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

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.

 NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Cheesy Guava Empanadas

Guava Cheese Turnovers (Guava Pastelillos)

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Brussels Sprouts-in-a-Blanket

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Shortcut Chicken Enchiladas

Alfredo Shrimp Scampi Dump Dinner

Slow Cooker Pot Roast - Two Versions

Subtropical Gardening

Christmas Cactus Annual Care

LaBelladiva

The Pochi Dumpling Zipper Pouch

Fabric Halloween Bucket Trick or Treat Bag Pattern

DIY Fabric Easter Baskets

The Peek-a-Boo Pouch

It's A Wonderful Wednesday

The following week will be a busy one for me and I will not be online as often as usual.  I'll still be writing new blog posts, but not as often.

The following new blog posts are just some of those that have been written and more are almost ready to be added to their respective blogs.

I was so happy to find recipes for two of my childhood favorite whoopie pies!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody!

 NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread

Clever Uses For Leftover Plastic Fruit Containers

Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Collection of Ham Posts from Baking to Leftover Ham Recipes UPDATED

Chili Cheese Tots

Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie

Almond Biscotti Cookies

Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Oatmeal Cream Pie

Subtropical Gardening

Small Patio Ideas That Level Up Your Outdoor Space

How To Plant & Grow Hanging Baskets From Seed

Tips for Designing a Nature-Inspired Garden That Looks Beautiful Year Round

LaBelladiva

DIY Phone Case and Wallet with Card Pockets

DIY Scrap Bucket Pattern

DIY Gathered Round Basket - 3 Sizes

Must Know Bag Making Tips and Tricks

Happy Tuesday!

 

Below you will find new blog posts from my food blog Gina's Italian Kitchen.

Hope your Monday was wonderful and have a great day!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Test Kitchen's Favorite Chicken and Dumplings

One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

Bisquick Breakfast Casserole

Bisquick Cornbread

Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Bites

Collection of Salad Dressing Recipes

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Cream Cheese Squares

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Southern Banana Pudding - Several Versions

Farmhouse Chicken Cornbread Casserole

Having a positive attitude

 

I'm trying to have a positive attitude with turbulent world tension.  Let's pray for world peace.

It is still a happy time for me!  My energy levels are still high and I have continued to add lots of new blog posts.  Check them out!

Hope everyone has a happy new week!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Coconut Macaroons

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

Fried Pork Chops and Gravy

Ham and Cheese Grits Casserole

Ham and Potato Frittata

Steamed Tilapia in Wine Sauce

Cinnamon Banana Bread

Almond Croissants

Subtropical Gardening

This Potting Soil Mistake Is Secretly Ruining Your Houseplants

How Often to Water Succulents—and the Right Way to Do It

Ways to Reuse Nursery Pots

March Gardening Jobs

LaBelladiva

How To Make A Weighted Blanket

Peace Love Happiness

Be happy with who you are

Springtime Focus

 

Happy Weekend!!

I'm so happy for my mindset moving to Spring.  That makes me very happy!  Today's focus has been on gardening and Springtime.  Check out my new posts.

What is really making me so happy is my mom will be visiting for the next two weeks.  It has been a while since I've seen her.  We have plans to get together with my cousin and do some stuff that involves me finally leaving my house and being social.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Mini Apple Pies

Subtropical Gardening

Blooming Houseplants to Grow Indoors

English Garden Design Ideas That Bring Cottage-Style Charm to Any Yard

Hardy Perennials to Plant in March for a Low-Maintenance, Dreamy Garden

Martha Stewart’s 5 Go-To Gardening Tips for a Smooth Winter-to-Spring Transition

LaBelladiva

Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance

Ways To Refashion A T-shirt

Fabulous Frugalista

They Stopped Spending for a Year. Here’s What Happened

Vintage Frugal Living Tips For Today

Happy Times!

I've been craving banana bread today since preparing blog posts for Gina's Italian Kitchen.  So many banana bread recipes jumped out at me that I even found a "banana bread for one" loaf.  So many sweet treats!  Check out my new blog posts!

Life is good and I am having a very happy week for no reason in particular.  Hopefully my friends up north have dug out of all that snow.  Your photos looked brutal and I am so grateful where God placed me in this world.

Have a wonderful Friday!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Pecan Pie Bars - Several Versions 

Turtle Pie

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

Chicken And Corn Chowder

Cheesecake Banana Bread

Two Banana Bread

Banana Bread for One

Peanut Butter Bars

Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

The Best Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and more

Meatloaf with Brown Gravy - Two Versions

Subtropical Gardening

Simple Ways to Attract More Birds to Your Birdhouse

Types of Squirrels and How to Tell Them Apart

How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots—Even Without a Garden

Flavorful Herbs to Plant in Shady Spots Around Your Garden

Gardening Tasks to Complete Before Spring to Prevent Pests and Diseases

LaBelladiva

Ways to Upcycle Old Towels

DIY Walker Caddy with a cup holder

DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves

DIY Charm Square Fabric Tray

How to Make a Junk Journal (and How They're Different From Scrapbooks)

How to Sew A Fat Quarter Patchwork Shower Curtain

Make Spring Flowers with Fabric Scraps

Peace Love Happiness

I Often Wonder

Happy Hump Day!

 

It has almost been a month and they still have not found Nancy Guthrie.  I'm still obsessed with this case and so sad for her family.  I've been watching JLR Investigates on You Tube for the 12 hours a day that he is on location.  Very interesting, although sometimes nothing is going on, but it is good background for working on the computer.

The cold nights went by rather comfortably since I approached it with positivity.  Local weather people are predicting this is the end of really cold weather for us.  We usually don't get the really cold weather in my part of the world.  Maybe once a decade it is a very cold on like this year.

Lots of new posts this week . . . check them out!

Have a wonderful week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Slow Cooker Ribs - Many Versions

Honey Garlic Chicken - Many Versions

Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings

Earthquake Cake

Quick and Easy Chicken Spaghetti

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Dump and Bake Chicken Cobbler

Crab Rangoon Casserole

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Shrimp & Grits Casserole

Subtropical Gardening

Hardy Perennials That Survive Heat, Rain & Neglect in Containers

Flower Bed Ideas That Will Inspire Your Garden Design

Keep Zinnias Blooming All Summer

Why You Need To Prune Pepper Plants

A Joyful Heart

 

A joyful heart is what I have at the moment.  I went through the first night of cooler weather and I am comfortable without a lot of clothes.  Maybe I got used to it?  Tonight will be the coldest, but I will still be feeling joyful and blessed.

Even though it is Kiki's birthday week and I'm feeling sad, I've been thinking of great memories of her, The Captain and us as a family.  This new phase of grief is allowing me to have joy again.  It feels great!

I've found many great recipes as usual.  Happy to have found many more chicken recipes and some awesome potato recipes.  Check them out!

Happy new week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Easy Chocolate Desserts That Start With A Box Mix

Brunswick Stew

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Loaded Blondies

Jiffy Mix Recipes

Coconut Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Turtle Cookies

Best Way to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Savory Chicken Cobbler

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Crunchy French Onion Chicken

Chicken Milanese

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Potato Galette

Subtropical Gardening

Perfect Time To Start Your Tomato Seeds Indoors

Tips for Repotting African Violets to Boost Their Blooms

Container Gardening Ideas

Why Are My Plant Leaves Yellow?

LaBelladiva

DIY Bath Bombs

How to Refinish a Coffee Table

DIY Pocket Potholder Sewing Pattern

DIY Fabric Rectangle Basket

Fabulous Frugalista

Castile Soap Cleaning Recipes for Every Room

How to Save Money on Groceries Like a 1950s Housewife

How to Break Bad Money Habits for Good

He needed to make a reappearance!

 

He's been here recently, but I felt the need to have him make a reappearance!

For the past month, I have had fried fish many times.  Last week alone, I had fried fish twice.  And here I am on the computer, looking for fish recipes and I have listed lots of them!  I have always loved seafood and prefer it over meat.  Actually I could just eat seafood and be happy.  Seafood and potatoes!

Have a good evening!  Check out my blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Onion Rings Recipes - UPDATED

Tartar Sauce

Air Fryer Cod

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

Crispy Beer Battered Fish

Beer Battered Fish

Fried Fish

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Subtropical Gardening

How to Grow and Care for a Spider Plant

Easy Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings

Happy Birthday Miss Kiki

 

The sweet thing in the photo is my Kiki who went to be with her sister and brother in Rainbow Bridge.  It has been a little over a year since she's been gone and I still miss her like it happened yesterday.  My little beauty with frosted hair.  She is heavy on my mind because this week is her birthday and she would have been 17 years old and still acted like an energetic puppy.  My heart will be broken forever, but I am blessed for the beautiful memories of sharing her life with me.  I love you Miss Kiki.

Just when I thought Spring was already here in my part of the world, a strong cold front will hit us tomorrow, bringing temps into the 30's and 40's.  Here we go again, no heater, it is almost like being outside.  We usually don't get this kind of winter, so I don't bother with a heater.    The good news is that it will only be three or four really cold nights, then we will be back to permanent Springtime weather.  So I will be cranky for several days.  

I've continued to post to my blogs like crazy with all this energy to dig into several subjects and suggest articles that I think are relevant.  I love doing this.  That means I have made a job for my retired self who is a bored workaholic.  Not that I don't have anything to do, but this is what I love to do.  I have always been a computer geek and love the internet.

I hope that everyone in cold climates are finding comfort in this horrible winter.  It is that groundhog's fault!  In the meantime, I will be on the computer wearing so many clothes that it is difficult to move and gloves that make it difficult to use the keyboard.  

Have a wonderful week anyway everybody . . . I'm gonna try!  Check out my new blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Authentic Italian Meatballs

Crock Pot Pork Roast and White Beans

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Bars

Blend of the Bayou

Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

Hashbrown Casserole

Frosting and Icing Recipes UPDATED

Honey Garlic Chicken - 2 versions

Subtropical Gardening

Growing Marigolds With Tomato Plants

Seed Starting Calendar

Hummingbird Migration Takes an Incredible Journey

Simple Seed-Soaking Trick Helps Garden Seeds Sprout Faster

LaBelladiva

Giving a Vintage Kitchen Canister New Life

Scissor Pouch Sewing Pattern

DIY Square Basket

Ruffle Zipper Pouch

Sew Pajama Shorts

Still Catching Up

 

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Florida Gulf Shrimp and Sweet Pepper Stir Fry

Lemon Shortbread Cookies - 2 versions

Banana Cream Pie

Banana Coconut Cream Dessert

Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

One Pan Parmesan Steak and Potatoes

Tiramisu Macarons

Subtropical Gardening

Spider Plant Watering - 2 Articles

The Perfect DIY Compost Bin

How To Water Succulents Without Causing Root Rot

Best Companion Plants For Peppers

Make the Best Seed Starting Mix for Dirt Cheap

Catching up

 

Catching up!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Creamsicle Orange Cookies

Peanut Butter Fudge

Air Fryer Mushrooms

Ham Puffs

Puff Pastry Garlic Knots

Cream Cheese Danish

Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Hash Brown Chicken Casserole

A Guide to the Most Common Mushroom Varieties

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

Corn Dog Casserole

Subtropical Gardening

Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn In Winter

Grow Your Own Plants From A Sweet Potato

Tips for Pruning Crape Myrtles 

LaBelladiva

Fleece Pocket Scarf Sewing Tutorial

The Perfect Cross Body Bag Pattern

A Burst Of Sunshine

 

The sunshiny day has left me with that burst of sunshine and energy.  It is hard to describe that feeling, but when I read the graphic I realized that is how I am feeling.  This is one of the reasons why I love living in Florida.  The sunshiny days are phenomenal and the happiness felt results in kindness.  At least it does for me.

I've been very productive in getting my blog posts done.  A beautiful day can have a huge impact on a person's mood and energy.  I never thought about that until today.  It is especially amazing with the extended grief I have felt.  Feeling happy now is like extra happy.

My focus has been on slow cooker recipes.  Even though I am retired and could cook all day, I have other things to do and using the crock pot to cook is perfect for me.  I did appreciate it in my working days.  Coming home to a delicious smelling meal after a hard days' work would make a bad day good. 

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Check out my new blog posts!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Collection UPDATED

Hot Fudge Cake

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Nachos

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Gravy

Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas

Subtropical Gardening

Vegetables That Thrive in Containers

When to Start Your Herb Seeds Indoors for the Quickest Spring Harvest

Mandevilla Care in Pots

Raised Garden Bed Ideas 

Spider Plant Watering Tip

DIY Terrarium: A Woodland Version

Leafy Greens to Start from Seed Now for an Earlier Spring Harvest

Growing Onions from Seed Successfully

Fabulous Frugalista

Homemade Lemon Soft Scrub

DIY Dawn Powerwash

LaBelladiva

Tote With Many Pockets

DIY Milk Carton Coin Purse

Homemade Candles In Granny's Candy Dish

Woven Hearts Table Runner

Cravings and Obsessions

 

Well I don't eat or cook with jalapenos.  But I will take a box of chocolates.

I'm still obsessed with the coverage of the missing lady.  Poor lady.  As I research the articles online, the television is right there, always turned on.  I watch the independent journalists on You Tube who are on the scene day and night.  They are very obsessed.

The chocolate cravings are still with me since I have not yet gotten it out of my system.  Actually preparing posts for my food blog keeps me hungry for all types of food.  Today it is roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy.  

There are lots of new food blog posts . . . check them out! 

Have a wonderful week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake - 2 Versions - From Scratch and Semi-Homemade

Turtle Cake

Mole Poblano Chicken

Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce

Chicken Cheesesteak

Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Fudge Lover's Cream Cheese Cake

Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes

Lobster - Cook It Perfectly Every Time

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - 2 Versions

Ribs - Informative Info and Recipes UPDATED

Grilling/Smoking . . . A Collection of Recipes UPDATED

Gulf Coast Style Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Happy days!

 

We are finally having our usual bright sunny days which remind me that Spring is near.  Happy days!

I have focused on air fryer recipes since that is what I use now instead of my oven.  It is so much easier.

Not much to say except  check out my new blog posts!

Have a wonderful Sunday . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata

Air Fryer No Knead Bread

Air Fryer Turtle Cheesecake

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Chicken Tetrazzini

The Best Rice Pudding

Subtropical Gardening

How to Paint Plastic Plant Pots To Look Expensive

How to Grow Potatoes in a Vegetable Garden

Propagate Basil for an Endless Supply of Fresh Herbs

Azalea Bush Care and Growing Tips

How to Grow Pothos and Keep It Happy and Healthy for Years

Fabulous Frugalista

Say Goodbye To Stains On Cast Iron Pans With Two Unexpected Kitchen Ingredients 

Should I Let My Battery Die Before Re-Charging?

LaBelladiva

Dog Sweater Sewing Pattern

DIY Denim Dog Toys – Recycled From Old Jeans!

How to Sew Easy Baskets with 10″ Squares

How to Upcycle a Candle Jar into a Cute Pin Cushion