Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey (video)

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From the VIP kid treatment upon arrival to all their luxury ameneties,  families who want a first class vacation for all will find it at the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey. You can soak up the sun poolside and enjoy the amazing Southern California attractions and beaches, all just steps from your Marina del Rey hotel room […]

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Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel for the Holidays (video)

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  The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel is a once in a lifetime family vacation during the holidays or any time of year. From the private beach access that this ocean-front resort has where families can fly a kite or play in the sand and surf to the Santa Story Time and Teddy Bear Tea, this […]

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Jeanne’s Tailgating Segment on The TODAY Show (video)

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy (If you are viewing this page in Mozilla Firefox and can’t see the the video check it out on Bing Video.) I had such an awesome time with Kathie Lee and Hoda on the TODAY Show sharing all these great tailgating products to […]

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Football Corset Cupcakes

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Laces out! Give a cupcake the winning edge by wrapping it in paper that looks and feels like a football. 1. Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and ice them with white frosting. 2. I purchased the football paper at Michaels – it actually feels like plastic, which makes it more durable. 3. Make a […]

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Hamburger Cupcakes

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These chocolate cupcakes, dipped in orange chocolate to resemble a bun and garnished with fruit roll-up lettuce and tomatoes, will be a big hit with kids. Try them at a Super Bowl party or a tailgating event. Steps: Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes, cool, and remove the paper cup. Cut the tops off half […]

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Trophy Cupcakes

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Win big by topping chocolate cupcakes with trophies. These are great for a Super Bowl party as well as a celebration to end a local team’s championship sport season. Steps: Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and ice them with chocolate frosting. Make a pattern for the cupcake wrap by wrapping white paper (or cardstock) […]

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Team Color Cupcakes

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Go gorgeous on the gridiron with cupcakes that have been double-dipped in white chocolate, dollopped with icing, and accented in team colors. Steps: Bake a batch of cupcakes, cool, and remove the paper cup. You’ll need about 1/2 cup of white chocolate Candy Melt chips (available at Michaels or Wilton online) for each cupcake. Melt […]

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Cheerleader Pom Pom Cupcakes

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Go Team! Root for your favorite football team at a Super Bowl party with these cheerleader-inspired cupcakes topped with fondant pom-poms and wrapped in grass paper. Steps: Bake a batch of your favorite cupcakes and ice them with white frosting. Tint a couple of batches of white fondant in your team’s colors by kneading food […]

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Pizza Cupcakes

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Pizza always tops the list at most football parties and certainly for a Super Bowl celebration. Serve up a pie that’s hot, fresh, and sweet with this Pizza Cupcake that has a Raspberry and Coconut White Chocolate topping. Steps: Bake a batch of vanilla or yellow cupcakes. Stir raspberry jam until smooth and spread it […]

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Beer Barbecue Sauce for Baby Back Ribs

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I’ve made this Beer BBQ sauce on many a TV show, mostly male-oriented talk shows.  One segment theme was “Cooking with Beer,” and there I was with 4 guys and a bevy of models on a fake patio in the studio. This tangy Beer Barbecue Sauce got their eye on the grill and off of the ladies. This […]

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Caramel Corn-Topped Corn Muffins

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Until I did the Hoe Down epsiode of the show I hosted and designed from food to decor, Weekend Entertaining on the DIY Network, I wasn’t aware that cornmeal was very different depending on what part of the U.S.A. you bought it in. In Los Angeles, cornmeal is grainy, and in the South, or rather […]

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Huge Halloween “Pumpkin Bun” for Burgers

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This huge “pumpkin bun” hamburger gives new meaning to “The Great Pumpkin.” While you’re hunting through pumpkin patches looking for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern palette, pick up an oblong pumpkin to make this fun “platter.” Serve it to the kids (with some brad buns on the side) as a make-your-own burger dinner on Halloween before trick-or-treating to […]

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Harvest Hoe Down Party!

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I’ve always felt like the fall harvest and a hoe down go hand in hand making them the perfect match for a party. This classic country fete is decked out with haybales, picket fence signs, wagon wheels, pumpkins, and a cute little puppy with a kerchief! On the menu is delicious BBQ fare with a […]

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Cranberry Orange Relish

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As an alternative to canned cranberry sauce, serve a tart, delicious relish laced with spirit.  This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 1/2 lbs. fresh cranberries, rinsed 1 cup chopped fennel or anise bulb 1 cup chopped Bartlett pears 1/2 cup minced dried peaches 1/2 cup Grand Marnier […]

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Jeanne’s Hot Tailgating Products 2010 from her TODAY Show Segment

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Great gear and grub is the winning combo for the ultimate tailgate party.  Check out these Hot Tailgating Products that I shared with TODAY Show hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda, which are sure to score big at your gridiron get together. And, here’s the video clip of my appearance that brings these products to life on the […]

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