All posts tagged: coconut

espresso granitas with coconut cream

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coconut / desserts / drinks

for when you want coffee, and dessert, and an icy thing. you can have it all. this if from a recipe i found over at smitten kitchen, and changed to suit my needs ever so slightly. here’s how i made it: 1 c. espresso (i used stovetop) 1/ t4sp good vanilla (optional) 2 tbsp sugar dissolve sugar in hot espresso, then put in the fridge to cool. once cooled, put in a shallow freezer-safe dish. […]

mango coconut mousse

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if you want a lazy, summery, fresh tasting dessert that doesn’t involve turning on the oven then i suggest you make this. 1 can good full fat organic coconut milk 2 small mangoes, peeled and cut in pieces a heaped 1/8 c. sugar zest of 1 lime Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. divide between 4 glasses or bowls and refrigerate for atleast an hour. all done.

anniversary treats!

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whoa! it’s been NICE OUT. sunny! hot! sunny! not raining! luckily my anniversary happened to be during this sunny spell. we ate tasty treats all day. breakfast! coconut almond yogurt with blueberries, sourdough toast, coffee with chocolate. what to snack? oh! why not an artichoke! …the remains also HEY IS IT HOT OUT? WANT A COFFEE? too hot? granita with coconut cream! not pictured, homemade gnocchi. great day, real recipes to come!