tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post2993377901035391649..comments2023-12-11T14:02:25.111+01:00Comments on My Little Expat Kitchen: Coconut lovemagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-44195431634248534412014-05-27T16:01:39.832+02:002014-05-27T16:01:39.832+02:00It didn't sound dismissive at all! Given a cho...It didn't sound dismissive at all! Given a choice, I would live in Europe, too! :) Mark and I will expect you and S. at our doorstep sometime in the near future! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-69948201576674122072014-05-27T16:00:45.675+02:002014-05-27T16:00:45.675+02:00Thanks, Liz - found it on Amazon and am going to t...Thanks, Liz - found it on Amazon and am going to try the new Whole Foods when it opens. The creamed coconut sounds really good, too, so I am going to try that in something, as well.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-88012806663145162042014-05-27T01:46:46.282+02:002014-05-27T01:46:46.282+02:00Cocoa and Lavender,
If not in your local stores, ...Cocoa and Lavender,<br /><br />If not in your local stores, Amazon has a wonderful non-sweetened coconut in several variations: it is 'Let's do Organic" brand.<br /><br />I buy fine shredded as will as the "cream".<br /><br />Just search "Let's do Organic".<br /><br />I'm in rural Northwest Montana and my local grocer has all so I must believe that it Lizhttp://www.beardogco.com/theroadhomenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-14178291073035877242014-05-26T14:32:04.975+02:002014-05-26T14:32:04.975+02:00I just love coconut and can't wait to try this...I just love coconut and can't wait to try this. This looks super smooth and delicious! Layla @ Brunch Time Bakerhttp://brunchtimebaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-6620067109660619912014-05-26T12:41:12.270+02:002014-05-26T12:41:12.270+02:00I had to go over and read your interview Magda! It...I had to go over and read your interview Magda! It was so nice to learn more about you! :D BTW I am totally with you on the love of coconut. It's one of my favourite ingredients :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-10634643776484314822014-05-25T19:16:17.175+02:002014-05-25T19:16:17.175+02:00I didn't mean to sound dismissive of the other...I didn't mean to sound dismissive of the other parts of the US. It's just that I'm such fan of NYC from all the movies I've seen. I blame it on Woody Allen :) I would LOVE to visit other places too. San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, and I would love to visit you and Mark in Arizona!!! :) xoxmagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-42304615312570405892014-05-25T18:15:49.657+02:002014-05-25T18:15:49.657+02:00You MUST visit the U.S. someday. I think you would...You MUST visit the U.S. someday. I think you would love San Francisco, but also Boston and Chicago. And I have to put in a plug for the Southwest - it is so incredibly diverse a landscape, and so beautiful! At least come visit! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-48811599312713649172014-05-25T18:14:28.982+02:002014-05-25T18:14:28.982+02:00That is what I thought. Only the U.S. would sell r...That is what I thought. Only the U.S. would sell ridiculous amounts of sweetened coconut! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-50809543362203374512014-05-25T14:39:07.270+02:002014-05-25T14:39:07.270+02:00Here in the Netherlands, as well as in Greece as a...Here in the Netherlands, as well as in Greece as a matter of fact, the supermarkets only sell unsweetened coconut, so that's what I use. I hope you enjoy it!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-89971990957514530312014-05-24T20:31:17.742+02:002014-05-24T20:31:17.742+02:00Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm gla...Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoy my recipes and blog. My best wishes to you as well!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-12724161712564595292014-05-24T20:30:24.300+02:002014-05-24T20:30:24.300+02:00Thanks Joumana. I'm glad you like it!Thanks Joumana. I'm glad you like it!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-84807986150816954192014-05-24T20:29:44.530+02:002014-05-24T20:29:44.530+02:00Hi David! Hmm I've never been to the US and to...Hi David! Hmm I've never been to the US and to be honest the only city that really appeals to me is NYC. I don't think I could ever live in the US though, but who knows what the future holds... :)magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-66081086782372763772014-05-24T20:27:57.769+02:002014-05-24T20:27:57.769+02:00Inesa, I use the egg whites to make omelettes or m...Inesa, I use the egg whites to make omelettes or meringues. magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-2521801447013259002014-05-24T07:03:08.537+02:002014-05-24T07:03:08.537+02:00You could use the whites for coconut macaroons. Th...You could use the whites for coconut macaroons. They are yummy, particularly if you love coconut. You could sprinkle them on your ice cream for some crunch! Book Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066719746544448681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-84083375080758369002014-05-24T07:00:16.104+02:002014-05-24T07:00:16.104+02:00I enjoyed reading the interview. As an Australian,...I enjoyed reading the interview. As an Australian, I love that our country has been enriched with migrants for so long we can find any cuisine we wish to eat. My particular love is Mediterranean, and I found your blog long ago looking for the Gemista. I've tried a few more of your 'basic' recipes, those favourites of your childhood. They are so delicious. Your instructions and Book Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066719746544448681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-66648933294732431192014-05-23T19:01:28.584+02:002014-05-23T19:01:28.584+02:00Magda, your last posts are right up my alley! I ad...Magda, your last posts are right up my alley! I admit coconut was not really on my list of favorites, but I am coming around. Like the new design of the blog and wish I could do these things myself as well!Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-23612828718555945832014-05-23T16:19:26.734+02:002014-05-23T16:19:26.734+02:00P.S. - I forgot to say that I enjoyed the article ...P.S. - I forgot to say that I enjoyed the article in the New Diaspora. If considering other cities for living, has anyplace in the U.S. made your list of possibilities?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-9952343593654813672014-05-23T16:15:28.522+02:002014-05-23T16:15:28.522+02:00I love coconut. So does Mark. This will be a perfe...I love coconut. So does Mark. This will be a perfect ending for any number of our Asian meals. I have one question - and I think I know the answer - is your coconut unsweetened? Here in the States, we are offered both, and the unsweetened is harder to find than the sweet. Thanks, Magda - I will report back when I have made this! ~ DavidCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-60309972263219166882014-05-22T23:51:06.596+02:002014-05-22T23:51:06.596+02:00I too have made This recipe from the perfect scoop...I too have made This recipe from the perfect scoop and loved. It, it was a success. So creamy this ice cream. Now... If you're doing so many ice creams I'm sure you end up with tons of egg whites. What do you do with them? I am stopped from making more ice cream because I know the egg whites will go to waste!Inêsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819433594580335480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-62347115382056288352014-05-22T22:23:06.260+02:002014-05-22T22:23:06.260+02:00Liz — oh that's such a compliment coming from ...Liz — oh that's such a compliment coming from you! Thank yous o much for your nice words. I hope you get the chance to make this ice cream, you will not regret it :)<br /><br />john — Hanoi... that sounds so far away! You must make it, homemade is always the best.<br /><br />Ondina Maria — for me, ice cream is an all-weather dessert. I even eat it during winter I love it so much. Can't magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-43127218416803680222014-05-22T19:01:16.257+02:002014-05-22T19:01:16.257+02:00What a great post! I am coconut obsessed and don&#...What a great post! I am coconut obsessed and don't understand when people don't like it :) This ice cream looks SO delicious!!We are not Marthahttp://wearenotmartha.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-28918508390558532652014-05-22T13:40:05.715+02:002014-05-22T13:40:05.715+02:00wow, Magda--so much more than coconut to love abou...wow, Magda--so much more than coconut to love about this post. I am thrilled to have the recipe for the chocolate shell--which I've not made before and have long wanted to. Your new header and font changes are terrific. And I enjoyed your interview at New Diaspora. Congratulations! Nancynancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-88912000068162238232014-05-22T12:06:15.155+02:002014-05-22T12:06:15.155+02:00around here we are back to winter. Actually, it wa...around here we are back to winter. Actually, it was snowing at Serra da Estrela, the highest portuguese peak - tourists were surprised by the snow, lol!<br />So, no ice-cream so far, we still want comfort food! Who would imagine that our atlantic warm coast with still have bad weather by this time of the year?Ondina Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844367497014071099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-61497554200351457992014-05-22T00:27:06.264+02:002014-05-22T00:27:06.264+02:00Coconut ice cream is always one of my favourites a...Coconut ice cream is always one of my favourites and every time I eat it I'm reminded of the gorgeous stuff I ate by the lake in Hanoi. I really ought to make it at home more often.john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-62398646252864857442014-05-22T00:23:14.672+02:002014-05-22T00:23:14.672+02:00Magda,
First...I LOVE the new design...header is ...Magda,<br /><br />First...I LOVE the new design...header is beautiful and the fonts and social icons fit right in. I'm a computer programmer but don't do much graphics, but I know good graphics when I see them and this is very good!<br /><br />Now to the ice cream. I am on a coconut kick myself: pineapple-coconut-ginger frozen bars (popsicles). I don't have an ice cream machine Lizhttp://www.beardogco.com/theroadhomenoreply@blogger.com