I've Got a Lov-e-ly Coconut

liftingandlipstick

. . . tweedle dee dee, there it is, standing by itself . . .

Anyway, I was given a whole coconut this afternoon. Hairy and everything. I love love LOVE coconut, but . . . I can't just crack it open and go at it with a spoon, right? OR CAN I!?!? What can I do with a whole coconut?

Sharky1964

How to open a coconut
http://www.howtoopenacoconut.com/

Unopened coconuts store well in the refrigerator for several weeks. Firm coconut meat will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or may be frozen for 8 to 12 months. Freshly grated coconut will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Soft coconut meat and milk should be refrigerated and used within a day.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he618

Lots of coconut recipes on link
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blfruit19.htm