Two Trail Mixes/One Tea Recipe in support of energy and vitality for all ages

1 Cup dried unsweetened cherries (like the ones from our tree)
1 Cup almonds soaked and salted (I believe that is soaked in water with 1/4 TBS salt for approx. 7 hours, then cookie sheet
them and put in oven at 150*/170* for 12 to 24 hours)
1 Cup Brazil nuts cut in half
1 Cup 70+ percent dark chocolate chips
1/2 Cup Goji Berries
1 Cup dried pears cut small
1/2 Cup golden raisins

or,


1 1/2 Cups raw cashews lightly roasted
1 Cup raw or crispy macadamian nuts (they can be made crispy by treating as almonds above)
1/2 Cup dried papaya cut small
1 Cup dried mango cut small
1 Cup dried pineapple cubed
1 Cup dried coconut flakes


Soothing Sensations Tea

2 Tablespoons dried orange peel
2 Tablespoons rosehips
1 Cup dried lemon balm (also known as Melissa)
Honey to sweeten

Bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Place herbs in the bottom of a glass quart jar and pour the boiling water over them. Let sit 1 -2 hours. Strain. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat or serve at room temperature, add sweetener if you like.