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Posted in Gluten Free, and Reviews

Coconut Cream Concentrate is pure organic coconut meat that is finely ground into a creamy consistency. Unlike many of the other Tropical Traditions coconut oil products, the coconut cream concentrate is a food rather than a cooking oil. You can use it in baked goods, in smoothies, or just smear it on some toast. You can even make your own coconut milk! My favorite way to enjoy it? Definitely smeared on some gluten free toast or a gluten free bagel. Absolutely delicious. It melts into the nooks and crannies and provides a yummy flavor. It would be great for those…

Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Palm Oil

Posted in Photography, and Reviews

I have never used Virgin Palm Oil in my cooking, so I was surprised when I saw the orange color of the solid oil. It is reddish/orange due to a high concentration of carotenes and tocols. It also has a unique flavor. I probably wouldn’t use it in delicate baking items as it would throw off the flavor, but for cooking, it was perfect. It has a high melting point and is shelf stable. It also has no trans fatty acids. Since Virgin Palm Oil is stable at high temps, I decided to try it out a slightly different version…

Review and Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Raw Honey

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Tropical Traditions Raw Honey Mmmmm…. Pure, unheated, unprocessed raw honey. The creamy honey melts in your mouth. It spreads smoothly on bread or biscuits. It makes a delicious snack when combined with peanut butter and shredded coconut. Most honey that you purchase in the stores has been processed and filtered. While this does have an end result of a beautiful looking honey, it unfortunately removes many of the beneficial enzymes and nutrients. Tropical Traditions organic raw honey contains all of the natural nutrients and enzymes due to their preparation techniques. They heat the honey until just liquid enough to pour…

Review and Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Liquid Soap

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Tropical Traditions Liquid Soap Pure Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Tea Tree Essential Oil. That’s the ingredient list for the Tropical Traditions Tea Tree Liquid Soap. There is no long ingredient list or ingredients that you can’t pronounce. It’s a simple, pure soap. The liquid soap in packaged in a foam pump dispenser, so users get a nice rich foam soap. Not only do you use less soap this way, but there is also less mess. The Tea Tree version of the liquid soap has a light tea tree scent that is not over powering. I was impressed that even…

Tropical Traditions Dried Coconut Review and Giveaway

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Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut is made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. Simple, delicious, pure shredded coconut. The shredded coconut contains no added sweeteners, no additives, no preservatives, and no sulfites. It’s a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! As I’m sure you can tell, I like coconut, so I was thrilled to be able to try the Tropical Traditions shredded coconut. I have been pleased with their products so far, and the shredded coconut was no different. It had a wonderful, pure coconut flavor. …