{Ipomoea Quamoclit or Cypress Vine}

On the wooden rail, along the steps to our gazebo we have a lovely new vine climbing up!

It is the Ipomoea Quamoclit or Cypress Vine.

A very tiny flower but oh so pretty!

Here it climbs up the wooden railing.

The Hoya Carnosa is also on the steps and both are gourmet food for the hummingbirds, that feast on the pollen and nectar.

These tiny flowers are not easy to capture...

Photos are taken on August 26.

Tiny, slender buds open up...

The above photo was on September 10; taken by husband Pieter...

Seeds start forming for next year's showcase of feathery green with tiny red flowers.

Maybe you too do have this tiny vine?

{Clerodendrum Philippinum - Cashmere Bouquet}

Right now we still do have lovely Fragrant Flowers from the Clerodendrum Philippinum - Cashmere Bouquet.

They do resemble tiny rosebuds!
Enjoy the following photos that husband Pieter took...

This is the foliage from the plant, which we keep in a planter box on the patio near the green house.

This exotic treasure we did find at +Logee's Greenhouses and it is best to plant this one in planter boxes as it can become quite invasive otherwise.

We did carry this exotic beauty to a birthday party, for a dear friend who is born in the Philippines... thought it is quite appropriate. It makes a very nice nosegay, on a glass jar with a cord or a linen string tied around.

Have you ever grown these Clerodendrum Philippinum - Cashmere Bouquet?

{Coconut Palm Sugar with Glycemic Index 35}

For quite a while now I am using Coconut Palm Sugar with a Glycemic Index of 35, compared to refined sugar that has a GI of 80. That does make quite a difference for the body.

This is my source, Trader Joe's where I get it for US $ 3.99 per pound.

Also Whole Foods Market does sell it and I must say, theirs is a little lighter in color.

For that you read the text: BLONDE but it cost you US $ 1.00 more per pound.

Yep, you read that right...
It's Official: Sugar is the New Crack
Swap your sweetener for these low-glycemic alternatives

Link: Coconut Palm Sugar - Glycemic Index: 35 with more information.

We always ought to be conscious of keeping our Glycemic Index lower by eating healthier substitutes.

If we increase the Glycemic Index (number that determines the rate at which sugar enters the blood) by overcooked potatoes or pasta... So it is not ONLY from direct sugar. Starches also do become sugar once they enter the body!

Related links:

{Diabetes Type 2, & Iranian Medicine about Sesame Seed Paste or Tahini} | previous post by me

Sugar: Addiction & Dangers | VERY informative site!

{THE SKINNY RULES + GIVEAWAY} | previous post by me GIVEAWAY ENDS OCTOBER 1st...

What Are the Benefits of Coconut Sugar | LiveStrong.com
Wholesome! Organic Coconut Palm Sugar | YouTube video about how Coconut Palm Sugar is being harvested and produced!
Sugar: The Bitter Truth | A very informative video with LOTS of information