14 Responses to “Giveaway Friday: Carrie’s Curious Chai Can Cure”

1. Nicolle says:

   January 13, 2012 at 11:47 am

   I love chai!

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   • strive4impact says:

     January 19, 2012 at 11:32 pm

     Hey Nicolle! Thanks for commenting! What’s your favorite Chai you have ever had?

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     • Nicolle says:

       January 20, 2012 at 6:35 am

       Mmmm my chai world isn’t very big. Ive only ever had the Oregon chai brand. Vanilla is my favorite. How do you make your chai?

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       • Jonathan (in Colorado) says:

         January 22, 2012 at 9:27 pm

         Hey Nicolle! Carrie grinds her own spices into a delicious mix. Then we add fresh ginger and brew enough for about 20 cups. It stays in the fridge 1 week (or less), while we take it out and heat it a few cups at a time.

         The Oregon Chai is good… a bit sweet for me, but good for sure.

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2. Mara says:

   January 14, 2012 at 1:48 am

   Hi Jonathan & Carrie.
   Chai tea is great Right now I’m sipping on a hot thick chocolate and it is the perfect drink for good start of a cold Saturday morning.

   Take care!

   Mara

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   • strive4impact says:

     January 19, 2012 at 11:32 pm

     Hey Mara! We love the Italian hot chocolate… My most memorable one was in Verona with you… we sat at a cafe somewhere near a statue of Dante, and it was kind of cold, so the hot chocolate was super nice. That trip you also introduced us to roasted chestnuts, which we had never had, and now love. Hot chocolate and cold days go well together. But then… it is chocolate after all. Chocolate goes with most days.

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     • Mara says:

       January 23, 2012 at 9:32 am

       Hi Jonathan! I remember that Chocolate in Verona… It was so great! Good memory. Yes, Chocolate goes great any day.

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3. Patricia McCormick says:

   January 17, 2012 at 9:43 am

   Hi Jonathan and Carrie: You may not believe this, but I have chai preparing on the stove as we speak; the next step is to add the milk. I spent a year in India, loved it, and had chai every morning with a friend, as well as other times of the day. It is wonderful. However, they have tiny cups, while I have mugs! Starts the day off right! I hope you love India, too. Best wishes, Patricia

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   • strive4impact says:

     January 19, 2012 at 11:30 pm

     We had a love/hate relationship learning to get along in India… but now it’s mostly love. Starting the day off right is right!

     Where all did you see during your year in India?

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     • Patricia McCormick says:

       January 20, 2012 at 11:08 am

       Hi. I kept a small apartment in Bangalore and traveled out from there. I spent a week in Nagaland in December, where 16 tribes live — and attended their Hornbill Festival; the costumes, dancing and singing fantastic. Visited the cemetary there in Kohima where the Japanese were defeated. In January I spent 3 weeks traveling in Old and New Delhi, enjoying the incredible history, Jama Masjid mosque, Red Fort, Ghandi’s tomb and the temple where he worshipped, the Akshardham Temple, government buildings, the Qutab Minor Tower and Bahai Lotus Temple. I went to Jaipur, visited Palace of the Winds, the Water Palace and Amber Fort, hit the big kite festival, also donation day; of course, shopped. Drove to Agra, stopping to visit Fatepur Sikri, built by Akbar; visited the lovely Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Drove on to Allahabad and experienced the Kumbha Mela with pilgrims from all over India; dipped in the Ganga. Also visite Nehru’s home. Visited Shreyanshnath Jain temple, and went on to holy city, Veranasi on the Ganga. Saw the fires burning for cremation, the nightly ceremonies on the water. Visited Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. On to Amritsar, the Golden Temple, and the closing ceremony at the Pakistani border, and Jallianwalla Bagh where Indians were massacered by the British. Next Rishakesh, where the Ganga was pristine and dipped again. Lovely place, home of many holy men. On to Haridwar and the nightly ceremonies on the Ganga. I had to leave India after six months, so went to Pokhara, Nepal and Kathmandu. Loved Nepal. In August, I went to Alleppey for the annual Snake Boat Race; very exciting! I love Kerala where everyone travels by water on small boats and houseboats. On to Fort Kochi with the famous Kathakali dancers and the Chinese fishing nets, spice markets, Dutch palace and graveyard, and Jewtown. On to Chennai, where there is the longest sandy beach in Asia, visited the Theosophical Society of Madras and the beautiful Santhome Cathedral. Visited Cholamandala Artist Village and Dakshin Chitra. I loved Mahabalipuram with the rock cut temples by the sea, over 1400 years old. Pondicherry was next and is a delightful town on the sea with a European flair and huge shade trees, home of the tombs of The Mother and Aurobindo. I was privileged to meditate in the Matri Mandir in Auroville, a peaceful, quiet planned community. I visited Chidambram and the temple, and Thanjavur with its lovely temple. On to Madurai, the Meenakshi Temple and the Gandhi Memorial Museum. Madurai is known for its flower and vegetable market, very interesting. I returned to Veranasi for three weeks in October and got to know the narrow streets, the temples, the Nepalese temple where widows live, the burning ghats and the local people. I love India and its people. I want to return to see Leduc and have some ashram experiences, as well.

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       • strive4impact says:

         January 20, 2012 at 11:23 am

         What an amazing experience. I would love to go to most of the places you mentioned. Auroville is even on my “bucket list” because I want to see their giant solar cooker. This is like a what’s what of India. Someone could follow your footsteps and have the most amazing year ever. Do you blog your travels or post your pictures anywhere?

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         • Patricia McCormick says:

           January 20, 2012 at 2:05 pm

           This is something I am toying with. I took photography classes and I do have some excellent images. I have not blogged my travels or posted my pictures anywhere. Do you have suggestions as to how I could get started doing this? I am also considering writing travel articles, accompanied by pictures.

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           • Jonathan (in Colorado) says:

             January 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm

             Well, if you’re wanting to get started and try things out, you could always set up a free site at Blogger.com or WordPress.com. But if you want to have more control over it, I would recommend getting your own domain and hosting (about $100/year). Once you have your own site, you have lots of ways to market yourself. Photo sites will happily accept your uploads… but I think it’s always best to have a place to direct people back to, and a place that you have control over (domain, hosting, and WordPress on your hosting). I walk though how to do this,step-by-step, in the 2nd ThreeMoneyMethods guide at http://www.ThreeMoneyMethods.com

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   • strive4impact says:

     January 20, 2012 at 11:18 am

     Hey Patricia! Congratulations! You won the Chai mix! I will be in touch to get your address so we can send the chai to you!

     Congratulations!

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