savor a coconut

The first step in handling a coconut is getting through the tough outer shell... it’s important to open the coconut in such a way so that you can save the coconut water - Karen Sorenson, Holistically Engineered

Coconuts are all the rage -- and for good reason…  They’re nutritious, versatile, and just plain yummy. Pick up a whole coconut next time you’re at the store and have a little fun with it (If you don’t think smashing a coconut sounds like fun, you’ve probably never tried it!)

Sure, making your own coconut water, chips, etc is a bit more work than buying them pre-packaged, but it’s probably easier than you think. And really, who needs all that packaging anyway when nature provides the perfect packaging already?

Visit Karen’s post on using a whole coconut for tips and recipes for using a whole coconut. While you're at it, help your school win our current challenge!