Friday, March 16, 2012

Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil - Giveaway

Recently Tropical Traditions sent me a quart of their Gold Label virgin Coconut Oil to try.  Having sampled a couple of their other products, I knew that I was in for a treat.  I opened my jar and took a whiff and it smelled full of coconut goodness.  While perusing the Tropical Traditions recipes for ideas, I was immediately drawn to a recipe for movie popcorn.  Seeing as how I basically never get to go to the movies now that I've had kids (and we're on such a tight budget), movie popcorn seemed like the perfect special snack.

Supposedly, movie theatres use coconut oil to make their popcorn so tasty!  I never knew that.  I immediately whipped out our Whirley Pop and put in 3 tbsp. coconut oil plus 1/2 cup of popcorn.  Soon, the smell of popcorn filled the air, and it wasn't the normal smell of when I make popcorn.  Oh no, it smelled just like movie popcorn.  I kid you not.

Following the guidelines of the recipe, I drizzled it with some melted butter and salt after it was popped, and then dished out bowls for myself and the boys.  And you know what?  It tasted just like movie popcorn.  That decadent combination of salt, butter, popcorn and...coconut oil! 
I confess I ate 3 bowls.  Pierce ate 2.  We may need an intervention.  And yes, we'll be making this again, many, many times again!  I can't wait to try coconut oil with more dishes in the future.

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Disclaimer: I received a quart of virgin coconut oil for review purposes.  The opinions written above are my own.


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46 comments:

  1. Eat To LiveMarch 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I love, love love their coconut oil. I want to try the coconut chips too.

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  2. MelodieMarch 16, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I have used TT coconut oil for years and did not know that! I am going break out my whirley pop and give it a try!

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  3. Party From The HeartMarch 16, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I would make a coconut cream pie

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  4. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    It IS the secret of movie theater popcorn--coconut oil. But I'm not telling my people here because we eat too much popcorn as it is!

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  5. ChellMarch 16, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Going to have to give it a try!

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  6. Valerie BoersmaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Lisa-What a fun treat to make for your boys...and you too! :)

    I am definitely going to try this myself-just as soon as I enter, and win this giveaway;)

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  7. AndreaMarch 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Either a pumpkin soup or a thai soup - something like that w/coconut oil. Yum. :)

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  8. Out on the prairieMarch 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    sounds yummy, I have used a similar product in cooking

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  9. SallyMarch 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Well, you just made eating popcorn sound a lot better!! Looks good! :)

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  10. theconstantwalkerMarch 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    You have just brought back some wonderful childhood memories..
    My lovely Aunt Mabel made me and my brother popcorn while on holiday in the 1960's..
    It was so new to us and a lovely treat..

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  11. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 16, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Movie popcorn is great! That stuff sounds yummy! Count me in, Baby-girl!...:)JP

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  12. Lap Dog KnitsMarch 16, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I will be giving this a try...
    I LOVE popcorn!!

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  13. MichelleMarch 16, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I didn't know movie theaters used coconut oil!

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  14. Kim@stuffcould....March 16, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    This seems like a healthy oil

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  15. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 16, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    We love popcorn- and now we will need to try coconut oil!
    Thanks for letting us know!
    love
    tweedles

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  16. NancyMarch 17, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I love this stuff! I've been sneaking a little in to alot of my regular recipes. :)

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  17. The Southern Peach-GirlsMarch 17, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Mmmmmmm....popcorn! I wish we could have popcorn, but we are on a diet called: GAPS. So, I will be entering so that we can make our breakfast smoothies! And once we are off of the GAPS diet (which will be in September) we will then try the coconut oil. Thank you for hosting!

    -Kerri P.

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  18. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Oh I would definitely try this popcorn recipes!!

    my_2_cents at hotmail dot com

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I use Coconut Oil in so many of my baking recipes!

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  20. Angie BMarch 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I think I'd try cooking some pork with it

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  21. frugalmommieof2March 18, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    I'd love to try it for popcorn too.

    frugalmommieof2 at gmail.com

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  22. MyyaMarch 18, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Yum, that sounds sooo good!

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  23. UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I have never tried coconut oil before, and would love to try it! I would really like to try making some fudge and popcorn :)

    Roxanne Ponn
    rox.zy at hotmail dot com

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  24. Sue BuntingMarch 18, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    suebunting1977@gmail.com what I'd make with the coconut oil if I won is popcorn (I love movie theater popcorn, too) and fried coconut shrimp yum!

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  25. RusthawkMarch 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I would like to try this popcorn.

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  26. LogAllot.comMarch 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I love Coconut, but never thought about having it on Popcorn. I am up for anything. That sounds and I bet taste fantastic. Thanks Lisa!

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  27. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    recently looked into coconut oil benefits for my no-one-can-figure-out-what-the-problem-is-but-he's-not-quite-right son so i would love to win!

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  28. KristenMarch 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I'd use it in my granola.

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  29. Sue DMarch 20, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I never thought to make popcorn with it. I usually use it in baking or frying.

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  30. NancyMarch 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I'd drizzle it over chicken breasts and then roll in Panko crumbs to make baked chicken breasts!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  31. MariMarch 20, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I'd fry veggies.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  32. My Mad WorldMarch 20, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    I love coconut oil! Haven't done any cooking yet but I put it on my crusty feet and it has done wonders! I have also done the hair treatment with it and love it! I got some a few weeks ago and have already gone though half of it!

    Need to try some popcorn now too!! Don't have your fancy popcorn popper though :)

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  33. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    popcorn and baking
    robinlscott4 at hotmail dot com

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  34. Gina M (crave to save)March 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I would love to try this with sweet potato fries!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  35. 1porkchopMarch 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    I would make popcorn. I hear there is a drastic difference in flavor.

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  36. DarleneMarch 21, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    I would make cookies.

    owen.darlene@gmail.com

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  37. ZuZuMarch 21, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I want to try it in popcorn -- if it tastes like the popcorn in movie theaters, I'll love it!
    ZuZu
    radicansgardenia at gmail dot com

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  38. DebbyMMarch 21, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Definetly want to make some coconut macaroons..and use it for baking. And I never knew that they used it for popcorn..and I love to make it the "old fashioned way...popped in a skillet...so I will definetly be trying it this way. YUM!

    thanks,
    vadebby at cox dot net

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  39. awhartnessMarch 22, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I would try to replace the butter in my pound cake to see how it turns out.

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  40. pmhMarch 22, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    i would love to use this in baking and see what happens!!!! hydepennym@gmail.com

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  41. Katie RoseMarch 22, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I think I would use it to make granola or granola bars!

    kathrynrose12@hotmail.com

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  42. Allisha GoldMarch 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I've been wanting to try baking some cookies with coconut oil. Sounds like it would be good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. ReInventing LolliMarch 22, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    A raw vegan "cheesecake".

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  44. AdrienneMarch 22, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I'd make a Thai Chicken Dish

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  45. Beauty To LoveMarch 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    **RAFFLECOPTER ID: beautytolove

    -I would make Fudge with it

    starseeds88 (at) yahoo dot com
    THANKS!! :)

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  46. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I would make movie popcorn for sure and then I've heard it is good for diaper rash so I'd definitely be trying that out. :)

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