The Food That Made Us Fall In Love | Our Story and Viewer Q&A
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- The Food That Made Us Fall In Love | How Harper and Eva Met | Our Story and Viewer Q&A
Many of our viewers have asked us to tell the story of how I met my wife, Eva... So buckle up, because here it is! In this video we share the tale of how we ended up together (plus the food I used to woo Eva) and answer some of YOUR questions!
We're so sorry we couldn't get to everyone's questions this time around. Let us know in the comments below if you would like to see a follow-up Q&A!
We really hope you guys enjoy this! If you do, please give it a thumbs-up to let us know :)
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Eva's hair deserves some sort of award....
Yesssss
Soooo curly but not frizzy at all.... sooo beautiful
Her hair deserves its own channel 😘
I agree! "Bella", Eva!💗
Yes, I looove it! Gorgeous!
When the moon hits your eye like a blue berry pie that’s amoreeeeee.
😂👏
This comment is underrated 😂🤩
I sang this in my head as I read it.
😂👍🏽👍🏽
Loooooooved it
It sounds like Harper's parents set this whole thing up. As a parent of a teenage boy, I completely approve.
Ima have to show this to my parents see who they can set me up with🤣 I don't trust my parents though
It's so lovely his parents felt in love with future daughter in law and wanted to keep her in the family! Eva is truly special person and I think is perfect for Harper. Not all Italian women are like her. Wishing happiness, love and peace for you two.
That's Exactly what I was thinking. Lol
I love how Eva blushes when Harper is talking about her, or looking at her. That's some high-key love, right there. Hang onto it! My hubs and I just passed the 30 year mark, and he can still make me blush. 🥰
Notice it, too, so sweet; 👍😍😎😅
I'm Indian and so I can say this with authority: Bruh. You basically just had an arranged marriage. Your parents are geniuses.
You guys are hella cute
Yeah I bet they were already discussing half italian grandbabies when they send him to drive her to the hotel, haha.
@No one I..
@No one tf
The Inception version of an arranged marriage.
@No one ur very sick person....
She's that Italian woman that every man would like to meet. Passionate, fun, fiery, attractive... Well played sir!!
Thank you! ❤️
And great cook!
And most important a good cook 👩🍳!!!!!
Agree
Exactly
You guys are so cute!
Cheryl Porter I watch your videos on youtube. YOu are so cute!
Your best video ❤
@@chuckwest3694 is
Cheryl!!! It’s all makes sense now. Thanks to you I found this wonderful channel today. I also watched two hours of Leontyne Price thanks to you as well. ❤️
Omg, I LOVED this video! I'm a 72 year old Californian living in the Netherlands who was married to a Greek, so I GET what Harper is saying about the history of Europe. One thing I recommend to both of you (if you don't already know it) .. PLEASE don't try to compare each other's cultures .. just accept the very best of both of them and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy each other. Harper, allow Ms Eva to have her 'Italian fireyness' and Eva, ignore the American attitude of 'we're the LEADER of the FREE world and therefore better than everybody else' and just absorb the best of what America has to offer. I wish both of you every success in life. I hope that you will continue to grow together in love and understanding. New sub here.💞
I cried at this, it touched my soul ❤️
Totally relate as an American history and culture buff who was married to a Dutchman (am now widowed).
I hope that a lot more people read this comment! It's so true, all cultures have good and bad sides about them and comparing them is pointless. Being in a relationship with someone from a different culture can be challenging, it takes honesty and trust and patience, but it can be so enriching. And, after all, it's the person that matters.
I agree 100%. Harper and Eva show us how love and care transcends cultural barriers. They are true inspirations to all of us who watch their videos. 🤗
I'm 73 years old, I'm from NY. I survived living with my ''off the boat, Italan family...who only spoke Italian......and would not teach me because they wanted me to be AMERICAN. MY RE; Wouldn't that be nice. I watch them constantly ....currently bed ridden. and so what if their marriage was arranged. They both had the freedom to divorce.
I think maybe your parents are smarter than you think. They "invited" Eva to America to visit and (maybe to meet their son). Good job mom!!😁😂
😂😂😂
This was what I thought 😄😊😊😂
Ahaha, sly loving parents.
I thought the same ahahhaha xD his parents drove this story til the beginning ahhaha xD amazing
@Jude Fenwick Hahahha.😂
I’ve always noticed Harper looks at Eva with love every time. His eyes light up.
he looks up to her but she looks down on him...something i noticed, feeling doesnt look mutual lol
Hi Tim, that's exactly what I noticed too.
@@reesiezanga5232 I can totally tell how much she loves him, just by how she looks at him. Complaining about how bad of a cook he is or how little taste he has in food, is part of the show and for entertainment, but her eyes don’t lie.
@@nono86753 Man, that's exactly what I was going to say. She looks at him with adoring eyes everytime he speaks as he does to her. They're still relatively new at this, but their relationship can last for a very long time because even though they may be opposite in culture, they are united in love. I personally hope they grow old together.💞
@@reesiezanga5232 I'm guessing you have limited experience with Italian women :) Contempt is a public display of affection LOL :)
I lived a few decades in Maine. The wild blueberry pie is something tourists often overlook while chasing after lobster. It is amazing. That was a very strong move on Harper's part.
I prefer that pie before Any sea creatures
I was once up in Vynalhaven and climbed around the cliffs picking wild blue berries which we made muffins with, yum.
Maine wild blueberries are out of this world! 😍👍
Why am I crying! Came for the food, stayed for the love.. The two of you have such positive and lovable personalities. :) Thank you for bringing some joy into the lives of others
🥰
I too, started crying tears of joy🎉
I'm a simple girl.
I see Pasta Grammar
I click.
❤️🙏
When parents’ “meddling” goes right lol!!!
The way you guys are is no longer a mystery. Mom and Dad fell in love with her first and went all matchmaker on their boy. You guys are awesome together.
Having Eva here in America and the two of you married is the absolute best thing that has come out of COVID! We all get to be a little Italian as she teaches us the joy of love, life, and cooking! Harper your support and respect for her and your kindness excudes love. Many many many years of Blessings to you both and your families.
That Eva didn't break off the relationship over the bottled-sauce pasta - makes her the ultimate catch. 😍
Love still exists in 2020.
Ain't love grand!
So bottom line....we viewers are the ultimate beneficiaries of this union. You guys are wonderful.
No wonder your VDOs seem so professionally produced without being showy.. It’s Harper All Along!! 🤣🤣
This story is adorable! Who knew Harper’s parents were low-key matchmakers? 😊
You guys should be nominated for CZcams 2020 couple of the year
Thank you!
BEST thing to come out of 2020...... YOU GUYS.
Thank you!
I second the nomination!
I'm 2 years late! You two are adorable and made for one another. I truly hope you're always as happy as you are now!! Harper , thank your parents for us too!!
Thank you Eva & MMMM (alias Harper). I love your story! It's such an inspiration!! Very heart warming! 💜 There are no coincidences.
Thank you!!!
When you have personality and skills, you don't have to do intimate acts for views.
That's why this channel of these two good people is such a breath of fresh air, in our shallow modern world.
Thank you!
Yes! They're very genuine. It's sweet to witness. 🙏🏽
"Bring a fork!".
And that's how you find yourself a wife 😂💁🏻♀️
😉
What's the saying about love happens with the stomach? 😉
100% my first date I brought my lady a bouquet of garlic I grew myself. She pretty much admits she knew I was the one from then on.
Reminds me of the "I want a fork on the table" joke haha!
#sad
😂😂😂
The way they look at each other is proof enough to placate public expectations of display of affection.🥰
After all channels discovered after COVID hit the world, this is certainly among the top 3. Thank you for such awesome content. You guys deserve a movie made out of your story.
It is clear that she loves this man...my lady is from England..I moved to the UK for her...I know what that look is and what it feels like :)
Much love and luck to both of you.
this is the perfect love story. please pitch this to a director as a potential romantic comedy/romance film
Ava is stunning inside and out! I'm glad you two found a kind counterpart.
The cutest Power couple EVER!!!
Chefs kiss!!😚
Don't feel pressure to increase the contact, you look at each other with such passion that we adore it :D I love your videos
It makes me really happy seeing people from different part of world get married and appreciate and accept each other's cultures and also criticism. Thank you
Thank YOU!
My husband is Bajan born and raised. I was born in Germany but raised in America. My mom still holds onto her German roots a lot, so from my husband I learned about processed American food and fast food 😂
I love the way she looks at him lovingly......melts my heart.
Yes indeed she is 💝
You guys crack me up. And this is interesting; I wondered how you were getting such good cinematography on CZcams (professional) and the story is hilarious. Love it!
I love how Eva sings more than talks. Every sentence and word is strung together like a song. You're a great couple. Authentic Italian, just like my mother and aunts cooked. And Harper’s reactions to that cookng is great. Tonight, I’m making Parmigiana di Melanzane. Wish me luck...
Buona fortuna!
Lol,,, Italians are born singing,,,, :)
You convinced a calabrese to have a small wedding? That's true love 😀
Small means not all the villages around yours.
Just all people in the village where you live and the close family of the bride... 😉
Close family can be 100 to 200 people in Southern Italy.
@@doroparker1702 LOL XD
Fucking Truth. Im Calabrese and all my families weddings always had 250 people it seemed at them.
@@doroparker1702 🤣 This made me laugh because the same holds true in Greece!
@@nissan300ztt My big fat Italian wedding 🤣
They don’t need to hug or kiss on CZcams you can see the love in the way they look at each other
Thank God for blueberry pie. No matter the topic, the two of you are fun to watch. My dad was an Italian/American chef, so I know most of Eva's rules. But he didn't know the rules of pasta, so I had to learn them from Eva. Sorry, daddy.
She was a beautiful child .... that grew to be a beautiful woman. 🥰
I'm married too my child hood sweat heart from 7 years old. It's easy to recognise true love between you two
This couple is pure inspiration of how to treat each other with respect and love. Gives me some hope. Thank you
Absolutely
Eva is so authentic and natural. Recipes are quite simple, not too made up or fancy. It's so refreshing to watch you guys 😍
I just came across your videos and started binge watching them today!!! I love the way that you two look at each other. When one talks the other one gazes at him/her so lovingly and hanging on every word. Amazing!
You're wife reminds me of mine, lift you up teach you how to be better, and forgive our failures...
Thank you for sharing your lives with us through your Channel
Keep an eye out for Chef Alfredo. I saw him hanging around with a blueberry pie earlier!
I love how you guys are sensationally perfect together. It’s beautiful to see how beautiful people come together as one spirit. Nothing but a lifetime of happiness for the two of you. Thank you for sharing your story.
Soooo cute! Thank you for sharing a little about your story. Love this channel...the two of you are great, together! 🥰👏
Man, I'm glad you felt in love with a real woman, Eva is a real woman and you seem to be a great man. take good care of each other.,, Love, Love, Love
We will, thank you! 😘
What kind of woman is a "fake" woman then...? Just asking 🤔🤦♀️
@@ilab.9940 oooh, that’s a dangerous question. Look at a jooeybtoonz videos, might give you an idea.
Pro tip: when someone says, “real woman” think of it as a synonym for ‘genuine.’ And take it as the compliment it is supposed to be.
When everything is back to normal and everyone is healthy again, I would LOVE to see you and Eva go back to her hometown it Italy and do a food journey! It's my dream to go to Italy with my family and eat all the beautiful, wonderful food :) Thank you guys for the awesome videos!
They fulfilled your wish!😊
You guys are great together. When Eva shared her favorite movie is 'Once Upon A Time In America', I said out loud "I love her!". Sergio Leone. Magnifico! And, then she mentioned "the music". The music...! Ennio Morricone. I listened to his scores all day today. The Maestro! Bravo. I wish you both all the love and happiness together in the world. And Buon Appetito!
Thank you!!!
So sweet. This story warms my heart. What a blessing that Eva visited *BEFORE* COVID. Blessings to you both. You bring so much joy by sharing what you enjoy on CZcams 😊
The way she looks at you when you talk is sooo cute.. You're so lucky!!
I’m so glad I came across your channel, it brings me joy to know that there are still decent human beings in this world.
😁❤️
The way you both look at eachother with so much love and respect is so beautiful to see!! May God protect you both and continue to bless you with happiness ♥️♥️
Just love you two and the chemistry you share. You are definitely my favorite youtube channel especially since I am Italian and love learning all you are teaching here. Thank you so much for sharing this. So happy I discovered this channel a few weeks back.
I'm over here crying, it makes me think true love still exists, it's bad I'm a 30 yr old dude, I can't help my big heart.
You sound like you need a strong man in your life
First, embrace the baldness my young friend. Whatever your hair situation is rock it with confidence. To hell with a comb-over(no offense to those that have them). Shave it, moisturize, and enjoy life. Secondly, the comment about you needing a strong man in your life was funny as hell. As a heterosexual male I'm dying! Not trying to say anything about anyones sexuality. Just embracing the humor in a comment.
@@Greenman422 this killed me 😂
True love does exist. My husband & I grew together. Since 3rd grade we were friends with the same group of people. He dated my best friend & I dated his younger brother. In our early 20s we both married different people & i moved out of state.
18 yrs later My marriage was over & he'd become a very encouraged member of the wild life. His marriage only lasted a few months & he never remarried.
We reconnected in 2011 while both of us were learning from the kids in our families how to use the internet & Facebook.
We talked all night 🌙.
That was 9 yrs ago.
We'll be Married 8 yrs in February.
He's my best friend, my biggest support in my life & my relief from the stresses of this world. Idk what id do or where id be without him
@@ryanwilliams7600 who said anything about him being bald?
Plot twist: Harper has got Eva with food, and not the other way around!
😆😆😆😆😆
He has, with a pie!
What a lovely video, thank you! And the way a couple looks at each other can communicate as much (or more) admiration, respect and love as a kiss. The way you two look at each other says enough.
What a great story! Thank you for sharing. Your videos allowed me to make some great dishes and removed some of the intimidation factor on making things like fresh pasta. The bolognese sauce video in particular was very helpful.
Harper is spot on about the Italian history. Back in 2005, I was staying in the Hotel Forum in Rome. Every morning, I could not be more awestruck to walk out the door and see the Temple of Saturn straight ahead, Trajan’s Column to the right, and the Coliseum to the left. Utterly amazing!
Do. NOT. EVER. pissed her off dude.
She's a keeper... Lucky son of a-
I’m stealing this story. I love it. It’s so cute. It’s so cool how the parents were the reason you two are together.
Adorable. Love Ava’s answer about diversity in America.
Also, you should watch this episode with closed captions together and film it. It’s so cute!
Harper and Eva - just started watching 'Pasta Grammar', and you both are amazing! thank you for the origin story, it was magical. Best of luck in the future to you both, and I'll be making several of Eva's recipes!
This is all very adorable but I want to see you two survive an Olive Garden dinner.
Yes!
Agree!
That's a good idea lol
@Leaders aA Olive Garden is a popular Italian food chain restaurant in the US, and the offerings there will very likely have Eva go nuts.
You want to see Eva survive Olive Garden dinner, Harper'll be fine
She’s so beautiful and her sense of humor is amazing! She reminds me of Cher in Moonstruck. I keep waiting for her to slap him every time he tries to cook Italian and say “Snap OUT of it!”.
😂❤️
Being a Maine native and still living in the state I was thrilled to come across your channel recently. It was a lot of fun to see familiar sites (Monument Square, Whole Foods, and The Holy Donut in Portland, and the logo of the same grocery store I shop at myself in some of your videos). I can't wait to try some of Eva's recipes and look forward to your videos from AZ. 😎👍🏻
What a beautiful love story. I love it!
I had a grin on my face from beginning to end. This is like a fairytale! I find the fact that it was your parents who orchestrated this really sweet. And you two have contagious energy. Much love to you both. And thanks for taking us viewers up on our request! ❤️
So basically, Eva fell in love when she saw Tom Cruise sitting in the truck holding some blueberry pie. That right there, is a movie that needs to be made.
Imagine all the wonderful stories they’ll be able to tell their kids and grandkids. God bless them. Beautiful couple.
Not Tom Cruise. Not him. Tom's too old now, believe it or not. Use newcomers and give them a leg up if you want a film made. Americans want to make everything into a film. (Next you'll want one made about you know who). Live your best life, it's real, ! As we have all found out this past year or more.
thought the same: Tom Cruise is too old! lol
@@MrRobbyvent Young Tom Cruise then ^_^
I love this. What’s better than Maine blueberry pie? No wonder her heart was overwhelmed with love. You both are lovely, charming, friendly, and real! Beautiful ❤️🤗
Thank you!
You guys...I love you. 😍 My nephew met his wonderful wife who was visiting/living in NYC. Fell in love, but her work visa was expiring soooo history. They lived here for awhile, she is a self taught chef. Eventually my neph Nick moved back to Italy w Alma and he farms when he can. Not a finanvially easy task. They have 2 gorgeous kids and i miss them so much. Greetings from NYC u two.
Eva doesn’t really eat much at breakfast because she’s Italian, and it’s true! In Italy breakfast isn’t really important, but i couldn’t live without it!
😉
There are two breakfasts in Italy.
In Germany, the first breakfast is a richer one, and later you would have a Knoppers.
In Italy it is the other way around. First the Knoppers ( well, Hanuta in Italy ;) ) and later something richer.
I’m italian and to he honest never heard of any of that stuff 😂
For a long time I haven't been a breakfast fan myself, though I recently started to have it, but really guys, what about caffelatte e biscotti, latte e cereali or cappuccino e brioche? 😂 the former for when you're at home, the latter for when you're at the bar. I thought everyone had these.
We also have our special biscotti da inzuppo, which apparently are not a thing outside of Italy (cookies and biscuits in other places are not meant to be dipped in milk, therefore they're usually richer and do not "absorb")
You two are adorable. I'm so happy that I found your channel.
Us too!
🥰so cutest couple !
I loved this! Thank you for sharing your story! Your parents did right! ❤️
Absolutely agree Harper! The history in Europe is unbelievable! That is exactly why I love Italy, England etc! Beautiful!
Despite the uncertain landscape we're live in today, you guys are living proof that true love conquers all!
Eva, I am so happy to know that you are a teacher. I've been learning Italian by watching lessons on youtube for about a year. I can relate to Harper when he mentioned having ability to understand but not speak. He's very fortunate to have you in his life. As for me, I haven't found my frittata yet.
Harper, you are an amazing person. Keep up the good work. We certainly need more people like yourselves in this world so that we may learn to live by example!
Thank you! ❤️
Okay guys so:
1. Harper's parents are geniuses, kudos to them 😁
2. Can you do a video of making pizza using the wood fired oven? 👍🏼
I think they already did.
Your parents put you together... no doubt about it! 👍👊❣️. Good job mum and dad! Have them on the show. You two are adorable.
I'm tearing up over the adorableness of this!! The sweetest and cutest!
You two are a breath of fresh air for CZcams. So down-to-earth and relatable. Great vid & we look forward to more fun content!
Italians are wonderful People. Now, just saying those words my tummy caught fire and I am going to cook Pasta now...lol
They are! I have a coworker from there (he met and married an American girl while vacationing in California) and he's the nicest guy. Friendly, funny and down to earth. Everyone in the office loves him.
As italian, I only can say: Thank you! And enjoy your pasta!
Grazie
Wow! I hope some day I can be with a woman that looks at me the way she looks at Harper. I love seeing two people look into each other’s eyes the way these two look at one another. Harper, you are a truly fortunate man to have found such a beautiful and strong woman. I wish you both the best and all the love. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Got into this channel yesterday just for recipes, couldn't help but admire this relationship, this is the first and only CZcams couple I subscribed to and I'm having no regrets
This is literally a ROM COM in real life!!!! Loved the video guys - so wholesome! 💞
a what?????
ROMANTIC COMEDY....
Shoutout to your parents I wish mine brought home an Italian soulmate.
Thank you for this charming video! I appreciate you two sitting down and sharing your personal story of how you met, fell in love and got married. You both have great chemistry and work very well together. I am impressed with both of your careers: teacher and cinematographer. I feel a positive connection to you both in that I lived in Maine for a few years, whilst I was in the Navy; and I was deployed to Sicily twice for six months each time. I only got to visit Naples for a few hours in order to drop off some mil paperwork and pick up some supplies/parts. It was a wonderful time in my life while I was in the military. Now, I teach aerospace technology to kids in public school. I can't wait until you get to 5 million subscribers! And finally, Eva does have the BEST HAIR EVER! She's beautiful, smart, talented and so charmingly sweet! Thank you again for all that you do for the rest of the world, in bringing tried and true dishes, wonderful history and travel. Take care and be safe in your journeys and adventures! 😘💖🙏
I love this video, I love this video, I love this video! I am always so intrigued by how two people meet and learning the story of how they begin their lives together as a couple. You both lived a half a world apart and yet still managed to find each other. I am so glad you did and I thank you both for sharing your lovely and charming story with us. It’s just one more reason to love you both. Malto Grazia!
Would love to watch a video about Eva and coffee. A coffee review and how Italian's make coffee!
We’ll see what we can do!
im sure she makes wonderful Espresso,,,,, / the coffee here in US must make her cry!!,,,,,,, eekkk!
Ava has that amazing quality of sounding like she's speaking her native language even when she's speaking English...lol Cute story btw
I would have said that's a defect rather than a quality. As italian trying to learn english i Always do my best to assimilate the native's accent.
@@nicogila4918 as usual a matter of perspective. btw your vocabulary is very good. keep at it.
You two rock! Excellent content and you both seem so nice. Thanks for sharing your story.
Very sweet couple. I love how supportive and complimentary you are towards each other. The world needs more of that. ♥️
The way you two look at each other is so wonderful. Never forget what you mean to each other today, trust God and you’ll LOVE happily ever after. ♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸🇮🇹
So true!
I keep my words from the beginning, he's a lucky guy. C'mon, having at home someone to cook all the possible Italian food is a blessing. The majority of countries in America eat chicken in a regular basis, mostly because it's cheaper than meat but also well prepared it's delicious. Greetings from Guatemala.
I found your videos just this year (2023). I love seeing these beginning videos. Such a sweet love story ❤
I thought I had seen all of your clips. This one was very special and extremely sweet! What a great story you have written together!
Thank you!
Your channel showed up on my suggested vids a little while ago. I had gone back to see if there was anything about your history or anything there, but there was nothing! It's like you guys just sprouted up out of nowhere! Thanks for making this video for us! I have enjoyed them all so far!! So so cute.
*I like her sweet accent. Nice couple!* ❤️❤️❤️
This is my FAVORITE cooking channel!Thanks you two!
I love this video. I find you two endlessly entertaining and after watching so many of your videos, hearing your story is delightful! Ava, your wedding haircut is absolutely gorgeous.