Italian Grandma Makes Cavatelli (Cicatelli)

CAVATELLI (Cicatelli):
4 extra large Eggs
1 cup tepid Water (240ml)
2 tsp Salt (12g)
4 cups All Purpose Unbleached Flour (480g)
plus 2 cups bench flour as needed (240g)
1 cup Semolina Flour (120g)
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Add your favorite sauce and enjoy!
*Fresh Cavatelli can be frozen for up to one month
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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!

[@cherylsyoutubies]

Gina, you do not have a lazy bone in your body. You are so full of love and joy that comes right through the screen. It never fails to bring happy tears to my eyes. You are a gift to your biological family, and to all of us who have come to know you through the beautiful videos that you have shared with us.

[@ginamac9112]

Cheryl Lehrman so well said. I feel exactly the same.

[@dragonflysteampunk4266]

@@ginamac9112 Ditto! I love that sweet Nonna.

[@eternaltreasures5340]

Exactly! I watch more for her and her spirit, the food is just a bonus. I pray the good Lord keeps and protects her all the days of her life.

[@Torbis101]

I feel exactly the same.

[@MrsTerrebonne]

Brilliantly said! 👌❤

[@georgematthiessen2335]

Gina, my wife and I made some tonight and this was my first time making pasta...I have NEVER in my life had pasta that good!!!!!! We also made homemade sauce to go on it. Thank you Gina for inspiring me to try something new. Now I'm looking at getting a pasta maker. Please don't change who you are at all because we LOVE YOU!!!!!!

[@sherrysoong94]

"I no make a too much, just to show you...." 0:35 (Makes enough to feed 100 people) Love Nona Gina!

[@ItalianFoodBoss]

Sherry Soong Children, grandchildren, uncles, aunties and a couple of neighbours 🤣🤣🤣 TRUE ITALIAN STYLE! 💪🇮🇹

[@nomadfae]

@lima leaf frog Right?!

[@cjay2]

As soon as she said that, I thought "never"! Twenty-three video minutes later, the entire board is covered with cavatelli !

[@bernadettecarrero6883]

I love her!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@CharliesMom1956]

😂😂😂

[@martha9292]

I have watched many many KZbin videos over the years learning how to cook new things or improve. Hands down, Gina is my VERY FAVORITE. She is fantastic with her skills and knowledge. Her recipes are incredible and loved by all who eat anything she shows me. I just love and adore her. She is precious, wonderful and so full of love and wonder! Now my kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends love her too! Her songs, stories and blessings are just priceless. I LOVE HER!!!!

[@bunnyg2373]

This woman is a blessing to the world

[@carolanngarcia9799]

Yes she sure is. That Cavatelli looks so delishes..

[@GrandmasterUV]

I agree

[@bunnyg2373]

@@livmarlin4259 are you serious?????

[@bunnyg2373]

@@livmarlin4259 how do you know this??

[@bunnyg2373]

@@BuonAPetitti im just glad you good :) thank you

[@christopherratchford153]

My favorite part is always when she says she is making a small batch just for purposes of demonstration and then proceeds to make enough to feed an army. I’d love to see her definition of a large batch. She’s awesome.

[@deliarealtor]

Christopher Ratchford that must be an Italian trait, my husband is always worried there won’t be enough and so makes too much. LOL.

[@KameraShy]

"Small batch" just translates differently from Italian.

[@isabelserrano6018]

Watch her vídeo on preserving tomatoes, that is certainly a huge amount. Being portuguese I know a lot about huge amounts at any given time at meal time.

[@chaneltyler]

Lol there is only 2 of us in my house so I go feed my neighbors and mail man😳

[@birgitscriba307]

Cedra Weaver yes make my neighborhood happy with my nodules and cookies 😍

[@mariacasella979]

When I get notification,the music starts,I see Bella Nona Gina it brings me soo much 💖I know we will all get wonderful stories of her childhood,beautiful songs,brings back all my very past,I hold dear in my heart,those days have been gone but our memories are what we have...since I found this channel from the beginning I'm so glad I did..Thank you to your family for sharing you with us...so much love,respect,appreciation for all you do for us all..🙏❤️

[@ItalianFoodBoss]

Maria Casella Great surprise!! ❤️

[@cayugafeather7772]

Maria Casella Ditto!🙌

[@dennyc1205]

Love it when she sings songs from the old country as she cooks...like grandmothers all over the world! You go Gina.

[@iggs10]

I ate Cavatelli on my first date with my now, husband. We will celebrate 25 years in April. I still love both.

[@loriholman6125]

🎉Congratulations 🎊 & many more years to come❣

[@iggs10]

Lori Holman thank you! 😀

[@carolweaver3269]

Congratulations, to you and your husband on your 25th Anniversary! Bless you, both. What a wonderful memory is to remember what you had on your "fist date." that tells one this is a very special meal! Grandma doe a fantastic job teaching how to make Cavatelli, and this will hopefully make many more memories for people.

[@salliannebrown8129]

Love when Gina talks about her history with the food. "When I was a little girl..." Love Nonna Gina!

[@susanb4816]

i have ptsd and sometimes my depression turns my thoughts to white noise. times like this make it difficult to plan dinner. i am so grateful for granma gina, her songs, her joy, her great instruction, her excellent food. thanks so much for sharing. you've no idea how much it helps me and my family

[@johnchase4408]

Very good description. I suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression myself and I get either "white noise" or intrusive/obtrusive thoughts bombarding me a thousand miles an hour. Her videos help me.

[@nomadfae]

@@johnchase4408 Bless you both!

[@cayugafeather7772]

Susan B Cooking is a great escape from this nutso world! Keep watching Gramma Gina, and stay happy!👍

[@fayeevpt]

I had depression for well over ten years and managed to come out of it three years ago. I know it feels impossible when you’ve had it for so long, but it is possible to heal. You might find the work of ‘dr Joe dispenza’ helpful, especially his book ‘you are the placebo’. Hope you’re doing well, lots of love 💗💕

[@robinkahler3404]

I have PTSD, too and you are right! Grandmom Gina has given me a reason to get up and do something in the kitchen and it feels so good!

[@theresabollman8061]

I love this wonderful lady. Her sweet nature cannot be hidden. She works amazingly hard, and everything she makes looks just perfect. I know her family feels very blessed to have her. Viva Nonna Gina! God Bless you!

[@AdcrofromTikTok]

“I enjoy when I do something” - Gina, 2020

[@Ivartshiva]

The Tao of Gina right there

[@jackyrenjifo9628]

Mi piace molto

[@FITZIEBLUE]

@@jackyrenjifo9628 i really like this too !

[@AdcrofromTikTok]

Vassal Colony - I prefer Gina’s

[@carmensc8910]

This woman is so similar to my own granny, back in Murcia, Spain. She speaka exactly the same way, I mean, about the joy of doing stuff, about her grandchildren and how much they love her meals hahahha I wanna call my granny now to hear her voice... my dear "yaya"

[@marybrantley2160]

This beautiful woman is not only fun to watch and learn from, but she also gives us lessons as to being appreciative of our families and friends! Very special lady!!

[@nf2885]

Gina bella!! When my mother passed away I inherited her cavatelli maker but I never used it because I didn’t know how to make the cavatelli. Now thanks to you, I know how to make the dough and I can use the cavatelli maker. I can’t wait to make them 😋😋😋😋! I love your cooking shows and the recipes you share with all of us. Oh and your singing brings me to tears. I especially love the song you sang today. It was beautiful👍👏👏👏God bless you Gina bella🙏🙋🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dragnflei]

Gina, I made the cavatelli for supper last night and it was wonderful. I love your programs, thank you for sharing your gifts with us. I hope that your family in Italy are safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

[@memawnethers14]

You are the sweetest lady on "you tube"..you make people smile. I love to watch you cook. Such a treasure !!! Thank you for allowing us in your kitchen!!!

[@swaruppriyadarshi2299]

U r fantastic!! I am already hooked on to watching u day and night -u are addictive it’s midnight here in India Mumbai tonight and I can’t wait to join the queue early tomorrow morning till I have gone through your whole repertoire!! Quodos indeed!! That to from a semi retired working Med professional an eye surgeon now caught up in the covid juggernaught......

[@louisechristian7660]

Seriously who would thumbs down!!!!! If you don’t like DON’T WATCH. She is such a pleasure to watch and is a wonderful teacher of home cooking .Thank you Gina . We went out for Italian Dinner tonight in Brisbane, The vanilla creme brûlée was amazing ,but what you just made is even more amazing to me Thank you for all you do for us The viewers. 🙏🏼😊❌⭕️

[@KingKongFan]

I love all of Nonna Gina's recipes, but this one really touched my heart. I remember as a boy my late nonna, parents and even aunts helping with the homemade cavatelli. There were white sheets of cavatelli drying throughout the house. While the sugo cooked. Oh what I would give to have just one of those days back! Thank you Nonna Gina you are truly a blessing.

[@jamityler8011]

Stop the Cuteness Overload, I can listen to you all day every day. I am so thankful I found you on KZbin makes my heart full! XOXO Bella Nonna Gina

[@robinbanks895]

We love Nonna Gina!!! We love the intro music, we love her beautiful singing and stories and everything about her!! What an irreplaceable treasure she is!! God bless her and her family!!

[@thevillage6185]

She’s always so happy! God bless this woman!

[@melissaallinp.e.5209]

I'm at 20 minutes+ and just want to say...I'm listening to this angel sing. I LOVE THIS WOMAN! Thank you Grandma Gina. Thank you! *LOVE*

[@DeannaHaney76]

I think this is the second time I’ve watched this video. I enjoy her so much! I love it when she sings! This is what we need during this challenging time. Love and positivity from Gina!!

[@Stafford-d8u]

God almighty I love this woman! Thank you 🙏

[@twoturtles7030]

You know she does it as an art form, lots of practice, she makes it with ease. Beautiful !! 💕 💕 My grandmother was Italian now I'm the grandma 7 times, bless you Gina

[@carolskooge5044]

Your videos make me so happy. Yesterday when I was cooking I was trying to be like GrandmaGina. My husband was laughing at me. You are such a Blessing to us.

[@theresabollman8061]

I just KNEW Gina was going to be able to "cavat" them two handed! I have been making them for 50 years & still havent mastered that trick. Nona Gina, you are the best!

[@luvmypuppy9087]

Wow you made my favorite dish my grandmother made for me 40 year ago. I get teared up watching you. You have blessed me with such wonderful memories. Thank you so much! 💖

[@lyndaalterio1027]

I used to make this with my husband and my son when he was little! Brings back memories! My son used to turn the handle of the cavatelli machine and watch it come out! We made it with Ricotta cheese which made them so light! Delicious!!! Thank you Gina for all that you show us how to make. I love your cooking!! You are absolutely wonderful!!

[@pennylane7181]

Gina, how I wish I had just a fraction of the energy you have would be wonderful! When you knead dough, it always looks like satin. Beautiful! Blessings😀❤

[@emmasdaughter42]

I watch from Indiana but I'm from NJ. Gina brings back a lot of memories for me from my childhood, I learned from my mother and grandfather, they use to cook for the Sunday dinner's , if your not from an Italian family you wouldn't know the joy of the real Italian dinners. We had anywhere from 10 to 12 course dinners, it took 2 days to ,.prepair the food, and my Poppy was very adamant that you attended Sunday dinner, to the point that if you did not show up on Sunday you where removed from the Will on Monday morning, this is the truth so help me God! I enjoy her videos when she sings, because my Poppy use to sing some of the same songs.... I miss the old days, but now with Gina, I can remember the good old days of my youth.. Thank you Gina, and your Son in law for the video's , God Bless You All.

[@abfabhax793]

I started watching Gina's videos a few months ago. I canned my own tomatoes this year cause of her video's and now am the proud owner of a yellow Atlas pasta machine. Keep them coming Gina! We love you!!

[@tatianazuban660]

I canned tomatoes too this year thanks to Gina, and everytime I open the jar I say - thank you, Gina

[@cayugafeather7772]

Abfab Hax She is like a hero to many people, in these crazy times. She is a reminder that good will prevail!

[@emmasdaughter42]

When I watched her can the tomatoes I cried,, because I use to help my mother make them the same exact way, I wish we had that tomatoe machine, my dad and I use to grind all the tomatoes!!!! When I seen the shelves of tomatoes the tears really started, our cellar had the same shelves filled, even after my mom passed the shelves where full, until we started to use them up, and little by little they where gone....the family all moved away and no one was left to carry on the tradition....

[@lauramilton9785]

Thank you Grandma Gina for another great dish.And I love you and your wonderful spirit.🥰😘

[@tatianazuban660]

Dear Gina, thank you for a new recipe! Last week I cooked chicken a la parmigana and baked vegetables and tiramisu (it was made 3 days before) , and all my guests enjoyed the dinner. I told them it was all thanks to a wonderful woman - Gina. So. indeed, you have friends in many places and countries. Thank you once again, thanks to your son-in-law and your daughter who are helping you. Good health to you and your big family!

[@alex_foster]

She impresses me so much. She is the kind of grandmother people think of when you imagine what a grandmother is like.

[@njlou1771]

I used to make this with my mother when I was a little boy. The whole trick is the thumb action. My mother made me wash my hands real good before making them. Thanks for bringing back a beautiful memory.

[@luvs2knit1]

Gina, thank you so much, I’m 67 and you bring back such wonderful memories of my own sweet Italian grandma! My father’s family immigrated from Sicily in the early 1900’s. He was one of 9 children growing up during the depression. Sunday’s and holidays were always spent at grandma’s , boy what a madhouse with all those cousins. She had such patience with us. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. I had been searching for a cavatelli recipe to try out my cavatelli machine I found at the second hand store and what a surprise when I found your recipe. Thanks again, your family is truly blessed to have you. God bless!

[@penelope.1904]

I wish I had a grandma like this. Man I would loved to be in the kitchen with her. So happy her family has these videos for generations to come. ❤❤

[@JimFixIt74]

What a blessing Gina is. Reminds me of my grandmother. We must keep these traditions going in families. Too much of this wisdom and knowledge has been lost in our busy lives today. God bless. 🇮🇹

[@jdelligatti3158]

I just love her I can watch her for hours. She is also a sweet person.

[@lizzyl5112]

Thank You Grandma Gina. We Love You! God Bless you!

[@sweetivorywhite]

I am so thrilled that you have become so huge on here! I’ve been following you and sending love with each video! You are better than an antidepressant xo

[@conniespiteri7623]

I’ve watched many cooking shows but I keep coming back to Gina’s..thank you for the wonderful recipes Gina May God bless you.

[@maryjanew20]

I can still remember my grandma’s white table cloth covered dining room table opened as far as it would go filled with her fresh cavatelli. Thousands of those tasty little pasta shapes just waiting for Sunday dinner! Gina brings all those wonderful memories back for me. 💕

[@lyndamclaughlin4011]

Nonna Gina, OMG! My 100 yr. old Mom just passed away Oct 8, 2021..because of the love & cooking you share I feel less lonely! E pizzichi e baci non fanno bucci..Kisses and pinches leave no scars! Thank you and God bless you e famiglia!!!!!!

[@johnbruinsma7296]

Gina, I'm an Executive Chef, , and I love watching you cook, . And yes, you've even taught me a few things. If I can make a suggestion, could you please make franchese in one of your videos? I truly love to see how you prepare that! Keep cooking! You bring me joy, it was my grandma that gave me the bug to become a chef.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for your kind words. Here is a link to my chicken francese , hope you get a chance to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKeQnYNjdqqimMk

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love you Grandma Gina!!! I love how you talk about your childhood in Italy. You are such a joy!!!

[@ginamac9112]

Lol at the end where she takes a taste and she then says “what can I say!” Lol. Girl your food speaks so much for you. I am getting off my butt right now and making some pasta for my family tonight and we will toast you over it❤️

[@ItalianFoodBoss]

Gina Mac She reminds me of my nonna! She is lovely! Nonna Gina, grazie! I'd definitely try to do this myself and will probably make one of my videos on this. Ciao, keep yourself active and sweet! ❤️💪🇮🇹

[@patriciaromanowski7100]

Gina Mac I feel the same, thinking this before I read your comment!

[@ginamac9112]

I made ravioli today and it was really good but I’m positive hers would be million times better. I tagged her in my Instagram photo. I’m so happy I found her KZbin channel.

[@ItalianFoodBoss]

Gina Mac That's great! What's your Instagram profile? I like to connect with "good food people" 😃 I'm on instagram.com/italianfoodboss and I also have a KZbin channel if you'd like to visit! Ciaoooooo 💪🇮🇹

[@Ivartshiva]

me too! Fettuccine with Gina's 'gravy' - long live Pecorino Romano!

[@jakejacobs7584]

Thank you once again Miss Gena ! I have learned so much from you. About cooking yes, but more about love for your family and friends thru food. Every one of your dishes is filled with love and caring .

[@johnveglio4433]

My grandmother had a board just like that, I remember helping make gnocchi and ravioli when I was small. I still have the rolling pin she gave me then (1958) and I'm 67 now. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@hutzelweibl]

I love hearing Grandma singing. Wish I would have learned Italian; when I was young,. I used to love Italian already, for me that is the perfect language to sing, especially opera. Grandma, you do sing lovely!

[@elizabethgerow1151]

I enjoy seeing Italian Grandma cook she explains everything in detail, and she always looks so happy! 😃 She sure enjoys life! What an inspiration she is

[@robertatweedie-frontz2558]

What a wonderful way to archive family history and recipes . Thank you Nonna Gina for sharing your love of family and family cooking with the rest of us. You are such a treasure.

[@shannonburrell1424]

Seriously, we are blessed to witness Miss Gina! She just has love in her heart and joy in her voice... and what she makes, so easy to follow! All these tv cooks could learn from her, seriously❤❤❤

[@annampirvu5958]

I love you Gina for the things you make every time I cook I look your video so I can cook like you. You bring alive just like my mom used to make I wish to find a book if you made 1 cause they come out exactly like you make God Bless you may you live healthy forever love you

[@wandabolden5641]

I just love to watch you cook, sing, and tell stories. You are an amazing beautiful woman. I am so blessed to have found your channel.

[@franfletcher5133]

Gina, I can't begin I tell you how much joy you bring me! I realized that the whole time I watch your channel, I am smiling...and when you sing, it warms my heart. Thank you so much, you are an Angel on earth. God bless you.

[@keithmassaro2099]

Gina. I love your singing..THAT WHAT AMERICA NEEDS..GOOD HEARTED PEOPLE LIKE.GINA...GOD HAS BLESS YOU GINA.🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lyndacaira1735]

What a great day-----that's any day when there is a video from Nonna Gina! You brought back so many memories of 55-60 years ago, when I was a little girl, and I would sit and watch my Nonna Immacolata make the cavatelli !!! And I would get so excited when she would let me put my little hands in the well, to bring the eggs and flour together! I used to run away though, when it was time to shape the thousands of cavatelli ! I hated that job. Today we got the extra treat of you singing, and also of speaking a little Italian! Per piacere, please make one video where you speak completely in Italian!! And it never fails, never do you make a video where I don't cry-------but they are always happy tears of happy memories! Grazie Nonna Gina!

[@MelissaWalker82]

That was my great grandmother’s name too ❤️

[@annagalati34]

Ah.... Gina. I used to make these on Sundays with my mom. You brought back so many beautiful memories for me. Thank you. Shedding tears right now. Bless you.

[@constanceroma8264]

I get such a warm feeling in my heart watching Gina. Reminds me of my dads side of our family. Such happy times. Ginas a very talented lady. God Bless

[@karlenewarner8170]

Love every video Mama Gina makes! What a gem!

[@joannlovespapillons]

I remember making these with my Nonni...such beautiful memories! The store ones are just not the same (they were so dense like eating bullets, my Dad said!) but now, I’ll make from scratch. Thank you so much for these precious recipes...many of my Nonni’s recipes were never written down, so bless you, Gina! Keep singing & speaking Italian....you always bring big smiles to my face ❣️

[@stephaniecrow147]

Dear sweet lady, I really enjoy your videos. Your stories, your beautiful singing, and the way you show your love for your family and friends. I'm 54 years old. I've always wanted to try my hand at making FRESH pasta. Nothing beats the taste of fresh pasta. I'm going to try this. Thank you for the inspiration. Buon-A-Petitti 🤗❤

[@lynnrose7562]

The cavatelli looks delicious.

[@mimallen8386]

Grandma Gina. You make me happy when you sing while you work. Everybody should sing while they cook. Makes food taste even better ! Thank you so much. Much love to you and your Family.

[@ummahmoud4913]

From Saudi you’re an angel love ❤️ you mama Gina 💕 Bless these hands ,,,,this preparation really needs power to make ,,may God give you great health grandma 👵

[@nikimoss8675]

So precious! I luv watching u cook and I do enjoy the things u share with all of us ❤️ my little Italian grandma! I don’t have grandmas anymore and your videos make me feel happy and content 😘🥰

[@loveyoumore3327]

Awwwwwe!!!!!! My heart melts seeing her. Oh, the joy she brings to my heart! I'm sure I can speak for lots of people. Something very special about her soul! 💓 Thank you Ms. Gina!

[@martagain8840]

My new adopted grandmother...I appreciate you and all you do! My grandmother taught me how to cook and I'm still cooking. With your help I'm not done learning but I'm getting there. Thank you, G. G. 💋😁👋😎👍🏻

[@hassanchbani79]

Speak any language you would like to speak, you spread happiness throughout your videos, bless you Ginna

[@JJ-in3bc]

I just can't stop watching Gina's videos...learning so much! So fun, pleasant & charming! Thank you to you all!

[@ryanchenault80]

I am so grateful to have found this channel. I am almost 40 years old now. I was so fortunate to have been able to spend so much time with not only all my grandparents but some of my great grandparents as well. I was so close to them all and learned so much from them. I can pick out parts of my personality that each of them shaped. Listening to and learning from them was no doubt among my best decisions in life. Seems like when i was young many young people dont see the value in learning from our older friends and relatives. Now as an adult it seems that kids are even less interested in things like this. Im very grateful this family for sharing all of this with us on KZbin. I think its so great that her family takes the time to produce these videos. This information is priceless.

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[@gabbygoo2916]

Gina you have such a beautiful soul,and you bring such joy to ppl life!!! Love you Keep cooking and please keep telling us ur stories, and singing!!!😇😋

[@janacabana1]

Gina, I tell everyone I know about your videos because everyone needs this “love on a plate” that you serve♥️❤️❣️💕💗

[@PLA5207]

and on top of all this love, is the singing. Heavenly! TY all. God bless.

[@mlang3066]

I love to see you at work singing.. I’ll bet the little ones would be good in soup... your so special Gina, thank you for all that you share with us...❤️❤️❤️

[@emiliamartinez9600]

You look younger and younger when I watch..WOW,I need to eat what you cook,it looks so good and it looks good on you!! God Bless you and your family always,I love your videos,I cant wait till you post more.You are my favorite!! Love to you all!

[@cactusroadrunner5277]

Gina bless ALL your descents and friends I'll bet they're so proud of you "Miss Video Star"! Keep going! Sing your heart to Everyone! Love your Italian style of cooking with passion! Your Family gets delicious food! I do love your songs and attitude! 💚💞💕💙😁😁🙏

[@tammyvance8620]

I love how happy she gets when she talks about family & the old days! Miss Gina you are a priceless treasure! Thank you God ,for Miss Gina!

[@befuddled2010]

I love the traditional demo so much, but I appreciate the demo using the machine since that is the method I will use. Her singing is sublime, especially since I can't sing to save my life. Her joy when she sings is contagious. I've got to also say that the final dish is to die for! My mouth was watering while watching her eat it. Gina isn't kidding about being loved all over the world for very good and very obvious reasons. What a treasure!

[@petruzzovichi]

Gina, your friends all over the world might love you as much as I do but none love you MORE! You are a beautiful blessing to all. Love from North Idaho, USA.

[@cindybirn7450]

God Bless you too! ❤️ Thank you so much for teaching us your recipes and sharing your love of life and family. You are a true blessing.

[@alicehagan3251]

Gina, my grandma had the same board and rolling pin. I used to sit in the kitchen (next to her) and help or watch and learn. When she died I don’t know what happened to the board and pin. Oh, how I wish I had them! Thank you for your videos. You bring back so many happy memories for me. God bless you...

[@haprov7521]

Dear Gina, I have lost my two grandmothers already but I love watching your videos as if you were my own grandma. Thank you for your amazing recipies !

[@tracielansing8938]

So heartwarming to hear her talk Italian to her family.

[@InMyGhetto]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing these priceless videos. I tell people that she makes my soul smile. There’s a love contained within her that is a treasure. The recipes are the kind that grandmothers never write down. Watching her is a life lesson, and makes me feel like I’m spending time with my own grandmother who passed away a few years ago. I miss her dearly, but the love shown here is so similar! I tear up sometimes because it’s so comforting. These are the kinds of lessons that I hope to share with my children and their children some day. Thank you and your family so much for sharing her videos. She’s a true blessing! 🙏🏻

[@JudyMink]

I am really enjoying watching this dear lady cook. It seems obvious that she has made these dishes for many years and is a master at cooking delicious food for her large family. What a worker she is!

[@maureenseel118]

One of the sweetest and purest things on KZbin. I love this channel. Happy new year, Nonna Gina!

[@amethystsamia]

What a beautiful treasure Gina is! So thankful she shares so much with us. “A little more cheese.” “A little more cheese”. “A little more cheese.” I couldn’t agree more. Always more cheese! We love you Gina!

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

I've been watching Gina for a few months. She's always reminded me of my great grandma. Then today, I heard her say Faeto! That's where she and my great grandpa where born. Altieri was my maiden name.

[@BuonAPetitti]

My mother in law was named Antonietta Altieri. My father in law was named Angelo Petitti. My maiden name was Spinelli. Do you know your great grandma's maiden name? I would not be surprised to know we are somehow related:)

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

@@BuonAPetitti I had to go find their marriage certificate from 1915 here in Ohio to double check everyone's names. My great grandpa's full name Nicolino Angelo Anthony Altieri. His parents were Raphael and Donata (Paria). My great grandma's name was Antonetta Prospera Castielli. Her parents were Joseph and Castanza (Perrini). I can't wait to hear back from you to see if we are family! 🥰

[@BuonAPetitti]

Altieri, Castielli, Parrini are all names I remember from Faeto. The Altieri family is part of my husbands family. As I mentioned my mother in law was an Altieri. The Altieri's of my generations have moved to other areas of Italy. I'm sure if we go back a couple of generations we will find our families are distant cousins. You will find many from Faeto over the generations have moved all over the world. Life was difficult in Faeto so they went out in search of a better life. Thank you for watching. God Bless you and your family.

[@doreenbellini491]

What joy she is. Reminds me of my Nonna. The world needs her innocents and love.

[@shirleyherdson7644]

Thank you so much lovely grandma Gina, it’s always a joy to watch you cooking, you warm our hearts lovely lady, 😘big hugs and lots of love to you❌❌😘❌❌❤️

[@teresazimmerman125]

I wish there were more people like you Gina! The world would be so beautiful!

[@ginamac9112]

Teresa Zimmerman so so so agree. She’s a treasure for sure. 👑

[@bellavita4237]

Gina you are so sweet-feel my hug, I just love you. You truly bring my family back to me-your accent and singing. Today I thought of grandpa who always wore a hat and smoked a pipe. Hard worker walking behind the mule plowing the ground. I know you and your family have lots of fun and laughs when together just like mine. God Bless you sweet Lady Gina.

[@uj2233]

You are like a flower grandma. Just enjoy watching you cook and sing and talk all the same time.

[@olgareads9107]

Grandma Gina: that was brilliant. To use the machine to roll and cut fat “fettuccine” that you can then cut the fat strips into pieces to make the small pasta. I love it. Brava.

[@LoisMary1]

Oh those beautiful, experienced and talented hands! God bless you, Gina!

[@Mejiaelis]

Never stop singing grandma Gina ♥️ thank you for taking the time to teach us through your great videos

[@bernardcooper2618]

Gina, listening to you reminds me of my grandmother, how she'd show me how to bake komischbrot, which is like biscotti. There's a lot of caring in cooking for others, you and my grandma are proof. Bless you and a long happy life to you.