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Jeanne’s Holiday Party TV Segment on Fox and Friends (video)

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Fox and Friends welcomed me into their TV studio for a Holiday Party segment where I shared a Chalet Chic tablescape with some great products from Walmart and Sam’s Club. Here’s a video clip of the segment and you’ll find some photos and recipes here!  

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fox and Friends Holiday Party Wine Cocktail Segment

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I had a great time on Fox and Friends this morning sharing ideas for a Holiday Cocktail Party with a Chalet Chic theme. I know many of you are interested in the wine I talked about. It is called Oak Leaf available only at Walmart and yes, an under $3 dollar bottle of wine. I like […]

December 11, 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 →

Kids Greek Festival

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Last week, I helped out a local school, Pre-K through 8th, with the decor for a Kids’ Greek Festival. The festival was a culmination for a 6th grade Ancient History course where the students learned about Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and so much more. The history teacher, Mrs. Simon, is a total rock star with the […]

June 10, 2011 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 →

5 Tips for a Simply Gorgeous Grill Out (video)

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Be inspired by the beauty of nature and go gorgeous on the grill as well as your outdoor party table! These ideas and this video were created in partnership with Flings Bins, pop-up trash and recycling bins. We went with colorful kabobs and a dip station, so guests could tailor the tastes to their palates, […]

May 13, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Cocktail Segment on the TODAY Show (video)

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Third times a charm! This was my third appearance on the TODAY Show since June, and I feel like a kid on Christmas! Not only did I get to do the “teaser” for my Holiday Cocktail segment with the one and only Donny Deutsch, I was able to experience the magic of Christmas at Rockefeller […]

December 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreath in a Wine Cocktail

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I love it when guests just drop by my home during the holidays, and I always keep a few specialty food and drink items on hand to make things a bit more merry! These Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreaths are ideal in a wine cocktail, such as this one, which is like a holiday white wine sangria. […]

December 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Homemade Egg Nog with Bourbon-Chocolate Glazed Cookie Ornament Garnish

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Egg nog is the quintessential Christmas tree trimming cocktail! Wether you whip up a batch from scratch using this recipe or pick up store-bought eggnog, add a fun touch like the cookie ornament that I’ve decorated the glass handle with as demonstrated in the Holiday Cocktail segment I did on the TODAY Show with Kathie […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Mary Christmas Cocktail

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Being more salty than sweet, I’m all about the Bloody Mary cocktail on Chrsitmas morning with a huge plate of Eggs Benedict. The red and green garnish is super easy to do and makes this cocktail beyond festive! 2 tablespoons minced red pepper (patted dry of juices) 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt Lime wedge, plus […]

December 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Holiday Cocktail

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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