hi Atrsy,

re - coconut oil ... It's a naturally saturated fat, like the fat in butter, meat and egg yolks. The killer fat is hydrogenated coconut oil or other tropical oils such as palm kernel. In their natural state, these fats are healthy and good ... but when they're hydrogenated, they are very high in harmful transfats. Canned coconut milk or cream (unsweetened of course) are NOT hydrogenated, they're simply the liquid that's expressed from the meat with more or less water added. There may be some preservative added.

Do consider the tofu recipes They're made with silken tofu, which is different from the blocks that you buy in tubs of water. Silken tofu is very soft, velvety texture and totally bland taste. When you blend it with other ingredients, it's very smooth and creamy tasting. Most health food stores carry silken tofu, it's sold in vacuum-sealed tetra packs.

Doreen