and other tropical fruits. I’d like to omit prunes entirely. Oh, and it must be meatless. Can someone help me create a recipe? (5 replies, last updated by CindyJ April 11, 2007)

Made a most triumphant return to Tropical Chinese last week. I hadnt been for dinner there in probably 2 years, instead choosing to go for their dim sum on weekends. Im glad my buddies wanted to go because it was a great... (4 replies, last updated by nikklos May 3, 2009)

These saturated tropical oil have the useful property of being solid at higher temperatures than most other oils, and even butter and lard. For example it is easier to make puff pastry with such fats, because the temperture... (6 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong June 20, 2006)

cooked in it don’t taste particularly good. I once bought into the supposed “truth” that tropical oils went straight to your arteries. Whoops – now they are being marketed as health foods (which is... (12 replies, last updated by Miss Needle April 4, 2007)

), but this year I’m going with LORD OF THE FLIES. Yup, it’s gonna be bodypaint, cleverly modified British school uniforms, britpop and punkrock, rock rock rock. Tropical desert island/jungle theme. With just a touch... (14 replies, last updated by Clams247 April 11, 2003)

I know, I know it’s a “proprietary blend” of juices and spices, but ... if I could just somehow re-create the roast pork they serve... yummmmm...... Any ideas anyone? I wrote to Pollo Tropical inquiring as to the... (12 replies, last updated by eimac March 25, 2002)

of the various fats and oils and their make-up. I won’t quote the entire section on tropical oils, but she mentions the benefits of lauric acid (which is found in high concentrations in tropical oils and in mother’s... (12 replies, last updated by Phil November 7, 2005)

Newman’s Own cookies are made with palm fruit oil. The package states that it is not hydrogenated and is lower in saturated fat than butter, palm kernel oil and coconut oil. I’ve always heard so many negatives things... (1 reply, last updated by biltong March 7, 2006)

It even more regrettable in this instance because I actually agree with what seems to be their underlying agenda: promoting the idea that saturated tropical oils/fats are healthier than they were given credit for being when... (4 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler April 27, 2006)

Looking for a source of expeller pressed coconut oil in the Lakewood, Long Beach area. I am transportation challenged so I would like to find something close to the Lakewood mall because I must use public transportation. (9 replies, last updated by ozbuc February 27, 2009)

I love it with fresh blanched green beans. Toss with sesame oil and a little s&p. Yum! (8 replies, last updated by KRS May 8, 2006)

Greek, Spanish, Italian...It doesn’t matter. I’m just looking for a delicious, fruity extra-virgin olive oil..preferably available at supermarkets or ethnic stores. Thanks! (15 replies, last updated by myrjala September 15, 2009)

Recently the GF & I had dinner on a Friday nite at Sabor Tropical. Sabor has a very authentic diverse Brasilian menu as compared to nearby Malagueta which is more “brazilian influenced” than strictly authentic. Sabor... (4 replies, last updated by Puddle March 23, 2004)

will deep fry in olive oil, and use of tropical oils or animal fats won’t fly any more. (40 replies, last updated by fara July 28, 2008)

Recently relocated to the tropics and finding my olive oils becoming rancid or “off” rather quickly ... will keeping opened (or unopened) bottles in the fridge help? Or, to put it another way, will storing olive oil... (6 replies, last updated by foodfirst June 6, 2002)