With the hectic lifestyle of living with two young children, two rambunctious dogs, a full time working husband and all of the activities life invariably throws at a family, having a routine in the morning is something I hold dearly to.
My routine is something that keeps me calm, sane and organized when I get up to the screaming of the little ones at ungodly hours of the morning. The first thing I do after rolling out of bed is stumble upstairs to my kitchen where I immediately grab the kettle, fill it up and set it to high. I clean out my Bodum, grind fresh beans and measure them with careful precision. I wait for the steam (no whistling please), and then wait a minute after it boils. I pour it over the beans and let it sit for three minutes. I stir it, pop on the lid and wait another three minutes, I get my cups out, the cream and sweetener if we are using it. I pour the coffee, I sip it, I savour it. It’s ready, which means, I’m ready, Ready for what the day has to throw at me, and I can take it all on.
I’m not saying I need caffeine (as I have gone caffeine free with success) but I just love coffee. I love the flavour of it. I love my local bean roaster and I love his coffee. Being Primal for these past couple of months has only made me love coffee more. I put real cream in it…and it is glorious. I only drink water, coffee, tea and coconut water, so my coffee is a must.
I have been using a Bodum French press every morning for about 8 years. I love my Bodum and it’s how I will always make my coffee. I even have a brand new drip coffee maker (courtesy of my inlaws) that sits in my garage untouched. I had an espresso maker, a fancy quick one cup french press, many kinds of grinders, etc. but now I just stick to the simple. I just want my coffee and I want it to be amazing every time. Bodum makes that possible with it’s gorgeous French presses. I don’t even use the words French Press most of the time, because Bodum is synonymous with it. We all just say Bodum and everyone knows what we are talking about. Much like Kleenex is widely known as the only tissue, even if it’s another brand.
This contest is now closed.
So now that you know I’m in love with a coffee maker (and I have no shame), I’d like to offer you the same. This gorgeous 1 liter Columbia from Bodum is up for grabs. All you have to do is comment on this post. On Friday the 21st of September, I’ll pick a winner.
Because the fabulous people at Bodum were so kind as to give one of these bad boys to me and one to a lucky reader, I feel like I should spread the love their way as well. Extra entries for subscribing to Guilty Kitchen via RSS (the little orange steak up there in the top right corner of the blog) or by liking Bodum North America or Guilty Kitchen on Facebook (neither of these is mandatory though). Simply leave a comment for each entry (one extra entry per like or subscription) and I’ll count them towards the total. I can’t wait to give one of these away!
I used to have one of these and it was great! I would love to have one again for my sweet, coffee-loving boyfriend!
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I would love one of these! I crave a cup of coffee the minute I walk in from the gym when the house is still quiet and the little ones are hopefully still sleeping for another few minutes!
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I have been eyeing these for awhile and would love try one. I have an older glass press but the coffee cools so quickly that I end up microwaving it. This would be quite an upgrade. Thanks for the chance!
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We just moved and are saving our beans for a Bodum, this exact model, in fact! We would love love this prize!
There is something very special about morning routines and starting the day with that perfect cup of coffee. I love your description of your morning routine.
I am extremely fond of that morning cup of coffee and have, at various points in time, given it up to prove to myself (and others) that it was not an addiction. Still, mornings seem to be nicer with coffee…
You definitely have an established routine. I find my routine varies widely on a day to day basis. I definitely enjoy my coffee but my sources are dependant on when I get up and when I leave the house. I have a glass french press for the weekends and the mornings when I’m up early enough (usually my wife actually). If I miss the French press it’s usually starbucks on the drive in. I definitely hate the days when I just don’t have time before I get to the office, as they generally become the free coffee days.
Office coffee is fine, if you don’t treat yourself through the day. But once I’ve made a proper cup, it just doesn’t cut it anymore.
I have one I picked up from Goodwill a few years back, and I worry about he day it breaks!
Awesome! I actually don’t drink coffee. When my husband and I got married I thought I don’t drink enough coffee to justify buying a coffee maker because he doesn’t like it. Now, a few years later, I’m craving coffee! I need to buy one of these 🙂
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I also french press my coffee every morning! It’s so rich and delicious!
I had my first successful French Press coffee when we went camping this summer (we were always more espresso/latte folk at home) and I’ve been trying to decide which Bodum would suit our needs since I had to return the one we borrowed for camping 🙁 this would be fantabulous! I already like ya on FB, can’t figure out the RSS feed on my phone so whatevs!
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Just recently discovered the beauty of the French press, and after just a couple of weeks it ended up getting broken 🙁 I need to win one… 😉
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Love French Press and Bodum. I do subscribe to your Feed. Thanks!
Mmmm…I love coffee!!!!!!!! This would be great 🙂
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I’d love to win one of these, I’ve always wanted to try this method.
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Would love it! 🙂
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Coffee has been and still is my preferred morning beverage and has been for a long long time. I have made coffee in many different types of coffee makers. I agree with you Liz the Bodum makes one hellva morning statement.I too buy locally roasted beans because without excellent beans you just have brown water! Not having a Bodum anymore (long story) and having never replaced the one I did have it sure would be nice to win a new French Press!
For me coffee is a passion, romance, and love. The wonderful coffee bean God gave us to enjoy.
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I wouldn’t be able to function in the mornings if it weren’t for coffee!
The little french press I bought years ago only makes a single cup and I just don’t think it’s doing it’s job properly. I love drip coffee in the morning but a pressed coffee in the afternoon. Thanks for the giveaway!
Man, it’s almost 9pm here and yet reading your description of your morning routine made me crave a cup of coffee. There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh ground beans and freshly brewed coffee.
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I have a Bodum milk frother that I love, love, love! I’d love to try their french press as well (:
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Coffee made this way is much healthier – in case you needed another reason to love it.
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Who doesn’t love a Bodum. I broke my first one, then replaced it with a plastic one which i now use for loose leaf tea….LOVE IT!!
I would LOVE to win this!!
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I have often given a Bodum French Press for gifts at Christmas, but low and behold I do not have one of my own.
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OMG I love Bodum! I drink French Press every.single.morning.
I so need this!
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Go French press! The only way to go!
Oh, I have wanted a French press for the longest. Here’s hoping!
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Awesome! Would love to win this!
I love coffee but I’ve never tried a French Press before.
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My bodem is a little worse for wear… I gotta have a new one!
I would love one of these! I always wanted to try a french press 🙂
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I live in a small fishing village in Baja Mexico, and I get up every morning at 0500 to get the weather off the internet for the local fishermen and boaters. I could really use a faster and better way to make coffee than an old percolater, and I do enjoy a god cup of coffee.
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I recently bought a Bodum as a wedding shower gift. I almost bought myself one at the same time…but held off doing it. So thank you for giving me a chance to win one here.
This is a perfect giveaway for coffee lovers like me !
I love really good coffee, but I generally don’t like drip coffee. French press sounds perfect.
I love coffee. And I love it made in a Bodum. I always buy the glass ones though, and I always BREAK the glass ones. So needless to say it would probably be a good idea if I actually got one that is metal, to save me the extra expense.
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ammmmmazing! great product & great blog. good luck to us all!
T
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Thanks,
T
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And yes please, I would really love a French press!!! Thank you for the opportunity!
I love my coffee too
Like you, it is not about the caffeine for me, I just love coffee. The smell….the taste…awwww. French press is the best. By the way, I have three grown (sniff, sniff) red- headed sons so I love looking at the photos of yours. It brings it all back, thank you for that!
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Would love a coffee press. I keep asking for one for Christmas and never getting it!
Coffee, yes please!