Nonna Mia!

While the musical turned movie - "Mamma Mia!" - holds a special place in the hearts of many, we hope that you fill find "Nonna Mia!" to be just as wholesome, endearing, and even more funny! Subscribe for the best content from our adorable Nonna. 

Nonna (Raffaella) was born in Belsito, Cosenza, a village of about 1000 people, in the Calabrian interior. In 1958, at 19, and newly married, Nonna & Nonno moved to a small town north of Toronto (Ontario), where they had 5 children and 7 grandchildren. 

When the Covid lockdown began in March 2020, making these videos seemed like the perfect way to pass the time and have fun, with the added benefit of creating a time-capsule of Nonna's cherished recipes. Making these videos has also proved to be an excellent way to get some physical exercise (especially given Covid) and most importantly, to exercise her brain, to help slow her dementia. 

We hope you enjoy Nonna's zest for life, enthusiasm for la Cucina Italian, and her love for her family!