Meet 101 year old Concettina, our oldest pasta making Granny yet! | Pasta Grannies 

My aunt is 100 and is a Sicilian woman. She lives on her own, cooks and bakes and is our family treasure. We compiled a cookbook in her honor.

She looks great for 101. They both look great for their age. Young at heart.

"A disastrous life and here I am at 100!" that was powerful and sad at the same time

the pasta recipe it's very interesting, but her stories about such a difficult youth and such struggling life made me emotional.

“Be thankful for everything!” What more could be said.

What an amazing woman and so sharp and spunky for her age. When she spoke of her husband’s injury and losing her mom at a young age you could hear the pain she still carried with her. I’m sure that was a huge burden that she had to carry growing up with no mom and then having a disabled husband. I remember my mom’s stories of the war and all the suffering they endured, especially in southern Italy. God Bless Concettina and her family.

"Too much paper" and I cried remembering my grandmother....

The agility of those fingers at that age. Astounding! What a strong lady packed into such a tiny body, so inspiring to see

What a harsh life she's had, and yet there she is, 101 and smiling.

As an Italian my heart melted when she screamed long live Italy

The second She started speaking I started crying... I had the amazing fortune of having great grandmother from Calabria that lived to be 105. She was just an incredible person and talked just like that. I wish she could have lived forever...

“Minestra” in south Italy doesn’t mean “soup”. It means boiled greenery. She keeps listing wild herbs and vegetables, in fact. And when the man explains how to get that much old, with “piano piano” he doesn’t mean “slowly”, but something like “patiently”, “little by little”, something near to “with endurance and sacrifice”.

This episode brings me back to my own ancestry...my grandfather ended up on the Russian front as well. He went to jail twice because he crossed the Italian-French border to be with my grandmother, got deported, and the third time they sent him to war. Right when the axis turned on the Russian, he was caught in between. He lost 80% of his lung capacity because of combat gases and saw things he would not tell. He went on to have a happy and relatively long life with my grandma in France afterward, even if his health was not the best. He's my connexion to Italy, it was not pasta granny for me but pasta grandpa!

She's so tiny but emenates force even at her age.

God bless her! Che bello, arrivarci così a 100 anni 😍 complimenti!

Seeing her wandering around the kitchen with her apron on, her hands marked by time, she so small yet so full of wisdom, reminded me so much of my grandmothers who have been gone for so many years. I cried watching this video. Memories are important, dear reader. Keep them jealously as the most precious thing in the world. I'll never forget.

Biagio is my grand grandfather 😍😍😍❤️

"Too much paper" - this is a person, who knows what is it: war, poverty, need.

Came for pasta. Came away with respect for what must have been a very difficult life. Be grateful for everything, indeed.

Who else wanted to stay & hear more about life?

Concettina I'm so sorry about your husband and your father, God bless you and God bless your friend, may you both live many more years. The pasta looks delicious. Thank you for sharing with us. I love this channel, I never miss an episode.

This is the best pasta granny video so far. One that not only celebrates food but a person who's lived through a century worth of human history! This is gold.

This the epitome of humanity. Humans, who’ve lived a hard but grateful life, sharing their thoughts and their food with everyone. I love it

She's SO BEAUTIFUL, even now! Not only when she was young. You can't but adore her, those delicate gnarled hands, that fatalistic acceptance, her lovely face (look at that bone structure! 😍 I wish I was an artist, beautiful!), her spirit and quick brain... WOW!

Just beautiful. Concettina looks so much younger than her 101 years, and is sharp as a tack. They had so little, but were grateful for it. I sure hope the kids today understand that life wasn't always so easy.

Take it slow we get there. Be thankful every day. When a bloke who walked back from the Russian front tells you that. I think I should listen.

When she said: "Viva l'Italia", I cried.

Huge respect for these grannies, with or without their pasta!

Biagio and Concettina are both so precious, incredible they've both stayed in that town and known each other most of their lives. I could chat with them all day if they'd let me.

Mrs. Concettina is so beautiful and gracious. A true privilege to seeing her making these delicious recipes and hear her stories, such difficult times, but here she is, radiant and going strong

This generation suffered such hardships and still, they had courage. Their vitality for life persevered, for love of family. I have so much respect for this generation. They were resilient hard-working people, there is so much that we can learn from their experiences. All my love to Nonna Concerttina, may her beautiful heart live another 100 years!

I'm in my late 30's and for any youngsters watching this video, I have a little tip. Cherish your elderly. They have lived, seen, and know things that you can only imagine. When a person of this age wants to tell you something, LISTEN! You might be the last person they ever give that information to.

She reminds me of a 101 year old lady I used to visit at an aged care centre before covid. She had a hard life too. She was a holocaust survivor and lost 2 girls (i think both from stillbirth). Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if she has passed away. I know its sad but its a part of life. Making 101/102 is fantastic!! Also the man reminds me so much of my grandfather. October will be 7 years without him.

She wants to bring his legs to the afterlife :( what an angel that broke my heart :(

" Be thankful for everything". Certainly words to live by.

So good people! War is terrible for everyone. With love from Russia

for someone who is 101 it is amazing how bright here eyes are. you can really tell that she is still all mentally there which is amazing and a sign of phenomenal genetics.

you can tell when she eats it, she knows she nailed the cooking. "its good" HUMBLE STRONG LADY!!

Dear Pasta Grannies crew, thank you for amazing videos. Besides that as a subscriber i would like to see more human stories like this on your channel. I think this makes your channel very authentic and different among all food channels on RU-vid. Thanks again from a pasta lover ❤

I wish these videos were longer! I enjoy this channel so much!! Everytime I watch a video I feel as if I were in that kitchen.

still making pasta at 101,still going after a difficult life..MAD respect for that level of dedication!! ♥️♥️ Love and respect from the US 🙏

God, I'm in tears... It's just like everything they ask her, even the most innocent theme, and in a positive way, the answers of her life are riddled with pain and sorrow. Fuck war and fuck bad people! I wish her all the inner peace in this world. She had suffered soo much T_T

She’s Adorable and the “Nonna Knife “ 🔪 so Cute 🥰 . Great Stories!!

'Be thankful for everything' Thanks for reminding me, Biagio. It's simple but powerful words, and forgotten by many people

Not even 2 minutes into the video and I can't stop smiling! This is wonderful, seeing such vibrancy and energy! God bless her!!

These pasta grannies are the kind of women we need in this world. Their stories show that the struggles that are thrown at you in life are always able to be overcome. Such strong grannies

RIP Concettina! Thanks for sharing with us.

I loved "meeting" Concettina. My family is from Calabria and the people there are wonderful and the elders have such faith and strength. I have to remind myself of that when I find myself complaining. God bless all these women and all of you for bringing them to us.

What a beautiful episode, even in tough times, people’s faith keeps them going.

She is like a breath of fresh air ..her spirit, her way of living and the love for her country is all we should learn from her..my respect. lots of love from India 😊

I'm Italian born and grown up in Italy and when Concettina speaks I have to read the subtitles, I love how our country is rich in dialects and cultures

These videos are each a treasure.

I love her so much. She reminds me so much of the Italian mamma who has meant so much to me and my life. Peppina was also Calabrian. The translations aren’t exact. They kind of soften the things she’s saying. She’s saying life has been very hard and giving stories about it. I want to say that honestly in a time when I’m going through so much it actually gives me hope that she has survived it all even when it has been so difficult and painful. When she spoke of the pain she meant internal. She also has a joyful face. The woman speaking to her speaks with a lot of love and care. I think this series is incredible, so valuable and precious. Italy is home in my heart, and I miss it every day.

Well, normally I leave a comment regarding the happiness these videos bring me; this one made my life look like gumdrops. Bless this Granny for hanging in there...

I think this is my fave pasta grannies.. they live about an hour east of where my family is from! Bless all of them!

"Be thankful for everything." He's so right.

What remarkable stories and people. My father was in the war (USA) for 4 years stationed in France. He would be 105 if he were alive today.

This makes me so happy! Watching from my home in Hawaii. What a gift to hear from these people and see this recipe. I can’t believe Concettina is 101, she looks incredible 😍

LOVE this!!!! My grandma's family is from Italy, moved to America in 1908, Great Grandma was a Turco Great Grandpa was a Circo and lot's of cousin from the De luca's, Caniglia's and more. Love listening to her, she reminds me of my grandma Nettie, bless her soul, would so love to visit Italy, that was my grandma's dream to go back one day, she never made it. :(

I visited Naples this summer and yes the food was amazing. To cook and bake pasta yourself is so tasty and is even better with your own garden veggies. Great respect to this elderly pair my father died when he was 87 few years back and he said also to me to be grateful for everything 🙂

Aww, I 💕 love this grumpy little nonna! So feisty, and she looks great! Life may not of been kind to her but the world is a better place with her in it! Italy is my favorite country, Viva Italia! ❤️ from 🇨🇦 (I am suddenly very hungry for pasta 🍝)

This is the first pasta grannies video that's made me cry. Wow! She's a 101 year old spitfire. I love to hear more of both their background and stories. The history they could tell....

My granny lived to 112 and I thank god everyday that she died relying on noone’s help. She walked on her own, and was able to walk miles if she wanted to. God bless her soul

My paternal grandfather was on the Swedish Norwegian border during the war. I used to love sitting in the kitchen listening to my grandmothers stories. She would have been 103 this year. My favourite time was when her friends came over, we would have coffee and biscuits and I would just love listening to all their memories. 💝💝💕💕

Salute to all our seniors who add such wisdom , value and joy to our lives ....God bless you always and protect you !!! With lotsa love from South Africa

God bless this precious woman

I can feel her pain ...she has been through so much. God Bless Her, I hope she can forgive and remain as happy as she can for the rest of her days. What a wise and amazing person, and amazing cook!

I just love all the old senior cooks, true lady mama's deserving our love and respect being able to still cook. When they are gone we will all swear no one can cook it better than mama, big mama, Nanna, Nonna, me-mamas etc.

Tears in my eyes. They've seen so much.

“Be thankful for everything”.

This series has been such a blessing to me but for the first time, this particular episode made me cry.

"Be thankful for everything". Words to live by

It’s amazing see something like that, 101 with this disposition... I’m surviving with 29 😅

A long video, with long lived people. So much to tell us about their pasts. This video has left me feeling somewhat morose, but in a good way. I'm thankful for the information, and these wonderful recipes.

Oh so so so sweet! No fast food in her tummy!!

She's 101! She looks no more than 75! Love her :) Best pasta granny video so far! ❤️ And the ending was so beautiful as well!❤️

"Be thankful for everything." Excellent advice.

Such a wonderful women..SHE REMINDS me.of my Husband's Grandmother ( 🙏 RIP) Her mother died in childbirth and also the baby and she was the only girl and 2nd oldest and she put off marriage to raise all her brothers at the age of 16 and was only able to have 1 child bc she married so late..and her husband waited on her to raise her brothers ..a True LOVE STORY..Sad life but they made it..and didn't waste anything and only bought what she needed..Until I married into the family..she always liked me to take her out bc I introduced her to alot of things and I told her not to.worry if she wanted to buy it bc her son was grown and her grand kids are grown and great grand kids are our responsibility not hers..we bought her 1st diamond ring..nothing fancy.. 1 little diamond ...she never took it off..

This channel is something special. Watching this lovely ladies cooking and telling stories about their lives.. it makes you feel good. Thanks Vicky!

8:09. This is a great example ! Don't waste things ! There is so much to learn from these beautiful grandmothers.

“Oh no we had more special dishes than laganella for Christmas” “What did you have then?” “Spaghetti.”

I just want to give this granny a hug! She reminds me so much of my grandmother, who I miss so much. Just watching her hands handling the flour and dough and I'm in tears.

"Be thankful for everything." Thank you for leaving us with those wise words, Biagio.

She's an energetic woman, God bless her!

This was a very special video. Well done! Two very special people. Salt of the earth of Italia 🇮🇹 God bless them 🙏🏻❤️

un bel video, onestamente adoro Lei sensa di la veritá senza paura. Una lezione del historia ed un glimpse al loro vite pieno di tanti emozioni, grazie molto per questo PG :)

She’s a feisty little woman.. Huge respect for all the challenges she endured & still standing strong.. Viva Italia! 👍

My granny was died. When I saw her video I just felt like my granny is cooking. I love the way of her cooking and talk. She is really an amazing women. God bless you. Live more years.🥰🥰

When i see the old Lady with her shaking hands it makes me cry because It remembers me of my dead grandmother, making me some good Food when I was a kid.

Ms. Vicky, what a lovely lady & a gentleman, both 101 yrs old, wow, these are folks i like to sit & talk with as they have so much & have knowledge & wisdom, & they have seen things i've never seen, i just love hearing their stories although some are sad. Concettina was already appx. 43 when i was born, i'm 58, unreal. This is a delicious recipe, but i have never heard of it, but i'd eat it., God bless everyone

Absolutely wonderful! HELLO Madame! You are so beautiful. And Grandpa said be thankful for everything! I just heard that in a homily too. Thank you for your wisdom.

Grazie nonna Coccettina x quello che ci hai regalato...vorrei arrivare anch'io in gamba come voi.. siete una fantastica coppia...Un bacione grande grande anche al nonno...mi avete fatto ricordare i miei che non ci sono più...Viva l 'Italia...💗💟💞💝💖💋

Be thankful......certainly very thankful to be able to see these precious people cook for us! I love to watch each! 💕

What an amazing and beautiful woman. She reminded me of my mom. My mom used to save plastic wrap and reuse it. This episode was a bit sad and a real eye opener to appreciate all that we have, especially during these trying times. Their lives were hard lived, but they’re still appreciative of what they have. The best episode so far. I love hearing about their lives as well as seeing a bit of their region. Well done!

her devotion to her husband is so touching

A hard working lady, she gives always her best and love to her family. Congratulations from Andi🇩🇪

These videos give me such good spirits and hope that I can go back to Italia soon. Thank you for posting these❤️

Wow, just imagine how many pieces of pasta those hands have made over the last nine decades

She’s so adorable. She’s trying telling US her “Story.” Hardships, family experiences, losses…. Out there on the balcony; talk of her late Husband, seemed to touch her even today! Of course a women who has endured so much, I imagine doesn’t brake easily. The recipe was just the “icing on the cake.” She herself is the “gift!”

I remember my grandma she passed at age 99 .. she smoke and drink for 70 years without stop ...she just passed sit on the chair outside...no sick or anything