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Janet

In article >, says...
>
> Has anyone here used this? I know it is widely used in raw, vegan foods but
> I didn't try it until recently. I was looking for a toast spread but this
> isn't going to be it! Reminded me of what a piece of chalk would taste like
> if dipped in coconut extract. I tried it twice. First time I couldn't get
> much out of the jar because it had just arrived, was very cold and hard as a
> rock. Second time, I tried warming it but... Ick.
>
> Tried it again today. Thin layer under some margarine. Thankfully I did
> finally find some that I can eat that tastes good. And then a think layer
> of orange marmalade. Had to gag it down. The chalkiness and coconut flavor
> took over everything else.
>
> I wound up tossing it. It was that bad. I just don't want to try using it
> in something else and ruining that. I know some people love the stuff so
> much that they eat it straight up with a spoon. I just can't see how.
>
> If you use it... How do you use it? What do you put it in?
>
> Thanks.

One of my DILs uses a lot of it, but only cooked. She uses it for
roasting meat or potatoes or vegetables, and in baking.

Janet UK