Gina Alfani

Monday, February 9, 2026

What's up?

I'm still busy working on my blog posts. Not much else to say.

Have a wonderful evening everybody! Check my new blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels (With Canned Biscuits)

Jalapeno Poppers

Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito

Foods You Shouldn’t Reheat in a Microwave

Subtropical Gardening

How Do Birds Stay Warm in the Winter?

Try Cardboard Gardening to Save Money and Recycle

Bring A Dying Pothos Plant Back To Life

Monstera Deliciosa Care: A Complete Guide

Florida Freeze Recovery: 5 Things I'm Doing Right Now to Rebuild My Garden

Florida Freeze Damage 2026 — What My Garden Looks Like After the Cold

Fabulous Frugalista

How To Patch a Hole in Drywall and Other Common Repairs

Toilet Cleaning Trick That Outshines Expensive Products

How To Clean A Stainless Steel Sink So It Looks Brand-New Again

LaBelladiva

Easily Restore Brass Decor

Pretty Quilted iPad Case Sewing Pattern

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Festive Weekend!

Are you ready for the Super Bowl festivities? I've posted recipes for some awesome appetizers you can prepare for your gathering or take to a party you are going to. I'll be posting more.

I should not be working on these posts when I'm hungry!

Have a great weekend and a festive Super Bowl day! Check out my new blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Steak Carnitas Meat in the Crock-Pot

Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Company Chicken

Cream Cheese Rotel Dip

Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Slider Recipes from Food Network

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

Subtropical Gardening

Florida Freeze: What To Do Next

Should You Grow Hybrid or Heirloom Tomatoes?

Fabulous Frugalista

Smart and Surprising Uses for White Vinegar at Home

Things You Never Knew Your Dryer Could Do

Peace Love Happiness

Thankful For My Struggle

Friday, February 6, 2026

Seems like chocolate and sweet treats in general have been on my mind. Yes, I have cheated on the promise to myself to be sugar free. Sometimes you just have to, and I can't stop thinking about chocolate. As I was putting my grocery list together, the sour cream cake donuts popped up as a recommendation and I could not resist. Little setbacks will not take away my progress since I have still not had a Pepsi for at least a month. Tomorrow is another day!

Since sweet treats have been on my mind, there are many new recipes listed on my food blog. Wuth Valentine's Day coming up, I will be listing more. Valentine's Day is now a sad day for me, so maybe I will have to drown my sorrows with a chocolate sweet treat. I have found many good ones!

Have a wonderful day everyone! Check out my new blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp UPDATE

Bloomin' Onion Dip

Air Fryer Fish Sticks Recipe (Homemade) and Frozen Fish Sticks UPDATE

Strawberry Shortcake

Manicotti

Valentine's Day Desserts from The Food Network

Black Forest Cheesecake

Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe

Cherry Chip Cake

How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh, Longer

Valentine's Day Chocolate Desserts

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Love Yourself First

We get busy on a day to day basis and forget something so important to all of us . . . love yourself first. Take time for yourself. Do something for you. Do something you love. Slow down.

When I think about slowing down and doing something you love, believe it or not, I think about making bread. There is something so special about it. The reward is bread like you never get at the grocery store.

With that fresh on my mind, I posted a few articles about baking bread. One is the ultimate guide with everything you need to know about it. Last week I posted an article listing 93 recipes for homemade bread. Guess it is time for me to make that french bread I have been thinking about.

Don't forget others, but love yourself first. We can do more for others when we are happy. Think about it.

Have a wonderful day! Check out my new blog posts.

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Italian Ciabatta Bread - Easy No Knead

Hash Brown Quiche Cups

Homemade Breakfast Bars

Oven Baked Potatoes

Exactly When To Use Tin Foil, Wax Paper, And Parchment Paper

Recipes for Homemade Bread and More About Bread

Cherry Dump Cake UPDATED

New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp UPDATE

LaBelladiva

DIY Lanyard Tutorial

Fabulous Frugalista

Everyday Uses for Baking Soda That Work UPDATE

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Mardi Gras

That Mardi Gras tree reminds me of the garbage bags full of beads I have collected from various Gasparilla parades. Oh the memories . . .

With Gasparilla festivities drawing to a close, Mardi Gras always comes to mind since it happens shortly after Gasparilla. Although I have never been to Mardi Gras, it has always interested me since it is much like Gasparilla, but even more festive.

This week I will be focusing on the food associated with Mardi Gras and New Orleans.

Have an awesome week! Check out my new blog posts . . .