Dilute a few drops of food coloring with ½ teaspoon water in a large plastic food storage bag.
Add 1 to 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut.
Close the bag and shake well until the coconut is evenly coated.

If a deeper color is desired add more diluted food color and shake again.

Food Safety Note: "Microorganisms live on the surfaces of all cut meats. When the meat is ground, the microorganisms spread throughout the ground mixture. That's why it's important to thoroughly cook all ground meat until it is no longer pink in the center.

Add rice to salt shaker to keep salt from sticking