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| Coconut palms in South Beach Miami from my 2010 trip. |
The coconut oil itself is undeodorized and has a sweet pleasant coconut smell. I like it so much I made a new batch of vegan Coconut Lip Balms with it.
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| Now available at Aquarian Bath |
Are you new to cooking with coconut oil? Are you an expert? I would love to know if you have favorite recipes. You can enter to win this giveaway for coconut oil below. You can even get extra entries by sharing your recipes with coconut oil in the comments section, since I'm really interested to see how everyone else likes to use virgin coconut oil.
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. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.
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20 comments:
I've not cooked as much with coconut oil as I'd like to, but I've used it as a lotion/massage oil. I have also heard it makes a good personal lubricant for those with sensitive skin (not for use with condoms!)
I was just researching this company when I read your blog. Thank you. My interest is inspired by a friend who has esophageal ulcers.
Great info. I have only used it in my hair. ;) would love to start cooking with it.
We keep a jar of coconut oil in the bedroom to use on our skin. It's very helpful to get a tan (built up slowly, of course), which is the body's natural protection from the sun. We keep another jar in the kitchen for cooking. Sometimes I use it for oil-pulling, a way to clean the teeth by swishing it around in the mouth (I rinse three times after).
I use coconut oil in various different ways and absolutely love it. I haven't tried this particular brand, but would like to.
One recipe I enjoy is:
Dark Chocolate and Coconut Treats
Ingredients:
¾ cups Dark Chocolate 73%
½ cups Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
¼ cups Coconut Oil
1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Melt chocolate in a small pan over very low heat; you can use a double boiler if you wish and temper the chocolate. Using a small paint brush, coat the bottom and sides of a candy mold.
Place mold in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
In a small bowl, combine shredded coconut, melted coconut oil and vanilla.
Remove mold from the freezer. Fill chocolate-lined molds with coconut mixture. Paint chocolate over the coconut mixture to cover the bars.
Place in freezer for 10 minutes to harden. Remove from the freezer, turn mold upside down and pop out of the mold. Serve.
I love to use coconut oil for our deodorant! Here's the recipe I use: http://www.pistachioproject.com/2010/10/homemade-deodorant.html
I've never used it...but am anxious to experiment with it!!
mine isn't really a recipe but i love to fry tortillas in this!
Hmmm...I like to use it as lotion in the winter month but I also like to bake with it (coconut brownies!!!)
I like to use it as a sugar and/ or salt scrub. One part oil to one part sugar or salt. Add your favorite essential oils for a nice treat! Thanks for the oppertunity! brogers1026/at/hotmail.com
I usually use coconut oil on my face but I just found out about Tropical Traditions and I'm super excited to try them out after hearing so many good things about the brand!! Next step is to use it as a hair treatment. If I cooked I know I would use it there too ;)
Using a little here and there accrues health benefits: On skin; daily in stovetop cooking; broiling and baking. My kitties even go for it-- good to prevent or aid with hairballs. Would love to try this extra special coconut oil.
I have never used it before!
granola!
3 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
pinch of salt
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg white, beaten
Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large mixing bowl combine oats, nuts, sunflower seeds, cherries, coconut, salt, lemon zest, and spices, toss to combine well.
In a medium saucepan melt together honey and coconut oil, just to combine. Add vanilla, remove from heat and pour over oat mixture, stirring to combine and coat well. Add the egg white and mix to coat well. Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer and bake 15 minutes, stir and continue to bake in 10 minute intervals, stirring between each until granola is uniformly golden. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking up and storing in an airtight container. If you do not allow it to cool completely the granola will not be chunky, but just as delicious still.
from the hungry girl por vida blog...soooo good!
I use it for my stretch marks
I love using it to cook popcorn and use in place of butter when cooking. Entered the rafflecopter form as "crave to save"
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm trying to make a butter using coconut oil, coconut milk, light olive oil and sea salt. We haven't tried it on gluten free bread yet, but it tasted pretty great in my son's rice this evening!
Actually I have yet to try coconut oil! I love to cook and have heard from so many people this is the best! Thanks for the chance :)
I've never used it before! Would love to try!
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