Whoa Momma

So, this doesn't really have to do with mom besides the fact that she eats yogurt every morning with all sorts of goodies mixed in (rolled oats, wheat germ, fruit, etc). I had a breakfast that was so good it made me say "whoa momma"...in my head at least (I'm at work). I am attempting to bring my own food to work these days since it's better for my health and my wallet, but I'm lazy about packing it and really enjoy finding food in Soho throughout the work day. It's a welcome distraction from , well, work.

I had leftover sweetened toasted coconut from a Tres Leches cake I made for Helen's baby shower (recipe forthcoming or else I'll forget it and it was GOOD), blueberries and Greek yogurt.

I just mixed the three together and it was so so delicious. You know why really addictive, gourmet-ish or non-gourmet granola tastes so good. Coconut. I went straight to the source and will now be sprinkling it on everything I can.

To toast sweetened, flaked coconut:

In a 350F degree oven, place coconut on cookie sheet, spreading as thin as humanly possible (so it toasts evenly).

Watch it closely and stir it around. Keep watching -- it burns very quickly -- then take out when fragrant and toasty-brown colored.