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Italian Grandma Makes Zucchini Flowers & Fritters
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Italian Grandma Makes Zucchini Flowers & Fritters



ZUCCHINI FLOWERS & FRITTERS
Zucchini Flowers
2 extra large eggs
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
Whole milk mozzarella cut into strips
Oil for frying

Song: “il Viaggio Nella Vita”

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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast 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 enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys 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 and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.

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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25 Comments

  1. CDNMusicLover

    Nonna has some muscles wow! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My mother and father used to make these every summer.

  2. CM

    Look at all those beautiful flowers! Reminds me of my childhood. Thank you for sharing!

  3. Rhonda Porro

    Gratsi, from me to you Nonni ! Also BIG HUGS AND KISSES! YOU ARE ADORABLE & SUCH AN EXCELLENT COOK! BRAVO
    I AM A RETIRED EXECUTIVE CHEF. I WOULD LEAVE THE LITTLE BABY ZUCCHINI ATTACHED TO THE FLOWER AND STUFF THE FLOWER WITH A MUSHROOM DUXELLE. SQUASH BLOOSMS ARE SUCH A DELICIOUS TREAT!!

  4. Sandy Beach

    Thank-you for this video. When you started singing, it reminded me sooo much of my very old school, traditional Italian immigrant mom. She passed away just over a year ago and this video had me sobbing 💗
    She used to make the zuchinni flowers and tonight I'll be attempting my own 🤗

  5. Joanne Gemignani

    OMG my favorite, those were the good old days, here in northern California, you can't find the zucchini flowers because these stupid stores throw them away. I wish I could find them, I would make them stuffed like my Nonna use to do. I miss eating them so much.

  7. Theresa Conley

    It's a blessing and a delight to watch this video. My Grandfather told me, if you give someone a fish, they eat today; if you teach someone how to fish, they eat for a life time. Thank you for teaching.

  22. Two Songs

    I love these. I put them in between two slices of bread and basta, I need nothing else. I also toss them in my spaghetti sauce and in salads. I like them hot (spicy). Thank you for this video, Nonna Gina. Now I can make them myself, thanks to you, and save money.

    Dio benetica, Nonna Gina 😘🙏🏻❤️🥰🌹

  23. Two Songs

    She’s so lovely. She makes my heart smile, God bless her tender heart! 🙏🏻🥰😘🌹❤️

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