Split the coconut open, and place one coconut half cut side down on a flat surface. You can use the back of a chef’s knife or a mallet to whack the coconut to loosen the flesh.

Using a saw to open a coconut. If you need a neat cut because you’re planning to use the coconut shell to make bowls or a culturally insensitive Halloween costume, you’ll need a saw.

Coconut shells can be reused as plant pots, giving you a green alternative to plastic pots. Their natural material ensures ...

While in most recipes basil seeds are simply an addition, there are some desserts in which they are a major component, as in the following recipe for a cool thirst-quencher featuring basil seeds and ...