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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 →

Penguin Olive Dirty Martini from Today Show

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Adorable edible Penguin Olives made with black olives, cocktail onions, and carrots, happily sit in Martini glasses waiting to be doused. This Martini was a big hit on the Christmas Eve Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee (watch it here!). 3 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. dry vermouth Splash Martini green olive brine Add ingredients […]

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North Pole Mule Cocktail from Today Show

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A holiday version of 2014’s cocktail darling, the Moscow Mule, this rendition is a nod to Santa’s star reindeer, Rudolph. A splash of grenadine tints the drink red and a crafty reindeer straw with pretzel antlers and a red cherry nose finish the quaff off along with a decked glass rim of holiday sprinkles. This […]

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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 […]

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Caramel Apple Champagne Sparkler from the Today Show

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Here’s another holiday cocktail idea from the Today Show’s Christmas Eve 2014 episode with Kathie Lee and Hoda. I dressed it up a bit for its TV debut – watch the video here! Caramel-infused cider mixed with some bubbly Brut composes this simple yet elegant cocktail. On the rim of this cocktail’s flute is a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 →

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 […]

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