I use coconut oil as a substitute for butter in my recipes about 90% of the time. In the past I just grabbed whatever jar I saw first at Whole Foods (and even the new Organic one at Trader Joe's – GASP!) because I didn't think there would be much of a difference.
Tropical Traditions was nice enough to send me a sample of their Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut Oil to try out, and I'm so impressed. It is so smooth and has a great flavor. I've been adding it into everything from smoothies to sauces in the last few weeks. This oil is not mass produced like many of the brands out there today and there are so many different uses for it.
Not only is their product superior to the other brands out there, but I've been really impressed by their business in general after doing some research and following them for a while on Facebook and Twitter. I didn't realize how many arms of the company there were. They sell a plethora of organic coconut products, and even natural household cleaners and organic grass fed meat! They also run a great coconut recipe blog where they allow submissions for recipes. Anyone can enter and if they post your recipe you'll receive a $25 gift certificate to be used on their site. Submit a photo and get another $25!
Founder Brian Shilhavy also writes on a blog called Created4Health.org where he shares about his faith and it's role in their business and their family life. It's refreshing to see a company as large as Tropical Traditions take a stand in what they believe in and not shy away from sharing in fear of being ostracized. They are really paving a new road for the health food industry.
They were kind enough to offer a 1 qt jar of their Organic Gold Label Coconut Oil (that's huge and will last you for months) to a lucky reader. It's worth $40, so it's definitely worth entering.
There's only 2 requirements for entering the giveaway:
1. Sign up for the TT Newsletter HERE
2. Follow AAG on Facebook or Twitter
Leave ONE comment at the end of this post letting me know you did the two items above.
Winner will be chosen at random and must be located in the U.S or Canada. Contest ends on Sunday April 15th at 6pm PDT.
Good Luck and may the odds be ever in your favor! (sorry for the HG reference) 🙂
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.
Tessa@Domestic Diva
I follow you already on fb and email!
Tessa@Domestic Diva
I follow tt on fb/twitter aLREADY!
Jaime Carroll
signed up for the tt newsletter and follow on facebook. Thanks!
Amy
I have been a loyal Tropical Traditions customer for a year and a half now. I agree that their products are wonderful. Ever tried their coconut body lotions? The unscented one is the only thing I use on my face. Wonderful. I also really like their dishwasher powder. I have not yet tried the Gold Label Organic CO. Would love to, but a part of me hesitates to enter since others really need to have the opportunity to try these great products… OK, curiosity wins!
I follow AAG on Facebook and subscribe by email. Awesome blog–thank you!
Jodi
Already do both!
Lindsay
I follow you on Facebook, and I signed up for their newsletter!
Cheers! 🙂
Kara Bagley
I get their newsletters and follow you on facebook!
Katie
I already liked you on Facebook and followed you on Twitter…and now I’m subscribed for the TT newsletter! I’m a coconut-oil-acholic and I’ve yet to try TT’s version…but I’d LOVE to!
Tawnya
done, come on odds.
brandi liebmann
I did both requirements! 🙂
Neveen
I already get TT’s newsletter and I already like you on Facebook. Thanks!
Neveen
Julie Lynn Bickham
Already recieve the e-mails and follow you on facebook. Thank you for the chance to win!
Sharon
I signed up for the newsletter and I’m already a facebook follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
R Lin
I followed AAG on twitter.
Erin
Done and Done! Hope I win!
Joni Owada
I am signed up for the newsletter
Joni Owada
I liked on FB
Nancy Brock
I am following you on Facebook now…and signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter. I already receive your emails…which I look forward to, thank you!
Amber
Love me some coconut oil. I follow you on FB and email lovely lady.
Hugs,
–Amber
domestic diva
I subscribe to TT via email, but don’t have either FB or Twitter. I do, however, subscribe to your awesome blog via email. Can I still enter? I’d love to try this coconut oil.
Against All Grain
of course!
Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
I followed you already on both! And I subscribed to the TT newsletter!
Thanks!
Deni Breitenbach
I actually did all THREE! Well I did subscribe to the TT Newsletter, I am already a follower on FB & Twitter… Thanks for your wonderful posts and the chance to win some great coconut oil!!
Deni
Sherry Lochner
Am signed up for the TT newsletter and follow you on Facebook.
Barbara Westfall
I already subscribe to TT’s email newsletter and follow AAG on FB & Twitter. 🙂
Ann Stark
I follow on fb and signed up for the newsletter. I am excited to try their coconut oil!
Shannalee
Love coconut oil! Fanned you on Facebook (love your site!) and already get TT’s newsletter.
apryl
already follow you on fb, signed up for the tt newsletter tonight!
Stefanie
Did it all : ) Just ordered some oil from TT can’t wait to try it : )
Kim Ledford-Burley
I follow against all grain on twitter and subscribe to tropical traditions newsletter!
Mary
I already enjoy both!
Cathy Davison
I signed up for the newsletter and liked AAG on Facebook – hope that I win 🙂
heather obrien
I follow you on FB and just signed up for the TT newsletter. thanks!
Cathy S.
Liked/follow on FB using my husband’s FB account: Shif Schiffman.
Kristy
I signed up for newsletter and already follow your awesome FB page. 🙂
Nicole
I subscribe to the Tropical Traditions newsletter and follow you on Twitter as @Nicoles_SDC
Alan
I already followed you! Thanks for this!
Joan
I signed up for newsletter and already follow your awesome FB page!
Brenda
I already subscribe and follow you 🙂 You are one of my all time favorites!
Heather S.
I have signed up for both. Trader Joe’s will be so unhappy to not see me as much. HA!
Kari M
Done and done 🙂 This one was easy as I already subscribe and follow both! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lisa P.
I’ve signed up for both. Thanks!
Donna G
I signed up for the newsletter and am following you on FB. Thank you for having such a fabulous blog. It’s a great help to beginners like me 🙂
jessica b
i am already subscribe/follow both because you are so amazing! 😉 thanks for all you share.
Anita
I tried twice this week to post a comment from my phone but it kept timing me out. Hope I didn’t post multiple times! I subscribed to the TT newsletter and follow you on Facebook and email. I’m replacing my family’s former grains and oils with only nut, olive and coconut products, so the giveaway would be so helpful! 🙂
Sharon
I am subscribed to TT’s newsletter and I am following you on facebook. I love Tropical Traditions coconut oil!
Jennifer
I follow you on FB and was so excited when I found you! Love your posts, recipes, tips etc. I also subscribed to TT’s newsletter!
Lana
I already followed AGG on Facebook! Love it. Just signed up for you newsletter as well!
Marlene LeBaron
Done!!! =]
Katelyn
I signed up for the newsletter and I’m already a facebook follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
Emilis
I have liked you on facebook and subscribed to Tropical Traditions.
Jessica
I just signed up for the TT newsletter and I was already following AAG on facebook. 🙂 Glad I found out about both!
James Snyder Jr
Done
Maggie
Done! I was already subscribed to both! 😀
Tonya
Just signed up for the newsletter and already have been following on facebook. By next week I will have to order some coconut oil. This giveaway would be great!!
nancy
I follow email and Facebook. Thanks.
Gina M Maddox
I signed up for the newsletter!
I like you on FB — Crave to Save
Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com
R Lin
I follow you on FB and just signed up for the TT newsletter. thanks!
Vashti M
I subscribe to the TT newsletter
Karin Delsignore
I made your Moroccan Chicken Salad Friday. Holy moly, it was dee-lish-us!
Gwen
I like you on FB and subscribe to TT newsletter.
Monique
Done and done. I’ve loved every TT product I’ve ever tried, I’m sure their gold label coconut oil will be no different!
Esther V
I signed up for BOTH! This would be wonderful for my family!
Against All Grain
Sorry Esther you were after the cutoff time of 6pm PDT. 🙁
Hazel Mahon
Done. Looking forward to trying all the new recipes I’ll be reading too:)
Against All Grain
Sorry Hazel you were after the cutoff time of 6pm PDT. 🙁
Elizabeth
I follow you on Twitter and Facebook and have signed up for the TT newsletter. Hoping to win!
lyricessence
This company has changed its name and business model. They are now unreachable by phone and don’t respond to emails. Any news on this?