The husband in the kitchen with the screwdriver

How to crack a water coconut.
Step 1. Using a hammer, drive a nail into the outside of the coconut
Step 2. Same method, but now attempt to drive a knife into the coconut
Step 3. Watch your husband shake his head as if your attempts are pathetic
Step 4. Husband drives big screwdriver into coconut – Success.

I found this coconut at Harvest Time my favorite little grocery store down the street. I was unsure what made a water coconut a water coconut except that it looked different than the hairy variety I am accustomed. And recognizing that coconut water is all the rage, I brought it home to experiment.



For some unknown reason I have had trouble getting into Battle Frozen Treat – crazy really, considering it has been in the high 90s for weeks. But I think the heat has basically kept me completely out of the mood to cook. But tonight, with water coconut in hand I made my first frozen treat. A Watermelon and Coconut Water drink. Garnished with mint.

It really is a good looking drink and refreshing. And since coconut water is “nature’s Gatorade” it is also hydrating. Nothing to it. Fresh, sweet watermelon in the blender with coconut water. Add ice and blend until the ice is mostly crushed.

Hmmm. Given how hydrating this drink is, maybe I should add a little booze. Low calories, nice and healthy…and with all the hydrating qualities...a cocktail without the hangover.