So, you know we shop at lot with Amazon. Now, let’s tackle another online place where I shop – Tropical Traditions. Since discovering that I really do love coconut, and not the “stuff” they sell at the store labeled as “coconut,” I’ve really embraced Tropical Traditions. They offer GREAT stuff that I cannot find locally – and when you live in the country, that’s a lot of stuff. However, I wouldn’t trade where I live for anything in this world…so it’s nice to have the option to shop online.
Is Tropical Traditions the cheapest place? No, it’s not…but you can find stuff from them you cannot find easily in other places AND their business ethics are fantastic. I’m not sure about you, but I would rather pay a little extra and support someone with good ethics than to give money to someone I’m not entirely sure about.
We have a strong commitment to family farming and organic standards. We stand firmly against genetically modified foods (No GMOs). But the organic label is not enough for us. We research and find out where the products are produced, and how they are produced. We find that some organic standards too loose for our trust, so we look beyond what is claimed on a label. We find out as much as possible about those who provide the products. And if a certain quality of product does not exist, we will work with others to produce that product and offer it to our consumers. We did that with Virgin Coconut Oil in the Philippines, and we have done the same thing since coming back to live here in the US. –Tropical Traditions
The shipping from Tropical Traditions can be pricey because they use UPS – so I always wait for a free shipping promotion. That’s when I get my best deals from them. They offer a free shipping code about once a month. And if you sign up for their newsletter, you’ll get notification when that happens.
So, what do I buy from Tropical Traditions? I really like their coconut oil – it’s very high quality. I don’t use it exclusively, but I do use it a lot. I enjoy their Expeller Pressed oil which has no coconut flavor – and I like that depending on what I am cooking.
They run sales on their coconut oil A LOT. You’ll also get notification of this in their newsletters.
I always get my Palm Shortening from Tropical Traditions. I get one gallon and it lasts me about a year. I don’t use it often, but any time a recipe calls for “shortening,” this is what I use. It’s a great oil for frying because it can handle high heat. I love frying doughnuts in it. It also makes a mean pie crust! It is tasteless. So, if you’re new to real food, or old to real food, you would really like having this healthy fat in your pantry. And now, I need a doughnut.
I also love the coconut flour from Tropical Traditions. It’s the highest quality I’ve ever used. It smells divine and I wish I could rub it all over my body…but that might be weird. Pair coconut flour with bacon, and I’m in heaven over here. It’s very reasonably priced, so I don’t even have to wait for a sale to buy it. I’m running low and need to place an order soon!
I also purchase my coconut flakes and chips from Tropical Traditions. I go through both of those sooooooooooooooo fast. I put coconut in everything. My mom is quite concerned. “Is there coconut in this again?”
There are a few other things I order from them, but I’m not set on getting those things from Tropical Traditions like the things listed above. I like their coffee beans, einkorn berries, tomato paste, and sometimes I order freeze-dried fruit from them.
I love them too and recommend them often!
Thanks for sharing. I keep going to their website but I’ve never ordered so I’m not really sure what I want to order yet to try them out.
I buy their coconut oil by the GALLON. Thinking about the 5 gallon purchase next. They also have amazing raw honey. The best I have ever had!!!!
I kept hearing nothing but amazing things about TT coconut oil so I waited until they had a sale and free shipping and ordered the Gold Label coconut oil because I kept reading and hearing that it was the best and boy was I disappointed. It tasted like soap to me with a slight hint of coconut. I couldn’t even use it for body lotion because the smell was so distasteful to me. I emailed TT to tell them about my oil and asked about the possibility of it being rancid. They replied WITHIN THE HOUR and said that it wasn’t rancid, they were sorry I was disappointed, and sent me a free replacement jar of the Green Label FOR FREE!!!! I was doubled over by the incredibly amazing customer service. The green label oil came it is AMAZING!!!! Truly excellent coconut oil. I will always shop at TT now because they truly care about their customers, their business reputation, and they do make excellent products. Their body lotion is pretty amazing too! It leaves my skin so soft!
I love TT too. I cook just about everything w/ the EP coconut oil, and I really like the lip balm and moisturizing lotion. I just picked up some of the coconut cream this last order to try. We also recycle the oil tubs and use them as my kitchen compost tub. :0)
May I ask what you use the palm shortening for?
Anything that calls for Crisco or “shortening.” It is great for frying at high temps. Makes excellent cornbread too!
I haven’t used TT palm shortening, but I do use palm shortening. It can be used in any recipe calling for “shortening”. It has no flavor, so is very versatile. I’ve used it in pie crust, chocolate chip cookies, etc. The best thing about palm shortening is that it’s natural and not hydrogenated (partially or fully) like other shortenings. =)
Just got a gallon of their palm shortening today; It is amazing stuff for frying chicken or potato wedges. And yes, you can’t beat it’s pie crust or homemade biscuits. They seem to be a great company.
Hi Stacy,
Does Tropical Traditions ever run a sale on their coconut oil at the same time they are offering free shipping? I thought that I remembered reading that in an earlier post of yours. I have been watching the sales but so far they seem to offer one or the other.
Sure!! All the time! Their emails notify you of sales.
Stacy you are a hoot!! I just started reading your blog and enjoy it very much. Wanting to rub coconut flour all over your body made me really really laugh. I rarely comment to blogs, so you are doing something right.
I have never heard of einkorn berries. Had to look them up over at TT. I’m waiting right now for a palm shortening sale. Getting desperate enough to pay full price since some cookies or something may need it this season. Still holding out though 🙂 I NEVER pay full price, though, so I will cook something else or use butter.
I use their Gold Label Coconut Oil, expeller coconut oil, palm oil, coconut flour, free trade coffee just off the top of my head, and I am always wondering what all I can make with it all (except the coffee):). Always looking for new ideas! Thank you.