Our Homeschool Reviews: Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey Review and Giveaway!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey Review and Giveaway!

Oh my goodness...Honey, this is good!!! That is what we were all saying when we got a taste of the Tropical Traditions Certified Organic Canadian Raw Honey.

I am growing to love the products that Tropical Traditions offers, and their honey is no exception! Let me tell you a little about what makes their honey special.

Their Organic Raw Honey comes from the frontier areas of Canada and only harvested during a 6-week period in the summer. In order for the honey to be certified organic, the bee hives must be placed in isolated areas, miles away from anything and everything. Their honey also has not been subjected to the heat of processing and its fine textured crystals are characteristic of pure, unheated, unprocessed, raw honey!

It is seriously the best honey any of us have ever tasted! My daughter wants to eat it all the time on her toast, or on her sandwich, or even just on the side of her plate. ;o)

Find Out More: Certified Organic Canadian Raw Honey is currently on sale and available on the Tropical Traditions website for $10.99 for a 17.6 oz glass jar or $129.99 for a 15lb pail.

If you decide to make a purchase, you can receive your own complimentary copy of their Virgin Coconut Oil book! When your choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter the User ID: 6515018 on your first online order, the book will be automatically added.

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So, here's how to enter to win Tropical Traditions Certified Organic Canadian Raw Honey! For each comment, you will get one (1) entry. Only the first comment is mandatory, all others will just increase your chance at winning.

1. Check out the Tropical Traditions website and let me know what is most interesting about this honey and why you would want to win it. Leave me a comment and this will give you 1 entry.

Additional Entries:

2. Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions email Newsletter here: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/subscribe_for_special_sales.cfm. Leave me a comment and this will give you 1 entry.

3. Follow my blog using Google Friend Connect (on the right side of my page) or let me know you are already a follower. Leave me a comment and this will give you another entry.

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8. Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @troptraditions. Leave me a comment and this will give you another entry.

9. Share this giveaway on your blog or twitter. Leave me a comment sharing your link and this will give you two (2) entries (leave separate comments for both).

10. Share this giveaway on your Facebook page. Leave me a comment and this will give you another entry.

**Remember to please leave a separate comment for each entry**

One random winner will be selected using Random.org on Friday, January 21, 2011. (U.S. entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you (either an email address in your comment or on your profile).

Disclosure: This product was given to Our Homeschool Reviews for free for review purposes, and I do not have to return the product to the vendor. I have received no compensation from it and all opinions and experiences within this review are my own.

79 comments:

BEadECLECTIC: I learned "Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive)."

I didn't realize that would make sucha difference and would love to see what it tastes like!

bead.eclectic at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM
BEadECLECTIC: I follow via GFC

bead.eclectic at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM
BEadECLECTIC: I follow via feedburner!

bead.eclectic at gmail dot com; January 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Unknown: I like the fact that the honey is naturally processed, much like in nature, rather than manufactured.

I'm also a follower.

April; January 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Dawn: Thought this was very interesting (from their website): In order for honey to be certified organic, the beehives must be placed in isolated areas miles from the dense population, industry, traffic congestion, and farm fields treated with chemicals and landfills.; January 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Dawn: I already follow via GFC; January 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM
TZel: I have learned that it contains live yeast and enzymes, something all of us need for good health! Thanks for sharing!
bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com; January 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM
TZel: I follow you as bridgestranslation. Thank you!
bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com; January 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Domestic Diva: I love that it's organic and raw. It still has all the good stuff in it.

I want to use it to sweeten tea.

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com; January 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Domestic Diva: I follow on gfc

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com; January 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Anonymous: I love that they grow the honey away from traffic. I also love that so many people say it tastes good.

bpenajill@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous: I like you on FB.

bpenajill@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous: I signed up for emails through TT.

bpenajill@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Anonymous: I subscribe to you emails.

bpenajill@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Anonymous: I shared the contest on FB.

bpenajill@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Latoshia: The fact that it's raw - so much better for you! hpb157@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Latoshia: I liked you on facebook! hpb157@yahoo.com; January 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Anonymous: Reading that that the honey was produced in an area that makes the honey truely organinic really peaks my interest. In a world full of processed goods, it is nice to get things that seem like they are from your own back yard a.k.a. Canada.; January 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM
pumpkinmuffin3: Reading that that the honey was produced in an area that makes the honey truely organinic really peaks my interest. In a world full of processed goods, it is nice to get things that seem like they are from your own back yard a.k.a. Canada.; January 11, 2011 at 9:36 PM
jdjmcc: "Chrystalized honey preserves natural goodness and doesn't drip." Sound like it would spread nicely on toast! jdjmcc@aol.com; January 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM
jdjmcc: I subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter!
jdjmcc@aol.com; January 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM
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jdjmcc@aol.com; January 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM
shelbers434: I learned "Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive)."

I didn't realize that would make sucha difference and would love to see what it tastes like!

snugles4433@Hotmail.com; January 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Penny: I really like the fact that the hives are so far away from anything sprayed w/ pesticides - I always wondered how honey can be considered "organic". I really want to try this honey.; January 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Penny: I've been a subscriber to the TT newsletter for a while. I've even purchased items from them.; January 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Jay: What I like best is that it is organic and would feel good giving it to the family.
rbjj32825[at]lycos[dot]com; January 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Michelle Smith: I like that it is produced by bees allowed to gather honey from a variety of pollens--organic ones, too! :); January 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Michelle Smith: I receive the TT newsletter.; January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Michelle Smith: I am your Google Friend Follower.; January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Michelle Smith: I like your Facebook page.; January 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Michelle Smith: I follow you on Twitter.; January 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Michelle Smith: I am following Tropical Traditions on Twitter, too.; January 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
tarter95: The color does not say Honey...but I hear this brand tastes really great!1
tarter95 at hotmail dot com; January 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM
tarter95: GFC follower.
tarter95 at hotmail dot com; January 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM
tarter95: I subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter.
tarter95 at hotmail dot com; January 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Unknown: I like that the hives are far away from anything that is sprayed with pesticides.; January 13, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Wendi: I'd love to win this product. I just recently got a couple of big jars of Cococut Oil from Tropical Traditions...I'd love to try the raw honey since I use lots of honey in baking {and it's a great soother for sore throats}.; January 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Wendi: I'm one of your "Google friends" :); January 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Rachel: I'd love to win this! I found out just how difficult it is to certify honey organic - I've always thought it was kind of a crock (organic honey, considering a bee can go wherever she wants!)

arizonarachel at hotmail dot com; January 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Rachel: I subscribed!

arizonarachel at hotmail dot com; January 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Rachel: I'm a new follower

arizonarachel at hotmail dot com; January 14, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Rachel: I'm a new email subscriber

arizonarachel at hotmail dot com; January 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Anonymous: It is nice that the bees collect so far away from traffic and pollution!

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Anonymous: I love that it's natural and doesn't drip; January 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Anonymous: subscribed to TT; January 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Jennifer: Found your page from the LambAround blog! I found it interesting that Truly raw honeys do not deteriorate with age, but like fine wines, continue to age and develop into more complex tastes. I did not know that until I visited their website. Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!; January 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM
eclairre: I'm a Peanut Butter fiend. I eat it daily, so I'd love to try the TT Peanut Butter!; January 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM
eclairre: I subscribe to the TT Newsletter.; January 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Unknown: I learned that the bees are kept far, far away from traffic and pollutants. Interesting. Also interesting how difficult it is to get honey certified as organic!; January 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Unknown: I subscribe to the TT newsletter; January 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Unknown: I follow your blog via GFC!; January 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM
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Unknown: I am your Facebook fan; January 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM
matt4melis: I love that "the beehives must be placed in isolated areas miles from the dense population, industry, traffic congestion, and farm fields treated with chemicals and landfills"

I'd love to win because it's delicious and organic.

matt4melis at hotmail dot com; January 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM
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matt4melis at hotmail dot com; January 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM
the Mcclanahan 7: I thought it was interesting about the heating process, we buy our honey locally. I wonder if they heat theirs.; January 21, 2011 at 1:02 AM
the Mcclanahan 7: I follow you with GFC.; January 21, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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Ashley R: This comment has been removed by the author.; January 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Ashley R: What I found interesting is that Raw Honey will continue to age and develop into more complex tastes. I really want to win because I have an awesome recipe for Honey Cornbread that I'd like to make with this honey!
reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com; January 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Ashley R: Subscribed to the TT newsletter!
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Katherine: I learned that the honey isn't heated for processing - only enough for it to flow.
Katherine
peachykeen817 at hotmail dot com; January 21, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Anonymous: I like that this honey is organic and not exposed to high temperatures.
That kind of processing makes a big difference!
oliviam77@yahoo.com; January 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Anonymous: I subscribe to the newsletter.
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