Special Occasions

“Sophisticated Stable” Kentucky Derby® Party with 14 Hands Winery

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Derby Day holds a special place in my heart, in that I was married on Kentucky Derby Saturday! And, just as I enjoyed fine wine at my wedding, I’m planning on enjoying an exceptional wine for my Derby home viewing party ~ 14 Hands Limited Release 2012 Kentucky Derby® Red Blend. It’s tasty, ya’ll, with […]

April 23, 2015 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

America’s Next Top Model Party Food I Made for Nick Cannon Episode!

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Sometimes I work behind the scenes on TV shows, such as this episode of America’s Next Top Model where I put together a party food table for an on-camera soiree featuring the amazing Nick Cannon. He’s a total doll! The episode airs tonight, and I’m not sure how much screen time my appetizers will get, […]

September 23, 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 →

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 →

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 →

Wedding Sugar Flower Cookie Favors

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Could there be anything as sweet as the pairing of sugar and flowers? I created these pretty gum paste blossoms with my new Cricut Cake machine. My idea was to make sugar flower-topped cookies that would complement a bridal bouquet or the flowers at a wedding, bridal or baby shower, and could be given away as favors […]

June 10, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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

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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 →

Stork Baby Shower

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September 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

DIY 5-Foot Boa Stork for a Baby Shower

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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 →

Jeanne’s S’mores Segment on the TODAY Show (video)

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September 4, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →