Italian Grandma Makes Ricotta Cookies

[@cherylsyoutubies]

I can't decide what I love more....the recipes, the cooking demo, the stories, or the singing. I love them ALL!!! And especially your beautiful sweet soul, Gina.

[@anitazante-i7k]

I loved watching Gina today. I lost my mom this year and I miss her so much especially at Christmas this first year. She would make these cookies every year ….her stories and singing made me cry.

[@denisemarshall2423]

I love listening to you talk about your life in Italy, especially stories about your father. You are wonderful, Gina! ❤

[@daffymommy]

This upload just made my day!

[@carmencamacho2520]

🥰 love when grandma sings while cooking. Thanks for this recipe. I will definitely make these cookies for my grandbabies for Christmas.. I wish you lots of health and blessings. ❤🙏🏼

[@kamarbazarek6460]

Nonnina- When you sing.....it makes me happy & calm. Our Blessed Mother gave you THE SWEETEST VOICE.👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐👏💯💐

[@salvatrice850]

I wish Ginny was my Grandma! Can she adopt me? 😁 I've fallen in love with this woman simply by watching all of her videos, she's a treasure to keep, and cherish.

[@ChrisGibb28]

Gina sounds just like my grandmother(nonna) with her accent. Watching her gives me a warm fuzzy feeling and makes me sentimental for my grandparents who passed years ago. Gina is a treasure!

[@SPDY11]

My mom always said that when someone sings while doing something it means they are happy doing it. You can see she enjoys cooking. She’s awesome! Thank you for sharing your recipes…

[@msdivaleeeshus]

Yes she is , she warms the heart.

[@CJDe-kx8of]

If my (1/2) Italian raised husband were still living, he would love you dearly, Grandma Gina, and all that you cook that I hadn’t mastered. Happiest of Holidays to you and your family. Thank you for bringing to us your foods and songs.💛

[@frankthomas6842]

Growing up my mother was decidedly not a good cook, a far better businesswoman. But I remember she had an amazing ricotta cookie recipe that she treasured and perfected over the years. She got invited to all the best cookie exchanges at Christmas time because everyone raved about them. Hadn't thought about that in a long time, thanks Gina|!

[@hollyharz1355]

I own a bakery...and i have never made ricotta cookies! that will change this year..once wedding cake season slows down. Always looking for new things!! My mama hates to cook so i cook for her, too..and although we are not Italian we love italian food!!! All my grandparents passed when my parents were still children, so i never had any. Grandma Gina is what i imagine when i wish for that grandparent i never had!! Thank you Gina and family for putting these videos out!

[@arlinamontez7743]

She is so precious!! May God continue to bless her 🎄

[@mcgee227]

I'm an Atheist but I love this little Lady so much Ill agree with you anyway LOL! Bless her sweetheart. May we all learn from her humanity.

[@MrsV03]

I simply love the songs she sings in Italian as she cooks & bakes. So beautiful 🎶 to listen to Nona Gina's heavenly voice sing to us as she teaches us traditional dishes. ✝️ God Bless you & your family this 🎄 Christmas & always. 🙏prayers for 🕊️ 🌟

[@TomoyoTatar]

I make these every year for Christmas and Easter. We call them cloud cookies in my house. Your grandma is blessed. Reminds me of my mom, except Polish. 😊❤🎉

[@roxannemccarter8974]

I came for the recipes, but stayed for the stories and singing.

[@gentlemindmom]

Love love love her!

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

It's such a treat to be part of this treasure!🥰

[@debrasusan73]

Isn't she just the best?! A true gem!!

[@lucicasile5945]

Me too!

[@lauralavista5977]

Si possono avere anche le dosi in grammi????Grazie Gina

[@Billy-dj8zw]

She is a treasure. Her singing, the stories, her accent! We love you Gina!

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Nonna Gina, I love it when you grace us with your beautiful presence, and singing!🥰 Such a blessing you are to many! God be with you, Washington State USA

[@albertogomez1899]

Tears in my eyes of love for this lady. They say cooking with love is best but she is love it self. ❤❤❤

[@estherjurado7351]

Nani Gina is amazing she makes my day and those recipes are fabulous BUT the singing is what I love I think she should cut a CD of her songs for us. No pressure Nani Gina

[@janacabana1]

What I find truly amazing is that she remembers the words by heart to so many songs🎶🎼🎵. No dementia in this precious lady!!💖💝💗

[@rutjeisbri3475]

... the secret... homemade food... all of it... and mostly home grown as well

[@sherrieanorman2816]

Gina, I pray with my whole heart that you NEVER stop singing. What a precious tradition to hand down to your children and grandkids. I envy your family.

[@mellymel80]

I wish I can meet her before I leave this earth. Just wish to have a hug that's all. Love her and miss my own Mom. This is why I watch her, she sounds like Mom and works clean lol. Love you so so much God Bless.

[@ronmartin5339]

I was thinking the same thing, she reminds me of my late mom, these woman are pure gold!

[@sylviamjames]

Oh yes! You get a treat with Gina’s cookies, story’s & singing entertainment ❤️🥰

[@jorgearvelo4655]

Anointed video! Wow! Her singing melted my heart. We are crying tears of joy & love. She truly loves Jesus! Hallelujah! Thanks so much for making and posting this video. 🙏

[@ariz0nasaguar0]

Hello Grandma Gina! My wife and I love your videos and recipes. We pray you are staying safe and healthy! God bless you! P.S. We love it when you sing!!!

[@nicolectheesthetician9235]

I love her 😍🥰 brings tears to my eyes .. reminds me of my gma when she would sing in the house .. while she was cooking or cleaning ...

[@luciacocozza5473]

Love this recipe Gina! and love your singing we have missed you! I noticed this video and the previous one was posted in December 2019 I hope you are ok and having a well deserved rest stay well and take care of your self. Rocca and Lucia ❤️xx

[@suzannegogranogo9464]

I noticed a couple of the videos that I have watched recently were posted recently but dated 2019. I hope that Gina and you all are doing well. Merry Christmas and may we all have a better new year. Love the videos.

[@angelacribben8761]

I've been worried too. I hope you & all the family are well, Gina.

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am well, thank you for thinking of me. The videos were taped last year but my son in law did not get a chance to edit them in time for Christmas. Thank you for watching. Have a great Christmas!

[@Maryros12241]

@@BuonAPetitti I think it worked out well. It was nice seeing you in your kitchen. And these cookies and your videos are needed for 2020. I am always happy to see when you videos appear. Stay well. God Bless.

[@DDK62]

Nonna Gina made me remember the eel's for Christmas eve!! Before I born my grandparents owned a poultry store & used the chicken heads in the trap to catch them in the "swamp" behind the store. This was in Revere, Mass. In the early turn on the 20th century!! My mother would tell me stories! Im so glad I found your channel & have a little part of my family & heritage back in me again because of you! Bella Nonna, Gina ❤🙏

[@frankyoualot]

LOVE YOU! And thank you for your lovely family that supports you and makes these videos happen. We are classic fans of old skool food network back in the early 90's, no more! YOU are better than ANY of those "food celebrities"! I hope the Lord blesses you all for your kind acts of sharing recipes with the world.

[@nickrizzi4927]

I never met, but love and adore her. Reminds me of so many loved ones I wish I could spend another day with, just talking, cooking, baking, betting horses, playing bocce , or watching RAI. Tv. God bless her and family!!

[@missyretzlaff758]

You are so lucky to have this amazing woman in your lives! I wish Gina was my Mama! I would love to meet her some day!

[@heybebe97]

She sang my favorite Italian Christmas song. Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle. I could see my mother and Nona making pizzelles and singing this song. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for bringing back that memory.

[@rutjeisbri3475]

Nostalgia full of love

[@irenecruz02]

I need to walk the dog but I cannot stop watching Gina. I guess I will have to buy extra ricotta this week. Tu scendi dalla stella was heart-warming .

[@isabeldesousa6562]

Thank you so much grandma GOD bless you all hugs kisses be safe 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰👍🏽🌻🎄

[@shelleys1551]

Gina, you bring sanity into a world gone mad. I just love watching you! God's blessings and protection for you and yours during this crazy time. See you in heaven......our ultimate destination. Peace lovely lady.

[@j.record7151]

I think I love your 🎶singing🎶 as much as your recipes... 🥰

[@raineyd4842]

Italian grandma, you are such a joy. I love when you sing. I wish I could understand the Italian language to follow the words of you songs because the tune is beautiful. I also loved hearing the story of your family and parents. Please consider doing a sit down chat about your early days in Italy.

[@joannewilson6847]

Hello grandma Gina. Another recipe for me to try, thank you for a treat to accompany a nice cup of coffee. Take care, love from Australia. Xxxx

[@kathrynbraun2073]

You bring tears to my eyes, precious lady!

[@PaullaWells]

I saw the title on this video and thought it might have been up before. I still watched every bit of it. 🤣 I just love ya, Gina!

[@EpidemikE1]

Made these for Christmas and they came out 10/10. I used lemon zest instead orange and chilled the batter for 15-20 minutes to make it a little easier for the cookie forming.

[@mmsw.9255]

you make a home feel so warm. your cooking's and your singings makes everything feel tranquil.

[@johnblair9403]

Our dear Gina, thank you for the joy and love you share. God bless you and your family.

[@lindaolson4325]

When living in Italy you encountered all sorts of Nonna's when going to open market. I miss that experience. I miss those times . I'll make this recipe for my family and friends for Christmas. Love you Nonna Gina! Buon Natale!!! 🌲❤

[@kathleenzaffino8874]

My Dear Grandma Gina, I fell in Love with Your website, recipes & You! You Are Soooo Very much as My Nahnna. She was from Italy & I Loved being with Her & my Grandpa! She talked just like You, cooked & baked like You Too! I loved Her Sooo Very Much & Miss Her❣️. You & Your recipes brings me back to life with her & I want to Thank You for That❤️. I bought Your cookbook but I STILL LOVE TO WATCH & HEAR YOU! God Bless You Grandma Gina 🙏. I send my Love 😍 & Prayers for You & Your Family💘

[@pamelabh3621]

I LOVE watching and listening to Gina! She talks about Italian recipes and family and "speaks" Italian, which I was raised on. What a JOY to see her cook ALL the foods that I was raised with...and how I, too, make them for my family. I've learned so much from Gina! Sei Bellissima!

[@pammusser8167]

Bless her sweet heart ❤️ she reminds me of my Italian grandmother. I am trying these ricotta cookies for Christmas

[@desif468]

Your spirit warms my heart. You are lovely. Thank you for spreading joy and recipes to share.

[@verarich5426]

Made your Ricotta cookies. My Sicilian grama Inlaw made them an we could not find the right recipe .so we made your yesterday. Taste just like grama Maria. Thanks for sharing all your good recipes. She used to sing also. Merry Christmas to you and the family. God bless you all.🎄♥️.

[@joserobledo6177]

My son (almost 3) loves this video. We also stayed for the singing. Keep the recipes coming please 🙏🏽

[@RoslynHays]

I enjoyed watching you making these cookies and singing! You're so adorable!!

[@wendymarie5058]

Gina, you're such a wonderful Italian grandmother!!! Love your videos.

[@deannagail618]

I've been thinking about this dear lady, hoping she is well in this season of Covid. I love watching her videos.

[@joannsimpson9568]

Love this lady with her stories and singing. What wonderful memories for all her family. The recipes are great

[@Nancy-cs5yu]

Ciao Gina! Vivo in Massachusetts. Grazie per i tuoi ricetti! Quando parli, mi sembra la mia mia famiglia... ogni tanto dici una parola in italiano ! grazie per la tua passione per cucinare , la famiglia e le tradizioni Italiane ! Sei preziosa!

[@phoebebee4250]

Thank you Gina for making your cookies and singing to us. You have a lovely voice. 💗

[@domenicadeastis5297]

She so beautiful great singer. Such a joy to watch her bake!💕 God Bless Her!

[@soniaclarkson3766]

I love your cookies and the warmth of your song. Thank you 🙏

[@8543960]

I think these are the cookies grandma Russo used to have at Christmas! Look just like them. Haven't had them in 30 years. 😄 I need to make these!! Thank you so much Grandma Gina!

[@mariadaquila7587]

They look delicious! I’m making them for Christmas. God bless you, beautiful Gina!

[@firecracker4151]

Thank you for singing my favorite Christmas carol.

[@Senoritagata-nu5te]

I don't know Italian but I can tell she is singing about the lover of my soul ! J E S U S makes me so happy

[@autumtear702]

Thee most BELLA BELLA GRANDMA OF THEM ALL..Oh Gina you are so wonderful...and I am making these cookies for Christmas, another great dish from Grandma Gina's Kitchen!!! You look Wonderful...We Love You!

[@nancymanuel8536]

My momma ,aunts, neighbor and my sister in laws momma all made these and the chocolate Christnas cookies with the nuts, raisins, cherries I grew up eating all of these yummies GOD BLESS you and yours❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marolynbumgarner3008]

Never so blessed as when Gina sings. She is AWESOME!!!

[@anniercarney5125]

Grandma Gina, I miss your videos, prayers, and your singing. I love all your recipes. I hope and pray you and your family are stating safe, healthy, and happy. In case I dont see before 2020 Christmas, have a very, very Merry CHRISTmas and a terrific 2021. With love from this Canadian Woman.

[@williamcassone9290]

THAT IS THE SONG MY GRANMOTHER ALWAYS SANG TO ME I MISS HER .GOD BLESS YOU

[@lorashampine2454]

Yay! Grandma's making cookies!! I will start these as soon as I'm done watching grandma Gina. Love the song.

[@janedavis6662]

I have made these cookies at least a dozen times since Christmas. Everyone loves them, and I tell them to watch Italian Grandma. I love your stories, and singing. Thank you for continuing the lessons.

[@soniahannah8263]

I love Gina's stories. They take you to better times. People appreciated the simple things in life, faith, friends and family.

[@k.leetalon742]

Mrs. Bonanno used to make hundreds of Christmas cookies for everyone in the neighborhood. Wow, such memories of my childhood.

[@shelbygrl29]

Nonna!! I know this is from last year, but, it's beautiful to see you!! God bless you and your family!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes!!! Dio ti benedica!! Ti vogliamo bene e buon Natale!!!! ❤💚❤💚❤💚❤

[@bonnielentile7498]

Love to watch you cook. It reminds me of the many hours I spent watching and cooking with my Granny. Brings me to happy memory tears.

[@wenonasiggelkow9306]

I love you Gina. Singing and stories of your childhood and father are just one of the many reasons I watch you and love you.

[@wenonasiggelkow9306]

Merry Christmas and peace, joy and love to you and your family

[@leja1235]

I'm 60 yrs old and never knew what the cookies were that my neighbor Mary made for me as a child -- so excited to see that these are them -- except she used lemon icing. Thank you! Love you, your recipes and videos!

[@williamzagarella8066]

The thing with this cookies is you need to put them in the tin cookie container can WITH WAX PAPER ONLY and cover them overnight amd when you have them the next day they are 100X better for the next literal week these things stay soft and moist. But they are at their best 24-48 hrs after in the cookie tin

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

She's adorable! I love the old Italian accent. Plus it's a great recipe!

[@thepirate5955]

Sweet, sweet human being. The singing is pure joy!!

[@thomasralabate5645]

Definitley, I am making ricotta cookies for the holidays. Love this lady.

[@drip_nailz2901]

I work in a nursing home and she reminds me so much of the Italian ladies who love to smile and sing, just so full of life and love 💕💕💕

[@anthonygiacoio6682]

Your songs brought back many happy memories of my grandma. We also did mid night mass those were the good days.

[@joyciep3835]

Bless you and thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe, and for singing for us. You’re so sweet.

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Good to see you as always. Will never stop being a fan. Not much these days on the TV or news, so we all need some Gina sweetness and singing, mostly the stories. In case I'm not around by christmas as my health is failing fairly fast I want to wish you Gina and all your family, and as well to all who follow dear sweet Gina. My life Bless you with a giving soul and remember the true meaning of Christmas is all about loving everyone and giving of yourself with an open heart . Pray for those who are suffering, and if you can spend some time with the frail who often have nobody and would love a simple hug. Merry christmas and may this new year see better days ahead..😘🎅🤶☃️⛄🎄🎄🎄

[@BuonAPetitti]

Kathleen I will keep you in my prayers and in my heart. God Bless.

[@sharronbrauer6116]

I love the way she calls the hand mixer the MACHINE💕🙏

[@kathrynbraun2073]

When I wrote out the recipe, I wrote, “use machine”, not “mixer”!! She’s delightful!

[@joefrugoli4970]

Italians call anything mechanical " a machine" . From a car to an electric toothbrush.

[@kathrynbraun2073]

@@joefrugoli4970 ok

[@lauramacaluso6415]

I just want to say thank you for your recipes. My Nonna passed away two years ago and there were many recipes we never learned how to make since she would make them in the early morning hours but they were always there when we came over. I have been looking to find someone I trust to share similar recipes and I have finally found it. From the way she speaks to her hard working hands she reminds my of my grandmother. Thank you for doing this

[@marycrossan9322]

We Love You Bella!! Gina. May God Keep Blessing You & Family Always.🙏💚 💚💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joeciaramitaro6147]

My daughter and I made these cookies last night and they are absolutely delicious. Nonna Gina is a national treasure ! Her cooking, stories, and singing, all remind me of my grandmothers (bless their souls). Good bless, from the Ciaramitaro family

[@sophianigrans5265]

Grandma I appreciate her very much 💐😊

[@sarahussery5868]

I noticed that this video was from last year. Is everything okay? We all love Gina so much.

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am doing well. The ricotta video and the Pignoli video we released last week were taped last year but my son in law did not have time to do the editing before Christmas so he never released them. God Bless. Have a great Christmas.

[@joyciejd9673]

@@BuonAPetitti so glad you are oK!!

[@az.shelly]

I love your recipes! Love your singing, love your stories! God Bless you...and Thank you for sharing your love for cooking 💙🙏💙

[@peach9704]

She is a stunning Grandma, I love her,all the way from South Africa.

[@mariatortorella9417]

I just love this nonna and her lovely stories of her youth and singing what a beautiful soul Can’t wait to try this recipe ❤

[@malikanis27495]

Thank you grandma Gina God bless you and your family. Malik from Jordan 🇯🇴 keep singing please.

[@debrasusan73]

I'm SO making these! Yummmm! How I love you, Nonna Gina! You make everything with love. I adore your stories and memories and your singing!!!! What a treasure you are! Thank you so much for sharing these recipes. I get everything ready and just follow what you do! Everything turns out INCREDIBLE!! We are so blessed by you! XOXO

[@GRISCTISOLER]

Thank you for the beautiful recipe but mostly for bringing back the joy of Christmas. I remember the Christmas songs so well that I could not help joining in. They always bring a tear to my eye. Thank you once again. Buon Natale signora Gina ed un Felice Anno Nuovo. Che Iddio rimani sempre con lei ed la USA famiglia. Ciao!

[@kellie231]

I’ve been watching your show for awhile now and telling others it’s so wonderful to watch you cook and tell stories and sing just watching you takes away all stress ❤️you!

[@trevordaniel61]

Love you Gina , the aroma when you are cooking would turn any house into a home full of love . xxx Trevallion.

[@CBF42]

I could listen to her sing to me all day ❤🙏

[@lorrainecline6508]

Love you Gina, you are so much like my Momma.She came here from Italy when she was ten years old. She loved America, but kept her Italian traditions as well.