4th of July

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 for Memorial Day (video)

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Access Hollywood Live is such a fun show to be on! Billy and Kit are the absolute best, and they loved this new French Vanilla Ice Cream flavored wine from Ice Cream Wines that I shared with them. Enjoy!

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Tortilla Pinwheels

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These tortilla pinwheels that I showed how to make during my Access Hollywood Live segment for Memorial Day are a great topper for a salad or as the star of a crudite centerpiece. Corn tortillas Large, black pitted olives Toothpicks 1. Place a stack of 10 yellow corn tortilla on a paper plate and cover […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Watermelon Soup

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Here’s a simple cold soup recipe that’s great as a summer appetizer. 3 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup sweet white wine (Birthday Cake Vineyards Cheesecake Wine) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Sweetened whipped cream Blueberries Lemon zest Combine watermelon, wine, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until pureed. Transfer to […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Patriotic Margarita Zoku Pops Cocktails from Today Show

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You have to check out the creativity of Zoku Quick Pop Makers! You can freeze pops in about 7 minutes using their patented mold and create a bunch of designs like these red, white, and blue patriotic pops I shared on the Today Show. Also, Zoku’s website has a fabulous blog with tons of pop designs […]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Snacks on a Stick

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Grab and go foods such as these snack on a stick ideas are great for the 4th of July as most parties are super casual. From a simple star-shaped watermelon to single s’mores marshmallow skewers to red, white, and blue chocolate dipped pretzel sticks, there’s something a little sweet, salty, and partiotic for everyone at our Fourth of July celebration. 4th of […]

June 29, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

July 4th Party Table Decorated with Patriotic Paper (video)

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Looking for a fab and affordable way to dress up a party table for your 4th of July celebration? I made this video with my friends at Flings Bins and it’s full of easy ways to decorate your Independence Day spread with patriotic paper and fun food presentation ideas.

June 15, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Patriotic Pizza Flag

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Show your patriotism on a pizza with red, white, and blue toppings for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. Boy, where do I start with this recipe and its many trials before I felt it worthy of an all-American celebration. First, make everything from scratch. Jarred pizza sauces usually don’t have the same bright […]

May 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Cupcake Tower and Patriotic Cupcake Wraps

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Dress up your holiday dessert table with patriotic paper for a sweet spread that’s stylish, affordable, and simple to clean up! I’ve recently partnered with Fling Bins in a series of fun videos and more about all types of parties. This DIY Cupcake Tower Centerpiece is sure to bring out the patriotism in everyone at your July 4th party. Materials […]

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