New Product Pix!

Here they are as promised! Bath Bombs, Salt Soak, Coffee Scrub, Sugar Scrub, Shea Cream, Massage Oil, Rose Kaolin Masque, Sea Mask, and Soaps. WooHoo! Come check them out at http://www.jessicasishkabibbles.etsy.com/

How to Tuesday - Chai Tea Latte

This morning I woke up wanting something different than my usual coffee. I thought a chai tea latte sounded perfect so I went online to find a good recipe. I was shocked when all I found was a bunch of instant mix recipes and weird variations, one that didn’t even contain any tea (WHAT?!). Anyway I went and made my chai tea latte from memory instead and thought I would share my recipes with you. It is a lot more labor intensive than just throwing a pot of coffee on, but it’s worth it, and is a nice chance every now and again. This recipe can be easily modified to your taste. You can add more of, or omit any of the spices. I think you are supposed to add ginger as well but I didn’t have any.

Chai Tea Latte (Apparently the old fashioned way LOL)

Ingredients:

Cardamom – 1 pod (or a few shakes of ground)
Allspice – a few shakes
Cinnamon – 1 stick (or a few shakes of ground)
Nutmeg – a few shakes
Cloves - About 10 or 1/4 tsp (or a few shakes of ground)
Black Peppercorns – About 10 or 1/8 tsp
Black Tea – 2 tea bags
Water – 1 ¼ cup
Milk – 1 cup
Honey – 2 tsp (can sub sugar)

1. Mix Cardamom, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Black Peppercorns, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to about medium low cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

3. Add black tea to water and spice, cover and simmer another 5-10 min (or longer depending on the strength you want) My tea bags were a little old so I did about 10 minutes and it was still a little weak for me.

4. Stir in milk and honey, and bring back to a simmer. Strain into mugs, serve, and enjoy!

*For Chai Tea Latte Cold follow steps 1-3 and stir in honey. Strain Chill in fridge, then add milk and pour into glasses.*

The People Behind The Bibbles

I thought it would be a good idea to introduce my family and self, so you can put faces to the names in my blog.

From top down: Jon my hubby, playing our new Wii. Phoenix 1 ½ hes the baby in our family. Codi my, little cowgirl, (and Nacho) 2 1/2 . And ME!

Its I Want... Wednasday

I want this dress. Its at pinupgirlclothing.com for $92.00 and I just cant bring myself to spend that much on a dress right now (Sigh). What is it that you are wanting this Wednesdsy?

My Package :}

YESSS! I got my new shipment of supplies today, and I can’t wait to start making my new products. So far I have Soap and Whipped Shea Butter Cream, but with my new shipment I plan on making sugar and coffee scrubs, lotion, massage oil, bath salts, bath fizzes, and 2 different kinds of face masques. Super excited I will post pictures as I get the products made.

I am officially appreciated by the Army!

So yesterday was a big day for my family. My husband reenlisted for 6 MORE YEARS! Woo that seems like a lot right now. There was a nice small ceremony where my husband was sworn back in and the jokes were in full force. Then to my surprise I got a certificate as well! It was a certificate of appreciation for supporting my soldier. This was the first ceremony I have ever been to, so I fumbled around not knowing whether to shake his hand, grab the certificate, pose for a picture, or run in terror. But it was great. And it was so nice to know that they relies that it’s not just the enlisted member that is making a commitment but the whole family.