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Palm Shortening - and the winner is…

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Wow, lots of you sure wanted to win this palm shortening. We had 1250 entries!

I wish I could send you all some, but…I can’t. If you don’t win, you can always purchase some at Tropical Traditions. I use palm shortening at least weekly - lately to fry tortillas for tacos :)

Don’t forget, if you are placing an order with Tropical Traditions for the first time, you can request their Virgin Coconut Oil book for free. Simply select “referred by a friend” when you check out and enter code 7983099.

And the winner is… Continue reading →

Win Tropical Traditions’ Palm Shortening…

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Yeah, I just don’t want to run out of this stuff. As you can see, I stocked up on Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening when they had a recent sale.

I love using non-hydrogenated palm shortening to replace store-bought vegetable shortening in recipes. It’s also the only “fat” I use to fry my foods in. Last year I shared in my post, Oils Safe for Cooking and Frying that coconut oil is not your best choice for frying. Yes, you can use it for stir-fry’s and temps at or below 350°, but actual frying you want to leave up to palm shortening. It can withstand temps up to 450° without turning toxic. Continue reading →

Tropical Traditions sales this week + 10% off coupon code

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I share the sales on my Facebook page and group, but there are so many Tropical Traditions items on sale this week, I have to make a post.

Here are my favorite items of the ones they have on sale. I’m listing them here in order of when the sale ends.

To start, you can click here and use coupon code 11512 to get 10% off your order until midnight, November 5th. Continue reading →

Head’s up! Save money by taking advantage of some sales from Tropical Traditions (plus FREE book!)

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Okay, there are some great sales going on right now that I have to share with you.

Ending tomorrow (1/22)


Organic Palm Shortening 42% off - $23.59 (retail $40.75). Read why I use palm shortening: my review.


2 Lip Moisturizers - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - two for $3.50 (retail $7). I use and love the Cinnamon/Peppermint. There’s also Unscented, Orange/Cinnamon (I want to try this next), Citrus, and Tea Tree Oil. Continue reading →

Benefits of Consuming Coconut Oil

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First of all, thank you to Stephanie for her patience as I took so long to answer her question, “Are the health benefits the same with coconut oil as they are with extra virgin olive oil?” This post is dedicated to you, Stephanie!

To answer the question simply, No, the health benefits are not the same.

Coconut oil and olive oil are both great choices, but they should not be used interchangeably. Let’s find out:

  • differences between coconut oil and olive oil
  • why I prefer to use coconut oil
  • how I add coconut oil, coconut cream, and shredded coconut to our diet
  • how coconut oil heals
  • using coconut oil for body care

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Palm Shortening - and the winner is…

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Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening giveaway was my most popular Tropical Traditions giveaway - I’m not surprised!

Knowing there is an oil safe for deep-frying (up to 450°) and baking in high temps is worth entering for.

If you didn’t win, you can grab them quick - the sale was supposed to end yesterday, but I am still seeing the sale price on their website for $23.59 - that’s 42% off!

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Why I fry with Palm Shortening - review and giveaway!

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In Oils Safe for Cooking and Frying - Smoke Points for Oils, Shortenings, Butters, and Fats I shared with you my mistake of frying with the wrong oils, and that I now fry with palm shortening.

Not all palm shortening is created equal. Spectrum Palm Shortening is only safe up to 350°, however Tropical Traditions Organic Palm Shortening is safe up to 450° - perfect for deep-frying or baking. Continue reading →