I’m all about the coconut. The milk, the water, the meat,
the oil, it’s all delicious on its own and it makes everything better. There is
nothing more refreshing than young coconut water; coconut milk and meat make
Thai curries, soups, and stirfrys spectacular. The Thais use the oil to create
wonderful bath and body products, and the shell is used for things from ladles
to jewelry to lamps. It is not only probably one of the most versatile foods in
Thailand, but it is also cheap. I cringe at the thought of going back to the
States and spending $3 for a fresh coconut after yoga. Don’t get me wrong, I
know I’ll fork over the money, I’ll just long for the days when I could get 10
for the same price.