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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 →

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 →

America’s Next Top Model Party Food I Made for Nick Cannon Episode!

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Sometimes I work behind the scenes on TV shows, such as this episode of America’s Next Top Model where I put together a party food table for an on-camera soiree featuring the amazing Nick Cannon. He’s a total doll! The episode airs tonight, and I’m not sure how much screen time my appetizers will get, […]

September 23, 2014 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 →

RumChata for National Root Beer Float Day Aug. 6!

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Ah RumChata liqueur…an exquisite blend of fresh real dairy cream, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla perfectly balanced with five times distilled Caribbean rum! What better way to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day, August 6, than with a RumChata Root Beer Float and some sweet-themed ideas. I’ve enjoyed a delicious partnership with RumChata ever since I […]

July 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Football Field Antipasto Salad for a Super Bowl Party

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I have been dreaming about this football field salad for years, and I finally created it for a KCAL9 Super Bowl TV segment. Along with the salad, I made some Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Bacon Cups. Beyond good! Party City was my go-to for the awesome Super Bowl party decoration elements, such as the […]

January 30, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fruit Christmas Tree

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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 →

Cocktail Pops Book on Access Hollywood Live (video)

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The fabulous Billy Bush and Kit Hoover welcomed me into the Access Hollywood Live studio to share my new book ! (Available on Amazon for @$12 and on Kindle for $5.99.)

December 18, 2013 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 →

Jeanne on Today Show with New Cocktail Pops Book (video)

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I’m so excited about my new book, Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats, (CLICK HERE TO BUY IT ON AMAZON) and to be able to share it on the Today Show is incredibly awesome. Feelin’ lucky, humble, happy, thankful, and in need of a Cocktail Pop to help me chill out and celebrate! Visit NBCNews.com […]

October 25, 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 →

Jeanne on Access Hollywood Live with Adult Milkshakes (video)

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The Access Hollywood Live gals, Kit and Michelle (guest hosting for Billy), know how to party! This segment was beyond fun!

August 25, 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 →

Fortune Cookie Tacos with Frozen Mexican Chocolate Mousse

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Fortune cookie origami! I was tickled when I came up with the idea of heating a fortune cookie and reshaping it into a taco. It is so simple and makes a dynamite presentation! See these dessert tacos lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine […]

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June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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