RENOVATING A RUIN: Preserving Tomatoes in Italy, Slow Summer Days, Cottage Building Continues Ep 58

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[@tootsingtonfabulucy1050]

Your baby's fine motor skills and dexterity are so advanced for his age. Cant believe he can use scissors so well. Amazing!

[@Dr-Red-Duke]

And THAT is a nice comment that makes perfect sense !

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

You are channeling ancient wisdom in including Giancarlo, rather than banishing him to child's play, a kind of exile from adult space. Modern child-rearing isolates children from adults and then we wonder why they are cranky, uncooperative and often bored. Bravo Kylie.

[@SuperMarioY]

I wouldn't hide my child's face like that, what is she afraid of, evil forces? That's what Jesus and Mary are for, aren't they?

[@linalou1199]

@@SuperMarioY he isnt old enough to decide if he wants to be shown. Its in respect of his privacy and safety.

[@sarahchrisp3829]

see "LEAW" Sara & Luca, and their adorable LUCE❤ growing up in similar way in Sicily, restoring Ancient Olive Grove and Villa apartment bringing new life to rural village

[@carolinagbb]

It’s very American to have the adult table and the children table, the adult food and the children food, never understood that separation

[@hunglikehorse4339]

@SuperMarioY you mean Jesus. Mary doesn't say you from anything.

[@cathcarr4823]

OMG my heart stopped when Gianfranco was standing in the sink 😳

[@jeaniebritz4587]

I have a grandson and know how easy they can fall down - my heart was pounding 😢

[@simoneduncan-brown7911]

Mine too. I was absolutely horrified.

[@kellypatman7349]

And the running with the scissors 😮

[@Mar-iy8il]

Yes i just commented. I thought it was terribly irresponsible to have left him there. He could have fallen backwards and broke his neck or had a brain injury... I know she is a good person but in this instant - what was she thinking? hopefully she reads these and does better next time.

[@carolinagbb]

I was having a heart attack watching him left alone in that sink, she didn’t even realized the danger because didn’t edit that part, she was very distracted

[@andreaviola8675]

I cannot begin to express how lovely it is that Gianfranco is involved in the processes in your home and land. It is so sweet to watch him standing in the sink.

[@andreeanecula5293]

The little one, so mature, so sweet how he cut basil & wash tomotoes 🍅🌱 he made my day

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Totally adorable ❤

[@deebowker768]

Gianfranco’s motor skills are so advanced. My son spent many hours helping me cook as you do with your lovely son. He will have such wonderful memories to recall when grown up of happy times in the kitchen and garden with you both. Pop! Pop! ❤

[@terricollins8450]

Gianfranco is so totally adorable,he makes me happy seeing him helping and his gorgeous little chubby arms and legs 😁

[@nataliewolff6329]

Wonderful video. Thank you for inviting us into your lives with Gianfranco - He is a doll!! Beautiful scenery!

[@arianahoule7223]

How lovely that your sister is visiting. What a delight watching all three of you making yummy sauce. I'm sending everyone loving and peace-filled thoughts.

[@tamathamavraides5532]

Watching baby with his little chunky hands and feet standing in that amazing sink brings me such joy. I miss my kids as babies. Mine are 15 and 22. Ha! Long past that stage. I wish you and your family only good things amazing health and pure joy. Actually now that I think of it I wish that for us all. ❤

[@debbiestott3651]

What a joy to see a child mucking in. This is normal life. He is one blessed bambino.

[@zeddez1005]

An Italian and a Greek immigrant to Australia made a home in their ancient land, created a beautiful son, with one on the way, and did it as magically as anyone before them. Bravo!

[@katleenmstut4622]

Children apparently learn more in their first 7 years of life than any other time frame. Much of their learning comes from observation of those around them. Particularly their parents. It's so wonderful to see Gianfranco helping.❤

[@mariafusco7899]

Gianfranco is growing so fast! What a marvelous little helper he is! His “mama” is so sweet. I am so happy to see your lovely sister is keeping you company! God bless you, your little ones, Guido and all the family!

[@sonnylovesfreddy340]

Kylie. I'm only 2 min in and I just had to stop and tell you that your cinematography, choice of music, and editing are truly breathtaking. So much skill has gone into these beautiful mini-films...thank you so much for sharing your life and your talent with us.

[@shayb1701]

A lovely video. Once again I could Escape at your home in italy. Kylie, am I missing something when you leave young Gianfranco standing in the sink or on the table by himself? When he was standing backwards on the sink I was scared for him. It only takes a second and could end up with a head trauma. Just wanted to say something as you are a young mother.

[@user-jm6pm3kr4y]

Nothing more precious than mother and child working together. Including him in the everyday chores is so important and beautiful. You are memory making. Deborah. North Carolina 😊😊❤❤

[@Erikajulia_creative]

I’m SO impressed with gianfrancos mobility. My mouth dropped open when I saw his little baby body clipping herbs like a pro!

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your journey of renovating a ruin while preserving tomatoes in Italy, along with the slow summer days and ongoing cottage building, is both inspiring and deeply engaging. The way you blend practical restoration work with the charm of Italian life and seasonal rhythms reflects a beautiful balance of hard work and enjoyment. Your dedication to preserving both heritage and local traditions shines through in every aspect of your project. And I am Floating Village Life.

[@meastwood274]

Awesome to see. I am a dual citizen Italo Americano. I plan on retiring to Italy in five years. Near the grosetto area. Cannot wait for my gardens.

[@4hotpink10]

gosh I wish I could afford that. Do you need a roommate???🥲🥲🥲👉🏽👈🏽

[@marinajemeljanova7917]

Dear Kylie, adjustable toddler standing tower is so useful when cooking with children. It is very safe and convenient. Thank you for the wonderful video. Tomato sauce looks really delicious! ❤

[@beverleyroberts1025]

Some of my best memories of being a child, is cooking with my Nana, she would give me a small pan to make my own version of what she was making. All the things she did with us, dressing up, going on walks, story telling, playing games. No toys were ever involved and yet they are some of my best childhood memories. And probably were my Nana's too. 🍅 🌸🌾 x

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

Gianfranco is getting so big and he’s always so helpful and involved in what you do, so smart! Just fyi, even though we call it canning, it’s just a term for preserving food, usually in glass jars by boiling the jars in a large canning pot you can keep it much longer. Nicki Positano has an older video of her Italian family members canning huge batches of tomato sauce and passata.

[@user-gj4bm7xy1r]

We are just back from a month in Italy. The sights and sounds of this particular episode brought me back to the many nights when we were there. On many evenings, I chopped and cooked fresh veggies in our AirBNB home using the freshest of ingredients from the markets. Thank you for sharing your corner of Tuscany with us. You're very gracious!

[@user-zi8qi9ip2g]

What a lovely day with your husband and son. Such wonderful companionship and positive interactions with your son. Beautiful family…in beautiful Italy. Thank you for sharing..mouthwatering tomatoes.😊

[@truthbetold2611]

Gianfranco helping to churn is so cute!! Kylie you don't seem to miss having tongs and a funnel for your canning. You're an amazing cook and mother. And wife and daughter and friend. And film maker. I'd better stop here : )

[@kathystaursky4063]

I think Gianfranco is going to be a Chef when he grows up! 😀👍❤️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

How wonderful your sister is visiting. Those tomatoes look delicious. Nothing like fresh sauce 😍😘

[@AuntieDarling]

I'm so glad that you speak to him in both yours and Guido's native language. English is my second language and my husband's is english. I speak very fluent english and so I only spoke english to my kids. They said they would never forgive me for not speaking to them in my language (jokingly of course), because now, they don't speak it. I truly regret it. Thank you for sharing.

[@celiafaufau]

The colours and sounds of summer in those videos 😍

[@abes2758]

Seeing little GF pulling those tomatoes off the vine made my heart and soul happy. You are very lucky to have children ❤

[@sharonc1326]

You’ve got the most precious little helper there! You can tell how careful he is about clipping the herbs, and doing a great job! Such beautiful moments. I’m catching up on your videos today, a Kylie binge watch! Have a wonderful time with your sister. ❤

[@joannagrimmer]

What a delightful interlude over my wintery lunch watching summer unfold her treasures in Tuscany. And those special, unforgettable family moments captured as treasures for later. Bravo Kylie. Beautiful photography, rich colours and an ambience that your work is renowned for!

[@susanlamb7431]

What an intelligent baby so coordinated. Beautiful film.

[@celinefederici6951]

Greetings from Cape Cod, MA🐚 Kudos to you & Guido for not giving Gianfranco any sugar. "Learning by doing" is the best way to educate according to John Dewey, American educator. Love how you include him in your daily activities of cooking and gardening and amazing that he is able to actually help you...thanks to your patience.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ma quanto sei bravo Gianfranco! 🤩Kylie and Guido...you're doing an incredibile job with him and building a beautiful life together. Grazie ed un abbraccio forte a tutti voi, Marisa 🥰🤗😘

[@annchee1329]

It’s just wonderful and nurturing to have your child/children be involved in all phases of cooking, gardening etc surrounding us; It’s such a learning experience for the child!!❤

[@vick9895]

Gianfranco is the perfect little helper, and he seems to be so smart too! I don`t have kids nor will I, but I love seeing how you integrate him in your everyday tasks and how he enjoys it, understands and is so willing to be part of it! It`s really lovely!

[@robbymonaco3738]

Another beautiful video. Gianfranco is such a cherub!

[@alyssawaitt2295]

I have a 17 month old and it was so sweet to hear Gianfranco saying “mama up!” Because I also hear that all day long haha! 😊

[@Marisah00]

Such a nice video!! When you installed that wonderful sink, I wonder if you thought that your sweet baby would be standing in it helping you! 🥰 😂 Such beautiful memories he will have with you!!

[@robynhudgens7820]

I made your pavlova with lemon curd and fruit! I’m from NZ living in the USA so I have made many pavlovas in my life but not with homemade lemon curd. Oh wow! It was amazing. Thank you for the recipe!

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Fascinating as always. Your little boy is very advanced for his age. His toys are tomatoes, brilliant 🍅🍅

[@tecora7419]

Thank you for sharing your time ...what a beautiful memory with your son.

[@Nimbylein]

Kylie, you are a rolemodel of a mother to me. So calm and jet so full of joy with everything you do. Thank you for being an inspiration ❤

[@nukketguliscen4050]

Oğlunuz çok becerikli ellere sahip..çok güzel bir bebek..Allah sağlık sıhhat versin.❤

[@josephinebrinkman9942]

Your videos are so beautifully done. The rich colors of your dress to the deep red of the tomatoes makes the sauce that much more delicious. So lovely to hear the quiet chatter of father and son communicating. Gianfranco is so bright, catching on so quickly. I was an elementary school teacher and high school teacher, hands on teaching and constantly repeating the words help him catch on and also help learn the language. Bravo mama and babbo!

[@TraciKyle]

I love how hands on Jean Franco wants to be. His hand eye coordination is very good. Using the clippers to cut herbs. Helping with the cooking. He is so smart. I love watching him grow. I understand why you block his face. Because of this I tend to focus on his adorable chubby little hands and feet. He has a beautiful spirit. Thanks for sharing your beautiful videos.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful vlog! GianFranco has incredible motor skills! What a beautiful child with beautiful parents!

[@pile333]

The plum tomatoes are the perfect ones to make fresh tomato sauce. Delicious. In this period they are usually sold in wooden boxes at a very fair price.

[@gra795]

watching you and your son makes me want to have a child! i love these videos so much.

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Usually children this age don’t do so good in helping with cooking/food preparation. Giancarlo has skills already.

[@sabrinatoglia4729]

My goodness, your little boy is just soooo adorable and smart! No one cuts so well at his age!!! But then again he has such a special mama!!! Your videos and lifestyle are so magical and inspiring! Beautiful family, so wholesome!❤

[@YourFriendAyana]

We are also having an abundance of insanely warm weather. Our tomatoes are coming on so quickly that I am also in need of a way to preserve them so that they will not go to waste. There is nothing more beautiful and satisfying than growing and preserving your own food.

[@jillsallade7168]

While I enjoy ALL of your videos, I especially loved this one. Such a beautiful family, and you always make the best food. I often make things you've made. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Giancarlo is the sweetest little guy who is going to love cooking.

[@shibijose]

It's so cute to hear Gianfranco learning new words

[@leahmichelle5164]

I’ve been wanting to learn “Mediterranean” recipes from real people living in the Mediterranean countrysides, and in my KZbin searching, came across your channel which I have come to love! So beautiful and relatable. Could I ask what varieties of tomatoes you grow please? Thank you from Upstate NY in the US. 👒

[@suesummers8813]

I love the way GF helps in the garden and kitchen, he will make a great chef !

[@bowenrichardc]

Thank you for sharing, there never seems to be enough time to do everything, like time keeps speeding up. I can't wait until my work slows down when i can take evening walks. We as a family use to walk after dinner through the almond orchards in California.

[@michelledonald1361]

Watching you with Gianfranco makes me wish I could do it all over again. My boys are now 34 and 28!

[@ayseberry7494]

Little chef Gianfranco's 'Mama', 'Clean', 'Bravo' picked me up today, like tiramisu.🥰

[@glo75gm]

Oh my goodness he is so cute with his little voice and wanting to help ❤️

[@evamaritasundqvist3385]

É una dolcezza infinita vedere Gian Franco aiutarti nell`orto e in cucina. Siete dei genitori splendidi lasciando il piccolo fare le cose che fate anche voi❤. E ascoltare le cicade…quanti ricordi dei miei anni in Toscana. Nostalgia!

[@ronthomas8560]

Love to watch you all work together! You may give him paper to cut. Our boys spent hours cutting paper into small pieces. They never cut the them selves. Of course we kept an eye on them. Helps to get good child friendly scissors! ❤

[@brijrussell83]

I know this won’t help you now (but for next year), if you wrap elastic bands around the ends of your tongs or wooden spoons, then lifting the jars out of the hot water makes it a lot easier to grip. What a lovely video! I could taste i vostri pomodori through the screen, and I loved the good plopping of the pomodori Gianfranchino xoxo 💋 🍅

[@virginiaramirez4214]

GianFrancó is just adorable 🥰💙 Such lovely homemade tomato sauce.

[@elsiewiebe8371]

Thank you for bringing us along on your canning adventure-I loved it! You are doing a lovely job. I canned for many years while my children were growing up and we had a large garden; now I have just begun to get back into it these past few years and have been enjoying it all over again. 2 bits of advice: you need a pair of canning tongs (they will grip your jars safely so you don't get burned or have broken jars and wasted effort) and you need a funnel (wide mouth) so you can keep your jars a little less messy when dishing into them). I looked them up and tongs are less than $10. canadian dollars, while a set of 2 funnels were $11. You'll wonder how you got along without them!

[@janiehaig2521]

I don't know if lots of other viewers suggested that you use a wide mouth funnel to pour the sauce into the jars. Saves a lot of time, you don't even have to wipe the rim. Also I would use a red towel under the jars,not white! 😆 lol

[@minervabird1967]

That tomato sauce looks wonderful. Brava ! I wonder if a pair of canning tongs and a wide mouthed funnel would make it a little easier on you, particularly when you are doing such large batches. Forgive me for the unsolicited advice, and thank you for a lovely video.

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Like Tita in "Like Water for Chocolate," the delicious smells of your kitchen will bring beautiful memories of home for Gian Franco! 🥰

[@sabinehaberlein4504]

Gianfranco is so lovely 💕 That piece of piano music is amazing ! 🎼

[@ElenaKamesh76]

Ciao, how lovely to see Gianfranco helping so cute, enjoyed to see all together in the kitchen. I do conserve tomatoes, San Marzano. One thing made it easier, we both machine that separetes tomatoes from the skin&seeds was satisfying to watch it😂, can't tolerate seeds has lectins so for me its important. Happy summer, take care ciao😘

[@theelizabethan1]

Quite a valid point: Tomatoes, being in the "nightshade" family, contain Lectins and Glyco-Alkaloids. These are Anti-Nutrients which can be damaging to the gut, setting up the intestinal biome for Autoimmune conditions. Since most of these substances are found in the Skin & Seeds, such a machine is very desirable !!

[@lindamallia279]

I love your videos. Will you ever show your beautiful boy? Beautiful parents, beautiful children

[@semakesen6608]

The tomato pasta looks so delicious.I think it’s because Gianfranco hold the tomatoes with his little sweet hands😉❤️❤️

[@marinadean5706]

How wonderful that you are making tomato sauce just now. I wanted to try doing it for the first time, and what better teacher than you showing me the best possible tomato sauce I could ever make. I love how involved Gianfranco is, and how well he speaks in both languages. The brick terrace on the pollaio looks beautiful. It has a nice lacey effect. How wonderful also that your sister is visiting. I so miss mine since she returned home after visiting me. Stay cool, love you all❤❤❤

[@NannyNettie]

Takes me back to when my parents canned tomatoes. I drank the juice from the grinder. Best sauce I ever had.

[@nathalienurse3336]

I can taste those lovely tomatoes from here. How lucky is Gianfranco to have two wonderful parents and an adoring Zia………🤗🇨🇦

[@VivianNorth]

I have been watching you since before your wedding. I recently got a little more involved. I really look forward to seeing your videos. John Franco is growing so fast. I am so happy that your family is growing. You’re creation is a delight to watch each time.

[@user-mountaingloss]

love your videos, here in Appalachian Mountains we use glass jars also, call it canning , when family would get together, and can together. I hope to visit Italy someday, my grand daughter is Italian

[@doloresbauman4797]

I love your videos when your little boy is involved. He is such a cutie!

[@wordjam412]

I can almost feel that dry heat ~ inhaling your vegetable garden. What is it they say: anything done right is done slowly ? The cottage will be glorious, epic, a tale of its own.

[@sonia_rose]

I love that Gianfranco is so involved with the day-to-day and learning such great life skills. You can tell that he loves it too! He is a joy!

[@eunicefrey2593]

Kylie, i loved watching this video of you canning tomatoes with your sweet little boy. I was a stay at home mom in Canada and it takes me back to the days when i included my sons in my regular work tasks. ❤ I also wondered if you might have a funnel to use when putting the tomatoes into the jars? It can be so helpful. Your video takes me back in time…so peaceful to watch.

[@irmafernandez2887]

How wonderful to see so many tomatoes! You are experiencing the heat wave that we experiencing in Southern California. But oh how the veggies love the weather!

[@elliekrause7266]

I just came in from gardening on this hot summers day and I needed a good rest. I see your video dropped and I’m pouring myself a glass of lemonade and looking forward to relaxing with you.🥰

[@bethvolschenk9587]

A delightful video. Beautiful to see the kind and special interaction with your little boy!

[@lauradeluca6520]

Good evening kylie wishing you and your family the best❤❤❤❤

[@beverleyroberts1025]

You've inspired me to make my own tomato sauce now Kylie! x 🍅 🍅 🍅 🌾🌸🦋

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Beautiful video 🎉🎉 love to all ❤. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@keagleeagle821]

I am happy for the process on Chicken cop projects. For sure its difficult to build in Italy .I love that rooftop terrace.

[@mariepeterson7250]

Thank you for this lovely video. I would feel so much better if you would get a jar lifter. It took me years to get one. They are a lot safer when lifting hot canning jars and not expensive. Cheers.

[@EdithFoster]

I love everything you do! Putting up tomatoes every year is a must for me. I noticed to make your job easier, you might consider maybe a funnel and a ladle to transfer to sauce into the jar, using some canning tongs are a wonderful tool to take out the jars from the water bath. You are an amazing woman, wife and mother. You are multi talented. Please keep up the amazing work, I know you enjoy every minute, it’s a labor of love what you do for the ones you care about. ❤

[@irmgardkuchernig1156]

Your little boy is so skilled.

[@janiebratt8826]

We start cherry harvest in the morning here on Mt. Hood. Praying the rain clouds away and moving bins and ladders in preparation. We are looking forward to touring France next month when the work of the year is completed. Best to you and family.

[@StefanSvorad]

You guys are beautiful family!!! Love watching your channel.

[@Barbara_Petrovna]

Dear Kylie, every video you make is such an inspiration! I started following you long ago and I’ve gone through your pregnancy with Gian Franco being pregnant myself, and I adore seeing him grow! If only I could I’d love to give you a big hug, you are a wonderful mother and an amazing creator! My virtual hugs and kisses on both of your cheeks! 😘

[@karenrouth2056]

Wonderful video… Kylie get yourself a wide mouth funnel so mush easier to pour or ladel to fill jars! Also once jars are filled, secure the top as you did, then immediately turn jar upside down and they seal themselves! A lot less time and effort and gas! It works perfectly every time for all preserves so long as hot and lid is tight! Hope this helps! If others already said this sorry, because I’ve not had time to read the comments as I’m a week behind🤭😂 thank you for lovely video as always, love from southern italy x

[@loriannvaccola8264]

Love these videos. Reminds me always of my Gram

[@sandramuis7430]

Charming! Thank you…🥰

[@christinehedary1491]

Wonderful episode as usual, GianFranco is so adorable helping you with all those tomatoes and everything else