Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review

I am always interested in healthy cooking. Cooking with oils is a part of life, and I am always interested in trying new recipes and new things.
I have heard about coconut oil for a long time, but honestly....I am not a coconut fan. So I was nervous to try it. I thought it would leave a powerful coconut flavour in my food. I am glad to say I was wrong!

The Basics

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil is made  using old-fashioned, traditional methods that have been used in the Philippines for hundreds of years. The coconut oil is from certified organic sources, and not mass produced, plus it is made by hand.  This benefits families in the rural areas of the Philippines where the coconuts grow. Talk about win win!

Tropical Traditions provides a quality oil great for cooking, baking and more! 










 I have been using my Coconut Oil in all my cooking since I got it. I am enjoying it so much! There is a pleasant taste, but not one that changes the taste of my food. Rather, it is enhancing my food's flavours! I am noticing less sticking when I am frying, and since it starts off solid, it's easier to add just the right amount. 

Check out some recipes at Tropical Traditions web site! 



















Buy It: 
You can buy Tropical Traditions Gold Seal Coconut Oil starting from $25.00



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 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 received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thrifty Thursdays: Making Convenience Foods Part 2

Looking to save some money? I know I am. With a large family and one income, there have been times that every dollar counts! I am always looking for a good deal, and ways to cut costs, but how do you cut costs in this busy world? We are addicted to conveniences, fast food, high speed internet, smart phones, we want it all, and we want it now! 

People have never been busier, and more distracted. Between work and kids, who takes the time to cook from scratch anymore? So of course we want time savers for meal time. And then we pay for them, both in cost, and our health. All of these easy fix conveniences are loaded with artificial flavours, sodium, fats, and nasty stuff. 

9 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoons salt

1/4 cup baking powder

2 cups solid vegetable shortening

Mix the dry ingredients well in a large bowl. Add the shortening and mix until it is broken up into pieces pea sized with in the dry mix. This can be stored in an air tight container for months! When you are ready for biscuits, add 2 cups of mix to 1/2 cup of milk and roll out some biscuits! Bake at 450 for 8-10 minutes and enjoy!

 Oh, but wait! There is more! Mix it up by adding bacon bits, grated cheese, cinnamon, apple sauce, raisins and more! Biscuits are very forgiving, and a great addition to a meal. 

Have fun and experiment!