Nonnas" on Netflix Hit the Spot—A Perfect Mother's Day Tribute

 Nonnas arrived at just the right time. With Mother’s Day around the corner, it hit me like the comforting scent of slow-cooked sauce wafting through a kitchen filled with memories. It’s not just a movie—it’s a warm plate of nostalgia served with a side of laughter and life’s truths.

There’s a quote that lingers long after the credits roll: “Great things stand the test of time.” That line isn't just about food—it’s about people, love, and the stories we carry forward. Another one stuck with me: “The only regrets you’ll have are the things you didn’t do or didn’t take.” It’s a quiet nudge to live a little louder, love a little harder, and take that leap you’ve been scared of.

This film resonated deeply. Watching it was like seeing echoes of my own life—of my mother when she was young, of my grandmother’s kitchen where every dish was a lesson in patience, generosity, and love. I recently lost my auntie, who was more like a second mom to me. This movie made me feel close to her again, like I could smell her cooking and hear her laughter one more time.

Nonnas is a celebration—not just of family, but of the friends who become family. It’s about feeding each other, not just with food, but with care, with time, with attention. These women—bold, warm, fierce, funny—show us what it means to nourish a life worth living.

In a world obsessed with speed, this film reminds us to slow down and savor. Savor the meals, the people, the moments. It’s not preachy, it’s not polished—it’s honest. It’s tender. It’s real. The kind of real that Anthony Bourdain admired. The kind where the sauce stains your shirt and you don’t care because the story behind it is worth more.

Nonnas made me want to pick up the phone, call the people I love, and tell them they matter. It made me want to cook something that takes all day. It made me want to live the hell out of life.

So, if you’re lucky enough to have a mom, a grandmother, an aunt, or anyone who ever fed you out of love—watch this movie. And if they’re gone, watch it anyway. They’ll be right there with you, in every laugh, every tear, and every bite.