A few favorite things

After weeks that have been jam packed and crazy like this one, I’m thankful for the simple things in life. Here are a few of my favorite things that made this week a little more bearable…

Starbucks French Press Coffee

My new favorite find, thanks to a friend’s suggestion, is that Starbucks will brew you a 

whole pot of French press coffee. Best of all it is only around $3 for the whole pot of coffee. 

And it’s enough to either share with a friend or to last through reading three chapters in a 
Theory of Occupational Therapy textbook. J

Apple Juice Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette is so good on sweet salads. I like adding dried cranberries, chopped apples, 

pecans, and grated Parmesan cheese to fresh spinach. The vinaigrette has a very light 

flavor, which really lets the flavors shine through if you have fresh ingredients. Also, most of 

the ingredients are staples that are usually on hand anyway.

-4 Tbls olive oil

-2 Tbls vinegar

-1/2 cup apple juice

-1/4 tsp salt

-A generous squeeze of lemon juice

-About 1 Tbls sugar, or to taste

Combine ingredients, shake up, and refrigerate until ready to serve on salad.