Halloween

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 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 →

Marie Show Photos from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Party Segment

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Here are some pics and product links from my Halloween Party Segment on Hallmark’s Marie Show. Party City was my absolute go-to for most items on the tabletop from the sophisticated black platters to the boas and fancy paper decor hanging from the upright coffin. Plus, Party City has a great selection of candy buffet […]

October 18, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Purple Owl Marshmallow Pops from Jeanne’s Segment on Marie Osmond’s TV Show

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These purple pops couldn’t be cuter, and they are really easy to make. Consider a Halloween treat like this for a school holiday party! 1/2 cup cold water 3 (1/4 oz.) packets Knox unflavored gelatin 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup water Purple gel food coloring Purple sugar Spooky Candy Eyes […]

October 16, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Make a Mold for Food (Step by Step Photos)

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A couple of years ago I saw Chef Dominic Palazzolo, founder and inventor of Make Your Own Molds,  on Martha Stewart’s TV show talking about his silicone food-safe mold making kits and products. I was beyond intrigued and knew that someday I’d get my hot little hands on his miracle putties and spreads and make […]

October 14, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gummy Candy Bug Recipe (Step by Step Photos) by Jeanne Benedict on Halloween Today Show

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3:2:1. That’s all you need to know about how to make gummy candy whether you want to create gummy worms, gummy bugs, or a big gummy bear! The ratio 3:2:1 is by the tablespoon sugar:water:gelatin plus a pinch of flavoring. That’s pretty much it for the recipe, but to create the shapes, creatures, or everyday […]

October 13, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Creepy Cosmopolitan Cocktail Pops with Gummy Bugs from Halloween Today Show Appearance

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I am super excited about these Creepy Cosmopolitan Cocktail Pops. Ya see, I’ve been experimenting with gummy candy from worms to big gummy bears and pigs for about a month now, and I feel like I have the perfect gummy candy recipe. But, these cosmo pops are delicious on their own whether you chose to […]

October 12, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pumpkin Bourbon Dulce Le Leche Sherbet from Today Show Halloween Segment

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Dulce le leche, a soft caramel made by slowly heating milk and sugar, is absolutely magnificent paired with the autumn flavors of pumpkin, brown sugar, and bourbon! To balance the gooey wisps of caramel in this spiked dessert, I decided to go with a sherbet as opposed to an ice cream as sherbet is, basically, […]

October 12, 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 →

Jeanne’s TODAY Show Halloween Cocktail Segment with Kelly Clarkson and Hoda (Video)

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OK. So, as if being on the TODAY Show making Halloween Cocktails wasn’t enough of a thrill, I was on with the amazing Kelly Clarkson who was guest hosting for Kathie Lee. Kelly was so very cool, Hoda is always the best, and these frightfully fabulous cocktails were a big hit! Check out the video […]

October 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mar-gore-ita with Lime Wheel Eyeball from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktail Today Show Appearance

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Margaritas are definite crowd pleasers, and this gory version is served in a red sugar blood-dripped glass with an eyeball garnish made from a lime wheel, cherry, and mini chocolate chip. 1 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. triple sec 2 oz. sweet and sour mix Combine ingredients over ice in prepared red caramel blood-dripped Margarita glass […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Zombie Juice Halloween Punch from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktail Appearance

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Serve zombie brain juice in a zombie head by using a latex mask over a glass container. Don’t forget to place the zombie brain alongside his head and use mini gummy brains as accents on straws!   1/2 cup Jamaican Dark Rum 1 cup Puerto Rican Light Rum 1/2 cup orange Curacao 3 oz. apricot […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Halloween Night Cap with a Halloween Doughnut Hole Garnish from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktails Appearance

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This is a great late night pick-me-up cocktail or dessert drink where orange liqueur, a splash of coffee & orange cream is served in a Martini glass with a skewered Halloween doughnut hole laying across the top rim of the glass.  1/2 oz. coffee 2 oz. Half and Half (tinted orange with food coloring) 1 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier […]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pumpkin Mojito from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktails TODAY Show Appearance

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This is a classic mojito concocted with homemade pumpkin syrup in a tall glass. Easy Halloween party favor accents, such as a witch finger on a cocktail stir stick or a Halloween rubber wristband around the glass makes the cocktail festive & freaky!   6 – 8 mint leaves 1 1/2 oz. light rum Splash of lime […]

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