EATING ONLY WHAT WE GROW OR SWAP WITH NEIGHBOURS! | ZERO KM FOOD |The Positano Diaries EP 110

This is the second episode of our experiment. One day a month we will make meals with ingredients sourced either from our garden, swapped with our neighbours or locally sourced. To see the full list of what we have to hand please watch the first video where I go through the pantry HERE:
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Thanks for watching the video EATING ONLY WHAT WE GROW OR SWAP WITH NEIGHBOURS!

[@beachydayz]

Hi Nicki. Personally, I would rather eat vegetables out of my own garden than store bought. There is no comparison to the flavour and freshness whatsoever. Love your beautiful garden. The flowers look magnificent. Thank you for sharing 💕🇨🇦

[@deboraham3]

Your garden during the day is beautiful.....but at night it's STUNNING!

[@margoh3415]

Carlos and his brother are MASTER Gardners . Precision planting , even the vegetable rows look beautiful. Your whole Garden space has changed into a lovely blooming paradise . No doubt it is a lot of work to first do it and then maintain it . You All are just AWESOME ! LOVE Watching you !! 😍😘

[@aliddlebird]

"At the supermarket" Oh dear 🤣🤣🤣

[@taitweigel64]

Seeing your pets milling around with you and your chickens brings me so much pleasure. Your lives are special every day, no matter what you're doing, what the weather, or who is in the vlogs.

[@ema8909]

How amazing to have 111 views 2 minutes after posting! Testament to how wonderful your videos are! We love them! Thank you for sharing with us💕

[@luciaperdue5687]

Em A I am delighted for Nicki I wish her over a million subscribers love her vlogs /video's She deserves it because she is natural and down to earth

[@terrievaughn9172]

@@luciaperdue5687 Yes!! We love this channel also!! The fist time I shared this channel with my husband he commented on how real and down o earth Nicki is! Carlo is so loving with everything he touches!! Beautiful couple! Beautiful family! 💖

[@luciaperdue5687]

@@terrievaughn9172 I shared to my friend's also and thanks for replying to me Terrie

[@MrVikingsandra]

That's literally my dream now....I wanna move out of the city, move close to the sea and have my own garden. I want a garden soooo baaaaad!!! 💕 That supermarket comment left me like 🤯😅

[@quail259]

You do it!!! Start with a large pot..... go from there

[@susanhighfield3100]

I never want your videos to finish I get so wrapped up watching them, thank you.

[@michellemaria1360]

Your zero K food experiment is wonderful. And if you already have the food in your pantry, such as the flour, it should count. You're using what you have, not going to buy it or eat out, that's the point! Well done! 👍☺️👏

[@pamdepaolo8027]

Your annoyance and disdain for “NOT my cat” and “NOT my puppy” always make me smile every time you say it! LOVE everything about your videos…keep up the great work!

[@susanrazavi1646]

Nicki Positano It’s people Like you who keep us positive. Very grateful!!

[@brendaanderson292]

Greetings from Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦 Another lovely video. Don’t tell “the supermarket person “ where their dairy products or eggs come from.🥚😊. Have a great week Nicki and my fellow subscribers.

[@katalinas9264]

The garden at night looks truly magical. 💕

[@janacabana1]

You are amazing, Nicky Darlin! It’s hard to comprehend the ignorance of someone being put off by”eating something out of the ground”!!! Love how gentle Carlos is about removing Not-my-cat from your counter. 💖💝💗

[@susancharbonneau1891]

Your garden is so beautiful! Thank you so much ♥️

[@alomafoggo3239]

Carlo - the garden looks so pretty at night when the lights are on🌿 Nicki, would the sheeps cheese have been ok to use with the pesto? Not My Cat has lovely eyes

[@gsabo1000]

What an idiot. All food comes from the ground. Or eggs from chickens poop holes.....lolol🤣😂😆

[@THillick]

Reminded of the scene from “Leap Year”..🙈

[@ema8909]

Watched with my 2year old and we were both in love! Mesmerized! Who needs Cocomelon? Baby learned so much from this video! Some words said: peas, pasta, cat, Roses, garden, hot, eggs, omelets, cooking, flour, goodnight 💕

[@tracymcardle7395]

I will watch this later, as my granddaughter wants to watch it with me. I know we will enjoy it, we always do lot of love.

[@debraboyea7776]

So beautiful the way you have the outside around your house!

[@familyontherun]

Nicki, you truly capture what life really is about. Simple, beautiful, rewarding❤️

[@nikkiscott3634]

Wow! Love your opening when you showed your flowers. My mouth flew open when I saw Carlo planting flowers. My grandfather used to help my grandmother plant all her flowers, so seeing Carlo just made my day. Nicki, your content is really nice. Thank you for all you do.🌷👍🤗

[@lindawentink2725]

Aah my heart! Holly giving kitty a little kiss. You,and Carlo seem to have green fingers. Your plants are thriving so beautifully😊 Not my Cat loves you Nicki. Btw I love your backing music🥰

[@CallieMasters5000]

I wonder if the volcanic soil and weather are especially good for growing plants there.

[@featurefilms2001]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. Thank You . Hello Italy. Stay well.

[@HibariKyoua]

It crazy to think that some people think food is created in a supermarket. I suppose maybe its an education problem :( Some govts just don’t provide a good way of providing education to all... thankfully theres channels like nickis to show them the beauty of what nature can do

[@marywalker2896]

Lol. The ignorance of some grown up people is just astounding..to actually believe food is grown at a supermarket ...I am sorry but it's just unbelievable .wow .lol m

[@MihaelaClaudiaPuscas]

Nicki, I haven't seen your video in a while, but I was thinking about you and the magical place you are living in, every time I was low! I told myself, ''cheer up, one day you will go there as well to charge up''! Gosh some bits in Italy are unreal! I am getting all emotional now! P.S- the cutest dog ever! Thanks for these stunning videos! 👌😊

[@thetaartist]

I admit that we've now been watching your videos since the beginning of 2021 but had not yet commented. I LOVE your videos, and have shared them with my 1500 member FB group that is for people that love Italy, many of whom wew born there and others who have retirement homes there. A very dear friend now lives near Scalea, down south. Everyone in the group loves your videos. Personally, my favorite topics that you cover are the gardening and cooking, home projects, and the hikes you go on. Taking us away from the usual tourist areas and seeing how you and your neighbors live is delightful. The interplay between your family and friends (including Holly and the cats) is lovely to watch too, and really makes the rest all the more enjoyable. I am an artist and the other thing I love is when you showcase local crafts like the pottery and the guy who makes the custom sunglasses. Now in my 60's I don't think I'd be up to the steps in Positano again, (visited Italy and Amalfi in the late 1980s), and so I really appreciate all you show us, and hope you enjoy doing these videos as much as those of us who watch them. - Grazie mille, from a grandma in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

[@ThekrautsDe]

Its a great idea for a series. Raising awareness is a crucial thing.

[@christinasmyth5674]

“ not my puppy “ is like a little goat 🤣😂💕

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

It blows my mind that there are people who actually think that produce comes from a supermarket, not grown in the ground!! Loving the wonderful & enchanting garden in all it's glory! Aloha nui/Much love!!

[@ramikhirfan7851]

The garden is just spectacular at night with all the lights, and the simple lunch and dinner is very comfy food. Loved the idea of swaping goodies between friends and relative, such a wonderful community. Enjoyed the video Nicki as much.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Your fresh garden pasta and frittata looks absolutely scrumptious! I can't get over the woman who was horrified that you made meals from veggies pulled out of the earth of your garden! That's what makes them so special because you can smell and taste summer's sunshine, and all of the organic nutrients too.Thanks for sharing. Jenny

[@sandicoppins]

So fabulous being able to grow and swap such an interesting variety of gorgeous foods. Im going to make your potato frittata for my tea tonight.. Thank you Nicki

[@doccal5896]

Tea with frittata? Red wine, pls😁

[@quail259]

Supermarket?? Crazy! How can you not be anything but enchanted by anything nature provides?

[@Michaelbos]

And babies are left by storks.

[@anablink5939]

You have a beautiful and peaceful place...love your pet dog 🐕💐🌷🌸🌺🌾

[@romaboutilier8462]

I like your message about where are food comes from. Gardening and sustainable harvest. Thank you Nicki!

[@berthasanchez6559]

The garden it’s looking more beautiful than ever it’s like the garden ofEden those pea pods look incredible !your little animals are so lucky to live with you guys you have everything, thanks Nicki for another wonderful video you and Carlo are so talented and creative.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️

[@338lg]

Thank you for making such beautiful videos. I found your,channel at a difficult time in my life and I am very thankful to watch now as things get better. Love from New York! Give Holly a kiss from me! She is precious!

[@AnaSantos-jq4yi]

Mandolin!

[@maryseman7019]

A mandolin is a stringed instrument, a mandoline is what Nicki was using. 🙂

[@cherylthepearl4085]

Thanks for showing your yard again in the evening. So quaint and lovely. Always wanted a tree full of white lights near my pool. Yummy pasta.

[@louisegatti9262]

When we lived out in the country (45 yrs ago) we raised our own beef, had chicken and duck eggs, a large garden where I canned, dried and froze food. We lived off our land (we had venison and bear too)and it was the best 10 years of our marriage. We moved from the city to the country and then back to the city. My heart and mind always go back to my country home. Open the freezer pull out some meat, frozen corn (tasted like fresh off the cob), string beans, tomatoes, apple sauce whatever I felt like. Made my own bread. Very seldom did I have to go into town for food. Good days, happy days. I love your vlogs and enjoy watching you cook. One of these days I shall try to make those little round thumb pastas you make. Looked really good along with the pesto sauce.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I really like NotMyCat and NotMyDog. They get bored upstairs and want to come hang out with everybody downstairs. They're just looking for some fun and attention (and food, probably). They keep the downstairs pets on their toes.

[@dianalewis8548]

Yes. They need stimulation. Poor puppy. No one to play

[@degunver7672]

Beautiful end shot of the house in twilight with mountains behind. 🤩

[@jennifermcdougal6962]

I absolutely love this series! We live in Ohio, in the States. We grow a large garden and either can or freeze our veg and fruit. I just think everything tastes so much better grown fresh! Thank you, Carlo, and the rest of your family for the inspiration!

[@susanjacks8830]

I am in Ohio too. We grow a small garden also as well as can veggies and meats. So many shortages happening in the US right now.

[@cynthiagriffin5291]

My husband and I absolutely love your videos. I would love to visit Italy and Sicily. My Grandmother immigrated to the USA with her mother when she was around 12 years old. I can't thank you enough for sharing your life in Italy. I have watched all your videos. My husband said what do you want to do on Mother's day. I said sit in my comphy chair and watch the Positano diaries. Grazie!!!

[@joellenmeek658]

Your flowers are so lovely and the large glass bottle with the light in it is such a great idea. Now I’m hungry so I’ll go cook. Wish I had your fresh produce.

[@watcher223]

Choices to make a meal from the garden! In the summer? Endless choices! Homemade pasta always so tasty! Slivered onions, sliced potatoes and eggs! Gotta try this one!

[@johnmiguel7666]

Wonderful!! The fritatta is exactly what a dinner should be...simple but good for the soul...missing was a nice crusty loaf of Italian bread...but is that banned on these days also? Maybe something made with that local flour....the cats, whatever they may be, are very smart, knowing the you and Carlo will love them anyway! Congrats on a great video...let's see more, please! PS...plant some datterini tomatoes someplace...they make the best pasta sauces, caprese salads, and just to eat alone, sliced on a plate with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper...perfect! Stay safe!

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks... I guess you missed our tomato harvests last summer?

[@johnmiguel7666]

@@NickiPositano Hi: Have seen most of the videos from the last several years..but maybe missed the tomato harvest...the datterini is so productive and I'm sure you have grown it...we're looking for some "mini perrini" plants, I think they are called...wonderful flavor and great shelf life, and small also...so many to choose from. All we need now is some warmer weather up here in Tuscany so anything we plant will grow! Many thanks for your answer...and keep up the great work.

[@pamelapattison4581]

Hello to you Both love your video also your garden looks lovely at night with your lights xx England

[@mallorygraf8574]

I am having a bad week but am so very grateful that you posted this wonderful vlog today...plus any glimpses of cutie pie Holly is a treat! Grazie!!🥰🥰🥰💞💞

[@NickiPositano]

Hope it gets better for you 😘

[@mallorygraf8574]

@@NickiPositano Thank you! You know how life is...there are some sunny days and then some foggy days. But thank you for kind thought.😘

[@diannedutton6127]

Oh, I loved this! So pleasing, love your cooking. Your garden is magical at night, wonderful. Thanks,I'm sure I'll watch this again

[@ursulaclarke6066]

Just seeing Holly makes me smile

[@tribbles2955]

It certainly was Holly's lucky day when Carlo rescued her and it was Carlo and Nicki's lucky day when Holly fell in love with them.

[@mkas291]

Me too, she is so sweet!

[@belladonna907]

Good morning all... Have a wonderful day💓

[@standishgal]

Your garden looks beautiful. I could sit in it all day just soaking up the magic.

[@rosatorres6430]

That garden at night is everything! So cozy and the sea in the distance is just gorgeous!! Your pasta looked great Niki cooking is a process and tweaking recipes is normal, keep at it. Happy wednesday to you and Mr Carlo!!

[@ciaobella8963]

Love the view of your house with the mountain peaks above it. I'm 73 and if I lived there (don't get me wrong, I live in a lovely Tuscan village) I would just slow down my life as I got older to deal with the stairs. But that's me haha. I moved here when I was in my 60's and all alone haha. Life is good in Italy, no matter the challenges. God bless you and Carlo. May things only get better.

[@jenniferzhu1557]

Your garden at night is so charming, reflecting the people who keep it so beautiful.

[@barber0611]

you can never have too many flowers or flours....local are best....your garden is looking gorgeous Nicki

[@judit1783]

Try this to relieve bitter from sage; use less sage than you think you need and add a little sugar. just a little.

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you!

[@sandrad2129]

🌼🌻🪴bravo well done. Two delicious meals all local fantastic!!! The lights in the garden at night. Absolutely magical !!! Two beautiful souls with luv from above🙏🏼☮️💜🌻

[@tonip9844]

Love the man's accent as he is showing you the peas. Everything is so lovely.

[@yogiglen]

Not skipping ads for Nicki.💗

[@elizabethnaughton2481]

You have transported me and I can almost get the aromas from food, your garden is looking so lovely Nicki.🤗

[@Fourlittlefurpeople]

Carlo loves the flowers, so relaxing and beautiful 😊 I love seeing the chickens❤

[@ingridnewell7345]

Beautiful, you both work so hard to create the beauty around you!!!

[@lynnpaulo4594]

Awesome video as usual. That story about the comment on veggies from the supermarket is absolutely sad yet hilarious.

[@sonetlourens1088]

Your garden is looking absolutely stunning! 😱

[@conmac9715]

Just can't get enough of the garden, both the ornamental and fruit/veges, just absolutely enjoy the 'staying-at-home' videos Thank you so much.

[@jgrady9553]

Please continue this series- its interesting and valuable. As a gardener and backyard homesteader, I like to see how other people keep their food sourcing local and selfsufficient. That pesto looked delicious! Always like to see Ettore :)Plus, you do it in the most beautiful setting- garden at night is lovely!

[@debbieblakely4848]

Hi Nicki and Carlos, hope you are all doing well! Love the videos;, they relax me and I look forward to them !

[@florencefazzini2544]

His name is Carlo,not Carlos😁

[@DIYDalia]

They also relax me!!

[@jihanebougrine5600]

Sammeeeeee

[@marilynburke7609]

Every where you go there are colorful flowers and bushes growing out of the ground and off the walls. It is all so beautiful. Must be like heaven. 😊❤️ Your nighttime garden is lovely.

[@rebekahsalt26]

Lovely, thank you. Soo true about Avocados. I’ve been buying fewer because of their impact. And they’re so often spoilt. Such a tragedy for farmers but also water consumption. That puppy warms my cockles. ♥️😁 Xxx

[@debbiepalmer1094]

I loved that idyllic intro with the super cute creatures, beautiful garden, peaceful gardening and relaxing music, so lovely!! x

[@lovepeacedogs]

Love these shows you do eating just what you grow or swap. Your family has taught us so much about eating healthy. From Carlos laughs, to Holly smiles you all bring a calm and beauty to our lives. Keep making a beautiful difference in our lives 🥰🥰🥰

[@CatholicSatan]

Yes, growing your own stuff means wonderfully tasty meals. I miss my garden in the UK (as I'm now in a top floor apartment in a historical building in Riga) - but we do have the largest fresh food market in Europe just a 10 minute walk away, As soon as I can I'll be getting a veg. garden again!

[@AngelaStazknee]

I read your comment before I looked at your name - i laughed so hard! Thank you being CatholicSatan 😂 it’s fantastic 🔥🙏🏽👺🙏🏽🔥

[@Stefanie75020]

You and Carlo are such nice people. Thanks for posting videos. I love them all.

[@kimjriley5463]

Hi Nicki and Carlo Love your beautiful garden at dusk. So pretty with the lights. Frittata looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@warcid]

Children once told me that biscuits came from the supermarket! I cooked a batch and they sat in front of the oven watching them cook. They went off with the entire batch to share and as a reward for their patience as they sat crossed legged on the floor watching the show in the oven!

[@soniab9116]

Fantastic Nicki! I love your food, and I am learning from you how to cook.

[@ShazWag]

Far healthier, far better for the planet, and far cheaper. What a wonderful garden and view! 🌻

[@lighthousetaichi]

Love the montage at the beginning; so beautiful and congratulations on your orrechiette. My friend's nonna laughed at mine but it created a bond for life.

[@annberquist7101]

Seeing the garden in the evening light is lovely.

[@hivolco151]

I simply am enchanted with the Bird of Paradise flowers .. even the Daisy are whimsical and lovely... I very much enjoy your photography angles when the Cat and Dogs enter the frames... Such sweet relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable videos!

[@lynnemcnab76]

Lovely fresh food from the garden 👍😋😛

[@katrina1222]

I know these are just the “highlights”, but thank you so much for sharing. I’ve started watching your vlogs with my parents. Dad loves the garden and Carlos’ DIY. Mum and I love the walks, cooking and your makeup. We all love the stunning scenery and Holly. We really appreciate the time and effort you put into making these vlogs. Thank you 😊♥️ Kat

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

I really enjoy all your cooking and gardening episodes. Plus seeing the cacciocavallo hanging from the cabinet put a big smile on my face!!

[@tonymuniz1062]

Dear Nikki and Carlo. I want to tell you how much I appreciate all the hard work you put in t's videos I would hope the doesn't become a chore or something the you wind up hating to do I would rather see you do fewer videos but maintain your level of joy much love

[@wendyramirez529]

I love everything about your garden - the lighting, plants, swing bed, everything. I rescued a pup yesterday that looks just like Not My Puppy. 🤗

[@lauralee9041]

I am impressed how much you can eat locally in the start of May, you are lucky to have such a big beautiful garden that supplies so much healthy food.

[@johannaweyland9888]

Always touched by Holly and Itty Bitty Kitty’s friendship. 😻💕🐶

[@rachelfoster3157]

As beautiful at your place is by day , it is just as beautiful in the evening with the twinkle lights on in the garden . It is peaceful and relaxing to view. Thank you for sharing your part of the world with us . Love from Indiana , USA

[@natureinurbanspace1280]

Your videos are really some getaways into fairy land. So beautiful landscape so natural so soothing .....

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Love the little tour of your garden at the start of the video. Beautiful flowers, especially the deep pink rose. Happy growing and eating from your garden.

[@ayb1470]

Watching your garden has actually helped me work out what to do with my crazy peas. I don't have a trellis or anything else and they are all over the place! You are blessed and I wish you more. We've had such bad weather in London recently, the strong winds and rain absolutely destroyed our greenhouse and we lost most of our plants 😥

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

The garden looks so pretty at night!! I love fresh sage, so beneficial too! 💝💐

[@mariauribe9730]

I enjoy your videos nicki they are so relaxing and positano is so beautiful thank you for showing us part of your life

[@sineadhennessy9450]

Love the cooking today, you are like snowwhite with all the animals loving on you, they are good judges of character. Your garden. Looks beautiful by night. Thanks for sharing x

[@pameladelancey5834]

Beautiful gardens, love the lighting too!!! Carlo planting Beautiful flowers!!! Thank you for showing us no carbon emissions cooking!!! You both are the best!!❤❤❤

[@angy3864]

I understand that your life it’s not easy basically due to the spot where your home is but your life it’s a dream life for me...lovely family, amazing home,lots of flowers,vegetables,animals,amazing view..this is paradise!I wish you all the best!!💕💕💕

[@oilenglai4128]

Dear Nicki and Carlo...... you've a beautiful designer garden and house emerging as the seasons come and go....a whole lot of Englishness nestled upon the Italian cliffs..... eclectic loveliness 💕

[@NatiHerron]

Can't wait to see the meals as the garden bears more vegetables, fruit and herbs!

[@janelle144]

Nicki, you are such an influencer. I bought a bullet to mix up my fruits and veggies to be healthier. Now to follow your recipes.

[@critogni]

Stunning scenes, Nicki, and the food looked great too! Bravissima! Can't wait to get to our forever home in Southern Italy in 4 weeks!