Baked, Potato Rounds

I wasn't really sure what to call this recipe.  These are sort of a cross between a potato chip and a french fry. They are baked, they are potatoes, and they are round hence Baked Potato Rounds.  Apparently I am not feeling all that creative this morning but there you go.  But whatever it is called, my family loves this recipe!

You will need: 

3-4 medium potatoes

3 Tablespoons coconut oil

Salt

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  While it is heating scrub your potatoes and cut them into slices.  I used a knife but a mandolin is a great tool for this.  You can peel your potatoes if you want, I don't bother.  (Of course these are potatoes we grew in our own garden... I peel store bought potatoes).

Line a rimmed baking pan with foil.  Then coat the foil with the coconut oil.  With the coconut oil the potatoes both bake and "fry" in the pan.  I love coconut oil!  I may have mentioned that.

 Spread your coconut oil rubbed pan with the potato rounds.  Spread them out fairly evenly.

Salt to taste and pop them in the oven.  After about 20 minutes, flip the potatoes over with a spatula.  Don't be too concerned if you don't get them all flipped.  Cook another 20 minutes or so until they are the consistency you like.

We like them just starting to brown.  The darker brown ones around the edges of the pan in the above picture are crisp like potato chips (but if they are cut thick they are hard to bite into).  The rest of the potatoes are just starting to blister on top giving them a crisp outside and a soft fluffy center much like a french fry.

You can use this same technique for potatoes cut into fry shapes or wedges, they just take longer to cook which is why I like to use the potato rounds.

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Winter Coconut Oil & Vitamin E Oil Lotion

The extreme cold we are having has made the air so dry that my hands and feet keep cracking.  Moisturizers help some but what I really need is protection from the drying air and this lotion recipe does the trick.

You will need coconut oil and Vitamin E oil.

You will also need some way to combine them.  I used a immersion (stick) mixer/blender but a stand mixer with a whisk or even a fork will do.

The recipe depends on how thick you want the lotion.  If you want a fairly liquid lotion try 1 cup coconut oil and 1 tablespoon Vitamin E oil.  For a thicker lotion cut the Vitamin E oil to 1 teaspoon.  You may want to start with a teaspoon and decide if you want a thinner lotion before adding more.  I also added some lemon essential oil but the essential oil is optional.  The coconut smells wonderful on its own. The lemon with the coconut smells like a tropical drink which made me think of summer and (since our high today will be below zero) that made me happy.

Put the oils together and mix until fully emulsified and you cannot feel  solid coconut oil bits in the lotion.  If you are having trouble getting the solid coconut oil to blend nicely with the Vitamin E oil, warm them a bit. You can put the bottom of the mixing bowl into another bowl of hot water.  Make sure to not get any water into your mixing bowl. The heat from the water will heat the mixing bowl and melt any stubborn coconut oil.

Add your essential oils if using and mix until incorporated.  With my immersion mixer the whole mixing process was only a few minutes.  Store in an air tight jar.

Use on your hands and feet as needed.  Remember this is not a moisturizer.  There is nothing in this recipe that will draw moisture to your skin.  This is a moisture barrier to prevent the moisture already in your skin from escaping to the dry air.  Also, since it is made of oil, it can make your skin slippery.  You may want to wear socks on your feet for a little while after applying.  This is a very healing lotion full of wonderful micro nutrients and other goodies that are good for you and your skin.

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Review and Giveaway - Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

I love coconut oil.  There I said it. The secret is out.  I cook with it and create with it.  I love the way it feels, smells, and tastes.  I love that I can substitute it for shortening.  I love that it is a solid at room temperature and has a high smoke point.  I love that it is a naturally occurring, plant based source of saturated fat.  I love that it feels silky smooth on my skin and works great in bath and beauty products.  I could go on and on.

And I really love that the wonderful folks over at Tropical Traditions sent me a 32 oz jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.  Now for the required disclosure.  Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. 

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We use a lot of coconut oil in our home.  And I must confess this is not the first time I have used Tropical Traditions' Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.  Tropical Traditions' coconut oil is wonderful! It has a wonderful coconut scent, light and clean, not overpowering.  More information about virgin coconut oil can be found here.

Tropical Traditions' Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is smooth and creamy, melting beautifully in my hand. The first thing I did after opening the jar, well, and after enjoying its wonderful aroma, was smooth a little on the back of my chapped hands.  Oh what a relief!  It left my hands smooth and soft; so much better than most of the sticky moisturizers laying around the house.  

I will be using this in my next batch of Coconut Oil Bath Fizzies.  Look for a number of new coconut oil based recipes (both food and bath/body) in the upcoming weeks here at Cats on the Homestead.  For more on How to Use Coconut Oil click here.

Now for the giveaway.  Tropical Traditions is giving away to one of my lovely readers a 32oz jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.  You don't want to miss out.  Enter below and good luck!

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Congratulations Patti!

Tropical Traditions will be contacting you by email to gather your shipping information. The coconut oil prize will be coming directly from Tropical Traditions.

Thank you to everyone who entered my first giveaway!  I hope this was a lot of fun for everyone.  Enjoy that coconut oil Patti!