13 Answers to “Cracking up laughing”

1. #  Andrea October 14, 2008 5:42 AM

   I purposefully don't buy coconuts because I have no idea how to open them. But in the back of my mind I think I remember something about alton brown and a rubber mallet. I can't be sure. As usual, it all looks lovely!  

2. #  Vera October 14, 2008 6:29 AM

   Funny story, Leonor! And delicious looking cake!  

3. #  Mallory Elise October 14, 2008 6:55 AM

   oh la la your cake is so so pretty. :)
   
   well---this is how i open a coconut: i use a travel size wine opener to pop in the three holes, drain, then wrap in a bath towel, and then make dents in the floor! voila! eheh. cracks up laughing every time.
   
   cute carpet by-the-way.  

4. #  Y October 14, 2008 12:13 PM

   Well I'm glad I'm not a coconut, because you crack me up too! :)
   
   The easiest way I've found to conquer the coconut is with a few taps of a hammer. What an unusual cake recipe, by the way!  

5. #  bricole October 14, 2008 2:44 PM

   Congratulations on getting the coconut open. I have thought about trying it, but haven't attempted it yet. Your cake looks delicious.  

6. #  Joyce October 14, 2008 3:03 PM

   Yummy cake!
   When we were little my dad would take a ice pick/screw driver and hammer to the 3 holes and drain the juice. He then wrapped the coconut in a dish towel and hammered away. Oh what fond memories as I write this... my dad passed away a month ago. Makes me want to run to the store for a coconut!  

7. #  Tovie October 14, 2008 5:28 PM

   LOL My parents' kitchen counter still has chips in it from many years ago when my brother took a machete to one trying to get it open. He wasn't successful. I took a hammer to it and finally got it.  

8. #  Deborah October 14, 2008 5:40 PM

   I have never tried to open a coconut, but I can imagine that it would be difficult! Your cake is gorgeous, though!  

9. #  Zita October 15, 2008 12:45 AM

   Aww love the natural setting, I used a hammer and a big screwdriver to open acoconut :)  

10. #  sammyw October 15, 2008 2:09 AM

    Just love your blog and your photos! This cake looks amazing!  

11. #  maybelle's mom October 15, 2008 2:25 AM

    funny. when I was a kid, growing up in Cleveland Ohio, my chore as a kid was to go out and crack the coconut but throwing it against the back stair. If I came back without any water, my mom would know that I had thrown it from great height and too hard, and I would get in trouble. As chores go it was a fun one.  

12. #  Aran October 15, 2008 12:25 PM

    all you do to open a coconut is bang it against a hard surface on the same area all around the coconut. i learned the hard way too! lovely, lovely  

13. #  Ashley October 15, 2008 5:42 PM

    I believe to open a coconut (without severely hurting yourself of your kitchen, lol) HOW TO OPEN A COCONUT: Pierce 2 of the 3 "eyes" (round black spots) with an ice pick or screwdriver. Drain out the juice. If desired, strain and refrigerate juice for up to a week—simply drink it, or add to soups, sauces, etc. Bake coconut in a preheated 375° oven for 15 minutes (heating the coconut facilitates removing the meat from the shell). Remove coconut from oven; place on a hard surface (I use my garage floor). Cover coconut with a dish towel; smack it lightly in several places with a hammer. Break coconut in several pieces for easier access to the meat. Use a butter knife or screwdriver to separate the meat from the shell. Remove the thin brown membrane with a paring knife or vegetable peeler.  

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