HOW TO MAKE DONUTS | ITALIAN CHRISTMAS ZEPPOLE & STRUFFOLI | The Positano Diaries EP 73

Who better than to teach us how to make Zeppole (donuts made with potatoes) and Struffoli than an ex pastry chef and twice winner of the Positano Christmas Donut Competition? Aniello invited me over to his house to make Struffoli and Zeppoli, which are traditional Italian Christmas sweets.
Here are the recipes he used:
Struffoli
500g flour
150g sugar
4 eggs + 1 yolk
25g butter
Mix ingredients into a pastry, roll out into breadsticks and cut into tiny pieces. Fry in a deep pan in very hot oil until golden. Struffoli are usually served drizzled in honey and sprinkled with hundreds and thousands.
Zeppole
1 kilo potatoes
1 kilo flour
1 glass of warm milk
100g yeast
100g sugar
100g butter
pinch of salt
Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Mix ingredients into a pastry. Roll into sausages, cut sausages into balls, roll each ball into a donut shape and squash the ends together. Fry them in a shallow pan, each side until golden then roll them in sugar mixed with cinnamon. Eat immediately 😁
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[@tommiller7357]

Nicki, watching your videos are the best way to unwind after a hectic day. Your selection of music, your filming, and the people and places you introduce us to, all make for a delightful moment in time. Thank you.

[@christopherk7920]

It's the simple life with friends and loved ones such as this that i really crave for. Nothing is ostentatious and showy So I don't envy the very rich, I envy people like Nikki, Carlo and those surrounded by nature's abundance, beautiful beaches and friendly people :-)

[@sandrab2589]

Don't let their "simple life" fool you. These people are very rich, they just don't flaunt it. They are living on obscenely expensive properties. Sending their children to expensive British boarding schools. You get the idea.

[@umbertostabia]

Sandra Is not true what you side. They live with work . Hard work. Don't think they miss nothing , but you make mistake like very rich.

[@sandrab2589]

@@umbertostabia And they live in their home for free. No rent, no mortgage.

[@sandrab2589]

@@umbertostabia And they drive a big Mercedes...you apparently are not aware of how most of the citizens of the world live. They are rich.

[@umbertostabia]

@@sandrab2589 i try to answer but i don't know them really Life . I answer for what i see. I follow the Channel from long time. What i see Carlo have family house and garden up the Hill. Is work in the cemetery. Trust me if was rich like you side, don't do this hard work. They grow them food , if them was rich, like you side ,they don't do that. But of course they have good money with them work to have confortable Life. But Niky can answer better than me becouse , i writer like a stranger of this family. So better She answer you.

[@janamiranda4118]

Please extend our thanks to Aniello and Teresa for inviting you (and us) into their home. Merry Christmas!

[@rebeccazahn5299]

Aniello is amazing and his wife is a sweetheart. Tell him thank you so much. I very much enjoyed being in his home. Great content, Nicki. 💗

[@janetcorey5102]

Once again you’ve touched my heart! You capture the beauty and simplicity on the Positano coast her people, traditions and it’s unpretentiousness. Whether it’s a wild flower or a recipe it leaves me with a warm and loving feeling. ❤️🇺🇸

[@Our80sLife]

Donuts at Christmas sounds like a great tradition to me! Your dad’s little rant at the end was hilarious! 😂 Your neighbors are precious! And that’s quite an operation they have making all those donuts, wow!! Thank you for sharing your holiday traditions in Italy! We love the people and the culture there. We always joke that if we win the lottery, we’ll quit our jobs and move to Italy! 🇮🇹

[@anne4083]

Aniello made it look so easy!! I might have a try!! Don't you just love the sounds of the italian family in the background!! 😉😂🤗🎄♥️

[@NickiPositano]

Keeping it real with the background noises!

[@anne4083]

@@NickiPositano this year obviously is different but usually I'm with family and friends (italiani anzi siciliani! 😊) preparing all the delicious traditional dishes🍝🥘 and you can't hear yourself think!! 🤔But I wouldn't want it any other way!! The joy while making food🍲 the precious memories 💖 hopefully there will be many many more!!! 🤗❤️

[@loriegriffin1108]

My maiden name is Aniello. My relatives are from Naples on my father’s side.

[@sgsitu]

The simplicity of this man, love it.❤️. Aniello can easily be a SANTA 🤗🎅🏽

[@SamVekemans]

Now between The Chateau Diaries, Doing It Ourselves, Escape to Rural France, I get to catch-up with what's going in Positano :) It's very interesting to learn from others - just regular people living their lives in other parts of the world. Learning new languages and cultures and foods, making it yummy brain candy to watch each time I settle down and watch the KZbins.

[@cbeark]

I just loved Aniello, he had the coolest hair! Youre so lucky to have such cool neighbors. Our neighbors look at us like we are crazy when we bring over fresh eggs lol. I love that Italians are connected to where their food comes from and embrace it. So lovely!

[@NickiPositano]

Here you can't avoid your neighbours so its best to be friends with them!

[@cbeark]

@@NickiPositano lol, good point ^_^

[@Dakkibaby20]

Just found you yesterday and you have the most beautiful, enriching life! Love to you and family!

[@NickiPositano]

Welcome!!

[@FaithofMelchizedek]

Don't forget to subscribe!!

[@Jane-ms9ky]

Grandpa is so funny. Bless him he couldn’t understand Xmas at beach with doughnut 🍩 🏝 👴 😂 bless him

[@beefpares]

Wow! Those drone shots are amazing! Carlo must be happy with his new toy 🙂

[@nadinetasmania]

I agree that was inspiring - I need a drone!

[@janinaleedelrio]

@@nadinetasmania me too and move to Positano, right beside to Nicki lol

[@mariateresamccaffrey5318]

Thank you Nicki! Watching Aniello make the struffoli brought back so many wonderful memories for me! My Nonna Paolina and my mother made them every year! Grazie Aniello, per aver condiviso la tua ricetta con noi!

[@nancychan1467]

What a treat it was to see all those delicious things being made. The donuts look so yummy. I love seeing Christmas traditions from other countries, especially when it is the locals showing us. Thanks again Nicki 🎄🍩🥰

[@twocentintern7478]

Thanks to everyone at Positano Diaries and all of our video friends there. All of you have helped us so much get through lockdown and this hard year. We feel as though you are all members of our own family. Love the drone shots and we are going to try the doughnuts, he is fantastic!! All of you are so wonderful and we appreciate you greatly. Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Can't wait to get to Italy, hopefully soon.

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks all!

[@erenareynolds6692]

Happy Holidays, I have enjoyed your wonderful videos, thank you for showing us life in Positano

[@sharonindelicato1239]

Hi Nicki! I live in FL, near Tarpon Springs/Tampa. Found you, Carlo and Skye a couple of weeks ago. Immersing myself in all things Italian because my husband is applying for Italian citizenship currently. But, what I really want to tell you is this.. I am really having some rough battles right now, and your videos brighten my day, my heart. Doesn't matter if making donuts, hiking, swimming, walkies... it takes me somewhere else for a while. For this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you Sharon! I have very fond memories of Tarpon Springs, I visited a few times when I was small! I hope you win all your battles xxx

[@anacarpenter9254]

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿Christmas donuts cooking with your neighbours. The elderly gentleman his wife sister inlaw. Truly warming viewing seeing how you celebrate on the Italian coastal slope. Homage to you at Positano Italy 🇮🇹❤

[@slkonnaris8477]

It’s so lovely to see how these authentic Italian treats are made. Beautiful! It really warms our hearts to see Italian people doing their own traditional recipes in the home. Thank you🌹

[@danielkim7841]

Your dad talking at the end was quite amusing. His observations were so funny! He was saying how strange it is, that there are so many donuts around Christmas time. Boxes and boxes filled with dozens and dozens of donuts. When he was talking about how instead of drinking alcohol, people are eating donuts, that was really good. He was like, why are people bringing so many boxes of donuts in picnic baskets at the beach!! Then he went on about how the donuts do not have jam or do not have cream, just plain sugar sprinkled donuts. I think he is right, donuts are a religion and a ritual there. Yes Nikki, I think one thing we did learn, is that donuts are a true obsession and a calling there. I had no idea donuts were such a big deal in italy!!!

[@NickiPositano]

Hi, I'm Carlo, Yes, my father-in-law has a great sense of irony, you have no idea how much I like him, he's a fantastic person.

[@mansibatra7248]

I found your channel 3 hours ago and have been binge watching . I am in Canada , a new immigrant . Hate my life . I am a stay at home mom struggling with depression . I really want to have such a simple life .

[@NickiPositano]

I hope you settle into your new life and can enjoy just the small simple things. It took me a few years to figure that out! Good luck xxx

[@giovannatrentanelli3841]

What a beautiful family your neighbors are.

[@kam9989]

Aniello and his family are lovely allowing us into their home. He’s such a skilled pastry chef making perfect looking donuts 🍩 It was great to see your dad too!

[@aimvero7166]

The nativity is the most gorgeous one I have ever seen

[@suesmith4289]

How wonderful, beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful Positano, we envy you all.😘

[@starsrhi2335]

Merry Christmas ! dated 12/21 - glad I didn't miss this. My mother used to make homemade donuts and the taste and smell is nothing outside of grand. Nothing close to it today. How sad the generations have lost such great home life, the warmth, the smells, and love, the world once knew and shared. Merry, merry, everyone - enjoy the moments with love, while you still can. Be safe, and keep your eyes open

[@izzythevegan3543]

I love the complete lack of mixing bowls, the true way to make food with just a table and your hands

[@lindasmith3316]

Aniello is like poetry in motion as he effortlessly makes his donuts. It is obvious he enjoys his art and Im sure everyone who gets to eat his delicacies are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing this lovely Italian Christmas tradition.

[@nativegirl1389]

I loved your father’s astonishment of all the donuts the Italians bake at Christmas....not jelly, not cream filled, just donuts!!!🤣🤣😂

[@chrislarsen2684]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful cultural ethnic Christmas tradition of making of the donuts and snacks in Italy....Lovely...

[@janetcorey5102]

Once again, even better than last year. What a treasure ❤️

[@prmm218]

Surroundings so beautiful. Love and enjoy Italian traditions. My family makes Italian fruitcake.❤️

[@juliegreaney]

I guess one good thing about 2020 is that I found your KZbin channel. I really enjoy them, a bright light in dark times. Before your videos never heard of your town, spell check keeps changing name to something else. I went to Italy once decades ago, bucket list to go back and visit your town.

[@lindasoaft9303]

This was so wonderful to watch! Those donuts look so delicious! So kind of your friends to film this with you🎄

[@galinanikolova5923]

We have been watching your videos for quite a while. They are getting better and better. We enjoy every one of them. We love your garden ,your hiking trips . The stories you tell about Positano and your lovely family. We love Holy too. Happy Holidays to all of you!

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you so much!

[@wendyrobertson9359]

The wonderful lifestyle .....so special! Complete lack of materialism at Christmas .....what everyone should strive for 🙏Thank you for the beautiful upload 🙏

[@NickiPositano]

So nice of you

[@pattiwhite9575]

At 12:07 Insert a true Italian man into the manger scene. LOL the hand gesture is so point on.

[@pme45aw]

There is never a wrong time to have donuts.

[@tracydonnelly1645]

Delightful to watch! Italian’s really know how to cook! 😊

[@amybeard2054]

What a stunningly picturesque place you get to call home. Loved the cooking demo. Now I want doughnuts.

[@angejolie2236]

We have the same tradition here in Mexico , also we put baby Jesus on Christmass eve 😍. It’s nice to share that with Italy del mio cuore 😘

[@rbecerra321]

My name is Rosario Becerra from Weslaco Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. Thank you very much for the video and recipes. I am 71. I am going to try and make donuts but will us half the ingredients. I just found your videos 3 days ago. I am trying to catch up on your past videos. I have always said, if there's a place I'd like to move to, is Italy. Maybe my ancestors came from there? Adios. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@priscillachapman9145]

Doughnuts and Minced Pies- yum😊😊😊

[@amystanley3681]

I love the memories you are having with your community!!! Views are breath taking..

[@junelovell1189]

omg: i only visited Positano once but am definitely in love. now with Christmas donuts? the nativity scene which replicates the little villages i saw all along the Amalfi coast makes me want to start putting one together by combining every single little piece i own. i believe i see some deep frying in my future, as well. thank you

[@sevraonic8656]

I don't know why you only have below 30k subs to date and just learned that you've been vlogging for a long time and this is the only time your videos showed on my feed. I think your videos are really getting noticed now and I'm hoping your subs will grow more than ever before. Good luck!

[@NickiPositano]

I appreciate that! I have been trying for ages but I think youtube doesn't favour me much!

[@lucybirot5623]

@@NickiPositano Darling Nicki! You are bringing happiness into the lives of thousands of people who, like myself, are thirsty for Light, Kindness and Beauty ---- you are an angel and you and Carlo and Skye and Holly inspire us with so much love and delight. KZbin doesn't favour you? The Universe adores you! Thank you SO much!

[@sevraonic8656]

@@NickiPositano you're a positive window of a beautiful life, not everyone have the privilege to see this side of positano that often. Always remember to inspire and bring on the joys of why people need to be reminded to love life, noises, lights, colors, flowers, food, etc. You bring joy without trying so keep being who you are and all good things will follow because you might not know it yet but you have a very powerful voice that's now making a very good difference not only for your family, the local people of positano, but to all the people everywhere who appreciates your work. xxx

[@laurahunter1690]

The video taken with the drone was just breathtaking

[@annamaglietto-harness4115]

I remember my Dad making all that when I was a young girl. Being Italian I love our traditions.

[@sassyfighter9577]

As an American I have alway always incorporated potatoes in my donuts. 2 parts flour to 1 part potato. It gives a higher gluten content to the dough which produces a better product.

[@halloweenbabystudios1748]

Happy belated to your significant other🎈🎈🎈My husband received orders to transfer to Naples last summer! We’re just waiting on our visas and it’s good bye to the U.S.A! We have four children and cannot wait to visit the Amalfi coast! Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experiences. Having your videos played in our home during these strange times is like having a lovely friend visiting us🥰 Lots of love from San Diego, California☀️ Stay safe and happy holidays✨🎄❤️

[@NickiPositano]

You will meet a member of our family at the base!

[@MsLinda165]

Oh my goodness I could watch him mix dough all day long--something zen about it. Always love your vlogs.

[@NickiPositano]

Me too!!

[@CathyS22693]

My Italian mother is in hospital and she usually makes our Christmas Zeppole and we are so sad that we wont be doing them year. Seeing this video has inspired me to make them myself. Tried a few times in previous years but they didn't work out. Maybe this time they will! From Australia.

[@NickiPositano]

good luck!

[@christinecoates2499]

Another really lovely video with some of the Italian Christmas traditions at their best. We still put up my Sicilian father-in-law's nativity scene and some of his original tree decorations which date back 60 years. Just loved this. Un saluto a Carlo visto che a lui piace leggere i nostri commenti. Xx

[@Ponkelina]

I think I've finally, after all these years, got the perspective of how far away your house is from seeing Carlo's drone footage! I get it now.

[@donnaparducci1525]

Wow! Teresa’s husband made the donuts with such precision! Their view of the ocean is spectacular would love to wake up to it everyday. Carlo the drone pics are incredible looking forward to seeing more. Thanks, Nicki also your Dad looks great! ❣️

[@anneczajkowski9759]

Congratulations Nicki. Well done. You’ve gone over 30K subscribers. Remember That was my Christmas wish for you. You truly deserve it. Happy Christmas to you all. 🎄

[@NickiPositano]

Mine too! Christmas came early!

[@anneczajkowski9759]

@@NickiPositano So delighted for you Nicki. Who knows what the future will bring- many more subs 👍🥰

[@estelsaradop492]

I love the place where you live. It's just breathtaking! Your Italian neighbours don't differ much from my Greek ones. They're very hospitable and your Italian is fantastic. I am definitely trying out those doughnuts! It blew me away how this man worked straight on the counter!

[@BennettStan]

My son is racing in the World Cup in Italy this weekend. I will see if he's had the Zeppole & Struffoli. Looks fantastic.

[@catenaa4594]

Hope he does well!

[@LuvaResQ]

That was so wonderful to see the making of the yummy gifts you received. Both recipes look delicious and made with love. Thanks for the holiday treat cooking show. Your videos are beautifully created and lovely to watch. Happy Holidays to you, your family, your friends and the wonderful animals Holly & Lilly & Itty Bitty Kitty & The Chickens & “Not My Cat.” Cheers!!

[@TheresAGirlInTheGardens]

Hi Nicki, wishing you, Carlo, Skye, and Carlo’s son a very merry Christmas ❤️🎄🎁🎅🏽❤️

[@NickiPositano]

Merry Christmas!

[@francinenazaruddin]

I have been binge watching Nikki Positano all week, my new favorite addiction, and i am telling everyone of my friends to watch, Brava Nikki! we send you love from California✨🙏🏼✨

[@fatimaa57946]

The recipe made my mouth water !!! Beautiful images of the drone with the music in the background. It's good that her father appeared in the video and is doing very well. Skye's affection for him is very beautiful!

[@EmVeeBeen]

Ohhh, I love the drone shots coupled with the music, it's so peaceful.

[@NickiPositano]

It did look easy!

[@tunecarstunecars3734]

You both Rock, Love watching you and your life. All the very best for the Festive Season. Take care and keep happy. Biggest Hugs and Kisses from Auckland, New Zealand xxxx

[@jennyoshea1958]

Aniello has great flair with his amazing culinary skills. Thoroughly enjoyed watching him present such delicious looking treats. Love the views of Positano with the drone. I imagine Carlo is in his element. Lovely seeing and hearing your Dad's views on an Italian Christmas and Skye's voice 😄 . Always cheerful and warm, Nicki. 🇬🇧🎠🍁🦋❤️😊

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks for watching!

[@eb6929]

Love this video and your dad’s reaction to the tradition lol 😂

[@TheRindyrae]

Yum Yum donuts, never heard of making them with potato's. Wow that would be beautiful to wake up to such beautiful scenery.

[@daniellem1838]

Thank you for posting this. I’m American of Italian ancestry and the zeppole and struffoli reminded me of my childhood. It brought a few tears to my eyes. I’m guessing during this tough year, being reminded of good times really got me reminiscing. Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

[@FireCracker3240]

I so very much loved getting to watch you and Aniello make Struffoli and Zeppole in his kitchen. I have never seen such an authentic showing of Italian life before. Much thanks to you, and please give our appreciation to Aniello for allowing us into his lovely home! Grazie!❤️

[@bellebeauty67]

Wow!!! The color of those eggs!!! Beautiful and vibrant!!

[@valerialamberti9037]

It is wierd not to make donuts! I would be cool to see more os Aniello and his family

[@nadinetasmania]

I agree, I think Aniello has many more cooking tips up his sleeve - this was magic!

[@Haupialani]

It's weird if you're not in Italy. Instead of doughnuts we make cookies and decorate them then put them in boxes or tin and give them to family and friends.

[@valerialamberti9037]

@@Haupialani it was a joke in response to Nicky's dad comment. I live in Argentina and my Italian ancesters use to do zepolle

[@jmc8076]

Nice new drone shots. I’m sure Aniello’s gift and experience made it look easy. Your father cracked me up. Have to love his honesty. I’m 1/2 Brit 1/2 French Canadian so we had Xmas & Yorkshire pudding and Tourtière. Skye’s accent sounds like a blend of Italian and almost aristocratic British. Very unique and lovely. Grazie to all!

[@NickiPositano]

Skyes accent is all over the place!😂

[@annabelsepulveda4040]

Hola, and I found you 2 days ago and cant stop enjoying your videos and where you live. Keep them comming.❤❤❤ saludos from Puerto Rico🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you! Will do!

[@patriciahall2223]

You live amongst such beautiful kind people , Italians are very friendly indeed , my next door neighbor is from Naples she makes these treats every year , Grazie Ainello thank you Nicki wonderful video , God bless 🇨🇦

[@amandacombridge2616]

How fabulous to see an prize winner in action - I am sure it is nowhere near as easy as he made it look, but definitely inspired to give it a go myself now! Thank you to you, Carlo, family and friends for bring so much pleasure in such a bum year. Happy Christmas to you all.

[@MeMe-nz1sq]

I am addicted watching your videos. From saudi arabia here 👏🏼. And i watched this video twice already. And also many other videos, i watched more than once, which never happens with other video from other video creator 🤣

[@luciodeluca3257]

Excellent video! This took me back to my childhood, watching mom and my aunts prepare for the holidays! I'm so happy you made this video. Grazie Tante Nicki!

[@sjt609]

@LUCIO DELUCA, ~ My childhood too, my great Aunt made the best homemade donuts.😋

[@NickiPositano]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alomafoggo3239]

I love home made donuts! That was lovely - a donut making lesson and that view ... The drone video was great...

[@CathyS22693]

Thank you again for continuing to do these videos. Really appreciate the time and effort to ensure we can enjoy this part of Italy. Holidays from afar!

[@clarehart5892]

I enjoyed watching how those donuts were made and seeing that stupendous view from the kitchen! What a wonderful tradition.

[@dianazarouali190]

Love the video !! Please express my appreciation to Aniello for sharing his recipe. The sweet treats look Delicious!! And Thank you Nicki for sharing your Beautiful videos

[@barbb]

What a beautiful way to spend my Sunday evening. Loved this video, the ease with which he made those donuts and struffoli. Thank you for making this and sharing it with us. from British Columbia Canada

[@theresamartinez1733]

My Nonnie grew up in Naples, I remember her talking about summers on the Amalfi Coast. She used to make Struffoli just like this! Oh you just brought back such great memories for.me!

[@fg6471]

Brings back memories of making lots and lots of struffoli for Natale with my Neapolitan mom and sisters. Aniello's method is brilliant! Buon natale e felice anno nuovo a la famiglia di Positano Diaries. Grazie per questi momenti piacevoli!

[@1954F]

Nicki. Tell your father that it is customary to make doughnuts at Christmas here in Nova Scotia, among the Acadian culture, which has spread to much of the general population. They could be made ahead because doughnuts keep very well in the pantry. Have a very happy and safe Christmas to you and all your family and friends ❤️

[@NickiPositano]

I will tell him! Enjoy your donuts and Christmas!

[@1954F]

❤️

[@liontribeofjudah5616]

Lovely day making donuts..looks amazing! Enjoy all your videos..Thank you for sharing your family life, culture, and beautiful surroundings with us. Hello from Panama City, Florida, USA.

[@rosannacarey4240]

Thank you Nicki and Carlo - Lockdown this time in Sydney is rather depressing. I sooooo want to travel again and your videos have made this possible and also I am relearning my Italian with your translations. I miss these Zeppole from my Aunt and Uncle in Ischia

[@joanannewallace]

Wow - The doughnuts looked delicious. It's a good job you walk up all those steps with all the great Italian food you get to eat.

[@cdssweetpea]

Omg I love struffoli! It reminds me of my grandmother. She use make them every Christmas

[@mizlynn5167]

Yay!! Carlo has mastered the Drone. Well done! Also, the doughnuts look delish. I love the nativity scene. Your Dad made me laugh, "It seemed to be a religion down there. Everybody made doughnuts" Wishing your entire family a beautiful & love filled holidays!!

[@peterlaskaj2301]

Merry Christmas Nicki, Carlo and Skye we in Australia love your Positano Diaries, they bring us great joy love Ann xxx This episode was awesome.

[@artinpoetsoulnature]

Beautiful cooking video 💌🌹 Thanks for great sharing! My dear friend 👍 Best wishes from India 🇮🇳🌷

[@anneczajkowski9759]

Nicki what I would give for 6 doughnuts and a coffee this minute! Loved watching all the baking by your neighbour and your father’s take on eating them on the beach. Well done to Carlo on great drone views. 🎄🎄🎄

[@michellecjackson4956]

my uncle's mother from Calabria used to make these, but they were a bit larger. I never knew the name to even look up the recipe, so thank you for this.

[@keyshaross2665]

I love the amount of walking and stairs you do WOW

[@violahamilton782]

Yes, and your gorgeous figure shows us how awesome that is!

[@NickiPositano]

or just genetics from Dad!

[@colleenrose5355]

Those were the best looking donuts I've ever seen, so perfect and fresh. Yum!

[@lolamary2363]

This is wonderful, Nicki💜and I love seeing the way other cultures celebrate Christmas🎄I bet the donuts with the potatoes 🥔 in them are incredible! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@julieallen5655]

Hi Nicki I was delighted to come across one of your videos yesterday and have been binge watching lots more since! We live a similar Mediterranean lifestyle in southern Spain on the outskirts of a whitewashed village in the mountains. Whilst we are not on any level as self sufficient as you we do enjoy a similar life enjoying the sunny climate and a warm friendly culture 😌

[@NickiPositano]

That sounds lovely!

[@francinenazaruddin]

A beautiful Video of my beloved Italy, i adored each minute, Especially Grand Dad✨💓✨

[@patriciaarango9128]

Thank you Nikki for showing the beautiful simple life in Positano.

[@Amy-hs1qe]

My Italian Grandmother (Avellino, immigrated to the New York City area where many did) used to make Struffoli at every holiday (with honey and the little multi-colored candies). I miss her terribly. I spend a month of most every year in England and your Father doesn't have a typical accent - he almost sounds slightly American. Love your channel!

[@NickiPositano]

I'm sorry, but my father definitely does not have an american accent!😂

[@Amy-hs1qe]

apologies - didn't mean to imply he was other than English - just that his accent isn't as pronounced/typical to my ear