Cuckoo for Coconut!
There’s just something about coconut… it’s my favorite flavor. I have a Pinterest board dedicated to it. I think I have links to just about every coconut recipe ever made. I’ve gone through a phase of making a bunch of coconut recipes… and have been on a 3 or 4 year quest to find the perfect coconut cake recipe that is both uncomplicated and a perfect balance of coconut and cake and frosting. I think I’ve finally found it! I’ve put a link to my copy of the recipe at the end of this post since I cannot find the original link. Forget trying to search for ‘coconut cake’ - there are a MILLION recipes! Here are some of the recent things I’ve made with coconut and the other abundance this summer - zucchini (links to recipes under each picture):
This last month has been the most excellent gardening month. I have enjoyed the flowers’ gorgeous display every day. The zinnia have actually spent themselves in showiness and because they are in a window box planter, they are done. I’m setting out today to get some late summer/early fall replacements. Here are some summer flower favorite pictures:
My favorite Stargazer Lilly
Hardy Ivy Geraniums
Phlox, Daisies and Coneflowers
Zebra Grass planted near the pool
This weekend is peach-picking weekend with Meg. We always have so much fun going to Lyman’s orchards. It is another gorgeous weather weekend and I have to say - it is hard to watch the news and see other parts of the country getting battered with extreme weather while we here in CT are having probably one of the best summers I can ever remember. I actually have a tan this year and have been able to enjoy the pool. I am savoring every moment. I have learned that you have to savor every good moment in life because you never know when it will take a turn. We have been through a stretch of twelve years of pretty big difficulties, so I think that is why this summer is even that much more appreciated and sweet. Hoping the goodness stays this way for a little while anyway…
I know - you are amazed. I have managed to write a post without one mention of Aslan, Lucy, Peeka or Leila. :)
Here is a link to my favorite Coconut Cake recipe - I hope you like it too:
