Italian Grandma Makes Fresh Basil Pesto

FRESH BASIL PESTO:
10 cups Fresh Basil
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 Garlic Cloves
¼ cup Pinoli (Pine Nuts)
¾ cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, approx.
Salt & Pepper to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@ezrabenavraham2705]

Nonna,, you made me cry, my mother used to sing that song. I haven't heard anyone sing it until I heard you.. God bless you and your family.. I love all your videos.

[@user-yr8bg1sj1n]

Yes she does the same for me (😢)remind me so much of my nonna Godbless her

[@chefmarco6481]

Same for me ❤

[@mztwixed]

Same here. She is adorable. Makes me miss my mother.

[@ndmihm]

Ezra... I LOVE HER!!! I wish I knew the words to the song. Do you? I make all of her goodies... since I found her, my life has changed!

[@nicolelabelle3603]

Niki Dunham-Mihm 66

[@charmainecarraway5413]

I love this grandma so much, we love your new apron!! I am a black woman from down south ( Tennessee) but there is a universal love that only a grandma has and you have it! Please keep making these lovely shows. You’re amazing and I am learning so much from your cooking. I learned how to can tomatoes from you, I will teach my daughter what you taught in your show. Thanks again!

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

@ Charmaine Car... May I please tell you, there is one ingredient you will see in all of Ginas' videos that this food and culture would not thrive without. That is the cheese. We put it in our coffee. PECORINO ROMANO. Can be bought grated or bought in a block and grate it yourself, in bulk or grate over food when eating. If bought in a block it must be kept moist. Wrap it in a damp napkin or cloth and place in a tightly sealed plastic bag - all the air out. Don't let it dry out. There is nothing this cheese is not used with. Literally. You'll see 🌝😋

[@SparrowStockwell]

Charmaine Carraway That’s a lovely comment, Charmaine.

[@sandrahenry8621]

I enjoy watching you cook. You cook with so much love. You have inspired me to start Canning. Grandmothers are so important in this world. When my grandchildren visit, they give us a hug and head to the kitchen.

[@CCHouse-d5d]

Beautiful and kind words Charmaine. Your daughter is very lucky to have you. Keep cooking.

[@nettiesanders676]

absolutely agree ❤

[@sheilah8287]

Your video is not only instructional but brings a culture of Italian food tradition. I never had this experience with my mother who died when I was a teen or my grandmother who I never remember cooking at all. Thank you for allowing us into your home to cook with you (something a lot of us never experienced growing up) and sharing your heritage ❤️

[@mariacasella979]

Wanna know what the best day is?!?!?!When our Nonna Gina makes real,fresh,authentic Italian food,comes with songs,stories,beautiful inside and out!!just wanna hug her!!!!Grazie Nonna Gina 🙏❣️🙏❣️🙏❣️🙏❣️🙏❣️🙏

[@monermccarthy7198]

I'm an Honorary Italian" I love watching these clips. I want to be in the next room listening to her, anticipating how good my dinner will be.

[@allthingscarolyn8482]

How long can you keep in the fridge?

[@JEEROFUKU]

All Things Carolyn Homemade pesto sauce can be kept in the fridge for a week or so. In the freezer you can keep it up to 4 month in airtight container

[@mirvaWK840]

@@JEEROFUKU I do that keep it frozen For longer Time specially for Canadian winter hello from Montreal

[@Stafford-d8u]

Maria Casella love this woman!

[@contessajones5619]

As soon as I hear her singing, I begin to cry. Such a simple woman who gets life. A long life to you, Gina!!!

[@dm9022]

me too !! it reminds me of Nonna Rosa and mother in- law Isabella .... both gone now ... wish i got all their recipes ...

[@lynnfrost7355]

@@dm9022 Me too! Reminds me of my Nonna Dominica so much.

[@jeneaempson6762]

Gina I make pesto and freeze it. How long will it last in the refrigerator. I live by myself and dont use as much as I make

[@michelebarnes8424]

Gina sounds like my father. Love her and Love her even more when she sings🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@luisaestrada6678]

She is a very happy and contented person, very beautiful lady.

[@judithmaddox4186]

Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more. She is a treasure and just watching her show makes me so happy.

[@anniercarney5125]

Gina, you are the sweetest Italian grandma ever. GOD bless you, your family, your home, and all who enter your home. Continue to be blessed.

[@bklynsam]

Dear KZbin. Please get a 'LOVE' button for this page. 'Like' doesn't even come close! Ah, Gina, I'm always SO happy to come home and find an email saying you have a new video up. I don't even remember how I found this channel, but my life has been forever blessed by it ever since, and I will bet every member of your extended family out here agrees. What a radiant light you shine into the whole world! May God always bless you and your beautiful family!! 💖😘 💖

[@vadinhopsc]

You are right. Genovese peolple discoverd two important things: pesto and America (in this order!!). LOL. I use to do pesto at home. A friend of mine says she has to eat it on her knees. And I must say it is just a good imitation, because I can't get the authentic ingredients in Brazil. HAHAHAHA

[@MrDanisve]

@@vadinhopsc Basil you can grow in your window, i do that even here in the arctic Norway :) Nothing like fresh basil. Cheese is the hard part here, but really you can use alot of different cheeses :D A local cheese you have will probably do the work too, just try find a hard salty cheese made from sheeps milk. I often use parmesan since thats pretty easy to get here.

[@vadinhopsc]

@@MrDanisve Hey! We are really far away...and at opposite temperatures. .. well, I've tried 2 times to grow basil in my apartment (in the open services area) and both times it dried down. So I usually purchase it at the supermarket. My daughter has seeded basil in her backyard and it grows beautiful, except that it is not the "foglio di lattuga" (lettuce leaves). I envy the basil shown in the vídeos. Hummmmmmmm! But it is good anyways. Instead of pinoli I use peeled almonds. The best cheese I've found here has been the Vaccino Romano. Very similar to peccorino. Farmers do not raise sheeps here (just a few, and peccorino cheese is too expensive). The final result, as I wrote before, is a good imitation of genovese pesto. Years ago, I prepared pesto for a group of friends. One was my boss. He said "Dude, I used to think I have eaten pesto a lot of times. Now, I've understood that I had never eaten pesto !" I thaught his wife how to do , and she mastered doing pesto. HAHA! Regards from Brasil.

[@MrDanisve]

@@vadinhopsc Hello :D Ahh yea, my brain just assumed ppl have like 20 degrees inside for some reason :P Yea basil does not like temperatures above 32 celcuis so that makes sense. Almonds is a great substiute, made pesto with it once at work when we ran out of pine nuts. Worked great and do not think anyone noticed the difference of our customers. But i bet Ginas basil is more flavorful than the one i grow here at home. Having been in Italy a few times and Genova once, all their vegetables are way more tasty than i get here at home (Probably cause of the right amount of sun, sun is kinda lacking here sometimes) However i have ordered a greenhouse, hopefully that will improve the quality of my vegetables We have lots of sheep, but for some reason we do not milk them and make cheese. Cow milking industry has pushed them out of the milking industry so they are only used for wool and meat now. We used to have cheese from sheeps but not anymore. Have to import from Italy/Greece. So gets abit expensive, but not to bad (Thanks to EU trade) Talking about pesto like this has made me hungry again :P Its allways fun and nice when people really love your food. Cooking for yourself is not the same as cooking for others :D Wish you all the best

[@vadinhopsc]

@@MrDanisve Yup! Climate conditions are indeed different in Brazil. My appartment service area easily reaches 39 - 40 degrees celsius. Poor basil.... And this chat surely makes me want to prepare pesto again. Maybe this saturday.... we are, of course, under several restrictions due to the virus. Let's see what can be done. All the best for you too. Stay safe.

[@Cosifantutte227]

Nonna Gina, You are a bright light in my day. I am inspired by you to work harder and get stronger so I can be like you when I am 80. Thank you for your videos. You are an angel and such a wonderful woman and teacher. God bless you and yours!!

[@mohammedmagd790]

Gina, am watching from Cairo, Egypt. Let me tell you, aside of your delicious authentic dishes, your videos and the volume of pure love in them helped me a lot overcome some very difficult times lately. Thank you for being the Nonna we all wanted to have... hugs, love and kisses from here 🇪🇬

[@ifaith7814]

me too m Egyptian live in the United States , I love Gina a lot God bless her she is so sweet Nonna grandma she is a very happy grandma she is a very lovely personality by nature she reminds me with my grandma same spirit they were a blessing for our generation I love Nonna Gina when she sang from the heart she keeps her life prosper,i wonder how she bakes and does hard stuff God bless her and keep her safe these days with that various all over the world .. I wish her a Happy Easter and keep her good work with high motivation god Bless you, sweet Nona Gina,

[@mohammedmagd790]

Mervat Elias 🇮🇹🥰🇪🇬🥰🇺🇸

[@ifaith7814]

@@mohammedmagd790 yup

[@evelinh6708]

Yes, Mohammed, we all want and need such a Nonna! I pray you will conquer your difficulties! May you be blessed greatly! Greetings from Florida!

[@raquelbu2912]

Me tooooo

[@joybmassa]

I had to stop the video and laugh @6:26...Gina's singing, washing basil, moving the colander and....she STILL spots the errant leaf stuck to the dish drainer! IT'S A NONNA SUPERPOWER!!

[@lashields123]

joybmassa yes!!

[@jiveAt5]

People from Mediterranean are never wasteful because they work very hard for the fresh meat, cheese and vegetables

[@sheilazegarra6246]

I saw the same thing!!!!!

[@PDXGregor]

@@MagaGoddess don't paint Americans with too broad a brush. There are plenty of us who are frugal and appreciate the gift of food enough to not be wasteful.

[@PDXGregor]

Right? She's not going to waste a single thing

[@mariacobos9730]

Like everybody else I cry, you brought me back so many memories. Thanks to God I still have my mom, but because of her health condition she doesn’t cook anymore . she has to depend on people to cook for her, and it Hurts the people that cooks for her do not put the love my mom use to put in the kitchen when she was preparing the meals. thank you for your recipe and The love for your family. God bless you.

[@BH-si7ru]

Your the Italian grandma everyone wishes they had. It looks luscious

[@efrains54]

LivingWildOatsLargely 👍🏼

[@sharonpatterson6770]

Not everyone

[@elizabethcaveze3333]

My grandmother was the same. She spent mostly all day in the kitchen and loved it. Sundays forget about it. Her name was Assunta. Thank you Nona Gina even the smell comes back. Love you. God bless you!

[@PattiFinn]

You’re definitely the Italian Grandma that this Irish girl would love to have!

[@elainemackenzie9651]

Love, love, love this grandma! The Italian accent is just beautiful.

[@tanujatrivedi2662]

Like it very much. Thanx........from India 👍❤

[@taravanmeter326]

I could listen to her all day long...Lovely lady. After looking at several other pesto videos I will jump in just the way she does, after all I've been cooking 65 years myself. Winging it is what we always did, and still do best!

[@gardenmom6180]

My grandparents migrated from Sicily separately, then met in America when my grandma went to work in my grandfather's clothing factory in Brooklyn. They moved to Wilkes-Barre, PA in the 30's to get away from the Mafia control of businesses. My grandparents and their four children (my dad 2nd oldest) are long gone, and us grandchildren are scattered across the country. This brings back such warm memories of Sunday dinners with lots of family around. I make my own pesto, and my adult children request it every summer.

[@lcostantino7931]

Agree, miss mine too... My grandparents settled in Manhattan then to the Hudson VALLEY upstate NY..... I remember doing all this with my Mom n grandma... All gone. 😞 A reminder, enjoy ur family while here.... My grandmother s rolling pin hangs in my kitchen along with special items from my mom. Ex: the wide mouth funnel we used when canning during the summer... N then all the holiday cooking n baking spent in the kitchen.... Miss them. 😥 So enjoy these tutorial s....

[@fatimaalmazidi1263]

Lovely story and memories

[@billgunn5296]

I’m in tears every time I watch, I miss my nana who was from Italy she loved to cook with me! I wish she was here to watch with me..... 😥

[@sandrav9294]

Why did I start crying when she started singing?? 🥺😅❤ Que Dios te bendiga Señora Gina. What an amazing gift to not only her family but all watching her vidoes.

[@anabaratta8171]

Marina marina marina my mother in law used to sing that song .

[@theresadelagarza66]

Me, too! De puro sentimiento!

[@bmguercio]

I grew up with my Nonas living near us and visited all the time. Ho passato molte ore a cucinare e ad uscire in cucina. You bring back so many great memories. Grazie mille per essere te! Possa Dio elargire benedizioni a te e alla tua famiglia.

[@justinea5804]

You should make a cookbook. I can't stop smiling while I watch you cook. Thank you, your amazing!

[@indraniniyogi1914]

I love to watch u cooking....l am from India but love continental cuisine n when you broke into that song Marina Marina l was so surprised because l knew this song as a child from a record that my uncle brought back from Germany 50 yrs back. I loved the song n l almost cried when you sang it. You are a delightful mama Gina bless you.... Sing on n cook on. Love you....

[@moniquevoghel6873]

I love this nice grandma , this soup is like a big meal . Enjoy to see you doing ! Thank you !

[@gregoryaz8406]

We just moved to Arizona, and our basil has been growing like CRAZY! We have so much - we appreciate your help making fresh pesto!

[@Dovey62]

I used to live in Mesa Arizona. My basil was as tall as I am! lol! It LOVES the heat and plenty of water!

[@RubyTwilite]

You can freeze it too! Just drizzle a layer of olive oil on top to seal in the flavor before screwing the lid on. Replace the olive oil layer as you use it.

[@jonejett478]

ME ENCANTA SU ESPÍRITU Y ANIMO Y TANTO AMOR QUE DA GRACIAS 🙏 DE CORAZÓN POR SU ESCUELA QUE VIENE DE GENERACIÓN EN GENERACIÓN SON TESOROS QUE NO PODEMOS OLVIDAR ❤🎉🎉ME ENCANTA SU DELANTAL💃🏻🙏🌟🇨🇴🇺🇸♥️🙏👏👏👏

[@jonejett478]

ME ENCANTA SU ESPÍRITU Y ANIMO Y TANTO AMOR QUE DA GRACIAS 🙏 DE CORAZÓN POR SU ESCUELA QUE VIENE DE GENERACIÓN EN GENERACIÓN SON TESOROS QUE NO PODEMOS OLVIDAR ❤🎉🎉ME ENCANTA SU DELANTAL💃🏻🙏🌟🇨🇴🇺🇸♥️🙏👏👏👏

[@dlehmann8353]

Thank you so much for sharing ...you have no idea how healing it is for us- for those of us who at some point had our nonna in our lives... You bring a smile and warmth to our hearts!

[@annmarietornabene]

I love Gina. She reminds me so so much of my grandparents who were from Palermo, Sicily but moved to Brooklyn when they were young adults. When I watch Gina and listen to her, I feel like she is my own grandmother! Thank you to the Petitti family for bringing so much needed joy to the internet; to the world! Big hugs and kisses!

[@maryoung1596]

I love this lady she reminds me so much of my grandma Miquelita. She loved God,her family, cooking, baking and sewing.

[@charlesfazio2015]

Gina dear Gina...i love you like family...you make me happy all the time.. U make me remember my grandparents..aunts .. uncles ..cousins ... friends and too the pesto... May God. Bless you and your family

[@leosrule5691]

I've only just found this amazing channel and have been binge-watching for past 24hrs. What is fascinating to me is watching vids from 2015 - when Gina was due to turn 80 in Sept - she barely speaks any English. But by 2017-18, she speaks it pretty good AND looks at least ten years YOUNGER.!!! And i absolutely love hearing her stories about Italy & her parents, and hearing her songs.💗 What a truly amazing & gifted woman and I feel blessed that you all decided to share her with me.💐💝🤗 Thank you and God bless!!

[@aprilmorrison7233]

I have recently discovered Grandma Gina's cooking. I enjoy her so much and cannot wait to try these recipes. It is so heart warming to watch her. Nowadays it's great when we can find love and kindness and learn great authentic Italian recipes at the same time. Many thanks to you Gina!

[@lawanaduque7671]

I just love Nonna Gina so much!! Your family is so blessed to have such a remarkable woman in your family and she is equally as blessed to have such a caring family who loves her so much!! I got teary-eyed listening to her singing. I grew up with my Mom and Aunt cooking and they were always singing. They taught me many songs at an early age and they spoke broken english, mixed with a little Italian. I miss them so much. God bless Nonna Gina and her beautiful family!!

[@MO-zz4hg]

I honestly enjoyed the singing the most😂 it makes me feel so nostalgic even though I’m from japan🤣🌈 I wish I had Italian granma!!!!

[@dianabrown3671]

we can adopt her

[@heythere8917]

Be proud that you’re poc not some white descendant.,

[@emilyantiqua]

Hey There that’s pretty racist

[@heythere8917]

Emily K sweetie, poc can’t be racist

[@bella23019]

I cried when she was singing reminded me of my grandma who used to sing like that . She’s a beautiful lady .

[@hoover3433]

Thank you for sharing your video. My family is Italian and my Grandparents immigrated from Calabria. My grandmother use to sing all the time. It did make me cry when you were singing such wonderful memories. Your family will love these videos along with your subscribers wow 564thousand! Grandma is famous. Hugs and God Bless

[@believe8042]

God bless her... her sweet happy personality keeps her young... keep singing Nonna Gina... thank you for sharing :-)

[@jodifinnegan8797]

I want to hit the thumbs up 10 times when Gina sings!! ❤ I love the recipes too.

[@haydeevega474]

I hope when I get to be your age, I'll be as happy as you are.

[@grnkosi6362]

I just love her

[@barbarasorrells8474]

Italian grandma Gina, I love you! You bring a smile to my lips and joy to my heart. Thank you so much for showing us your cooking skills. You are the best!Love you love you love you! Thank you thank you thank you!❤❤❤

[@eyeful_glimpse9486]

This Grandmother is the sweetest!!! ❤️ her singing is a gift to the world!!

[@elainedriscoll1355]

She is so lovable she reminds me of my Nana

[@KoncadeGaming]

I am not Italian but she is a national treasure, subscribed, Nona = Legend

[@michelebeasley8036]

I enjoy every video Gina produces. Brings back memories of my Nona. May God and his angels bless her with a healthy long life with many more videos to come.

[@mammatsseedtotable4763]

My goodness! That basil washing ritual with the "Marina" song was spiritually cleansing. On point and such a beautiful pesto! Bravo!

[@rhondadotynance5880]

Who doesn’t love you, Nonna Gina. I’ve stayed up until 3 AM watching your magic. My daughter’s favorite food is Italian; thanks to you, I can make it. From start to finish I love you, and all your recipes. My best male friend is from Roma; he use to sing for Pope John Paul in Sistine Choir. He’s living and entertainer of the year (for years), in Texas. God bless you and your beautiful family. Keep singing!

[@robertsilka4073]

I love to watch Gina cook and sing. We need to learn the simple things of life are the best

[@SpiritsDancer]

I just love her! I love learning to cook from her and the bits of Italian culture thrown in. Bless her for many years to come.

[@sewalways9331]

My family immigrated to the US when I was eight years old. So I grew up without my grandmothers nearby. But, I remember my paternal grandma teaching me how to crochet when I was seven. And my maternal grandmother letting me help her in the kitchen when I was seven also. Because I lived with her between seven and eight years of age when my parents migrated, she had the most impact on me and cooking and sewing is how we bonded. I’m a grandmother now myself and Nona Gina brings back wonderful memories of my early years. When my grandchildren visit, I try to share my cooking with them and try to make happy memories they will remember when I’m gone. While I’m not Italian, the wonderful grandmother memories transcend borders and where we come from. These bonds are an amazing part of our lives. And cooking and eating together seem to make memories that are unforgettable. Thank y9u Nona Gina for your wonderful recipes, songs and for awakening the memory of loving times with my grandmothers.

[@stevieg4201]

Nonna, I’ve been making pesto my whole life, but I watch the video just to see you talk and sing, I enjoy watching you. Dio ti benedica Nonna 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹

[@MaryWehmeier]

Love seeing you make Pesto my way too. I freeze mine so I have it all year around. I've been lucky this year the basil has grown so well! Thank you Momma Gina!

[@arbancito5049]

Mary Wehmeier I freeze in ice cube trays then zip bags. Keeps a year or more. Yes, it discolours a little, but no worries for cooking.

[@michelletribble7327]

we've had way too much rain this year my basil is spindly and yellow - wet feet I think. I try again next season I guess.

[@DulceN]

I just found this channel and I’m not only loving this lady’s recipes, but also how she mixes Italian with her heavily accented English. It cannot get more authentic!!!

[@prettykoka9507]

Buono

[@gn7690]

I love you Nona Gina! Your singing, and your sweet style just warms my heart. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your sweet memories. Bellissima!

[@heathermaravola2901]

Oh my gosh, I love her! I can feel the love she puts into the food. I could watch her cook and listen to her tell stories and sing all day long. Can't wait to learn more.

[@elysamonserrate3203]

Hello Gina, I feel like I’m standing in the kitchen with you when you cook. I love when you share your memories of your family and when you lived in Italy. God bless you

[@kurtissales]

I wish I could like this video more than once, I look this video up every year when my basil is ready. Making it one last time this season, getting harder to choose who will get some. Everybody wants it.

[@neebeeshaabookwayg6027]

dear gina! and family! thank you for this wonderful 'pesto time' ... thank you for SINGING... just now, this morning-- you have made my day, very very happy... i will go through my day, with joy in my heart, just from having watched you share this with up--and-- FOR SINGING... :) *is is cold here, and snowed a bit here, this morning-- you just made it 'warm' here ... god bless, love and prayers to all of you! PS: am so glad that i just found you, in time, before i tried to make my pesto (which i have been hoping to do, for this last 6 months!) and NOW can learn to make pesto by watching these 'lovely green leaves' , MIXED by you... and, not-- from a dry cook book, of pictures, :)

[@pottersjournal]

I just came for the recipe and wasn't expecting the song. What can I say. Grazie, grazie, grazie Nonna Gina. And the basket what a great reason to have and use. For me too pottery I have and use made by people I've known is most meaning full for the memories. Grazie Nonna Gina.

[@patashcraft2853]

I'm just now watching this. My basil is still growing like crazy and I knew Miss Gina would know what to do. Sweet lady. Thank you.

[@sunnyhailey249]

A Grandma singing while she cooks! Makes my heart smile ❤❤❤

[@russellrobinson505]

Love you Grandma Gina!💕 Thanks so much! Love the apron too! You make this world a better place!😊

[@miriamspandereta]

I love this video! Not only do you get lovely Nonna Gina’s recipe and sage kitchen advice, but then she sings a beautiful Italian song! ❤

[@maryjoymenor9742]

I love more to watch this grandma her way of cooking coz i know it is all authentic and she learned from her granny as well..thanks for the video..love u grandma..

[@m.katherinelamont1873]

I made pesto the day after I watched this, my basil was ready. As I was washing the basil I had grandma Gina singing in my head. I love you!

[@rimabarakat8838]

My favorite grandma.

[@natalialopes719]

Talk about perfect timing! I have a slew of Basil in my garden and was just trying to figure out what to do with it. Now I know thank you so much

[@ElizaDolittle]

@@BAMA-2019you are strange

[@rennierad]

@@BAMA-2019 weirdo

[@SD-fk8bt]

@@BAMA-2019 crazy fool.

[@JodBronson]

@@BAMA-2019 - Bipolar kicking in! Did you drink your meds today? 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@JodBronson]

@@ElizaDolittle - *Make the Pesto and dump it on his Bipolar head! It will be Pesto Bipolar!* 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@susanweiler4948]

I love this video! I’m not Italian but her beautiful singing brought tears to my eyes! Reminds me of my own mother & grandmother cooking for family & friends! Love comes through no matter your ethnicity.💕

[@aliciakurtz6789]

What I would give for a video of my Grandmother cooking in the kitchen singing some of her sweet little songs to me occasionally looking over at me and smiling. It’s a memory that has always stayed pictured in my mind even after 20 years. So much time I doesn’t with her in the kitchen all the way up to one of her last times when she knew she was very sick. She said to me as she was pulling a Turkey from the oven” well kiddo are you ready to take over. Think this may be my last Thanksgiving dinner I cook” she was getting right she passed away 13 months later. I took it over, only having one time cooking Thanksgiving for her. I miss her very much!! I appreciate your videos, cooking, singing, cleanliness, gives me smiles and precious moments I can remember. Thank you!!

[@rebekahleskiw7879]

I have German heritage but when I hear you talk about memory it makes me want to cry. Just love your channel

[@maribelmorales2808]

Aside from the good recipes I Just LOVE LOVE watching her. She is like the Grandma I wish I had growing up!

[@diannemarshall4078]

Love when Grandma sings her heart is beautiful and her cooking lesson are fantastic. We need more like her in the world.

[@wonder313]

I'm binge watching and can't stop, it's 1am.. You are so delightful. I love your videos. and I love you. Thanks you so much for talking, singing, teaching and cooking! God Bless

[@keep_it_real_1]

What is there not to like..for goodness sake, these videos are lovely, great recipes and a fabulous lady..why watch it then give a dislike..just go and don't come back...we all love Gina ❤️❤️❤️

[@casualobserver3145]

I fell in love with Grandma Gina almost immediately. Oh, to follow her around in the kitchen for a couple of weeks!!!

[@cblair8501]

Tonight I made homemade pesto for the 1st time using this recipe. My basil plants were booming & I had more than enough. It's amazing! My husband went on & on! Thank you so much, love your videos, they make me feel happy.

[@aliciagonzales4700]

Hola Señora Gina, esperaba que usted hiciera este video, me encanta concinar con el albahaca y me encanta tambien todas sus recetas estoy enemorada de la gastronomia de Italia y de Italia tambien, encontrarla a usted me hizo aprender como cocinar la comida italiana. Dios la bendiga y me encanta cuando se pone a cantar en sus videos.

[@vanessamaiato3894]

Love you grandma. You remind me of my father in law who passed away a few days ago. When you sing that song, I hear him singing also and I cry. God bless you grandma Gina. I never met you but I love you.

[@aldonapolitano5979]

When I was a kid I used to play Marina on my accordion. That was over 60 years ago. I cried some happy tears when I heard you sing it. Thanks.

[@carab.8616]

You bring joy to my heart Nonna Gina!!😃😘Thank you for your memories! I love you and the apron!

[@lindacalannio1110]

Love watching Gina. Makes me proud of my Italian heritage. Brings me back to my dear friend Bessie.

[@halledarjean5745]

Gina: Do you like my new apron? Me: *nods furiously*

[@elainebrown853]

Watching you cook and share your singing brings me to a very happy place. I was raised in a Sicilian home and miss the culture of my childhood, so lost in my world today. I learn and enjoy your recipes and your loving style of presenting them. Thank you for giving to all of us from your heart. You bring out in me the part that makes me feel so at home. From Elaine in Fort Pierce, Florida.

[@lauradibiase4819]

ciao Gina sei bravissima.Non hai dimenticato l'amore che si ha in Italia per la cucina. Quando ti guardo mi sento in famiglia. buona giornata laura

[@amenhop]

"They hava space ... sometimes they look lika they grow a little bit." 💖 Sheer love for Gina! My 2 Italian grandmas have passed but when I watch these videos I become a child in the kitchen, watching and smelling magic🍅

[@inmage]

I absolutely love watching her videos. I look forward to trying her recipes, and I LOVE it when she sings. Thank You to whoever got her to do these videos.

[@amae54]

I Love her ! She brings me so much joy .

[@marionmonroe8037]

I love her!!! Singing in the kitchen is such a cheerful vibe!🤍

[@THESECRETEVE]

I feel overwhelming hearing the song and I love when you start talking all those stories. I never had chance to feel what's grandma love 's like, I guess this is what it's to have a grandma in kitchen, teaching you cook with love.

[@queenbilquis8167]

I love her...She Sings from her heart!!

[@elim.4579]

This is one of the best channels that I’ve found on KZbin ❤️

[@BlindLemonFishStix]

When she started singing, I fell in love with her. She is a treasure. Brava!

[@brigittesutmuller4060]

Oh how beautiful you sing this song. I am born in Germany and I heard this song when I was a little girl 👧 in the sixties… Thank you dearest Gina❣️❣️❣️Tante mille grazie 💋🍀💐 Sending you and all your loved ones lots of love from the heart of Tulipland (the Netherlands 🇳🇱) 🥰😘😘😘🥰 with loving care and gratitude, Brigélla❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 PS: thank you for being who you are, it feels like an honor to be your student 👩‍🎓

[@sedikharoutonian8158]

Grandma I just adore you so much. You truly remind me of my Mother. ❤️ Please don't stop shearing your sweet beautiful memories Oh And I love to here you singing, praying. I LOVE YOU LIKE I KNOWN YOU FOR YEARS YOUR A JOYFUL SOUL AMAZING MAMA.❤️❤️❤️❤️ I remember to. ❤️

[@dinaj3326]

I love you Gina, you are too cute :-) I love your apron and your stories about your life. Thank you for the recipe. Sending you much love and blessings~ xxoo

[@ginabaladeesh9410]

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[@rociothompson8030]

Beautiful voice. Really enjoyed all her videos and her personality. She is so genuine. Thank you for teaching us.

[@spyce1102]

I was not expecting her to sing this song; My daughter and I were just sitting here listening to the video and then she busted out with the song that has my daughter’s name!! Hahaha 😂 That was so AWESOME!! I love this channel even more!! Thank You

[@jimenada]

"Marina, Marina, Marina Contigo me quiero casar." I remember singing the Spanish version to that song when I was a little child. It was quite popular around here (Argentina) a couple of decades ago. Greetings lovely Gina!

[@ElizaDolittle]

Oh wow, I did not know they had a Spanish version! That's great!

[@countryrose763]

Popular in the Italian districts in Canada too. I remember hearing it as a child

[@cpidon74]

Grandma Gina; My wife and I love you! You remind me of my childhood friend's grandma on Saturday when she would cook. We would always stop by because Grandma would feed us. Your recipes are down to earth and my wife loves how you say "This is how I make it, you can do how you like." Please keep giving us recipes from Italy. GRANDMA recipes are ALWAYS the best!!!!

[@younglee4879]

What a wonderful lovely cut grandma!!💞 Yes it’s so true that our life is full of memories.

[@antoninofederico2592]

God Bless America and all the Grandmothers like Nonna Gina !

[@mistyriennett5902]

Wonderful! Thank you for this recipe. I have so much basil in my garden and my husband is Italian. He absolutely loves pesto. Thank you!.

[@Womanwithblackdog]

I'm not sure my pesto will be as good without the song. So I think I am going to play your video as I make this lovely pesto. 😚

[@shywiz1543]

Same. Hearing her sing is so wholesome.

[@patriciaworrell466]

Love love love me some Gina cooking and singing ….. always makes my day💕💕💕

[@kathleensaenz4717]

Great idea!!! ❤⚘

[@elizabethschroder8034]

So happy you sang!! Thank you for sharing Mama Gina 💗

[@imartinist]

A solid step by step with no jump scenes and storytelling!!! Yes 👏🏾

[@helengarbenis5992]

I love to hear you sing you have such a nice voice. 😊

[@simonbodycoat5269]

Nonna Gina - Ciao from Perth Western Australia. You remind me of my high school best friends mum - doesn’t matter where around this world you now live, you clearly remain Italian at heart. I used your fabulous recipes for potato Gnocchi and fresh basil pesto this evening for the family and both were gorgeous! I have not made gnocchi from scratch before this evening and love that anyone can follow your simple instructions and cook a great dish. I cannot wait to try one of your other recipes.

[@Patriot1459J]

One Hard Working Lovely Lady Grandma Gina. What a gift you are

[@tuheshugordon6250]

I love hearing her grandmother talk; and the cooking wow!! I could watch this video over and over again :)