Author Archives: Rae Nudson

french press

Finally, after much jealousy and tales of delicious hot and iced coffee, I came to my senses and got a French press. And it does not disappoint. 

But before I get to the iced coffee, let’s start with the ice cubes. I put raspberries in mine.

Once that was done, fill it up with water and freeze. I also made some ice cubes out of coffee, so that way my iced coffee wouldn’t be watered down. 

Once the ice cubes are in the glass…

Fill it up with the delicious coffee your french press has been brewing in the fridge. For the coffee, I used this recipe from Food 52. Put coffee, cinnamon, and water in your french press. Let it sit overnight in the fridge and then press down in the morning and pour into your cup with berry and coffee ice cubes. 

The raspberries add a lovely flavor and the coffee cubes keep it strong. Add milk or sweetened condensed milk as you like, and that’s it. The best iced coffee you can make at home. 

I’ve been making hot coffee as well, with the same recipe (minus the ice cubes). It’s been amazing. Got any French press or coffee tips? Let me know!

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I’ve been interested in the idea of midriffs but not really confident enough to completely pull them off (blame @oscarprgirl, she kills it in a midriff). This was my experiment with the idea. I’ve worn this shirt many many times before for work and for play, but I’ve never worn it quite like this. I just tied a knot in the front, and then threw on a high-waisted skirt so I wouldn’t actually be bare. Shirt is DKNYC, skirt is American Apparel, shoes are Loft, clutch I made myself.

The weather was beautiful and I was able to catch up with a few friends at a happy hour this week. I ran late and ran short of dry shampoo so running baby powder through my hair worked its magic. I also made some progress in knitting, but it never goes as fast as you’d like, does it? On the sidewalk I found one page of what looks like a script for a play. And on the weekend I relaxed with coffee and #fatcat just relaxed.

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! I did for sure. Before it started though, I got my nails done. Essie’s Absolutely Shore. And, while I was waiting for my dad to get into town, I also made iced coffee with my new french press! To go with it, I made raspberry and coffee ice cubes. It was delicious. I’ll do a post later this week with more details. Once my dad got here we had a great time! Including, obvs, going to the natural history museum. Hope this week is just as fun as this weekend was!

The look from my last day at work before the much needed three day weekend. Skirt from express, button up from Uniqlo, top from Topshop, watch from the men’s section at Target, Shoes from JC Penny’s. Do you have plans for the weekend? My dad is coming! I’m super stoked.