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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 08:32 PM
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Coconut Bliss brand vegan "ice cream" is fan-fucking-tastic!



Mint Galactica is what I bought. OMG - YUM!!!

Mint Galactica

Exhilarating mint with dark chocolate flakesMint Galactica

Ingredients: Organic Coconut Milk (Organic Coconut, Water, Guar Gum), Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Fair Trade Dark Chocolate (Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Vanilla), Organic Peppermint Extract, Organic Fair Trade Vanilla Extract
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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 08:33 PM
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1. Where did you find it? n/t
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 08:35 PM
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2. At our new little small town natural market.
In looking at their website you can't get it on the east coast. :( Bummer, because it's totally worth it.
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 09:19 PM
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3. they need to set up in Asheville, NC IMMEDIATELY!
Please tell them I said so, OK? :D
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 10:33 PM
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4. Go to their website.
http://coconutbliss.com/locator/index.php

They have an "email us if you want to see Coconut Bliss available in your area" link thingie.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...good. And low on the glycemic index! :)
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:40 PM
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12. OMG, I have to try this stuff. Hope they have a distributor in the Portland (OR) area.
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:47 PM
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15. Hey, it comes from Eugene, Oregon, south of us.
Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 11:50 PM by Radio_Lady
Right here at New Seasons -- I'm going to get some tomorrow.

I love coconut (HAUPIA is the Hawaiian word) but haven't been able to find a good flavored ice cream.

We had some in Hawaii but not here.

Thanks so much.

Radio Lady
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:59 PM
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20. The non-coconut flavored kind has only a mild undercurrent of coconut flavor.
But the coconut flavored kind is supposed to be nice and coco-nutty!

It's not cheap, but it's quality ingredients and health benefits over ice cream are definitely added value!
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:16 AM
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24. You can get pretty much any vegan thing in Portland, 'cause it's vegan mecca.
:thumbsup:
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:48 AM
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29. I go to all of the natural food stores, but my husband likes Costco.
I love the People's Food Coop on the east side of the Willamette River.

But with the price of gas, I guess I'll stay in my own city.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:52 PM
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18. oh yeah, they have in Sacramento. Have you tried that Hazel nut chocolate one yet?
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:57 PM
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19. Damn. My two choices are getting my verbal thrashings in GD: P...
or coming into the Lounge and having a devil of a time with my brutish appetite.

NO I WON'T HAVE ANY ICE CREAM NOW.

A yogurt, maybe, with some prunes?

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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:03 AM
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21. Nope!
This was my first time! I've recently been on a new coconut oil kick - and was at the natural market to get some coconut milk I need to make a butternut squash in coconut milk recipe I have everything *else* for. I decided to FINALLY try a vegan ice cream since I wasn't already spending a large amount on groceries - and when I checked out the selection I found this kind w/ coconut milk. Well, being a recent coconut oil (and milk) convert based on their amazing health properties I decided to buy THAT kind. I definitely don't regret it. :)

I'm not even sure what other flavors they have for sale at the market, but I will be finding out. ;)
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:05 AM
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22. well thanks for posting that link, i cannot wait to try it.
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:17 AM
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25. The food co-op has it.
I'm going to have to try some.
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:20 AM
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27. You will lurve it.
I think it's the best fake ice "cream" you will ever have - based on everything I've been reading and not my own personal experience. There appear to be vegan ice cream maker recipes made from coconut milk online ... I may have to invest myself in an ice cream maker.
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 12:09 AM
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36. Wow! All those states voted McCain-Obama, making them purple?
And the rest of the nation? Did they fall off the political edge?

:sarcasm:
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LeftyFingerPop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 10:36 PM
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5. Sounds really good!
Unfortunately, none on the east coast. :hi:
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 10:41 PM
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6. How is the consistency in regards to other ice cream?
This is a new one to me, and I want a gallon drop-shipped to my house.
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 10:43 PM
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7. Well...
Keeping in mind that I've yet to try any other vegan ice cream ... it's creamy with a slight ice-milk feel. Does that help?

You should find a Texan (closest available state to you) willing to pack you up a dry ice shipment! :D
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 10:44 PM
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8. Creamy, that's what I was looking for.
Ice cream isn't ice cream if it more resembles sorbet.

Excuse me, I need to network with my Texas contacts...
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:06 PM
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9. I had to grab the pint and have some more - just to recheck.
Nope. Not false advertising - it really *is* creamy. Then, because I doubt myself I looked up some reviews online. All I can say is that I guess there's one more reason it sucks to live in Florida. haha!

http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/coconut-bliss/ICNLXJJ1B7WQ9HTVIOOQMIS2RTOI

http://origin.insidebayarea.com/food/ci_8700201

http://www.articlecube.com/Article/Coconut-Bliss--A-Review/289357


Oh! Oh! Oh! Purely Decadent is now making a coconut milk based variety!! You may be able to find that! I think that would be virtually identical to the Coconut Bliss.

http://www.godairyfree.org/Product-Reviews/Frozen-Desserts/Purely-Decadent-made-with-Coconut-Milk-Frozen-Dessert-Vegan-Gluten-Free-Soy-Free.html
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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:11 PM
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10. Well, if it won't spike my blood sugar I may just be able to have
dessert again...someday, when it makes it to Florida!
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:14 PM
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11. Look at the last link in the post you responded to.
Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 11:15 PM by Madrone
It looks like Purely Decadent is now making a coconut milk based version of their ice cream that looks similar if not identical to the brand I originally posted about. From what I read they are using Agave nectar also - which means good things for the blood sugar!

You can probably find that brand in Florida!
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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:43 PM
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14. I may have seen that brand at Chamberlains-thanks!
I haven't been able to eat ice cream in years! :bounce:
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:12 AM
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23. Have you used agave nectar as a sweetener before?
Apparently not *all* diabetics have a trouble-free time with it, but many are able to have it without the blood sugar spike. Just wanted to throw that out there - I don't want a recommendation I make to make you ill!
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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:20 AM
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26. Never tried it, but I'll give it a shot
stivia is about the only sweetener that doesn't make me ill. I can't even have the artificial stuff because of my fibromyalgia! Kinda sucks. :-(
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 12:23 AM
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28. I hope it works for you!
If so, you'll have a whole new world opened to you in that respect. They sell agave nectar at most health food stores ... people use it for just about everything. I don't have experience with it yet, but I know LeftyMom just made vegan baklava with it!
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:42 PM
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13. Somebody remind me who this Indian god is in the advertising image...
Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 11:54 PM by Radio_Lady
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Lorien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:49 PM
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16. It's Ganesh
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha

a Hindu Deity, the remover of obstacles. an Indian friend has given me many statues of him to get my career moving ahead, lol!
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-08-08 11:52 PM
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17. (ANOTHER PHOTO) Thanks. I knew I learned about this in World Religions, but that was back in 1962.
Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 11:55 PM by Radio_Lady
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Duer 157099 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 01:17 AM
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30. Oh boy! I'm on a coconut ice cream kick anyway
and they carry that at one of my local stores, so guess I will be trying some soon!

I like to make it like an almond joy candy bar, I add chopped almonds and dark chocolate M&Ms, and it's just like an almond joy. Can't wait to try that with this "actual" coconut ice cream instead of just flavored like it :thumbsup:

Does the coconut one actually have bits of coconut in it too, or just the flavor? I like having the texture too.
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:52 AM
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31. Looks like it has bits of dried coconut in there....
Ingredients: Organic Coconut Milk (Organic Coconut, Water, Guar Gum), Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Dried Coconut, Organic Coconut Extract, Organic Fair Trade Vanilla Extract
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 03:47 PM
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32. WHAT?! They sell this in MIDLAND, but not Austin?!
This is a tragedy. I don't want to drive to San Marcos to try this stuff.

Midland. Seriously. MIDLAND?!
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grace0418 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 05:27 PM
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33. They need to sell this in Chicago!
That sounds amazing!
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 05:33 PM
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34. You guys have Temptation
which we can't get out here, but it's reputed to be better than sex.
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grace0418 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 05:48 PM
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35. My husband couldn't eat it. He can handle agave nectar though, which is why
I'd love to try the Coconut Bliss.

I haven't tried Temptation because I'd be the only one in the house who could eat it, not a good thing for my ass. :)
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Radio_Lady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 12:15 AM
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37. Whatsa matter? What's wrong with your ass? (PHOTO BELOW)
Edited on Tue Jun-10-08 12:19 AM by Radio_Lady
Oops, wrong picture... Look below.


All those kids love your ass! He's so sweet! Interested in the Democratic Donkey story? Read it here: http://www.kintera.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvLRK7O3E&b=33708
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