Thanksgiving

White Pumpkin Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas

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Just a little Thanksgiving table decoration inspiration using mini white pumpkins, wheat stems, flowers and the gorgeous botanicals of Fall.

November 6, 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 →

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookie

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A super talented mom and good friend of mine, Nathalie Schroeder, made these Thanksgiving turkey cookies for a feast at school. Nathalie is one of these awesome moms who always greets you with a hug, always has a camera at events, and is a seriously talented creative type from food to decor. I make a point to keep [...]

November 19, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Thanksgiving Segment on KCAL9 (video)

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Here’s the Thanksgiving segment I did on KCAL9 news where I made some delicious Mrs. Cubbison’s cornbread stuffing and decorated the table with many varieties of white pumpkins used as a stuffing bowl, flower vase, candle bobeche, votive holder and much more! Happy Thanksgiving!

November 19, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pinecones and Penguins Holiday Party Table

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I am absolutely in love with this cocktail party theme: Pinecones and Penguins! I am working with Mrs. Cubbison’s, who makes the most delicious cornbread stuffing mix, this holiday season, and I created this tabletop for an upcoming ABC Eye on LA TV segment (see the video!). Here are some photos from the shoot to [...]

November 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe from Mrs. Cubbison’s

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I’m gearing up for Thanksgiving, and my go-to cornbread stuffing, actually the only cornbread stuffing I’ve found on California grocery shelves for years, is Mrs. Cubbison’s! The recipe below is from a Mrs. Cubbison’s website Thanksgiving Tips where you’ll find some great information to make your Thanksgiving Holiday its very tastiest. And the photo of [...]

November 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes

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Sweet yes; yet ominous too. Obvious candies give this holiday cupcake his character. What I mean are his eyes made from the tips of candy corns and a dab of frosting. Somehow, when I photographed it, it stared back as if to say, “Don’t even think of eating me as a cupcake or otherwise.” Your kids will [...]

November 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

White Chocolate Covered Brie with Cranberry Rosemary Chutney

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Without fail, this dish garners the most rave reviews and recipe requests from my friends! There’s something about the offbeat combination of white chocolate covering a wheel of Brie that sparks guests’ imaginations and the bright cranberry chutney topping makes it a dynamic and delicious holiday party appetizer. 2 cups fresh whole cranberries 3 tablespoons [...]

November 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

First for Women Magazine Article with Jeanne’s Tips for Thanksgiving Decor

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I had the pleasure of meeting the fabulous “First for Women” magazine team a few years ago during a media visit for Country Crock. They recently contacted me about sharing some Thanksgiving decorating tips using red and white checked fabric, wheat stems, flowers, and similar “country chic” items. I am lovin’ the photos they took [...]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Topiary from my DIY Network Show (video)

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Illuminated pumpkin topiaries are a gorgeous way to decorate your front doorway or fireplace for Thanksgiving. On the “Harvest Party” episode of my TV show “Weekend Entertaining” on the DIY Network, I put together a stunning 3-tier pumpkin topiary with a cut-out design and lit it up with holiday lights inside. Best of all, these [...]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Centerpiece from my DIY Network Show: Legume Pave’ Pumpkins and Candles (video)

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Pave’ is usually a jeweler’s technique of clustering tiny gems or stones on to a ring, pendant, or brooch. I thought this artisan style would look great with dried beans, lentils, and legumes as a band on pumpkins and pillar candles, so I included the idea as one of the projects in the “Harvest Party” [...]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Irish Cream Pumpkin Pie

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Baileys Original Irish Cream is the number one liqueur in the world for good reason.  Its superior flavor is an excellent enhancement for this popular Thanksgiving dessert.  For an extra boost top off your pie with Baileys spiked whipped cream. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cranberry Orange Relish

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As an alternative to canned cranberry sauce, serve a tart, delicious relish laced with spirit.  This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 1/2 lbs. fresh cranberries, rinsed 1 cup chopped fennel or anise bulb 1 cup chopped Bartlett pears 1/2 cup minced dried peaches 1/2 cup Grand Marnier [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Anise Pecan Yams

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These yams pack quite a punch. Sambuca gives this dish a sweet herbal edge with the essence of licorice. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 5 lbs. yams, washed, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup Sambuca 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus whole pecans for topping 1/4 [...]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Grand Marnier Roasted Turkey

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Can you remember the first time you cooked the bird? What an awesome task that seemed to be. A marinade is a must on poultry, especially when the anticipated cooking time is over two hours. This Grand Marnier glaze will ensure a moist, exquisitely flavored turkey. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and [...]

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