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10 Football Food Ideas ~ Super Bowl Segment on KCAL9 (video)

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Need food ideas for the Super Bowl? I got’em right here! 10 of my favorite football-shaped food ideas just in time for the Big Game on Super Bowl Sunday! Thanks KCAL9 for having me!

January 27, 2015 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Cocktails on the Today Show (video)

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Christmas Cocktails on the Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee – doesn’t get much better than that! I love how the producers are in this segment enjoying the various concoctions. Have a great holiday, carol at your neighbors’ homes, like I’ll be doing, and kiss your loved ones! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Penguin Olive Dirty Martini from Today Show

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Adorable edible Penguin Olives made with black olives, cocktail onions, and carrots, happily sit in Martini glasses waiting to be doused. This Martini was a big hit on the Christmas Eve Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee (watch it here!). 3 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. dry vermouth Splash Martini green olive brine Add ingredients […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

North Pole Mule Cocktail from Today Show

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A holiday version of 2014’s cocktail darling, the Moscow Mule, this rendition is a nod to Santa’s star reindeer, Rudolph. A splash of grenadine tints the drink red and a crafty reindeer straw with pretzel antlers and a red cherry nose finish the quaff off along with a decked glass rim of holiday sprinkles. This […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Reindeer Marshmallow Mug Floats on Hot Cocoa from Today Show

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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 →

Caramel Apple Champagne Sparkler from the Today Show

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Here’s another holiday cocktail idea from the Today Show’s Christmas Eve 2014 episode with Kathie Lee and Hoda. I dressed it up a bit for its TV debut – watch the video here! Caramel-infused cider mixed with some bubbly Brut composes this simple yet elegant cocktail. On the rim of this cocktail’s flute is a […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Ball Key Lime Margarita from Today Show

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As seen on the Christmas Eve Today Show 2014 (video here), Kathie Lee and Hoda had wine in these holiday balls during the host chat, but this version contains Key Lime Margaritas! Shop for these plastic ornaments at your local craft store and do not use glass. Sliced key lime rounds Juice of 1 key […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne Benedict’s Christmas Cocktail Party on Access Hollywood Live with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream (video)

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Happy Holidays! In this Christmas Cocktail Party segment I did on Access Hollywood Live, you’ll find a bunch of ideas for entertaining including a delicious Salty Caramel Snowball on a Chocolate Rum Martini made with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream! Also, be sure to feast your eyes on these edible Christmas Trees: Fruit Tree, Pretzel […]

December 23, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Salty Coconut Caramel Snowball on a Tippy Cow Chocolate Coconut Martini

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Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum takes you back to the nostalgic flavor of a chocolate malt. Made with fresh Wisconsin dairy cream, right down the street from the cows, its milk bottle packaging is classically kitsch; what’s inside the bottle is supremely sophisticated.  I created this cocktail for a holiday appearance on Access Hollywood Live. Check […]

December 23, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Herb Wreaths with Hors d’oeuvres on the Fireplace

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I made these herb wreaths using Italian parsley wrapped around a green Styrofoam wreath form with floral wire. They’re a whimsical way to present hors d’oeuvres and a space-saver too! 

December 21, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pretzel Ball Christmas Tree

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A local tavern is to blame for my current obsession with soft, fresh-baked pretzels accompanied by a creamy cheese dip. For a dazzling holiday appetizer, arrange these pretzel balls as a Christmas tree! 1 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees F) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast (1 ½ teaspoons) 2 tablespoons margarine, melted […]

December 16, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Roasted Pumpkin Pie Spice Caramel Corn

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Who doesn’t love caramel corn, and these recipes, my friends, are show-stoppers! Also, I’m a fanatic for a good gadget or novelty party food machine. So, I started researching kettle popcorn makers and found Nostalgia Electrics Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker. Not only does this vintage style machine look great on a party table (as pictured […]

November 19, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rum, Cashew, and Butterscotch Caramel Corn

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My adventures in caramel corn yielded this recipe! But be sure to check out my Roasted Pumpkin Pie Spice Caramel Corn, both made with the Nostalgia Electrics Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker. 5 cups popcorn (1/4 cup unpopped kernels) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon rum […]

November 19, 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 →

Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese in Bacon Cups

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Bacon = happiness. I did plenty of testing on these bacon cups, and this technique was the most successful! 1 lb. bacon strips 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup butter ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce 2 cups cooked finely chopped chicken ½ cup crumbled blue cheese For Bacon Cups: Turn a mini muffin tin […]

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