The Beach Blog

You may have noticed our absence lately on Social Media.... we intentionally unplugged and 'went bush' with the kids.  We spent several days camping on the Mitchell River - enjoying the amazing tropical winter weather and quality time with the kiddos.​   Ironically, my kids love food besides coconut chips, and camping tends to have a lot of junk-food. *sigh* Before we left, I met Manu Feildel at the Sunday Port Douglas Markets.  I heard he was in town for a 'Chefs in Paradise' event, and sure enough I spotted him amongst the market crowds.  I used to watch him in the...

food blogger @deliciouslyketo recipe for Low Carb Vanilla Bean & Berry Coconut Tarts

Hello Coconut people! I just wanted to share some exciting coconut news for us - we have a Coconut Cart! We've been providing fresh coconut cocktails & drinks for several years - mainly for weddings & corporate events in Port Douglas - and we've taken it a step further by making a cart for the 'nuts to sit on. But - it's not only for coconuts - this cart would be an awesome champagne bar, dessert station, or, well, good for just about anything. It's fully white to provide a clean, crisp canvas for any themed styling, and has a...

Want to eat more coconut but not sure where to begin?  Here are 3 of my family's FAVE coconut recipes, all vegan and gluten free.  Enjoy!

Recent rain & monsoon conditions in Far North Queensland are wreaking havoc on local small businesses, including ours. Coconut Harvesting - Jesse, who hand harvests all the coconuts from Port Douglas beaches, had many delays due to rain and winds.  He eventually ventured out, harvested in heavy rains, and came home with 1000+ coconuts.   But - there were many coconuts to pick up on Port Douglas' 9 Mile Beach - see photo.  If only we had access to these isolated, hard-to-reach spots on the beach... Markets - Our Port Douglas & Cairns markets have been extremely quiet.  As a result,...