Party Ideas

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Holiday Cocktail

A favorite holiday recipe of mine, I make a big pot of this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Christmas cocktail for all my winter parties. Guests love the marshmallow garnish, which you can make by dipping it in white or dark chocolate and then in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings as pictured. This was included [...]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail

This cocktail recipe would be ideal as the signature drink for a Christmas in July Party or any holiday affair. Part of the cocktail collection I whipped up on the TODAY Show, it was a big favorite of Kathie Lee and Hoda. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon water 3 tablespoons coconut flakes 3 oz. cranberry juice [...]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Maria Christmas Cocktail

Perfect for a Christmas breakfast buffet or holiday brunch, this Bloody Maria Cocktail with a red pepper and green lime garnish is a great way to spice up any occasion. This is one of the festive drinks I made on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda! 6 oz. tomato juice 1 oz. Sauza® Tequila Silver [...]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gingerbread Houses

I’ve always been obsessed with big, beautiful food! It all started with a quest to make the perfect gingerbread house. Year after year I’d try to construct a colossal confectionary masterpiece with efforts thwarted by unforeseen circumstances like my cat jumping on it or a simple baking misstep of too much molasses in the cookie [...]

November 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Icing Recipes

This is the gingerbread house recipe I’ve be using for years! You may have a treasured family gingerbread recipe that you wish to use and that’s great — as long as the dough isn’t too moist or your house could collapse! (This is the reason I suggest using a cardboard structure underneath the gingerbread house [...]

November 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Alaska Theme Party to Watch “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” TV Show

No matter watcha got cookin’ politically, there’s no denying that “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” which premieres on Sunday, November 14 at 9pm ET/8pm CT on TLC will bring the beauty and culture of the nation’s last frontier into the homes of millions. Last December, I visited Alaska and made a humorous little video about my adventure [...]

November 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Brunch Recipes and Decor Tips from her Appearance on USA Network’s “Character Fantasy” (video)

USA Network has a wonderful gem of a show called “Character Fantasy” where people write in and ask for a shot at their dream job, celeb makeover, or special event! When the TV show contacted me about helping a lovely women named Donni become the ultimate hostess and throw a brunch for her family, I [...]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

20 Holiday Chardonnays!

I often indulge in a glass of Chardonnay while preparing a holiday meal! These golden beauties are my top picks for holiday Chardonnay, and I invite you to enjoy them for your Thanksgiving meal, Christmas dinner, or seasonal celebration. This wine list describes the nuances and flavor characteristics of each wine, along with the general [...]

September 16, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Stork Baby Shower

September 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

DIY 5-Foot Boa Stork for a Baby Shower

Years ago, I made this DIY Boa Stork at a Women’s Expo and the crowd just loved it! So I’ve expanded the theme into a fabulous Stork Baby Shower with the menu, recipes, and more decor ideas to follow in subsequent posts. The stork stands about 5 feet high and can be used at an [...]

September 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Harvest Hoe Down Party!

I’ve always felt like the fall harvest and a hoe down go hand in hand making them the perfect match for a party. This classic country fete is decked out with haybales, picket fence signs, wagon wheels, pumpkins, and a cute little puppy with a kerchief! On the menu is delicious BBQ fare with a [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Hot Tailgating Products 2010 from her TODAY Show Segment

Great gear and grub is the winning combo for the ultimate tailgate party. Check out these Hot Tailgating Products that I shared with TODAY Show hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda, which are sure to score big at your gridiron get together. And, here’s the video clip of my appearance that brings these products to life on the [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Host a Twitter Party

I’m a hooked on Twitter and now after attending many Twitter Parties, I really enjoy the hashtag typing blitz for an hour or so that is basically what this on line event is all about! For those who have heard about this social media phenomenon called “Twitter” but still don’t quite know what it is here goes: Twitter [...]

September 4, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →