Holiday

Homemade Egg Nog with Bourbon-Chocolate Glazed Cookie Ornament Garnish

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Egg nog is the quintessential Christmas tree trimming cocktail! Wether you whip up a batch from scratch using this recipe or pick up store-bought eggnog, add a fun touch like the cookie ornament that I’ve decorated the glass handle with as demonstrated in the Holiday Cocktail segment I did on the TODAY Show with Kathie […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Mary Christmas Cocktail

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Being more salty than sweet, I’m all about the Bloody Mary cocktail on Chrsitmas morning with a huge plate of Eggs Benedict. The red and green garnish is super easy to do and makes this cocktail beyond festive! 2 tablespoons minced red pepper (patted dry of juices) 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt Lime wedge, plus […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Holiday Cocktail

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A favorite holiday recipe of mine,  I make a big pot of this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Christmas cocktail for all my winter parties. Guests love the marshmallow garnish, which you can make by dipping it in white or dark chocolate and then in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings as pictured. This was included […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail

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This cocktail recipe would be ideal as the signature drink for a Christmas in July Party or any holiday affair. Part of the cocktail collection I whipped up on the TODAY Show, it was a big favorite of Kathie Lee and Hoda. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon water 3 tablespoons coconut flakes 3 oz. cranberry juice […]

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Bloody Maria Christmas Cocktail

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Perfect for a Christmas breakfast buffet or holiday brunch, this Bloody Maria Cocktail with a red pepper and green lime garnish is a great way to spice up any occasion.  This is one of the festive drinks I made on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda! 6 oz. tomato juice 1 oz. Sauza® Tequila Silver […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Holiday Fruit Cake with Egg Nog Glaze

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This fruitcake is perfect for the holidays due to the ample amount of spirit in the recipe! My mother receives an Irish Whiskey cake every Christmas from some saucy relative.  The cake is wrapped in a whiskey-soaked cloth and packed in a round tin.  Intrigued by this annual sophisticated gift, I pry off the lid of […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gingerbread Houses

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I’ve always been obsessed with big, beautiful food! It all started with a quest to make the perfect gingerbread house. Year after year I’d try to construct a colossal confectionary masterpiece with efforts thwarted by unforeseen circumstances like my cat jumping on it or a simple baking misstep of too much molasses in the cookie […]

November 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Icing Recipes

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This is the gingerbread house recipe I’ve be using for years! You may have a treasured family gingerbread recipe that you wish to use and that’s great — as long as the dough isn’t too moist or your house could collapse! (This is the reason I suggest using a cardboard structure underneath the gingerbread house […]

November 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes

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Sweet yes; yet ominous too. Obvious candies give this holiday cupcake his character. What I mean are his eyes made from the tips of candy corns and a dab of frosting. Somehow, when I photographed it, it stared back as if to say, “Don’t even think of eating me as a cupcake or otherwise.” Your kids will […]

November 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

White Chocolate Covered Brie with Cranberry Rosemary Chutney

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Without fail, this dish garners the most rave reviews and recipe requests from my friends! There’s something about the offbeat combination of white chocolate covering a wheel of Brie that sparks guests’ imaginations and the bright cranberry chutney topping makes it a dynamic and delicious holiday party appetizer. 2 cups fresh whole cranberries 3 tablespoons […]

November 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

First for Women Magazine Article with Jeanne’s Tips for Thanksgiving Decor

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I had the pleasure of meeting the fabulous “First for Women” magazine team a few years ago during a media visit for Country Crock. They recently contacted me about sharing some Thanksgiving decorating tips using red and white checked fabric, wheat stems, flowers, and similar “country chic” items. I am lovin’ the photos they took […]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Topiary from my DIY Network Show (video)

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Illuminated pumpkin topiaries are a gorgeous way to decorate your front doorway or fireplace for Thanksgiving. On the “Harvest Party” episode of my TV show “Weekend Entertaining” on the DIY Network, I put together a stunning 3-tier pumpkin topiary with a cut-out design and lit it up with holiday lights inside. Best of all, these […]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Centerpiece from my DIY Network Show: Legume Pave’ Pumpkins and Candles (video)

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Pave’ is usually a jeweler’s technique of clustering tiny gems or stones on to a ring, pendant, or brooch. I thought this artisan style would look great with dried beans, lentils, and legumes as a band on pumpkins and pillar candles, so I included the idea as one of the projects in the “Harvest Party” […]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Grosh Rentable Backdrops for an Amazing Halloween Scene!

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Last weekend I headed up a Halloween charity event. Those who have ever chaired or volunteered for a fundraiser know how busy things get at the last second. (Really every second of the way!) I was able to get some stunning Halloween backdrops from Grosh, a leader in rentable scenic backdrops, which made decorating super easy. Most […]

October 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Halloween Bat House Decorating Party

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Get creatively creepy for Halloween by hosting a Bat House Decorating Party! This holiday party idea is great for all ages. You can go “cooky & crafty” for the little ones or “spooky” for the ‘tweens (who may not necessarily craft, yet appreciate the bat-themed decorative efforts!). Make a Bat House Cupcake Centerpiece to anchor […]

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