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“Sophisticated Stable” Kentucky Derby® Party with 14 Hands Winery

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Derby Day holds a special place in my heart, in that I was married on Kentucky Derby Saturday! And, just as I enjoyed fine wine at my wedding, I’m planning on enjoying an exceptional wine for my Derby home viewing party ~ 14 Hands Limited Release 2012 Kentucky Derby® Red Blend. It’s tasty, ya’ll, with […]

April 23, 2015 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pink Marshmallow Dress by Jeanne Benedict (video)

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Just for the fun of it, I decided to make a Pink Marshmallow Dress. Then, we made a little TV pilot out of the experience called, “She’s A Dish.” It was a blast! Thanks to my awesome team: John Sparano (Director), Dan Benedict (Production Manager), Eric Roth (Beloved Asst.), Ed Rudolph (Photographer), Tudor Baloni (Art […]

September 3, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Savory Funnel Cake with Bacon and Blue Cheese Sauce

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I’ve been playing around with carnival food of late, turning deep-fried delights into sophisticated street food. First up is this Savory Funnel Cake with Bacon and Blue Cheese Sauce along with pickled red onions and green scallions on top! I passed these around the neighborhood and got a resounding, “Holy cow, is that good!” Total […]

August 28, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Yummy Cocktail Pops!

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A little chilly eye-candy for you: 5 yummy Cocktail Pops from my new book “Cocktail Pop and Spiked Frozen Treats.” Pictured above are the Kiwi Pom Vodka Pops. BUY IT on: CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON for @$12 (print) and KINDLE for a great price $5.99 PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO COCKTAIL POPS WHISKEY SOUR COCKTAIL POPS PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE […]

December 17, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats Book by Jeanne Benedict

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Here it is! My new book ! Pick up a bunch for holiday hostess gifts and one for yourself to make cool treats for any occasion from holidays to dinner parties. TO BUY IT:  CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON (print) or on KINDLE for a great price $5.99 Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats by Jeanne […]

October 21, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop

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National Ice Cream Month is July! So, to celebrate I’ve partnered with Ice Cream Cellars and created this Adult Ice Cream Social party that features frosty recipes with their delicious Ice Cream Wine as an ingredient. Go with a bright and bold tabletop that shows off these frozen treats in style, such as this one […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Academy Awards Party Ideas from my NBC Chicago Segment (Video)

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One of the best parts of watching The Academy Awards is hanging out with friends at home party where everyone votes for their Oscar Winner favorites. This Academy Award party segment I did on NBC Chicago is packed with fun ideas from food to drink for a Hollywood A-list party in your living room. Click […]

February 8, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mad Men Party

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I’m a big fan of the AMC TV Show MAD MEN, but it was my husband who got this premiere party together! Ya’ see, my husband and his college buds went to school with John Slattery, who plays Roger Sterling on the show. Apparently, Slattery’s nickname in college was “Slats” because his eyes were like […]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Academy Awards Party Food Bleu Cheese and Olive Clapboard

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Here’s a sneak peek of a tasty dish I’m serving at my Oscars Party to watch the Academy Awards. It’s actually very simple made with cream cheese and bleu cheese dressing, minced olives, provolone cheese, and A-Z Spaghettios for the letters on the clapboard! Easy Recipe: 6 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup […]

February 20, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Photos! New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart and Sam’s Club

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This New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme is one of the prettiest parties I think I have ever hosted and it’s all thanks to my sponsors Walmart and Sam’s Club. A couple of days ago, I shared some of my product picks and inspiration items from both Sam’s Club and Walmart in the blog […]

December 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart & Sam’s Club

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I am beyond excited about my upcoming New Year Party with a Chinese Modern theme! I’ve partnered Walmart and Sam’s Club for this new year event and after browsing through both stores during the party planning stage, I’ve discovered some amazing products with incredibly low prices that are going to give this themed Chinese New Year party a […]

December 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Kids Greek Festival

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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 →

Alaska Theme Party to Watch “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” TV Show

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No matter watcha got cookin’ politically, there’s no denying that “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” which premieres on Sunday, November 14 at 9pm ET/8pm CT on TLC will bring the beauty and culture of the nation’s last frontier into the homes of millions. Last December, I visited Alaska and made a humorous little video about my adventure […]

November 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Host a Twitter Party

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I’m a hooked on Twitter and now after attending many Twitter Parties, I really enjoy the hashtag typing blitz for an hour or so that is basically what this on line event is all about!  For those who have heard about this social media phenomenon called “Twitter” but still don’t quite know what it is here goes:  Twitter […]

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