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Jeanne’s KCAL9 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail TV Segment (video)

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My St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail TV Segment on KCAL9 News!

March 15, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Chocolate Pot O’ Gold with Nutty Irishman Cocktail

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I am over the moon about these sweet little pots! I bought these plastic Leprechaun “Candy Kettle” pots in the favor section of Party City. To make them “food friendly,” I lined the inside of the pots with melted chocolate, which cooled into a chocolate shell. The golden edge of the pot is made by […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Emerald Isle Gummy Glass Tequila Shots with Rainbow Garnish

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Yes, you can buy gummy shot glasses, but making them is so much fun and really easy. The best part about serving a shot in something tasty, is that the flavor is a built-in mixer. So, go for a straight shot of premium Tequila, such as my favorite Patron Anejo! 1 (6 0z.) box lime […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Edible Irish Lace Topped Irish Coffee

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Nothing tops off St. Patrick’s Day like an Irish Coffee. This elegant, cold cocktail version is presented in a flute with an edible sugar lace topper made using a fabulous product called Sugar Veil.  Sugar Veil is a confectionery icing mix that simply mixes with boiling water and whips into a meringue consistency. Michelle Hester, […]

March 14, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Academy Awards Party Ideas from my NBC Chicago Segment (Video)

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One of the best parts of watching The Academy Awards is hanging out with friends at home party where everyone votes for their Oscar Winner favorites. This Academy Award party segment I did on NBC Chicago is packed with fun ideas from food to drink for a Hollywood A-list party in your living room. Click […]

February 8, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Access Hollywood Live Holiday Party Segment with Jeanne Benedict (Video)

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Here’s a clip of my Mad for Plaid Holiday Party Segment on Access Hollywood Live. Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mad for Plaid Holiday Party Brought to You By RumChata Cream Liqueur

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RumChata liqueur, with its delicious blend of real Wisconsin dairy cream, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla perfectly balanced with five times distilled Caribbean rum, inspired this Mad for Plaid Christmas Party theme! The name “RumChata” comes from the fact that the liqueur is essentially horchata, a Latin sweet rice beverage, with rum. The horchata keeps the […]

December 4, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktail Pop Segment on Today Show (Video)

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Here’s the video clip from my Halloween Cocktail Pop segment on the Today Show! You’ll find the recipes on my blog. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

October 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Access Hollywood Live Tailgating Segment with Jeanne Benedict (video)

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My first segment on Access Hollywood Live with the fabulous Billy and Kit! “Home-gating” (throwing a football-watching tailgating party – at home!) is a growing trend.  I shared some ideas for a gridiron get-together featuring desserts & cocktails with a serious  “kick” to watch NBC’s NFL Football Special and favorite teams play throughout the season. […]

October 16, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Candy Corn Baileys Cocktail Push Pop from Today Show

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After eating a bag of candy corn (you must understand that thorough experimentation is needed for the perfect recipe), I decided that Baileys, liquid gold, cream of the Gods, was the ideal liqueur for these frozen push pops. This Cocktail Pop concoction is a simple one but with its Halloween candy theme, sure to be […]

October 5, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Appletini Brain Freeze Halloween Cocktail Pops from Today Show

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I just love Halloween food and drink with all its gory possibilities. This killer chiller brain freeze dessert that I shared on my Halloween Today Show appearance with Hoda and Kathy Lee is made with Appletini cocktail ingredients. Pucker Up! 1 cup water 1/3 cup simple syrup (recipe below) 2 teaspoons Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps […]

October 2, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Draq Attack Colada Cocktail Pops from my Halloween Today Show Appearance

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Here’s a deliciously chilling treat from my Halloween Today Show Appearance! These colada pops are made with cream of coconut and delightful drips of red chocolate. Accent with plastic vampire fangs, and you have a fabulous freaky frozen dessert! 1 cup coconut water 5 tablespoons Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut 1/3 cup Simple Syrup (recipe […]

October 1, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cucumber Basil Ginger Vodka Martini

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A light libation, perfect for a hot day or as the signature cocktail for a menu of Italian fare or an evening featuring Asian cuisine. 3oz. Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka 1 tablespoon homemade ginger simple syrup (recipe below) 3 sliced cucumber rounds plus thin sliced round for garnish 3 basil leaves Juice of 1 lime […]

August 10, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pina Colada Cocktail Pops

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I’m sure I’ve said this before, but these are my favorites! We brought these Pina Colada Cocktail Pops to a dinner party the other night as dessert, and the host had 3 pops! I haven’t shared these Popsicles on a TV appearance as yet, such as the TODAY Show segments I’ve done featuring potable pops […]

July 23, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mai Tai Snow Cones

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Wishing I was in Hawaii, but happy in my own backyard with these Mai Tai Snow Cones. I made these using HawaiianShavedIce.com’s Snow Cone Machine ($24.95). Recipe: Simply add snow cone ice to the bottom of a Margarita glass. Splash with grenadine. Add more snow cone ice in the center of the glass and pour […]

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