Everybody loves Christmas…and what’s not to love? It’s a season that brings out the best in us, makes us feel generous of heart, and…we get presents! I think Christmas can be every day of the year, if you want it to be. So in the spirit of the season, I’m hosting a Christmas in July […]

McDonalds Copy Cat Shamrock Shakes
by Bette Lee Crosby on March 27, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
As spring waits in the wings, we celebrate the last of our wonderful Irish recipes with a fun drink that will whisk you back to your childhood. This time it will be even better because Naomi Blackburn has created a low-fat version for us to enjoy. For fun food and drinks year-roundvisit Naomi’s Pub N’ Grub Forum […]

Saint Patrick’s Day Punch
by Bette Lee Crosby on March 13, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Here is a wonderful celebratory drink to get the party going…and you can make it in the alcoholic or non-alcoholic version…either way it’s delightfully green and festive. So haul out the shamrocks and let the party begin! For more fun food and drink, visit the Pub N’ Grub Forum CLICK HERE MID-WEEK MIXERS by Naomi Blackburn […]

Meet Author Patricia Sands
by Bette Lee Crosby on March 8, 2013 in Contests, News & Views, Uncategorized
DRUM ROLL PLEASE… Today we have Patricia Sands as our guest! Countless readers fell in love with Patricia’s novel THE BRIDGE CLUB , a story of eight women, four decades of friendship and one unimaginable request, and now Patricia is bringing us another story to warm out hearts and have us remembering why we enjoy her books so much. […]

Irish Beauty
by Bette Lee Crosby on March 6, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Here we are on the first Wednesday of a brand new month…March. The winds will blow, Northerners will delay packing away their winter coat and what could possibly be the most party-ing holiday of the year will happen…Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone who has ever been in Manhattan on St. Patty’s Day knows exactly what I […]

The Winner for March 6th is…
by Bette Lee Crosby on March 5, 2013 in Contests
Cathleen McCleary who will win her choice of a personalized print copy of Cracks in the Sidewalk or a Jeweled Mini-Notepad for her pocket of purse. Congratulations Cathleen and thanks for entering!

More Mardi Gras…with Bayou Bleu
by Bette Lee Crosby on February 27, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
For more Mardi Gras partying, try Naomi’s original Bayou Bleu or get lots more fun food and drink recipes at http://thepubandgrubforum.blogspot.com Bayou Bleu (my own concoction) 1 Shot citrus vodka 1 shot hypnotique 1 shot ruby red grapefruit juice 1 shot pineapple juice 1 oz blue curacao Place all ingredients into a shaker and shake […]

Do do that Voodoo…
by Bette Lee Crosby on February 20, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Time to enjoya nother of our Mardi Gras Drinks, so get spooky and have fun. For more great food and drink recipes, visit Naomi at http://thepubandgrupforum.blogspot.com MID WEEK MIXERS by Naomi Blackburn Voodoo Moon Dance (from Yahoo Voice) 1 ½ ounces Myers Jamaican Rum 1 ounce of Bacardi Light Rum ¾ ounces of grenadine […]
Mardi Gras Party Drinks…Celebrate!
by Bette Lee Crosby on February 13, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
What’s more fun that Mardi Gras…almost nothing, so Naomi is giving us all the makings of a party for the rest of this month, so be sure to stop back every Wednesday and visit the Mid Week Mixers here at Words, Wit & Wisdom and for even more fun food and drink recipes, visit Naomi at […]

Make Valentine’s Day Special
by Bette Lee Crosby on February 6, 2013 in Mid-Week-Mixers
SERVE YOUR SPECIAL SOMEBODY A RASBERRY KISS TINI… Start now and get ready for a super celebration with Naomi’s Rasberry Kiss Tini. The ingredients in this super delicious drink are guaranteed to melt your lover’s heart. For more wonderderful drink and food recipes visit Naomi Blackburn at http://thepubandgrubforum.blogspot.com MID WEEK MIXERS by Naomi Blackburn I wanted […]

CROCKPOT OATMEAL
by Bette Lee Crosby on November 28, 2012 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Crockpot Oatmeal, Adapted from: Apple Oatmeal, Stephanie O’Dea – by Naomi Blackburn of the Pub and Grub Forum. For more of Naomi’s fun food recipes, visit her at http://thepubandgrubforum.blogspot.com MID-WEEK MIXERS by Naomi Blackburn I have told you about my love for my crockpots and that Stephanie O’Dea is my go to girl. Well, I […]

OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
by Bette Lee Crosby on November 14, 2012 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Continuing our holiday breakfast theme, here’s Naomi’s Overnight French toast Casserole. The beauty of this is that that you can prepare it the night before, then simply pop it into the oven the next morning and let it cook while you’re having fun with your overnights guests. Adapted: triedandtasty.com When I say how much I love […]

‘TIS THE SEASON
by Bette Lee Crosby on November 7, 2012 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Although December is still over a month away, it’s never too early to start gathering recipes for holiday brunches and breakfasts…so for now through December Naomi will be bringing you fun recipes for pleasing a stay-overnight crowd or a romantic breakfast for two. Be sure to be here for the pancakes…rumor has it they’re delicious. […]

PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!
by Bette Lee Crosby on October 24, 2012 in Mid-Week-Mixers
As a gal who is an expert on yummy snacks, I can tell you honestly these babies are delicious! Mix up a batch, invite some friends over and have yourself a fun mid-week mixer! For more fun food recipes, visit Naomi Blackburn at the Pub n’ Grub Forum FIRECRACKERS by Naomi Blackburn These are the […]

CARE FOR A BEER, DEAR?
by Bette Lee Crosby on October 17, 2012 in Mid-Week-Mixers
Welcome to Mid-Week Mixers…Today Naomi Blackburn is bringing us a recipe that lets us have our drink and eat it too in a fun dish that is easy enough to make for weeknight dinners and tasty enough to serve for an evening with friends. For more of Naomi’s fabulous recipes, visit her at the Pub […]
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