Party Ideas

Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis

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Coconut Colada Gelato Martinis are the perfect conclusion to a dinner party or  a frosty happy hour! Check them out on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups skim milk (2%) […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Striped Kiwi Strawberry Mango Sorbet Push Pops

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See these treats lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. For Kiwi Layer: 1 cup chopped fresh kiwi (peeled, white core removed) 1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate 1 teaspoon Ice Cream Cellars French Vanilla Ice Cream Wine 1 teaspoon […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Spiked Cherry Cheesecake Milkshake Shooters

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These Spiked Cherry Cheesecake Milkshake Shooters get their kick from a tasty cheesecake flavored wine from Birthday Cake Vineyards. See these shots lined up on the party table in my article Adult Ice Cream Social featuring Ice Cream Cellars Wine and a Bright Bold Tabletop. 1 cup cherries, pitted and cherries for garnish 1/4 cup […]

June 20, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Watermelon Soup

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Here’s a simple cold soup recipe that’s great as a summer appetizer. 3 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup sweet white wine (Birthday Cake Vineyards Cheesecake Wine) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Sweetened whipped cream Blueberries Lemon zest Combine watermelon, wine, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until pureed. Transfer to […]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cooking with Cans Grill Recipes! (video)

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In this episode from Cans Get You Cooking, I make some delicious side dishes that are perfect accompaniments to summer grilling entrees! Check out the Cans Get You Cooking Facebook Page for more great recipes and tips!

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cooking with Cans Chicken Enchilada Casserole (video recipe)

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I’ve partnered with the Can Manufacturers Institute to make some video recipes featuring canned food ingredients. This is the first one of 5 beautifully shot videos, each one with recipes that are delicious. This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is very easy and great for a family dinner. Check out the Cans Get You Cooking Facebook Page […]

March 13, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Academy Awards Party Ideas from my NBC Chicago Segment (Video)

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One of the best parts of watching The Academy Awards is hanging out with friends at home party where everyone votes for their Oscar Winner favorites. This Academy Award party segment I did on NBC Chicago is packed with fun ideas from food to drink for a Hollywood A-list party in your living room. Click […]

February 8, 2013 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 →

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Cake

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My Little Pony has been around for years, but the new 4th generation Friendship is Magic has exploded into an Internet meme. Whether you’re a brony or a pegasister, young or old, male or female – this cake should appeal to you. I was somewhat aware of the My Little Ponies Friendship Is Magic popularity […]

November 3, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Grad Cap Cookie Pops

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My son is graduating from 8th grade! I am so proud of him and his friends that I made a bunch of grad cap cookie pops for the entire grade and surprised them the other morning.  I used a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the bottom part of the cap and a homemade butter cookie […]

June 2, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mad Men Party

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I’m a big fan of the AMC TV Show MAD MEN, but it was my husband who got this premiere party together! Ya’ see, my husband and his college buds went to school with John Slattery, who plays Roger Sterling on the show. Apparently, Slattery’s nickname in college was “Slats” because his eyes were like […]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Academy Awards Party Food Bleu Cheese and Olive Clapboard

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Here’s a sneak peek of a tasty dish I’m serving at my Oscars Party to watch the Academy Awards. It’s actually very simple made with cream cheese and bleu cheese dressing, minced olives, provolone cheese, and A-Z Spaghettios for the letters on the clapboard! Easy Recipe: 6 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup […]

February 20, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Photos! New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart and Sam’s Club

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This New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme is one of the prettiest parties I think I have ever hosted and it’s all thanks to my sponsors Walmart and Sam’s Club. A couple of days ago, I shared some of my product picks and inspiration items from both Sam’s Club and Walmart in the blog […]

December 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart & Sam’s Club

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I am beyond excited about my upcoming New Year Party with a Chinese Modern theme! I’ve partnered Walmart and Sam’s Club for this new year event and after browsing through both stores during the party planning stage, I’ve discovered some amazing products with incredibly low prices that are going to give this themed Chinese New Year party a […]

December 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Entertaining Segment on ABC Eye on LA (video)

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ABC’s Eye on LA recently came to my home for a little holiday entertaining inspiration. I created a Penguin and Pinecones theme, which you can see photos of here along with instructions on how to make the Penguin Olives, and you’ll find the Mrs. Cubbison Stuffing recipe on their website.

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