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Christmas Cocktails on the Today Show (video)

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Christmas Cocktails on the Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee – doesn’t get much better than that! I love how the producers are in this segment enjoying the various concoctions. Have a great holiday, carol at your neighbors’ homes, like I’ll be doing, and kiss your loved ones! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Reindeer Marshmallow Mug Floats on Hot Cocoa from Today Show

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Wow the kids, and maybe the big guy in red 🙂 on Christmas Eve with a gingerbread flavor marshmallow designed to look like a reindeer. These treats  are “mug floats” on top of hot cocoa.  I made these for my Today Show Christmas Eve Cocktails and Mocktails episode with Hoda and Kathie Lee (watch it […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Ball Key Lime Margarita from Today Show

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As seen on the Christmas Eve Today Show 2014 (video here), Kathie Lee and Hoda had wine in these holiday balls during the host chat, but this version contains Key Lime Margaritas! Shop for these plastic ornaments at your local craft store and do not use glass. Sliced key lime rounds Juice of 1 key […]

December 24, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne Benedict’s Christmas Cocktail Party on Access Hollywood Live with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream (video)

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Happy Holidays! In this Christmas Cocktail Party segment I did on Access Hollywood Live, you’ll find a bunch of ideas for entertaining including a delicious Salty Caramel Snowball on a Chocolate Rum Martini made with Tippy Cow Chocolate Rum Cream! Also, be sure to feast your eyes on these edible Christmas Trees: Fruit Tree, Pretzel […]

December 23, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Herb Wreaths with Hors d’oeuvres on the Fireplace

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I made these herb wreaths using Italian parsley wrapped around a green Styrofoam wreath form with floral wire. They’re a whimsical way to present hors d’oeuvres and a space-saver too! 

December 21, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pretzel Ball Christmas Tree

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A local tavern is to blame for my current obsession with soft, fresh-baked pretzels accompanied by a creamy cheese dip. For a dazzling holiday appetizer, arrange these pretzel balls as a Christmas tree! 1 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees F) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast (1 ½ teaspoons) 2 tablespoons margarine, melted […]

December 16, 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Honeybaked for the Holidays

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Honeybaked stops people in their tracks. Seriously, even the UPS guy had a 10 minute long conversation with me at 8:30pm during the holiday season about a “Honeybaked moment” as he was delivering boxes of their offerings to my doorstep for a party. Honeybaked for Holiday Parties Twas the night before….well, let’s just say it […]

December 15, 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 →

Santa Hat Macaroons Christmas Cookies

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How cute are these Santa Hat Christmas cookies!!! I made them for a party recently, and my guests loved them! The macaroon recipe could not be easier. It takes a bit of time to apply the red chocolate hat, but the festive results are totally worth it! 1 (14 oz.) can Eagles Brand Sweetened Condensed […]

December 3, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Toffee Candy Recipes

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Toffee is the golden chalice of candy and a great idea if you are one to make home made Christmas candy! Years ago, I attended a party where someone had brought homemade toffee. It was so tasty, I thought about it for years hoping I would run into the same woman and get this amazingly […]

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