Gina Alfani: Thanksgiving

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Excuse me while I pat myself on the back

Happy weekend everybody! We are having a rainy weekend in Florida, but we need the rain. I'm sorry for you guys experiencing all that snow.

That is Kiki's photo posted . . . I just wanted to see her precious little face. I miss her so much! The photo is blurry, but I took it with my phone in a dark room. It turned out to be one of my favorites.

As promised, I have gone wild with posting Christmas sweet treats that are great any time of the year. Many of these items are perfect for gift giving. Make up tins of cookies for situations like giving to a host of a party you are going to, for example. It was something I always did and I have posted the fudge recipe I used year after year. People started asking for it. Homemade treats are awesome!

It has been easier to manage the grief and I am feeling so much better emotionally and physically too since I have made several lifestyle changes.

The biggest thing is that I have continued to be a non-smoker, it has been over 2 years. Giving up sugar has proved to be equally as difficult, but my discipline is holding up great. Of course I will treat myself for a job well done for Christmas as I did for Thanksgiving when I had one piece of pumpkin pie and that was it. Pepsi that I was addicted to . . . no more! It has been weeks since I had one. My discipline has been strong and I'm proud of myself.

Have a great week everybody. Below are new blog posts.

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Cherry Cordials

Brownie Bonbons

Almost Famous Molten Chocolate Cake

Amaretto Almond Bundt Cake

Gina's Chocolate Fudge

Peppermint Fudge

Chocolate Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Holiday Cookie Recipes from the Food Network

The Best Christmas Recipe Guide

Christmas Cannoli Cake

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel

Copycat Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake

Coconut Macaroon Blossoms

How to Make the Best Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

The Ultimate Snickers Pie

Babyboomer Flashback

Marilyn Monroe . . . Suicide Blonde?

LaBelladiva

Should You Bring A Gift To A Family Member Who’s Hosting The Holiday Meal?

How To Make A Sunglasses Case

Monday, December 1, 2025

Holiday joy and blahs

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Every Thanksgiving I enjoy a delicious feast that Door Dash brings to me from Bob Evans. It is the next best thing to having to cook for a family. I'm thankful for a tradition I enjoy.

Since the holidays are not a pleasant time for me, my mind is lured to the thought of food and cooking. The things you are supposed to do for the holidays. Something I loved so much, but will never have again. So, writing in my food blog is the next best thing I guess. It is a release for all those food and cooking related desires. One day I will enjoy actually cooking again.

Yes I have gone crazy with the food blog. Now you know why. And it keeps my mind occupied. I'm thankful for having the desire for something, anything. Since The Captain died it was all nothingness. So I'm thrilled to have some desire for something coming back. I've delighted my mom with my renewed sense of humor and laughing again. Even telling her funny stories. That is what he left me with. He would have wanted me to laugh and find humor with life like he did. Trust me, this is progress!

The sadness I can't get rid of is missing my little doggie girl Kiki. That is killing me still. Oh the anxiety! I'd love a lot of little Kikis, but I can't.

My desire for this month is to find those things of holiday joy to share with everyone on all of my blogs. Get ready for the holiday-ish posts. Yes, and the desserts since I have cut sugar from my diet if I care to live a longer life.

Have a great week everybody! Listed below are my new blog posts.

New Blog Posts

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Butter Cream Chicken

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Taco Bake

4-Ingredient Sausage and Egg Casserole

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Rolls

Marry Me Chicken Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie Pockets

Is it safe to line the oven with foil

Turkey Leftovers

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

Hawaiian Sliders

Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole

The Best Chicken Fried Steak

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Shepard's Pie

One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

The Best Way to Make Lasagne

Cheesy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Peace Love Happiness

Find the reason

LaBelladiva

DIY Small Pouch Sewing Pattern

Monday, November 24, 2025

Thankful They Were In My Life

What I am grateful for this year is that I was so blessed to have The Captain and Miss Kiki in my life. They were so precious to me and I miss them so much.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Give thanks for all those you love.

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