said...

I would like to try the Easy Coconut Macaroons~

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Patricia said...

Follow you on twitter and tweeted~
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Patricia said...

Voted for you on Picket Fence~

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Kim @ What's That Smell? said...

Ooooh the coconut macaroons!

Yummy!

Your fries look pretty yummy too.

Thanks!

kim@accidentalmommies.com

Me said...

Coconut Almond Flax cookies sound yummy! I must try those....

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edm728 said...

My favorite recipe is the Paprika Coconut Chicken.
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Followed Tropical Traditions on Twitter as edmundwu.
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edm728 said...

Subscribed to you via email.
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edm728 said...

Follow your blog on Networked Blogs

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edm728 said...

Followed you on twitter as edmundwu and Tweeted.
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edm728 said...

Voted for Marlie and Me at Picket Fence Blogs..

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Add Marlie and Me to my blog roll.
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Harlem Minded said...

I voted for Marlie on Little Lovely Ladies, Day 1.

Kara said...

I want to try the butternut squash soup with coconut cream concentrate!

Kara said...

I receive their newsletter

Kara said...

I am following Tropical Traditions on Twitter; TasteisTrump

Kara said...

I now follow this blog

Kara said...

I am following you on twitter and tweeted

Emily N. said...

Coconut Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Sue D said...

I would like to try the recipe for Rhubarb Strawberry pie with coconut oil pie crust.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Sue D said...

I subscribed to the Tropical Traditions sales newsletter.
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Harlem Minded said...

I voted for Marlie on Little Lovely Ladies, Day 2.

Harlem Minded said...

I voted for Marlie on Little Lovely Ladies, Day 3.

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

I'd LOVE to try the Coconut Chai Smoothie recipe.

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

New follower on GFC.

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

New follower on Networked Blogs (RKS)

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

Voted on Picket Fence.

Louis H said...

I love the Island Rice with Chicken Recipe

Thank you for hosting this giveaway

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Louis H said...

I subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter (same email as in my profile / this post)

Louis H said...

following Tropical Traditions on twitter @left_the_stars

Louis H said...

following you on twitter @left_the_stars

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Louis H said...

I voted for your Blog on Picket Fence Blogs

kmogilevski said...

I want to try the Banana Coconut Cream Bread recipe
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kmogilevski said...

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Follow you through GFC (katie, kmogilevski)
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Juanita said...

I would like to try the Coconut Pumpkin Custard.

Juanita said...

I am subscribed to TT's newsletter.

Harlem Minded said...

I voted for Marlie on Little Lovely Ladies, Day 4.

Captain Coupon said...

I'd like to try the easy coconut macaroons!

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Captain Coupon said...

I subscribe to TT's newsletter.

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Captain Coupon said...

I follow TT on twitter @thecaptncoupon.

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Harlem Minded said...

I voted for Marlie on Little Lovely Ladies, Day 5.

Abbi said...

I want to try the Hot Cocoa recipe using coconut oil. Also the Coconut Napa Cabbage Salad.

Abbi said...

I subscribe to their newsletter.

Anonymous said...

i'd like to try the Coconut Oil Flour Tortillas Recipe

Anonymous said...

i sub to TT's newsletter

Anonymous said...

i follow TT on twitter

Roxene Cook said...

Love the sound of the breakfast in a cup. WILL be trying this tomorrow morning!

Unknown said...

Guess I better print out all the recipes so I can start trying them all! YUMMY! They all look so good!

Unknown said...

subscribed to newsletter on both sites as well

Country Cookin' Mama said...

the hot cocoa sounds really good.
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Country Cookin' Mama said...

I get their newsletter.
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matt4melis said...

I'd love to try the pumpkin bread

http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/11/12/pumpkin-bread

matt4melis at hotmail dot com

matt4melis said...

Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions sales newsletter

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Follow you on Twitter and tweet

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Voted for Marlie and Me at Picket Fence Blogs

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outsiderein said...

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