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HD 211 – Coconut Water Toffee

Recipe for Coconut Water, Pistachio and Cherry Toffee.

This delicious coconut syrup toffee is unique and addictive. It was quite by accident that this recipe came into being, one of those wonderful experiences when you put whatever you have around into a pot and the result just comes out divine. The minerals in the coconut water give it a gently salty flavor which goes well with the buttery toffee effect.

This makes a great Christmas treat and would be also delicious if it was dipped in chocolate for extra delight.

Coconut, Pistachio and Cherry Toffee

Coconut, Pistachio and Cherry Toffee

This delicious coconut syrup toffee is unique and addictive. It was quite by accident that this recipe came into being, one of those wonderful experiences when you put whatever you have around into a pot and the result just comes out divine. The minerals in the coconut water give it a gently sal ...

Cherry-Pecan Ambrosia Pompoms

Cherry-Pecan Ambrosia Pompoms

Cherries and pecans are both incredibly high in antioxidants and the coconut cream and oil in these tasty pompoms are also very good for you. These are easy to make and hard to stop eating! They remind me of Santa's Whiskers Christmas cookies ... they taste like fresh wintery snowballs, especial ...

Coconut Water for Health, Beauty, Longevity and More

Coconut Water for Health, Beauty, Longevity and More

The best way to get your coconut water is fresh from a tree in the tropics. If you can't I have found that coconut water makes a great probiotic and making pasteurized coconut water into coconut kefir is a great way to be sure you get the best from your coconut water. Bruce Fife, N.D. is ...

Fried Bananas and Cream

Fried Bananas and Cream

Now this is a delicious, simple and tasty treat. An old favorite from distantly remembered escapades in S.E. Asia where banana pancakes are a backpackers delight. Serves 2 2 very ripe bananas 2 T coconut oil whipped cream lime zest Method: Slice the bananas about 1/2 cm thick on ...

Coconut Crusted Prawns with Mandarin

Coconut Crusted Prawns with Mandarin

A few years ago I was the Executive Chef for The Strand, a boutique historical hotel in Yangon Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). I had a great time reworking the menu to use local produce and really got to know the markets of Rangoon. This was one of our favorite appetizers--it even got written up in Conde ...

Wild Fennel and Eggplant Bake

Wild Fennel and Eggplant Bake

This is a recipe I was meaning to post a couple months ago, and am now doing so I can add it to www.amoderatelife.com's Tenth day of Bloggi-mas that I have been doing my best to be a part of this year. Today is casserole day. I made this for our Canadian Thanksgiving this year and it was a hit. It i ...

Burmese Semolina Cake

Burmese Semolina Cake

One of my favorite places to get this cake in Yangon is at at little hole-in-the-wall fresh coffee shop on Sule Pagoda Road. In Burmese this cake is called San Win Ma Kin. 1/2 c semolina (substitute cream of wheat) 1/2 c sugar 1 c coconut cream 1 c warm water 3 eggs (beaten) 1/4 t salt 2 ...