Italian Grandma Makes Canned Tomato Puree

Watch my other video "Italian Grandma Makes Canned Peeled Tomatoes"

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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.

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[sherryssweetsensationz]

I LOVE YOUR NONA. She’s so precious. I lost my granny over 30 years ago. Watching her makes me cry. Treasure her and everything she touches. Thank you for sharing her recipes and techniques. God Bless

[nunyabizness]

This whole basement operation is amazing. I love grandmas like this from any culture. Her whole family is so fortunate to have her with them.

[scootaroo]

OMG I absolutely LOVE this woman. Please keep her healthy and alive for as long as possible and thank you for sharing her with the world.
God bless you and you're entire family. ❤❤❤

[conscience-commenter]

Gina was from the greatest generation of honest, hard working, dedicated people that made the world a better place.

[bernadinegregory]

What a sweet lady! I don't believe many people would put that much effort and love into her canning. A lost art. I'm happy to see she is keeping it alive. Thank you Nona.

[KC-jqkw]

I'll be doing this for 2021. I am a disabled veteran, but I am slowly figuring things out and expanding my garden more and more. We just bought an old 5 acre 1880 farmhouse and barn. Getting a couple pigs and going bigger with the garden. Hitting the store less and less.

[JcUDE]

What a great way to keep the old recipes alive when Grandma is long gone. This is a beautiful tribute of your love for her. Please keep recording all you can for you, your family, and all of us. Thank you Grandma for your cooking lessons.

[twiggsu]

I love this lady. We need to hold our elders dear to our hearts. Their knowledge is worth more than silver and gold.

[conradthiede]

She is a true expression of love, and love she has for her family through all of her hard work to make such fantastic sauce. She is a true Italian mama.

[mrdoubtfire]

I love her enthusiasm and love of detail. I’m retired and cooking is my release and hobby. I recently got into canning last year. I’ll never go hungry as I love to cook. My brother is handicapped and I take care of him since his wife passed. We are Italian/Greek. And my mom taught me a lot rest her sole. And now I’m learning so much more again on Italian traditions and meals. This was my first time watching your channel. And I loved it. Thank you very much!

[wingy]

This woman just stole my heart. This is how to learn to cook. From Grandma, step by step in the kitchen. Beautiful!

[GrowWhereYouArePlanted]

I tried your tomato canning technique in this video about 1.5 years ago. I just started using my canned sauce now. It is so very delicious! It tastes much better than the stuff I buy in the grocery store. Thanks!!!

[bountifulbroad]

I just love her. How could you not? She is just wonderful

[jasonsmith]

When I saw her standing on her cooking bench to reach the pot - I knew I was in love. Your family is blessed to have such a treasure.

[elitemarketingservicesllc]

Protect our Italian grandma at all costs!! She is a national treasure! 😂😂

[Nurseratchet]

While preparing to can some beans and tomato I began missing the summers I spent as a child with my grandma. She'd can for her 5 children (and others) to feed us grandchildren. Reminiscing about breaking beans, chopping cabbage, peeling&coring apples. Grandma with her huge pressure canners and water bathers. When stumbling across your video I watched with so much joy. My grandma was really small like yours. She also had a heavy country accent from the southern U.S... I hope the youth of today can one day reminisce about their grandma, as I have this day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your lovely grandmother with the world... I just wanna hug her...She is a treasure for certain! 🤗

[SDOV]

Loved when she stopped and said, almost forgot and blesses herself before continuing. 7:17 God bless her and all those watching.

[Lee-fwmr]

I almost shed a tear when Nona was thanking everyone. :') She's so pure

[BettyHeath]

Oh Gina, I truly enjoy watching your videos. I just found your channel today. I have been watching your videos, and it feels like my mother or grandmother are still here teaching me how to cook. They both passed when I was young. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, you will never understand how much it means to your viewers. Love, from Corpus Christi, Texas.

[lisaculbertson]

Hello Nonna! My father and I followed your instructions and my puree turned out beautiful! You are a wonderful teacher! I will be doing this forever from now on. I love your tucking the jars into bed method!😊 A hundred million thank you's! Peace and the Lord's blessing upon you! ❤