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ZUCCHINI LEAF SOUP (TENERUMI)
Zucchini leaves, stems, flowers
Olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2-4 garlic cloves, chopped
3-4 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
Salt & Black pepper
6 ounces small shape Pasta

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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. Thank you Grandma Gina! It's always a joy to see you and hear you singing! I've never heard of Zucchini Leaf Soup, I look forward to trying your recipe! God bless you!

  2. Thank you for the delicious recipe….I grew squash this year..could I use the the leaves of the squash for this recipe?thx

  3. ᴡʜʏ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴘᴏꜱᴛ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴋʜᴀʟ ᴄᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ᴘʟᴀᴛꜰᴏʀᴍ? ɪ ꜰɪɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ꜰᴀꜱᴄɪɴᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀᴍᴀᴢɪɴɢ. ꜱᴇᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ.

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  4. Ciao Nonna Gina, sei bellissima da guardare. Riporta molti ricordi meravigliosi crescendo a Brooklyn. Ti auguro il meglio e continua a cucinare e cantare. Dio ti benedica e un abbraccio.

  5. Hallo Gina, danke für dieses tolle Rezept. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland und alles Gute 🐞

  6. I have zucchini in my garden I didn't know that leaves can be used to cook soup thanks grandmama Gina you are great teacher for young ladys and role model God bless you and your family ❤

  7. Keep cooking your meals from your garden and from your heart! Love watching you! Love and best health to you and your family!! You’ve taught me how to grow and can tomatoes and my family loves the tomato sauce! Thank you so much!

  8. Grandma Gina's cooking all looks so delicious, but the real treat for me is when she sings. It makes me smile when hear I her beautiful voice singing!

  9. Omg! This is too funny. I was looking for zucchini recipes as I have way more than I can freeze for breads and muffins, and here nonna Gina is making soup from the leaves! 😂 Thank you nonna Gina! I'll never go hungry thanks to you.🙏🏻 che Dio ti benedica

  10. I never would have thought of doing that! It looks so good. My garden is full of zucchini. Thanks, Gina. I love you too.

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