Melissa’s Cozy Teacup

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Because I was sick and lying in bed for so long, my back (I have scoliosis) does not like me sitting at my computer all day, but I have goals and need to press on. I try to go and sit on the sofa to give it a break and to walk around too and ‘warm’ it up, but I’d rather have a new one and some dark chocolate please or some Ferro Roche. Maple Nut Goodies would work in a pinch but they are not chocolate but are one of the very few yummies that would be allowed past my lips in lieu of chocolate.

Today’s Easter REcipe comes to us from Healthy Insites.  This would make a great addition to almost any tea setting but would be especially wonderful at a brunch. I too would even eat this, then stop off at the local breakfast diner on my way home for a nice steak and egg platter with hash browns of course!

BREAKFAST SALAD (serves 4)

1 unpeeled. chopped apple

1/2 C sunflower seed nuts

1/2 C raisins or currants

1/4 C chopped dates (pits removed)

1 sliced banana

2 TBS honey

1 TBS fresh orange juice

1 tsp double strength vanilla

1/2 tsp Cinnamon (or Chinese Five Spice to shake things up a bit)

1C cottage cheese

4 melon halves

In small bowl, mix together the orange juice, vanilla and spices separately, set aside. In large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients,except the melons and cottage cheese. Spoon orange juice mixture over the fruit and mix making sure all is evenly distributed. Place melons ‘face’ up on plate. You may need to cut off a small amount on the bottom so that they sit flat and straight. Spoon equal amounts of cottage cheese into each melon half.Top with fruit mixture and serve.  Compliment the fruit salad with a light, aromatic tea such as a jasmine green or chamomile.