Nature's Pantry

10/28/2025

Day is ended, dim my eyes,
But journey long before me lies.
Farewell, friends! I hear the call.
The ship's beside the stony wall.
Foam is white and waves are gray;
Beyond the sunset leads my way.
Foam is salt, the wind is free;
I hear the rising of the Sea.

Farewell, friends! The sails are set,
The wind is east, the moorings fret.
Shadows long before me lie,
Beneath the ever-bending sky,
But islands lie behind the Sun
That I shall raise ere all is done;
Lands there are to west of West,
Where night is quiet and sleep is rest.

Guided by the Lonely Star,
Beyond the utmost harbour-bar,
I’ll find the heavens fair and free,
And beaches of the Starlit Sea.
The ship, my ship! I seek the West,
And fields and mountains ever blest.
Farewell to Middle-earth at last.
I see the Star above my mast!”

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

Green Tea Hot Chocolate

It is beginning to feel a lot like winter here in Quebec. There is no snow to report, but it sure feels like it could fall any day now. I love to cuddle up with a book and a nice cup of green tea on these warm nights. However, I was craving a hot chocolate which I don’t remember the last time I had. I thought why not add the two together? And, this is how the green tea hot chocolate was born.

Pour this green tea hot chocolate into 2 mugs and enjoy!

Green Tea Hot Chocolate
Ingredients

2 cups of unsweetened homemade coconut milk, or filtered water; warmed
2 tbsp of unsweetened cacao powder
1-2 tbsp of honey or coconut sugar
1 green tea bag
Method

Steep the green tea in your choice of water or coconut milk.
Pour the steeped tea in your high powdered blender
Add the cacao powder, and sweetener to the green tea in the blender.
Blend until creamy.
Notes and Tips

opted to use homemade coconut milk, and while it tasted very good, there were a few coconut particles. If you are looking for a creamy and more rich version, perhaps store bought might be better. I would not boil the homemade coconut milk, it tends to separate the water and coconut a little.

10/27/2025

Why you should add coconut flour to your pantry

Coconut flour is made by taking the flesh of the coconut meat and grinding it very finely, creating a perfect texture for baked goods recipes.

Noted for its mild coconut flavor and its light and airy texture, coconut flour is often used as a gluten-free alternative to regular wheat flour. Yet you don’t need to be gluten intolerant to take advantage of the many health benefits this flour provides.

Rich in dietary fiber and proteins

Coconut flour by far exceeds its wheat counterpart when it comes to fiber and protein. 100 grams of coconut flour contains 39 grams of fiber compared to approximately 11 grams in whole grain wheat flour. Fiber is crucial for good digestion and colon health. Furthermore, coconut flour is packed with protein. With over 19 grams of protein in a 100 gram serving compared to the 10 grams found in wheat flour, coconut flour can really contribute to your protein intake.

Low in carbohydrates

Coconut flour is very easy on blood sugar levels due to the high fiber content combined with the low carbohydrate content, making it ideal for diabetics and anyone who doesn’t want to face the consequences of spiked sugar levels.

Gluten and Wheat Free

And for those with gluten or wheat sensitivities, coconut flour is a great alternative to regular flours. Ideally, coconut flour is used in pancakes, cookies or cakes. It behaves very differently to normal wheat flours so simply substituting won’t produce a good result – you need to find a recipe specifically using coconut flour.

10/27/2025

Good Morning

10/27/2025

Good Night

10/26/2025

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