CAPRESE SALAD
2 pounds Fresh Whole Milk Mozzarella
Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Basil Leaves
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.
Click on the following Amazon link for the cookbook:
https://amzn.to/3IK4dmi
Cheese Grater Link:
https://fantes.com/stainless-steel-bowl-grater/
Buon-A-Petitti Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/buon-a-petitti
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
Watch my other videos at: https://www.youtube.com/buonapetitti/videos
Buon-A-Petitti Merchandise:
https://www.cafepress.com/buonapetitti
FAN MAIL:
Buon-A-Petitti
P.O. Box 223
Adelphia, NJ 07710
Follow me on Instagram @buonapetitti
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.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!
24 Comments
Nona Gina, watching your videos brings me so much joy and happiness! It's great to see you cooking with your granddaughter. 😊❤
A definite favorite at our table ❤. Thank you Gina & Gina. 🤗
One of my favorite salads! Gina, you remind me so much of my Grandma. God Bless and thank you! XXOO ❤❤
Young Gina reminds me Mona Lisa, very pretty.
Great videos!! Any chance of another cookbook in our future??
Yummy
Yay grandma Gina uploaded. Thank you. You made my day. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas wishing you and your beautiful family good health and happiness for 2025. Love your recipes❤️😊🥂
She is cute looks a lot like you
What a pretty Grand you have!
Would you teach us how to choose the better Mozzarella? Grazie!
Hello Gina my goodness looks so delicious I wish you could pass me some through the screen… 👍
Great to see you Mama Gina. Wishing you a happy new year. Lots of love from England 👀❤️🙏
Ti amo anche nonna ❤❤ grazie mille per tutti.
Yum, my family adds balsamic.
buon anno nonna è bello rivederti che dio benedica te e la tua famiglia 🙏❤❤❤❤
Her name is Nonna not grandma
small plate can also use mozzarella leftovers!! I see you're removing the mozzarella last.
I make this dish for every holiday. Serve with toasted Italian bread. I do put a sprinkle of a good red wine vinegar and dried oregano. Fresh simple and so yummy! Boun appetito!!!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
This brings comfort. I miss my mother so much, and grandparents. who were from Italy… I wish they were here to make and eat this beautiful salad with me. 😪
Ti amo Gina. Che Dio it Benedica.
Awe 💕 Sweet time together! Thank you for sharing this moment with us all👏🏼💗
Wonderful to see you Miss Gina! This looks awesome!! Love tomatoes just like your granddaughter Gina!
our favorite!