I am an Italian man who is not afraid to show my emotions. Every time I watch Gina cook it brings tears to my eyes. She reminds me of my grandmother and my mother who are no longer with us teaching us how to cook these old recipes from the home land. This is one of my favorite recipes I am actually eating some of our own right now. Thank you Nick for sharing this beautiful lady. Cherish every minute with her because when all these mothers and grandmothers are no longer with us we have to carry on their traditions. This recipe is exactly the way we make ours. I watched my grandmother make this when I was a young boy and my mother taught me how to make it as I grew older and to this day I can't wait for eggplant to be ripening at The Farms here in Colorado. Now it is my turn to teach my girls how to make this. Thank you Dana thank you Nick

@DK62-o7o

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment ♥️

@frankrizzo4460

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

@joeclectic

8 ай бұрын

Gina is such a joy to watch.

@christinehill55

8 ай бұрын

Sir you're absolutely correct we have to Treasure these ladies and their recipes I'm 68 and I'm still Gathering them God bless each and every one of them we're so lucky to still have a few of them that is still willing to teach us and I'm still learning😂❤

@M.Sforza

4 ай бұрын

Me too.

Boys they just don't make em like this lady anymore. Great cook, hard worker, and a great singer. I love to listen to her stories of the old days. Nick, great productions on all your video's. Thank you to your whole family for sharing this lovely lady with the rest of us. We love her too.

@user-qo6tl9mm6p

2 жыл бұрын

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@petscanner5

2 жыл бұрын

No, she is a 24 carat LADY! My mom is her age and she is just like her. Not alot of other ladies even her age are so caring and excellent cooks. Love you Gina!

@hulyacinoglu8887

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Dear Tom C. !

@homelessombudsm5785

2 жыл бұрын

YES THEY DO! JUST NOT IN AMERICA, AFTER THE FIRST GENERATION! Want Old Time Traditions, you must look in Italy & Sicily!

@charliefoster3221

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, she reminds me of my late great grandmother.

"When I don't feel very good, I sing. It makes the body happy.". Very good advice! Thank you Gina.

Gina, my Nonna and I watch your show all the time. She has dementia, and not much keeps her attention, but your show has never failed to draw her in and keep her happy. Thank you for being her new friend! 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️

She’s a national treasure. Most adorable grandma on the planet.

Thank God today is a Nonna Gina day! I always tell you how much I love you Nonna , but today this note is to Nick , your son-in -law!! Thank you so much Nick, for making these videos possible. I am sure it must take a tremendous amount of time to film, edit, and everything else that is necessary to produce the best videos on You tube! Gina’s fans all appreciate you, I am sure, BUT, please, please, don’t make us wait so long in between. It’s so hard to wait for Nonna Gina’s next video. I’m sure all of us who bought her book just love it, but we need to See and hear her! I am sure she is the adopted Nonna to most of her fans! And we all need our Nonna’s!😘❤️

I make this every year. I used to do this process with my Nonna every summer. Now it’s just me alone in my kitchen but I feel like she is there with me. I love making sandwiches with marinated eggplant, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. All with some basil and olive oil. My favorite sandwich of ALL TIME. Many blessings to you, my beautiful internet Nonna. I love your videos so much. ❤️

@CaroleGilman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion

@magdapatriciaromerorimoldi5751

2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know how you prepare the roasted red peppers and tomatoes, is it the same process as with the eggplant?

She brings me to tears every time, as I remember my Nonna doing this and explaining how to make everything to me in the same accent. Thank you so much for some of the recipes that have been lost somewhere. But thank you more for reminding me so much of my own sweet, lovely Nonna!

I never knew how to tell the difference between male and female eggplant and why it would matter! Thank you, Grandma Gina!!! You're such a great cook, diligent worker and a wonderful singer. I love to hear your stories of the old days. Thank you for sharing those. I cant wait to try this recipe. Im constantly looking for different eggplant recipes. You are a true treasure. We really appreciate how much knowledge you impart in every step of the process. God bless & stay well.

I never knew how to tell the difference between male and female eggplant, and why it would matter! Thank you, Grandma Gina!!!

@Jeff-uy8xg

2 жыл бұрын

I just assumed the female eggplant was the one always talking.

@daniadalella9710

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Lady, you really remind of my Granny Ada (mother of my mother); she used to say just like you about ' mulignani' " you have to😉😁look for boys .. it is the only time when male is better than females.. but it is a secret🤫🤣

@pastagirl1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jeff-uy8xg hilarious...

@daniadalella9710

2 жыл бұрын

@@pastagirl1 really

@Mike7478F

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jeff-uy8xg 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I had to pause the video and hit "like" after her 1st "Hello!". I love this woman. 😄

@leeleemee

2 жыл бұрын

Instant love ❤️.

I love this lady. She is so positive and I feel good just watching Grandma Gina.

Besides one of the greatest all-time cooking shows Gina would be excellent in teaching how do you enjoy your old age with grace, dignity & With a vibrant personality. ❤️🥰❌🥰❤️ Please keep up ‘Your how to cook like grandma used to’

Can't believe i found this recipe! My mother used to make these but she passed away. I will definitely try making these eggplants. Do you have a recipe for arancini? You're a great cook and your explanations are easy to follow. Thank you so much!

It's a good day when we hear from Gina!!!! Thank you, Gina and family

@nyhuus85

2 жыл бұрын

Yea and gets worried if we havent heard or seen something fron Gina in long time

I had no idea about male/female eggplants! Many of Gina's recipes are now favorites here! Thanks Gina!

When I was growing up my Nonna used to make the eggplant like that but you brought a tear to my eye today because the song you sang my Nonna would make fresh pasta and as she was rolling it out and cutting it she'd say to me Giuseppe play my song on the accordion and the song you sang today was the song I used to play for her. You make my day when you put a video out. Stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life 🌻🌻🌻✌💖💪👨‍🍳🎅👍

What a powerhouse of a nonna.

Grandma!!! Such a pleasure to see you as always 💞..I look forward to seeing your videos and I pray God keeps you safe and healthy

I came across your channel about a month ago and I’ve watched all of your videos and send them to everybody I know. With the way this country is headed I’ve been so consumed and depressed. You have really helped me more than you know 🙏. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️.

@chrisa1146

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Noelle. She is a treasure that helps us forget the terrible things going on everywhere. If only for an hour at a time. 😇

Sweet Gina...This is calming therapy for me to watch her videos. I used to get up at the crack of dawn and cook with my Nonna. I miss her so much...Seeing this sweet woman makes me want to hug her.

I love this lady. Don’t even like eggplant but I’m gonna try this

And this is why I like to watch the older women cook because they can give you wisdom at the same time for me. I’d rather watch people her age than people my age is just something about this old souls in the older people that paved the way for us❤❤ thank you God bless

This precious lady is such a gift to the world. We love you Grandma Gina! Congratulations on your new cookbook!

Gina, Bless your sharp mind and your good heart. 🌅

This was one of my favorite dishes as a child. My grandmother left the skin on and sliced the eggplant lengthwise …she kept the eggplant in a large pottery crock with a wooden lid and a big stone to keep the lid secure. I will try to duplicate hers using your recipe…..Thanks Gina 🙏👍

I just love listening to you speak. It takes me back to my childhood. Tante grazie! 🇮🇹

I will pay for private lessons with Gina - just to be near her warm spirit would be amazing !

@thomasbrian1411

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

Happy birthday Gina! We love watching you. You bring back so many wonderful memories for my Italian husband! Worth whatever it takes to make your videos. Very appreciated!

Time to declare Gina a National Treasure! Thank you for sharing the gems of wisdom she has learned over a lifetime. What a great lady!!

You are phenomenal. Who prepares and preserves eggplant these days!!! A lotta work for 4 pint jars, but, something tells me this is gold in a bottle. Thank you

Hi, Ms. Gina! Sending you love from New Orleans…. I love your videos-They are inspiring! You make me hungry with your delicious cooking. I only wish my grandmother and parents had made videos of their cooking. I’m gonna make videos for my children,! What a beautiful legacy for your children and grandchildren and generations to follow! ❤️❤️❤️

I am harvesting a lot of eggplant from my garden and I am going to make this recipe. I did not know there were male and female eggplant. Thank you for you time in teaching us these delicious recipes.

Grandma Gina, I just wanted to let you know that I just ordered your cook book. I just can't wait until it comes. I am in the process of watching all of your videos. Unfortunately, I did not find your website until about a week ago. I just love the way you show and explain everything that you are doing. I love listening to you speak Italian; I may even learn some Italian names for the recipes you cook!! Kudos to Nick and your daughter(s) and even some of your grandchildren for keeping "your kitchen set" in such a clean and beautiful condition. I just love you singing "Marina" and all the others, but especially, "Marina." Thank you so very much for everything. God Bless you, Grandma Gina.

My Grandmother was from Menfi in Sicily, and she used to make Eggplant in the oil with Garlic and Oregano very similar to this... It was so good... She got so much joy out of feeding the family --- cooking to her truly was a labour of love.. We dearly miss her.

Perfect timing, Nonna Gina! My garden is overflowing with eggplants and there's only so much Pasta alla Norma, and eggplant Parmesan one can make. Thank you so much! Now I know what I'll be making this weekend 😉.

Bella, bella, bella, Gina. God's love and mercy to you and your family.

Thank you for telling me the difference between eggplants, I never knew this. I have missed you, for some reason I don't see your videos anymore. I'm very happy to see you again and that you're doing well! Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes. I wish you a very blessed wonderful day

God Bless you Nonna ! My grandma used to make bread just like you. She would cover with blanket exactly the same way ! She came from Bovalino Reggio Calabria.

My German Oma made Sauerkraut from scratch ! Loved having European grandparents ! You make me miss them a little bit less when I see you singing ! Auf Wiedersehn ! Ciao !

Gina my mom was born in Chicago Illinois but 100per cent Italian .the family moved back to lascari Sicily. When she was 4years old .she taught me how to make this but she left the eggplant in circles. I now make it for myself and love it .I make eggplant sandwich s.

@franklangone712

9 ай бұрын

My family in slices also

I found your channel a few weeks ago, and I have been binge-watching ever since! I just want to thank you and your family for making these videos and sharing your knowledge and recipes here. You are fantastic! I’m going through a big loss right now and I find your voice and personality to be so comforting. Also, you’re inspiring me to cook more, just for myself. Thank you!

Thank you Gina for sharing your recipes you make my heart so happy. There are so many things you do and say that remind me of my Nonna who i miss so much. She use to make so many of the things you do. I would spend hours in the kitchen watching her cook when i was a little girl. I only wish i would of listened and learnt more. I miss those days but watching you cook gives me the opportunity to learn and reminds me of those happy times we shared x

My husband always talks about his sicilian grandmas's cooking and how amazing it was. I just purchased Gina's cookbook, I can't wait to surprise him with something amazing from his past.

Second day, 2nd video & I am hooked, definitely commin' back for more! Nona Gina, it's nice to meet you & learn all your wonderful secrets. 😊 I'm soo grateful that you share your knowledge wit us. 🙏 I'll be back, woo-hoo!

Gina watching you makes my heart happy! My mother, who was not Italian, learned to make something very similar that my Italian father loved, and we grew up eating. I lost my mom last year,, and you have inspired me to try making it for the first time without her showing me the way. Thank you so much. Sending you love and hugs!

@debrahearn3759

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for the loss of your mom, sending you a hug!

Still learning. Thanks for the tips. I came from a very Italian family and did not know anyone else eat this anymore. Thank you for keeping it alive.

This woman's techniques are unsurpassed. Amazing how much knowledge she imparts in every step of the process. This is my favorite way to eat eggplant. Our neighbor in South Philly would make ours. We had two fig trees and we would give her as many as she wanted and she would give us this melanzane sott'olio by the quart. And fig cookies to die for. Thank you, Ms. Gina. I count your tutorials as one of the blessing of my life. I wish you even more success going forward. You are a true treasure. God bless you for sharing your skills with us all.

I like when you say : "That 's it " and I love You Gina ! Nice neat work , as always PS : you are in TUNE with MARINA , MARINA

Hi Nonna this is exactly how my Mama taught me. I make them every summer with eggplants from my garden. My Mama was from Grotolella Avelino. Thank you 💗

Love to watch Grandma Gina. Reminds us of our Grandmother. Love to hear you sing!!!!

my aunt use a pillow case and clothesline to drain hers. She would put the cut up and salted eggplant in a pillow case and hang it on her clothesline overnight. She had the reel type and no critters could get to it, she would reel it out to the middle about 15 feet off the ground. I had another aunt that discovered you could not put them thru the old wringer washer wringer. She said her spin cycle on her new washer was no help either. She tried aunt #1 pillowcase idea in her washer. they were innovators.

@leeleemee

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Thanks for the cool tips ☺️

I can almost smell the vinegar and spices…my mom made this for us and it was the best snack over some French bread! Thank you for the good memories!!

I love this lady. Reminds me of my nonna. "There's enough garlic" (as she adds more).

If you want a veggie pizza let me tell you that marinated eggplant and just some slices of mozzarella make great pizzas! Thank you Grandma Gina...totally forgot about Melanzane Sott'olio recipe...You are just the best !! Love you!! Thank you for your cookbook I am in love with it! Love from France💋💋

thank you nonna Gina for this video ! I had so many Eggplant this year...i am by myself now and have frozen a lot of it as baked parmigiano. And you can only give so much away.

I'm hoping you know this recipe with all my heart. My mother would buy green olives, take out the pit. Put it in a big jar. Add celery, olive oil, vinegar (I think a red wine vinegar). I'm not sure of any other ingredients. She would cover the jar and leave on the counter about a week. Until the olives turned black. We would eat it with Italian bread. It was wonderful. Do you know the recipe? I pray you do. She also made eggplant 🍆 just like this but she added red wine vinegar to the jar 🫙. Oh the memories 😊! Thank you for this recipe! I can't wait to make it! 😊😊❤😊 I bought your cookbook and love it ❤

Just found your channel. Gina you are so sweet. Thank you so much for the love, positivity, creativity and warmth you bring in a world turned so cold and depressing. ❤️

Dear Gina, so glad to see you again! Thank you very much for this recipe, I've already tried to prepare eggplants in oil, It was very tasty, but not everything was clear for me. Now I see the whole process and I understood my mistakes. This weekend I'm going to make melanzane sott'olio your way. And a great thank you for the book, it is in my kitchen, travelled a long way to Siberia with your wonderful family in pictures! Love you all and thank you again!

@thomasbrian1411

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Tatiana

There is nothing left to say exept: I LOVE YOU GRANMOM! Someone once Said you are everybody’s grandma! And I love that as much I love you!!!❤️💕

Any day is a good day when I hear the music start and Nona Gina comes with an amazing recipe!!Thank you for sharing your experience,expertise,passion with us,I love eggplant and I always follow everything you do!!stay healthy and safe ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

@carmitavelasquez2892

2 жыл бұрын

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Gina! I loved your video and made the recipe yesterday. Grazie!!!! My father and Grandparents were from Plati (Calabria) and emigrated to Nutley, NJ. You very much remind me of my Nanie!!!!! ❤️💙🤍💙❤️🤍

Oh mama Gina I will make this eggplant thank you, I love you God bless you and may Blessed Mother Mary keep you.

I love her! she sounds exactly like my nonna, who just turned 90 this year.

The singing is my favorite part. Thank you for showing me how to put love into my food. God bless you.

Oh, please thank her for the tips about determining male and female.

Oh my gosh it brought me back to my childhood even with the singing. How I miss my family. All gone now

Sing Gina Sing. Your singing is as beautiful as your cooking. Your strength is phenomenomal . I would pay to sit around that table for an Italian dinner!!

I love you Grandma Gina!

Good to see you Gina. May God continue to keep and protect you all the days of your life x

Gina. Sei forte. Un abbraccio.

Thank u so much for your receipt for eggplant in the oil I always wanted to know how to make them thank u Gina you are so special woman and grandma god bless u

Great recipe, thank you for sharing. God bless you

A national treasure! Thank You!

Afternoon Dear Gina, I know why all your food is good. Magic hands, beautiful lady and singing. Keep healthy, love you. God Bless You

Came across this video while baking and I am just so happy I did. We must protect this gem of a woman at all costs! What a pleasure to watch and the singing!! 😇😇 she stole my heart.

Hello Gina !!! Watching your video's is always educational!!! I just adore you so much, you have the sweetest personality !!!! Thank you for sharing all of your recipies!!! Take care my friend !!!

I wish to merry A Grandma like Mrs Gina😇

Wow! Male and female eggplants! I do love Grandma Gina. She entertains and educates too. I love Melanzana and I can’t wait to try this! Thank you, Grandma Gina and thank you to the family for sharing her with us and producing such wonderful videos….(PS: love that pepper mill)

All right.. Love ya Grandma Gina. Back at it.

AMAZING Puglia CHEF Gina!!! SOOOOOOOOO DELICIOUS ALL of the recipes!!! Just like my momma Rosa ( From Gioia del Colle) God BLESS YOU Gina and ALL Your family!

I love these, I'm going to make them on my channel. And even though I watched all your videos already, I have your cookbook and I will cherish it forever and pass it down to my sons.

@williamrobinson2307

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you?

I discovered your channel last week and love your videos! It’s so refreshing to see a naturally great cook without all of the phony theatrics. I bought your book last week and love it. Many thanks to you and your beautiful family for making your delicious recipes available to all of us! My husband is Italian and you remind him of his own Nona.

Now THAT'S the way to do it! Love her.

I didn’t know there were male and female eggplants. My mind is blown. Grazie, Nonna!

@uraniatsagkataki5712

2 жыл бұрын

BELLPEPPERS ALSO. BOTTOM SIDE 3=MALE 4=FEMALE.

Every time I hear your music start I smile. I know good things are coming. I nominate you Bonnie of the year!

I just love your videos!! My grandma was from Sicily… unfortunately.. she passed away bf I could really know her but my grandpa carried on her tradition as much as he could.. he met her in WW2 .. he was an army man… my mom recently passed as well 3 yes ago… I do want to go to Italy and rediscover my ancestors and roots.. you make me smile.. knowing our heritage is still there and do authentic.. I’d love to be like u… ❤️ keep up the inspirational videos snd the true Italian heritage

@thomasbrian1411

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Melody

Love you Gina in Canada 🇨🇦 Italian Canadians

God bless you Gina!

Ciao Gina! This same recipe is a tradition! Delicious! My father made it the same way. Thanks for showing me your method. I had forgotten all the steps. Gina reminds me of my family that has long ago passed. Your paesan Pugliese! ❤❤ Domenico aka Natural Nick

Ahhhh Mrs. Pettiti you’ve been missed! ♥️

Gina love your show. I'm Sicilian and my mother taught me to make a lot of stuff but she never wrote anything, so watching you I write the recipes because I remember most of it but not all and you're helping me thank you but I'm watching you make eggplant my mother never cut strips ,left round.

La massaia canterina fa più allegra la cucina, grazie nonna Gina ❤❤❤❤

I wish you were MY Grandma!! ❤🥰

@lindasmann8264

Жыл бұрын

I wish she was my grandma too ❤❤❤❤love you so much Gina you are so beautiful and I love when you sing

Dear Mrs. Ginna, thank you for sharing this amazing authentic Italian delicacy recipe. Also, I wanted to thank you for sang to us such a famouse, wonderful song that my dad loved very much! God bless you, greetings from Serbia! ❤

The world 🌍 love's you grandma Gina.🙏❤️🥰💐

On my eggplant preserve I add onions and red bell pepper...it's delicious ! 😃😃

My homie Gina out here dropping gems, y'all need to pay attention.

One of my favorites, my mom used to make. She added carrots,celery and black olives to her marinated egg plant. So good on a sandwich. I’ll have to make this now.

Hi Gina you look very good. I really like the song Marina you sang. I always like it when you sing. I really appreciate it. Thank you Gina.