For years I have walked through the produce center and walked right by the coconuts.  I have always wanted to buy a coconut, but I had no idea how to open them or what to do with it once I got it open!  So awhile back, I set out to conquer  my fear of a coconut  To my surprise, it wasn’t that bad after all and was actually quite easy.  Yes it will take about 5 minutes to open and get the meat out, but it is well worth the effort!

Did you know that you can get all this from 1 coconut?  Coconut water, coconut milk, dehydrated coconut flakes or fresh coconut flakes, coconut flour, coconut butter/cream?  All these products for about $1.99 and a little work!

This week I am posting a 4 video series about coconuts.  You will learn the following:

• Video 1:  How to open up a coconut and get coconut water
• Video 2: How to make coconut milk and dehydrate coconut flakes
• Video 3:  How to make coconut flour
• Video 4:  How to make coconut butter or coconut cream

If you should have any questions about this first video, please feel free to leave them in the comment section below.