RAW Living and Learning

In a previous post I hacked into my first young Thai coconut and said I'd share a post about some local green coconuts I was fortunate enough to get. Effortless foraging for this coconut involved watching the tree trimmers cut down the neighbor's coconuts and then mustering up enough courage to ask the man for 6 coconuts. I used a hacksaw to saw off the stem, then I hammered a screw driver into the top. Turned it upside down over a strainer and decided to use the coconut water in a simple 4 ingredient raw soup. Raw Cucumber Soup by Elizabeth @ rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com Water from 1 green Florida coconut (or young Thai) 1 large cucumber 1 sprig of fresh dill 2-3 soaked and pitted Medjool dates Blend all of the ingredients in a blender and enjoy! You can imagine how wonderful this tasted on a hot and humid summer day. +JMJ+ Today I am grateful for effortless foraging.

Ok , I am going nuts here in South Florida looking at all of the green coconuts in the trees and wondering how the heck I can get some. I want them for the coconut water. I have been wanting to add fresh coconut water to my raw diet for quite some time. I am a bit afraid to knock on people's doors and ask them if I can cut down their coconuts. I found water Kefir grains so I can make my own non-dairy kefir with these water grains and coconut water. I added the water Kefir grains to my store...check them out. Now I just need some coconuts!!  Anyway, if you too want young coconuts but don't live in a tropical climate, check out this web site: http://www. florida -coconuts.com/index. php Here is the direct link for the products they sell. They even have coconut pencil holders! http://www. florida -coconuts.com/ produtos . php Peace and have a great raw day! ~ JMJ ~ Today I am grateful for my 3 red cherry tomatoes that I picked from one of my potted plants. I am just...