I Cooked For An Italian Grandma

We all know how the Italians feel about me. Hopefully, Nonna's 77 years of pasta-making will go easy on me.
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[@JoshuaWeissman]

We’ve received news that Nonna Nerina has passed away. I want to take a moment to express that albeit our time together was brief, I am honored to have been able to cook alongside her in this video. This woman clearly led an incredible life filled with passion and joy for the beauty of cooking. She passed onto us technique and life lessons that without her doing so would have been a massive loss to the world of culinary. Thank you Nonna Nerina for everything you’ve done for us and the world of food, and of course all of the lives you’ve touched around you. We love you and you will be missed beyond belief.

[@yeeep6886]

Rest in Peace 🕊️ Nonna

[@runin1wild149]

Rest In Peace ❤😢

[@chekoos488]

Rest in Piece Nonna 😢🕊

[@morgantaylor5992]

Oh no! I’m so glad you got to make the video with her. She was a joy to watch! Prayers for her family and friends 💕

[@vin_strikes9591]

Rest in peace

[@arekt2998]

Nonna has more spirit and energy than most of my friends age 27

[@bowtie2232]

Nonna has more spirit and energy than me. And I’m not even 20 yet...

[@andreaquadrati]

That's how Nonnas are over here. They basically have our own energy. We are low-energy so old people are high-energy

[@TheClaudiano78]

Most definitely 😂 nonna rocks

[@EphemeralProductions]

❤️❤️❤️

[@EyelinerAce]

She's got more spirit and energy than me and I'm 25 lol

[@rchen3]

Not just Italian. Grandmas everywhere safeguards the integrity of whatever cuisine they grew up with.

[@JoshuaWeissman]

Full respect to all the Grandmas. :-)

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@JoshuaWeissmanAmén to that! You should try Colombian cousine Papá!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scottdickson9224]

Facts. Cook with your grandma while you can.

[@Lupix2089]

The Asian grandma

[@TheAndostro]

exacly my polish grandma so kind of babushka make the best food ever like pierogi or szarlotka (apple pie) love her so much

[@vincenzosplate]

Bravo Joshua. You passed the Nonna test. Now come and see me and pass the Vincenzo's Plate Test

[@jims9438]

I'd love to see that collaboration 👍

[@thisemptyworm4677]

pin this! make this happen!

[@timbronitskiy6603]

YES!! I'd love to see a series of you two talking about recipes from around the whole world!!

[@PeaceMastah]

Hmmm

[@iamdementedpccian]

Collab please @joshuaweismann 😢

[@TheDrinkMoxie]

This needs to be a regular series Josh learns from a grandmother. Have Josh learn a traditional dish from scratch learn to make Pupusas or Arepas from an Abuela, Borscht or Piroshki from a Babushka, Kugle or Matz ball soup from Bubbe. and so on and so on.

[@tschandler2]

Josh vs Grandma's a regular series?

[@myroomisblue2679]

Yes

[@noxthenerd]

Yeah!!!!!! all for this series!!?!

[@Nick_Tank]

YYYEESSSS❤

[@stiegelilitz6181]

yess please! this was so wholesome :)

[@strikergamer2979]

Petition for Josh to travel to cook with the grandma's of the world

[@joshster94]

THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN

[@krisiliev4531]

YES!!!!

[@PamieForte]

We need this as a TV series! It would be fantastic if you had different Nonna's from around the world Josh! (Thinking of the wonderful "Somebody Feed Phil". :-)

[@iyohiyohiyoh586]

a nonna is always the final boss in italian cooking

[@IRLTheGreatZarquon]

Our man went up against an Italian grandmother and won her approval, I don't know how Joshua is gonna top that.

[@dr7246]

And the first boss too!

[@joshuabrigden4820]

You got this wrong, She the developer!🤣

[@Teddy-rh8vl]

level 1000 too 😂

[@wombat6]

This woman is such a treasure. "You're using too much pasta" Josh then proceeds to add one more, she looks up to the ceiling, then passes him one more to put in. LOL. I wish my grandma had had this much of a sense of humour.

[@EphemeralProductions]

That was too cute and funny! ❤️

[@applefarm6126]

God loves you. Romans 8:38-39.

[@A_Bag_of_Potatoes]

@@applefarm6126 Sadly she passed away shortly after this video, she could get through the pearly gates just for her Ravioli recipe alone for how heavenly it must taste. May she rest in peace.

[@Narra0002]

She is

[@aesop2733]

Being officially certified by an Italian Grandma is more notable than a Michelin star. That's like a Nobel Prize for Chefs

[@sultanhusnoo8552]

Hahaha love how stressed Josh is in front of Nonna. He is sooo genuinely worried n stressed n not at all his usual cocky self 🤣😅😂

[@EphemeralProductions]

It is cute. :)

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

I love how sweet and also threatening Nonna is 😂 When she pointed the knife at him lmao

[@AnaLucia262]

This HAS TO become a series! You are great with the grandmas. I propose De mi rancho a su cocina. 🌟

[@ernestopreciado4895]

Estaría increíbleee!

[@giraffesinc.2193]

THAT is a fantastic idea!!!! She is so unbelievably amazing!!!

[@user-83hricueb7]

Sadly she passed away.

[@James_D.]

Wow, Master Teppanyaki Chef, Papa title, Uncle title and now Nonna title. That man is unstoppable! 👊🏻

[@adrov849]

As a full-blooded Italian, nonna’s gift to their families is their food. They grew up where their role was to raise a family while their husband worked. They had to make do with what they had and managed to create something from nothing.

[@ahollingsworth457]

Nonas are precious and must be protected at all costs. Also, irritate a Nona at your own risk. She has the rolling pin and isn’t afraid to use 😁

[@TPixelAdventures]

She also has *KNIFE*

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@TPixelAdventures 😂

[@ahollingsworth457]

@@TPixelAdventures True🤣🤣🤣

[@itsdokko2990]

nonna can protecc, nonna can attacc. and you better believe she's gonna attacc

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@itsdokko2990 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️

[@MzladyGrinn]

I LOVE this episode! What’s not to love about an Italian grandmother? They’re the best!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Just don’t piss em off. Lol

[@MzladyGrinn]

@@EphemeralProductions 😂😂😂😂 Very true!

[@markman278]

Italian grandmas can humble anyone.

[@christopherreed4723]

I am neither Italian nor Mexican, but even I know that... ...an Italian Nonna wields the same terrifying, awe-inspiring power in her environment as does a Mexican Abuela. Nobody except her sisters ever uses her first name. To everyone else she is "Nonna/Abuela". Her authority is as if someone combined a very salty Sergeant-Major with a four-star General. If she says "No", then, brother, it ain't happenin'. The only thing more unstoppable than a Nonna/Abuela is several of them working together.

[@KapitalTee]

“I hope your wife can’t hear us!” Lmaoo she’s adorable

[@andrewnewell1348]

My girlfriend and I did a class with Chiara and her grandmother about 5 years ago. Such great people and such a beautiful town!

[@lucadonnini7391]

no way he said “Chee-ara” 😭 i hope you didn’t say that to the poor girls face

[@firstname3229]

he made my ears bleed

[@CarlosVixil]

46 seconds in… it has to be on purpose ☠️

[@thevich5951]

I'm Italian and I'm honored that Joshua is cooking with a real Italian Grandma! I'd love to see you doing a series here in Italy in maybe 5-6 different location (region) like Lazio, Toscana, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Liguria. I think that being such a big KZbinr you could help maintain the real Italian cuisine in foreign country. Keep it up Joshua, love from Italy ❣️

[@EphemeralProductions]

❤️❤️

[@Regiampiero1]

Se va in Sicilia. La Nonna gli da una mazzata appena sgarra

[@thevich5951]

@@Regiampiero1 Ed è giusto che sia così 🤭

[@thedude7205]

This is one of the best videos you have done in awhile. "Been more comfortable around michelin star chefs" Nothing like being out of your comfort zone to bring out the best in you Josh.

[@enokorri]

This one is on the house Joshua! "Wiser than Weissman". As someone else mentioned, a series with "Joshua and Grandmas from different cultures" would be awesome!

[@andrepaiva8828]

Amazing to see Joshua experiencing the warmth of an european household. In America it's not like that at all. When nonna caressed his arms to explain how to roll the pasta or when he "deserved" a kiss, the kiss on each cheek when greeting, those are all very southern european things (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece) and it's truly funny and heartwarming, in a way, to see Joshua and his friends experience that warmth. For more videos like this. Great work.

[@monke980]

bro

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

This was legitimately awesome! Nona seriously could write an incredible diss rap on crappy chefs if she wanted to, but she seems more like the type to scare them into doing it right with a little stink eye and a properly placed rolling pin. We need more content like this to keep the traditional methods of cooking and the history and stories behind it alive.

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Joshua knows how to make such great content. It’s an honor to have him here.

[@AngelofKaos]

This makes me miss my nonna so much. So full of life, so authoritative yet sweet, always throwing around a joke (she kept it pretty family friendly for the whole video, surprisingly! I guess the myriad of innuendos is more a south thing), and it's not a thing of stamina or strength but patience and technique, and most importantly...love. Singing Domenico Modugno's Piove at the the end to liven things up is heartwarming as heck. I feel honored to have grown on an italian family, surrounded by so much unity and love.

[@PorcupineTreeEOJ]

Nonna is absolutely hilarious

[@theStrawberryPie]

Absolutely!! I love her 😂😂

[@alementary4065]

Gotta be honest...this one made me tear up a little. There's purity here. Respect, fun, love, humility, and the acknowledgment of tradition. And good food.

[@codec2123]

'ch' is a 'k' sound...

[@drachenexotics6053]

That was awesome , I grew up in a Sicilian household watching my great grandmother make pasta from scratch. Brings back childhood memories

[@TheBloodyAnn]

RIP Nonna. She was so sweet. Saw the news on her Instagram :c

[@Childtamer712]

😂 this is your funniest video I’ve ever watched! The translation subtitles are everything! That grandma 😂 she needs a show of her own! I love her so much! She is grandma goals!!! The sass when she handed you one more noodle.

[@KaiserAfini]

Nona Nerina is such a joy to see working. She is a strict teacher, but also very kind and energetic. She makes you passionate for the beautiful art of pasta.

[@livierae95]

She's so precious and reminds me so much of my Italian-American grandma who passed a few years ago. They even have the same mannerisms and jokes, and it made me smile. Great job, Josh! You'll win the hearts of all the nonnas soon enough.

[@kendavis8046]

This was so deliciously odd that I had to watch. FWIW, I would definitely enjoy the cooking by either you or the Italian Grandma. Having a now 91 year old mother-in -aw who does not like to cook, I am incredibly impressed by this lady! Weissman holds his own.

[@sevequinn7070]

This is great! More cooking with grandma's! Find a Mexican grandma nexta

[@ramonnoodlefilms.3460]

Dude these new travel cooking videos are awesome!!! Keep up the great work Josh and can't wait to pick up the new cook book!!

[@ericg4626]

"You can't eat dishes" is the most grandma sentence of all time. What a sweet and funny lady. I hope she does well and stays happy!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love seeinf you and your wife making so many new memories and moment together! Thats SO precious! Wish you both the best! Huge pre 1 million fan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tragobenehman3571]

Honestly, I fear what Nonna would have done, if Joshua showed her his Pesto. Not that it tastes bad or anything I made it a couple times myself already with the recipy from his cookbook, but it is just not very traditional, especially the consistency that it had in his gnocchi video.

[@ShenDoodles]

She's so sweet! Glad you found the nicest lady in Italy to help out.

[@patrickwalker2364]

Probably my favorite video you have ever made. So wholesome and so fun- can’t beat an Italian grandma

[@ChikoWhat]

What a lovely diva of a lady, nonna deserves a kiss on both cheeks

[@EzE-EzE15]

Hey Josh I bought your old book right when it came out and have been watching your videos when you had less than 1 million subs keep up the great work!

[@Kaceygr400]

Nonna Nerina passed away 😢😭

[@andrewp3358]

Joshua only adopted the pasta but Nona was born in the pasta

[@BeansBudsNBrews]

My wife and I stayed probably within 2miles of where you filmed the segment at 1:00 during our honeymoon through Italy like 1 month before your wedding. Congrats to both Mr and Mrs Papa Weissman

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

I absolutely loved this episode! Nonnas are so much fun and so incredibly knowledgeable 👌🤩 and she sings, just like the Italian grandma from the buon apetitti channel 😁

[@aris1956]

This shows that Italians have singing in their blood ! They take every opportunity to sing. Singing has a great tradition in Italy. It is not by chance that “bel canto” was born in Italy.

[@imokalright12]

brother knows his etiquettes and also how to make grandma happy

[@ryanhandley382]

After years of watching your videos, it’s so wild to hear you refer to Kate as your wife now. Congratulations you two 🎉

[@aggeroxf]

Josh has this amazing talent of having every guest be super comfortable and entertaining on camera

[@alby22_]

I'm Italian, and I can say that when you cook with grandma, whatever you do may seem wrong, but she will always like what you cooked for her. Nice video, fr

[@Nekosierra]

More nonna please! We stan the grandmas of the world

[@MissesWitch]

You cooked for an Italian Grandma and she fell in love with you! That's a definite pass!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

That Thumpnail is everything 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TravelGeeq]

I miss my abuela so much 😔. Grandma's are the greatest...

[@lollilo6030]

Knowing both languages makes this video super fun to watch 🍿

[@Niki-mp8qe]

I want my very own nonna, italian food is my favorite, i did not relise making pasta was that simple without a machine

[@jennymyers5631]

We must protect Nona at all costs

[@MacDorsai]

Loved it! Now I'll keep my eyes open for Vincenzo's Plate's review. He will approve because Nona approved. That's his gold standard!

[@chandlerhorton7286]

i would die for Nona

[@ks2994]

We need a series of you cooking for all the matriarchs of cuisine.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

All the grands and aunties XD

[@stevensather5911]

I love that woman! I bet she has some stories to tell.

[@EphemeralProductions]

When she said shake that ass i lost it. lol. Her little dance! She is too cute and funny!

[@britanica7539]

I grew up eating my nana's food from scratch - pasta and all. She made the BEST ravioli. I wish I would have learned cooking from her before she passed :(

[@A.Grapefruit]

i don't mean to sound rude but it's spelled nonna ✌

[@britanica7539]

@@A.Grapefruit I am American, my grandparents came to America as children from Italy. We use "Nana" pronounced "nah-nah" because this is how it is used in America due to translation differences.

[@A.Grapefruit]

@@britanica7539 ooh i see, that's pretty cool

[@NatzoXavier]

I have over probably 1000+ dishes in like 10 cookbooks from my grandmother. Rest in peace. I still miss how she made those apple pies. Grandmother's truly are cooking queens. No chef in the world can make things taste as good as your own grandmother.

[@gaigelarry]

Mine knew hers by heart & never wrote them down. T_T Over here making Potato Soup experiments bc i dunno how she made hers lol

[@potatospeedwagon3994]

I know mine uses store bought stuff but somehow it still slaps.

[@bettyir4302]

When my grandmother passed, first thing I did was make dibs on her Betty Crocker Cookbook with all her notes. Her basic home canned chili recipe was between the pages and it's the one hubs always asks for. I was the only one who she'd let help in the kitchen. She'd magically put out a spread from nothing. Love you, Grandma.

[@Niki-mp8qe]

I agree, miss mine and her food, I can never get quite the same, it's the love they put into it

[@thomastschetchkovic5726]

That's why I asked for a recipe book from her so I can make all these delicious things myself... Problem is that all the recipes are written like that: Take some flour and add eggs and milk to form a dough...

[@LostQuays-wg6xn]

I've always been such a fan of yours, but this episode made me extra proud of you. I thought you were charming and respectful. One of my best memories of my Nonna was making homemade ravioli in Italy. Missing her dearly right now. Sending you a big hug Joshua.

[@innocent_cupcake]

Your so good at cooking!!!😁

[@Mr_Rizzman]

Can You Make The KFC Ultimate BBQ Chicken Sandwich But Better

[@VOID-GRIMM_Sinn]

Bro my heart. That grandma is so sweet and awesome

[@zay-lias]

Nonna Nerina…. BEST CHARACTER IN THE JWU!!!! She’s so damn cool and would be a lovely person to have around and cook with!!❤

[@druidmeats]

Been learning spanish for a while, it’s actually pretty damn cool to understand a decent bit she says!!!! I did not know the two languages had things in common.

[@xaviermartin390]

Both languages are based in Latin so it makes sense.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

Mediterranean trading helps

[@sebashy4222]

No comments about 8 MILLION subs?? I GOTCHU! CONGRATS JOSH! 🎉🎉🎉

[@MuzikMaven91]

I wanna see Josh cook with/against all grandmas of all cultures .

[@namelessnavnls8060]

They weren't Italian, but it saddens me to think of all the wonderful recipes and heritage and tradition I missed getting to learn from my grandmas :'D Both died before I was old enough to walk or even remember them. Cherish your grandparents (if they're good ones). Not everyone gets to have them and they are a blessing..

[@danielbarrett3434]

Bruh, I just realized what I truly love about you. You capture this sense of family and community around food through your cooking. That’s what good food is all about - Sharing it with people that you love! I love you Papa, and the values you encapsulate in your vids. Thanks man

[@slava0207]

hi, Joshua! Please, cook in the video the traditional ukrainian borscht, salo and pampushky. Pleeeeease🙏🙏🙏! and also need more video of the traditional dishes, other countries!

[@EzratheGreat117]

wow josh went from an online chef to a top tier entertainer and master chef, huge resepcts

[@FOX119900]

Josh you did Italian dishes, french dishes, american dishes and asian dishes. Time to make a German dish. I challenge you to make something called „Sauerbraten“!

[@cindylehman4818]

Every Italian grandma does it differently and every one is right.❤

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

Bellissima Napoli...I miss my city. Glad you were able to learn from the best Josh. Hope all is well!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

OMG, I loved Every Single Moment of this video!!!!! Tutto il cibo sembra così buono! Thank you Joshua and Nonna!! 🤗🥰

[@Santariffic]

My nonna passed away in January, this brought back a lot of great memories. Thank you

[@beeg725]

Yo Josh, I LOVE these destination cook-off episodes you've been putting out with all the regular magic that you create! You definitely have helped my home cooking improve in leaps and bounds!! Next stop.... South Korea? Hawaii? The possibilities are endless.

[@WhyOrem]

I don't care how many michelin stars or certificates of cooking you have. If a grandmother says it's bad it is bad and if she says it's good... brother u reached the pinnacle of cooking

[@okami1272]

Chiara has to be read "Kiara", "ch" in italian is like a K most of the time. Also "Nonna" just means grandma, hoping you all already knew that hahahah.

[@xdelster]

It’s the way you said pronounce nonna that got me but then the way you said chiara threw me further and I’m only 51 seconds in 😂😂😂😂

[@_aniketmahajan_]

Damn!! Hardest roast of all time 3:55 to recover from that Joshua needs a kiss which he eventually got later 😂

[@brianhunt914]

When you said i thought it would need more salt.. the rest of the world Vs America salt levels are so different I swear any American cooking is 3 times the salt. It's neither bad nor good. I feel the difference between the pallets and what they are now accustomed too

[@forgottenwisdoms]

Aww reminds me of my nonna who was an amazing cook! My nonna has passed away, maybe the two of them are cooking in heaven.

[@wasagamer001]

LMAO I READ THE TITLE "I cooked an Italian Grandma" 🤣🤣🤣

[@HeavenStudiosOfficial]

Amén to that. Preserving tradition is not retrograde, it's valuing culture.

[@ryneldesouza5948]

"I hope your wife can't hear us! The captions: Im about to end this mans whole carrier

[@ChefMaxMariola]

Great video Joshua! ❤

[@imardell]

GreAt video, but do we need “mr beast”-like thumbnail clickbait?

[@BIuffs]

New life goal unlocked: cook pasta for an italian grandma and get compliments edit: also I want to see my mamie against him in a beef bourguignon contest

[@Wannabepirate]

Ok it is official. You need to travel the world, learning and cooking the traditional dishes of various cultures.

[@EdgmundOza]

not sure if you’ve done this before but how about an episode for Hot plate meals like stuff that ppl like college kids have to use to cook if they don’t have a full kitchen available to them