MUSSELS WITH TOMATO SAUCE:
4 pounds fresh Mussels in shell
Olive Oil
1 cup chopped Yellow Onion
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh Parsley
¼ cup fresh Basil
½ teaspoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes
1 quart Peeled Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
½ teaspoon dry Oregano
Chopped fresh Parsley for garnish
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crunchy Italian Bread
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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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Removing their beards is the worse part about cleaning. I don't have a strong grip & those things are hard to pull off sometimes. I try to tap & squeeze them too if they are opened a little. Sometimes it takes a little bit for them to close. I've actually gone back & checked one that I put to the side & it was closed.
Mmmh da leccarsi i baffi.
Peccato che il mare qui è molto lontano.
Un caro saluto a voi tutti????
Auguri di buona salute alla nonna ????❣️????
I’m so happy to see a new video from you! It makes me so glad to watch you cook, and to hear your stories and songs. Stay well and thank you❣️ God bless.
New kitchen or new house??
Great recipe! Can’t wait to give this a try
Very nice but you need to add some white wine
Mamma Mia Gina.
Tutto stu bene de Dio.
Un caloroso saluto dal Belgio.
Buongiorno , signora Gina che piacere rivederti,tu pensavo giorni fa',era tempo che nn mettevi video,da come vedo stai bene e mi fa tanto piacere! aspetto quindi altri video un grande abbraccio dall'Italia ????
Wow l can't believe it Gina l was just telling my mom l was in the mood for the mussels so good enjoy Anna from Brooklyn NY
Even with the current dip in the financial Market am still glad i can smile ???? back at my portfolio of $ 400,000 built from my months of weekly trade
❤️❤️❤️ My father would have married you had he seen you make thisndish. ???????????? Mussels, made the way you've prepared it, was his favorite Italian seafood dish.
He loved Italian dishes❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for aharing your fine cuisine and singing beautifully.
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Give your daughter my wishes forna blessful birthday celebration. ????
God bless you and your familia, Nona Gina ????❤️
Happy Birthday to your youngest daughter ????
What a beautiful tradition you have for her birthday celebration ????
Gina, I love when you sing ! ❤
We all love you so very much ❤❤❤????????????????
OMG I love her ????
Nonna Gina reminds me of my Grandma so much I watch her and it takes me back. Many memories come to me…even the singing in the kitchen …. mine would hum more than sing and if she was getting nervous about something she would just hum a little louder ( I learned this when I drove her somewhere and maybe went to fast) Enjoy every minute of this treasure Gina’s Famiglia…and thank you for sharing her with us
Beautiful dish! ????????❤
When Gina cooks…..I wanna eat!!
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Hope you are well! You are just beautiful! You could just cook toast and I would love it! Because you cook with ❤️ and plain toast would taste incredible xx
Ciao nonna Gina, grazie mille for your videos I get excited when I see you have a new video, mussels look deliciosa love to you and your family un abbracio
I need to make this for my gf and friends.
Dont care for mussels, but absolutely love Gina. My heart thinks of my grandmother.
I love she singing❤❤❤❤
Thank You mama Gina .????????????????????⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘????????
Love this, always wanted this recipe but was afraid to make it. Now I am not. Thank you Grandma❤️
????❤️???? I watch to see you Gina. Your beautiful food is just a bonus. Love you too dear. ????
Ciao Gina!! Buon fine settimana!!
I am buying Gina’s cookbook found on Amazon now.
What a treasure! ????