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Tuesday Treats: Coffee!

On a cold winter morning, there really is nothing like a hot cup of coffee. I’m actually not even a huge coffee person, but when I do have it, I like it to be good.

Recently, Betsy and I have been making coffee with a tiny pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg on the grounds. It gives the coffee a really nice complex flavor that’s pretty hard to beat.

We’ve also been rocking the French press recently so I thought it might be fun to give a few of them away for a Tuesday Treat!

The French Press

Granted, it’s a bit more work to make a French press cup of coffee. You have to grind the coffee, heat up water, stir the grounds, wait a few minutes, and then finally press and enjoy.

I think the taste makes up for the work difference though. You can actually make the coffee a lot stronger because the French press method doesn’t leave your coffee with that bitter flavor. It’s a very soft flavor.

I think the French press is one of those kitchen items that most people might not buy for themselves, but once you have it, and you get used to using it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it!

Once you’re brewing really good French press coffee, you can make stuff like these mocha muffins, or one of my favorites: coffee coffee cake.

The Giveaway

A French press by itself is pretty useless unless you have a coffee grinder to go with it. Personally, I don’t use anything too fancy, but it gets the job done!

So, for this Tuesday Treat, I’m giving away two bundles of an eight cup Bodum French Press and a Krups electric coffee grinder. If you already have a coffee grinder, then use this one for spices! I have two and just have one labeled for spices only.

Tuesday Treat Rules

Just a reminder about the Tuesday Treat rules.

The whole idea behind these giveaways is that they are quick. This contest will close at7PM Eastern time tonight (Tuesday) and I’ll pick TWO winners at random. That means that you have just 12 hours to sign up. Unfortunately, I can’t ship internationally so just U.S. entries please.

Those two winners will get both the french press and the coffee grinder sent to them as soon as possible!

How to enter?

It doesn’t get much easier. Just leave a comment and you’re entered!

Good luck everyone!

The Winners!

Congrats to Meg and Cassie for being the luckiest readers of the day!

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222 Responses to “Tuesday Treats: Coffee!”

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    Jessica in Indy — January 17, 2012 @ 5:12 am

    maybe this would finally get me to make my own coffee!

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    Trace — January 17, 2012 @ 5:20 am

    Excellent giveaway!

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    Wendy Sejour — January 17, 2012 @ 5:31 am

    French press is the best way to enjoy my NOLA coffe in the morning. Almost like bing home.

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    Jennifer — January 17, 2012 @ 5:35 am

    I LOVE French Press coffee, but my French press is really small. Good coffee is meant for sharing, so I’d love to have the larger French press and grinder.

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    dana — January 17, 2012 @ 5:41 am

    mmm french press sounds amazing right about now. first day of a new semester of law school!

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    Jessen — January 17, 2012 @ 5:49 am

    I’m the Morning Coffee Hoarder in the House! I like 2 Cups every morning, so I try and finish the first cup without guzzling it down to quickly and get to the pot and take the last cup before anyone gets to it! ha….. I do make more for them though, so I’m not that bad, am I?

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    Michelle — January 17, 2012 @ 5:51 am

    I would love to win a French press, thanks! There is nothing like splitting a long, late breakfast between two people over some French-pressed coffee.

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    Tom — January 17, 2012 @ 5:58 am

    I haven’t had a French press cup of coffee since graduate school. Now that’s a habit I’d like to get back into! Delicious!

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    Sarah — January 17, 2012 @ 5:58 am

    I am so obsessed with good coffee. I would really love a French press

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    April — January 17, 2012 @ 6:13 am

    I keep hearing such good things about French Presses. I’ll have to give it a whirl!!!

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    Jamie M. — January 17, 2012 @ 6:16 am

    I think you are right this is something we have always wanted but don’t want to buy for ourselves!!

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    CGCouture — January 17, 2012 @ 6:16 am

    I don’t drink coffee (even the smell makes me cringe), but my husband might be excited to have something like this. :-) And I’d love to have the grinder…. ;-)

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    Travis B — January 17, 2012 @ 6:20 am

    This falls into that category of kitchen items I’ve always wanted but is always below some other more important item on the list….I’ve had a french press cup of coffee once, from what I remember it was delicious.

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    Whitney — January 17, 2012 @ 6:24 am

    Love your site and love coffee. Perfect match!

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    Chana M. — January 17, 2012 @ 6:27 am

    French presses make the best coffee!

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    Brian W. — January 17, 2012 @ 6:40 am

    ummmmm….i just burnt my tongue.

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    Matt — January 17, 2012 @ 6:44 am

    Sounds good to me, I’ve always wanted to try French Press coffee. Thanks for the contest! :)

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    Katie Gorscak — January 17, 2012 @ 6:46 am

    http://sack-smallgirlbigappetite.blogspot.com/

    Hey Nick! Who doesn’t love coffee? And after over a year of prodding, I finally decided to start my own food blog. I’m sure it will pale in comparison to yours, but it’ll be a fun project. Check it out when you get a chance…http://sack-smallgirlbigappetite.blogspot.com/

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    Lindsay — January 17, 2012 @ 6:46 am

    I love my morning coffee… would love some new tools to play with!

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    Amy — January 17, 2012 @ 6:46 am

    I’d love to try a french press!

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    Karen — January 17, 2012 @ 6:53 am

    Never had coffee from a french press but I would love to try it! thanks Nick

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    Whitney — January 17, 2012 @ 6:56 am

    Ohhh! Pick me! Pick me! Randomly, of course!! I need some more caffeine in my life.

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    Bill — January 17, 2012 @ 7:01 am

    Cooofffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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    Jessica — January 17, 2012 @ 7:02 am

    I’ve never had french press! This would be so fun! <3

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    Missy G. — January 17, 2012 @ 7:03 am

    Oooooh, I would love to win this. I’ve wanted one for about a year now.

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    Jessica — January 17, 2012 @ 7:10 am

    oh my! I’ve been eyeing a french press for a while now but haven’t taken the plunge. maybe you’ll bring me into the world of real coffee drinking :)

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    Ricky Silver — January 17, 2012 @ 7:12 am

    It’s been on my list forever! Great giveaway!

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    Heather Jeffcoat — January 17, 2012 @ 7:13 am

    very cool giveaway!! I like the idea of using one for spices.

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    Penny — January 17, 2012 @ 7:15 am

    Great giveaway, Nick! I’ve always wanted to try a French Press!

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    Larry Joseph Morgan — January 17, 2012 @ 7:17 am

    “I think the French press is one of those kitchen items that most people might not buy for themselves, but once you have it, and you get used to using it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it!”

    Well, that certainly fits me! I’ve been looking at them for some time now, but just haven’t gotten around to buying one yet. Thanks from all of us for the freebies, Nick!

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    Mary Jane — January 17, 2012 @ 7:18 am

    I would love a new coffee press and grinder. I use mine daily! I have tried a few different methods for making coffee, melitta drip, stovetop espresso, and regular drip coffee maker, nothing beats the coffee flavor from a coffee press!
    Great giveaway

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    Billie — January 17, 2012 @ 7:18 am

    Huge Coffee lover and have always wanted to try the french press but just never got around to it! This is a wonderful giveaway for any coffee lover!

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    Keely — January 17, 2012 @ 7:22 am

    Coffee helps me function on a daily basis….don’t know what I’d do without it! Can’t wait to get my french press and grinder! lol

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    Ting — January 17, 2012 @ 7:24 am

    I have one like that too and I never go back to my coffee maker.

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    B @ DesiGrub — January 17, 2012 @ 7:26 am

    This unit is perfect for work!

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    Bethany — January 17, 2012 @ 7:26 am

    Awesome! I need a spice grinder, and my husband needs a french press.

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    Sara — January 17, 2012 @ 7:27 am

    I don’t own a french press, but would love one!

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    Connie — January 17, 2012 @ 7:28 am

    I gave this exact french press as a Christmas gift. I was so envious after I tasted the finished product. These are amazing. I’d love to win one! Thanks

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    Dan S — January 17, 2012 @ 7:30 am

    Only thing better would be a Cuban Espresso maker!

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    Kathleen — January 17, 2012 @ 7:30 am

    I can almost smell the coffee in that picture. Mmmmm.

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    Heather — January 17, 2012 @ 7:31 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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    Darrin — January 17, 2012 @ 7:32 am

    I’ve always wanted one! consider me entered.

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    Alison H. — January 17, 2012 @ 7:33 am

    Mmm coffeeeeeee

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    Leah — January 17, 2012 @ 7:34 am

    Such a timely giveaway, Nick! Our French press broke this weekend (another reminder to never cut corners when buying kitchenware!) and we’re dying without it! We’d love the opportunity to have a Bodum press in the house!

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    • Nick replied: — January 17th, 2012 @ 7:36 am

      Oh yea… I’ve broken my fair share of them. I finally learned that it’s worth it to get the one with the metal protective cage thing around it which makes it a bit harder to break.

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    Kelly — January 17, 2012 @ 7:36 am

    I’ve been meaning to get a french press…

    Thanks so much for having this giveaway, I really love your blog!

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    josh — January 17, 2012 @ 7:38 am

    Carissa just recently had her first cup of french press coffee and was blown away by the difference in taste… perhaps a little bit more work but then again that’s usually the case with something that tastes so good.

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    Spud — January 17, 2012 @ 7:39 am

    I love this idea! Since my entire family are caffeine addicts, this is right up my alley!

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    Sarah at The Blog Guidebook — January 17, 2012 @ 7:40 am

    Nick, I LOVE coffee…and anything remotely related to coffee. Did you know you can froth hot milk in a French press very nicely??? Try it!

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    Melissa in Atlanta — January 17, 2012 @ 7:40 am

    I am dying to get a French press. I think it would be a great alternative to the awful coffee they have at my office. With a French press I would just grind and then get the hot water from the coffee machine spigot. Woo hoo! Crossing fingers!!

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    Cassie McLelland — January 17, 2012 @ 7:40 am

    I want it! I love coffee ♥ (plus I have 2 young boys and a dog….I need the caffeine!)

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    • Nick replied: — January 17th, 2012 @ 5:19 pm

      Hey Cassie!
      Congrats… you won the drawing!

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    Annalisa — January 17, 2012 @ 7:41 am

    Totally unrelated to the French press, of which I’m a big fan, but I made those sweet potato stuffed shells last night and they were phenomalicious. I could not stop eating them. Definitely a keeper, thank you posting!

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    Sarah — January 17, 2012 @ 7:41 am

    Have had a french press wish-listed for some time. Great give-a-way idea!

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    Kenneth Moore — January 17, 2012 @ 7:44 am

    I’m hopin’ for some luck! I miss my French press–I left it in Saudi Arabia. :(

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    Josh Clayton — January 17, 2012 @ 7:45 am

    Those sweet potato stuffed shells were tremendous, and I went on a sweet potato kick last year, never ever thought of them like that.

    OH, love the site, and I love the cast iron pizza recipe, use it at least once a week here :)

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    Carolyn Andrews — January 17, 2012 @ 7:45 am

    What fun to have a great cup of coffee on a cold, winter morning!
    We woke up this morning to a beautiful inch of snow here in New England!

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    Maryam — January 17, 2012 @ 7:47 am

    I love coffee!!

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    Charmayne — January 17, 2012 @ 7:47 am

    Great Giveaway Idea!

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    Christi P — January 17, 2012 @ 7:47 am

    I have always been intrigued by the French press coffee…but never made the plunge to purchase one. I would love to win. Thank you for your great blog!!

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    Cynthia Nagel — January 17, 2012 @ 7:50 am

    I grew up with coffee on the stove or a percolator. I found my grandmother’s French press and decided to clean it up and make use…..oh the joy and aromas! Coffee is my bliss.

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    Cicily — January 17, 2012 @ 7:53 am

    I am so in love with French Presses. The last one I had broke so I just stopped drinking coffee at home and switched to tea. I’m lazy like that.

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    Kate — January 17, 2012 @ 7:53 am

    I could have used that this morning…it was hard to get out of bed with all this rain!

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    September — January 17, 2012 @ 7:54 am

    We’re big coffee drinkers so this would be a big hit around our house!

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    Lindsey Cota — January 17, 2012 @ 7:55 am

    French Press Coffee, Yum!

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    Diane C. — January 17, 2012 @ 8:00 am

    I gave up the drip coffee maker years ago. I don’t know what it does to coffee but I just don’t enjoy it from those makers. My mom used a percolator. I started using one of those about 10 years ago. It makes coffee taste about 100 times better than the drip coffee maker. But, still, I wasn’t a big fan of coffee. Then, because I liked the asthetics (don’t judge me) and the idea of the french press, I tried one last year and OMG I can’t believe how much I love a cup from the french press. It’s just so smooth. Because I was grinding my coffee and setting up a percolator previously, it’s really not that much more effort for me. It’s totally worth it. I find any coffee tastes better but Illy is the best by far. I would love a new grinder and additional pot.

    I’ve made several recipes from your site and they have all been big hits! Thanks for what you do.

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    Tonya Neely — January 17, 2012 @ 8:01 am

    We use our French press all the time. Love it! You can add a little convenience by grinding your coffee at the store.

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    Suzanne C. — January 17, 2012 @ 8:01 am

    Love the French press! Could definitely use a nicer one and I don’t own a coffee grinder!

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    Kate Quinn — January 17, 2012 @ 8:01 am

    French Press coffee is wonderful…and for me, coffee is a necessity. How nice of you to be giving these away!!

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    Jennifer Ackerman — January 17, 2012 @ 8:02 am

    Would love the coffee grinder. We’ve gone through 2 of the cheaper models over the years and it looks like this one would definitely hold up better!

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    Alyson — January 17, 2012 @ 8:03 am

    Coffee. I could use some right now! :)

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    Jo Ann H. — January 17, 2012 @ 8:04 am

    I have always heard about the French Press coffee makers but have never had some…. this would be great!!! Must…..have……coffee….in….the…mornings!!!

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    Janet — January 17, 2012 @ 8:05 am

    I am a huge huge fan of the french press! Maybe one day you can post your exact recipe/timing/steps?

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    Louise — January 17, 2012 @ 8:06 am

    I have been wanting both a french press and coffee grinder now for the past couple of years but haven’t given in to buying myself either because my husband wouldn’t use it – he doesn’t drink coffee (crazy, right?).

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    Connie Brown — January 17, 2012 @ 8:06 am

    I love French Press coffee. Try its’ nerdy little brother the Aeropress. Wonderfulo

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    Jamie — January 17, 2012 @ 8:07 am

    I live in Oregon and coffee is required in the winter here. A cup of french press coffee might just make me forget that it’s raining outside (or in today’s rare case, snowing!).

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    michelle b — January 17, 2012 @ 8:11 am

    I would love to try french press coffee. I’ve heard great things about it, but have never invested in the press itself, nor do I own a grinder. *crossing fingers*

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    Cathy M — January 17, 2012 @ 8:13 am

    The best way to make coffee is with a french press not a coffee machine.

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    Janie — January 17, 2012 @ 8:15 am

    Your best giveaway yet! Thanks for posting

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    Melanie Hooper — January 17, 2012 @ 8:15 am

    I have a friend who makes french press coffee when I visit. It is such a special treat. Fingers crossed!

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    Liz — January 17, 2012 @ 8:16 am

    I use to have a French Press, but it was such a mystery! Would this come with Macheesmo instructions on how to brew a great cup of coffee? :)

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    Bradley — January 17, 2012 @ 8:19 am

    May have to take that trick about adding cinnamon and nutmeg to the coffee. There used to be a shop that did that with their espresso in Colorado and I still remember it.

    And I could definitely use a spice grinder. I’ve been making home-made blackening spices, which are great, but a lot of work!

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    Monica — January 17, 2012 @ 8:20 am

    A french press comes in very handy when camping! Luckily, a friend camping with us had one this past weekend. We’ve got to have coffee when it gets below freezing at night.

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    Dan — January 17, 2012 @ 8:22 am

    Yes, please!

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    Terri — January 17, 2012 @ 8:23 am

    *Hand in the air* Me! Me, me, me! (please)

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    Toni — January 17, 2012 @ 8:24 am

    French Press!!! Mmmm!

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    Laura — January 17, 2012 @ 8:28 am

    Here’s hoping!

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    Kevin — January 17, 2012 @ 8:29 am

    Woo-hoo Coffee…….now this is something very dear to me. Recently had an occasion to host dozens of friends and relatives for several days – people wanted to help and so one of the things they wanted to do was make the coffee – ‘cept, I am very particular.

    For me when a coffee says “light roast” it makes me think I’d rather a nice Rooibos Tea. So when they tried to sell me on that megabrand that begins with an “M” I got cranky instead.

    A shout out goes out to Pierce Brothers http://www.piercebroscoffee.com/servlet/StoreFront

    I’m easy though a nice Italian roast from Peets, Seattle’s Best, TJ’s – our everday go to has been 365 Brand – Early Morning Buzz.

    It’s just a morning thing – but don’t mess with my coffee.

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    Lyndie — January 17, 2012 @ 8:29 am

    I recently had french pressed coffee for the first time and fell in LOVE! It is so smooth and comforting! I also love to put cinnamon in my coffee. You are doing an awesome job with your blog, Nick! I love reading your posts! Keep it up.
    Lyndie

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    Mark — January 17, 2012 @ 8:34 am

    I’m in!

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    Sharon Sandahl — January 17, 2012 @ 8:36 am

    Sounds like a nice pkg for a giveaway. I don’t drink coffee, but my kids do, and would love to have a nice cup of coffee. Pick me, pick me : ^) I know it is random, but . . .

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    ZeeZee — January 17, 2012 @ 8:36 am

    I am in love with the whole coffee making process. I had a little french press tumbler that I used and I felt so fancy.

    I can totally see myself hosting a brunch JUST to show off my new french press!!

    Awesome giveaway!!!

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    Jessica — January 17, 2012 @ 8:36 am

    Yum!

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    Lorraine DeZervos — January 17, 2012 @ 8:36 am

    Fingers Crossed!

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    Stine — January 17, 2012 @ 8:38 am

    A french press makes all the difference, love it!

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    Jon — January 17, 2012 @ 8:42 am

    Woo hoo! Could totally use a second grinder as spice grinder!!

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    Sharon — January 17, 2012 @ 8:43 am

    Oh yes, this would be NICE! My husband drinks an entire pot by himself, and this could be just for me. Shhhhhhhh!

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    Michelle B — January 17, 2012 @ 8:44 am

    French press is the best, especially on a day like today…it’s raining!

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    Meg@ourwaytoeat.com — January 17, 2012 @ 8:44 am

    Hey cool. I came by to read what you have to say about quiche because I’m brainstorming a brunch menu. I’d love to win a french press. I usually have one cup o’joe a day, and this would make it easier and better I’m guessing. Have a good day.

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    • Nick replied: — January 17th, 2012 @ 5:19 pm

      Hey Meg, Congrats! You won the random drawing!

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      • Meg@ourwaytoeat.com replied: — January 17th, 2012 @ 9:36 pm

        Really?! Awesome! Thank you!

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        • Meg@ourwaytoeat.com replied: — February 1st, 2012 @ 9:08 am

          Nick,

          Thanks again for this great give-away. I have had my French Press and Grinder for a week now, and I love them. What an improvement on the coffee experience! Great timing having it arrive in the middle of January. I will stop back and let you know when I’ve had a chance to post on my blog about it. I’m going to try the cinnamon.

          Meg

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    Merry — January 17, 2012 @ 8:48 am

    A french press is definitely something I have wanted for a while; to use it for complex coffee flavors in baking would open up a whole new host of delicious things to make! It’s always something I’ve secretly hoped for as a present, so I love that you are giving away this bundle!

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    Alyssa — January 17, 2012 @ 8:50 am

    This would be the perfect birthday gift for my boyfriend!

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    Birgit — January 17, 2012 @ 8:53 am

    French press coffee is unbeatable! It’s the one
    thing that gets me out of bed in the morning.

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    Jamie in Baltimore Now — January 17, 2012 @ 8:55 am

    For a different cup, I boil grounds, water, a cinammon stick and some raw sugar. Then strain it, which a French press would be great for! Its delicious! I enjoy this blog a great deal, have been following for about a year…Thanks for all the great ideas!

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    Val — January 17, 2012 @ 8:55 am

    This would be awesome. My hubby is a huge coffee drinker and his b-day is right around the corner :)

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    Connie Henson — January 17, 2012 @ 8:57 am

    Yummy!!!!!! Pick me, Pick Me. Love your blog and look forward to reading it each morning.

    Thank you

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    KittyMom755 — January 17, 2012 @ 8:59 am

    Sounds very intriguing! Count me in.

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    Rivka — January 17, 2012 @ 8:59 am

    Awesome! I actually need a new french press….here’s hoping.

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    Angela — January 17, 2012 @ 9:00 am

    I broke my Bodum press about five years ago and still miss it every day! I keep promising myself that I will splurge and get another but, well, you know how that kind of thing goes.
    Who ever wins this is going to be so happy! This is a very cool give away! Thanks Nick!
    (crossing fingers!) -Angela

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    Joe H. Bones' — January 17, 2012 @ 9:01 am

    Just thought i’d leave a comment regarding you Tuesday Giveaway.
    I would love to try it, IF I were to be the chosen one. I drink a fair share of coffee. BTW,..I also add cinnamon & sometimes Ginger to my grounds,erven cloves at times…..Joe

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    Sam Puffenbarger — January 17, 2012 @ 9:01 am

    Love coffee! Looks like something I’d love.

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    lindsay — January 17, 2012 @ 9:03 am

    I’m a coffee addict!

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    Abi — January 17, 2012 @ 9:04 am

    What a fun bundle – just what my kitchen is missing!

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    jayn — January 17, 2012 @ 9:06 am

    I have used my Mom’s old percolator forever. A French Press would put me in the 21st century (or back to the 19th)…

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    Ryan — January 17, 2012 @ 9:07 am

    The timing of this is awesome. I was just thinking about switching from my grind and brew coffee maker (since it started leaking) over to using a french press.

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    amy marantino — January 17, 2012 @ 9:09 am

    i am in dire need of a grinder!

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    Jennifer — January 17, 2012 @ 9:16 am

    Love the French Press – mine is currently pressed out. Great giveaway!

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    Holly — January 17, 2012 @ 9:17 am

    What a great site ~ intelligent, inspiring, encouraging, well written, fine photos ~ what a great give away!

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    Luke Brandjord — January 17, 2012 @ 9:22 am

    So much better than truck stop coffee!

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    cyndi — January 17, 2012 @ 9:24 am

    I LOVE French pressed coffee! I lost my French press on a camping trip and would love to win this to make up for it! Thanks for such a great cooking website!

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    Patrick Birke — January 17, 2012 @ 9:25 am

    I love your site and make a lot of your recipes for my family. Would love a French press!

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    Megan — January 17, 2012 @ 9:29 am

    I just wished for this exact French Press on amazon the other day. I think it’s a sign!

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    Robert Bell — January 17, 2012 @ 9:34 am

    Nothing beats good fresh ground roast (I prefer MadCap coffee) in a French press. What I look forward to every morning.

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    Claire — January 17, 2012 @ 9:34 am

    Ooh! Count me in for this one!

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    Timothy Hopper — January 17, 2012 @ 9:50 am

    Mmmm.

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    mary kathryn — January 17, 2012 @ 9:50 am

    Please do enter me in the contest! That coffee sounds delicious :)

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    Kelly S. — January 17, 2012 @ 9:57 am

    I would love a French Press! And best part would be it came from you! Bragging rights would be huge considering the amount I talk about your blog/recipes to my family & friends!

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    Jordan Montreuil — January 17, 2012 @ 9:58 am

    I need a grinder!

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    Jon — January 17, 2012 @ 9:58 am

    Received a French Press for Christmas a few years ago and love it!

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    JohnC — January 17, 2012 @ 10:03 am

    I have a French Press and certainly need a grinder for my Turkish coffee I do in my blender now.
    First comment but I truly enjoy your blog!

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    Jessica G. — January 17, 2012 @ 10:03 am

    Oooh, I have a cheap little French press, but this would be lovely.

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    Aimee B Hogan — January 17, 2012 @ 10:06 am

    I would love to have a new French Press! These things make the best coffee. Mine is ancient and needs to be retired…

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    Sam Jakhelln — January 17, 2012 @ 10:07 am

    Hi Nick! I love coffee treats!

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    Patricia Hawn — January 17, 2012 @ 10:08 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had coffee made in a French press. Sounds like it might be worth the effort.
    BTW, thanks for posting the article about Paula Deen.

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    Nancy — January 17, 2012 @ 10:09 am

    I would love to have one of those in my kitchen

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    Maria — January 17, 2012 @ 10:10 am

    I’d love a french press! Coffee almost always does taste better from a press.

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    Donna Cifuentes — January 17, 2012 @ 10:15 am

    duh, figured it out now, thanks NIck!! Oh yeah, pick me!!

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    jennypenny — January 17, 2012 @ 10:17 am

    Can’t wait to try the cinnamon and nutmeg trick…sounds delicious!

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    Andrew Cifuentes — January 17, 2012 @ 10:18 am

    My mom loves your site and forwards it always to me and my brother. He loves to cook and I love coffee.

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    Nick Colombey — January 17, 2012 @ 10:21 am

    This has been on my to buy list for a while. I currently just use a moka pot.

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    Nadine — January 17, 2012 @ 10:23 am

    Totally agree it’s not something you buy for yourself (maybe why I don’t have one), but something that is wonderful once received!

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    Lydia — January 17, 2012 @ 10:25 am

    My husband and I use a moka pot to make espresso/coffee but this is something we’ve both been really wanting! So please pick me :)

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    Hailey — January 17, 2012 @ 10:25 am

    Nick!

    This couldn’t of came at a more perfect time! I just moved back to Colorado into a tiny kitchen and am on the market for a good french press. I got spoiled the last 6 months while house sitting in Florida and was using my friends’. It makes the best coffee, and I happen to enjoy the process.

    Love your blog. I’ve been an avid follower for almost two years now! Keep it up! :)

    oh, and pick me! pick me!

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    Tracy — January 17, 2012 @ 10:26 am

    Me!

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    Wendy — January 17, 2012 @ 10:28 am

    Great idea about using the spices on the coffee grounds. I would love to try using a french press for my coffee!

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    Tim — January 17, 2012 @ 10:29 am

    Just found your site and I love it! Also been thinking about fresh grinding coffee and using a french press as well so this is a win win.

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    Allison — January 17, 2012 @ 10:31 am

    Would love a French press bundle– my fiance just discovered coffee a few months ago, it would be great to re-revolutionize his world!

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    Jen — January 17, 2012 @ 10:35 am

    I love coffee and have always wanted a French press! I love your site by the way.

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    Lily — January 17, 2012 @ 10:35 am

    Love drinking coffee from a french press!

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    courtney — January 17, 2012 @ 10:36 am

    this is a great giveaway Nick!

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    Carolyne — January 17, 2012 @ 10:43 am

    Mmmmmm….cinnamon! What a fabulous idea.
    ♡~Carolyne

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    Amanda — January 17, 2012 @ 10:45 am

    I love french press coffee and mine died on me a couple years ago…and I’ve never replaced it. This would be wonderful!

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    Carolyn Andrews — January 17, 2012 @ 10:46 am

    Love good coffee on a winter morning!

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    Kelley — January 17, 2012 @ 10:46 am

    I like my whiskey straight and my coffee black! but adding spices sounds fun and totally does not change the color.. so I will definitely try it!
    (also I made your egg/corn tortilla/muffin thing for breakfast yesterday and it was delicious! and so easy. great idea!)

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    Maggie — January 17, 2012 @ 10:47 am

    Ahhhh, this brings me back to my days in college as a barista! I’d be slinging espresso all day, but I’d keep the french pressed stuff in the back for all the staffers to enjoy :) would love to win!

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    Bina — January 17, 2012 @ 10:48 am

    Thanks for this chance for a French press!

    Looking forward to trying cinnamon and nutmeg with my coffee tomorrow morning.

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    Caitlin — January 17, 2012 @ 10:51 am

    I don’t drink that much coffee so I could never justify buying one for myself. I’d love to have one though!

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    Mariah — January 17, 2012 @ 10:55 am

    My french press just broke and I’d love to get a new one! Love the blog!

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    Katie — January 17, 2012 @ 11:00 am

    I would love a new French press! The cracks on mine finally opened up, and I’m still on a student budget so replacement’s a distant dream.

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    Jodi — January 17, 2012 @ 11:03 am

    You are so correct. A coffee press is something I have wanted for a while, but would never buy for myself.

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    Brian — January 17, 2012 @ 11:11 am

    PUHLEEEEZE! At the tender age of 60, my wife has developed a taste for coffee…well, sort of. She prefers lighter roasts and even some flavored coffees while I prefer dark, unflavored roasts. This has caused enormous morning conflict and the only way out os to have separate grinders and french presses. At our advanced age, we simply can’t afford dual luxuries. Help, please! Thanks!

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    Becky Girouard — January 17, 2012 @ 11:20 am

    WOW! I’ve just stumbled onto your site while looking up recipes for homemade pasta – I’m already hooked and I’m sure I’ll be here often.
    Thanks for great information and confidence-building instructions!

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    Stephanita — January 17, 2012 @ 11:22 am

    I really love your site; it has helped me branch out a lot more in my cooking. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    Danielle — January 17, 2012 @ 11:23 am

    Coffee! I would love a french press and a coffee grinder. I’ve been wanting to purchase the latter and toy with the idea of the former. This would be awesome.

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    Melissa — January 17, 2012 @ 11:33 am

    Yes coffee with cinnamon is GREAT! I would love a french press & grinder, thanks for the giveaway. Have a good day.

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    Brooke — January 17, 2012 @ 11:35 am

    I agree that a coffee presses are amazing… I just never can seem to justify buying one for myself.

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    Denise — January 17, 2012 @ 11:42 am

    I would love a French Press and a new coffee grinder. I would definitely try the cinnamon too!

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    Tricia — January 17, 2012 @ 11:50 am

    I love your blog….I send your recipes to out son.

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    Wowbagger — January 17, 2012 @ 12:07 pm

    Usually use an Aeropress but would love to have a French press as well.

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    Sarah — January 17, 2012 @ 12:28 pm

    I love coffee and would like to try a french press. :)

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    Byron — January 17, 2012 @ 12:33 pm

    Being from Seattle I am a coffee lover and a french press would just add to that love.

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    Cori Russell — January 17, 2012 @ 12:40 pm

    I’ve never tried french press coffee before, but I do brew my own coffee (and grind my own whole beans) every morning, so I’d love to try it!!

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    Andrea P — January 17, 2012 @ 12:42 pm

    I would live to try using a French Press!

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    Sandra Rodriguez — January 17, 2012 @ 12:57 pm

    pick me! pick me!

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    Dan — January 17, 2012 @ 1:00 pm

    I love french pressed Joe!

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    Karyn — January 17, 2012 @ 1:17 pm

    This Pacific Northwesterner LOVES coffee and would love love love a french press! BTW, your blog is fabulous. I’ve been a dedicated stalker of your posts for 6 months now :D

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    Sherry — January 17, 2012 @ 1:26 pm

    I started making coffee with a french press when I started drinking it. I am not sure why, maybe because I like strong coffee. I liked your tip of using cinnamon and nutmeg in with the coffee. Thanks for a chance to win Nick!

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    Casey — January 17, 2012 @ 1:29 pm

    I would love this!! Thank you for the chance to win:)

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    JoAnn — January 17, 2012 @ 1:52 pm

    YUM! I LOVE french pressed coffee but have never sprung for my own!

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    Stormytexn@yahoo.com — January 17, 2012 @ 1:56 pm

    Mmmm love coffee, that is one treat I will still allow myself to have!

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    Christine — January 17, 2012 @ 1:56 pm

    Just stumbled upon your website–perhaps it was because I was meant to win a coffee press and grinder?

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    Carmen — January 17, 2012 @ 1:59 pm

    Sounds like something definitely worth trying!

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    Susan — January 17, 2012 @ 2:04 pm

    Give me coffee or give me sleep!

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    Laura Toscano — January 17, 2012 @ 2:07 pm

    Cinnamon in coffee is a good idea!

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    RachelAdelle — January 17, 2012 @ 2:33 pm

    Coffee is my best friend!!! I moved to NYC with two suitcases and a french press!! a grinder would make my family whole!

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    pick me! pick me! Seriously though, I’ve been *this close* to buying a french press the last few times I was at T. J. Maxx and I keep walking by it for some reason… maybe the reason is because I might win one soon…?? Hmm??

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    Michelle — January 17, 2012 @ 2:42 pm

    Awesome quick giveaway

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    Marcela Murillo — January 17, 2012 @ 2:45 pm

    Hey thx for the give away. Count me in

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    Brittany — January 17, 2012 @ 2:54 pm

    I’ve been wanting a new and bigger french press for months now, but I’m a poor grad student! I’d love to win!

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    Corky — January 17, 2012 @ 3:02 pm

    Nothing like a good shot of bourbon in your coffee on those really cold mornings. Gotta get the blood flowing.

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    Jenn — January 17, 2012 @ 3:11 pm

    me me me! pick me. :-)

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    Lisa Evko — January 17, 2012 @ 3:17 pm

    Biiiiiiiggggg coffee drinker here! Thank you for the chance to enter (and hopefully win!) PS – I agree with the person from your earlier post that you should have Macheesmo T-Shirts!!!!

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    Bill — January 17, 2012 @ 3:30 pm

    Oh man – I’ve been thinking about a French press and unable to pull the trigger for months now. Great giveaway, Nick – thanks!

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    Kathryn Wilson — January 17, 2012 @ 3:41 pm

    How fun is that!!!!!! Makes me want a cup right now!

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    Danielle — January 17, 2012 @ 3:44 pm

    I would love to win this french press because I love coffee and it can make just enough for a cup or two. Thanks! :D

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    Geoff — January 17, 2012 @ 3:48 pm

    It grinds on me that I am so pressed for time that I don’t have either of these! Thank you and good night.

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    annie nalewak — January 17, 2012 @ 3:58 pm

    COFFEE IS THE HEART STARTER AROUND HERE , AND A FRENCH PRESS WOULD BE A SUPER BONUSS. THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE TO OWN THIS KITCHEN’ PERTY’.(PRETTY) .

    ANNIE

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    Vikki — January 17, 2012 @ 3:58 pm

    What a great prize! I hope I win!

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    PH — January 17, 2012 @ 4:12 pm

    Your idea of adding cinnamon and nutmeg is genius!! Much better than sprinkling on top lol

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    Sarah — January 17, 2012 @ 4:13 pm

    Hi Nick, heard about you through your friends in DC and I love your blog!

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    Scott — January 17, 2012 @ 4:21 pm

    I always wanted to try a french press. Hope I win!

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    Denise Drobnick — January 17, 2012 @ 4:23 pm

    COFFEE IS MY LIFE. Good day.

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    Darci — January 17, 2012 @ 4:24 pm

    Oh, I have been wanting to try a french press…what a great opportunity.

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    Emmy — January 17, 2012 @ 4:28 pm

    ahhhh, I truly enjoy coffee. Even though I’m not a connoisseur on identifying the different blends, I can definitely tell the difference between a good strong cup of coffee or a weak watery blend. I really am looking forward to this contest because we need a better coffee grinder. Ours is so old and doesn’t grind the beans evenly :/

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    Maggey — January 17, 2012 @ 4:33 pm

    Coffee! Yum

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    Melissa — January 17, 2012 @ 4:39 pm

    Love your blog! And coffee! This would make my winter so much better :)

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    Stephanie — January 17, 2012 @ 4:57 pm

    I love my coffee every morning!!! Since moving though, I’ve sadly been having instant coffee every morning (unless I feel like making the trip to the coffee shop pre-workout/work). Kind of disappointing! I know i have to get a French press or something soon. :)

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    Emma Jaros — January 17, 2012 @ 4:59 pm

    French press is the best way to make coffee at home!

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    Brenda R — January 17, 2012 @ 5:02 pm

    Whoo Love the opportunity to win. Thank you so much.

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    Bill — January 17, 2012 @ 5:20 pm

    I’m not a big coffee lover either, but I’ve always heard that the French Press makes the best coffee. I hope I win so I can test this person!

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    Linda Steinbaugh — January 17, 2012 @ 6:52 pm

    My late husband introduced me to coffee, good strong coffee. Thanks for this opportunity.

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    Kevin (BBQ Smoker Site) — January 17, 2012 @ 8:19 pm

    Though I did not get my entry in soon enough, I will chime in and say we LOVE our French Press! My brother sends us beans from BB Bean Coffee Roasters in Colorado Springs! A match made in coffee heaven!

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    Peggy — January 18, 2012 @ 4:31 am

    Jealous! I’ve got a French press packed away somewhere – you’ve given me the gumption to on a search for it now!

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    Debra — January 18, 2012 @ 4:45 am

    love Coffee & anything made with coffee ~ did you know that coffee is great when cooking roasts it tenderizes even the toughest cuts of meat

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    Robyn — January 18, 2012 @ 5:16 pm

    I love coffee and french press coffee is so worth the effort:)

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    Mary — January 22, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

    Mmmm, cafe.

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    john madia — January 23, 2012 @ 8:46 am

    cant wait to try it

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    deanna pucci — October 16, 2012 @ 9:37 am

    I have started using the press within the last few weeks also! Love it but need a bigger one. I was handed down a 10 ounce!

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