Italian Grandma Makes Stuffed Cabbage

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  • Опубликовано: 2 мар 2020
  • STUFFED CABBAGE:
    1 large Cabbage, 3+ lbs
    SAUCE/GRAVY:
    ½ cup Onion, chopped
    3 cloves Garlic, minced
    1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
    1 qt Tomato Sauce
    1 tsp Dry Basil
    Olive Oil
    Salt & Pepper to taste
    FILLING:
    3 cloves Garlic, minced
    1 ½ cups Onion, chopped
    1 cup Celery, chopped
    1 lb Ground Beef
    2-3 cups partially cooked Rice
    1 extra large Egg
    ½ lb Mozzarella, shredded
    1 ½ cups Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
    ¼ cup fresh Parsley, chopped
    Salt & Pepper to taste
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    FAQ:
    Who is this lady?
    Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
    Where does Gina get her recipes?
    Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
    Why is no one helping her in the video?
    Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
    Why don’t we buy her a new...?
    Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
    Who is behind the camera?
    Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
    Does Gina read the comments?
    We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
    Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!
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  • @alopez4435
    @alopez4435 3 года назад +44

    I don't know what I like more; her recipes, her singing or her beautiful Italian accent! She's adorable!

  • @k.r.hayman4633
    @k.r.hayman4633 2 года назад +4

    I just adore her, and her broken ENGLISH - JUST LIKE HOME !(GREW UP IN A THREE GENERATION ITALIAN FAMILY - WHAT A HAPPY CHILDHOOD!).... WONDERFUL MEMORIES......

  • @bedilliasosa4388
    @bedilliasosa4388 Год назад +55

    Came for the food stood for Grandma! She has won me over! The cooking, the singing, I loved every moment of this video!

    • @MegaMonique12
      @MegaMonique12 9 месяцев назад +9

      😊❤ Je suis toujours enchantée de regarder cette grand-mère Italienne. Ses recettes nous mette en appétit! Merci pour tout 💖

    • @vivfaydonahue687
      @vivfaydonahue687 9 месяцев назад +7

      Enjoyed every moment of your video... especially your singing, thank you for the cooking lesson by a precious Grandma..a very lucky family indeed, she made my day brighter!

    • @lynnewby5328
      @lynnewby5328 7 месяцев назад +5

      Absolutely she is gorgeous ❤❤❤

    • @melalala3904
      @melalala3904 6 месяцев назад +3

      Too good Chef...love your style...singing as you cook!!!

    • @conniebarresi108
      @conniebarresi108 6 месяцев назад

      00⁰😅😅😅😅⁹

  • @norineclark3630
    @norineclark3630 6 месяцев назад +17

    I just love Nonna Gina. I have no live family members. My favorite aunt was also Italian and watched her make her Italian dishes. Thank you Nonna Gina you make me smile. God Bless you and your family.

    • @christinadimeo2523
      @christinadimeo2523 4 месяца назад +1

      Sweet lady! As a Polish American I wouldn’t make them this way. Like she said you make as you like.

  • @sheriffwi
    @sheriffwi 4 года назад +39

    I love you, Grandma. I have to tell you that each night before I go to sleep I watch one of your videos to calm me down and bring me back to my youth when I spent time in the kitchen with my own Italian Gramdma, Mom and Aunts making all of these wonderful things. God bless and keep you, Grandma.

    • @marisabrunetti
      @marisabrunetti 3 года назад +1

      She reminds me of my Italian nonna Filomena.
      She speaks english like her too.👍👏😘

  • @cherylrain7909
    @cherylrain7909 2 года назад +38

    I love when she sings in Italian while she's cooking! She's a happy cook! So many families don't have time for this anymore! So sad!

    • @ak-488
      @ak-488 2 года назад +2

      Buta wenna she doin duh dishes youa learna to swear ina Italineo

    • @cherylrain7909
      @cherylrain7909 2 года назад +4

      Isn't that sad there's no time for family cooking. But back then only one person worked and they lived humbly. Not like today kids wants more and more, people want more and more. It's a choice I guess

  • @willardroad
    @willardroad Год назад +30

    My new addiction is binge-watching Gramma Gina as she makes wonderful food - and sings! Special shout-out to her son-in-law and everyone who makes these videos possible. I am a show producer, and I know how much effort goes in behind the scenes, so I salute everyone, from Gramma Gina to the youngest helper. THANK YOU. These videos are wonderful.

  • @normasnoddy154
    @normasnoddy154 3 года назад +84

    She takes us back to a better time in life, it's like having your Italian grandmother cook for you it's wonderful and then she sings to you too! ❤️

    • @mariewoods4049
      @mariewoods4049 2 года назад

      Sheishtrat

    • @rondaleistiko1227
      @rondaleistiko1227 4 месяца назад +1

      I've got no Italian blood in me but I love her❤️ made stuffed cabbage rolls today from her video and the family loved it.

  • @81rain
    @81rain 4 года назад +895

    My Nonna has Dementia and I found Nonna Gina recently and now we put her on everyday to watch a few recipes and from sitting depressed my nonna starts smiling and responding to the TV! Talking about the recipes she used to also make! So happy to have found this channel 💜 fans from the UK! 🇬🇧🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @pixiemurphy6138
      @pixiemurphy6138 4 года назад +35

      That's so beautiful...Bless you...xxoo

    • @annaluisa379
      @annaluisa379 4 года назад +48

      I did the same when my father was dying in the hospital. He would get so agitated and I would put nonna Gina on and he would calm down. You’ve touched so many lives Nonna! Thank you and God bless you.

    • @thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767
      @thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767 4 года назад +31

      Her SINGING while she cooked brought such Pure Joy....Good food in a Happy 🏠 Household. Don't get much better than that....

    • @judydelzer3162
      @judydelzer3162 4 года назад +20

      Love and prayers for you all.

    • @joygrantonio1984
      @joygrantonio1984 4 года назад +14

      C Patterson keeping your Grandmom in my prayers 🙏🏼

  • @ehex3
    @ehex3 4 года назад +573

    When she sings I get nostalgic about a time I have never lived myself, how I envy the old times when times were simpler, slower, without technology, where people were happy just to cook and sing together.

    • @sunflowerbaby1853
      @sunflowerbaby1853 4 года назад +9

      Are people happy to cook?
      I find it to be a mandatory, three time a day job. All the chopping, prepping, cooking, serving, storing, washing dishes & putting away dishes is a "torturous" job. Yes, I'm definitely not a happy camper. I do it because a I have to, not choose to. 😒 I takes soooo much time to do & such little time to eat.

    • @bextar6365
      @bextar6365 4 года назад +12

      Sunflower...So go out and eat 3 times a day !

    • @sunflowerbaby1853
      @sunflowerbaby1853 4 года назад +27

      @@bextar6365
      I wish. 🌠 I am a 24 hr a day, 365 days a year sole caregiver to my 82 yr old, bed-bound, Alzheimer's, Italian Mother. I have to prepare 3 healthy meals a day for her, along w/ all the other chores of the day. I'm always tired. I have no help. So to think somebody could be happy cooking to me is laughable in my particular situation. 😅
      I would LOVE to go out & eat. I would LOVE to go out & do "anything". Only people in my situation could understand.
      Watching this lady, reminds me of my mother cooking when she was young & healthy. She loved cooking. She loved it so much she opened a catering buisness. I can cook good, I just don't enjoy it.

    • @Zombie-adventures
      @Zombie-adventures 4 года назад +21

      Sunflower Baby - sorry to hear this. 😔. I wish there was folks to help you...you are so blessed to have her; my Mama is gone now.

    • @Mar-velousMarlenak8
      @Mar-velousMarlenak8 4 года назад +27

      It's strange how emotional it makes me. I just want to give her a huge hug and tell her thank you for being a part of our lives. ♥️

  • @marybethmilby6193
    @marybethmilby6193 2 года назад +57

    It is so wonderful to see Gina's dear face, to listen to her beautiful accent and hear her recount sweet childhood memories. I love her singing too. Tell her how much her fans love her and wish her the best and pray for her. The recipes are the icing on the cake! Thank you for making this contribution to thousands of people's lives. God bless you.

    • @pheonixrose2995
      @pheonixrose2995 3 месяца назад +1

      Such a lovely comment. You made my heart smile, I agree. To bad we don’t all have her in our family to spend time with and hear wonderful stories. She’s precious and priceless ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sharonhenderson1801
    @sharonhenderson1801 3 года назад +112

    You can tell that Mrs. Gina cooks for her family with love. We love you Mrs.Gina!

  • @sallystarr1806
    @sallystarr1806 4 года назад +445

    No fancy equipment, no fancy ingredients...just love, patience, and experience. We love you Gina and hope you will keep showing us how to cook for years to come. You make me miss my Grandma so much. We love you.

    • @soniadavid0110
      @soniadavid0110 4 года назад +4

      Sally Starr ❤️👍🏻

    • @trukomf1nn162
      @trukomf1nn162 4 года назад +2

      Mozzarella is tasteless, highly overrated- I never buy!

    • @debstanton7711
      @debstanton7711 4 года назад +9

      She helps soothe my heartache of missing my gramna who also was the best italian grammie ever! I learned so much from my gramma(s) and now am learning more from this gramma. But even more she is helpibg me to remember some of the little things I forgot. My gramma died almost 20 years ago.

    • @joannatrosettefloral1369
      @joannatrosettefloral1369 4 года назад +5

      So true !!

    • @Janney3791
      @Janney3791 4 года назад +1

      Sally Starr - same here 😪❤️

  • @friendlychicana
    @friendlychicana 4 года назад +62

    I love her ❤
    My favorite part of her videos is when she sings and then tells us a little story of her past.. I love it ❤❤❤
    You are very blessed to have her and thank you for sharing her with us 🤗💋

    • @jollyj273
      @jollyj273 4 года назад +5

      Kristin Denise me too! So sweet! ❤️

    • @deborahsmall8996
      @deborahsmall8996 4 года назад +1

      Kristin Denise I totally agree with your favorite parts of the video. I love it too! 💛💛💛

  • @sandrapetty2609
    @sandrapetty2609 3 года назад +9

    Your cabbage rolls looked wonderful, and so complete with your own canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. Homegrown tomatoes make the dish! I've never made Cabbage Rolls, but Grandma, after watching you, I'm going to make them for the first time. Thank you for the song, the memories of your singing brother and the experience of your years. Love you, Grandma.

  • @dorothydeyev3493
    @dorothydeyev3493 3 года назад +188

    Loved how easy to prepare she made this dish seem! Never saw anyone make stuffed cabbage before, though I've enjoyed it. I will try it now! And when she started singing, she made me cry! How sweet she is! Our hurting world surely does need people with hearts like hers in it. God bless her!

    • @tiachandler5350
      @tiachandler5350 2 года назад +8

      Yes so true I agree 100% with you on this and she is such an amazing lady she reminds me and makes me miss my Nona so so much

    • @chevydude658
      @chevydude658 2 года назад +8

      You are so right. She sure has helped me through some very dark times with her love. Her recipes are really good. The ones I have cooked came out great. But its her love for her family that comes through. Her family is so very blessed to have her.

    • @OneAdam12Adam
      @OneAdam12Adam 2 года назад +4

      I agree. It takes me back to the mutual love between my Italian friends and family in Syracuse, NY

    • @sharinasingh5180
      @sharinasingh5180 2 года назад +7

      Just love this lady she is amazing beautiful and has a warm heart love the singing she cooks with so much love. I am sure anything she cooks would be very delicious. God Bless her heart.

    • @sharpeguns1
      @sharpeguns1 2 года назад +4

      @@tiachandler5350 me also. My Nonna was so special. I cried a tear. Too be be remembered is too live forever with the Lord.❤😇✝️singing was in itself a timer for cooking. Think about all that coosko.❤

  • @mareslsl
    @mareslsl 4 года назад +139

    every time I watch this lady's videos I feel like I'm in my grandma's kitchen I love her

    • @nonenoneonenonenone
      @nonenoneonenonenone 4 года назад +5

      Me too, I am thinking of my grandma who made stuffed cabbage the Litvak way, and I am crying.

    • @elmiguel6725
      @elmiguel6725 4 года назад +3

      Beautiful memories I am sure.... treasure them forever !!!

    • @debbiesmith8083
      @debbiesmith8083 4 года назад +3

      My little Polish grandma & my Kansas farm grandma have been the makers of my best memories. Always in the kitchen using our hands, wooden spoons and cast iron. Watching these videos is like a time machine going back decades when we "made such fun then eat it up". You are a treasure I just spent the entire day. I'm so crabby that hot dogs on the grill are for dinner tonight. But tomorrow.......watch out. xoxo

    • @annageorgiou5850
      @annageorgiou5850 4 года назад +1

      I love grandma gina.love her recipes.the stuffed cabbage rolls were delicious.brava!

    • @patriciastarr872
      @patriciastarr872 2 года назад

      @@debbiesmith8083 my polish grandma and babci never cooked the ground beef, no celery or cheese. That’s the real polish way but she did a good job otherwise

  • @johnakaoldguy3158
    @johnakaoldguy3158 4 года назад +492

    No matter what our nationality is, we all need to have an adorable little Italian grandma to cook for us. 😋🤗

    • @Amanda-qh4dm
      @Amanda-qh4dm 4 года назад +15

      She's adorable !

    • @roseg.4354
      @roseg.4354 4 года назад +12

      I agree..

    • @alysafleisher
      @alysafleisher 4 года назад +12

      This is so different than the Russian/Polish/Slavic recipes I know but she is wonderful to watch and she really reminds me of my dear Grandma too who has been gone for decades and my mom's recipes. I love that deep pan.

    • @helenhollis3984
      @helenhollis3984 3 года назад +10

      Mine died when I was nine. I love this woman. I know she would have liked my grandmother. They both just make sense, and work hard.

    • @annmillar6293
      @annmillar6293 3 года назад +5

      @@roseg.4354 you are good, your family are lucky to have you a blessed Gran.

  • @amandarobinson4447
    @amandarobinson4447 3 года назад +14

    I wish this lady was my Auntie, isn't she BEAUTIFUL!! I watched because I really wanted to learn how to cook Italian Stuffed Cabbage and ended up in tear's when she sang, I LOVE HER, she's AMAZING and What a delicious dish, cant wait to cook this and cant wait to watch more of her recipes

  • @Orpilorp
    @Orpilorp 2 года назад +1

    Jane here. I make bohemian style cabbage rolls and I had no idea they are made in Italy as well, with Italian flavors. They look so delicious; you are such a thorough teacher. Thank you for the video.

  • @sharonarmy9326
    @sharonarmy9326 4 года назад +126

    This is the Italian Grandma we all need to have

  • @lupitaarteritano27
    @lupitaarteritano27 4 года назад +110

    I am 60 years old and have just learned to make stuffed cabbage thanks to you, Ms. Gina. I have never really enjoyed cooking until I watched your videos. Your enthusiasm and joy for cooking is contagious. Hugs dear Ms.Gina.

    • @cyrilhudak4568
      @cyrilhudak4568 3 года назад +2

      Ms Arteritano, with all due respect, you learned how to make stuffed peppers replacing the peppers with cabbage.

    • @miriamgebauer7093
      @miriamgebauer7093 2 года назад +1

      Me too

  • @yunengdahl3675
    @yunengdahl3675 3 года назад +55

    I am touched Grandma shared, not just this recipe, but that she missed her brother. So sweet to share that glimpse of her happy childhood 😊

    • @maryannsilverman1782
      @maryannsilverman1782 2 года назад +4

      I really love you. You remind me of my grandma. She, like you would break into the old country songs. I wish you the best of health so I can keep seeing you. PS..you have a sweet voice. Our family came from Turi Bar .

    • @maryannsilverman1782
      @maryannsilverman1782 2 года назад +2

      Turi, Bari

    • @maryannsilverman1782
      @maryannsilverman1782 2 года назад +1

      😍

    • @annagrande917
      @annagrande917 Год назад

      @@maryannsilverman1782 l

  • @janmarbol2023
    @janmarbol2023 11 месяцев назад +1

    Mama, you made me cry. My grandmother and aunts would always sing just like you when they were cooking or cleaning. In fact, my grandmother would answer questions in a song. You made me remember them so much, I cried. They were always so happy. I miss them dearly. God bless you.

  • @curiouscuriouser2670
    @curiouscuriouser2670 4 года назад +40

    Every time I watch you, I cry. I cry as I remember my nonna, mum and dad. All gone, but you bring them back. Thank you. Ciao

    • @kieronstump
      @kieronstump 3 года назад +1

      So you see God’s blessings still around us The traditions of family they are important The kitchen is the heart of the home I pray for her spirit and yours peace and love won’t be lost just keep cooking

  • @alanchomor701
    @alanchomor701 4 года назад +435

    To all the high schools that discontinued cooking class due to no funding....find an empty class room and put in big screen and let grandma do the rest. we will learn much more than cooking from this sweet grandma.....

    • @thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767
      @thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767 4 года назад +20

      I LOVED the
      "Much More than Cooking"...
      She Radiates Joy
      Comfort
      Compassion
      SINGING while you cook...
      Find Something that you Love to do and Do it well...
      She would be the Perfect Teacher...
      I Loved Home Ec in Jr. High...
      only 1 class but
      STILL Remember Cooking Carrots almost 50 yrs later!

    • @QueLindaLV
      @QueLindaLV 4 года назад +3

      alan chomor what a great idea!!

    • @ytreece
      @ytreece 3 года назад +9

      My son’s high school had home ec and it was required! He graduated in 2013. I wish all schools had it. He learned a lot about balancing a home budget, cooking, and sewing. I still have his pillow he made ❤️

    • @jimbrewster9153
      @jimbrewster9153 3 года назад +4

      Superb idea...

    • @MargaritaMagdalena
      @MargaritaMagdalena 3 года назад +1

      Everyone can learn to cook if they just want to, it's not the school's job. Teachers are overworked enough as it is.

  • @oneitalia2312
    @oneitalia2312 2 года назад +6

    I LOVED IT when you laughed when you first took the foil off! I cried because I felt the love and the happiness inside of you. I will be making these for the Sisters at the Monastery this week - I had to see how the Master Cook does it. I took notes, now I got it! I pray to God I can be as happy as you are. I love you, Gina! ~♡~ THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME. And a HUGE THANK YOU to your son-in-law for bringing you into my life with all his fantastic filming! ~♡~

  • @mmonaco69
    @mmonaco69 3 года назад +17

    I am so glad to have found Gina. She is my mothers age and also looks similar to her. I adore watching Gina because it’s as if I am watching my mom in the kitchen, cooking, telling stories of their youth and laughing. I feel fortunate to have found you and making your delicious food. Stay healthy and keep cooking❤️❤️❤️. God Bless

  • @theladyandsonplus2
    @theladyandsonplus2 4 года назад +178

    I pray all is well with Grandma Gina and I'm sure she is being well cared for in these trying times. Stay safe.

    • @rm5337
      @rm5337 3 года назад

      Why, is she sick? I hope not! She's so sweet, like my mother was! 🙏

    • @patjones831
      @patjones831 3 года назад +1

      I love Grandma Gina ,she reminds me of my beautiful grandma.I feel like I'm at home again many years ago.majes me feel happy,thank you grandma Gina for those memories God Bbless you!!!!

  • @oneitalia2312
    @oneitalia2312 3 года назад +135

    "Ingredients: One Grandma"
    LOLOLOL!!! ♡♡♡ And one loving, generous, intelligent son-in-law who so diligently puts it all together for all to see! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING MY OWN GRANDMA FILOMENA BACK INTO MY LIFE!♡ Who would have believed that in 2020, I could close my eyes and hear my grandma again in the kitchen?! ♡ (and the Italian singing is the ultimate bonus!)
    I LOVE YOU, GINA!!! ♡~♡~♡

    • @laurallama73
      @laurallama73 3 года назад +5

      I loved that...”1 Grandma”. ❤️🤧☺️✨

    • @pamsnider4631
      @pamsnider4631 2 года назад

      P

    • @cm1jasonwilber
      @cm1jasonwilber 2 года назад +6

      While I love her and her cooking, I'm 100% Polish, and all she did was Itailion up a traditional Polish dish with cheese and gravy! But, I still love you and will follow/cook you recipes. As long as they're authentic Italian! Cabbage rolls are 100% Polish!

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 2 года назад +9

      @@cm1jasonwilber I guess that other cultures might possibly stuff and roll cabbage leaves. Or grape leaves.
      Don't suppose that there is only one place in the whole world that stuffs leaves and cooks them 😄😄😄
      (The Chinese have their own recipe for stuffed cabbage leaves. )

    • @paulettelamontagne6992
      @paulettelamontagne6992 Год назад

      She reminds me of my Bucca. My grandmother second husband's he was from Italy everybody called him and his brother chick and a little chick. He was really a tonso. My grandmother married him when I was about 1 so I really loved him and I spent a lot of time with him he was makes this I wonder if she has a polenta recipe. I never did learn to make that he passed away on his 90th birthday in his sleep I miss him God bless everyone

  • @shirleyconley7820
    @shirleyconley7820 3 года назад +39

    I love to watch her!!Gina is a blessing to everyone,and its so nice to see the Blessed Mother on her window sill in the background.Thank you Gina and thanks to your family for helping me learn to cook!

  • @johnpatrick6998
    @johnpatrick6998 Год назад

    I'm Irish and I love your sweet Grandma. She's the Grandma of us all no matter what nationality.

  • @leniecelee2712
    @leniecelee2712 4 года назад +59

    Angels on earth do exist one of there names is Gina GBH ❤️✝️

  • @smhicon
    @smhicon 4 года назад +23

    Hi aloha itsa Lance, I’m so happy to have found Gina. I lost my mom several years ago. Her name was Theresa, Italian from Buffalo 4ft 10 ball of fire. Gina reminds me of my mom and the way she cooked and talked and believe it or not she would sing too. I miss momma Theresa so much and Gina makes it all better.. thank you and I will be cooking these recipes 🙏🏼🙏🏼🌈

  • @daniels4227
    @daniels4227 7 месяцев назад

    This is my favorite lady in the world. I'd give almost anything to just sit and listen to her stories about food and cooking and eating with family

  • @tibbs4000
    @tibbs4000 3 года назад +20

    I love this Grandma. I just started growing my own tomatoes last year and now she makes me feel like I can can my own and make my own sauces. So much better than store bought! Thank you lovely lady! God bless her.

    • @saizaroman7242
      @saizaroman7242 2 года назад +1

      She is such a pleasant Grandma, she's not mine but I learned to love her as mine too!
      Great cook and delicious dishes too!

  • @heleneg525
    @heleneg525 4 года назад +167

    I just love how she uses her every-day kitchen plates, pots and utensils. None of those fancy-schmancy, overly-expensive kitchen items -- and doesn't have super-speed chopping skills -- that the show-offy cooks on the Food Network use. Simple, basic, and where everyone can feel comfortable.

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 4 года назад +3

      Helene Giansante 👍👍🌸🌸🥰🥰

    • @slapjohnson2808
      @slapjohnson2808 4 года назад +3

      My sentiments exactly! Love to listen to her accent.

    • @lottatroublemaker6130
      @lottatroublemaker6130 4 года назад +2

      Actually, that is one of the reasons why I watch her and also all the chefs at Bon Appetit as well❗️👏👍🙌☺️🌞

    • @brusselsprout5851
      @brusselsprout5851 4 года назад +1

      Yes. Just like home! : )

    • @Ortho_1_Christ
      @Ortho_1_Christ 3 года назад +3

      Above all, her accent is sweet!

  • @Eyesofmars2040
    @Eyesofmars2040 4 года назад +244

    She’s adorable. Very comforting during these stressful times.

    • @2nannygoat
      @2nannygoat 4 года назад +12

      Grandma Gina is my bright spot daily now during this corona virus

    • @jesuslovesyou919
      @jesuslovesyou919 4 года назад +8

      Gina u r a great teacher & I love all your recipes & I love your accent too ! love U & thank U

    • @silviamacioshek6018
      @silviamacioshek6018 3 года назад +5

      She reminds me of home.....when I hear Gina speak my spirits just rise...♡

    • @tousisroas778
      @tousisroas778 3 года назад +2

      Gina is wonderful..so is jw.org

    • @kathleen9750
      @kathleen9750 3 года назад +2

      She reminds me of my "straight from the Azores" Portuguese grandmother 👵

  • @letiziagiacobone2787
    @letiziagiacobone2787 Год назад

    Am half Italian and each time I watch her I feel so much blessed I wish I had the previledge to know more.... lovely cooking grandma

  • @cjb8010
    @cjb8010 3 года назад +4

    I love this grand lady’s presence. As a Slovak-descended Yank, with a lifetime of living among snd loving Italians, I love this recipe’s meeting of Slavic Central European cuisine with an Italian infusion of technique and ingredients.

  • @oceanbeliever681
    @oceanbeliever681 4 года назад +167

    How can anyone give Gina a thumbs down???? Luca Brazzi needs to pay them a visit......

    • @chronicstitcher7933
      @chronicstitcher7933 4 года назад +8

      I know! Isn't she just precious??

    • @oceanbeliever681
      @oceanbeliever681 4 года назад +3

      Signor Kent , non ne parliamo piu

    • @ElizaDolittle
      @ElizaDolittle 4 года назад +10

      Luca Brazzi "sleeps with the fishes" - but you're right, how on earth can anyone give this lovely woman a thumbs down!

    • @gloriacargill3164
      @gloriacargill3164 4 года назад +1

      @@SignorKent yes.. very true🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @nf2885
      @nf2885 4 года назад +9

      someone with a mean spirit and ignorance would give a thumbs down.

  • @penniesfordreams3123
    @penniesfordreams3123 4 года назад +34

    Who needs television?
    We can learn a lot from this amazing woman!
    God Bless you and your family.

    • @Janney3791
      @Janney3791 4 года назад +2

      Pennies For Dreams - just realized the other day that RUclips is my TV 🤦😆

    • @stevenhookano3754
      @stevenhookano3754 2 года назад

      I love your family

    • @stevenhookano3754
      @stevenhookano3754 2 года назад

      @@Janney3791 I love you family

  • @beckyp8914
    @beckyp8914 2 года назад +4

    Every dish this Italian women makes looks so delicious! I actually remember her recipes by memory. She is an excellent cook and teacher.

  • @mariannedekock7996
    @mariannedekock7996 7 месяцев назад

    To all grandma Gina children.... appreciate and treasure every moment that grandma Gina is still in your lives. She is the best grandma ever ❤️ I wish grandma Gina was mine. Love always South Africa Mphumalanga 🇿🇦

  • @cayugafeather7772
    @cayugafeather7772 4 года назад +9

    Gramma Gina's in her Cocina, singing and cooking in her own special way, we all love to watch her, and for a while the world's ok.

  • @sweetparalyzer
    @sweetparalyzer 4 года назад +28

    How could anyone give this wonderful lady a thumbs down?
    Thank you for all the excellent recipes Gina!

  • @videogamenutter
    @videogamenutter 2 года назад +1

    Never knew my grandma so now Gina your my honorary grandma.

  • @tonyaduvall49
    @tonyaduvall49 5 месяцев назад

    I must say it's the first stuffed cabbage recipe I have watched where they added cheese! Thanks Grandma love the cooking and singing.

  • @ghada.El.Khoury
    @ghada.El.Khoury 4 года назад +23

    You are such a SWEETHEART 💕💕 my heart melt when I watch you. When you sing and especially when you say "somebody like make, somebody no like no make". Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives. Love you Gina

    • @SparrowStockwell
      @SparrowStockwell 4 года назад +5

      Ghada Khoury I agree! I also like “You like, you put. You no like, you no put.”

    • @dariad4387
      @dariad4387 4 года назад

      @@SparrowStockwell Yes! That's exactly what my Italian grandma used to say :)

  • @michelleglowala2360
    @michelleglowala2360 4 года назад +48

    The way she laughs when they come out of the oven. Priceless.

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 4 года назад +4

      michelle glowala I agree. She sounds like a cute imp. Aww right! 😃

    • @ZallasMusic
      @ZallasMusic 3 года назад +1

      Grandma Gina. It is such a pleasure to watch your videos! I can't wait to try ALL of your recipes. God bless you and keep you safe.❤

    • @NinaBaby210
      @NinaBaby210 3 года назад +1

      You caught that; Right! She knows she created a masterpiece! Love it, love her!🖤🖤🖤

    • @caitlynw.2524
      @caitlynw.2524 3 года назад

      Really enjoy watching your videos grandma Gina your dishes just look great and so delicious and full of love ❤️👍

  • @Marionpm1
    @Marionpm1 2 года назад +1

    Blessings to your nonna too happy she's smiling again.

  • @monikabattistone2048
    @monikabattistone2048 4 месяца назад

    I really love watching Gina in her kitchen. Brings back lots of memories cooking with my late mother-in-law. God Bless Gina and her family for making these videos. ❤

  • @ILurvMarmite
    @ILurvMarmite 4 года назад +55

    Nonna Gina, every time I watch you it's like seeing and listening to my own Sicilian mamma, whom i miss very much. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤️

  • @Caelariel
    @Caelariel 4 года назад +25

    Thank you for doing this today! The world right now needs a bit of happiness and hope. Love you Grandma Gina

  • @natlyfranks6856
    @natlyfranks6856 2 года назад

    How I wish I could have filmed my Mamo cooking in her kitchen, she passed in 1980. My god she could make anything taste heavenly! Please treasure your Nonna's!!!!

  • @nociable
    @nociable 2 года назад

    I have had the privilege of living the tail end of that time, cooking and singing, watching the magic happen without RUclips recipes but from granny’s memory. The feeling of happiness…indescribable…

  • @nancymorales8724
    @nancymorales8724 4 года назад +200

    I made this for dinner yesterday! My son loved it and that means everything to me. I do love to cook and when I ran into the video, not only did I want to make it but I wanted to keep watching because you are just so great.
    While making the recipe, I did panic a bit because I wanted it to be just right for my family, but during the moments of panic, you started to sing! It was perfect timing ever time! It made me relax and smile when you sang. I love it. I love the pace of your videos. I love how you speak of your memories, I love your accent, everything! Thank you so much for your time and generosity with your recipes. I can’t wait to do more!

    • @elmiguel6725
      @elmiguel6725 4 года назад +9

      Your son will treasure the memories and tell his kids which, you will be cooking for also one day. It's these little things that we etch into our mind that make it all worth it. Beautiful family time. 😉

    • @sanstheskeleton1.
      @sanstheskeleton1. 4 года назад +6

      Grandma Gina I enjoyed watching you cookI watched for first time and l am hooked.Makes me miss my grandma..Be safe.You are special lady.

    • @andreabobbette825
      @andreabobbette825 3 года назад +2

      My son loves it too

  • @stephaniestamper3959
    @stephaniestamper3959 4 года назад +72

    I love when she eats her scrumptious food and says "oh its so good" like she is surprised! You are a master chef love your videos!

  • @incognitoriaanonymousita172
    @incognitoriaanonymousita172 2 года назад +1

    Love the Italian singing. Beautiful.

  • @tonit3946
    @tonit3946 2 года назад +1

    Hi my beautiful Grandma Gina I just brought your book. Again thank you from Australia. I have made so many of your recipes. My favourite was your Easter bread it was perfect. My family loved them I made 10 because I’m Greek Orthodox and you recipe was the best I have ever made. The only thing I add was a Greek spice .Thank you my lovely grandma. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @icyfresh_
    @icyfresh_ 4 года назад +61

    When she started singing is when I had to subscribe and like!!!!

  • @geceyisanayazdim2664
    @geceyisanayazdim2664 4 года назад +17

    Grandma makes me feel I am a child and I am in my beloved grandmas kitchen.. Thanks Grandma Gina. Lots of love from down under

  • @lyndawark5356
    @lyndawark5356 2 года назад +7

    I am writing from Ontario, Canada. I love your recipes and have tried a few. They have turned out perfect. She is such a joy to watch and listen to....I wish her good health, and keep on cooking Gina.

  • @cynthiapugh7706
    @cynthiapugh7706 3 года назад +1

    Her singing made me smile 🥰

  • @Mar-velousMarlenak8
    @Mar-velousMarlenak8 4 года назад +38

    Thank you Nona Gina for an AMAZING meal!!!!!!

    • @sunflowerbaby1853
      @sunflowerbaby1853 4 года назад +3

      Thanks for typing it out!

    • @eleftheriakokka8760
      @eleftheriakokka8760 4 года назад +1

      Λο

    • @Mar-velousMarlenak8
      @Mar-velousMarlenak8 4 года назад

      @@sunflowerbaby1853 of course!!

    • @patriciagiles5833
      @patriciagiles5833 4 года назад +1

      Thanks. You're terrific.

    • @Mcquinn65
      @Mcquinn65 4 года назад +2

      Thank you for typing it out. I love Gina, she is the best Chef I have seen, love her food and baking, I try some of her recipes and it's gorgeous. I am from Connemara, Ireland. 💛💛💛

  • @dulceangel191
    @dulceangel191 4 года назад +108

    Gina, this looks delicious!!!
    One day, at the end of your cooking magics, you should show some pictures of your youth in Italy, of your parents, of your wedding day, etc.
    We'd enjoy that so much.

    • @valvenator
      @valvenator 3 года назад +8

      I think they should do that while she's singing!

    • @Susieq1860
      @Susieq1860 3 года назад +8

      Please do, we’d love it! Almost as much as your cooking!

    • @fazilaebrahim4023
      @fazilaebrahim4023 3 года назад +10

      Pl do, I'd love to watch your photos as much as I enjoy to watch your videos

    • @melissaohlrich2418
      @melissaohlrich2418 3 года назад +1

      Yes, please share photos of your youth, family, etc. We feel like we know you from how personable you are in your videos.

  • @willdavin7647
    @willdavin7647 2 года назад

    Who would ever dislike this wonderful woman's videos???🤔😡...... She is a gem❤

  • @ellenpalmer8571
    @ellenpalmer8571 3 года назад +1

    I love how you printed the recipe for us to follow. Best of all is the singing!! I do not need to know the language to love it, but I wish I did know the language. I also love the stories.

  • @celestesolomon8815
    @celestesolomon8815 4 года назад +9

    Grand ma I love how you say olive oil, and it go like this. I find myself saying it go like this. I love you Grandma. God bless

    • @SparrowStockwell
      @SparrowStockwell 4 года назад

      Celeste Solomon I like that you find yourself saying Gina’s words! Cute!

  • @janine6348
    @janine6348 3 года назад +21

    Gina, you remind me so much of my Nonna Luigia from the Veneto. Sadly she passed away when I was just 13, (over 50 years ago) but I have so many wonderful memories of her - mostly in her her garden where she and my Nonno grew all of their own produce, and of course of the delicious meals she prepared for us and served at her giant dining room table.
    The way you speak reminds me so much of her, too. Sometimes we didn't use the same language but we always understood each other.
    She did not sing as you do - which I love so much - but she loved to hear our other family members sing Italian songs around the table.
    Whenever I watch your videos I smile at your warm greeting and enjoy listening to your stories. I always learn from you - I also love to cook and you have much knowledge and experience to share. I am hoping someday to be able to do make all of wonderful traditional meals you make.
    I wish you good health, a long life and always a song in your heart. Big warm hugs from Bianca :)

  • @roseannamarotta5864
    @roseannamarotta5864 4 месяца назад

    What a great way to show love by cooking such great recipes. We all want an Italian Nona like Gina.. I believe we all are in favor we all want to adopted you as our Nona... Watching these videos make me hungry at night.. Love you Gina.

  • @mah0mes15
    @mah0mes15 Год назад +1

    My heart is about to explode, what a doll.

  • @dianehellman3319
    @dianehellman3319 4 года назад +5

    Oh how I miss my Grandma. I feel like I'm watching her all over again. She spoke and acted just like Gina. My Grandma could cook up storm.

  • @marymarth7298
    @marymarth7298 4 года назад +23

    Grandma Gina, You could feed the world with your skill and love. May God keep you and your family safe during and after the corona virus is long gone.

  • @marymanfredi3994
    @marymanfredi3994 2 года назад +7

    She brought back so many memories of cooking with my own Italian grandmother, love it!!!!

  • @loved012one
    @loved012one 2 года назад

    Nonna Gina remind me of home. I am not Italian, but I grew up around Italians. I couldn't stop smiling throughout the entire video. Grazie mille for sharing!!!

  • @shokid95
    @shokid95 4 года назад +20

    I love how she talks with that Italian accent she is one amazing person

    • @anariley2981
      @anariley2981 4 года назад

      Lovely lady. Somebody knows if you can put the leftover in the freeze?

  • @agie3096
    @agie3096 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much Gina. You are so kind for sharing your recipes online. Bless your heart for being so lovely and admireable.

  • @catblue7065
    @catblue7065 2 года назад

    She brings me so much joy. Reminds me of my glorious youth.

  • @Bitcoin787
    @Bitcoin787 10 месяцев назад +1

    I wish she was my grandmother... ❤️🙏🙌✌️

  • @mommybakes
    @mommybakes 4 года назад +31

    Looks amazing! She is the cutest grandma ever, and she makes my heart smile! 🥰❤️

  • @MalinaMalinelli
    @MalinaMalinelli 4 года назад +20

    My dear “italian grandma”, It is my favourite dish, I prepare it differently, but I am absolutely sure yours will be delicious. I will try it your way. But the main purpose of my commentary is to tell you that I love you! You are wonderful! Bellissima!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Stay healthy, live long and make your family and all us ( your fans) happy!!! 😘😘😘😘😘

  • @sadiemeazell7388
    @sadiemeazell7388 2 года назад

    I am so proud to see her recipes. So many women in the Italian community I was raised in would not share outside their family- each had their specialty they only taught the daughters and nieces.so many wonderful recipes lost.

  • @katerilevasseur8119
    @katerilevasseur8119 Год назад

    💚🤍❤️ May this Beautiful Lady Live FOREVER...

  • @BlindLemonFishStix
    @BlindLemonFishStix 4 года назад +13

    "You follow me what I'm a gonna do" Reminds me of my childhood. Waste absolutely nothing and the food is fantastic because it was made with love

  • @VegeterianKetoRocks
    @VegeterianKetoRocks 4 года назад +299

    Main ingredient is your "love" grandma.

  • @juliestannard5538
    @juliestannard5538 2 года назад +18

    Just made this dish and it was absolutely delicious. My attempts at any Italian recipes in the past but this one I was so proud of. Simple wholesome ingredients and easy to follow instructions.

  • @ranima9547
    @ranima9547 3 года назад

    Great real grand mother with her heirlooms of cooking tips makes us feel her as her presence live with us. The tips are so simple and must to get the real aroma and texture and taste. Good teacher never keeps her experience and knowledge with in herself. Hatsoff to her simplicity. God bless her with good health.

  • @emjones7698
    @emjones7698 3 года назад +14

    I come from an east coast Italian family most of whom are not here anymore. Watching Nonna Gina is like going home again for me. I just love watching her cook, sing and pray. What a beautiful lady! You bring comfort to so many of us. God Bless You and Your Family.

  • @MarthaGonzalez-jm3vn
    @MarthaGonzalez-jm3vn 3 года назад +19

    When I watch Gina I feel like i'm in the kitchen with a very good friend. Thank you Gina and God bless you and your family.

  • @skontheroad
    @skontheroad 2 года назад +1

    Best part, for those of us whose grandmothers were either from the Depression Era or the War-time Era (for those of us of a certain age--it was one or the other!).... NOTHING gets wasted! Add some water to the jar and pour it into the pot! Still makes me feel good when I do that and I am not being wasteful!

  • @Derek-uh1wn
    @Derek-uh1wn Год назад

    God Bless Grandma Gina I wish I knew my grandma she passed away when I was two, Thank You for your Wisdom & Sharing your Recipes.

  • @apseale
    @apseale 4 года назад +12

    Ms. Gina- we just love watching you cook. I feel like I’m part of your family. Thank you for making these videos and sharing your recipes. We wish you good health and continued videos! With love from northeast TN!

  • @luvsjudy
    @luvsjudy 4 года назад +65

    Will Be In New York City Thursday...Will Light Candle For You Gina At Saint Patrick’s Cathedral♥️

    • @loriholman6125
      @loriholman6125 4 года назад +6

      💕SWEET💕

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 4 года назад +1

      james kissam ..love St Patrick’s Cathedral. Was there in 2000. Cheers from Australia.❤️🥰

    • @flarica64
      @flarica64 4 года назад

      Wow....that's a great idea!

  • @anahidmovsesian7788
    @anahidmovsesian7788 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are right... All gone... But we have a good memories 😢
    I'll try to make your way this time, because I do this cabbage stuffed in different way... No cheese, rice I don't cook.... And don't fry the meat.... Everything with lots of herbs... Goes in a cabbage and I cook...
    I enjoying watching you mam and I'm learning new things from you. 😊
    Thank you.

  • @marcemartin9531
    @marcemartin9531 2 года назад +3

    I'm so happy when she starts cooking. It feels like I'm in the kitchen wit her. I love her, my Grandma

  • @quiksilver7177
    @quiksilver7177 4 года назад +4

    You are so lucky, your grandmother still alive, btw this is my favorite, my grandma was German, how ever everything is perfect... ❤❤❤

  • @meganrider8599
    @meganrider8599 4 года назад +46

    I'm so thankful for your recpies my husband is Italian and far from home so I love having these recpies to give him a taste of home :)

  • @traveler8
    @traveler8 Год назад

    I enjoyed watching this. Most important ingredient: A joyful and lively grandma. she rocks!

  • @bridgettejohnson9413
    @bridgettejohnson9413 2 года назад

    Love love! Reminds me of my Greek Grandma singing in the kitchen. She would cry at times, thinking about the old country, she would say. Thank you for your lovely spirit, God Bless you!