The best part about Clara is that she's giving people hope. She and her family made it through the Great Depression, learned to find joy and pleasure in the simplest meals, and came out just fine. I get a lot of encouragement from watching these videos. Thank you!
In response to those "Concerned" citizens might I just say that the lovely Miss Clara's methods have served her well for N I N E T Y F O U R years!!! Clara ROCKS!
Thanks to Clara and her documentarian. I recently lost my mother-in-law - she was 82 and of Italian descent. So many of Clara's kitchen implements and even some of the food she cooked reminded me of her. Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane.
My grandmother passed away last September at the age of 96. She would have been 97 on December 12th. I miss her, and I really enjoy Miss Clara's videos. I'm very grateful that she is sharing this with us. Thanks, Miss Clara.
I wish I had spent more time with my parents & grandparents when they were alive. Watching this sweetie pie makes me feel very lonesome for the good ole days.
What a wonderful way to capture the beauty and the value of our elders, they are our precious resources. I heard about this series on the radio and and am so delighted to find it and view it. I hope Gramma Clara had fun doing the episodes and also watching them. Keep filming, please!
I would love to know what her favorite things to eat were after the depression. And yes, agreeing with someone's comment about learning to cook conservatively. And doing so without waste. I remember those days as a child in the 50's. I remember having to borrow a pair of shoes from a friend in order to be able to go to town. Anyway, to this day, I would rather go buy groceries than clothes, or getting my nails and done. And I know how to stretch a meal. So, I won't have to learn if things should get really tight. And, by cooking from scratch, you save a lot of money, and you know what you are putting in your body. And one other thing I have been meaning to mention. Christopher, I love the intro to these videos. Most intros are too long, boring and sometimes down right nerve racking. But you have done a marvelous job with these videos. Thank you!
Bless your soul, Ive been training to be a cook and you may have just changed my whole perception on food. Its not about fancy food, Its about good wholesome foods that fill you up and give you the nutrients you need. And you can make delicious things out of the simplest ingredients. Thank you so much!
May I say (As a Grandad of 52 years) That you are a Great Lady, to Show the Old Cooking Methods ... Many Thanks, Long Life and Happiness to you and your Family. (From Ireland)
"Sometimes without money, life can be more worthwhile and appreciating. " Of course, that always seems to be a recurring theme I see, therefore it must be true.
OMG tears come out of my eyes, this reminds me of my grandma, she passed away a few months ago and she used to cook lentils and rice just like this. She always wanted us to be strong and healthy. I miss her so much! Thanks for introducing Clara to all of us!
This concludes her You Tube series? Sad, but I'll keep watching what she has here. Clara is a sweetheart. I'm glad she shared her recipes and stories with us. Clara, you are lovely.
Clara's food = cheap AND fresh! That's what I call a meal, doesn't cost much but is good for you and authentic. This woman needs more public exposure! It's so great to listen to her stories. I'm gonna have to try this dish sometime.
This is an elegant, gourmet meal by today's standards! People pay good money for this in a restaurant! Thank you so much for these videos of stories and food! ♥♥♥
Clara, you are awesome! I love her little stories that she adds. She's very fun to watch. All my grandparents are deceased, I wish I had a grandmother - they are so precious!
I made this meal tonight for my family. They LOVED it! All the children and husband said its one of their favorites. All natural ingredients. I did use chicken stock, salt and some butter for the lentils. The salad and meat was awesome too!
God bless you Clara. Thanks for taking time to show us your way of cooking during the Great Depression. It made me realize how fortunate and spoiled I am.
Clara is a doll! I just love hearing about meals that were prepared in the Depression. A lot of us can benefit from her meals in these tough economic times. I love her stories too!
What a wonderful series of videos not only for the recipes but for Clara's stories. What a great person she is to be active as she is at 93 but also for the little gleam in her eyes when she tells the stories. God bless you Clara.
She's just lovely. Love when she gets a titch sassy and how great of a story teller she is. Her sharing her experiences really puts modern life in perspective in that we forget small pleasure and family.
great meal; I am want to try the lentil and rice thing; for some reason I've never thought of that; this made me think of when I was younger; we didn't have much money so we would walk around the block and pick up the onions that fell of the onion trucks and the fry them up with potatoes and meat we got free from the neighbor butcher (not the best cuts, but good!); we would huddle around the stove too lol or we had a little space heater we would huddle around
My folks used to make popcorn, candied orange peels and walnuts for snacks and invite the neighbors over to play cards or board games in the early 50's.
Lentils are key in why this is such a good meal. Lentils and rice are best dry stocks. Lentils should be stored more carefully than rice to avoid time loss.
So precious! WHat a gem to have her doing this. She looks nothing like 93 years ld. Most 93 yr olds are not up and moving around let alone cooking meals. WOW! Love it. God Bless!
whose ever Mother, Grandmother, or probably even Great Grandmother this is, they are very lucky to have these videos of her and her stories! God Bless her ☺
I'm so glad you made this. I wish I could have filmed my grandparents like this before they passed away. These videos are so important to make, because history was real, people were in it-it's not just a bunch of words in a textbook.
Wow after I watched the first video I couldn't stop watching because I loved these so much. Thanks Clara these are great! I think your stories are wonderful and very interesting. Thanks again!
What a dear lady. I am so thankful for elders who share with us the historical times from the last century. It certainly doesn't hurt to throw in some culinary expertise and make an entertaining meal.. Ms. Clara, I am honored that you have been blessed with such a long life and such a warm soul, that you share these things. Bless you!
Clara! PLEASE keep cooking, and sharing with us! We are a generation of spoiled people who have no idea what the greatest generation went through. I love this!
I know cross contamination is a big no-no. But, this woman is 93 years old, and I'm sure she didn't just start doing that. This day and age, we're particular about everything, and seem to be dying younger and younger. I love these videos, because she shows what you can really do with little to no budget. Clara is great!
Clara, you remind me so much of my late great Grandmother. She was so sweet and WOW! What a cook. She took so many of her recipes to her Grave, I was glad to find these Videos. I am going to go pick up your book this afternoon. Last Night's Supper was your Taters & Hot Dogs. It was Great.
Being Grown Up On a Farm In South Dakota Poor We Used And Ate Everything. I Love Grandma Clara And Her Sharing This Cooking We Ate Many Nights The Very Same Thing And I Was Born In 1963. Some Had It Some Didn't Thank You Very Much!!
What a wonderful series! We have a lot to learn from those who lived through the Depression. Thank you, Clara, for sharing your wisdom and your stories and your recipes with the world. I look forward to your DVD.
RIP Ms. Clara! What an amazing and interesting human being, she makes me think of my very southern country Grandaunts and food they made when I was little. Thank you for sharing your sweet Grandmother with all of us.
She is a beautiful lady and it made me miss my Italian mom who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 97. Why didn't I think to record her cooking those delicious meals of long ago. Clara has a very special and loving grandson!
Dear Clara, My heart is full when I watch these videos. I miss my great aunts, great grandma and my grandmother. I miss their wisdom, their strength, and their fantastic conversation. Watching this helps me to remember them. Clara, I love your sweet composure and thank you for your help with us young ones in our tough times. May God bless you and yours. Sincerely, Andrea
That was probably the most interesting video I've ever seen on youtube. I guess I never really thought about how meals were prepared back during the Great Depression. My grandpa always talked about it, but its different when you actually SEE how to prepare a meal. Thanks :)
Thank You Clara...so many of your stories and receipes bring back memories of my grandmother that came up through the depression years...you and memories of her warms my soul and heart...Thank You so much you dear lady! Rg
Clara I'm like you, I measure things in coffee cups and just throw in a handful of whatever spices. I pour water in straight from the tap and just check on it and add more of whatever if it doesn't look right. LOL. I love your reminisices, what a bunch of cheerful, courageous woman were Americans back then!
I've been blessed to come across you Clara!!! You are AMAZING!!! And I've watched all your videos, stayed up last nigh to do this. Can't wait to try the recipes.
i noticed that too....very true. When my grandma was with it enough to cook she would do similar things, but would always say, "I'm 86 years old and have done this hundreds of times....and I'm still here!" I dare not argue with my grandmother...
God Bless you too Clara and those you love! You are a living, breathing history to the rest of us. Thank you for taking the time to make the video, You were Great! Keep up the good work!
My mother grew up during the depression and she also said they ate a lot of potatoes and pasta. Eating meat was very rare. Sometimes at the end of the day, her mother sent her to the local butcher for the days scraps ( soup bones, and such ). Clara you remind me of my mother. Thank you !!!!
i love listening to Clara she is so amazing! makes me long for wanting a grandmother just like her! mine passed before i was old enough to know them both.
i love your stories it reminds me when the heater didnt work and me and my brothers would sit around the stoves when we woke up after mum made us bread and wed tell each other stories
Im so addicted to watching these videos. Please keep the great videos coming! This has showed me so many great tips to make a meal on a low budget. Im even going to try to bake my own bread soon! Thanks so much for keeping the historical and helpful information alive!
Clara rocks! My nonna tells me about the escarole and white beans they ate during the depression growing up in NYC and this reminds me of it. I made Clara's Cuccidati recipe for this Christmas (Im Sicilian and always wanted to learn to make these) and they were THE BEST Sicilian fig cookies ive had.....even better than the bakeries here in NYC I bought them from. Ill never buy those cookies again :-p And the lard in the cookies really makes them the best!
Clara is fantastic, I think we all can learn a thing or 2 from clara and all of our elders that weathered the great depression. Their knowledge is gonna come in awful handy pretty soon.
Aww I LOVE Clara! My grandma was just a baby around this time but she reminds me so much of her! When I'm missing my granny (which is always) i watch these videos and Clara makes me happy!!!!
So enjoyable.... We are so spoiled in today's times, we need reminders to show us how hard life has been for others in the past. Thank you, Clara. Looks delicious by the way.
RIP Clara...miss your knowledge and sweet caring personality.
Know what I just realized? I have a constant smile on my face...the entire time I'm watching one of her videos!
The best part about Clara is that she's giving people hope. She and her family made it through the Great Depression, learned to find joy and pleasure in the simplest meals, and came out just fine. I get a lot of encouragement from watching these videos. Thank you!
Definitely see why she made it to 94. Very healthy stuff there with the lentils, lean meat, olive oil and salad greens.
Such a sweet lady,reminds me of my dear grandmother Orra....RIP Clara
Adorable woman with knowledge and kindness seldom seen in this era. Thank-you Clara, RIP
In response to those "Concerned" citizens might I just say that the lovely Miss Clara's methods have served her well for N I N E T Y F O U R years!!! Clara ROCKS!
How Cute! What a gem to have her doing this, and my goodness, she does NOT look 93! Not many 93 yr olds are up and moving around and cooking! Love it!
Thanks to Clara and her documentarian. I recently lost my mother-in-law - she was 82 and of Italian descent. So many of Clara's kitchen implements and even some of the food she cooked reminded me of her.
Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane.
It is strange how meals of necessity have become meals of choice or even 'comfort foods'.
Okay, WHO discovered this lovely woman and got her to do these videos? I love them all. VERY good quality, too. Thanks!
My grandmother passed away last September at the age of 96. She would have been 97 on December 12th. I miss her, and I really enjoy Miss Clara's videos. I'm very grateful that she is sharing this with us. Thanks, Miss Clara.
I wish I had spent more time with my parents & grandparents when they were alive. Watching this sweetie pie makes me feel very lonesome for the good ole days.
How can you not love this!
Thanks for sharing your stories, and your recipes! =]
What a wonderful way to capture the beauty and the value of our elders, they are our precious resources. I heard about this series on the radio and and am so delighted to find it and view it. I hope Gramma Clara had fun doing the episodes and also watching them. Keep filming, please!
I would love to know what her favorite things to eat were after the depression. And yes, agreeing with someone's comment about learning to cook conservatively. And doing so without waste. I remember those days as a child in the 50's. I remember having to borrow a pair of shoes from a friend in order to be able to go to town. Anyway, to this day, I would rather go buy groceries than clothes, or getting my nails and done. And I know how to stretch a meal. So, I won't have to learn if things should get really tight. And, by cooking from scratch, you save a lot of money, and you know what you are putting in your body. And one other thing I have been meaning to mention. Christopher, I love the intro to these videos. Most intros are too long, boring and sometimes down right nerve racking. But you have done a marvelous job with these videos. Thank you!
Bless your soul, Ive been training to be a cook and you may have just changed my whole perception on food. Its not about fancy food, Its about good wholesome foods that fill you up and give you the nutrients you need. And you can make delicious things out of the simplest ingredients. Thank you so much!
May I say (As a Grandad of 52 years) That you are a Great Lady, to Show the Old Cooking Methods ... Many Thanks, Long Life and Happiness to you and your Family. (From Ireland)
"Sometimes without money, life can be more worthwhile and appreciating. "
Of course, that always seems to be a recurring theme I see, therefore it must be true.
OMG tears come out of my eyes, this reminds me of my grandma, she passed away a few months ago and she used to cook lentils and rice just like this. She always wanted us to be strong and healthy. I miss her so much! Thanks for introducing Clara to all of us!
This concludes her You Tube series? Sad, but I'll keep watching what she has here. Clara is a sweetheart. I'm glad she shared her recipes and stories with us. Clara, you are lovely.
Clara's food = cheap AND fresh! That's what I call a meal, doesn't cost much but is good for you and authentic. This woman needs more public exposure! It's so great to listen to her stories. I'm gonna have to try this dish sometime.
This is an elegant, gourmet meal by today's standards! People pay good money for this in a restaurant! Thank you so much for these videos of stories and food! ♥♥♥
Clara, you are awesome! I love her little stories that she adds. She's very fun to watch. All my grandparents are deceased, I wish I had a grandmother - they are so precious!
Man I feel like she's my grandma to haha. Love her.
I made this meal tonight for my family. They LOVED it! All the children and husband said its one of their favorites. All natural ingredients. I did use chicken stock, salt and some butter for the lentils. The salad and meat was awesome too!
God bless you Clara. Thanks for taking time to show us your way of cooking during the Great Depression. It made me realize how fortunate and spoiled I am.
Clara is a doll! I just love hearing about meals that were prepared in the Depression. A lot of us can benefit from her meals in these tough economic times. I love her stories too!
She has such a pleasant voice. A lot of these recipes are good for saving money now too.
Clara! You truly are a class act. Thank you for making me smile. From Czech Republic.
Clara is such a joy to watch!! I love hearing her stories of the past. What a wonderful woman.
What a wonderful series of videos not only for the recipes but for Clara's stories. What a great person she is to be active as she is at 93 but also for the little gleam in her eyes when she tells the stories. God bless you Clara.
She's just lovely. Love when she gets a titch sassy and how great of a story teller she is. Her sharing her experiences really puts modern life in perspective in that we forget small pleasure and family.
she made me miss my mom
She reminds me of my own grandma. I wish I'd thought to record her talking about this kind of thing. Clara was so cool.
Great depression food was better than a lot of the crap America is eating today. And this woman is so cute :)
omg this lady is honestly the sweetest.
great meal; I am want to try the lentil and rice thing; for some reason I've never thought of that; this made me think of when I was younger; we didn't have much money so we would walk around the block and pick up the onions that fell of the onion trucks and the fry them up with potatoes and meat we got free from the neighbor butcher (not the best cuts, but good!); we would huddle around the stove too lol or we had a little space heater we would huddle around
I love this lady,, what a beautiful heart!
Awwww.... love this lady! Wish I could've interviewed and cooked with her!
My grandma, her children, and my ma lived through the great depression. They never forgot it. Thanks moms!
My folks used to make popcorn, candied orange peels and walnuts for snacks and invite the neighbors over to play cards or board games in the early 50's.
She is amazing. I love her and it makes me wish I'd recorded my own grandmother/mom
Lentils are key in why this is such a good meal. Lentils and rice are best dry stocks. Lentils should be stored more carefully than rice to avoid time loss.
So precious! WHat a gem to have her doing this. She looks nothing like 93 years ld. Most 93 yr olds are not up and moving around let alone cooking meals. WOW! Love it. God Bless!
Just stumbled on this vid and OMG I miss my great grandma...A grandmother's meals are the BEST.
This lady belonged to the Greatest Generation
whose ever Mother, Grandmother, or probably even Great Grandmother this is, they are very lucky to have these videos of her and her stories! God Bless her ☺
Why would people dislike this video
I'm so glad you made this. I wish I could have filmed my grandparents like this before they passed away. These videos are so important to make, because history was real, people were in it-it's not just a bunch of words in a textbook.
why are there 25 dislikes? are those people completely without natural love for humans or what?
Wow after I watched the first video I couldn't stop watching because I loved these so much. Thanks Clara these are great! I think your stories are wonderful and very interesting. Thanks again!
What a dear lady. I am so thankful for elders who share with us the historical times from the last century. It certainly doesn't hurt to throw in some culinary expertise and make an entertaining meal.. Ms. Clara, I am honored that you have been blessed with such a long life and such a warm soul, that you share these things. Bless you!
I'm learning so much from you, Clara. Your videos add a richness to my life.
I love that owl cookie jar. It's just a winkin' at me!
I love her stories!!! She had a wealth of knowledge, God Bless you, I know you next to God now.
Clara! PLEASE keep cooking, and sharing with us! We are a generation of spoiled people who have no idea what the greatest generation went through. I love this!
Not yet forgotten
I know cross contamination is a big no-no. But, this woman is 93 years old, and I'm sure she didn't just start doing that. This day and age, we're particular about everything, and seem to be dying younger and younger. I love these videos, because she shows what you can really do with little to no budget. Clara is great!
Clara, you remind me so much of my late great Grandmother. She was so sweet and WOW! What a cook. She took so many of her recipes to her Grave, I was glad to find these Videos. I am going to go pick up your book this afternoon. Last Night's Supper was your Taters & Hot Dogs. It was Great.
Being Grown Up On a Farm In South Dakota Poor We Used And Ate Everything. I Love Grandma Clara And Her Sharing This Cooking We Ate Many Nights The Very Same Thing And I Was Born In 1963. Some Had It Some Didn't Thank You Very Much!!
What a wonderful series! We have a lot to learn from those who lived through the Depression. Thank you, Clara, for sharing your wisdom and your stories and your recipes with the world. I look forward to your DVD.
RIP Ms. Clara! What an amazing and interesting human being, she makes me think of my very southern country Grandaunts and food they made when I was little. Thank you for sharing your sweet Grandmother with all of us.
She is a beautiful lady and it made me miss my Italian mom who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 97. Why didn't I think to record her cooking those delicious meals of long ago. Clara has a very special and loving grandson!
Dear Clara,
My heart is full when I watch these videos. I miss my great aunts, great grandma and my grandmother. I miss their wisdom, their strength, and their fantastic conversation. Watching this helps me to remember them. Clara, I love your sweet composure and thank you for your help with us young ones in our tough times. May God bless you and yours. Sincerely, Andrea
Your accounts of the Depression days are as good as your meals Clara
We love you
my wife gets excited watching your videos
That was probably the most interesting video I've ever seen on youtube. I guess I never really thought about how meals were prepared back during the Great Depression. My grandpa always talked about it, but its different when you actually SEE how to prepare a meal. Thanks :)
Thank you Clara. I could sit and watch you all day.... I love your stories.
Clara reminds me of how much I miss my Nanna. ***hugs*** to you, Clara!
What a wonderful lady!! I love to listen to her stories. God Bless you, Ma'am!
This is no Poorman's feast.
This is a 5 star meal... HELL YEAH!!!
That's the heart and soul of the USA, God bless you Ms. Clara for keeping this tradition alive and sharing with the world.
These are simply the greatest videos for some good hearty meals. I miss my grandma's cooking!
Thank You Clara...so many of your stories and receipes bring back memories of my grandmother that came up through the depression years...you and memories of her warms my soul and heart...Thank You so much you dear lady! Rg
So 209 people came here, watched the video and decided to click the thumbs down button. People baffle me.
Better pay attention the way things are we all might be living like that again.
Clara I'm like you, I measure things in coffee cups and just throw in a handful of whatever spices. I pour water in straight from the tap and just check on it and add more of whatever if it doesn't look right. LOL. I love your reminisices, what a bunch of cheerful, courageous woman were Americans back then!
Its always great to see you are well Mrs. Clara! Thank you for making these videos, you are very appreciated by many.
God Bless.
Cutest chef of the year award goes to her!
I've been blessed to come across you Clara!!! You are AMAZING!!! And I've watched all your videos, stayed up last nigh to do this. Can't wait to try the recipes.
i noticed that too....very true. When my grandma was with it enough to cook she would do similar things, but would always say, "I'm 86 years old and have done this hundreds of times....and I'm still here!" I dare not argue with my grandmother...
How wonderful what a sweetheart .Love hearing all these great recipes and stories xxx
Thank you for sharing the many wonderful stories that go side by side with each one of your recipes.
God Bless you too Clara and those you love! You are a living, breathing history to the rest of us. Thank you for taking the time to make the video, You were Great! Keep up the good work!
My mother grew up during the depression and she also said they ate a lot of potatoes and pasta. Eating meat was very rare. Sometimes at the end of the day, her mother sent her to the local butcher for the days scraps ( soup bones, and such ). Clara you remind me of my mother. Thank you !!!!
I' have never met my grandma's, but I'm sure they would be just like you. Love the story telling.
Thanks Clara and God Bless~
Cross contamination? Oh please.... stop it.... I would never be afraid to eat anything from this wonderful lady's kitchen!
Clara is such an awesome Grandma!
bless her heart -3
Hi Clara,
My grandma taught me similiar cooking and in tough times I still go back to her receipes. THANK YOU for showing us how to cook good meals.
What an incredibly, charming lady. Keep up the great work.
i love listening to Clara she is so amazing! makes me long for wanting a grandmother just like her! mine passed before i was old enough to know them both.
i love your stories it reminds me when the heater didnt work and me and my brothers would sit around the stoves when we woke up after mum made us bread and wed tell each other stories
Im so addicted to watching these videos. Please keep the great videos coming! This has showed me so many great tips to make a meal on a low budget. Im even going to try to bake my own bread soon! Thanks so much for keeping the historical and helpful information alive!
Clara rocks! My nonna tells me about the escarole and white beans they ate during the depression growing up in NYC and this reminds me of it. I made Clara's Cuccidati recipe for this Christmas (Im Sicilian and always wanted to learn to make these) and they were THE BEST Sicilian fig cookies ive had.....even better than the bakeries here in NYC I bought them from. Ill never buy those cookies again :-p And the lard in the cookies really makes them the best!
Clara is fantastic, I think we all can learn a thing or 2 from clara and all of our elders that weathered the great depression. Their knowledge is gonna come in awful handy pretty soon.
Aww I LOVE Clara! My grandma was just a baby around this time but she reminds me so much of her! When I'm missing my granny (which is always) i watch these videos and Clara makes me happy!!!!
God Bless You, Clara! You remind me of my grandmother, who has passed. Thank you for sharing your cooking and your stories!!
we need more people in the world like clara!!!
Thank you Clara. Watching you cook warms my heart. God Bless you!
So enjoyable.... We are so spoiled in today's times, we need reminders to show us how hard life has been for others in the past. Thank you, Clara. Looks delicious by the way.