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A few months back @farmhousefresh was kind enough to send me their Sunflower Honey Butter, an intensive hydration and repair balm. I keep the pot next to my bed and slather it on my oh-so-dry #colorado hands at bedtime and after my shower. I love it, it’s helped with my eczema and splits! 🐄 In fact I love this company and their products so much, I just re-purchased their Three Milk Ageless Night Cream; my skin has never been so soft, fine lines and winkles are reduced, for real! When I wash my face the next morning, I can literally feel the layer of protection this Three Milk Night Cream has given me throughout the night. I’ve added their daily moisturizer to my morning routine; I love that every order comes sample packets and a coupon for your next purchase. 🐄 The scents are amazing! This company sources from local US Farms — many of the products are certified organic, all-natural, gluten-free, and vegan. What are you waiting for? 🍯 In fact a wedge of the Gourmet Whole Milk Soaps ($12.50 value) is FREE with $30 purchase. Simply shop, add the Milk Soap of your choice to your cart, during check out, enter code TREAT at the last stage of checkout. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more. *This is not a sponsored ad or affiliate link, I just love their products. . Clickable Link in Bio http://farmhousefreshgoods.com/fresh-arrivals.html . #farmhousefresh #sunflowerhoneybutter #threemilknight #allnaturalskincare  #dayspa #glow  #naturalskincareproducts #ageless #hydratedskin #threemilkagelessmoisturizer #sunflowerhoneybutter #naturalmoisturizer #farmtoface #linkinbio #denverblogger #thefreshcooky #fromscratch #bloggersover50 #instayum #eeeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #coloradofoodblogger #foodblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHx5w3gNZ7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8ejbwk16ncsp

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The Best Bacon Beef Minestrone

The Best Bacon Beef Minestrone

This recipe for hearty Bacon Beef Minestrone soup is delicious, with a little twist on tradition it uses crisp, smokey bacon, savory chunks of sirloin, nutrient rich beans, tons of seasonal vegetables that are swimming in a tomato-y beef broth. Warm yourself up with a bowl of this delicious soup, ready in 30 minutes or less!

This recipe is based on the Bacon Minestrone recipe from the Bacon,…

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Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

  Not another chocolate chip cookie recipe!! Said no one, EVER!

Grab an ice cold glass of milk ’cause these Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies will knock your socks off, they are chocolate chip cookies on steroids, or pudding-oids. These soft, buttery cookies are loaded with chocolate; are gooey, chewy, with a hint of oatiness and topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they are so very…

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On my stories now, the process for browning butter and making these MUST MAKE…Browned Butter Vanilla Bean Salted Rice Krispie Treats! . It might be a mouthful, but WOW! These are amazing! . I’m making these today for about the 💯 time for my son’s XC team feed. Easy #glutenfree and AH-MAZING! #thefreshcooky #ricekrispietreats . 👉🏼 Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂👇🏼 https://www.thefreshcooky.com/browned-butter-rice-crispy-treats/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZygJTn6_A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qeczt26mrzx8

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C🥥CONUT Lime Cilantro Chicken 🐔 perfect for your #labordayweekend cookout! . Put de Lime and de Coconut to tenderize this chicken, the flavors are beyond amazing! This recipe is on auto repeat in our home and I think it will be the same in yours. I usually double the batch and freeze several. 🌟 Instant fresh dinner - ready to be grilled. Even if you don’t like coconut 🥥 you should try this!! My family (besides me) does not like COCONUT (crazy, right?) BUT we all go a little nuts 🥜 over this recipe! This summer I’ve loved it with cilantro instead of parsley, but it’s delicious either way. . And it’s #whole30 approved, #paleo #glutenfree #keto friendly! 👍🏻 . Pop on over to my blog @thefreshcooky to see this and many more great Labor Day recipes, such as | Summertime Shish Kebabs | Asian Salad | Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad | Luscious Key Lime Pie. #thefreshcooky #coconutlimechicken #marinade 👉🏼 Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂 https://www.thefreshcooky.com/coconut-lime-chicken/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMFJFRH0-X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kwndjarbbjjx

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GIVEAWAY ALERT! You have until tomorrow (8/28/18) by 3pm to enter. Read to the end for details. 🥓 I thought I’d entice you with this amazing Bacon Minestrone Soup from the #BaconBeansandBeer Cookbook by @ElizaCross @happysimpleliving 🥓 Loaded with good for you veggies and topped with crunchy bacon, I made up a large pot and had it on a simmer for dinner! My family loved it! . A few tweaks; in order to “beef” up the protein for my ravenous boys, I chopped up some sirloin🥩, browned and then added it to the soup. And I forgot to buy elbow macaroni, Orecchiette was the smallest I had, it swelled up dramatically, but nobody complained. .. GIVEAWAY ***In honor of #labordayweekend, I’m giving away one free copy of the compact, but robust Bacon, Beans & Beer cookbook to a lucky US Resident. #giveaway To enter, tell us what’s your favorite ~ Bacon, Beans or Beer? Be sure to follow @thefreshcooky and @happysimpleliving and tag a friend (or two) who might enjoy this cookbook. . US residents only, winner will be chosen at random tomorrow 8/28/18 by 4pm. Good luck! 👍🏻

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WOW what a week you guys! A great week, but one of THOSE weeks, you know the kind; every.moment.filled! So I apologize, I’m a little late posting this recipe #ontheblog for my surprise use of Hibiscus Simple Syrup… 🌺 All-Natural Hibiscus 🌺 Mojito! (this post for 21+ only, or omit rum and you’ve got a delicious mocktail!) 🌺 This IS the ideal summer sipping cocktail! Using my tangy, lemony, floral hibiscus syrup (also now on the blog); loads of fresh mint, zesty lime, a boozy kick of rum, and fizzy @qdrinks Club Soda you'll feel like you've been transported to the tropics! 🌺 What’s your favorite summer cocktail? 🌺 Thank you #qdrinks for sending me some samples of your wonderful mixers! You can find them at your local grocery store, all-natural and I’ve yet to try one that isn’t delicious! . 👉🏼 Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂👇🏼 https://www.thefreshcooky.com/hibiscus-mojito/

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Hibiscus Mojito | A Summer Cocktail

Hibiscus Mojito | A Summer Cocktail

This All-Natural Hibiscus Mojito is the ideal summer sipping cocktail! Using tangy, lemony, floral hibiscus syrup; refreshing mint, zesty lime, and boozy kick of rum, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the tropics!

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Mojitos are one of my favorite summer drinks with all of that yummy mint and fizz, then and add to it the bright notes of Hibiscus Simple…

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Hibiscus Simple Syrup

This recipe for all-natural Hibiscus Simple Syrup adds a delightful subtle floral, lemony and slightly tangy flavor to craft cocktails, Italian sodas, iced-teas, buttercream and ice cream.

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I’ve been waiting ALL summer for my beautiful hibiscus plant to bloom, it brings a little bit of the tropics to Colorado, I love it!

All you need for this beautiful simple syrup…

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Bacon Balsamic Macaroni Salad

Bacon Balsamic Macaroni Salad

You read that right….BACON Balsamic Macaroni Salad!! 

Crisp bacon pieces strewn throughout this delectable, creamy bacon balsamic macaroni salad that is loaded with crunchy celery, bright red grape tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and topped with a mouthwatering creamy balsamic ranch dressing.

Bacon! People go nuts with bacon! Why is that? Perhaps it’s the crispy, salty nature of a slice of bacon,…

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Teaser‼️⚠️ Coming Friday this luscious simple syrup that will make you smile while sipping an amazing, naturally pink drink made with this Hibiscus syrup!! Oh and there might just be a cocktail to go with it!! (If I can get my act together😝) 🌸 Don’t miss a recipe, head over to my blog (Link in profile @thefreshcooky) and sign up to receive my once weekly email featuring a simple new recipe each week. . #hibiscus #simplesyrup #mocktailmixer #cocktailmixer #hibiscussimplesyrup #hibiscussyrup #healthy #cleancocktails #makeathome #denverblogger #thefreshcooky #bakedfromscratch #bloggersover50 #bakingataltitude #instayum #lovetobake #imsomartha #bakersofinstagram #eeeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed.baking @thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #instayum #coloradofoodblogger #foodblogger

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Banana Graham Streusel Muffins

Banana Graham Streusel Muffins

Light, tender, cake like banana muffins with incredible nutty flavor, topped with crunchy, buttery streusel!

This past weekend I wanted to make a treat for my kids in honor of the start of school. We had several overripe bananas, using my Banana Graham Oat Bread recipe as the base and a few additions and presto you have these beautiful muffins!

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First make up the basic…

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Moist Banana Graham Oat Bread

Moist Banana Graham Oat Bread

I love me a moist, tender, easy quick bread! Using up overripe bananas…BONUS! This one is loaded with the nutty heartiness of oat and graham flours, I’ve also reduced the sugar and used honey, making it the perfect afterschool snack. I know you’ll love it!

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A few weeks back my oldest son had his wisdom teeth out, I was trying to think of soft foods I could make…

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I’m (as usual) late to the party, my contribution to #nationalicecreamday is this delicious, creamy, celebration worthy Circus Animal Cookie No Churn Ice Cream (that’s a mouthful)! . Seriously, it’s so very easy and even though it’s so cute with the circus animal #pinkandwhite cookies, you can certainly mix in anything you’d like…a swirl of chocolate or caramel, fresh blueberries, peaches, strawberries or blackberries, nuts…you get the idea. . We are on vacation back east right now and boy is it H🔥T and muggy; this ice cream would be so refreshing right about now. I hope you’ll take some time and whip some up this weekend! No machine required! #nochurn #icecream 👉🏼Clickable Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂👇🏼https://www.thefreshcooky.com/circus-animal-cookie-ice-cream/

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NEW RECIPE 🍹#ontheblog ❇️ Blackberry Bourbon Moscow Mule or as we’ve dubbed it, the B²M² - sorry wife and daughter of engineers! . {recipe for 21+ unless you omit the bourbon...please drink responsibly} . A few months back, I posted a recipe for my fresh Grapefruit & Basil Vodka Smash, It caused a “stir”— @qdrinks very kindly sent me a varietie of their mixers to try, so today I'm excited to share my latest concoction... . This recipe is bursting with simple, amazing flavors; with smokey bourbon, sweet fresh blackberries, fresh lime juice and bubbly #qdrinksgingerbeer. . Thank you to @qdrinks for the mixer samples, more cocktails to come! . #thefreshcooky #cocktails #mocktails #mule #bourbonmule #blackberry 👉🏼Clickable Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂👇🏼https://www.thefreshcooky.com/blackberry-bourbon-moscow-mule/

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NEW RECIPE ➡️ 🌱 As promised creamy, smooth, mildly flavored Homemade Greek Yogurt. . I would never have dreamt that plain yogurt could be so easy, creamy and delicious! Make your own with only two ingredients milk and plain yogurt and a few kitchen tools! Plus I'll show you how to make a copycat version of the Noosa Vanilla Bean Yoghurt, MY FAVORITE! Using a bit of honey @localhivehoney and vanilla bean paste. (Don’t worry @noosayoghurt I’ll still be buying it because we go through too much! ) #noosayoghurt #greekyogurt #homemade #horizongrassfedwholemilk . All of the how-to’s #ontheblog, a fun project to do with kids and a tasty one too! . Many thanks to my sweet friend @elizacross @happysimpleliving for the recipe! It did not disappoint! 👉🏼Clickable Link in Profile @thefreshcooky or painstakingly type in the URL below😂👇🏼 https://www.thefreshcooky.com/homemade-greek-yogurt/

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So excited to try this intensive repair and hydration Sunflower🌻 Honey 🍯 Butter from @farmhousefresh. Just what this #coloradogirl needs for her dry hands!! . If you haven’t tried #farmhousefreshgoods head over to their website today. So far I’ve loved everything I’ve tried - Three Milk Night Cream (dreamy), Honey Heel Glaze (I could eat it with a spoon) and their Whoopie Pie Cream Shea Butter. #allnaturalproducts #parabenfree #organicskincare #sunflowerhoneybutter #dryskincare #dryskinrelief #coloradodryness #notsticky #smellsdelish