When was the last time you had coconut?
I grew up in a tropical country and basically had access to coconut all year round. As a kid, I had two trees in my backyard, My dad would pick them for the family to enjoy. Sadly, those trees were destroyed by a hurricane.
My mom would make several treats from the mature coconuts. We would also blend it to make coconut milk to add flavor to our dishes. It’s safe to say, coconut was always in my kitchen.
To this day, it’s my belief that any
sauce made with coconut milk, must be good and flavorful. Lol!
I’ve been living away from “home” and away from tropical climate for many years. To this day, I really miss them. Whenever I see coconuts, I go “nuts”. Lol! Usually if I travel to another tropical or even sub-tropical country, I go in search for the gem.
I occasionally see them at my supermarket. They’re usually imported from the Philippines or Vietnam. I recently bought three of them from a supermarket that I don’t often visit. My family enjoyed the water and the flesh. Ofcourse, I had to do a “coco photshoot”.
Coconut water is very healthy, refreshing and nutritious. I’m usually reluctant to buy it canned or boxed. Though having it natural, no additives, no preservatives, is clearly the best way, there is also something special about drinking water from a freshly picked coconut. I haven’t had that experience in a long time. In the meantime, I enjoy finding them by the supermarkets.
Do you have access to coconuts where you are located ? Are they imported or naturally grown there?
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