Saving on the Best: Coconut Milk

Repost of http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/10/best-coconut-milk-options.html





I skimmed through all the comments, and learned:

• Organic is unneccesary.
• All coconut milk has to have water as an
• Amazon, www.azurestandard.com
• Natural Value is the only brand in BPA free cans.
•  $1.50 per 14 oz. can is a deal.

DIY options that can cut cost and avoid cans:

• combining equal parts unsweetened, grated coconut and boiling water. Then I let it sit for 10 minutes and strain it into a mason jar. To thin it out I just pour more hot water through the strainer with the coconut.
• Organic Creamed Coconut. This comes in a solid block, which you mix with hot water
• frozen coconut milk from local Asian stores- might have preservatives
• Tropical Traditions has a coconut cream concentrate that they claim you can mix with water to replace coconut milk. 

Bulk sources: Amazon, www.azurestandard.com

Steaming Spaghetti Squash

I first baked it, but then remembered that I should try not using my oven in the summer. So, steaming:

• Part the spaghetti squash lengthwise.
• Remove the seeds.
• Split it in half once again.
• Place the spaghetti squash in the steamer with its skin side up.
• Steam the spaghetti squash for about 20 minutes.
• Use a fork to see if it’s done...the rind should break and collapse easily.

Serve with meat sauce! Great replacement.  We love it!