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Reindeer Marshmallow Mug Floats on Hot Cocoa from Today Show

Wow the kids, and maybe the big guy in red 🙂 on Christmas Eve with a gingerbread flavor marshmallow designed to look like a reindeer. These treats are “mug floats” on top of hot cocoa. I made these for my Today Show Christmas Eve Cocktails and Mocktails episode with Hoda and Kathie Lee (watch it […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fruit Christmas Tree

Sure, I could have brought a bowl of grapes and Cuties to my 10-year-old daughter’s school Christmas party…but why under-achieve? So, we made this Fruit Christmas Tree! The base is made from a couple of stacked cabbages, similar to my Veggie Christmas Tree Crudite post, which is a popular one on Pinterest. For this healthy […]

December 18, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

White Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

An upscale rendition of the classic peanut butter cookie, these sweets are great for a cute Christmas cookie collection. 1/2 cup margarine, room temperature 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup white chocolate chips Preheat oven […]

November 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Wheels for Humanity

Imagine that you are a 7-year-old kid living in Africa, and you’ve been outside of your humble abode only once that week (or month) because you can not walk. Then, someone gives you a wheelchair and you are suddenly part of the the world, nature, play, the sun going up and down; normal life. This […]

November 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Cake

My Little Pony has been around for years, but the new 4th generation Friendship is Magic has exploded into an Internet meme. Whether you’re a brony or a pegasister, young or old, male or female – this cake should appeal to you. I was somewhat aware of the My Little Ponies Friendship Is Magic popularity […]

November 3, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Purple Owl Marshmallow Pops from Jeanne’s Segment on Marie Osmond’s TV Show

These purple pops couldn’t be cuter, and they are really easy to make. Consider a Halloween treat like this for a school holiday party! 1/2 cup cold water 3 (1/4 oz.) packets Knox unflavored gelatin 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup water Purple gel food coloring Purple sugar Spooky Candy Eyes […]

October 16, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookie Bars

Coconut and chocolate blended with almond paste makes these cookies both sophisticated and simple. I like to finish off bar cookies with a sprinkling of something on top and a finishing touch of coconut is exquisite. These Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookie Bars would make very cute Christmas cookies! 3 1/2 oz. almond paste (1/3 […]

July 30, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Annie Set Design by Jeanne Benedict

Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis, may have noticed that I drop out of sight from time to time, usually around March. This is when I pretty much check out to design a set for my kids’ school play. I was in plays growing up, and I feel that the […]

July 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Melting Snowman Christmas Cookie

How cute are these cookies! I wish I could take credit for them but once again, these were from a Christmas party at my children’s school. The lady who made them is a gorgeous stand-up comic named Rachel Bradley whose boyfriend is the incredibly talented comedian Christopher Titus. When I saw these Melting Snowman Christmas cookies appear on […]

November 20, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Dylan VS. Ninja Cupcake (animated video)

A love of cupcakes runs in the fmaily. I bake them and craft wraps to go around them, and my 13-year-old son, Dylaneggs on Youtube, animates ninja cupcakes and then battles with them to save the world. Here’s his latest animation done in Flash.

July 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

My Daughter’s Kids Cooking Summer Camp Rocks!

Forgive me, I’m going to brag. My 7-year-old daughter just finished a week of Summer Cooking Camp and she ROCKED! We have been enjoying her “homework” of Eggs Benedict, Bruschetta, Ham & Cheese Soufle’, Homemade Pasta, and the extraordinary and beyond delicious crepes below that she made today! This cooking class is under the kids’ camp umbrella […]

July 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Kids Greek Festival

Last week, I helped out a local school, Pre-K through 8th, with the decor for a Kids’ Greek Festival. The festival was a culmination for a 6th grade Ancient History course where the students learned about Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and so much more. The history teacher, Mrs. Simon, is a total rock star with the […]

June 10, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Celebrations Star Cookie Pops for Kids

These sugar cookies bake up like shortbread because of the powdered sugar in the recipe. They are also sturdier than the average sugar cookie, which makes them ideal as a cookie pop! Kids love these cookies with their red and blue fondant stars. I made a batch for a TV show party on a beach […]

June 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Patriotic Pizza Flag

Show your patriotism on a pizza with red, white, and blue toppings for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. Boy, where do I start with this recipe and its many trials before I felt it worthy of an all-American celebration. First, make everything from scratch. Jarred pizza sauces usually don’t have the same bright […]

May 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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Reindeer Marshmallow Mug Floats on Hot Cocoa from Today Show

Fruit Christmas Tree

Wheels for Humanity

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Cake

Purple Owl Marshmallow Pops from Jeanne’s Segment on Marie Osmond’s TV Show

Annie Set Design by Jeanne Benedict

Dylan VS. Ninja Cupcake (animated video)

My Daughter’s Kids Cooking Summer Camp Rocks!

Kids Greek Festival

4th of July Patriotic Pizza Flag

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