Italian Grandma Makes Sausage and Peppers

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  • Sausage & Peppers:
    3-4 lbs Sweet Italian Sausage
    4 Red Bell Peppers
    4 Green Bell Peppers
    4 Orange Bell Peppers (or Yellow)
    2 Large White or Yellow Onions
    3 Large Potatoes
    1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
    Olive Oil
    Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder to taste
    *Optional - Red Pepper Flakes to taste
    COOKBOOK: "Cooking with Grandma Gina" is available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
    Recipes in cookbook are based on videos released prior to March 2021.
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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!
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  • @danhogan8778
    @danhogan8778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Seriously, how pathetic can 91 people's lives be to go out of their way and give this beautiful lady a thumbs down? Thumbs down for what may I ask, please you cowards let me know? Actually very sad because you know how miserable they must be! The 5,900 thumbs up are greatly deserved and the 91 thumbs down are not, not even 1 of them. God bless Grandma Gina she is beautiful, talented, and admired by many!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Cjinglaterra
      @Cjinglaterra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They’re probably from the people who died immediately afterward from not being able to eat it.

    • @kariblackwood5811
      @kariblackwood5811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She IS beautiful! I love watching her cook! If those 91 idiots would actually listen to her stories about how she grew up with no oven, just a fireplace and how she and her family grew their own food, (which she still does AND makes her own sauce) maybe they would appreciate her more. 91 have had everything handed to them their entire lives and don’t appreciate anything.

    • @luisgin8288
      @luisgin8288 ปีที่แล้ว

      They dont want the youtube suggestion on theyre feed, the algorithm will design youre video feed based on what you thumbs up or down

  • @overlycreative1
    @overlycreative1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Question, How many Grandmas does it take to teach thousands of people traditional Italian cooking? 1, her name is Grandma Gina. Thumbs up for another great lesson and a nice bonus song. You brighten up our days.

  • @luisgin8288
    @luisgin8288 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love whenever she adds black pepper she always says "just a little, little bit, just a little " 😆😍😍

  • @shaunwhalen6223
    @shaunwhalen6223 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love her.
    Ramsey' s got nothin.
    She is the Queen

  • @davidsolomon8203
    @davidsolomon8203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Do we not all-of whatever ethnic group-see our grandmothers in this beautiful little lady?!

  • @phyllistrujillo5552
    @phyllistrujillo5552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When I'm not in a great mood, i watch Buon-a- Pettiti and my Gina instantly makes me happy. I wish we were neighbors so I could enjoy your company. You are truly a blessing to everyone.

    • @farq2688
      @farq2688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish she was my mom so I could eat her food everyday

    • @phyllistrujillo5552
      @phyllistrujillo5552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@farq2688 Me too. I just love her. She's so full if life.

  • @PepinoG699
    @PepinoG699 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Watching her never gets old. She reminds me of my mom and all my zias

  • @conniea9201
    @conniea9201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please keep singing, you are soooooooo my grandmother, she always had a song in her heart ❤

  • @gijoker1150
    @gijoker1150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I just wanted to let you know that you have no idea what this video did for my soul today. I was SO fortunate to have my Italian Grandmother live with us when I grew up until she passed about the time I graduated High School. She taught me from a very young age how to cook all of the best Italian dishes and watching this beautiful, lovely woman, Gina, in this video brought back so many memories of time spent in the kitchen with my Grandmother. They are SO much alike in SO many ways. I already know how to make Sausage & Peppers, but I was compelled to watch this video anyway. Sometimes you learn something new, and I am all about that because I don't know everything and can always learn something if you keep an open mind. I am so glad I did, hug her for me! You are creating a priceless treasure here with these videos. Thank you, you have a faithful subscriber. I can't wait to watch more!!

  • @fredspina1757
    @fredspina1757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You may watch all the so called world famous chefs but nobody but NOBODY can make food like an Italian nonna. Just love her.

  • @stannelson7937
    @stannelson7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I grew up in an Italian section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and one of my best friends growing up was a kid named Victor, but his mother called him Vito. To this day I have no idea what her real name was because we always called her "Nona" and she didn't speak a lick of English. For years, every time I went over to Victor's house, his mother, who for whatever reason, called me "Steele" would immediately rise up when she saw me walk in the door and she would go to her refrigerator and just empty so much of what was in there onto the table and she would begin to cook for me. I can also honestly say that she made the absolute best spaghetti and meatballs that I have ever had in my entire life, even better than my own mothers, who was full-blooded Italian herself and an excellent cook in her own right. I had no idea how to cook back then but as an adult I have taught myself all that I can on how to cook and of course, I watch videos like this to learn even more. I have tried to duplicate what Victor's mother did but just have not been able to do it. I have managed to come up with some really great batches of sauce and meatballs but not like hers. I was back home there a few years ago and managed to track Victor down and found that not only was his mother still alive, but he still lived at home with her, and Victor, at the time, was somewhere around 50 years old. I asked him to ask his mom if she could share her recipe with me, and he did ask her, but she indicated to him that she cannot remember how she did it and hadn't made it in years. Victor did tell me that she is suffering from Dementia and so I did believe her that she could not remember, but I was sad because after so many years of trying I thought I would finally learn her secret, but it appears that it will go to her grave with her. I am saying all of this to say that this woman reminds me so much of "Nona" and I am looking forward to trying some of her recipes, as I have only discovered her and her channel just today.

    • @michaelremillard4215
      @michaelremillard4215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stan Nelson such a beautiful story !

    • @michaelremillard4215
      @michaelremillard4215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stan Nelson sounds like a trip to Italy is in order for you once this Covid19 dies down ...

    • @stannelson7937
      @stannelson7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michaelremillard4215 Man I would love that. I would love before I die to figure out what that woman did. But I would have to say that even the pursuit is half the fun in and of itself.

    • @mariasciulli8786
      @mariasciulli8786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome to Gina kitchen she's one wonderful cook but most of all she's just beutiful. Again welcome. From a pittsburghese.

    • @momarehan4706
      @momarehan4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A touchy story. I respect your feelings indeed! 🤗

  • @kerrysweet7781
    @kerrysweet7781 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Made this once for a large crowd of my wife's Italian family and they went crazy for it! Watched the video again tonight and my mouth is literally watering. It's so good. She is amazing and the dish is so good. Try it, I promise you you will love it.

  • @yrv980
    @yrv980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Does anybody else find her vids therapeutic?

    • @annieconway8998
      @annieconway8998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      yrv980 hunger provoking! This lady is making me fat 😂

    • @gloriastrehlau4445
      @gloriastrehlau4445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👍🍷🍷

    • @tonyantonio9660
      @tonyantonio9660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes, she reminds me so much of my grandma. It’s so much fun to listen to her!

    • @ritacaruana2689
      @ritacaruana2689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I agree...love her accent....she's so calm. And she has the grace of God

    • @vickeyday410
      @vickeyday410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Very therapeutic, especially in these difficult times!😊💕

  • @davidsolomon8203
    @davidsolomon8203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How wonderful that so many of us have chosen to abandon the anger and despair of news vendors, and have gathered around this absolutely captivating lady, who holds us spellbound with her pure magic!

  • @janeite5210
    @janeite5210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a great gift this series is! Not only to us, who get to meet your grandmother for the first time, but for your family, who will be able to look back on these videos to see not only the recipes, but the joyous woman behind them. God bless you for this!

  • @thisguyyourmom2291
    @thisguyyourmom2291 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I lost my nonna in 1992, at the age of 102, nonna Gina, you remind me of her! I LOVE YOU!

    • @RogueBurn
      @RogueBurn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry for your loss. I know what you miss. Lost my mom in 2010 then my aunt, who was like a second mother in 2020. My mom was the best chef and my aunt the best eater.

  • @NJlucky
    @NJlucky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG When she says "You Follow Me " !! I go Crazy Love Her !! God Bless !!!

  • @KennyInVegas
    @KennyInVegas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW, I love the ending..... Yes, God bless America! Gina, you are such a wonderful woman and I love your singing. Thanks so much for taking the time to make your cooking videos. I share your videos with close friends who like to cook. Love, Kenny in Vegas.

  • @elainemcnamee3953
    @elainemcnamee3953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the singing is the best. Oh how I wished I had a grandmother growing up.

  • @carolselfridge5925
    @carolselfridge5925 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Gina can Cook and Sing. She is a Treasure.

  • @dhurley8522
    @dhurley8522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love when Gina sings🇮🇹❤️
    Gina should tell more stories about about her past in Italy, perhaps a Q & A .
    I’m sure everyone would love to hear her story 💕

  • @kristhomas6173
    @kristhomas6173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She is a Treasure.. God love you sweet Gina and your family for capturing these precious Italian cooking lessons. She is a tribute to all of our dear mothers, aunts, and grandmothers for carrying on their tradition of love and sharing.

    • @mark1952able
      @mark1952able 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's two kind of people; Italians, and those who wish they were.......LOL

  • @ahnaahna7278
    @ahnaahna7278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So grateful I am.....to see you prepare these tasty and homey dishes. I was not allowed into my mothers kitchen.....and I did not have a living grandma.....so.....you now are my grandma. I have learned many cooking skills on my own.....but I so much enjoy your generous foodie preparations. Gratis!!

  • @timothygaffney3407
    @timothygaffney3407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "See what Ima do, follow me." Love it.

  • @JL-uz9ky
    @JL-uz9ky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gina, I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

    • @BuonAPetitti
      @BuonAPetitti  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God Bless you and your boys. I send you my love and will keep you in my prayers.

    • @celeneswinehart1735
      @celeneswinehart1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      just love watching you you are what everyone wants for a granma. my only thought is it aways looks like alot of salt you use

  • @elizabethbarnes2339
    @elizabethbarnes2339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dear Gina, my husband and I made the sausage and peppers just the way you said how too. And he's said to tell you thank you it was delicious! and he's so glad I found you on TH-cam. Jesus our LORD bless you and your family amen. we love you , thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us.

  • @lipschitzmcgillicutty1111
    @lipschitzmcgillicutty1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Angels smile when Gina sings....Me Too..!!!!!

  • @frankpierce1096
    @frankpierce1096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This wonderful woman reminds me so much of my own Grandmother. I was blessed to have her for 37 years of my life and there are so many terrific memories. God Bless, Gina! I'm sure your family feels very lucky to have you!

  • @doodie5009
    @doodie5009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gina, you make me start crying when you started singing......what a beautiful soul so are....I love your recipe very very much. May God Bless you always as you continue to bring sunshine into a not so bright world. KEEP ON SINGING GINA, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

    • @lisahinckley9359
      @lisahinckley9359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      doodie5009 I agree with you 100% just found Gina’s channel about a week ago watch her every night before bed. She is a living angel here on earth. Lots of love and prayers for continued health and success.

  • @rebeccagreenperez9374
    @rebeccagreenperez9374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Greetings from Knoxville TN....Nona!! I made this recipe last night for my Italian food loving husband (who comes from New Jersey!) and he RAVED about how delicious and authentic it was! Just like he used to get up North from an Italian lady friend!(So much that he wants leftovers tonight on a nice roll!!) THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You made this Irish girl a bigger hit with my hubby than before! He said he didn't think he could love me more than he already did, but after this meal, he loves me to the moon and back!! Lol!

  • @patriciahonse4158
    @patriciahonse4158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ok. I am now seriously addicted. I spend part of every day watching. I think I’m a pretty good cook, but I’m learning so much and Gina makes my heart happy. 💕💕💕💕

  • @johnlogan1022
    @johnlogan1022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Her kitchen stays spotless even while she cooks. My kitchen looks like a bomb went off by the time the meal is ready to serve. :-D

    • @paulabrunner2280
      @paulabrunner2280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen to that! My husband says that the more dishes in the sink afterwards is a sign of how good the food is gonna be.😂😂

    • @gailweiner8453
      @gailweiner8453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was wondering if anyone else noticed that=my kitchen would have been a huge mess plus every utensil would have been used=trying to learn from gina=gabbigail. grew up with two italian grandmas, they each made different types of things=so was treated to the very best. one was more of a baker, while the other made homemade spaghetti sauce with tom. from our huge garden, made homemade wine along with my grandpa, of course grandpa was in charge. they were both from naples, and the other set was from near rome. gabbigail

    • @davidfellows2874
      @davidfellows2874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All my great aunts were spotless when cooking even sauce. I never forgot one of them had white burber carpet in the kitchen and it was spotless!!! Mine would be ruined in an hour!!!

  • @drobat1
    @drobat1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    OK so this morning I told my wife as she was leaving for work that I would make dinner. Being retired, I like to put on the occasional chef hat and prepare dinner for her. I said "I'll make sausage and peppers. She was excited at the suggestion. So, that was my first brownie point for the day. Problem is I had absolutely no idea where to begin in making a good sausage and pepper dinner. I came across this video and looked no further. You were very thorough in your step by step recipe. Looks fantastic. I'm sure I'll score more points with the Mrs. at dinner.
    Thanks much. God bless you Gina.

  • @kesmarn
    @kesmarn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love watching Gina for many reasons. One of them is that she's the opposite of my hurry-hurry get-it-done, too serious German personality. She takes her time. She sings. She enjoys the process as much as the food. I can learn so much from her!

    • @lucychopsmc5909
      @lucychopsmc5909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is so adorable and reminds me of my beloved Oma.

  • @dorothydeyev3493
    @dorothydeyev3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    God bless her. When she was singing, it made me cry. I never had the blessing of knowing a grandmother's love when growing up. Then she started waving those big knives around in the air as she spoke in Italian, and I had to laugh out loud. Precious!😘

  • @jeffmichaud6387
    @jeffmichaud6387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My grandmother made a dish like this with Italian sweet and hot sausage with peppers and onions and potatoes all mixed with olive oil Italian seasonings and garlic all cooked together in oven for about 2 hours. It was awesome

  • @michmarcil5982
    @michmarcil5982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you Mrs Gina for your show and thank you son-in-law to make this available to us all. Love watching you cook, it's 12h37 am here in Ottawa, Canada and I find it so relaxing watching you, enjoying your happy songs and stories from way back. Now I will have to try this one too. Started doing homemade pasta last year with your video. You have very good recipes, me and my husband enjoy them very much. May our Father, God and Creator bless you Mrs. Gina and all the members of your family.

    • @michmarcil5982
      @michmarcil5982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any chance you have a cousin that got married 01 sept 2018 in Rockland?

  • @AlexanderAtlas
    @AlexanderAtlas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mama's Gina accent is so cool, she is singing on English :) . Enjoying watching _real_ Italian food cooking. Wish her a long life, prosperity and health !

  • @ManXXWomanXY
    @ManXXWomanXY 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    She reminds me so much of my mother who has been gone for over 50 years. I hope Senora Gina knows how much joy and love she has brought into many lives of Italian ancestry!

  • @nono492.
    @nono492. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a beautiful woman she reminds me of my grandmas so comforting her house is filled with love

  • @lw1343
    @lw1343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Imagine living next door. Everyday knocking on her door asking if she needs anything...grass cut, trash put out..grocery store run!!!

    • @jaym1244
      @jaym1244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup and you know she'd invite you in and say "EATA, you a skin and bone"....Lol.

  • @angiewfla
    @angiewfla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    NOW... THIS is REAL ITALIAN cooking. You won’t find this at the Olive Garden! THis is exactly how my mother cooked, and I am doing the same! Healthy eating!!!👍❤️❤️😀

  • @MusicforMe123
    @MusicforMe123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I could imagine the stories she has during a conversation at the dinner table. Very interesting and talented cook.

  • @debbiegreene7070
    @debbiegreene7070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She makes me smile while I’m watching and learning.

  • @oneitalia2312
    @oneitalia2312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    O My Bella Gina!!!! The wonderful sausage, potatoes and peppers are to absolutely to die for! Together with your canned tomatoes makes everything perfect! Humble and kind, that's what you are. How all the peppers look like beautiful flowers in all their vibrant colors together. It is true, seems all the men love this dish; my father and brother, both Antonio, could have this every day. My mother would pack their lunches with this, they didn't care if it was cold! Tasty crusty bread made a great sub sandwich. Indeed a show-stopper at any party. Party goers say, "Who made the sausage and peppers"? I'd say, "Who else makes a beautiful meal like this? It's Gina!!!" Thank you, my friend, there is a special place in my heart for you right alongside Filomena, Almarinda and Angelina. God bless you now and always. Love, Maria

  • @JawnieBGood
    @JawnieBGood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For anyone curious, the song she sings is called "Reginella Campagnola"

  • @lawrencewilhelm3031
    @lawrencewilhelm3031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Like you said Nonna Gina, “God Bless America”! Also, GOD Bless Italia. We need GOD’s blessings more now than ever before.

  • @rachaelpacker5526
    @rachaelpacker5526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite part of her videos... is when she sings... It just makes my day... I love it...!!!

  • @lugnutz9025
    @lugnutz9025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoy watching this Lady cook. Best cooking show around. This Lady is a treasure. Thank you Gina.

  • @DreamsSketcher
    @DreamsSketcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When is a cooking video more than a cooking video? When the bad news and frustrations of the world seem too much, I come watch Grandma Gina. Thanks and God bless you Gina and family. I never had a family like yours. It’s a balm just listening to you and watching the joy you have in cooking. From another friend in 🇨🇦🙂👍🏻

    • @BuonAPetitti
      @BuonAPetitti  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching. God Bless You!

    • @jmay4420
      @jmay4420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in Canada ?

    • @DreamsSketcher
      @DreamsSketcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      J May southwestern Ontario🙂

    • @jmay4420
      @jmay4420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Ottawa I love love ❤️ to cook but sadly no one to cook for :(

  • @javisoprano1010
    @javisoprano1010 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When she sings reminds me of my grandma in the kitchen.

  • @mjohnson1741
    @mjohnson1741 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I want her to be my Italian grandmother!

  • @ericvonsiebenburg548
    @ericvonsiebenburg548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The most important ingredient is the one you can't see - love.

  • @elderaarondavis1
    @elderaarondavis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wish my Chinese grandma to start her Chinese cooking channel now... This channel is way too lovely 😊

  • @gmicalchuck
    @gmicalchuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    love when she sings . my name is Gina Marie and I am NOT italian but everyone thinks I am . I cherish every video so much. You are so blessed to have such a beautiful women in your life and record these amazing moments. she will forever be in my heart.I wish I was italian lol . I was named after a women that was my mothers , (may she rest in peace) best friend. Thank you for sharing her with us.

  • @bernadetteeberi2738
    @bernadetteeberi2738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I cannot believe myself spending hours on my bed watching this lovely lady's cooking videos. I am fastinated by her simple way of cooking... a down to earth method of cooking of real home food. love it very much.

  • @freelancelady
    @freelancelady 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Grandma sings as well as she cooks. Congratulations

  • @sheilalong312
    @sheilalong312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can tell Grandma Gina loves what she does. If only everyone could have someone like her in their life.

  • @tysonanntrecannelli800
    @tysonanntrecannelli800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love how italian nonnas cook with such love and make it look so effortless. I LOVE watching Nonna Gina! My husband's family is Italian. We have been married for 52 years and i learned so much from his mother and aunts! Nonna Gina cooks EXACTLY like I remember they always did. I'm still learning. I've made her ministrone and cabbage soup recipes and everyone LOVED those soups! I'm planning on watching and trying more of her wonderful authentic recipes. I've gotten away from cooking so much but Gina has inspired me to get back in the kitchen and start cooking more of these wonderful recipes. I also LOVE listening to her sing too! What a treat!

  • @barbarageddis1584
    @barbarageddis1584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gina, I’m originally from Thailand, my husband is from Spain...we love to watch your videos and listen to you. You cook very good and your singing is beautiful (my husband says he understands a lot of it- I don’t understand but still love it). I hope you realize you touch everyone from around the world. You mentioned working hard when you were younger and now do this...having a purpose in life is important for a happy long life. I hope you know you make everyone happy who watches and learns from you. Thank you

  • @americanmorning4035
    @americanmorning4035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Follow me, you looka what I'ma doing"
    I love it.

  • @cindytaurinski2425
    @cindytaurinski2425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love Gina. I have learned so much from her. She is a great teacher and a sweetheart of a person. Can’t wait to make her dishes.

  • @richardschmitt5814
    @richardschmitt5814 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Italian grandma's are the best and they all talk the same great cooks

  • @1Sparkyny
    @1Sparkyny ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I say thank you God for Gina 🙏😊❤️

  • @johnwright6477
    @johnwright6477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Although I'm now an older man, I learned to cook from my Italian aunt until she was in her late 90's and she could no longer stand long enough to show me. Thank you for reminding me of the best times when food was love, and sharing the kitchen was paradise!

  • @marvic486
    @marvic486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! Not only she knows how to cook, but, she explains beautifully. Thanks for sharing, Ms. Gina. Ciao.

  • @bartholomewfamily5656
    @bartholomewfamily5656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MY HUSBAND IS 100 % ITALIAN AND I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU BECAUSE OF YOU I HAVE LEARN SO MANY GREAT NEW DISHES AND HE ALWAYS SAYS I FEEL LIKE IM BACK HOME , MY DREAM IS TO VISIT ITALY ON DAY AND I HAVE BEEN SAVING TO SUPPRISE HIM FOR HIS BIRTHDAY TO TAKE HIM BACK HOME ,AMORE' TO ALL YOUR DISHES I HAVE TO SAY , GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

  • @scootaroo28
    @scootaroo28 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was waiting for her to sing... A Campangnola
    One of my favorites!
    I am making this tomorrow for a party! Gina is a gift to the world. I miss my Nonna.
    Thank you for sharing her with us. ❤

  • @frankphilipone861
    @frankphilipone861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love you. My name is Frank Philipone from Elizabeth NJ. You remind me of my grandmother so much, my father said that my grandmother was such a good cook that she can make water taste good. I love also that you finish with thanking the Lord and being thankful for being an American. You need T shirts. Your new favorite fan. I am always smiling when you talk . Love the mix of Italian and American. God Bless you Frank

  • @movadodude41
    @movadodude41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    first off, i want to saywhat a beautiful wonderful loving italian granda and human being you are. Its 4:30am in chicago and as always,i cant sleep. I have horrible insomnia and coupled with depression i dont sleep well. I live alone,in my early 50's and lost my job almost 5 months ago. I have a son thats 27 who hasnt visited,called, or even checked up on me which makes me so very sad. I come from an italian family that used to go by my grandma every sunday for home made everything....not the shit in the fake italian restaurants but all time consuming meals made with love from my bari born grandma. I was young and never knew how long and time consuming those meals were so i rushed through the meal,listened to the same old stories,helped clean up and ran out to be with friends or go out side...not realizing my grandma was probably lonely and just wanted company. My life is so messed up at the moment....what i wouldnt give to be that young kid and have back what i took for granted. I dont know if she ever knew how much i loved her or appreciated her,those meals,her love....and even those stories ive heard a million times. Now im so very lonely,my parents are not very well,lots of family not talking to each other...and feeling very melancholy for yester year and the innocense and love of trully blessed days. If i knew then that those days were the ones i would long for and dream of one day...id of embraced them and cherished them so much more. But thats human nature...never knowing what you had til its gone. I came to this channel by fluke to hear a lady speak broken english with the same italian accent as my grandma and i started crying. You are a treasure and your family has all that you need in life with you and your love and that wonderful food and traditional way about you. I usually dont write to someones video, but i watch yours not so much for the recipe...although yum...but to see your face,hear you talk, reminiss about your love for your father, and see how long it takes to trully make good food not the crap americans eat from fast food places or fake restaurant garbage. May you stay in good health and always be surrounded by people who love and appreciate you. God bless you and yours.

    • @Barneyrubble241
      @Barneyrubble241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear you aren't doing well. I wanted to let you know that you aren't alone. I've never really struggled with depression or Insomnia, but I don't really sleep well any more either. I'm 55 from an Italian family from NJ. I live in Florida now and I'm really not close to my family at all any more. Nobody's fault, We've just drifted apart over the years. I lost my job 2 months ago and have been battling some health issues. I just had a bunch of tests for Prostate issues including a CAT scan, Bladder scope and ultimately a prostate biopsy. All tests negative so far, but there is still something wrong. It just hasn't been figured out yet. I have Obamacare which they almost just took away from me. I had to write letters and provide income verification etc. Fortunately it worked out, but being in my 50's with health issues and no insurance could have been a both health and financial disaster. I thank John McCain every day for not voting to repeal Obamacare. I come to these videos to see this beautiful grandmother enjoy her family and make wonderful food. She reminds me so much of my childhood with my own Nonna. The way she speaks broken English and cooks almost exactly the same. When she starts to sing while she cooks, it always makes me smile. Sometimes life just beats the shit out of you and it seems we are both dealing with it. I hope things turn around for both you and I. Hang in there. Better times are coming!! I believe that and I hope you do too. As my Nonna used to say, "this too shall pass".

    • @TheMrsBeagle
      @TheMrsBeagle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is so beautiful to read. Hugs to you.

    • @patriciapandolagagliano1723
      @patriciapandolagagliano1723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be strong. This too shall pass. Better days are coming🙏🏻

    • @movadodude41
      @movadodude41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Barneyrubble241 hi jim...just noticed the message. I dont have internet on my "flip-Phone"...yep...im the only one without an iphone. I have a desk-top computor and only see messages when on utube. My name is Frank and i am a christian. Lived a pretty non christian life til recently. If it wer'nt for jesus christ i would have probably have taken my life . I also have no insurance so i had to apply to get medicade. Feel like a loser but ive paid taxes all my life and need it . I will be praying for you my friend to get well. With jesus christ all things are possible. Ive seen and heard people cured out of the blue of many illnesses due to the power of prayer. I don't have any friends so if u want, you can email me at somedaytonight41@yahoo.com if u would like to talk in private. May God trully bless u and heal your body and allow u to be physically,mentally and spiritually healthy in jesus name. contact me whenever u want.

    • @mauricepitts8016
      @mauricepitts8016 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Barneyrubble241
      Quick 9

  • @joyciejd9673
    @joyciejd9673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Today was a chilly rainy day in Ronkonkoma on Long Island. So, I took the opportunity to make this recipe exactly as Grandma Gina showed us. It is incredible! The smell emitting from my kitchen is heaven. The peppers are sweet, the sausage done to perfection and the potatoes are perfect. Thank you, Grandma Gina and thank you to her family who thought to make videos for us and share this lovely woman and her cooking. (Bonus: I have a rescue dog (Inky) who is afraid of her own shadow. She actually came out of her bed into the kitchen….I was singing along with Grandma and she started to tail wag, so I guess she is part Italian….or she loves sausage). At any rate, I send you Blessings and I hope you are well.

    • @lindagusch2671
      @lindagusch2671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are neighbors!

    • @lindagusch2671
      @lindagusch2671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know TO Ronkonkoma well !

    • @lindagusch2671
      @lindagusch2671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My family is in Holbrook.Right next door to you on Ronkonkoma !

  • @JoeHell67
    @JoeHell67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God bless that Lady and yes, God bless America!
    Joe from Germany

  • @farv4207
    @farv4207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Grandma!!! I could smell it from here. Keep singing the ol' country tunes. What a blessing to have you on youtube.

  • @tamilangshaw1742
    @tamilangshaw1742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Grandma Gina!I have been watching her for 4 hrs.

    • @flarica64
      @flarica64 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL... I did that the first time I stumbled to her channel. I'll tell my daughter, sorry cant talk to you, I'm watching nonna Gina. A few days later, she told me she was watching her videos too...lol

  • @madawnbeckley6371
    @madawnbeckley6371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made this recipe yesterday and it was fulfilling and delish. My husband loved it. His mother was from Sicily. I husband loves sauce. I didn’t use fresh tomatoes but canned and it still turned out good. I used fresh garlic because I love fresh garlic. I’m so happy to try new dishes and happy that I found your cooking channel. God bless America 🇺🇸, and god bless you and your family. ❤️

  • @bobbiesoxr
    @bobbiesoxr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My little girl and I love grandma Gina! It makes us so happy to watch her cook delicious meals and we get even happier to hear her singing! 💕

  • @VABee59
    @VABee59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My husband and I watched this morning! Nonna Gina!
    My husband is Italian. I learned how to cook sauce from his father in his kitchen long ago. I remember he shut all the doors and no one was allowed in until we finished!
    This reminds me of that same day! Thank you Nonna Gina!
    We have subscribed and will look forward to more videos!
    God bless from Alexandria Virginia. 🙏🏻😘❤️

  • @francenawatson1511
    @francenawatson1511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love you grandma Gina. The only memories I have of the only grandma I met is of her being sick and her passing. I can only imagine but, if I had more time with her I imagined that she would've been like you but, in her own authentic Jamaican way. I watch you because you make me feel warm inside the way only a grandma can.

  • @bonnielounsberry9855
    @bonnielounsberry9855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this sweet Italian grandmother. When she sings , it takes me back to my childhood in Endicott, New York where there were so many Italian grandmas, we all became Italian.

  • @edwardgurick5432
    @edwardgurick5432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i rekindled my marriage simply by watching grandma in the kitchen and then cooking dinner (more than once ) for my wife and daughters...graci grandma ..you deserve the prefix "grand"

    • @edwardgurick5432
      @edwardgurick5432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      well, she left anyway but who doesn't like a guy that can cook (*^_^*)

  • @princessastrid54
    @princessastrid54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love viewing Grandma"a videos. She cooks from the heart.

  • @margaretcinelli7046
    @margaretcinelli7046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    She is so sweet I just love her recipes. I love it especially when she starts to sing. God bless this lovely lady 🙏❤️

  • @janet5610
    @janet5610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoy her singing.

  • @zinstein007
    @zinstein007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When in high school one of my good friends was Italian and remains a dear friend. His mother was so generous whenever I visited their home. I never left hungry. She is still alive and sounds so much like you and shares that passion for cooking. Thank you so much for sharing your culture and passion, it really brought tears to my eyes.

  • @RG-hf4et
    @RG-hf4et 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These videos of Gina are really a family treasure. You are preserving Gina's receipes forever and your family and future generations can learn these traditions. Gina needs to put all of these receipes in a book & sell it here. Its easier to do than you think. My nephew/age 25 wrote two paperback books and they sell on Amazon. The receipe book can be sold here. It would be a great gift for someone!

  • @angelap8304
    @angelap8304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG I'm so happy I found these!!! She reminds me SO much of my Nonna and my Nonna passed 10 years ago and i feel so happy watching these omg!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TheAQUAJAG
    @TheAQUAJAG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you Gina. I’m 73 and you remind me of my dad’s sisters. Both my mom and dad were born in Italy. You are a joy to me. Thank you for this channel.

  • @leprechaun426
    @leprechaun426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't think I've ever seen so much care and love put into cooking. It's an absolute pleasure being able to watch Gina's magic. Thank you!

  • @sunshinedawn1444
    @sunshinedawn1444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love you Gina ! You are my favorite ! I love your singing. You are such a beautiful person ! God Bless You ! From The Pasquariello Family !

  • @barbarabonnette2705
    @barbarabonnette2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good morning Mia Gina.....I was feeling sad today, so I decided to go to your kitchen. I knew your cooking would cheer me up!

    • @barbarabonnette2705
      @barbarabonnette2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so very much, Gina. Your video did it’s magic! Transported me back to when I was a little girl watching my grandmother cook! Thank you for your kindness. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @jennifersunderland9868
    @jennifersunderland9868 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVE little nona Gina!! Hands down my primary TH-cam consultant on authentic Italian cuisine! Ti amo nona!!! 🥰♥️♥️♥️

  • @laidyeh
    @laidyeh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG, I just love her...English, Italian all mixed up together, then she breaks into song...Living, loving her life...Enjoy Miss Gina...Hugs...

  • @petercefalu1890
    @petercefalu1890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She reminds me of my beautiful mother.She used to cook a lot of Italian meals,and she also would sing. Gina you make my day,everyday. Love you, keep up the good cooking.

    • @petercefalu1890
      @petercefalu1890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been cooking myself since@1970.Took me a while.but i dare to say today i am a darn good cook. love you mom.

  • @augiedogie561
    @augiedogie561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have to stop watching these videos at 12 midnight and 1 o clock makes me super hungry

  • @annemugamangi8552
    @annemugamangi8552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you can literally smell what she's preparing.......her recipes are simple and awesome ,after listening to her singing i had to learn italian.bless her....

  • @dianeleone1634
    @dianeleone1634 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this explanation... She says """ follow me "" A teacher who encourages students. Fabulous💜

  • @popzak
    @popzak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish they make a Gina Doll to put in my kitchen.What a Sweet Soul...

  • @Rainydaylily
    @Rainydaylily 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This combination is one of my family's favorite dinners. I have to feed both vegetarians and carnivores, so I make the sauce with lots of diced carrots and little bit of spinach, and it can be spooned over pasta. I fry the peppers, onions, and sausage (the already cooked kind cut in one inch pieces) on top of the stove to save time. I serve these in a separate bowl so the meat eaters can spoon them on top of the sauce and pasta. Thank you, Gina, for generously sharing your wonderful talent.

  • @RicardoSanchez-bq3ip
    @RicardoSanchez-bq3ip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It seems easy but think, there are decades of knowledge and experience behind this lovely Granny. She’s absolutely gorgeous 😍😍 Epic cooking!!😂👍🏼

  • @carbo2950
    @carbo2950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grandma never cooked in the kitchen. The basement was where the magic happened. You made me happy in these not so happy times. God bless you and your family.