Halloween

Rum, Cashew, and Butterscotch Caramel Corn

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My adventures in caramel corn yielded this recipe! But be sure to check out my Roasted Pumpkin Pie Spice Caramel Corn, both made with the Nostalgia Electrics Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker. 5 cups popcorn (1/4 cup unpopped kernels) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon rum […]

November 19, 2014 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Yummy Cocktail Pops!

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A little chilly eye-candy for you: 5 yummy Cocktail Pops from my new book “Cocktail Pop and Spiked Frozen Treats.” Pictured above are the Kiwi Pom Vodka Pops. BUY IT on: CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON for @$12 (print) and KINDLE for a great price $5.99 PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO COCKTAIL POPS WHISKEY SOUR COCKTAIL POPS PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE […]

December 17, 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 […]

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