I made a lot of food discoveries last year.
2012 was my first full year of living gluten free, and I have been fortunate to discover a lot of options out there. In doing so, I’ve cooked more from scratch and tried more “new” foods in 2012 than I’d ever done before.
Coconut oil was one of my favorite things to try! I’ve enjoyed using it for personal care purposes in addition to cooking, and I love the light coconut taste it lends to so many foods.
I recently received a full quart of coconut oil from Tropical Traditions, and was excited to try it. Oh man, I’m hooked!
The very first thing I did with it was melt it with a little semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle it over air popped popcorn. I was, and still am, SHOCKED at how much more FLAVORFUL this oil is compared to other brands!
Some other things I’ve tried and enjoyed:
- Gluten Free Coconut Fried Fish (I’ve made this with chicken as well)
- Gluten Free Coconut French Toast
- Gluten Free Chicken Fingers
- Coconut Rice Pudding
Of course, there are many other uses for coconut oil…want more info?
There are hundreds of uses for coconut oil!
There are also several very popular recipe videos on Tropical Traditions’ YouTube channel!
Want to try it out? 
Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!
Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:
Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online.
Giveaway ends February 14 (Valentine’s Day) at Midnight EST.
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.
Disclaimer: 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.
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carol lewis
February 14, 2013 at 7:41 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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Elena Vo
February 14, 2013 at 7:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d use it for home-made body moisturizer!
Jill H
February 14, 2013 at 11:42 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it for cooking and conditioning my hair!
Jennifer Davis
February 14, 2013 at 11:07 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I make my own beauty products and coconut oil is a must have ingredient.
Susan Meyer
February 14, 2013 at 8:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it on my dogs dry skin and also mine.
Mary D
February 13, 2013 at 10:00 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love it for sauteing and baking.
Cheryl Abdelnour
February 13, 2013 at 8:57 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I WOULD MAKE BREAD.
Donna Cheatle
February 13, 2013 at 7:38 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ll use it for cooking and baking
Violetta
February 12, 2013 at 8:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just recently discovered I’m gluten sensitive, so I’d use it for everything cook wise… and then some!
E
February 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use this for cooking!!!!
Lolli S
February 12, 2013 at 2:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use coconut oil for straightening my hair, for cooking, on baby’s diaper rash…and more!
Dorothy Reading
February 12, 2013 at 11:37 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
baking mostly, but I like to take just a pinch when my hair is being difficult and work it in. It gets rid of frizz in a flash and smells great!
Stephanie Phelps
February 12, 2013 at 11:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it in baking Macaroons would be great
Helga
February 12, 2013 at 7:48 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
coconut shrimp
Cori Westphal
February 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve actually used it on my hair! It moisturizes like nothing else!
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Cori Westphal
February 11, 2013 at 10:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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Heather R.
February 11, 2013 at 2:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it for EVERYTHING!! diaper rash cream, hair conditioner, baking,etc…..
Lacey
February 11, 2013 at 11:00 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh, using it on your hair is a great idea!
Lacey
February 11, 2013 at 10:59 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d make all sorts of vegan gluten free cookies!
Beth
February 11, 2013 at 7:44 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it for: cooking, baking, skin care, hair care, and in oil pulling
Jem
February 10, 2013 at 7:06 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It makes my skin feel AMAZING!
jennifer
February 10, 2013 at 4:19 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love coconut oil especially for my princess and my hair could be use as a deep conditioning over night prepoo and so many other things great benifits to our hair…..
jennifer
February 10, 2013 at 4:16 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love coconut oil especially for my princess and my hair could be use as a deep conditioning over night prepoo and so many other things great beniftis to our hair…..
dawn cook
February 9, 2013 at 9:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
i’d use it for a skin moisturizer
Marti Parks
February 9, 2013 at 12:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it for baking.
Sue D
February 9, 2013 at 8:57 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it for cooking and baking, making granola and deodorant.
Debbie Petch
February 8, 2013 at 11:21 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I consumed it and it makes a great difference! Also it is good for my cats!
Kitty
February 8, 2013 at 11:12 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d use it for baking cake!
Brittany Thomas
February 8, 2013 at 11:21 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d use it for popcorn!
Ashley Morrissey
February 8, 2013 at 4:29 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My hair
Christine Mayfield
February 7, 2013 at 3:37 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it for cooking and homemade skin care products
Vesper
February 7, 2013 at 8:00 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Correct tweet link for the 7th (got distracted by a ill husband) https://twitter.com/Vesper1931/status/299530428887478274
krystel
February 5, 2013 at 7:30 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
my hair
Jill D
February 5, 2013 at 6:09 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it as a healthy substitute for regular oil in baking.
WandaB
February 5, 2013 at 8:08 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would love to use the oil to make Coconut Ranch Party Dip
Stacy
February 5, 2013 at 2:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Cooking and making lotion bars.
m
February 4, 2013 at 11:23 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I already use cocnut oil for everything! I love it. cooking, my skin, desserts its so amazing
Janet
February 4, 2013 at 11:22 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve been using TT coconut oils for smoothies, frying, baking, instead of shortening, for our hair, on our skin, and my dh even used it successfully to heal a boil! Love it!
DoMonique Arnold
February 4, 2013 at 8:18 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use coconut oil mainly for cooking, but I also use it to make hair care products for myself and my mother. Coconut oil is great for pomade and hair oil.
pip444
February 4, 2013 at 8:16 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I put it in my smoothies
Raye W
February 3, 2013 at 9:42 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I can’t wait to try the chicken fingers recipe.
I’d use this for cooking, skin care, and to make skin care recipes such as balms and body butters.
Amy Martin
February 3, 2013 at 9:26 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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I use coconut a lot for baking, occasionally for frying. I’ll use it in place of shortening and sometimes butter. I also use it for my skin and lips.
Aimee J
February 3, 2013 at 7:58 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I LOVE coconut oil! I use it all the time in my cooking and have used it on my skin and hair. Wonderful stuff!
Ttrockwood
February 3, 2013 at 7:36 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use for homemade popcorn, roasted veggies and on toast!
Alison Braidwood
February 3, 2013 at 4:08 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it for skin care, some cooking, and I’ve just started oil pulling with it.
MaryAnn Casey
February 3, 2013 at 2:59 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d cook and use it on my hair and hands
Terri
February 3, 2013 at 1:39 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
As a skin moisturizer
Julie Thompson
February 3, 2013 at 10:24 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love coconut oil I use it instead of oil or butter thank you for the giveaway
Terressa Zook
February 3, 2013 at 9:56 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Face, teeth, hair, & eat.
Karin DiNarda
February 3, 2013 at 8:33 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would cook with it
REBECCA STEPHEN
February 3, 2013 at 5:33 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have always wanted to try coconut oil. I was told it is healthier for me to eat.
REBECCA STEPHEN
February 3, 2013 at 5:32 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve always wanted to try coconut oil, I was told it is better for me and healthier
meegan whitford
February 3, 2013 at 5:21 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I could use it in cooking and for my hair and as a moisturizer
Nury
February 2, 2013 at 11:21 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Cooking and maybe for my hair as well
Holly S.
February 2, 2013 at 6:39 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it in my hair ends after a shower to keep them in good condition. Thanks!
Heather
February 2, 2013 at 12:23 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Curries and other recipes.
Lisa Brown
February 2, 2013 at 12:22 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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Lisa Brown
February 2, 2013 at 12:22 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it for cooking
Sharroyn DeVore
February 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use coconut oil as a skin moisturizer and I’ve made popcorn with coconut oil.
Vesper
February 2, 2013 at 11:00 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have replaced all my other oils except Olive oil with coconut oil when cooking
Anita L
February 1, 2013 at 2:24 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use it for cooking and baking.
Cee
February 1, 2013 at 10:31 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it in cooking, and I’ve also used it to add additional flavor to a coconut curry I make. Thanks for the giveaway!
jeannie
February 1, 2013 at 5:46 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use it for baking
Sandy VanHoey
February 1, 2013 at 4:36 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I would use for cooking
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