DH arrived home last night after a week in the Dominican. Along with
some nice souveniers, he brought some neat food items. Included we
Dominican coffee, Dominican pure vanilla extract - clear and regular,
Baldom Salsa Picante hot sauce, and a shredded coconut of which I will
futher explain. His caddy was a fabulous individual and DH got to be
quite friendly with him. He told him of how I was a real foodie who
loved to cook and preserve things. His caddy was fascinated and told DH
of his wife's wonderful cooking. Then he showed DH how to harvest a
coconut with a maschette and drink the insides. His caddy arrived the
day of DH's departure with a large container of prepared cocout that his
wife had made as a gift to me! I took one taste of the coconut and was
in heaven. This is the *best* I've ever tasted. It is moist, rich,
creamy, and just downright delightful. They exchanged addresses so I'm
going to send her down some jam and salsa. I can't wait to do food and
recipe exchanges with her!