103 year old Irma makes tagliatelle, our oldest grandmother! | Pasta Grannies

[@davidhynd4435]

I was a registered nurse and worked primarily in aged care. Irma is 100% spot on. You have to keep moving. Not only the secret to better health in old age, but also to living long enough to enter old age. Walking is, by far, the best form of easily accessed exercise for this (swimming is possibly better because it uses more muscle groups, but not everyone has access to swimming). Good on you, Irma. You're an inspiration!

[@EricaNernie]

So right. I, too, am a retired RN and worked in aged care. The body is meant to move, and as you get older, you need to move more. Plus some interests and a garden. Loving family also helps. Go Irma! Gorgeous house BTW.

[@pastagrannies]

Hello David and Erica, thank you for your work - and I so agree with you. The women we film always have family and half the village/neighbourhood involved in their lives and exercise is built into their routine: walking to the shops, up the stairs (usually 3 flights). There are no conveniences and that includes food. best wishes, Vicky

[@PlantNative]

I better get moving!

[@IMeMineWho]

I disagree..I say dancing! I hope this charming lady lives more productive years!❤

[@dhurley8522]

Use it or loose it 👏🏻🇮🇹

[@kathleenhensley5951]

She gives me hope for myself. 71. a widow. Living in Rural Washington state... that is the mistake I have been making ... too much sitting and not enough moving. I'm going to discipline myself more. Bravo Irma!! Just keep the legs moving. I can live on ... just got to move more. Thanks Irma! You cheered me up! Promised my husband I would not die of grief.

[@pastagrannies]

Hello Kathleen, please don't die of grief and definitely get moving. The majority of the women we film are widows, and besides keeping active, they remain social (as important as walking I reckon, and social media doesn't count 😀) and they have purpose, which is sometimes chickens/pets, their church, their veggie plots or gardens, cooking with other ladies for food festivals, whatever galvanises them. 🌺🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@alexschwarz4749]

Hello Kathleen, Hope you're still going strong. The world appreciates you 💚

[@holly52ful]

Ok get going and swim!! Best exercise and red light therapy will give you energy and youth 😊happy thanksgiving. Yes growing older is difficult, but keep reading , put God first, love people! Read This and see how to keep your heart pure : Rom 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Rom 12:10 In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another; Rom 12:11 in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rom 12:12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer; Rom 12:13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. Rom 12:14 Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rom 12:15 Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. Rom 12:17 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. Rom 12:19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord. Rom 12:20 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. If read down this far, yes it’s the most chalk passage of scripture that we don’t practice much. Why, well it’s challenging us to be perfect but we’re flawed and yet this is our goal. Oh sorry for writing too much! 😊

[@ScottALanter]

She is the youngest looking 103 year old woman I have ever seen. What a pleasure to watch her in this video. I would love to hear some of the many, many stories that she could tell about her adventures in life. God bless her.

[@ritaamor283]

There is a video, here on KZbin, made Julia Warr, called “My friend Maya”, although Maya was in her 90s not her 100s when the video was made, it has a similar tone of the beauty of life, I think you would enjoy it as I did.

[@donaldist7321]

especially the hands look very young!

[@scottamori3188]

Irma is a treasure. To think that she is so engaged and active at 103 years of age. It is mind boggling. She is walking history and the pasta looks divine. May she and her family continue to be blessed. Thank you for another joyous episode!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Scott, we loved spending the morning with Irma and Oreste, and hope she will want to be filmed again. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@donaldist7321]

the pasta dough looks incredible: smooth, thin, yellow. Just amazing. Not so sure about the sauce.

[@atheinasophiajade1044]

The same rollin pin for 90yrs,. A nationl treasure,.

[@northshoremoana]

She looks amazing and moves as if decades younger.

[@IMeMineWho]

And no shaking hands using the knife! An inspiration!

[@TheSocratesofAthens]

Use it or lose it!

[@bellebeauty67]

Irma is radiant!!! Beautiful skin, sparkling eyes, loving smile….BEAUTIFUL 🎉

[@Mapleleaf587]

I’m waiting for another episode next year on this lovely lady, when she’s 104 years old!

[@TyinAlaska]

I LOVE that she let's the pasta dry a bit before cutting. Most people add a ton of flour and cut right away. This causes a slimy, gummy exterior that's unappetizing. I'm impressed with everything that is Irma.

[@anaalves3658]

That is an excellent observation, I will remember that next time I make fresh pasta 🍝😊

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@anaalves3658 As it’s an ‘observation’ that has not come from Italy, I would treat it it extreme caution.

[@erinues7._-]

93 years of experience

[@bellenesatan]

​@@elaineblackhurst1509Oh no. Treat it with extreme caution or the pasta might explode in your face. Or be a normal person and just try a different technique and see if you like the results.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@bellenesatan ‘ Most people…This causes a slimy, gummy exterior that’s unappetising’. I’ve eaten good pasta in Italy every year for over 50 years and never had the horror you’re describing; where are these ‘Most people’ you’re referring to because none exist in Italy ? Incidentally, to set yourself up as someone who’s in a position to state loftily that they are ‘…impressed with everything that is Irma’ - in other words an experienced Italian cuoca - comes over as patronising and arrogant.

[@joyeetaghosh2209]

The landscape is so beautiful

[@SouthFLppg]

103? OMG. I miss my grandma. Good health to this beautiful lady.

[@lgrillo]

I am truly flabbergasted by this woman! She is absolutely beautiful, with a radiant smile. How lucky the world is to have had her for 103 years. Thank you so much for continuing to find these precious women!

[@supahfly_uk]

She's more than a century old and she still has a wonderful smile.

[@calistafalcontail]

Her brain wasnt fried by modern feminism.

[@merricc6911]

What strikes me is Irma’s contented disposition and the pleasure she appears to take in simple things like feeding her chickens. It must be part of her recipe for longevity. Auguri e complimenti, Signora Irma!

[@diananoonen2262]

She has an Easter egg hunt every day! That area of Italy is beautiful!

[@freudvibes10]

Her proud smile when she shows her big "sfoglia"❤! Irma is a living legend. I felt very overwhelmed while watching this video, started crying from the pure emotions and wiped out my tears, because nobody at home would understand why i was crying while watching a video about tagliatelle. But it is actually much more than that. It is a hymn of life.

[@annaandfreddyoakley8011]

So true! I felt the same way and cried as well.

[@ritaamor283]

I believe you’ll enjoy a tiny video called “My friend Maya” by Julia Warr here on KZbin. ❤ Maya was a dancer and very bright and light in her 90s. ❤

[@jessicafuqua7298]

I can’t even imagine how amazing that pasta must taste with fresh eggs and flour! Probably nothing like what we get in a box in the store. I love watching these grannies, thank you for these videos!

[@goodgirl377]

you can try it yourself anytime, it s not so complicated!

[@nalublackwater9729]

Freshly made pasta can beat anything you buy at the store. Try to make it someday, even if your first try is not perfect, it will still be delicious!

[@inshallamiami]

@@nalublackwater9729 not true. I’ve made pasta at home many times…if my eggs aren’t fresh, or if you use old, all purpose flour, the pasta is just meh.

[@nalublackwater9729]

@@inshallamiami Eh... using fresh/adequate ingredients is a given with every single recipe. You can't expect to have a good result if you use expired or low quality stuff, smh.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Who has a flour-mill truck passing by? @@nalublackwater9729

[@frankvanga310]

103 anni ma sorride più di un ragazzino di 12 anni di oggi. Bell'anima! ❤ Impara il più possibile da lei,sopratutto nel modo di vedere la vita,perchè è un opportunità rara avere accanto un secolo di storia e ancora così lucida. Dio la benedica

[@roberthennel]

That happy proud look in her eyes in the end when everyone enjoys the meal is priceless, she has been making people happy with her her cooking longer than many empires have lasted, true treasure of a woman

[@vincentformisano1785]

1:40 I love the sign. “Flour for you… Bread for them”

[@RensvanDam-96]

103 years and still such happiness and life in her! my own grandmother could learn a thing or two from her!

[@footyfan101ful]

My grandma is 93 in three weeks and constantly complains about her health. I think she needs to hear a thing for 2 from Irma too.

[@adelw4474]

I hope you're being sarcastic

[@Mariol225]

I´ve just wanted to write something similar... It´s interesting how some people choose to be happy about almost every single small thing (look at Irma´s face while she feeds her chickens) and some people are unhappy about everything (my grandmother for example).

[@Mochi-sn3ud]

Happiness comes from looking on the bright side of life and not the negatives:)

[@theresamay9481]

Incredible!! thank you for this video. free range chickens laying eggs everywhere ... traveling trucks that grind flour for you ... a 103 grandmother still walking around, looking great and carrying a huge tray of pasta? Love this!!! Plus pasta looks truly delish.

[@acacia0104]

Sounds idyllic to me.

[@curtishawkins4188]

So this dear lady has been making pasta for 93 years! Incredible ❤

[@its_frida]

Wow, her eyes are so smiling and young.

[@TheKfler]

All grandmas deserves a ❤ from me

[@XSD.1.]

I would love to be there and help feed the lovely chicken. She is 😍 amazing, and her smile so beautiful! Her mind is clear and serene like the sky

[@charlottewood4933]

The look of love on Irma’s face when she look through the photo album is so beautiful

[@SocialBurrito3]

My great grannie was nearly 102 when we lost her, she lived on her own until she was until she fell right before her 100th birthday and broke a hip. She stayed busy for 100 years, that's the trick to living so long.

[@myhappynest6125]

She has beautiful skin. God bless her. 😍

[@Amy-bs1qp]

103 and still beautiful

[@Serendipity1977]

Che dolcezza la signora Irma! E che bravura, le sue tagliatelle hanno un aspetto davvero fantastico! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hghuk8235]

wow irma im so impressed, this energy with 103 years!!

[@jennyreed2597]

This is our favourite programme. We live 6 months in Ostra Vetere and just adore the Italian way of life. These iconic old ladies are very special and will not be replaced. This programme is recording a dying breed thank God. Please those of us that love cooking and tradition let us learn from these fantastic grannies and bring sense to this crazy world xx

[@nessuno1948]

Signora Vicky, lei dovrebbe essere nominata tra le persone meritevoli della Repubblica Italiana. Spartaco Giacometti, Monfalcone.

[@jonesbub1]

Irma’s finished sfoglia looked so light and delicate I could feel my mouth watering just looking at it!!! She is so beautiful and her smile could light up a room!! I hope she is with us next year so we an see her smile again! 🤗♥️🍝

[@aris1956]

Not only are the Tagliatelle delicious, but Irma is also a beautiful Nonna ! ❤️

[@juiceloose100]

How is this woman 103 and more active than most people decades younger?! Mindblowing to me, I guess that freshly milled flour keeps you going!

[@Jessejrt1]

Amazing lady! I hope she lives another 10 years in great health, taking walks and making delicious pasta! Bravissima !

[@sabinenoll5947]

What an enchanting beautiful woman. And her home, her son are lovely too.

[@speranza8494]

I am in tears watching this beautiful woman....may she be blessed with many more healthy years. A true inspiration!

[@pliny8308]

She's so beautiful, and so are her son and grandson. I also love her house with it's vibrant color and all the artwork on the walls. Who's the artist? Most of all I love the kindness and sweetness in her eyes and the Emilian accent which so reminds me of my father's family, also from the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, but in the valleys south of Parma, not Modena. Some of the best, if not the best, food in Italy in Modena, imo.

[@martinaj.9266]

I really love this old, handmade recipes. Only natural ingredients, food made with patience and love. And it tastes so much better than everything you can buy in a supermarket. I started making pasta from scratch some time ago and I love it. Irma is fantastic.

[@lntersteIIa5555]

brava👏🏻

[@urianlaferriere]

i need a trip to italy for a week and just stay with a pasta grannie to teach me the ways for a week... this is just beautiful.

[@philabowl-wn5pi]

Her lovely smile says "I love live" ... amazing woman! ❤

[@earlenem5745]

Still getting around how wonderful that is God bless her heart ❤️

[@loujohnson1664]

I f you try making pasta with a matarelo you will come to realize how elastic the dough is and how physical it is to keep stretching the dough until it is thin enough to make into tagliatelle. Most people a quarter of Irma's age would find this very hard work. It is an amazing craft, and one that always looks effortless by these amazing women. The story of real cooking is done by woman like this. Unfortunately it is the male chefs of the world who get all the attention for their "prowess". Most male chefs wouldn't know where to begin to roll out pasta like these amazing woman do. Thank you for archiving this amazing knowledge and reminding us the importance of woman in our lives. My grandmother was a professional cook and as her grandson I learned the real meaning of making food. I am a liberated human because of her, in that I can cook for myself and others in the most meaningful way.

[@jmc8076]

Only at start and loving her and her house. Maybe spirit is what makes her’s and other pasta granny’s food special. 😘 We haven’t done well by our elders in Canada and other countries.

[@deepthirosejoseph8419]

Her smile ..wow..so beautiful..so good..her face shows her heart and soul

[@louiswrede4177]

Programma molto bello. Bello vedere tutte queste donne anziane. Mille grazie. Louis/Luigi Dalla Svezia😀😀🇸🇪🇮🇹

[@Dreamtime-Walker]

She Deserves 103 Hearts! ❤

[@gipsi2001]

Irma is a beautiful treasure. The pictures of her are gorgeous. I feel very lucky to see a tiny slice if her life. The pasta looks gorgeous and I will make it for dinner soon❤

[@blipblip88]

She's wonderful! Active, positive, exercises, has a little wine, makes fantastic food to feed the family. Who could ask for more?! Thanks for your wonderful video!

[@JoeTrd]

❤❤ It reminds of my nonna when she used to make ravioli and tagliatelle on a sunday morning when we all used to go there for lunch.. amazing memories ❤ now that i don't live in Italy anymore i really miss those days..

[@Serenità-g3q]

La signora Irma è una regina! Dalla sua passeggiata fino ai suoi movimenti nel preparare le tagliatelle. Straordinario volto e sorriso! Bravissima

[@mikeneidlinger8857]

Irma is inspirational! One of the best parts of Friday is Pasta Grannies.

[@russellrobinson505]

I just love Irma! She's a total doll!😊 This is a great one Vick!😊❤

[@peterknaust7424]

I’m constantly reminded that it’s about the pasta not the sauce. Here you never see the noodles drenched in sauce masking the nuttiness of the wheat and the richness of the egg yolks….splendid Vicky as usual!

[@idek7438]

A lot of Italians don't like "oversauced" pasta and find it nauseating

[@pastagrannies]

That's very true Peter, let the pasta shine! Also it's a great way of making precious ingredients go further. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@Darscm]

Irma is amazing. The strength she has. This is one of the best Pasta Grannies ever. Irma’s a real pasta grannie. 103 a miracle.

[@silvyrosenbeck9944]

Ganz tolles Video👍👍👍‼️‼️‼️Danke‼️‼️‼️🙋‍♀️🇩🇪

[@corneliussmiff2773]

She seems to joyous and full of life. I love her constant smiling and the glint in her eye.

[@EmmeChatterton]

Incredible woman, and the sparkle of humor and mischief in her eyes! She looks beautiful and so youthful, I must follow her advice to walk everyday and stay active, it seems to be the true secret of youth!

[@silvialakatos]

This old lady is my new idol.

[@lisacraze1]

She is so strong and beautiful! And the pasta looks delicious!

[@penbunk]

cant hold back tears watching this precious video. Irma remind me my own nonna so much, she left us in 2013 but even two weeks before she went, she was going around, cleaning, sweeping and cooking until that damn illness took her away...long live to all the nonnas of the world!

[@cynthiapost147]

Watching this with all that's going on in the US literally it feels like a movie- it's so beautiful and simple yet elegant in this amazing way. A rural life but elegant. And family. I am transported by this channel! Thank you

[@anetabukowski2726]

Her skin 🤯 she’s gorgeous! The joy she derives from simple things 😍

[@Joshie2707]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is so heartwarming!

[@donna7338]

What an inspiration for us younger senior citizens to keep moving. Prayers that Irma has plenty more productive years with more delicious recipes.

[@amymcginty6634]

Irma looks absolutely fabulous! She’s very lucid & so sweet! My Italian mother was 102 when she went to Heaven. She was also very clear minded & was active until the end. She loved to make & cook pasta & it was so delicious! Irma’s tagliatelle has my mouth watering & I truly appreciate her doing this video. She’s very special & lovable. God Bless Irma, her son & all of her family! Salute! 😘🙏🥰

[@jenngraham2012]

She seems like an incredibly sweet lady.

[@lntersteIIa5555]

Bravissima Irma, sei una forza della natura, ora però mi è venuta fame🤤

[@jokanaan2486]

She looks really strong for her age, especially her hands while kneading. Wish her all the best and the food looks delicious.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

She is lucky not to have arthritis.

[@joanneborelli7586]

God Bless this Beautiful woman🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻 She had a hard life but still kept going & being stronger & stronger every day,a true inspiration to soooo many❤️🇮🇹🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I can’t wait to make her pasta, it looks amazing!!!!! May God Bless You Always, you are an Amazing Strong Italian Woman❤️❤️❤️ & soooo Loving & Kind ✝️🇮🇹

[@GustawJaworski]

Irma and her lovely smile. Such a good granny vibe. Simple dish but look and probably taste delicious.

[@fugithegreat]

This channel is like a warm hug! It makes me miss my own departed grandparents, but grateful for what they taught me too.

[@AnnieStroh]

Her smile is infectious! What a wonderful woman. The pasta looks absolutely incredible!

[@JohnChapman7]

Usually I ask for additional tasting notes from the recipe. This time I want to see the rest of her photo album! What a treasure!

[@user-eq1hc7ny5c]

Best regards from Hong Kong, wishing you a very long life Mama Irma!

[@sharendonnelly7770]

A big hug to Irma, she is such an inspiration... and the tagliatelle looked amazing!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Almost as amazing as her grandson!

[@axion8788]

Truth, beauty, life! The single best 'cooking' channel on Earth. Grazie.

[@pastagrannies]

Double thank you hearts from me! I am so pleased you think Pasta Grannies is the best. 💕 best wishes, Vicky

[@airgunfun4248]

What is sfoglia? Great video not just for the cooking. What a blessing to do this work and meet and eat with these people. Now I am blessed to find your channel. Thank you

[@adamh1228]

what an amazing channel! such a great way to preserve these lovely grannies knowledge and legacy

[@mika200]

Ja... unglaublich..eine frische Oma...frische Frau Irma..und selbständig wanderung mit Haus sorgen..und sehr klar mental und sehr aktiv...unglaublich...als Krankenschwester in Altenheim...was kann ich sagen ?Viel Kraft und bleiben sie gesund!.Ich sehe schon auch andere alte Damen mit! Ich bin in Rumänien geboren in meine Heimat sehe schon so viele alte Omas alleine geblieben mit viele Bedürfnisse und Haus sorgen... Respekt von Schwarzwald Deutschland.

[@TheCoyote808]

Irma reminds me of my own grandmother. Always trying to be active. And especially with home cooking meals as much as possible. She would typically go out for a morning walk to check on the neighbors, make conversation, and soon a half a dozen elderly ladies and gentlemen would be laughing up a storm as they slowly walked around the neighborhood.

[@pastagrannies]

That's a great memory, thank you for sharing it. best wishes, Vicky

[@kokonana4086]

I know no Italian but a little bit of French. I believe Irma says "Allez allez" or something. So good to hear an elderly says something like that to the younger ones. Such an active grandma.

[@MatteoBiagiotti]

I am italian and to me Irma just said "Alè alè" which is a way to express joy or excitement, people often say that in football stadiums during choruses but it doesn't have any meaning in italian, you made me realize it probably is just "allez allez" italianized 😅

[@shiriweissovadia4839]

She is an amazing woman ❤

[@christinabroadhead3810]

Many blessings to Irma and her family and community. I admire her style. Vicki, I'm in tears with this one and it may be my favourite. I made this kind of pasta for years when we lived on homestead in the 70's and 80's. Thank you to All.

[@terryl.9302]

Grew up around many Italians so reminds me of Home. Pasta so easy to make. Ppl don't realize. Enjoyed it very much. 🍒

[@maxtravers1314]

I love Irma… bless her, may she live many more happy and active years!

[@Pattigdavis1]

When you said “the spoja is ready” I could feel my grammy and nanny (grand and great-grand mothers).They would always greet us with Green Spoja after our drive from Alabama to their home on Cape Cod. I have never heard that word outside their home in videos and I was sooo happy to finally hear it again!

[@sbor2020]

Wonderful episode. Health and happiness Irma!

[@42218102742]

What an amazing woman. Her story is so inspiring. Having to take care of her family at 10 years old 🥺 she looks so happy and full of life despite what sounds like a difficult childhood. I would give anything to sit down and listen to her stories and wisdom. ❤

[@souadghazal2533]

Need to use the legs, arms, hands and constantly keep moving to be able to do anything at old age! That's one mill to die for !!! Absolutely beautiful. And those eggs with the bright yolks to give that wonderful color to the pasta....

[@dannydangelo762]

Yet another fantastic video from Pasta Grannies.

[@gillie-monger3394]

Now that's a pasta granny! Looks great for 103 years young. That tagliatelle and the sauce is delicious.

[@prisfb]

I used to work in a nursing home. I did notice those who stayed active tend to live longer. Our oldest resident was 108. It was incredible and such a privilege to ever knew those centenarians. I learned so much from those people. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful grandma’s story to the world!

[@scotto9591]

THAT is due to quality of Life God bless

[@Светлана-ы4ч5п]

Amazing! Long years and greetings from the Crimea!

[@scottsytong]

greetings from malaysia. truly look forward to another video from irma next year!

[@pastagrannies]

So do we 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@gizmo7877]

GOD BLESS THAT GRANNIE! She comes from good stock. How she can walk a kilometer every day, lift that big board and make pasta from scratch is beyond me and puts me to shame at 77. It must be the lifestyle out in the hills of Italy. 103! AMAZING!