There, he fell in love with the fresh tropical fruits:
And today, whenever we are in the store, he asks for them. Mango is a huge favorite, but fresh young thai coconuts top his list. Besides tasting great, they are high in potassium (much more than a banana) and other minerals.
Young coconuts (the whitish, pale brown ones) are much softer and easier to enjoy than the harder dark brown ones we had to pound with a hammer and chisel when I was a child. To cut into a coconut, use a large knife (a butcher knife if you have one) and (have an adult) make a cut on an angle. Cut around the top until you have a "lid" that will fold back.
Add your favorite straw and sip away.
When you are done sipping the coconut juice, use a spoon to scoop out the soft "meat" and ENJOY!
Makes us feel like we're back on the beach.
Okay, just a little bit...
Everybody needs a little wishful thinking now and again. :)
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