Italian Grandma Makes Focaccia

[@ollesvensson6439]

All of you who thumbs down, what is your problem? If you do not like, you do not need to look. I think you're mean. Do something positive. Do not spread negativity around you. Gina is a person who is so full of love and kindness. She deserves nothing but thumbs up!

[@damirage2010]

Honestly some people see beauty in nothing love you mam.Italians are lovely in all ways beauty,culture, food everything thumbs up ...........

[@kanterrawlins8940]

Thank you for putting those disrespectful people in their place!

[@downtowndasher3244]

Don't pay attention to these with the thumbs down. They don't mean it. They are bored and have no life and want a reaction which they get from people who comment about them. They don't give or take anything away. Surely Gina and the family understand that or she would not be on social media. I love her and I've learned a lot from her. She is very warm and loving. I relax watching her cooking and singing. So happy her family put her on KZbin.

[@amazingtree4874]

Most of the dislikes from youtube itself...

[@heatherlinton5057]

@@downtowndasher3244 the people who are mean really don't like themselves "ugly nasty pathetic creatures "

[@HalsteadJolin]

BEST cooking video I've ever watched. It's like being with your mother in her kitchen. She's not trying to make a video... she's just sharing her world. The love that she puts into her focaccia is Hallelujah! I don't care how long the video is... 26 minutes... I want to be in her kitchen every day. "Thats a nica color".. and her song is the best of the best. Whomever you are that are the videographers (of your mother or grandmother) You are AWESOME... that you let her do her thing and didn't interrupt her at all - it makes the process PURE AND NATURAL. Amore.

[@raoufmakar4597]

God bless you Gina. I love your spirit and your recipes. Thank you. 💓

[@cheriespitzer7382]

What a joy to see the love in Gina’s eyes when she speaks about her mama and papa

[@gracehesketh9928]

I love that beautiful women. I was born in Calabria and identity with her traditions. She exudes love of family

[@mineshshah4369]

She is so sweet , love u

[@luciagonzalez4899]

OMG! Her father sang when he saw the beautiful focaccia!! She thinks of him all the time...I think about my Italian father too, and miss him dearly!! He loved to make bread. This simple act of cooking for family is pure love and what the world is missing today!

[@allankupsov1364]

Grandma Gina is a treasure! How lucky would we all be to have a wonderful person like her in all our lives! March 23,2023

[@marialatona7753]

Gina, I'm so grateful for your channel for 2 reasons. One mostly for my mother who is 84 and watches your show and it keeps her company through this pandemic. We sometimes sit together and watch you, and talk about how much we love everything you make! I watch you as well on my own you make me smile, I love your spirit and your sweet gentile kindness comes through in every show. I especially love when you sing, it reminds me of my father who passed away. He loved to sing every chance he had. Thank you so much and your are doing a wonderful job. One day hopefully my mom would love to meet you. It would blow her mind if you said hi to her in one of your episodes, her name is Antonietta from Clayton, NC. God bless you and your family xoxox!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

She might also enjoy the Pasta Grannies series.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Maria Latona, please send me your mom's information I will surprise her with a phone call. Thank you for watching, God bless! Buon A Petitti P O Box 223 Adelphia, NJ 07710

[@marialatona7753]

@@nonenoneonenonenone Thank you, I will!

[@marialatona7753]

@@BuonAPetitti, thank you so much for your kindness. Your response has brought me to tears. She will be beside herself!

[@13thAllieCat]

@@BuonAPetitti Ahahha u are so incredible. I love that u said this to her. All the love we all feel from you- it fills us up and makes us more loving to those around us!

[@saroscuto]

For 26 minutes I couldn't stop smiling while watching 😍. LEGEND NONNA GINA 😘

[@ultimoguerreiro82]

She does the same for me.

[@steveg8322]

For those in this time of crisis, who desperately need the warmth and affection of an ethnic grandma.❤️

[@mariacosta4463]

💯❤️

[@eckankar7756]

In times when I'm in a crisis or my back is against the wall I head for the kitchen and cook for others. It jump starts my positive energy flow and soon I get the answers I need to get over whatever obstacle had me stymied. For me it's cooking, for others it might be something else. I find great energy in feeding people. I have no family so I feed my neighbors and coworkers.

[@gretidenes1304]

❤❤❤ italian grandma!!

[@paul4586]

Now even more

[@angelagardner3779]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lovinglife419]

I made this and my friends are still talking about it. Wonderful recipe, wonderful person.

[@mystuff2849]

Ciao Miss Gina. I am a 70 year old African American man with a love and passion for cooking/baking. I have recently developed a love of Italian/Sicilian cuisine and have been following several channels but always find myself coming back to Buon-A-Petitti to see how you would prepare it. I enjoy how you treasure and share your connection to your parents/grandparents and delight in the stories you often tell. Please don't stop singing, the joy you express is contagious!

[@DaStrikey]

Singing in remembrance of her father and how happy he was, choked me up so bad. When a father is happy and proud of his children it really is a magical moment. Nonna Gina, your childhood was a precious one, thank you so much for sharing part of your world with the rest of us. My heart goes out to you and your family from the UK!

[@brenda50ism]

It's makes me cry as my father was a mean mean man. Alcoholicand only cared about beating us with a belt, etc.

[@DaStrikey]

@@brenda50ism I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't exactly go through a happy childhood either. My parents thought hitting was discipline especially my dad. I hope you have found time to heal and focus on yourself. Parents like that aren't what shape you, but your own heart and intentions.

[@sharontwombly61]

She is such a delightful person to watch and a wonderful cook. A lucky family to have her, God bless her

[@astronomychick1]

You are such a joy Gina - not only to listen to you sing but to watch you lovingly make things you made when growing up and remembering your family - I wish you could adopt me! 😊

[@bonnieabrs1003]

When I was young my family moved to a small suburban neighborhood. Lots of new friends & cultures! One family was Italian, Neapolitano. Their nana lived a short way aways from us (in little Italy). All day Saturday she shopped & cooked. Sunday her son-in- law went to her place & brought her and all the delicious food to her daughter’s home. After church we always went to see what Momma Icano made for us! All day the food was on the table & anyone who came ate! Her granddaughters had no interest in cooking, but I did, so she taught me a few things. I love your voice & accent & food. It brought me right back to my childhood! I love it so much, all those wonderful times. Gracias!

[@stellastarfield2039]

I made this Gina, for the first time in my life! And I am 76!! It was fantastic!! So so delicious!! Thank you so very much for sharing your love of cooking with us!! God bless you!!💖

[@jimdeane3667]

Oh Gina, singing to your beautiful focaccia bread is my favorite part of the recipe!

[@rrebelo928]

I was born in Portugal and I love to see you you remembered my grandma,I do a lot of your recipes god bless you and your family you are a beautiful lady 😊

[@highcotton63664]

I love everything about this video. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, your stories, your songs, and your love for good Italian food. Bless you Grandma Gina! 🇮🇹 💚🤍❤️

[@lizdag42]

this is what I call Master chef. Professional grandmas teaching us genuine recipes. No fuss ingredients.. Thank you Gina, love your recipes and instructions. What a beautiful voice you have. Your singing made very emotional.

[@DebBadari]

Love everything this lady does, gorgeous old style cooking and lovely Lady , full of great Family stories and kindness, This focaccia I have made many times now, well loved by my Italian/Aussie Family and Friends, delizioso!

[@cindeefoley3870]

Thank you Nonna Gina for the great Focaccia recipe & the beautiful song Oh Marie. I can’t wait to make this.

[@sarah9soue]

Usually when I see a long video I just skip it, but with you Madame it’s time well spent. I encourage you to keep up your good work. You remind me of my own grandmother. God bless you both.

[@shalinisharma6417]

Same here, Nonna Gina's videos are a delight to watch. Time well spent

[@pietjeindegroei6596]

Thank You Italian Grandma it looks delicious. GOD Bless You 💞

[@melze1428]

This is my “Go To” and my first time using this recipe years ago. My adult kids absolutely love it! And sometimes I sing , “Oh Marie!” When I make it!❤ Thank you for sharing your cherished Grandma with us!!

[@elinorshirvanian9546]

by far this is the best Focaccia recipe on youtube always comes out perfect and delicious

[@kalel3791]

Ms. Gina, You are an angel in this hard world. Long may you wave. Thank you.

[@kimemerson8728]

I am an author of fiction and am in the process of writing a new cozy mystery. I've been watching cooking shows on KZbin to get ideas for character development of the "cook" in the mystery. In you, dear Gina, I found the perfect character for the cook. Thank you for warming my heart and giving me hope in the human race.

[@vanessadamiano-rn4qf]

Ciao Gina My family is from Italy and immigrated to Canada after the war. I was born here in Canada. Must say that I have tried many focaccia recipes and all of them good, very good actually but yours is my favorite by far. I have made it several times now and each time it comes out wonderful. My parents who are now 92 and 98 years old enjoy yours the most. God bless you and your family and thank you very much for sharing these wonderful recipes.

[@AP-by6dp]

My mum cried when watching this video seeing how you think of your father all the time, beautiful memories and connection with food ❤ God bless you too 🙏

[@eloisacameron3592]

Thank you for sharing your grandma with us.😘😘😘😘😍

[@daniellebuchanan9614]

From a French woman to an Italian woman. I love you and thank you Gina! God bless you! Arrivederci!

[@nadinea4259]

I just loooove this woman. Every time I see one of her videos she gives me a big smile 😁!

[@gloriakorsgen134]

She’s beautiful and perfect! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you Gina you are a gift from God.

[@carollucci]

I love how Gina uses the simplest tools to cook, like the fork and bowl to mash the potatoes. Nothing fancy, just like my Grandma in the 1950s. No need to buy fancy or expensive appliances. You’re amazing Gina!

[@anniecrawford5911]

I love watching how she works the dough & touches it with her hands. So beautiful. So gentle. Reaching in, going to the bottom, lifting up & turning. It is important to know how to ‘help’ the dough rise. Love that she uses the same plastic & towel to cover. Thanking you for sharing these important steps. She is reliving her memories of her family making this important bread throughout her lifetime. It is a honor that she shares this with all of us. Her prayer over working the dough, her voice telling us how to ‘touch the bottom’ when dimpling. It is the voice of her mother & grandmother. Her song of happiness as the bread cooks. What a beautiful gift. God bless you.

[@chrisj2511]

She raises her hand and speaks just like how my grandma used to. Thank you for sharing dear lady ! ❣

[@charleneh8084]

I was just trying to come up with a new meal to make for our Sunday dinner when your notification popped up. Thank you Grandma! Your the best!!! xoxoxo 😘 Who els loves how she says Olive Olio 😊

[@teresafoxvog7535]

Thank you so much for a beautiful tribute to your papa. I bake with the grandkids any chance I get (not much now, but things will be better someday!). When the dough is 'gramma perfect' i say 'Now we DANCE!' And we dance for our lives and tumble down laughing. Make memories if you don't have your own. Like Gina! We LOVE you!

[@Scout-ff6sh]

OMG. grandma is too cute. I love the way she says olive oil and repeats some instructions twice. love the recipe.

[@donnasmith2926]

I'm making this today! I could listen to her all day.

[@irenecruz02]

Thank you, Gina for sharing the recipe and the love you send with your cooking. I look forward to watching your videos. It is obvious you enjoy life. The world needs more Ginas.

[@violettesiddons7437]

In a world full of chaos, what a wonderful escape to watch you cook and reminisce about your parents and the wonderful memories you have of them. 💕💕

[@bhartisingh3346]

Best Grandma ever Gina You are so precious I love your recipies

[@1503granrey]

Great video as always, love Grandma! She reminds me of my 84 year old Mexican mom who still cooks on old beat up pans and kitchen items and refuses to change. Her food has always been and continues to be excellent.

[@louettesommers8594]

What a precious mama you are to your family. Why in the world would anyone give this a thumbs down???

[@tstorm6121]

Obviously psychopaths.

[@mellisarose5601]

I love when you sing. I’ve adopted you as my grandmother and I just love you so much! This bread looks amazing!

[@trudyd.4169]

I adore this woman and her songs. Thank you dear lady for the recipe, and the song. God bless you.

[@FaithRoss2817]

You are just a beautiful soul!!!! Thank you so much Nona for sharing all your recipes with us. I hope you know how much you are appreciated. May God always bless you & your family.

[@donnadibiase2316]

OMG, I love this woman. We Italians have the most incredible Nonna's 🥰🌹💞

[@terinacook3538]

Gina you make me cry!!! Wish I could give you a hug. When you sing and talk of your family I know how much you must miss them. GOD bless you❤

[@kornfedboy]

Grandma Gina! Grazie mille per il video! This made me smile, something I've really needed. I love good food and this is a wonderful escape from the challenging reality of this current year. Although all my grandparents have been gone more than 30 years, I still miss them. God bless you and your family!

[@willacather986]

I absolutely adore Grandma Gina. I wish she were my grandmother! I've been craving foccacia lately and I will make this soon. I love Gina's stories about Italy and her songs. We all need happy times right now and Gina and her recipes bring me joy!

[@sashabella9546]

I am SOOO excited!!! I made your focaccia today and OH WOW!!!! It turned out ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!! You're techniques and recipes are truly gems of your family history. You're helping SOOO many people learn to love and appreciate the values of making food from scratch again, uncomplicating it and taking the daunting-ness (my new word 😊) out of it. Keep doing what you do...we love and adore you!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@PR-os7vj]

Brought tears to my eyes. My Peruvian-Italian grandpa used to comeback from the bakery on Saturdays, singing like her with a freshly baked foccacia under his arm. So so many years ago, so many dear memories! Wow I miss him so! Thank you Gina and God bless you too💕

[@stevenheong]

I could feel her genuine love and passion when she makes her Foccacia. Grazie, Nonna❤️❤️❤️

[@sofiamartone4525]

I enjoy you so much. I was born in Italy and came ti America when I was 8 years old. now that I am 73 I miss Italy I have never been back. We were a family of 8.. we are down to 5 with my parents gone to. I love to cook but Im not that great like you Gina. You really remind of Italy the way you talk about when you cook

[@marygilbert7766]

I made this today and it was fantastic.....I can not express accurately how much these videos mean to me. Gina makes me so happy, she is a great instructor. Her singing moves my soul. I think I have watched 75% of her videos so far an vow to watch them all ! She makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing your grandma with those of us who miss our own. God Bless !!

[@kayyoung7388]

Thank you for always sharing so much love, especially when you were singing it made me cry. ; ) Love you, love your faith, love your food, love your singing, love everything here.❤️

[@philsy3496]

Each time I watch “grandma”make something she makes me smile. She is a sweetheart! Dio la benedica!

[@mariafusillo4097]

Signora Gina Come sei BRAVA!!!! I love watching you cook and teach the next generation of people who love and enjoy authentic Italian food. My Mom is Nonna Josie and she too had taught her five grandchildren our tradition of Sicilian food! God Bless you and your wonderful family. Abondanza!!!

[@raffaeleamore5046]

You sang one of the most romantic Neapolitan songs beautifully (oh, Marie). I was moved. You are such an angel in cooking and singing. An Italian grandfather. Thanks from Italy.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Hello Gina. Always good to see you. When we get a certain age, it's so good to remember, and better to have someone to appreciate our memories. I love to hear you for your memories while you cook.

[@susanford2388]

Senora you are a treasure. You always bring a smile to my face. My aunt speaks italian fluently, she lived in Firenze for 30 years. She cooks like a Goddess. like you.

[@patricksugrue2319]

Thank you for your most delightful presentation. I would love to cook with you, you make the experience so uplifting and happy. I could hear your Father's joy in your voice, what a great memory filled with love. God bless and keep you shining as a light to the world!

[@mandybarraclough8785]

Well miss Gina. I made it and it was gorgeous, everyone in my family came back for seconds! Thanks again and keep being you, I'm going to be watching all your videos as you are such a treat to watch . BTW I'm in Yorkshire in England 🇬🇧 xx

[@brendadeleon5868]

I just love the way she says "ollivolio" she seems to never get mad....so beautiful!!!!

[@sjc123family]

Gina, Thank you! GOD BLESS YOUR HANDS!!!

[@Nita-th9ln]

Gina, you're such a beautiful blessing from God to watch cook and listen to as you sing. Although I don't have one, you make me feel like I'm in my Italian Grandma's kitchen! I love it! Lol thank you for this delicious recipe. 🙏❤😋

[@briank679]

I love this woman, she is absolutely the best!

[@MSblnde]

I just went to Italy and I am craving focaccia but would only take a recipe from an Italian nonna, and I found my nonna! Grazie Mille! ❤

[@yunengdahl3675]

I thought Grandma was going to start crying when she tasted the piece. It clearly took her back to a very happy time. Thank you

[@aliciadiaz1026]

God bless you Grandma!!!

[@tatianamatache9579]

you feel sad or depressed watch grandma cooking ,bless her heart and her

[@just_russ4633]

I wish I had a Mother like you. Thankyou for the joy and skills.

[@johnpoccia4981]

Being Italian myself well half i love her show i cant get enough of her cooking MANGIA MANGIA and i love when she sings

[@karinthomsen28]

omg- you are the sweetest little grandma ever!!!!

[@Minky-t8z]

My husband and and I are watching her and enjoying her. She is a wonderful cook. God bless her heart.

[@valereehansen4378]

Hello Italian Grandma Gina, just checking in to make sure you are well and feeling really good. I am going to make another Focaccia right after I send you this thank you message. Since I watched this video I have made Focaccia many times. I have altered your recipe slightly by adding fresh garlic slivers into the dough. Also, I started using a ratio of 3/4 bread flour and 1/4 whole wheat flour which gives it an interesting depth in flavor. I have to confess that last week I tried someone else's Focaccia recipe. Absolutely NO good came from that experiment. My hubby made me promise to NEVER EVER again use another Focaccia recipe except yours. He did not have to twist my arm, I wholeheartedly agreed. That's it for now, Gina, I'm off to the kitchen. Wishing you wellness and that The Universe watch over and protect you and everyone near and dear to you, always. Again, many many thanks for this spectacular Five Start Recipe. * * * * *

[@milagarcia2239]

You made me miss my grandma.! May your days be long and happy. i will definitely make your bread. Tks

[@diannasmith7119]

Oooooooooo nonna Gina wish I could smell this focaccia. Your smile warms my soul

[@petarticinovic2710]

I love this woman. God bless.

[@Hegel521]

My father was from Grottaminarda and my mother from Mirabella Eclano, Province of Avellino. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

[@marycerullo8455]

Nice to see someone from Grottaminarda. Both my parents were born in Gesualdo but when they married, they moved to Grottaminarda, where they had a house, and my brothers were born. They were farmers, so I doubt they spent much time in town, however that is where they attended church, purchased what they could not grow or make themselves etc. I am first generation Canadian, living in Toronto, Ontario and have never visited the old country, but plan to take my entire family in a few years time. This region of Italy is especially musical and as the only girl in the family, I remember my father, to my irritation, singing Oh Marie every chance he had. What I would give to hear his lovely voice once again. Good memories.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

I would bet you have a lot of good recipes too....do you share them? Always looking for a good recipe and something different....

[@stormy74blue79]

Whenever Nonna sings as she waits for her food to bake or cook, I cry. Nonna, you make me so happy with your sweet stories and songs. Yes, of course, your papa was happy, that Focaccia is so beautiful looking.

[@susannelson5232]

I lived in Oakland, CA when I was young and we lived in a neighborhood where our neighbors were almost all related Italians. There were two bakeries, Bon Gusto and Genoas, where my father would go and pick up different flavored focaccia and bring home a few slabs for us. It was great with salami and prosciutto. I have tried making focaccia many times but have been unsuccessful but I think if I follow your instructions I might have it turn out to my satisfaction. Yours has the texture with all of the nooks and crannies that I am looking for. Yours turned out beautiful! I loved the beautiful heartfelt song you sang too.

[@daysaurena3502]

Gina do not stop cooking for us. You are a present front God in my life. I love your sweet and humble personality. I want Gina for ever. 💋

[@tkx86]

I need to find an Italian wife. My god I would be in heaven coming home to this sort of cooking. I would melt. Lovely informative information from a lovely woman who has that twinkle and passion for food and breaking bread with others. The best. God bless.

[@Sam-tn7mb]

the fioccia grandma fantastico , but the singing magnificent cheered me up and made my day

[@robertrush6985]

Made yesterday for Sunday dinner. Amazing. Everyone loved it. I love her. She reminds me of my grandmother

[@ohsugar5431]

The nona's were very busy caring for their family. The care and love in preparing the food. I miss watching my nona.

[@SuperShesky]

beautiful nostalgic feeling! you remind me of my Mom❤the bread looked wonderful experience, passion, love talks. Age is not a barrier when it comes to cooking. love you 💖

[@missyretzlaff758]

Love you so much Gina!!! Please never stop sharing your wonderful recipes with us!

[@nisreenmarkho7716]

I can’t tell you how much I get happy to watch you your faith and the sign of the cross and your beautiful voice Lots of love to you my dear

[@vivianvivian4672]

Ms. Gina, as always, you make the most wonderful food. I can't wait to make this; my mouth is so ready. You are one of the highlights of youtube Ms. Gina; your public appreciates you so much. I love you; please take care and stay safe.

[@Lulubelle1480]

Gina, you bring back cherished memories of cooking with my nonna Anna. Thank you!❤

[@aintgonnahappen]

I wanted to chime in and say something practical about this channels recipes - They work and well. I've made a few of her recipes and all have turned out incredible. Try them. Definitely try her Ciambotta or her Zucchini Parmigiana. So far they are all great and she teaches so easily how to make them; the mark of a truly great teacher.

[@sandrashamas8153]

Señora Gina, you're food is so beautiful! When you pulled the focaccia out of the oven and sang your fathers song, a tear came to my eye. Thank you for sharing your gifts from the kitchen with so much love with us all. Mille grazie!

[@user-en4xl9li5f]

How did I never know about this channel. It is now my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful recipes and stories about your life.

[@angelinabologna4930]

My Nonna put the potato in her focaccia, too! The way you talk and the songs you sing, you remind me so much of her. She's my angel in Heaven, now, but watching your videos makes me feel close to her again, God bless you!

[@sweetg12651]

Gina, you just make me smile. I remember hearing my older relatives singing Oh Marie when I was little - long time ago. Love you.

[@FlorenceMaeGUnira]

I love you Grandma . Stay safe always. God bless you . ♥️♥️♥️