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TOMATO SALAD WITH BREAD – PANZANELLA
Fresh tomatoes, bite size
Cucumber, bite size
Fresh basil leaves, torn to pieces
Garlic clove, minced
Red onion, sliced
Crusty bread, like ciabatta
Salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar

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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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20 Comments

  1. I make this salad when I can get tomatoes from the farmers market. I season the bread and add some fresh mozzarella! So yummy!

  2. I love this…we all know who the oldest sister is now…she is the one in charge….my great grandmother would make this and I forgot all about this salad!

  3. I miss growing up and prepping food with my mom and sis now we’re grown and have our families but it wa since always having someone to prepare dinner with pretty lonely now 😂

  4. This is so nice to see beautiful sisters making lunch together.I wish I had a sister,I have two younger brothers,so I had to learn how to cook and do everything in the house at a young age helping my mother being the oldest and only girl… I lost my mother 3months before I turned 15 April 1975 and my mothers name was Lucia also… siete belle tutte due. Buon appetito a voi.

  5. God bless you nonna Gina and your sister 🙏 so beautiful to see yous together ❤️ I love everything you do 😊

  6. You can see how emotional Nonna Gina gets when she is spending time with her sister. She must miss her so much when she goes back to Italy. It made me cry too Nonna Gina! God bless you both.❤️

  7. Bless you grandma Gina and sister! thank you am going to try this delicious salad tomorrow finishing with a few sprinkles of Parmagano and a glass of wine ❤Amen!

  8. I love you nona, I wish I could meet you in person someday. You prayed for my daughter who was about to have a bone marrow transplant from me being her donor. We lived in Beirut then. This October the 2nd she will celebrate 6 years post bone marrow transplant 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😃😃😃My daughters and I live in Toronto since 2020😃🙏🏻Hope to meet you soon. You are so beautiful 🥰💋💋💋

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