Brown rice syrup has been on my “to try” list for some time. I have seem it used in many vegan recipes and I love trying out new natural sweeteners. I haven’t been able to find some at any health food stores so when Tropical Traditions asked if I would like to review it, I happily said yes! Brown rice syrup is a natural sweetener it is made by steeping whole brown rice with an enzyme. It is great for cooking and baking. It is also gluten free and easily digestible. As a bonus, Tropical Traditions brown rice syrup is certified organic For my first experience tasting brown rice syrup, I was surprised by…

I was recently offered a jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try out. I was so happy when they did because I have been searching for coconut oil in every store with no luck. When I received my coconut oil, I did a happy dance and then determined how I would have my first taste. I couldn’t wait long enough to bake something and I also wanted to be able to experience its pure taste. So I decided to just spread some on an english muffin. Opening up the jar was an experience in itself. It smells heavenly of coconut paradise! The oil is solid at room…