Italian Grandma Makes Beef Braciole

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5 жыл бұрын

BRACIOLE
2 lbs thinly sliced Beef (London Broil/Flank Steak/etc.)
Garlic, minced & crushed
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Red Hot Pepper Flakes
Prosciutto or Ham as substitute
Boiled Eggs, chopped
Provolone Cheese Slices
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
SAUCE
1 qt Tomato Sauce
1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
1 small Onion (sliced)
3 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
Olive Oil
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!

Пікірлер: 6 100

@simonepiscedda2119 29 күн бұрын

I can't believe it....... this dish has also been maintained by the Apulian tradition. Well done Nonna, a hug to all Italians in America ❤

@willwake6147 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Comare Gina, My name is Jim D'Eramo and when I watch and hear you . . . I sometimes begin to cry because you sound and act like my grandma who died long ago. She was from Abruzzo and spoke English with the same accent you do . . . and she cooked exactly like you do. You make me miss my youth and all the hours I spent watching her and my mother in the kitchen. Watching you is like going back home for a little while. May God Bless You Always.

@khamen723 Жыл бұрын

My wife is 98% Italian. Her father passed 2 years ago at 90. He used to make this for us all the time. 🎉

@lesliel.6260 10 ай бұрын

This lady is beautiful...I'm proud to be an Italian and that she shares the culture with others

@rebeccapando6801 2 жыл бұрын

My Aunt Nancy made braciole. I lost her last year to Covid-19. Please send my love to your Grandmother. She brought back memories of my favorite aunt.

@smac72bigz 2 жыл бұрын

This lady is an absolute TREASURE…and a beautiful reminder of all the good things in this crazy world! ❤️

@Sulamanjansulttaani Жыл бұрын

Im actually more beutiful

@TheInsecureChef 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. I'm a 72 year old Brooklyn Italian guy. This brought back great memories. Thanks

@rollotomassi6374 8 ай бұрын

My grandmother made this all the time, she said the secret is the butcher slicing the meat, thin but not too thin…..sometimes she made the filling with ricotta, romano and mozzarella mixed together with the spices, egg, and prosciutto ( diced )…..cooked in the sauce…..so good…..

@hollygoheavily260 4 жыл бұрын

"If you like, you put. You no like you no put." Words of wisdom indeed! We love you Gina!

@sherylkennedy146 3 жыл бұрын

(Holly GoHeavily, your user name cracked me up! LOL

@ollydearden 3 жыл бұрын

It's like poetry to me.

@sandrasandiford4346 3 жыл бұрын

I just adore her.

@maddalenaorlando8662 3 жыл бұрын

@@sherylkennedy146 ú h 77 99 7 766

@GayJoyJac 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't this just make you feel good watching Gina (who was 84 when doing this video!). Just her love of cooking for family, and years and years of doing it, comes across. Really does make you all warm and fuzzy for all our grandma's and their best dishes. Thank you!

@johnadams3086 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there 👋 how are you doing today

@ginamoretti9716 Жыл бұрын

I love Gina! i suffer from depression and her videos are the only thing that get me out of bed and in my kitchen!!! Thank you so much!!!!

@mollygrubber 10 ай бұрын

One of my earliest memories was my grandfather (he was Maltese) making braciole. I guess this was 52-53 years ago. It was a big deal to make this, must have been a special occasion. If I remember correctly, he added olives and eggs - but I was pretty young, I could be wrong. Thank you for showing me how to make this, I'm definitely going to try it. It's been a LONG time since I've had this.

@pennypiper7382 4 жыл бұрын

Italian grandmas ..and non Italian ones, measure with the eye and cook with the heart. Yes, they deserve appreciation.❤️❤️❤️🌹

@russellgeorge1993 4 жыл бұрын

@Angelica Jordan Zamorano she's 84 and she looks great and cooking is what keeps her going and makes her happy!

@contessa5434 4 жыл бұрын

@Angelica Jordan Zamorano I noticed she uses too much salt as well

@mariarennie402 4 жыл бұрын

The strength when shes kneading dough .omg .I cant do that now not the amount she used in her biscuit vidxx

@Mattiimateo 4 жыл бұрын

Bless her young soul🙏🏻

@isabelserrano6018 3 жыл бұрын

This type of measuring comes with a life time of cooking, when I asked my mother for a recipe she would just saying watch me when I cook., that way you'll learn, and I did. May God bless nonna Gina 😘😘

@steveandjudyb1620 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly America's grandma I enjoy watching you when I get angry watching the news my wife makes me turn your channel and all the stress from life just seems to fade away God Bless you Grandma Gina and yes I adopted you as My Grandma Love you Grandma Gina.

@markusallport1276 4 ай бұрын

I adore this lady Gina! So sweet and fun to watch. she's a very good teacher, I am learning authentic Italian cooking techniques and I'm loving it.

@bibmitchell6542 Жыл бұрын

How can you not love this woman? Thank you for posting

@fredspina1757 4 жыл бұрын

As an Italian I just love this nonna. Reminds me of someone I knew and loved. MY nonna.💖✨🥣

@lindaanderson4138 2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments EXACTLY… She so lovingly brings me back to so many loving memories of MY Nonna! God Bless! 💚🤍❤️

@ezeddie32 2 жыл бұрын

Love her! Cuban here, she reminds me of my abuela

@stebstebanesier6205 3 жыл бұрын

If everyone would just take Nonna Gina advise and " Go nice-a, go nice-a", the world would be a better place. When the craziness of self-isolation and the current political situation get too much for me to handle I visit this channel, and it's like getting a hug from my own grandma. Heart felt love to you Gina and your family. Thank you for sharing.

@jeanpalumbo3411 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way she's amazing made me go back to cooking .Made lasagna today.

@Karlsz Жыл бұрын

Italian Grandma kept me sane during the pandemic lockdown. 🥹💗

@littleme3597 8 ай бұрын

I would put in the flavored garlic, oil, and juices from the browning, into sauce pot with meat. So good. I am grandma too. lol.

@maxduncan3392 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 58 years old now. It's been a long time since I felt like I was 6 and watching one of my grandmothers making a favorite recipe just for me. This production was perfect. I can't wait for the weekend. We'll be having Braciole Grandma Gina's way for the Super Bowl.

@MrEwciii2001 3 жыл бұрын

How could people give this lady a thumbs down?

@helentoulantis4316 3 жыл бұрын

That is what I thought!

@karenbianchino4066 3 жыл бұрын

Stupidity. She’s a true Italiano Nonna!

@karenbianchino4066 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I spoke Italian the way Nonna speaks English.... what a treasure, Molto Benne , Nonna!

@lisaduvall7876 Жыл бұрын

This Italian grandma is pure delight! I wish she was my neighbor ❤️❤️❤️

@donnadean3635 Жыл бұрын

Bless you for sharing with all of us who never had an Italian Nonna . You make the world a better place

@FrankBrancaRealtor 3 жыл бұрын

Just about the most genuine person I've seen on KZfaq. God Bless!

@annienevatt350 3 жыл бұрын

Your a great cook and mother.

@adapagenisus1961 3 жыл бұрын

I'm inclined to agree. In the moment as if suddenly Emeril took me to his mother's house for supper where she sat me down in the kitchen and indulged my interest. Sadly, it's a testament on the jaded nature of seasoned content viewers, that I don't know if that should worry me, ML! (mostly kidding) ha!

@joannzisa 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! She always makes me SMILE! My grandma sounded JUST like Nona Gina❤️

@jacquiyou 3 жыл бұрын

I love Mama Gina you are a beautiful soul

@juliodefreitas157 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome cook 👍👍❤

@francaruscelloni1786 3 жыл бұрын

La nonna Gina says: parsellin instead of parsley. In italian is prezzemolo😁.she is so sweet and cute and doesn't feel ashamed to speak english in her way.I admire her😙

@glennw111 7 ай бұрын

The big question is how well do you speak Italian

@georgedevine4130 Жыл бұрын

She's my KZfaq Grandma and that's all. This woman is a treasure. Much love and respect for the love she puts into her meals.

@kevinparsons1711 Жыл бұрын

Gina is everyone's favorite Italian Nonna. What a treasure!

@acme2724 4 жыл бұрын

I think I just found the cure for word peace, before we fight each other make it mandatory to watch this wonderful Italian Grandma cook and before long everyone will be happy.

@mightymo77 5 жыл бұрын

That is a genuine Mojo's Beads necklace that you are wearing (30:37) and I am honored! You are wonderful, keep up the videos and God bless.

@DizzLexic 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Did you send her that? If so, bless your heart for putting a smile on her lovely face... hehe.. Cheers!!

@mightymo77 5 жыл бұрын

@@DizzLexic Yes I did, and so glad to see that she likes it! I love her! lol

@sharicooper-michener8177 6 ай бұрын

I love Nona, and the singing is so special

@giorgioditizio6293 7 ай бұрын

Sono italiano, vivo in Italia e mi piace cucinare. Questa è la vera cucina italiana

@laurahilton3273 4 жыл бұрын

Grandma is adorable. How lucky her family.

@TheGerg1965 5 жыл бұрын

I love you Italian Grandma!!!

@joanniannotti-xn6kh 7 ай бұрын

Great job. She’s amazing. Good teacher. Bravo Gina

@dalerardon1687 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Gina. We love you

@dianaalexander1915 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Gina's family for sharing her with the rest of us! She is a treasure for sure. How wonderful it must be to have a cook of her caliber to cook for you.

@willchatman8935 3 жыл бұрын

She is just as authentic as the food she cooks. So beautiful 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. The hell with celebrity chefs, this is where it's at, that is truly the beauty of Italian cuisine, grandma, and I'm not Italian, but I respect the pure heritage that she so transparently emanates. So cool

@leroyair23 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more, I smile the whole time I watch. She’s the best

@olat1273 2 жыл бұрын

I love her apron she wears i would love to have one

@mariacucinella6336 2 жыл бұрын

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@MegaGlockmeister 9 ай бұрын

How could you not love Nona? She shines like a diamond in a field of rhinestones. The best part is her father-in-law enjoying his wine with the braciole.

@thefitzs 8 ай бұрын

That was the best part! "He drinka da wine!" 🥰

@lisalu910 10 ай бұрын

I wish Gina was MY grandma!

@debbiefallon3560 4 жыл бұрын

I want to give a Shout Out to the videographer, Gina's son-in-law. I've watched a dozen videos, and am very impressed with how still he holds the camera, and how he varies the shots from close-up to wide. Nice job!

@deborahgeorge1939 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.. the photographer is on point. Very professional videos.👌

@davidsolomon8203 4 жыл бұрын

She hooked me with her accent, and sealed me as a life-long fan with her smile!!! Oh yes, she’s a great cook!!!

@wachagondoo Жыл бұрын

Mamma Gina, devo esprimere il massimo rispetto per la tua vita di esperienza e l'idea che sei disposta a condividere tutto questo con tutti gli altri. Che Dio benedica te e tutti i tuoi. in più aggiungerei che sei una persona straordinaria che ovviamente ha fatto più luce su questa povera terra del sole stesso.

@LaVidaEsUnExamen Жыл бұрын

She’s so cute and reminds me of my own grandma, god rest her soul. Word of advice to whoever is reading this, go visit your grandma as much as you can bc I miss being able to visit my own grandma. ❤️ Even if you don’t particularly agree with everything they say, just remember they don’t have malicious intent when they speak and sometimes they just say things that you need to let in one ear and out the other. They were born in a different time and place than you. Give them grace.

@beatleicious 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm-a Gina!!!" 🤗 I adore your videos. Listening to your stories and hearing the songs makes me feel like I'm right there with you. Thanks so much for everything!!! Delicious food and wonderful company!!

@craig9843 5 жыл бұрын

Love her spirit, and her passion for what she does. I bet she never complains. The world needs more of this. Love her recipes as well.

@janebaldacchino7771 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this beautiful nanny. She looks like an amazing cook. God bless her. I loved the accent 😍 ❤

@roniannelli8505 2 жыл бұрын

This woman reminds me of my grandmother so much that I could sit here and listen to her for hours besides that she is a good cook I could tell the cam and love that she puts into a creations is amazing bon appetit

@johnnyspero2470 5 жыл бұрын

I love this lady 😂. She needs her own cooking show on the food network.

@deborahgeorge1939 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Johnny Spero. She is very entertaining. And she sings.

@sicilyny5375 4 жыл бұрын

Call the producers....

@rosegriffin8001 4 жыл бұрын

She has her own show,right here on u tube.😊 Otherwise she would probably have to make the "network" happy. I'm sure she is more comfortable in her own home(or her family's home)and she can be her own boss. And her son in law video taping who does a great job!

@cblaker68 3 жыл бұрын

She is the cutest ever. I'm just in love with how she speaks English! She should be famous

@almabelhumeur6672 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love how she speaks English I try to imitate her accent...lol! She is so sweet, I love her to bits.

@cheryl-annegoh5278 3 ай бұрын

The only thing i would do differently is i wouls fry the beef rolls first in the large sauce pan, then take them out. With the same pan, with the left over oil and flavours in the pan, proceed to make the sauce. This way the flavours of the beef juice will not be wasted. Oh and i would add wine too!😁❤ Love to Nona!

@snipper1ie 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful woman who has a thousand years of cooking knowledge in her head. She has passed it on to us through this medium and thank Baccus she has. I wonder if she has any daughters or granddaughters she has passed on her skills to. When My father, daughter and I would return 'home', my mother would be set up for baking an Irish soda bread scone. My daughters' apron would be waiting on her and as she put on her apron, that her granny and her made together, I was, in no uncertain terms, told to, 'GO AWAY DADDY'. Later, I was presented with half of the best scone in Ireland.

@johnpowers2921 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live near New Haven CT, almost everyone is Italian or Irish, or a combination of both. Our culture is different, but we respect each other, go to the same churches and wind up married to each other. This grandma (Nonna) is superb!

@cazman1406 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I always watching these videos late at night when I'm starving? 😋😋😋

@robbincarter-hopkins2228 7 ай бұрын

I'm not Italian, but I've enjoyed this beautiful Nona. I love to hear her talk!!!!!!!!

@annaluisa379 Жыл бұрын

Nonna Gina-you bring so much joy! God Bless you!

@mizbeadmkr 4 жыл бұрын

I lost my Mom and 3 sisters, and miss them every day. My Mom was a great cook, too. She cooked for the priests at her church, 5 days a week til her death in 2007 at age 77. She didn't need the money as much as she needed to cook for those she loved and respected. You remind me of her. 💕💕💕 She would have loved watching you, like I do. Thank you Gina, and family, you are an absolute joy. Love you!

@BuonAPetitti 4 жыл бұрын

You lost her too soon, but what a lovely life she had to be able to do what she enjoyed. God Bless.

@peterlind8739 4 жыл бұрын

Gina you are an absolute joy to watch.

@stephaniemcneil4106 10 ай бұрын

I just want to thank you Nona for sharing this video, I followed it exactly as you mentioned and my husband decided to propose after this meal. I'm an Italian American but never had braciole before. I make for his birthday every year now. ❤

@pamfricano5446 Жыл бұрын

I miss my Italian mother in law she made the best Braciole. And Italian cookies. Her parents were from Palermo. I love watching Gina cook!

@kabulchatha5289 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, Grandma Gina is so sweet, her her Italiano accent, I watch and listen her for hours and hours , will never tired. I wished , I would understand language. I love Italian language.Good luck Granny.I like your cooking videos.... keep going.... God bless ya..

@ogoodgriefsavournin3563 5 жыл бұрын

I just wait for each and every video. This is just the most wonderful woman. Such a treasure!

@katleenpombo6744 5 жыл бұрын

She takes me back to my childhood. Only Irish family in an all Italian neighborhood, They adopted us because they thought we were to thin. Love to here her accent.

@user-se1ev7my6f 6 ай бұрын

I love Braciole! I haven’t made it in years. That’s about to change🙂. Thank you, Gina’

@patkern185 2 ай бұрын

Grazie, Nona Gina, for making this for everyone to see. I learned how to make this at 13 by hanging around my best friend's kitchen after school while her mother cooked. Bracciole was my favorite. We use hard-boiled eggs and breadcrumbs along with parsley and garlic. Heavenly! I'll have to make some very soon! XXOO ❤

@dmack1827 4 жыл бұрын

Nobody cooks better than Italians. They mastered the delicious simplicity of food.

@sicilyny5375 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...so true! We 🎸 rock

@sarabirdm7030 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you tell different ways to make the same dinners. Not everyone has the same taste or the imagination to alter a recipe. You really are a great teacher. Your videos would make a wonderful newlyweds gift. Feed him ( or her ) like this & you will cement the marriage ! How could anyone leave if they knew they were coming home to a beautiful mate & TRUE ITALIAN DINNERS ! A thousand thanks for a job well done 👍

@CaptPoco 11 ай бұрын

I firmly believe that the thicker the accent, the more authentic the food.

@YourFriendKaren 8 ай бұрын

I would add the juice from the sauteing the braciole to the sauce for extra flavor

@chazdesimone7306 3 жыл бұрын

Braciole is my favorite Italian food! My mother used to make it when us kids were younger, and as we moved out and she slowed down she never made it again...until one New Years Eve 1999 that I had planned to spend with her for dinner to celebrate the Millennial 2000 (something she never imagined she'd live to experience) and she surprised me with her homemade braciole! It was delicious--what a way to ring in the New Year...the New Millennium! She passed away shortly after that.

@firpydog3851 3 жыл бұрын

Chaz DeSimone A bittersweet beautiful memory👍😍

@almabelhumeur6672 2 жыл бұрын

Awe...such a heart warming story to share. Hugs to you.

@maureenr970 5 жыл бұрын

OMG Gina, you brought back so many memories of my grandma n mother! Sunday was sauce day at our house, simmering all day. Sausage, meatballs, pork ribs n the braciole ♥️ Grandma was Sicilian n my mom was Sicilian and Calabrese. (My other side was Irish and I most times use tomato juice in my sauce, lol) Grandma passed 3 weeks before my 16th birthday at age 66 n mom passed 2017 at age 92. I miss their cooking. They always mixed the cheese, parsley n some garlic powder with a little breadcrumbs so the cheese had something to melt into instead of disappearing into the sauce. I make this 5-6× a year. Thank you for your recipe, the 1st version looks so yummy! Keep being you. Your accent reminds me of visiting relatives in the brownstones in Brooklyn where the men grew tomatoes in the front yard n sat under trellises next to their fig trees drinking wine while the women cooked n congregated on the huge front porches! Beautiful memories ❣️🍴❣️

@richardcommins4926 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, grandma Gina also reminds me of my grandmother who's mother was also Sicilian. My grandmother also cooked for me all of Gina's recipes like Braciole, Eggplant Parmesan and of course spaghetti sauce. When I cooked my spaghetti sauce I always thinned my sauce with a good red wine, but I like your idea of using tomato juice, maybe even V8 with a little more spicy flavor! I also put chopped black olives into my sauce for added richness.

@agp548 7 ай бұрын

Gina you remind me of my grandma she and my dad started a restaurant in New York 75 years ago my brother runs it now we use all the recipes from her. I love listening to your voice god bless you keep up the amazing cooking.

@Violet-fj8yd 6 ай бұрын

Can you share the name of the restaurant?

@mimiflores1327 Жыл бұрын

This little lady reminds me of my grandma Carmen she was Italian. And she would cook real good. OH my God. So good. Luv you mama

@daenas 5 жыл бұрын

She's in her element and loves it! She's so special and adorable!

@tawanahicks7439 5 жыл бұрын

She's beautiful. What a blessing to have her in your life. God bless.

@lisamackres783 Жыл бұрын

Watching her always makes me smile.

@Stephanie-mm4kq Жыл бұрын

Brings back childhood memories of my Grams cooking.

@catspaw3815 5 жыл бұрын

Just like I remember- Used to watch my Grandmother and my Mother make this all the time! You speak just like they did! Warms my heart!! Thank You!!

@Crusherwoman 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching Gina! She reminds me of my Italian grandmother!

@heartproblems2727 Жыл бұрын

If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.....Gina is a heart breaker. I love watching her cook and her recipes are easy and delicious. Thank you for sharing.

@kathleendinicola9065 11 ай бұрын

Who would give this sweet lady a thumbs down. Jealous fools. She’s like my nonnie. God bless you Gina we love you

@travonjones 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever disliked this video should be ashamed!

@irishkazolotse 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i had a grandmother like this, but i dont remember my old folks... Ms. Gina is a superstar, thank you for sharing your Mom and Grandmon with us!!!!! Best blessings for good health to all!!!

@Gerrygambone Жыл бұрын

My mom makes the best braciole, as does every Italian mamma. Buon Appetito

@Ivehadenuff 7 ай бұрын

In the 1960’s, my aunt made braciole similar to Gina’s original method, for holidays! I love seeing Gina cook and sing! She reminds me of my childhood. She is an international treasure!

@Bitsofemily 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you said "my hands are clean"...that must be an Italian thing... I and my whole family say that whenever we use our hands for something or dish something out lol!!

@skyrocketcoast219 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha- exactly same from San Francisco Italian American bunch.

@lindacowles756 2 жыл бұрын

G'day, Emily Ohlinger! I'm glad that clean hands are mentioned on food shows. Very important, but seldom shown or mentioned.

@kinky_Z 4 жыл бұрын

I not only enjoy Gina's recipes, I love that she always incorporates a little Italian lesson, or culture/songs, into her videos. These vids are gold!

@rosegriffin8001 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! ❤

@marilynrenzetti9857 2 жыл бұрын

This lady, Gina, is the supreme example of an Italian grandmother. She reminds me of my own grandmother who emigrated from Alano, in south central Italy at the turn of the 20th century. From her gentle, giving demeanour to her expressions and hand movements, she brings back many memories. These immigrants brought their simple way of life and culture and food which they shared so generously and have influenced future generations forever. These are recipes I remember from my own mother’s cooking. I still make a lot of these and my grandchildren love it.

@beckygerber6282 7 ай бұрын

I’m already in love 🥰 with this sweet woman. Love Italian accent.

@myrabyanka5442 3 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone downvote this lady? Nitwits only. Italian has to be the most fun language in the world. She is a great teacher and the video is very instructive. What are you down voting exactly?

@lightdestiny7 3 жыл бұрын

They're jealous. As my brother used say "some people are Italian; and some people wish they were Italian!" Bless her heart, at her age she is so vibrant!

@trackdusty 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I voted her "up" because she does wonders with horse meat!

@trackdusty 3 жыл бұрын

@@mdee860 I agree, they are indeed noble, though made ignoble on the plate.

@mdee860 3 жыл бұрын

@@trackdusty - you can't eat horsemeat legally in America. She said beef or pork. In Europe, you can order horsemeat at a restaurant. 😢 That breaks my heart, as does the thought of horsemeat going into dog food. Gross.

@trackdusty 3 жыл бұрын

@@mdee860 Yes she did indeed..."beef or pork"..."nudge nudge...wink...wink"...

@vanessalumbra9409 5 жыл бұрын

Nonna Gina, I love you so much! I am adopting you as my grandma. All my family is gone. Your videos bring tears of happiness when I watch them! I wish you much happiness and good health in this new year. You are the kindest Nonna ever with the biggest heart! Love you!

@Alltoofinite Жыл бұрын

No better comfort food than this… And her accent is very comforting as well… Have made this many times… She has still taught me a lot

@kjss4345 6 ай бұрын

Nonas are the greatest people left on this planet!

@sabyegrp 4 жыл бұрын

My wife is Italian, and I'm Norwegian. We both have recipes from our Moms and Grandmothers, and we both enjoy cooking. Been together for 49 years. I was lucky enough to know her Grandma for many years before she passed. She cooked and spoke just like Gina. Although we learned so much from them, I wish we could have made recordings like this. She's a gem. And like her, all their measurements were based on years of experience.

@johnnoethen7112 5 жыл бұрын

Italian restaurants in my home town, do not make braciole, as they did years ago. I made your braciole last night, exactly per your recipe. HOMERUN!!! Please keep posting videos Gina!

@drjoelsilverman Жыл бұрын

My new son in law is italian. Enrico Scarpelli. A wonderful kid, i love him like I love my daughter. To make this on Christmas is a blessing for all of us - and you. Thank you - Joel Silverman

@janboyd227 2 жыл бұрын

You put many 'chefs' to shame. How wonderful you are!

@jaygiuffrida5645 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Italian from Naples so watching Gina was a pleasure. She looks so happy cooking and I understand why she didn't want help .. She does just fine on her own. Jay

@darkwingduck643 5 жыл бұрын

Grandma Gina, since I've come across ur channel I have been binge watching u for 3 days. I love your recipes and how you make me feel like ur cooking for me. God Bless you Grandma Gina.

@peggys.450 2 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful sweet Grandma EVER! I love this sweet lady so much! Gina, if you want to use your hands on the food you do it, whatever makes you happy my dear.