Wondrous Nature's Gift: Coconut, Part 1 of 2

In Sanskrit language, coconut means “the tree which provides all the necessities of life.” Coconut juice can be consumed fresh as is, or used in cooking. The flesh can be used fresh or dried in various confectionaries and desserts such as macaroons, coconut pie, etc. We can easily make coconut milk ourselves, buy or prepare finely grated coconut flesh, then mix it with warm water. Lightly squeeze the grounded coconut flesh to extract the milk. There are many useful household products that can be made from the coconut shells such as bowls, lanterns, water ladles. They’re very sturdy and eco-friendly! In summer, using dried coconut leaves to build a roof for a house or temporary shelter can help residence keep very cool.