Italian Grandma Makes Easter Taralli (Egg Taralli)

EGG TARALLI:
2lbs 13oz Unbleached All Purpose Flour (1.28kg)
12 extra large Eggs
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (10ml)
2 Tbsp Anisette Liqueur (30ml)
¼ cup Vegetable Oil (60ml)
1 cup Sugar (200g)
½ tsp Baking Powder (2.46g)
½ tsp Salt (2.46g)
Glaze/Icing:
-Juice from 1 Lemon
-Mix in Powdered Sugar
until it becomes a thin
glaze/icing consistency
-Top with sprinkles if desired
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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.
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[@amybugg001]

Everytime I comment it is about Signora Gina but this time, it is for the family - from the "retired son-in-law" who does the filming to the daughters and grandkids helping with the filming and prepping and tidying up !! Thank you all, each and every one of you for sharing this lovely woman with us - we all adore this lady's charm, her lovely songs and her wonderful recipes !! Kudos to you all but especially to Signora Gina for just being so sweet and friendly with us !! Hugs from Montréal 🇨🇦

[@luannedimaggio2802]

She has a good lesson in her stories that should inspire all of us to make the best of the life you have. I have learned more than cooking, with her.

[@carydartist4757]

Ohhhh how much we missed grandma!!! 😍😍

[@jlewis9043]

The love, memories, stories, and beautiful singing goes into the fabulous food you make. A happy cook is s good cook. We've missed you. You look beautiful. Happy Easter.

[@fauziayousuf9554]

Wow mashallah gorgeous

[@fauziayousuf9554]

Wow

[@carydartist4757]

Joe Gillis it's so sad when their not here anymore I try to think of her happy days

[@russellrobinson505]

@@carydartist4757 they are always with us! Just look harder!

[@annthrockmorton5594]

She's wonderful. A treasure. So happy someone had the foresight to capture her talent for sharing on KZbin. I'm getting so I understand her without a problem!

[@AmyLNeely]

Thank you so much for passing on your tradition I love your videos so much thank you

[@kimmetcalfe5686]

I just love you Grandma Gina..... God bless!

[@Kay-jc3ub]

This channel means so much to me. Just discovered I have Italian heritage. So I'm figuratively adopting Nonna Gina as a KZbin Grandmother. All of these vidieos are a treasure that are priceless. NO no no Nonna Gina is priceless and wonderful for sharing herself and stories etc. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@sueyee8747]

Thank you for the gift of your hands!! No big machine, just love & hands!!

[@jwg1fan]

Nonna Gina....your English is so beautifully accented...I could listen to you all day. ❤️

[@SkywatcherSandra]

Gina. We ALL love you. Me first. HUGS and blessings. Happy Spring and Easter. Ty for sharing your recipes and ideas. You 😎🤗💐🌞👀look very beautiful. My family thanks you for sharing your recipes. Now I cook better. Smiles.🐇

[@gailtorricellas4556]

Wish you lived close to me. You are a very special lady😙 Your family is very lucky to have you. I love my family too💕💞

[@lovelyday2805]

Thank you Gina for sharing your recipe with us. I am going to try and make these for our Easter celebration. I miss my family too, I know how you feel. God Bless you

[@1320trail]

Gina, you hold a place in my heart. I love to listen to you tell us about your family and sing songs. Bless you.

[@gloriaperconti3089]

Thank you for sharing Gina, they look delicious!👍🏼 HAPPY EASTER to you and your beautiful family 🐇🌷God Bless 🙏🏻

[@grumpybear123]

I love her so much. I enjoy her stories as much as her cooking.

[@joycesimacek8455]

Me, too!! Just a regular grandma. Love all of her dishes. She is a good teacher!!

[@mapetros1216]

I'm very happy to see you and your videos in 2019 🙂 Happy Easter 🐣 God bless our beautiful grandma 😘

[@mar2821]

Yaaaayyyy! Grandma Gina you’re back!!!! You’ve been very missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@guirguisyoussef5422]

Bello bello bello bellissimo -- grazie

[@katherinebragg9704]

Gina, I am so happy that you share your stories, your time, your recipes etc with us. Made me sad your longing for your family who have passed on. You will see them again one day though. God bless you sweet lady and just know, there are a lot of people all across the country that you make smile, and that love you!! Thx for being you!

[@AmyLNeely]

Blessings to you

[@katherineg7809]

Nana Gina you are a treasure. Lord bless you for taking the time to share your excellent gift!

[@kathleenaglaganian9283]

Missed you Nana Gina. Here we go, can't wait to make your recipe. I love your stories, and thank you for sharing. Much love to you and your family. Mary K.

[@MC-dn1xj]

I love Gina so much, reminds me so much of my nonna. I lost my grandmother when I was 9. I just showed this video to my mother and it brought her to tears. Gina reminds her so much for her own mother. We love you Gina.

[@GolDreadLocks]

Beautiful! So Beautiful! Thank you Nonna, I have been searching for this recipe since I was 14! I was in the hospital, and a wonderful family brought these for me, and I fell in love with them! I have asked so many people but no luck until now, Thank you! Keep singing, your voice is like the angels!

[@mawmawvee]

It's so comforting to watch you Mama Gina, with your sure ways of cooking/baking. It feels like home. God bless you and your precious family.

[@spacecowgurl57]

Mrs Gina always brings tears and joy to my heart. I too miss my Mother and Grandmother's. Her singing brings love to the ancestors. xoxoxo

[@vanessaalcaraz1086]

Meeeee too!! I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@donnabailey947]

AHHHHH a new video. Hello Gina, everyday when you say “Hello, I’m Gina” I smile big. Love your show and all you teach. Thanks for a new video. Love you and your videos. MORE, MORE. 🌹

[@sirgnome1114]

Something about a happy nonna...you are a comfort to watch....get a smile every time I watch you...so wonderful.

[@lisapelarske1634]

Love you Gina! As always your video was informative and entertaining! Please keep them coming, you have plenty of fans! ❤️

[@marlaindouri402]

I love you so much You are blessed mom You let me cry when you were speaking about your memory of your family

[@NellasArtGalleryTV]

I am 100% Italian and I was searching for the recipe. I am so happy to have found Nonna Gina, I feel homesick now, she is a cross between my grandmother and mother both deceased. I wiI try the taralli tomorrow. Many thanks, Graziella

[@cathyconklin5135]

Ty grandma Gina for keeping the tradition alive ❤😗

[@matildatippingtipping6380]

Hi Gina my name is Matilda. I am like you I am Mom Maltese but I live in Australia for a long time. Gina I watch your video all the time not only love you very much but I love your recipes. So I want to say thank you so so much. And I love you when you sing and some time I sing with you exspeialy when you sing about Jesus. Please keep do it for us. God bless you all ways. Stay safe. Take care. Love you.

[@gwyn9846]

I'm not sure what I love most about your videos most: the delicious recipes, the wonderful stories, or your beautiful singing! You have such a beautiful spirit which is why you sing. That much beauty has to go somewhere so it's natural it would be reflected by your beautiful singing. ❤ Buona sera, Gina!! 🌙

[@sk8rgrlteen]

Thank you Gina. Always a pleasure to hear your stories and and traditions

[@carlagoncalves531]

REQUEST: Please buy her a trip to Italy to faeto and make several post/ videos about, please!! Would be so amazing to see it!

[@brightlilstar5219]

Oh this would be amazing

[@helenrider7718]

You do it.

[@Pearl-zf3qk]

Grandma Gina, you have been missed !!!

[@sherrydee7880]

I remember helping to make this when our family was renting an apartment from an Italian Family & they took me under their wing & included me in all of the festivities. The food was never ending & the fun never stopped for me. I owe my cooking skills & love of gardening to the Ferraro Family of Los Angeles! Thank You, wherever you are! We moved & I never saw them again.

[@karenrodriguez5993]

I watch this with a huge smile.

[@ElizaDolittle]

Missed you! Glad to see a new video!

[@elcairo11]

You’re the BEST grandma 👵, god bless you, 🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@beckybotelho3253]

When she sings I just feel a sense of ease ..Portuguese is very like Italian wow ...She looks like my relatives its unbelievable

[@canconservative8976]

all related through Rome....

[@geterdonegranny1639]

Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@designwithstyle7934]

She’s simply Divine 💐

[@moonstar9861]

I love your story's about your family it brings me such happiness listening to you 🌹❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️💁🏻

[@frijolsmom]

I love her, so very sweet. Reminds me of my grandmother. I never knew my grandparents, but she reminds me of a perfect grandmother. So very kind, sharing stories, and cooking. Keep sharing because this is very precious and simply beautiful.

[@patriciaserrao948]

Ahhh Gina....I just love you and your stories! I love these Easter biscotti. They sure broke the mould when they made beautiful Italian nonna’s like you!!!! My nonna was the same, and I miss her sooo much. Everything I am today is because of beautiful souls like my nonna and nonna’s like you Gina! Keep singing Gina, I wish I could hug you...

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you. God Bless!

[@livvyweimar7362]

Mama you do cooking proud! I love it! Your love shines through!

[@CFLRose]

Nonna Gina, I just made these this morning. They are soooo good! My great-grandmother used to make these especially for me because I loved them so much. I haven't had one in almost 40 years. Making (and eating!) them made me so happy! Thank you so much, and God bless you.

[@meeksathome]

Gina, your energy is incredible. My goodness! Thank you for giving us your beautiful program. We look forward to each and every episode.

[@stinger1029]

Mamma Gina, mi hai dato la sicurezza di preparare deliziosi piatti italiani. Vengo dall'America ma amo la cultura, la gente e il cibo italiano. Ti amo, vivi a lungo e felice.

[@rosaanna4516]

Meravigliosa ❤️❤️

[@annemarieditirrofinch2095]

I really enjoy your videos. I love hearing you talk, it reminds me of many members of my family who are no longer with us. Many of your recipes are like the ones my mom, aunts and dad used to make. I wish I would have video taped my mom when she was cooking. Your videos will be a treasure for your family and are a treasure for mine.

[@soopyslovinit]

Besides her obvious cooking skills, she has a way of communicating with the viewer that allows you to learn from her and feel warm and nostalgic at the same time. Bravissima, Signora!

[@carmpasquariello6014]

Thank you for another beautiful video! My mother used to make the same taralli but with white wine instead of anisette and now my sisters and I try to carry on the tradition. Watching you is like watching my mother. Auguri di Buona Pasqua a te e tutti la tua famiglia! Baci da Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

[@robiniacovone1455]

Thank you for sharing this recipe I absolutely love these with espresso....... I actually buy them from a lady here in my town but now I can try and make them myself since you showed me how. So thank you again. By any chance will you be making Easter Bread would love a recipe ..... God Bless You Gina absolutely love 💕 your channel

[@denisericard9884]

Thankyou so much for bringing traditions , like your singing that your own grandmother sang to you , and your stories about your family are priceless , Love you too bits Gina ! xoxoxo

[@judykaczor9268]

I love watching and people don’t realize the warmth of your hands play a big part of the success in making all types of dough it never comes out the same when using my dough hook!😊

[@livvyweimar7362]

You are amazing grandma!

[@roxannepedersen5037]

Love your stories and you. God bless you Gina as you bless us.

[@suzanneburns6130]

Hello Gina! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us. I could watch you all day. And trust me, I have. It is so important to keep traditions alive by sharing our knowledge with future generations.

[@pamelakimmons9209]

She hears the voice of her mother so sweet . She hears the voice of angels.

[@cassieoconnell774]

More treats today-you, Gina, AND a new recipe! It’s a good day! 💕🍀

[@marlaindouri402]

Thank you for sharing us your memories Thank you because you sang for us Your sound like angels chanting for God

[@Heidishereandthere]

I love it when Nonni Gina sings! Her soul is BRIGHT! Oh my heart! GOD BLESS HER! Do these taste like sweet bagels? Love, Washington State P.S. What a beautiful photo at the end! Thank you for sharing her life with us!

[@BuonAPetitti]

They are crunchy on the outside a little soft on the inside with just a hint of sweetness before covering with the icing. I prefer them without the icing. Thank you for watching, God Bless and Happy Easter!

[@katchcollectables9195]

This makes me remember my Friday nights with my mum. We would make taralli and biscotti to last for the week whilst dad went to play cards. I would eat the taralli once they were boiled until I had a stomach ache. I miss those days.

[@markross9934]

You have a treasure in Gina. Thank you for these videos.

[@oneitalia2312]

♡♡♡ I love you, Gina ♡♡♡ You made my eyes tear up too, when you were mixing your beautiful Taralli dough....talking about your Mother, your Grandmother..... (I can barely type this, my tears fall for you and the love you show).....God has blessed you because of the love you show...you treat people like Jesus treated people, that's all he asks of us, "Do unto others..." And you do. It shows. That's why you're happy, that's why you sing, your heart shows your happiness, that's why I love you. I want to be like you but when I bake and cook (at my job) no one says "thank you" - no one commented on the Cuccidati (St. Joseph's cookies) I made for them. I get hurt, I leave there crying....I work so hard to prepare nice meals and wonderful baked goods for them but they don't appreciate it. Do your hands and fingers ache? Do they keep you up at night from so much work? Kneading that dough we do has killed my hands. God bless my hard working Italian friend, Gina - my grandma Filomena's twin sister! Lighting the big blue candle for you in the Monastery. You're adored! ♡♡♡ I love you ♡♡♡

[@BuonAPetitti]

I will pray for your good health and for those around you to show you some kindness and love. God Bless!

[@michaellittlejohn2428]

Love her singing and recipes 💞

[@katenagel1135]

I just love Gina! She is so much like my Grandma.

[@rosamuscarella4738]

My mom is from Italy and is almost 85. When she watches Gina, it's like a visit from a long time friend. She makes us smile everytime.

[@lesliep2359]

Love watching Gina. She makes me smile and makes me tear up too when I see her getting a bit emotional about her family and how things used to be. Love the family photo as well!

[@marjoriepark1198]

Thank you Gina so much for sharing your beautiful personality,cooking skills,and lovely family history. Culinary therapy at it's best. In our family cooking =love and happiness!!! Keep sharing. Also thank you Carey for the microphone👍🏻Marjorie

[@lindalewis5068]

I love watching her cook God bless her

[@lrische62]

You are Amazing Gina!! Love!!

[@alixhice]

Watching you transports me back to when I was young and used to watch my own grandmother cook and sing. Such precious memories. Thank you for this beautiful video and for sharing your food and stories with us. ❤️

[@ornellabarbaro9419]

Oh Signora Gina, I have looking for this Tarralli recipe for 13 years. You make them just like my mother who passed away. My brother and nieces will be sooooo happy this Easter. Thanks to you Cara. I hope mine will turn out as good as yours. Thank you from Canada.

[@susansimon1416]

Love Love Miss Gina, what a sweetheart, going to be making these for easter... looks delicious

[@citygirlro]

thank you for sharing your recipes and process. You make many of the same recipes as my mother and grandmother, but you make it look much easier than they did when they were trying to teach us. Your vids inspire many people to try to make favorites--without the fear of messing them up. You are a great teacher!

[@joancook8454]

Your in GREAT shape, how many women your age can sing and knead dough and not get short winded. My mother also used to bless her cookies when she baked. We used to make individual easter cookie dough wrapped around died Easter eggs, some were shaped like birds or little baskets .my mom was siciliano and I’m the only one fo three girls who learned all the Sicilian cookie and pastries and I have thought my sons these traditional recipes. TFS, LOVE your stories

[@momona7637]

Grama sending you love from silver spring MD . When you sing you always bring my tears , be blessed.

[@mariannaferrreira172]

Gina I love you thank you for sharing this delicious recipe and your stories god bless you

[@longstreet7792]

Grandma Gina is the best

[@lisacapo7600]

How wonderful Gina. Love all your stories and you singing. Brings me back to my childhood cooking with my Nonna. You have so much love in your big heart. Grazie Nonna.

[@susandeschenes5033]

Nonna I love watching you...thank you for sharing all the beautiful things ❤

[@Caranora]

Oh what joy came over me seeing that you had a new video. God bless you for bringing so much joy and happiness to this world with your stories, your song and the joy of your beautiful recipes! Happy Easter Nona Gina and family!

[@whiteorchid02]

You’re such a blessing to me Nonna Gina . I could watch and listen to you for hours . You put such love and care and hard work into all that you do . I’ve already made a couple of your dishes ! You’re the best ! Though I don’t know you personally I appreciate this of you snd thank you so much for sharing your time , love and wonderful cooking and your stories . You’re family is so blessed to have you . God bless you and always keep you in his loving care . 🕊 much love to you Nonna Gina . You mean the world to me ♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘

[@roxanne1231]

I just love this women! It’s kind of like having my mom again ❤❤❤

[@carolweaver3269]

Love the stories of family and your singing. It relaxes me so much. Beautiful dough. Lots of kneading. Good for our arms.

[@hudamebar4482]

Thanks for sharing the precious experience of beautiful Gina. My love and respect from Syria.

[@ang8817]

Thank you for sharing the family picture at the end. Alla famiglia! :-)

[@debbiebrockman2943]

your happy when you sing all the time

[@MsSweetpea1958]

The stories and songs get kneaded into the cookies!

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

They look absolutely delicious Ms. Gina.

[@Debssssss]

Gina we love your stories of your life, sweet personality & delicious recipes from the homeland thank you 💗

[@rennierad]

Hi Beautiful, I simply adore you ❤ your an amazing teacher. I follow your instructions and make everything you show us and my family loves it, so thank you Gina for making me a better cook. I love hearing stories about your family and I love hearing you sing, you always make me smile. 😊 Happy Easter !

[@AsiaticBW]

Thank you Mrs.Gina so very much.

[@jeanneharrington4606]

Brava nonna Gina...BUONA PASQUA anche a te, Donna meravigliosa!!!!

[@roxannefeeney4779]

Thank you Gina wonderful recipe. I love your videos keep them coming ❤️👍

[@123betty]

I look for your new videos often. Thank you!

[@debravotor9982]

Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes and your beautiful family with all of us. Much love!

[@jacquelineraines2074]

I've never sen anything made like this! Fascinating! To give you a grin, my ederly cat sits on my lap and when you sing, her eyes close and she smiles. So do I.