Our Midwestern Life

Today, Abigail is joined by Abby Hummel to talk about how to live in the tension of joy and sorrow during the holidays. Abby's first appearance on Our Midwestern Life: GMOs - Our World and Your Kitchen Sorta Awesome 80: Offering Gentle Comfort in Times of Grief Just Show Up by Kara Tippetts and Jill Buteyn The Hardest Peace by Kara Tippetts Persuasion 118: Going Solo during the Holidays with Gina Dalfonzo Every Moment Holy Brené Brown on Empathy Fat & Faithful: A Fat Holiday Survival Guide Abby's Chai Recipe Ingredients: 2 cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick A few whole peppercorns (pink peppercorns are delicious!) 3-4 cloves 1 piece of candied ginger 2 black tea bags (you can substitute rooibos tea for a caffeine free option) 1 cup of milk Sugar Directions: Put spices and tea bags plus 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Add the milk, and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Add sugar to taste. Enjoy!