Crazy About Coconuts

Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor May 31st is National Macaroon Day, and we’ve got to admit that we go nuts for all things coconut. Whether its integrated into a flavorful curry, sprinkled on top of a fresh-baked cake, or even adding tropical flair to a cool cocktail, coconut is a versatile ingredient that we love to see in sweet and savory dishes alike. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy it. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Our Best Macaroon Recipes Perhaps the most beloved way to enjoy coconut is in classic macaroons. Somewhere between cookie and candy, they combine sweet shaved coconut with a chewy consistency that is truly irresistible. Here are 4 ways to enjoy their fantastic flavor. Our Top-Rated Easy Macaroon Recipe Gluten-Free Almond Macaroons Coconut Macaroon Truffles 5-Ingredient Vanilla Almond Macaroons Coconut’s Savory Side We love that coconut milk creates a rich, aromatic curry or peanut sauce, perfect for simmering chicken, seafood, or veggies. Its slightly sweet flavor and creamy consistency adds depth as well as mellows the heat of Eastern spices. Even eggs can be bettered with a spicy coconut sauce—try the recipe below! Spicy Eggs in Coconut Sauce Salmon with Green Coconut Curry Sauce Basic Coconut Rice for Two Thai Curry Noodles with Shrimp Cupcakes and More So many great desserts are made with coconut, we don't even know where to begin. From classic coconut cake to coconut ice cream, pies, and tarts, there's no doubt that it's a hit in the world of sweets. Jam and Coconut Meringue Tartlets 9 Fantastic European Coconut Desserts Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Super Coconutty Cupcakes Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Coconut Custard Pie Southern Coconut Cake Drink Up Coconut sure does a cocktail good.  From classic piña coladas to tempting coconut martinis, it adds a taste of the islands to all kinds of libations—even the ones sans booze. Toasted Macaroon Cocktail Virgin Miami Vice Cocktail Light Coconut Martini The Benefits of Coconut Water Classic Frozen Piña Coladas Related Searches Cocktail Party Food Easy Food Recipes Barbecue Recipe Picnic Food Ideas Tasty Food Featured Articles Cheesy Mexican Cornbread 10 Ways to Upgrade Your Picnic Watermelon, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad How to Make Gluten-Free Pie Crust 21 Dishes That Are Great for Your Liver Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Baked Beans 10 Tips for Making the Perfect Soufflé Incredible Ice Cream Pie   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Trending Now in Food 10 Vegan Dinner Ideas Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Greek Feta-Stuffed Peppers   Follow us on:

About Fitness: Lunchtime Workouts When You're Too Busy

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Dear Subscriber, Welcome to this week's edition of your About Fitness Newsletter. Lunchtime Workouts for Busy People Stuck at work but want to fit in a workout? Paige has tips on how to make room for exercise during your lunch break, and fun workouts you can do if you have a handy staircase or want to use your cubicle as your exercise room. Lunchtime Workouts If you prefer to get out for a walk, use my tips for getting the most from your lunchtime walk. Search Related Topics:  lunchtime workouts  office exercise  timesaver workouts What Happens in the First 10 Minutes of Exercise? What is really happening with your body during the warm-up, when you go from stationary to heart-pumping active? Elizabeth has why you may feel out of breath and the benefits of the gradual warm-up. Search Related Topics:  exercise physiology  warm up  coaching tips Best Arm Workout Short sleeves and tank top weather is here. Build better arms and shoulders with this workout session. Search Related Topics:  workouts  weight training exercise  dumbbell Self-Massage for Cyclists Are your legs knotted up from your rides? Doing self-massage can work out the kinks when you don't want to book a professional sports massage session. Search Related Topics:  injury prevention  self massage  fitness and strength Related Searches Fitness Steps Yoga Fitness Aerobic Fitness Weight Loss Workouts Swimming Workouts Featured Articles 4 Ways to be a Resilient Runner How to Fix that Squeaky Bike Wheel When is an Injured Kid Ready to Return to Play? Injuries Swimmers Face Longterm Train for Your Mud Run or OCR 3 Healthy Foods that Trash Your Diet   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Fitness Videos Yoga Poses for Better Sleep 4 Easy Steps to Faster Swimming Simple Pilates Stretches Advertisement

About Today: How to Choose a Computer

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Today It used to be buying a computer was either a big desktop thing or an expensive notebook thing. Now we have small desktop things, cheap-o notebook things, tablet-looking things (both expensive and affordable). Heck, even that smartphone of yours is more of a computer than we had not too long ago. An iPad is All You Need I bet for most folks reading this that an iPad Air would be all that's needed. It can send email, browse the web, visit all the social media sites you can handle, take pictures, shoot and edit movies, help you compose music and write a novel. There's also solitaire for when you are done with all of that. Tablets vs. Laptops: Which is Better for You? Is This Apple's First 5-Star Tablet? Search Related Topics:  ipad air  ipad review  best of ipad What to Consider When Buying a Notebook If you aren't ready for the iPad plunge, maybe a good ol' notebook is what you are after. They're not too big and can handle most of the things you'll throw at it. The Best Laptops for Under $500 THE Item That Will Make Your PC Feel New Again Search Related Topics:  computer shopping  laptops  On Second Thought, Make it a Big Mac "No, not a tablet. A notebook computer? What are you, mad?" That was my friend Jan who didn't like any of my suggestions. So we went to the store and bought the biggest Mac made. The screen is so big that he's visibly tanner than he used to be. Or else he has rickets. A Buyer's Guide to Desktop PCs How a Cheap Printer Can Cost You Thousands Search Related Topics:  imac  mac hardware  haswell How Fast Does Your Computer Need to Be? There was a time when you turning on your computer took so long that you could go get a cup of coffee, make some toast, churn milk into butter, clean your gutters, write your will, go to the DMV and do your taxes. And that was just my morning! I need speed! Wait, Maybe a Tablet IS Right for Me! How to Buy the Right PC as a Graduation Gift Search Related Topics:  selecting a pc  low cost laptops  low cost desktops Related Searches Used Apple Computer Computer Help Sites Best Computer Small Computer Computer Clean Up Featured Articles What's the Difference Between Farmed and Fresh Fish? This Summer's Hottest Hair Products Make Your Computer More Secure in 10 Minutes Should Young Adults Books Have Ratings? You Know What? It's Time for Cheesecake Hate Watering? Choose These Plants!   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Budgeting & Personal Finance: Wedding Planning ... on a Budget

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Budgeting & Personal Finance Budgeting & Personal Finance Plan for Big Events Retirement Budgeting 101 From Paula Pant, your Guide to Budgeting & Personal Finance  Spring and summertime is "wedding season." Whether you're planning your own nuptials, or you have friends who are tying the knot, you might enjoy this latest article on how to plan a wedding on a budget.  Also in this newsletter: Tips on how to negotiate Advice for teenagers  Review of SmartyPig, a free online savings account that lets you "nickname" your goals Enjoy! Wedding Planning on a Budget Don't let your budget get in the way of the wedding of your dreams. Simple tips shared in this latest article will help you save money while wedding planning. Read more Negotiate Your Way to More Savings Do you only negotiate when purchasing big ticket items? Have you ever tried negotiating your monthly expenses? If not, learn how in this latest article.  Read more Advice for Teens Trying to Buy a Car You're a teenager. You work part-time, and earn minimum wage (or close to minimum). Yet you're struggling to buy a car, which costs thousands.  Read more to learn what you should do. Review: SmartyPig Helps You Create Multiple "Piggy Banks" SmartyPig is an online savings account that lets you "nickname" your savings goals. Search Related Topics:  online savings accounts  bank accounts  banking Related Searches Budget Planning Budget Planner Household Budget Wedding Checklist Wedding Budget Featured Articles Programs and Apps Money Websites, Magazines and Books True Stories and Tips from Readers Glossary and Definitions How to Optimize Your Finances Answers to budgeting and finance questions.   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Paula Pant Budgeting & Personal Finance Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Budgeting & Personal Finance newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Eleven Rules to Make You Rich Interactive Budgeting Worksheets Create a Budget in 9 Simple Steps Three Traits of a Successful Budget Are You On Track for Retirement? Advertisement