Italian Grandma Makes Cinnamon Cake

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  • CINNAMON CAKE:
    1 cup Milk (240ml)
    ½ cup Sugar (100g)
    ¼ tsp Salt (1.5g)
    ½ oz Active Dry Yeast (2 envelopes) (14g)
    ¼ lb Butter (120g)
    4 cups All Purpose Flour (480g)
    2 extra large Eggs
    1 ½ cup Sugar (300g) mixed with 3 Tbsp Cinnamon (35g)
    1-2 Tbsp melted Butter (30g)
    Form dough into small balls and roll each ball first into melted Butter (2 Tbsp) and then into a mixture of 1.5 cups Sugar with 3 Tbsp Cinnamon. Then place each ball into pan. Sprinkle more of the Sugar and Cinnamon mixture on top of cake. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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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 does she make such large portions?
    When she was in Italy, she would cook and bake in such large quantities so she wouldn’t have to take time every day to make food, and instead be able to work on the farm. Many of her recipes can be cut in half or quartered if you choose to try them out!
    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!

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  • @KarmaZeusBoi
    @KarmaZeusBoi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I love how she tucked the dough in on the couch to keep it warm like it were a person she was keeping warm. She is soooooo lovely

    • @4UStevePerry
      @4UStevePerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like my MIL she puts towels and blankets on everything.

    • @NoraSNch3z
      @NoraSNch3z 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im glad she doesnt have any cats ! 😊💁

    • @pastagirl1
      @pastagirl1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right? I thought the same thing when she was tucking the dough.....Just like my mom used to tuck me in...Seriously...with so much love...

    • @cjunqween3968
      @cjunqween3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NoraSNch3z she's very clean! Love her!

    • @juttamussong-loffler9292
      @juttamussong-loffler9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Gina is an extraordinary woman. Everybody must love her. She worked/works already quite a lot.

  • @lozzib3204
    @lozzib3204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I am a school cookery teacher in the UK and I am going to make this with my class when we go back to school.

  • @gailtorricellas4556
    @gailtorricellas4556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    A wonderful happy grandma.Kids are lucky! Must tell grandma ever day You love her😇

  • @clionamm
    @clionamm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I love how you (son in law film-er and editor!) leave plenty of time and don't cut fast when Gina is mixing, kneading or whatever she is doing, you show a good bit before cutting to the next stage. She seems a lovely woman and you're all very lucky to have her, as I'm sure you all know!

    • @dorothyseguna
      @dorothyseguna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I will surely try this! Bella e brava nonna Gina! Evviva i nostri vicini gli italiani xxxx.sono da Malta..

    • @jeniferschultz1804
      @jeniferschultz1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️🙏

  • @elstongunn4277
    @elstongunn4277 7 ปีที่แล้ว +635

    For anyone who never had a parent or grandparent who actually did home cooking, this is what is meant when someone says, "cooked/baked with love". Love truly is THE secret ingredient that makes these recipes taste so good.

  • @Susan.I
    @Susan.I 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, you are busy in the kitchen!! And we watch with love in our hearts!!!

  • @Lily-2019
    @Lily-2019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    It's beyond my comprehension how anyone could thumbs down this beautifully made cinnamon cake MADE WITH LOVE !! 💖
    ✔ I can't wait to try it.
    THANKYOU!
    ps. " You're a beautiful lady !! "
    God Bless You.

    • @ajt9745
      @ajt9745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, right?! It's gotta be other Italian Grandma's who want you to like their version of cinnamon cake 😆

    • @cjunqween3968
      @cjunqween3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haters gonna hate while they secretly steal her recipes!

    • @moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287
      @moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably because in the U.S this is called monkey bread.. it’s obviously not cake using our traditional us of the word. But u can buy this anywhere. It just tastes better when it’s homemade. But ppl are stupid they will give it a thumbs down only because it’s called monkey bread here in the states, which is ridiculous!

    • @coffeecake8835
      @coffeecake8835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I choose to think the 👎 was hit by mistake. 🙂

  • @GohAhweh
    @GohAhweh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love you Gina..🇮🇹💋
    It's wonderful to hear the sounds of the crows outside while you are cooking..

  • @laurie5255
    @laurie5255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for all you do!! We all appreciate you so much . This is an honor to watch you.... truly.

  • @8corsican
    @8corsican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grandma... the world is falling into darkness and you have given us the very best, brightest sunshine with this amazing recipe... I wish you and your family joy and happiness and who knows, maybe my son will be giving the recipe to his children in years to come... thank you so much!

  • @catnipmouse
    @catnipmouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I don't know why, but I love watching Gina. I find these so comforting and calming in these scary times

    • @GCAT-zv9in
      @GCAT-zv9in 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too. Comforting, it is a good way to describe her and these videos...oh and fattening. But hey, I am 60 and had a blessed life and I will survive! How else can I be sure to make and consume every item on her video.
      Stay healthy and love one another (from 6 feet away!)

    • @magdapatriciaromerorimoldi5751
      @magdapatriciaromerorimoldi5751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice from you

    • @Pcummins47
      @Pcummins47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen so true. It’s so soothing watching her. I can feel the love in her kitchen when she cooks especially when she sings. She’s a joy and my favorite on TH-cam.

    • @tootsiewhitlow9961
      @tootsiewhitlow9961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. Gina enjoying yourself cooking for her family and all of us.
      watching Gina is
      relaxing and comforting
      Shes the highlight
      of my day every day. God bless Gina
      AMEN

    • @umiiscasa5087
      @umiiscasa5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @f.joannerosales400
    @f.joannerosales400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am like so many here...you watch Gina and your whole day is better. She is an inspiration to all.

  • @barbarazimmerman6127
    @barbarazimmerman6127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love Grandma Gina! She brings me back in time to the 1950'2 and 60's, when I was growing up in a Jewish & Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. The ladies all understood each other, and shared recipes. Some, like my grandmother, did not read or write, so the recipes were all in their memories. Measurements were in "glass fulls" instead of measuring cups. Big spoon and small spoon were measured in table utensils. No one had special equipment. And the best part was when their recipes crossed over. God bless you Gina, and the wonderful memories you are passing down.

    • @footyfan101ful
      @footyfan101ful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carlton is a suburb in Melbourne. After the second world war the Jews and Italians moved to Carlton. After a while the Jews moved to the Caulfied (another suburb in Melbourne). If you ask (most) Jews and Italians which footy team they barrack (don't say rooting as it means something rude in Australia) for Carlton.

    • @shirleyclgan7282
      @shirleyclgan7282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grandma Gina! You are a fantastic teacher . I have been following your recipe since the lock down . My son loved your cooking. Since than i have been cooking for everyone in my family.i am sure my grand children eill love ghis cinnamon cake . You are an amazing baker too. Gracia , love you ! ❤❣

    • @lindagusch2671
      @lindagusch2671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also grew up in Brooklyn. ,NY

    • @GohAhweh
      @GohAhweh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very similar memories but my family was up in Pleasantville.. Some of our family was in Manhattan.. The rest of us In Los Angeles.. I grew up learning to cook at my grandmother's hip.. She taught me so much.. But because my parents were older my grandma was even older than that and passed when i was around 21. I learned so much from her and that's why I'm drawn to Gina... She reminds me of All of the ladies in Pleasantville, My grandmother lived next door to her sister-in-law.. They used to pass ingredients and messages on the clothes-line from house-to-house..true!. I'll always remember that..

  • @micheleshertenlieb4856
    @micheleshertenlieb4856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love how she puts her dough to bed all cozy! Love her!

    • @user-pd7il3xz5j
      @user-pd7il3xz5j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like she is tucking her grandbabies in bed.

  • @hmmhmm5847
    @hmmhmm5847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    This is the first time in all my years of watching videos that i have ever made a comment. I adore watching Gina's videos. She's so authentic. No prententions. No fancy equipment, just her in a kitchen just like mine. You feel like you're sitting across the counter from her learning the family recipe. I really like that videos are in real time so you can actually make the recipe along with her.

    • @lauralewis3769
      @lauralewis3769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Makes you want to sit and share a cup of coffee and listen to her life stories!

    • @darumadad5611
      @darumadad5611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Her channel, to me is, not like watching videos , it is like having a visit.

    • @lorettaburt908
      @lorettaburt908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We call this monkey bread

    • @umiiscasa5087
      @umiiscasa5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯💯💯💯

  • @Rebecca-hv2rb
    @Rebecca-hv2rb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Oh my goodness! I WISH she was my MOM! I have been watching her videos since being in lock.down during this virus outbreak. I have learned so much from " Mama". God bless this sweet, dear woman! Nina is a work of art in the flesh! Thank you to the person behind the camera. You are capturing history, AMEN

  • @aidaamer2066
    @aidaamer2066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love you grandma ❤️
    From Palestine ✌️

  • @valfletcher9285
    @valfletcher9285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My mother just passed away and my grandmother also did in 1989 ... I miss them terribly and I am comforted by Gina. Thank you Gina. I pray for you and your family.

  • @missyt3017
    @missyt3017 7 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    You are an inspiration sharing your knowledge with future generations. I pray that when I'm at your age that I am as active and willing to teach my grandchildren as you are doing. What an amazing lady.

    • @neo71hybrid14
      @neo71hybrid14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

    • @peace2191
      @peace2191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and what a wonderful comment I am agreed with you 🌹🌷

    • @NBarte-xp2ph
      @NBarte-xp2ph 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with the comment. I love to watch her videos. Such a lovely lady and good recepy

    • @soniadavid0110
      @soniadavid0110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      missy t ❤️👍🏻

  • @northandsouthundivided9586
    @northandsouthundivided9586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You're a life savor! I married an Italian and I'm as southern as they come and have been praying to find one who can teach me how to cook Italian foods! I love love love this channel! You're a beautiful soul inside and out! Thank you for sharing with us all, things you were taught and have learned along the way! You've made a huge difference in my life and I'm sure so many others! It's priceless for others to teach others as they were taught! I live my life to do that and to see you do the same it means the world! God bless you! I plan to watch every single video you have placed up! Big hug and thank you again!

  • @membernypd
    @membernypd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I love how she 'tucks in' all her dough. Nice and snug and warm. KEEP WARM KEEP WARM

    • @HammeredChef
      @HammeredChef 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think this is what people mean when they say that the secret ingredient is love.

    • @membernypd
      @membernypd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      if you do what you love, you'll never 'work' a day in your life!

    • @membernypd
      @membernypd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      exactly

    • @kstreet
      @kstreet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so cozy

    • @unalakleetak
      @unalakleetak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Me too! I found an old blanket that I made for my kids, washed it and created a "bed" on my couch to tuck my bread in too...only to come back and find my dog thought it was for him! So I had to find more kitchen towels and tuck it in on the table top! Lol. Our house was on the cooler side that day, so I was thinking, "Yay, I get to be like Gina and tuck it in!"

  • @danieladelmann8574
    @danieladelmann8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love you Gina, you are absolutly adorable. I think I watched every single one of your videos, multiple times! You remind me of my grandmother who I loved very much, very often I get tears in my eyes, there must be something wrong with me. I found it hilarious when you said the big children like it too :) I am a 39 year old male from Hungary, I will make one of your delicious recipes for my mom and dad, I like to cook.

  • @peacefulwife5199
    @peacefulwife5199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Beautiful sweet, kind, loving Grandma. Cooking with all of the love from her beautiful heart and soul. May God Bless you, keep you healthy, full of JOY!!!
    My son is a Chef in St. Louis, Missouri. I'm going to show him your video. He loves to learn from the BEST! You make this cinnamon cake the BEST!

  • @patlovato4073
    @patlovato4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Grandma Gina I have same bowl. Love watching u . I are such a beautiful person. U remind me of my grandma.Always cooking for the family with love . Thank u very much for ur love of all. God bless u.

  • @marielg1648
    @marielg1648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    Everyday that I have a bad day I watch Gina and my day seems to brighten such a sweet lady 😇 yummy

    • @soniadavid0110
      @soniadavid0110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marie Blackmore ❤️❤️👍🏻

    • @xhulianapapvangjeli8243
      @xhulianapapvangjeli8243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes you right she’s so nice and sweet I love 💕 her recipes , her family is very lucky to have such a good grandmother

    • @soniadavid0110
      @soniadavid0110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      xhuliana papvangjeli is she your grandma ?

    • @xhulianapapvangjeli8243
      @xhulianapapvangjeli8243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No my dear Is not but really like her 💕

    • @ericabarlocchi8771
      @ericabarlocchi8771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Parla tn italiano!!!!

  • @maureenperez9999
    @maureenperez9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love my mixing machine for cookies, cakes, breads...everything. If I had to do it by hand...I would. Thank goodness I don't have to do it that much. "Old School" is charming and nice to watch. I adore Gina and her videos. I am amazed at how healthy and energetic she is at her age. She and her family are very blessed. My mom is 85 with dementia...so no more cooking or baking with love. Just memories. Go, Gina!

  • @marilynread364
    @marilynread364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love her saying “ punch down bit”. Before putting pan. What a delight she is. Thank you my Dear!

  • @baawezec137
    @baawezec137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only the best of cooks use their hands love you gina

  • @ChefRafi
    @ChefRafi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    More Italian Grandma videos please!! 🇮🇹😊👨‍🍳your channel is great. Good to mix Italian and English in your instructions.

    • @RP-px6md
      @RP-px6md 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great as usual.

    • @yolandears7942
      @yolandears7942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God bless you
      Si lovely voice and you get directly into our heart .
      Thousand of Thanks

    • @lauralewis3769
      @lauralewis3769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She has a song in her 💓. So much love to do all that for her grandchildren...and such a clean kitchen!💃

    • @rosaanna4516
      @rosaanna4516 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ♥️🔝🔝🔝♥️

  • @debramullaly8574
    @debramullaly8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how she puts her dough to rise on the couch and covers it up so gently and then she gets so excited when she she how much it has risen…this has got to smell so wonderful 🥮❤️

  • @karenkoskey98
    @karenkoskey98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never had a Grandma that I really.remembered, and I always dreamed of one to share things with, especially to cook with. I just love Gina, she is everything a Grandmother should be. Every dish she makes is so full of love, and she is thoroughly enjoying herself. If there were more people in this world like her it would be. a better place for sure!! God Bless You!

    • @lindaa2437
      @lindaa2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true. She is such a beautiful soul, filled with love of cooking for others, happiness and faith.

  • @gisellecamilleri9736
    @gisellecamilleri9736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Che fortuna di avere una nonna e mamma come te Gina...Bello sentirti parlare italiano...la lingua materna non si perde mai

  • @maryhanewichlind6729
    @maryhanewichlind6729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope all you children appreciate the memmory a momma makes as she be herself .

  • @Lisselle.
    @Lisselle. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, Gina. I am making this for my children today! They will be so happy! :)

    • @Lisselle.
      @Lisselle. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cinnamon cake worked really well, my children are happy. 😊 Thank you so much.

  • @wam0357
    @wam0357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for keeping the cameras rolling. We get to see her precision and her skills and techniques to achieve the fantastic results. I love her banter with the cameraman and her sincere gratitude in her expression when he helps her remember the word sugar. Absolutely in love with Gina.

  • @melindalewis7733
    @melindalewis7733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love watching Gina, I love her stories and I love her recipes. Great woman to share all of this with us.

  • @cloudydays6290
    @cloudydays6290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This woman has a heart filled with love. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Quantum36911
    @Quantum36911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We left my grandmother's house when I was 3. I cried like my life was ending. I never got to see her again. When I watch you, I think of how much I wish I could have grown up with her. You are so wonderful, que bella nonna.

    • @cjunqween3968
      @cjunqween3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel your pain in your words even today, God bless you, hon.

    • @Quantum36911
      @Quantum36911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cjunqween3968 You are so kind, thank you!

  • @Fancy_Stamper
    @Fancy_Stamper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love hearing her explain things, brings me right back to my own grandma from Sicily. She spoke broken english and always lapsed into Italian which as a kid I learned to understand perfectly. Miss her a lot! :)

  • @millienavarro7308
    @millienavarro7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love cooking with Gina....She is much loved. Thank you Gina for teaching me Italian recipes. chao from NY.

  • @anaberguavilalta8797
    @anaberguavilalta8797 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love her. I need her in my family.❤️

    • @tracygillis6992
      @tracygillis6992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love you so much Gina. God bless you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @grannyof1368
      @grannyof1368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ana Bergua Vilalta We all need a Gina in our family! ❤️

  • @nunyabizness3890
    @nunyabizness3890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grandma Gina -- We LOVE hearing you speak Italian! You are a treasure.

  • @membernypd
    @membernypd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Nonna Gina, what a breath of fresh air. You take me back to when I'd watch my Grandmother cook and bake. I sure miss her. God bless you! Keep doing what you love..

  • @lorenanolan4192
    @lorenanolan4192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband and I have been watching grandma Gina's video's for a year now, my brother introduced us to your videos, he was looking for homemade bread recipes, and you reminded him of our mother. Now my brother and husband both make breads, cinnamon rolls and pizza now, you are my husbands inspiration, and I make some of your dinner items. We both love to watch your video's, you make everything look so easy, you make us laugh, and we have learned so much.

  • @oneitalia2312
    @oneitalia2312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    thank you so much. I haven't heard that accent in 40 years...sounds "exactly" like my grandma Filament (Fanny) who was born in Naples. I love this woman, I feel close to her because she sounds like my grandma who I miss so much.

  • @Tina-bs2ot
    @Tina-bs2ot 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gina you remind me of my mother who passed 2 yrs ago and my nona who lived with us and was in the kitchen cooking constantly.
    I'm so proud of my Italian heritage and I can see how much you love your Italian heritage too! Your a treasure God bless you 🙏🏻

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Dear Italian Grandma, I enjoy your videos very much and thank you for the time that you take to teach us the delicious recipes you make. I love the stories you tell us about your family as you are baking. I think you are amazing teaching us on the internet.

  • @CarmelinaFoglia
    @CarmelinaFoglia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely love watching you Gina you remind me of my Mama who passed away 28yrs ago, you look and sound just like her, her name was Maria from Napoli, I cook alot of Italian food too, you're amazing, your family are so lucky to have you and learn from you. Salute x

  • @sarakhaldi5085
    @sarakhaldi5085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love her! I could listen to her all day long, absolutely precious! She gives that amazing Italian pride ❤️ 🇮🇹 feeling, making me contemplate changing back to my maiden name, Della Bella. ❤️🇮🇹

  • @annadambrosio5628
    @annadambrosio5628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how things “smelt” and eggs get “smashed!” It’s lovely to watch the various videos from various years and see the progression! The older ones she speaks more Italian! I love it!

  • @smart2002able
    @smart2002able 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the best and hard working grandmas I’ve ever seen! Remain blessed!🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @sheliamarie6177
    @sheliamarie6177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how the dough is warmed with towels and blankets on the sofa, so cool !

  • @salakkad1
    @salakkad1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Gina your grandchildren are lucky to have you I wish one day I will make it to my future grandchildren. Love you grandma 🌹

  • @princessastrid54
    @princessastrid54 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mama Gina your Sunday's Dinners have to be the Talk Of The Block. Your videos have a warm place in my heart, because your methods of cooking reminds me of my Dear Mother's cooking. She cooked with such Care, Cleanness and Love. You bring all of us such Happiness. Thank you.

  • @diedrichhfarberiii5119
    @diedrichhfarberiii5119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I watch these videos my heart smiles she reminds me of my Great Baba from Czechoslovakia may God rest her soul. May God bless your grandma and may she have a long life

  • @triantafiliakritikou4986
    @triantafiliakritikou4986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Μου αρέσει και όταν τραγουδάτε. Τί ωραία!!

  • @carolsparks7286
    @carolsparks7286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how she wastes nothing. Gina warms my heart. Love the recipes.

  • @eufrecinarizzo9423
    @eufrecinarizzo9423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lady Gina is full of energy.Keep on educating us. You are wonderful.God Bless.Thanks for sharing.

  • @captgray2000
    @captgray2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great tip about wetting your fingers with melted butter or oil when dealing with sticky dough; I always used flour on my fingers to prevent sticking. This is better! Thanks, grandmother Gina.

  • @lucdeslauriers1021
    @lucdeslauriers1021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much grandma Gina! I love your vidéo! Best regards from Canada!

  • @maureenlazar8715
    @maureenlazar8715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love her and love her cooking. God bless you with long healthy life.

  • @mirellasanseviero472
    @mirellasanseviero472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sei un'inspirazione solamente a guardarti cara Gina. God bless you!

  • @sharinaharnett9334
    @sharinaharnett9334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love her! I use to cook with my Polish grandma and it was the same experience. A pinch, a handful, a touch of this or that. I would give anything to be able to cook with such a sweetheart has her. God bless you for taking the time to do these videos.

  • @joyweidental1227
    @joyweidental1227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much dearest Gina!!!
    Im from Vienna (Austria)and since last year I'm a grandmother too! I will make this lovely cinnamon cake for my little Maya some day!!
    First I'll make it for my husband,my mother(Born 1932!!)and my 4children;))!!
    Enjoy your late career!!!and God Bless you

  • @royslay4912
    @royslay4912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Keep Ms Gina cooking...WE LOVE HER!

  • @triantafiliakritikou4986
    @triantafiliakritikou4986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple ,τέλειο, υπέροχο!! Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Νιώθω πολύ όμορφα με όλα αυτά που μας μαθαινετε

  • @adelefarough5123
    @adelefarough5123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I was a girl, we had Italian neighbors. The husband was an executive chef, and the wife was a very good cook in her own right. They both taught me how to cook. Gina sounds so much like them!
    Their names are Renato and Mina, and they still live in the old house. I am in touch with their daughter, Nadia, so I get their news.

  • @antoniablake7278
    @antoniablake7278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching her is like being with my Nonna❤️

  • @KennyInVegas
    @KennyInVegas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    What a great woman and Grandma. Thanks for videos; I enjoy them so much!

  • @carrybear2362
    @carrybear2362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    every single time i get lazy and im tempted to make cup of noodles, i watch her cook and i feel energized i think about making better food !Jesus Bless her! What a beautiful grandma!! Thank you Gina

  • @salpal9135
    @salpal9135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We just made this for our Thanksgiving dessert! Everyone loved it and thought the “pull apart” aspect was really fun. Thank you for sharing your food and joy with us. You are a blessing.

    • @joanturner2818
      @joanturner2818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, finally someone who actually made it! So glad. Now I have the courage to attempt it!

  • @linngal5
    @linngal5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gina, You are so devoted to your family, doing so much for them. You work so hard...hope they do for you, as well, YOU are a WONDERFUL GRANDMOTHER!!!!

  • @leeamm1
    @leeamm1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great format with ingredients added on the screen! Hi nana Gina!

  • @marybrantley2160
    @marybrantley2160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This beautiful lady is smart and fun to watch! Her attitude is an honest and straight forward manner.. I really enjoy watching her work in the kitchen!!!

  • @calliequinn235
    @calliequinn235 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hello Gina! Thank you for inviting us into your kitchen and sharing your recipes. I love to hear your stories and learn about your amazing food. So glad you are posting more videos!

  • @leonietoohey5031
    @leonietoohey5031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this lady. She cooks with love, simplicity and authentically. Beautiful Italian grandmother. I learned from a beautiful lady like her when I was 14. I hung around her every day . Sadly
    she has passed now and I am in my 70 ‘s but Gina brings back my memories of my Bianca. Thank you Gina. . It’s no surprise that Biancas daughter went on to open a successful Italian restaurant in Queensland called What’s in the Pot . 🤗🌹❤️👏👏

  • @josienewcome3929
    @josienewcome3929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I adore you!! What a natural in front of the camera. I will make this for my family...children and grandchildren! Big hugs from OH.

  • @shawnsb7583
    @shawnsb7583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve made this amazing cake over 100 times. Everyone loves it. My friends little boy though can’t get enough of it. In fact, I’m sending one to her in an hour. Thank you lovely grandma Gina for this great recipe.

  • @LadyofCleves65
    @LadyofCleves65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Gina, love her recipes. She reminds me so much of my dear mother-in-law who has passed away. Gina has me interested in cooking again, since my husband passed away I lost interest but no more. Love Gina and her lovely yummy recipes.

  • @marilynmuniz6946
    @marilynmuniz6946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With cinnamon cake. !!!! She wow me !!! Hey that’s my favorite guy I love him with grandma Gina!!!!!

  • @veronicabelgium8687
    @veronicabelgium8687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Gracie Mama Gina. I made this as soon as I watched it, even though the weather is very warm. And it was delicious. The house smells good and my family loves it.

    • @janemin7503
      @janemin7503 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Veronica Belgium it’s grazie

  • @Oxanarussell
    @Oxanarussell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am addicted to this channel! It’s not your usual cooking channel, it’s got so much more- character, personality, love ❤️

  • @EziMB-yo1my
    @EziMB-yo1my 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    When she said everyone can take a piece I reached in but realized a screen was in my way 🥺

    • @marieintranuovo607
      @marieintranuovo607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂 I know exactly what you mean!

    • @pastagirl1
      @pastagirl1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marieintranuovo607 me too!

    • @user-pd7il3xz5j
      @user-pd7il3xz5j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, and here I sit with my cup of tea, but NO CINNAMON CAKE!😣

    • @gracejohnson1926
      @gracejohnson1926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!!!😂🤣😂

  • @ang8817
    @ang8817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so good for my heart. Thank you for inviting us into your kitchen, your family and life. You are a blessing, Nonna Gina!

  • @lorrainedesmarais8952
    @lorrainedesmarais8952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Gina, Watching and listening to you is pure delight! Thank you for making and sharing your videos. I also want to thank the person behind the camera…thumbs-up to you both! I just can’t get enough! May the God of all grace bless you as you bless others with your work, time and countless smiles! By the way, I like hearing you sing too! 😊 Love from Montreal, Canada

  • @johndejulio6835
    @johndejulio6835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy learning,listening, and Gina makes me feel so relaxed. I’m Sicilian and other nationality. I always love to cook and learn new recipes. We don’t have any elders to teach us. Gina is a joy,God Bless

  • @ejohnsonw
    @ejohnsonw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Grandma Gina is so beautiful, Love her Italian American accent, she reminds me of my great great grandmother who passed away in 1983 at the age of 99. I remember she used to cook everything from scratch and it was so wonderful and tasty. As a child you just enjoy the company and the things they share with you but do not really appreciates how hard they had it or how much work it really took. Until you're older and need to not have the skill set that they have and I have to purchase everything from the box. Grandma Gina-May I call you that your videos are beautiful and bring joy to my heart thank you.
    Nonna Gina, la ringrazio per i video di youtube e la condivisione di ricette di famiglia passo dopo passo. Mi piace quando si fa benedire il pane prima di procedere. Quando si cantano canzoni come la vostra cucina e raccontare storie familiari. Mi rende così felice guardando il tuo video ho solo voglia di piangere perché riporta tanti ricordi per me. La ringrazio

    • @mjchenevertful
      @mjchenevertful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love Italian Grandma Gina!! You are AMAZING and beautiful!! Love your recipes!! Keep them coming!! Love you!!❤❤❤

  • @histerp51
    @histerp51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PRECIOUS LADY...Thank you Gina...Love watching and listening to you. I’m gonna try making that cake. you have a lot of patience...Hugs

  • @jwg1fan
    @jwg1fan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful Nonna Gina, your joy and sweetness flows from your heart into your cooking. Beautiful cake. I’m going to make this and I’m going to call it Nonna Gina’s cinnamon cake ❤️

    • @starmarie7079
      @starmarie7079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love hearing her stories about her mom n grandma
      Love her Italian family she came to America

  • @estheraguinaldoaguinaldo7239
    @estheraguinaldoaguinaldo7239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Gina, I am from the Philippines. I enjoyed watching your videos and especially your English accent.
    I learned to cook your Italian dishes and love it. But I enjoy listening to your songs. Love you Gina. You will now have a lot of Filipinos who will watch you.
    Take care and may God continue to guide,protect and bless you and your family always. 💕💕💕❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @lenoregeeawan4836
    @lenoregeeawan4836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She is amazing she looks like she loves doing what she is doing GOD BLESS YOU Gina

  • @donniecoleman8509
    @donniecoleman8509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your grandchildren are so lucky to have you in their lives. You bring back great memories of my grandmother. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nancyrose8028
    @nancyrose8028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I call this 'pull apart' bread and I love it! Thank you. I'm so glad your cousin gave you the recipe!💛

    • @user-pd7il3xz5j
      @user-pd7il3xz5j 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know if there is a subsitute baking pan that will work? I don't own a tube pan.

  • @patticollart1136
    @patticollart1136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so wonderful....I need a little Gina everyday! She is the best thing on TH-cam....ever!!!!

  • @Cashvertising
    @Cashvertising 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Some of the most heart-felt videos on all of TH-cam. You can tell that to her, cooking is a labor of love. Her apple cake recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos of this sweet, charming lady. She's truly a blessing.

  • @judithmatthews9974
    @judithmatthews9974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching Grandma Gina cook is like a warm hug!

  • @carolepracitto6630
    @carolepracitto6630 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just love you Gina...I am so glad I found your channel ...what a blessing to all you are...

  • @ruthfredericks3535
    @ruthfredericks3535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You remind me so much of my grandmother. I miss her and her passion for cooking and baking in the kitchen when I was growing up. God bless you Gina!

  • @judejaycee
    @judejaycee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just wanted to say this is wonderful for me it brings back memories of my nonna’s One made the best baked goods and the other one made the best food and spending time with them in the kitchen and I just wanted to thank you for putting the videos out

  • @nuhrisha
    @nuhrisha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how the family could not resist tasting🤣🤣🤣The cake looks yummy, made with love