cuckoo for coconuts=)

 

mmm...coconut waterrr...=)

 

my eyes are always peeled for coconuts at the local produce places i frequent. young coconuts are going for $2.99 at whole foods - not bad for a large glass of coconut water and meat for a tasty dessert!

"one groovy coconut" was just a dollar at a local produce junction - (not up to organic standards, but close-by, and once in awhile houses rare gems like groovy coconuts, mannn!)

don from the sunny raw kitchen and raw freedom community taught us how to open a coconut in a civilized manner during his stay.

here is john flaunting his coconuts.

"john, this is a family-friendly blog!"

truthfully, i'm the one who told him to do that. i'm like a 13 year-old girl at times...=)

but i'm also as mature as a coconut (?), making my family homemade milks and desserts.=)

 

mmm, coconut milk...

 

mmm, coconut cream parfaittt...=)

 

mmm...coconut creammm...

Coconut Cream

(adapted from Sweet Gratitude's Coconut Meringue)

3/4 C coconut milk*

2/3 C coconut meat from one young coconut

2/3 C cashews, soaked about 2 hours

2 T agave

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lemon juice

1/8 tsp salt

blend all in a high speed blender until smooth and creamy, then add:

1 T lecithin

2 T coconut oil or coconut butter

resume blending until fully incorporated. set in fridge until firm, ideally overnight. 

*coconut milk can be made by mixing one part fresh or dried coconut to three parts water. 

coconut cream tastes amazing with granola and pairs so smoothly with chocolate cream. 

mmm...leftovers...=)

Chocolate Cream

adapted from Heathy's Chocolate Nutless Creme

(serves 1-2)

one ripe large avocado

1/4 C agave

2 T water

1/2 tsp vanilla

pinch salt

1 T coconut oil, melted

5 heaping T cacao powder

in a high speed blender, blend first five ingredients well. add remaining ingredients, and continue to blend until smooth. chill for a few hours before serving. 

john describes the above like SAD chocolate pudding with whipped cream, but better!=)

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biggles enjoys raw desserts as much as we do (though her favorite is a simple dab of coconut oil).

 

 city-vegan's blueberry cheezecake ice creammmeow!=)

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who could leave the house in this blustery weather with entertainment like this at their fingertips?!

=)