Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Do you all dry your own coconut in the dehydrator or buy it dried? Also, in Carol Alt's books she recommends Thai coconuts as easier to use because their shells are softer. Do any of you use that? Where is a good place to buy it? Thanks again! Elizabeth in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 aloha from Kieba in Hawaii...the Thai are softer and easier to open..more nutritious as well, they have great coconut water and soft jelly like meat they are everywhere here the young ones any which are like what the Thai get in their asian stores...this is where you can buy then I used to get them by the case in Kokomo Ind. at the Asian store Elizabeth Phillips <PhillipsFamily wrote: Do you all dry your own coconut in the dehydrator or buy it dried? Also, in Carol Alt's books she recommends Thai coconuts as easier to use because their shells are softer. Do any of you use that? Where is a good place to buy it? Thanks again! Elizabeth in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I only use young Thai coconuts. They are soft and creamy, and delicious by themselves or great in smoothies. I use it fresh and open them by cutting the husk off the top (pointy end) and then sawing in the same spot on the side until I can get the tip of my knife in. I drain the water and then twist my knife to split it all the way around. I then scoop out the " meat " with a spoon. They are so delicious! I go through about 8/week. I buy them at a local grocer that carries ethnic foods/produce. Lacey In a message dated 10/11/2006 6:52:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, PhillipsFamily writes: Do you all dry your own coconut in the dehydrator or buy it dried? Also, in Carol Alt's books she recommends Thai coconuts as easier to use because their shells are softer. Do any of you use that? Where is a good place to buy it? Thanks again! Elizabeth in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hey Lacey, do you know that coconut is a natural antibiotic? Take care. Sam laceapmom wrote: I only use young Thai coconuts. They are soft and creamy, and delicious by themselves or great in smoothies. I use it fresh and open them by cutting the husk off the top (pointy end) and then sawing in the same spot on the side until I can get the tip of my knife in. I drain the water and then twist my knife to split it all the way around. I then scoop out the " meat " with a spoon. They are so delicious! I go through about 8/week. I buy them at a local grocer that carries ethnic foods/produce. Lacey In a message dated 10/11/2006 6:52:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, PhillipsFamily writes: Do you all dry your own coconut in the dehydrator or buy it dried? Also, in Carol Alt's books she recommends Thai coconuts as easier to use because their shells are softer. Do any of you use that? Where is a good place to buy it? Thanks again! Elizabeth in NC Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 You guys are making me soooo hungry. Now I am craving coconut. I typically shop at my local co-op, but I don't recall seeing Thai coconut there. However, a Whole Foods market just opened not far from here. Maybe they care them. I will definitely check On 11/11/06, laceapmom <laceapmom wrote: > > > I only use young Thai coconuts. They are soft and creamy, and delicious by > themselves or great in smoothies. I use it fresh and open them by cutting > the > husk off the top (pointy end) and then sawing in the same spot on the side > until I can get the tip of my knife in. I drain the water and then twist > my > knife to split it all the way around. I then scoop out the " meat " with a > spoon. > They are so delicious! I go through about 8/week. I buy them at a local > grocer > that carries ethnic foods/produce. > > -- Gwendolyn Morgan Please Help: http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/gkm -- Everything will be okay in the end If it's not okay, it' s not the end. --- Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have looked for these also and have not yet found them - will try the ethnic grocery stores...unfortunately there are none in my town but I am sure I can find some not too far away. Can anyone tell me roughly how much do the coconuts usually cost, and is it difficult to get the meat out? Does it take very long? I often wonder that when I see recipes that call for 4 coconuts! Thanks, Carol Ann FREE Zensight Energy Healing Ebook & Spoon Bending Video! www.ZensightProcess.com/video.shtml I only use young Thai coconuts. They are soft and creamy, and delicious by themselves or great in smoothies. I use it fresh and open them by cutting the husk off the top (pointy end) and then sawing in the same spot on the side until I can get the tip of my knife in. I drain the water and then twist my knife to split it all the way around. I then scoop out the " meat " with a spoon. They are so delicious! I go through about 8/week. I buy them at a local grocer that carries ethnic foods/produce. Lacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 The Asian market I shop doesn't keep them in stock but will order them for me. I buy by the case. I have pictures of the method I use to open them here>> http://tinyurl.com/yc97ro I love young coconut and rarely use them as ingredients. I drink the water and eat the meat. It's yummy! Tommie http://reallyrawfood.com rawfood , " Elizabeth Phillips " <PhillipsFamily wrote: > > Thanks Lacey--I'll check around for them. > > Elizabeth in NC > - > laceapmom > rawfood > Saturday, November 11, 2006 10:45 AM > [sPAM] Re: [Raw Food] Coconut > > > > I only use young Thai coconuts. They are soft and creamy, and delicious by > themselves or great in smoothies. I use it fresh and open them by cutting the > husk off the top (pointy end) and then sawing in the same spot on the side > until I can get the tip of my knife in. I drain the water and then twist my > knife to split it all the way around. I then scoop out the " meat " with a spoon. > They are so delicious! I go through about 8/week. I buy them at a local grocer > that carries ethnic foods/produce. > > Lacey > > In a message dated 10/11/2006 6:52:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, > PhillipsFamily writes: > > Do you all dry your own coconut in the dehydrator or buy it dried? Also, in > Carol Alt's books she recommends Thai coconuts as easier to use because their > shells are softer. Do any of you use that? Where is a good place to buy it? > > Thanks again! > Elizabeth in NC > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Great instructions, Tommie. And they gave me a smile, too! Thanks bunches On 11/12/06, Tommie <jerushy wrote: > > The Asian market I shop doesn't keep them in stock but will order > them for me. I buy by the case. I have pictures of the method I use > to open them here>> http://tinyurl.com/yc97ro > > -- Gwendolyn Morgan Please Help: http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/gkm -- Everything will be okay in the end If it's not okay, it' s not the end. --- Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 In my area, north of Seattle, I pay anywhere from $.89 - $1.09. I will not pay more than $1.09 because it typically means they are having a hard time getting them and they are not all that good. I find them in a little tiny Asian market in my town, but luckily I live in a heavy ethnic town of Everett, Washington. We have Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, Philipino, Arab, Iraqi, Iranian, Russian, east Indian, just to mention a few ethnic specific stores. We are very fortunate. I have been blessed with knowing students from all the cultures and have met some parents and sampled their food. I find it very interesting the Russians were the most receptive to discussing raw food and the Vientamese only serve vegetarian to guests. Very thoughtful and sweet. I miss my job at school!!! poop. I want a new job! Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I've heard that anything imported from Thailand (if not all foreign countries?) has to be sprayed with a fungicide, and in coconuts this can seep through the husk into the meat/water. Anyone have any factual data on this? Jen rawfood , " Gwendolyn Morgan " <gmorgan17 wrote: > > Great instructions, Tommie. And they gave me a smile, too! Thanks bunches > > > > On 11/12/06, Tommie <jerushy wrote: > > > > The Asian market I shop doesn't keep them in stock but will order > > them for me. I buy by the case. I have pictures of the method I use > > to open them here>> http://tinyurl.com/yc97ro > > > > > > -- > Gwendolyn Morgan > Please Help: http://www.active.com/donate/tntwi/gkm > -- > Everything will be okay in the end If it's not okay, it' s not the end. --- > Unknown > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 A local raw food person here in the Seattle area made a solution of water and food coloring. She submered the coconuts in the solution for different lengths of time and even the one that were in there for a number of days did not show any coloring inside the coconut. What I don't understand is my co-op carries organic brown coconuts. Why not organic young? No one can give me an answer. I mean think about it, the white ones are just the brown ones picked earlier. I don't get it. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Sam, I did not know that!!! Wow! Do you have any links to more info on that? I have a dd that could use immune support. Thanks Lacey In a message dated 12/11/2006 10:48:36 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, skzawada writes: Hey Lacey, do you know that coconut is a natural antibiotic? Take care. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 There are some facts re: coconut here>> http://tinyurl.com/vdaf3 Tommie http://reallyrawfood.com rawfood , laceapmom wrote: > > > Sam, I did not know that!!! Wow! Do you have any links to more info on that? > I have a dd that could use immune support. > > Thanks > Lacey > > In a message dated 12/11/2006 10:48:36 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, > skzawada writes: > > Hey Lacey, do you know that coconut is a natural antibiotic? > Take care. > Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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