Italian Grandma Makes Minestrone Soup

COOKBOOK: "Cooking with Grandma Gina" is available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
Recipes in cookbook are based on videos released prior to March 2021.
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8 oz Dry Cannellini Beans
3 cloves Garlic
2 Bay Leaves
Olive Oil
1 Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups Celery, chopped
2 cups Carrots, chopped
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 Potatoes, cubed
1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
½ tsp Oregano
1-2 qts Water as needed
2 large heads Escarole, rough chop
8 oz String Beans, blanched
1 cup Ditalini Pasta, or your favorite soup pasta
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
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!

[@luisfelipediniz8936]

Is it just me or does everyone else watch Gina with a smile from ear to ear?... Gina, you're adorable.. Stay beautiful

[@WhisperOfTheThunder61]

Me too🤣👍

[@tiachandler5350]

Yes I smile every single time no matter if I’ve watched the video twice and I’m showing it to other people as well she reminds me of my Nona so much love her so much

[@mariajosemunoz9518]

Su ik km

[@kaylaoctober]

I only found her YESTERDAY And subscribe right away.. I’m hooked lol she is cute.

[@linaprevitera4348]

Love her she is like my nonna

[@narvelancoleman3813]

I am a African-American Grandma; with two beautiful sainted Grandmothers of my own....but I am now claiming Mother Gina as my Italian Grandma! God's Best Blessings on Her and Her Family!

[@theclapaolini4322]

Gina we even get a serenade and the cooking lesson you are a joy.GOD BLESS YOU !!ANGELS BLESS YOU THIS IS OCTOBER THE month of the rosary pray for us.

[@doniellestenson3502]

Nonna Gina I love you.This soup.This winter.

[@corettejones]

I LOVE her cooking videos, remind me of my great grand, grand and my own mom, with different accents but the skills, talk (no defined recipes) and regular pots utensils, tips on the side, breaking out in song, GOOD home folks ARE the same regardless of color creed nationality etc, Italia Mama makes my day! Now I need to carry on the traditions! 😆🥰😘

[@bonniebogdanska2348]

PSALM. 83. ALL. JW .ORG. JOSHUA. 1 . 8 . YOU BE HAPPY. FOREVER = AMEN.

[@carriemartinez2933]

Nonna Gina is an absolute blessing from God!!! She is a national treasure for both the U.S. and Italy 🇮🇹!!!

[@robbienorton9522]

She sings Ave Maria to keep the time for sauteeing the onions. I'm guessing her grandmother taught her than and it's a family tradition...just beautiful!

[@M.Sh.L]

She has such a clear voice to sing.❤

[@tonymusolino2369]

Gina is one of a kind. Her family is very blessed to have her. Thank you for sharing her with us. And when she sang “Ave Maria” OMG…😃

[@Koldeman]

You know, I think one of the greatest assets of YT is that some of the most interesting & entertaining vids aren't the highly polished, professionally produced ones but simply watching a home cook, a local mechanic, a regional artist, etc. post their passion for our enjoyment. This is a case in point. Thank you for this, I love it!

[@carolmatthews5484]

What is escarole

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@carolmatthews5484 As I understand,kind of similar to Lettuce,but with more Spice to it..of course u could get away with Spinach..but is more true to the recipe!

[@jerryoshea3116]

Gorgeous...I love this,no meat necessary..Add some some cheese&bread.. Extremely Healthy and filling....Gina is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jaimesegui3310]

@@jerryoshea3116 ?

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@jaimesegui3310 Why the ??

[@gabriellachavez1891]

It is sad! But those who don’t appreciate it is because they never knew the blessing of having good home made food, made with the loving hands of a mother or a grandma , to share and enjoy with loves ones, and the experience stay with you forever. Love you and your cooking Gina. There is always something to learn ❤️🙏🏻

[@mariathies6314]

Just love to see this video .this grandma making this delicious soup..💕

[@grunyonthoughtsfromagrunt8264]

I know Grandmas rock. They are one of Gods best inventions.

[@srecko.vladetic]

Bosanski lonac je NO1=*****

[@carlooblomov4255]

@@mariathies6314 As Gina says: 'Some people, they like a little, some people they like a lot, some people they don't like nothing!" I guess hie refers to the thumbs down crowd. This is life, goddammit! open your eyes, hearts and minds.

[@ninagerulski8832]

It's also sad because there are so many recipes in my family that I don't know how to cook. How fortunate is her family and how fortunate are we that these recipes, that are made with love, will be with us forever! Grandma Gina rocks!! 💞

[@zaalshomemade8963]

She is a wonderful and beautiful grandma

[@nadydee854]

I am French and speak English very badly, but Gina I adore you and I understand everything you say! Before I was old enough to go to school, my working mother left me all day with an Italian nanny married to a spanish man. My nanny's name was Maria. So, hearing you speak with the italian accent of my beloved nanny, and then sing Ave Maria, it warms my heart Thank you very much Gina. Thank you for your recipe and thank you for your naturalness.

[@elainewilson5446]

She has such a beautiful spirit about her and what a fabulous cook she is! God Bless Gina!

[@giuseppinabotta7488]

Nonna Gina è originaria della regione Puglia o Basilicata? Parla inglese con accento meridionale!! È simpaticissima e brava!! Un abbraccio a nonna Gina.

[@lesleymoore212]

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[@bettyb1313]

When she sings you have no idea the joy it brings to my heart. My grandma passed away many years ago she was just like MaMa Gina. Spoke just like her! If i close my eyes it takes me back to a time of happiness... My grandma taught me everything about cooking and while cooking gave me so many seeds of wisdom i now plant the fruit of those seeds in my daughter!

[@jimbojet8728]

Betty Pickle well done, sounds good.

[@SuperiorRobyn]

That's so precious

[@lisafleury2168]

My Grandmother was first generation- from Poland. She spoke English so much like Gina. It speaks to my heart. Thank you, Gina!

[@ranavisnja]

I also had a granma like her. Beautiful, real, tough ladies and marvellous cooks!

[@Differentmoons444]

I can relate to this %100

[@consciousbeing1188]

Is it just me or does everyone else watch Gina with a smile from ear to ear?... Gina, you're adorable.. Stay beautiful!

[@larrybrower5947]

I made your Minestrone Soup. It was delicious.

[@sarahacosta6641]

I do, too! Big 'ol grin on my face! Can't help it! ☺

[@Vinnybrain]

I think a lot of us who grin and smile when we hear her singing and warm up to her so much it's because many of us lost our grandmothers, they passed on or situations change and so whether your grandmother was an old Italian woman , mine was an old Mexican woman , and I'm white....but now that doesn't reallly matter... it brings CoLOr !! Maybe this grandma is alot like Grandma we missed the opportunity to stand beside her at the stove and watch cook the watch her methods and procedures so when we get to sit by her, .... it's an opportunity to make up for time that we lost with her own Grandma's she sure is lovable very sweet and I sure do love the way she does Ave Maria! The minestrone soup, I'm going to give that one a try excellent !!... she's got a lot of good ones and boy.. her family was smart getting her in front of a camera and laying some of the stuff down for the rest of the world to appreciate her beautiful ways....thank you very much for sharing your grandma's Love of Cooking!!!

[@ElizaDolittle]

you just made me realize that I was smiling throughout the entire video!

[@catzlady.8189]

Yes. She is a treasure. I wish we all could have such a lovely grandmother like her. The world needs more Ginas.

[@theonefourfour]

Made me emotional Avé Maria played at my mothers funeral mass. She was very traditional. I am not Italian but our cultures are very similar. Such a beautiful lady

[@katrinat.3032]

Same. My father sobbed while Ave Maria was sung at my mother’s funeral.

[@railbuilderdhd]

The soup warms the heart as much as the soup warms the body.

[@dedalus4153]

I'm an American chef trained in Italian / French cuisine with a Mexican heritage. In Mexico we do not soak our beans. My professional training always taught me to soak the beans. What I learned from this video was to add aromatics to the beans while they soak... makes total sense. Grazie Nonna Gina

[@olchat2012]

Los frijoles, los parrales, los porotos, las habichuelas, los gandules, las judías, etc. Tantos nombres para un platillo tan sabroso oiga ! I sometimes soak my beans overnight so that they take less time to cook in the morning and, I oftentimes use epazote for flavoring... oregano and chile colorado (chile de ristra) is optional.

[@kerryshultz9766]

I picked that up too, adding the garlic and bay leaves. She is delightful 💜.

[@kerryshultz9766]

And another thing she grows her own food👏. We really need to do it right now.

[@mildredlane3717]

I did not see her add any thing to the beans while they soaked. Please explain. thank u also tell how u cook your beans w/ out soaking

[@dedalus4153]

@@mildredlane3717 It's at the very beginning starting @ about 25 seconds. She tilts the pot up and you can see dried bay leaf and three cloves of garlic.

[@alessandrocoopman9135]

I'm Italian. We think that cooking is a paramount part of life. Life without cooking is like love without kisses....even in 2020.....When you come home after a full day of work, meetings, emails and customers yelling at you, you just start cooking and you feel alive, you feel like human....maybe just an egg, but try and do it.....

[@sandraelliot7260]

Her song is a blessing for her family, AND a timer for sauté of onion and garlic! What a treat to find this dear Grandma!! EVERYone should have one !! God bless Gma Gina and all she inspires!!

[@dlola4326]

Unfortunately nowdays people doesn’t appreciate cooking anymore. I’m the same as you.

[@doniellestenson3502]

The Ave.Holy Mother bless our Nonna Gina.

[@saspass8854]

Thats true..cooking can be therapeutic in my personal view knowing what you put in your body is vital and healthy and value for money

[@Lunatix246]

@@saspass8854 I always take my time with the prep and kinda trance out whilst doing it. It definitely is therapeutic. I couldn't do it as a job, like being a full time chef, though.

[@sayhi2rose]

She’s adorable. Every time she adds an ingredient she repeats each 3 to 9 times. You can hardly miss it.

[@chrislaplant8748]

I just made this soup for the 4th time. It is so good I just can’t stop eating it. I hope you continue cooking forevermore.

[@melinda6024]

Gina is my role model! Now I know why Italians live longer.

[@io1681]

Right. Italian Cook Is the best all over the world! Love from Florence 🇮🇹

[@2095388081]

How can anyone put dislike to this beautiful women! I love you grandma Gina❤️

[@tracimortagua8025]

I was thinking the samething!!!

[@ninacarol3418]

I wondered the same

[@minniemouska4320]

It is some twisted millennials out there.Nonna Gina is a treasure,..

[@carlyonparker168]

This was wonderful I an make this

[@whippiehippie4811]

Thinking maybe they never had homemade soup they think soup only comes in a can

[@ellenjolley]

Gina don’t change a thing! Your love for cooking, your family, your friends and your countries, past and present just lift our spirits! Keep singing, keep cooking, keep sharing…God bless you Nonna.. ..

[@leadfoot1229]

I love her, when she sang, I cried. She is wonderful. I hope she keeps cooking. I love her recipes. ❤️

[@picketfence2028]

How do I know this is a great recipe? My husband is Italian and I made this soup for dinner tonight he took the first bite and started crying. Thank you darling I'll be watching!

[@JT-xd9uc]

I love soup, especially vegetables. No meat is fine w seasoning ofcourse, he he I wished I can understand the singing deal, he he but it's ok sounds good..

[@AK-706]

J T crying! Wowwwwep

[@MrButicao]

Yes, this is the type of food that is hard not to cry when eating. It's heavenly!

[@Binka76]

Picket Fence wow 😟

[@picketfence2028]

@@Binka76 He always talks about Nonninas' minestrone soup but I could never seem to get it right until now! He said, " your love for me reminds me of my nonnas love for me in making minestrone just like hers". My darling feels as lots of others do, that cooking for them is an act of love, as indeed it is. ♡

[@melissasw64]

"if you no like, you no put!" love love love

[@dr.physiker9930]

If you no like, you No pour!

[@NightOwl222]

I ❤ that!👍

[@Blaze-yk1zw]

😂😂 Love this woman!

[@melissasw64]

@Lily White Don't you love her? I live by that motto now. I no like, I no put. Easy.

[@phoozchic]

"Somma like..somma don't like" ...we love!

[@annahorn6691]

I am so happy I just received Gina's cookbook today. I started to watch her awhile ago. I loved her the first time I saw her. She reminds me of my grandmother. The way she acts and especially the way she cooks. I am 73 years old now and lost my grandmother in 1986. I am so going to enjoy your cookbook, it will be like grandma is there with me again. BTW my grandmother taught me to cook. Please keep well sweet lady, and keep cooking. I will be watching ❤

[@tinac8706]

Gina, as someone whose parents are Italian, I can not tell you how much I have enjoyed this. Thank you!!!

[@eagleeye2300]

Cutest woman ever...Has convinced me that everyone needs an Italian Grandma...

[@davidoickle1778]

Agreed!

[@soniadavid0110]

Paulabella Agee

[@soniadavid0110]

David Oickle agree

[@logan5326]

Paulabella ...YES!!!!

[@cschulz9865]

I spent two summers with mine, straight from the village of Venafro. Her voice/accent is so comforting to me. She's got my grandmother's voice, those cute little hands. She even walks like my grand mom. The garden, with the fig tree the tomatoes, cucumbers. My grandmom had grape vines, too. Red and green grapes.

[@miguelter]

My mother in Argentina, made minestrone soup while singing religious songs (the hymn to San Nicola Pellegrino, protector of the city of Trani, Puglia). What can I do to hold back the tears watching Grandma Gina?

[@chellepatino1675]

I am crying too!!!

[@Linda-zd4ec]

Indeed.

[@icecreamlover4992]

Why hold them back?

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

This is similar to welsh broth but you add a little stewing steak.i loved smell in kitchen my poor mum trying to feed 7 kids even baby had it strained into a bottle.I MISS YOU MUM R.I.P LOVE YOU SO MUCH UK

[@almerindatavared6203]

Que delícia .

[@donate1sttt]

Nothing finer but to watch Grandma Gina and celebrate this day 12/22/22 Xmas around the corner. Just makes us smile listening to her beautiful warm voice. I've been watching her channel for years and keep coming back simply to feel love. Sometimes around holidays people are alone and feel like they have no one. Gina just brings you in and fills your ❤️ heart like an angel

[@ChosenChalice420]

Her accent is so breathtaking!!!😍😍😍💙💙💙👏👏👏🤌🤌🤌

[@jannieling3185]

When I first heard she talk .... I couldn’t stop smiling. When she start singing.....I got tears in my eyes.

[@Damian.D]

Same here... So precious!!! 🤗

[@asmayttesfay2355]

Me too

[@ms-jl6dl]

The soup looks great,so does grandma, but that's pathetic...

[@sandramysliwiec7]

I couldn’t agree more. She’s really a special person. I just love her. 🙏🏻💜

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

We used to say this prayer before we ate: Bless us, O Lord, and these, thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[@Ben-vk4us]

So did we! Wonderful memories at grandmas on Sunday. Italian grandmas are the greatest. It's all about food and family. I am only half Italian but honestly, my best memories are at my Italian grandma's on Sunday with all my Aunt's Uncles and cousins. And Gina is just like my grandma that I remember. Spoke just like her too. I'm 80 and still have vivid memories.

[@jimbojet8728]

GizmoFromPizmo what bollocks! Ha ha!

[@Eyes2C.]

Amen! 💖

[@lhanso20]

GizmoFromPizmo us too!

[@patnigro8148]

GizmoFromPizmo Say the same prayer👍

[@joedirt60]

I wish I had had a grandmother like her! 😊

[@t.b.8818]

Wonderful lady. I was mesmerized watching her construct this soup. Of course her Italian accent was a real highlight. What a treasure she is. So inspiring!

[@suenutt7627]

I want me a Nonna Gina. What a joy, and she sang the most wonderful Ave Maria.

[@ayneegitaneh1900]

😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@joycedowuona8079]

What should a vegan eat in the. Morning

[@fasteddy4077]

This woman makes me want to cook more often. She’s a joy to watch

[@soniadavid0110]

Edward Quinones 👍🏻❤️right!

[@joypierce9968]

Bella Mama

[@joypierce9968]

Bella Mama Just like home.....

[@soniadavid0110]

Joy Pierce 👍🏻❤️

[@randywilliams9531]

I just love to hear her sing while she's cooking

[@donna5499]

What a Sweet Lady, she brings happiness to my eyes. May God Bless you Sweet Gina Hugs Januari Seattle Wash

[@jeanettequesada8979]

OH my, she made me cry when singing Ave Marie. So beautiful.

[@aliginestra7554]

omg, me too!

[@dianeoneill5442]

Such a lady to watch makes cooking enjoyable 💕

[@dianeoneill5442]

Makes life great to see her singing and be happy that’s a good Italian lady💋

[@dianeoneill5442]

Coming over for dinner save me a plate😃

[@anitastebbins1338]

Same here, she's beautiful

[@littlewoodimp]

I have an eating disorder and live alone, fairly isolated, so there's no one here to give me the kick I often need. So I watch KZbin cooks. I have to say first that I wish I'd had a Grandma or Mother like Gina (oh how different life would have been!!). Secondly, I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try. Not just because soup is a good thing for freezing, but it's easy to digest and not too onerous to make. Having this lesson from Gina was a pure delight, as others have said you can't stop yourself from smiling. What a lovely warm soul she is! I'm adding the ingredients to my shopping list right now and I'll give it my best shot, though I can't promise to sing to my food. Thank you for a lovely cooking lesson Grandma Gina 🥰

[@jopacrisha]

Yeah... sing while cooking... 🙂

[@susanolson3611]

Play music and sing! It lightens the load, have a glass of wine with it and you will soon be smiling. I too am a loner and can be grim sometimes.

[@lizmead8920]

I love that she's a singing chef. It takes me back to my childhood when 3 generations of us would work non stop leading up to Christmas dinner and we will would sing and dance and laugh whilst we worked. I miss my grandmother and those days .....

[@michelepascoe4903]

She's adorable.. sings while she waits for soup to cook. Looks delicious too. ❤

[@MA-jl5wu]

Nice recipe, love how gramma Gina sings while cooking!

[@joannadavis6716]

I am a first generation American. My daddy immigrated with his family from their farm in Catona, Italy in 1930. He was still making minestrone zuppa at 96. He used canned beans at his age. Lived to be 98. God rest his soul. Gina reminds me of my Nona Anna. I sing in the kitchen when I cook too, I am 75, love to cook. 😘 to Gina❣️

[@soniadavid0110]

Joanna Davis 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@soniadavid0110]

Joanna Davis ❤️👍🏻

[@wendelinerobert6242]

May his soul Rest In Peace, but that’s unbelievable…. Hello Joanna, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

[@ceciliapfau5047]

She's something beautiful and peaceful in this crazy, bad, time. She's comforting and I want her to say everything is going to be fine. Just love her.

[@barbglinsmann3016]

What a beautiful way to pass time while you’re cooking singing with joy adds so much love to the food God bless her

[@SusanLynn656]

Nonna makes me so happy! I feel the warmth of her kitchen. ❤

[@aanandutube]

One of the rarest of rare videos where the cook is so endearing that I love just to watch her spirit. I could eat anything your grandmother cooks. She is so happy and fun.

[@ioup5875]

Yes, this is authentic!

[@johnjeremy7045]

Liked hearing her sing

[@denisefarmer366]

Genuine Grandma and minestrone.😉❤❤❤

[@marisaperezsantamaria6587]

Traducir en español

[@user-mz1vk9rb9m]

Love your Italian spirit and you beautiful singing. Makes my heart smile ❤

[@donnaemmett6304]

I found this lovely lady by accident and I am hooked. She’s everyone’s Nonna and so lovable. I watch her videos every day, it’s so soothing and reminds of the ladies in my life who were amazing cooks. God bless you, Gina. You are a treasure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ghadaalassad3748]

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[@bonniebrickley6544]

What a wonderful lady, warms my soul

[@jencarrasco7023]

So adorable, reminds me of my own Grandmother when I was a child who is not Italian but had that warmth and uniqueness. Makes me happy just to listen to her. God bless you Grandma Gina! Love your recipe.

[@stillphenomenal]

Hearing her sing warms my heart.

[@zopizopi5054]

how could anybody give a "thumb down" to this jewel of human being???? How I feel sorry for people who do not enjoy the small, simple and beautiful things in life.... I loooooove you Gina and I adore your singing......

[@sclarke09]

You are a star ! Just love watching you cook ....and sing ! xxx

[@doniellestenson3502]

Pay no attention to negative people

[@thecollector5243]

I think there are bots on KZbin that automatically click thumbs down for all videos.

[@Lisaairbnb]

I agree love her

[@dougdianakrogh8791]

Those who have no soul!

[@ernestciambarella7501]

Thank you so much. I love to watch all of your cooking lessons. You are all of my Italian aunts rolled up into one. Bless you.

[@DaShawnCorporan-wr4um]

Some of the best memories are in the kitchen with my Grandma. I discovered this channel yesterday and didn't want to go to sleep last night watching her videos. She makes it look so simple and easy 🤣 I'm trying to cook everything on her channel! Keep it coming Grandma Gina 💕😘

[@ambrosemclaren145]

This good woman is the salt of the earth! Ave Maria! Ave Gina!

[@shaut1959]

You are so rite. ❤

[@rositamendes5895]

I love watching Gina cook, she does put a smile on my face, especially when she sings. Us Italians are always like that, happy when we cook. Grazie tanto Gina. 🌹

[@kathyscrazylife]

Everything she cooks makes me want to give her a hug, bring a bottle of wine, and pass my plate. 🍷🍜

[@martacampos6951]

me too, I want to be close to her and giver her a huge hug!!! She's the cutiest italian woman that I ever met before!

[@Dan5819]

So true, just like Lydia Bastianich, she makes everyone feel like family!

[@freudvibes10]

What a beautiful and heartful message! ❤️❤️❤️

[@soniadavid0110]

Kathy’s Crazy Life so true me too ❤️

[@soniadavid0110]

Marta Campos totally agree

[@BevaBanzai]

I miss my grandmother so much, but these videos makes it easier as it feels like being back in the kitchen with grandmama Henni. Thank you 💟

[@karebeck7681]

The absolute joy and passion for cooking great food. Thank you Gina for sharing your time and knowledge...just wonderful ❤

[@juannicolasgonzalezcarrera3778]

When i started to watch at her i thought, another italiano dish, so Lets see it, but when she started singing my tear drops started to flow AND i just couldn't stop crying, maybe she Is not the best singer ever!! But when she Sang! There was no doubt in my mind!!!!! , was the best ave María ever!! She Is so Hart warm! God bless!! A Little bit of heaven on earth!!

[@franceslock1662]

Our elders hold our culture, I’m not Italian, but respect for our elders and oral histories is so well demonstrated here. Real, wholesome food, song, culture and family values are passed on here. Bless Gina.

[@celiamitchell4969]

Yes, the elders hold our culture. I'm West Indian and Italian. My precious mom is from Guyana & my precious papa is from Udine Italy. My mom could make so many SCRUMPTIOUS things from scratch and the smell floating through the house (like you see in cartoons . LOL) made it so hard to wait for supper.

[@jopacrisha]

Absolutely I agree. 🥰🥰🥰

[@flex8707]

I am Sicilian and Italian and my grandma past away a couple of years ago. She made some of the best pasta sauce I ever had. Grew the tomatoes herself in her garden in her backyard. When she harvested all the tomatoes and cooked and jarred them which took a couple of days I would be playing video games downstairs where she had a second main kitchen. I took it for granted back then but I will never forgot those memories and now they are precious to me.

[@lynetpemile8078]

Grandma ziti With chop meat ❤

[@denisefarmer366]

​@@lynetpemile8078yes, they did call it chop meat! I'm Italian and my Gramps from Italy cooked and sound like Gina. This minestrone is the real thing.❤❤❤❤😊

[@ramplense01]

Well we are in winter again and like always I’m here again watching grandma make minestrone!!! I’ll make it tomorrow!!! This recipe never goes out of style and Grandma Gina always lights my day!!! I sing with her too!!! Much love to her!!!🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@sindeeesquibel5198]

I love sweet granny, plus she's a great cook!

[@nadiaraza9228]

She is adorable, lovely, and everything she makes is healthy and delicious.

[@avasgranb1]

“You gotta cook ,if you want something to eat.” Classic. ❤️

[@ranavisnja]

😂 😂 😂 Nona is not into fast food, clearly.

[@soniadavid0110]

Elizabeth Baker 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maribelraxjal8377]

Tan linda q dios me lo bendiga

[@samsireci9898]

God bless you dear Gina . You remind me so much of my dear grandmothers long since gone !

[@wandaking4910]

What a sweet lady! Your teaching is wonderful and easy to follow. I love the singing it brings back memories of the happy moments of cooking with my family. God bless you Grandma Gina

[@merltgriff]

I love her, cooking, accent, and her singing. Blessings to her always. From Trinidad and Tobago.

[@wendelinerobert6242]

🥰💋💋 Hello Marlene, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹❤️

[@ritadoyle9202]

So Italian. “Something easy we make.” Three hundred pots and 4 hours. Love this. My mom and Grandmom were just the same.

[@anamariamarquez105]

😇I watch Gina with a smile on my face , LOL with your comment ( I agree) Have a good life everyone🤗🙏

[@nolawarren3560]

Hit that head on the nail. Lol

[@io1681]

Italian grandmothers and still some mums start cooking early in the morning for the family, especially on Sundays and Holidays!!! We really believe good and healthy cooking (not only pasta and pizza....) can help to live Better under every point of view! Love from Florence 🇮🇹😊🍝

[@Mp57navy]

It was precisely 1 hour and 20 minutes. She started at 5:40 PM. The food was ready at EXACTLY 7PM. Look at the clock at the stove.

[@elizabethaguilar7355]

Adorable , happy , amazing Grandma. God Bless You!

[@imapenina6753]

❤ I watch Gina in order to lift me out of my depression. Not enough words in the English language to thank you. May God send you 1000 blessings.

[@numbersixson3980]

Two weeks ago, Gina’s Channel appeared in my Recommended videos, and I immediately subscribed to her channel. My mom lived with me for her last 25years, until God, took her home four years ago at 92 years young. Momma was Queen of the kitchen just like Gina. God bless Gina and her loving family. Thank you for sharing your matriarch with the world 🌎

[@lludwick7039]

Beautiful family time! Looking back is so much fun!

[@maxkorfendagus9336]

Anyone else finding themselves saying, "a spoon-ya" of something when they cook? Love you Gina!

[@maxkorfendagus9336]

Heheheh fry the onions as long as it takes to sing "Ave Maria!"

[@truth.477]

I do her accent too when I'm cooking! Love her shes the cutest 😊

[@lhanso20]

And black paper.

[@truella1305]

"Spugna" (pronounced "spoon-ya") is an actual Italian word and means sponge.

[@lindagraff2484]

Actually I do sometimes, makes smie.

[@EvangSuz]

Yiu bring joy to our hearts, comforrt to our souls, memories of days gone by with loved ones who passed on.Thank you Mrs. Gina.❤💕🕊🙏

[@maryharrison8938]

Love this lady I feel so blessed just listening to her ❤

[@carolehannon4959]

During the Coronavirus crisis, watching and making her wonderful soups, has brought some much needed comfort to me and my family. What a treasure Gina is for sharing. 😘❤

[@marie-sarahdjoudi3614]

Bravo madame je voudrait svoir ci vous avait mis les haricots vert congelé

[@grinhambernardwalker6314]

That's amazing, Carole

[@nigecheshire9854]

What Coronavirus?

[@gabriellamarchina58]

@@marie-sarahdjoudi3614 je suis italiane ed j'habite en Franciacorte, pres de Brescia (1 heure de voiture au sud de Milan) dans le minestrone Italien, on y met ce que l'on veut,madame! C' est tres tres bon, surtout en automne ed hiver....

[@marie-sarahdjoudi3614]

@@gabriellamarchina58 je m'en fiche que vous ete italienne je vous connais pas va cherche ailleurs

[@Nurse_mici83]

Ave Maria 🙏 sautéing onions & warming my heart at the same time 🌹

[@dm-k859]

I just LOVE watching Gina. Reminds me of my family. Makes me smile. Gina I love when you sing. God bless you!

[@yajayraitzu2980]

Wao!que ricas sopas de minestrone deliciosas! Gracias por cantar el ave MARÍA cantas precioso.besitos! 🥰

[@ellytatonetti6513]

She's so beautiful - just like my 91 year old mum. Love their broken English. Makes me smile.

[@isabellameono865]

She's perfect I love her♥️

[@juanasanchez1297]

Love Gina.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Agree hun...I miss my parents 😭😭😭

[@christyballinger3600]

I LOVE this lady! When my heart is sad, I watch her and she cheers me up AND makes me hungry!

[@shericollins1619]

Same... I have tears in my eyes even as I write this after watching her. Her spirit is the most precious one. I get very emotional when she sings.

[@maryc3287]

I agree, brings such love filled memories of my mother-in-law whom I loved so dearly.

[@soniadavid0110]

Christy Ballinger I agree ☝️

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Christy

[@wendelinerobert6242]

Lol 😂 you can say that again María is unique in all her doing I believe she is God sent.. Hello Christy, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹❤️

[@oldrvr]

I love watching her cook. Love her recipes! Thank you!

[@noreenconstantine4612]

I can't tell you enough how much you remind me of my family in Germany when I was a child Remembering us cooking together brings tears to my eyes 💗

[@julianacarlton6538]

Every one in this world ought to have a Grandma just like Gina, she is adorable,,,,,,

[@marianashabani2244]

Prajm perputhen

[@ilmabernardo4389]

I do have someone very similar to her. It's my mom.

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love this woman. Her singing makes the food better.

[@felymoore7427]

What is scarole? Is that cabbage?

[@felymoore7427]

Its too late to put the beans.

[@thejewishvlach]

@@felymoore7427 Escarole. I sometimes find this in the supermarket, but it is hit and miss.

[@kinggsterrdpg7870]

She puts genuine love into her food. Pure passion

[@denisescelzo8214]

@@felymoore7427 escarole

[@karenbeardwilson]

I love Gina cooking and singing. Makes me so happy, family, cooking for family - delicious good food. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lisalogstrup7421]

Gina is a treasure!! Her love for cooking is an inspiration to all!! 😘Love you Gina!!!

[@rebecalima2800]

I love everything she makes. I love her singing, the way she can turn our life better just for watching . God bless her. I wish her all the best. 😍🥰😘 thank you!

[@jennifergardener3304]

Gina is just too adorable. I love her dishes.

[@reneemccormick8074]

That nice lady ,what she cook looks good 👍 she reminds me my grandmother from Italy 🇮🇹 I just love 💘 her. God bless 🙏 her .

[@tsetsiliyachedzhemova8857]

Me too!

[@leticiachiok8057]

God bless this wonderful Italian woman, singing "Ave Maria" while cooking. I really love minestrone, my fave veggie soup.

[@owaroaloo1]

Its so natural

[@gremlinblue25]

"Something you like, you put." No truer words were spoken. This is so fantastic! Your grandmother is a gem.

[@sharinasingh5180]

This special LADY is amazing she fills me up with happiness every time I see her. Blessings Mama long life and great health. Keep cooking and sharing love you

[@patrislemair1754]

I just couldn’t stop watching her 😍😍😍they sing to the food that’s the secret 🤫 ingredient Lots of love and joy to Gina her family and the world 💖

[@Crystal-ge9gh]

Such a beautiful lady! So glad I found this! Your singing alone was a gift, and the soup looks delicious!! God Bless you, Grandma Gina❤️

[@mimismumazingcreations]

Ava Maria 🙏🏼 my mother’s favorite song she the last several months she was still with us she would want us to play it at her hospital bedside and it was played at her funeral. Your Grandma sings it so beautifully thank you for sharing.

[@PurpleHaze929]

Lynmarie Hardy My mother’s favorite song. I had them play it at my mother’s funeral mass also.

[@erichi8314]

Yes she sings sweetly. Thank you for putting the names of the songs in!

[@michelegaudin8509]

My Mom too, and we played it at her funeral too. Love Miss Gina, and love all of the beautiful feedback. What a respite this is!

[@soniadavid0110]

Lynmarie Hardy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paparokhovat7051]

God bless you my dear grandma I enjoy your cooking and I love to see your grandchildren thank you from Los Angeles

[@joaquimramos4256]

You just have to love her. Such joy to see her cooking

[@jimmie200]

8:37. " You got to cook if you want something to eat." Great advice.

[@mayanferdinandrobertson3569]

Oh she’s so precious to us💜 Stay healthy and beautiful granny 😘

[@irenemunday6503]

Wonderful lady,, I love her singing and her cooking.❤

[@MimiZ914]

Love this lady and her singing is so peaceful.

[@annt7384]

I will definitely remember how long to cook the onions by singing Ave Maria to them!

[@g_s_g9658]

Granny Gina sings Ave Maria and i 32 year old Giovanna start crying 😢 i miss my grandma 😢💔 THANK YOU GINA YOU BRING BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORY'S 🙏🏽 God Bless you 🙏🏽❤️

[@eileensummerville3760]

To Nona, Gina's Son In Law. Thank you for sharing Nona Gina with us. You have truly captured her spirit. Such a rare thing! How kind of you.

[@WILMA_]

And the memories have such SENTIMENTAL value. Nothing is more precious than that. How I wish that my grandmothers on both sides of my parents would have done this! Wishes are just that. WISHES.

[@georgeibarra8180]

MaMa Gina thank you so much for your videos, I learn so much from you and my grandma only showed me so much in her kitchen so I pay attention to your intructions and tips, I feel so much like I am in the same room with you and it remines me of her and all the great and simple food you make thank you

[@debbiesummers7979]

You bring joy to my heart Gina ❤️