Gina Alfani

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Look On The Bright Side

My weekend was awesome. Hope yours was too.

I'm still writing many blog posts and have many almost done. It is wonderful to spend your time doing what you love to do. Check out the new posts

Have a wonderful week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Lucinda's New York-Style Cheesecake

Melt-In-Your Mouth Cookies

Cheesecake Cookies

Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini Casserole

Sausage and Pimento Cheese Quiche

Three Ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Dip

Subtropical Gardening

Native Plants That Will Bring More Birds to Your Yard

Fast-growing Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds

LaBelladiva

Reading Glasses Case Sewing Pattern

How to Sew a Snap Card Pouch with a Vinyl Window

Friday, March 6, 2026

Chocolate Makes Your Clothes Shrink

All I have to do is look at chocolate and my clothes start shrinking. There are a great number of recipes I have recently added to the food blog that will make you go out and buy a new wardrobe.

With Springtime around the corner, I have looked for informative gardening posts and have listed some. And as I get back to sewing and crafting, I'm still searching for new projects when I get my craft room going again.

I'm still in a very happy mood since my mom is in town.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Double Fudge Cream Cheese Brownies

Double Chocolate Brownies

Seven Up Pound Cake

Seven Up Pound Cake #2

Cinnamon Roll Butter Swim Biscuits

Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie

Copycat Popeye’s Red Beans And Rice

Brioche Bread

Lemon Brownies

Coconut Cream Pie - Two Versions

Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread

Colorado Pizza Bread

Chocolate Pudding Cake

The Right Way to Steam Broccoli

Make-Ahead Paella Casserole

Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies

Collection of Salad Dressing Recipes UPDATE

Subtropical Gardening

Perennials You Should Divide in Early Spring

How To Grow Pansies In Early Spring

Tomato Plant Care 101: Everything You Need to Know

LaBelladiva

DIY Divided Drawer Organizer

Antique Wardrobe Makeover

Fabulous Frugalista

Smart Moves to Survive Job Loss and Bounce Back Stronger

Awesome Weekend Ahead

It has been a busy time and I am still getting things ready. I'm planning on having an awesome weekend.

Lots of new blog posts too. Check them out!

Have an awesome weekend everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Air Fryer Myths

How Long Cooked Chicken Lasts in the Fridge

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Sausage Gravy Biscuit Bubble Up Casserole

Arancini

Shrimp Fajitas

Oven Baked Creamy Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic Herb Pork and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Cherry Cobbler

Homemade Glazed Donuts

Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins

Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake (Old Fashioned)

Homemade Brioche Rolls Recipe

Subtropical Gardening

How To Use Stone As A Mulch

Best Place to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder

Don't Start Your Spring Yard Cleanup Too Soon

The Easiest Way To Ruin Lavender

Spring Jobs For Stunning Azaleas

Low-Cost DIY Garden Path Ideas

Say Goodbye To Garden Pests

Why Every Gardener Should Plant Zinnias This Year

Grow Onions in Containers

LaBelladiva

Pincushion Cactus Tutorial

How to Sew a Professional DIY Garment Bag

Sewing Machine Cover Pattern

DIY Cosmetic Case with Flat Bottom

How to Make a Denim Work Apron from Thrifted Jeans

Ruffle 101: 7 Ways to Make a Ruffle

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Feeling Nostalgic

That sweet baby reminds me of my little girl that I miss so much. I'm never going to get over losing her.

I'm feeling nostalgic with my mom being in town and all. My adventures in seeking good recipes to feature on my food blog led me to guava desserts which brought me more nostalgia. The guava turnovers took me back to weekend evenings when I was a kid that were so special. My parents would take us to a cuban restaurant in Ybor City for a cuban sandwich followed by a guava turnover or empanada to take home. Sometimes we would go to a little cafe after dinner for some fruity ice cream called helados. Those were special times and the great memories put a smile on my face.

As usual I have many new blog posts listed below. Check them out!

Happy Thursday! Hopefully your week has been a good one.