Coconut Mama | Real Food, Natural Living, and Coconut Love

I’m a mama, a researcher, and a lover of all things food, drinks, and beauty - whether it's DIY or popular brands!

As a true believer, I started posting my recipes and DIY tutorials way back in 2010.

Since then, some like-minded friends have joined me to share their recipes, tips, and guides right here.

But we're not snobby. We also cover some of the most famous restaurants, food/drink brands, and more on Americans' everyday food habits (a Pumpkin Spice Latte or even the occasional Big Mac can live in the same space as my homemade coconut dishes or sugar scrubs).

Hundreds of thousands of you have joined my Pinterest and Facebook communities...embrace the power of the coconut!

Enjoy the site, and e-mail me below if you have any questions, ideas, or ways my fellow Coconut Mamas and I can help you better!

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The most beloved Washington restaurant closing in June

One of Seattle's quiet dining institutions is reaching the end of an era this month. Nell's Restaurant in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood is preparing for a major goodbye at the end of June 2026, as chef and owner Philip Mihalski retires after 26 years. The closure comes during a difficult stretch for Washington restaurants, as closures continue to reshape the state's dining scene. For longtime Seattle diners, Nell's was never the loudest [...]