first young coconut

[ferb]

and I love it. I've got the name of the company selling them so in the new year I'm going to contact to see if I can purchase directly from them. I actually found them at the local walmart ($2.97 what a shocker as I thought they would fetch $8+/-). the meat is interesting dd hasn't tried it but she's not to fond of the coconut water. more for me I say. ds only dipped his finger in the liquid (he's not much on new experiences). now i'm looking for recipes to try out that calls for fresh coconut meat/water.
all in all I give this a 4 out of 4 star.:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

here's what i love to do when i'm not fasting:

take the water and meat of the young coconut and blend them together with either cinnamon or nutmeg and sip... it's like a thick egg nog (but doesn't really taste like egg nog)... i adore this!!!

[ReneeH]

Meeeee Toooo!!!! I *LOVE* um!!!! Too bad you don't live here in Texas!!! I found them for $1.08 a piece! $8.67 per box, which contains 9!!!! Fabulous deal!!! :)

[lovenlife]

I just found a place that sells them by the case for twelve dollars a case of 9! Wooohoooo Lotsa ice cream n goodie stuff on the waaaaayy!

[beckyh]

I want to buy some, but I am not sure what to look for, when I buy the brown ones at the store there is hardley any water in them. So what kind of coconuts should I get? I just was looking on line and there is a place in Florida that sells young green coconuts by the case, (12) for $27.00. Do I want these kinds of coconuts, or the brown kind? I want to make ice cream, and things, so i want to make sure i get the right kind so that i can use it all! :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

they are white! i'll link you to an image (http://www.melissas.com/_resources/img/MediaCache/74fd3c986bb2498b9e8bfc8c40418e00/128671817083932435_400_0_0_0_False_Color%20%5BEmpt y%5D.jpg)

[beckyh]

they are white! i'll link you to an image (http://www.melissas.com/_resources/img/MediaCache/74fd3c986bb2498b9e8bfc8c40418e00/128671817083932435_400_0_0_0_False_Color%20%5BEmpt y%5D.jpg)

Thanks Aleesha! Now I just need to find them!! where can I find them? I guess I should try Wal-mart.

[RawHorizons]

They are hard to find here,I got lucky and found some at a local store,(Harris teeters) for 2.99$ a piece,then they quit selling them :( .Everythings exspensive here ,so I thought that was a bargin.1.08$ Renee, im so envious lol
Anyhow I went to a Chinese store and I found them,same price but I was happy to know I could count on them being here.Check out those kinda stores,or call around or,some stores if you ask them to stock them ,they will.
Good Luck...

Heres my fav recipe ,I love love love this:
Vanillia Milkshake
1 Coconut(meat&water)
1 half frozen banana
4 dates
2 T honey or whatever Raw stuff ya want to sub
half a Vanilla Bean or 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
Blend untill smooth
I add Ice to make it super cold and thick Like a shake

[RawHorizons]

oops thats one and a half banana on that Milkshake :eek:

[Aleesha Sattva]

try calling your local grocery stores and markets and see if they can order them in for you. that's what i do. i pay way more than you folks do... but it's still better than buying them individually.

i pay around $23 a case right now... (9 in a case) - but hey... i'm worth it!

[Mikey_H]

When it comes to Thai Coconuts I'm like all the above posters...
The price is WORTH the nutritional benefits.

I've even gone as far as purchasing them organic online from Thailand. Expensive but our health is our greatest asset.. at least it is to me!

Even when I'm short on $$ for a day or two I'll get several coconuts... they almost give a "high", the experience of eating/drinking them is unbelievable.

[Evie]

Look in asian markets. They tend to be a alot cheaper and better qauilty. Young cocnuts are awesome in soothies and raw desserts!:)

[beckyh]

I am definetly going to call around and see where I can find some. I am going to be doing a cleanse or a fast starting January 1. So I wll look after that. Thanks for the information guys! And you are right, my health is so worth it!:)

[chelseydeann]

I bought a few coconuts and there was hardly any meat in them. Maybe less than 1/4cup between the 2! I live in Chicago, do you know of any online sources for good, meaty ones? Thanks!

[ferb]

The co that sells them (Melissa with a carrot logo) I found some products at my store I just have to take a UPC to the produce mng to see if they will stock them.

[imaquillen]

I found some yesterday at an asian market for $1.29 each. I also found quite a few other items a lot cheaper than traditional stores. I'll be doing a bit more of my shopping there, in the future.