Great Depression Cooking - The Poorman's Meal

[@joedimaggio8076]

I like how she said, "I'm going to turn on the gas" even though it's an electric stove. Classic. This lady is cool, reminds me of my grandmother

[@krunktina69]

Joe DiMaggio I noticed that lol

[@vinceandvango]

And.. when the potatoes are cooked, we know they’re done. 😁

[@kyngkraken8695]

😂🤣 🤣😂

[@littleme3597]

She is 91. My mom used to say things like. "MIX TILL IT LOOKS RIGHT".

[@SpLiC3]

You just know Clara listens to "the wireless" and not a "radio" hehe.

[@matthewwilliams4785]

My dad's mother and father were neighbors in Arkansas during the Depression. They knew each other since they were both children. Grandma got tired of potatoes all the time and mentioned it to grandpa. No one had money, but my mother's father had a grove of pecan trees. Well grandpa would sneak over and steal pecans and shell them. Pecans in Arkansas weren't the most common thing at the time (they still aren't). So when the weather turned warm and grandpa's family took the wagon and mules 70 miles south to Little Rock grandpa traded in those pecans for a fishing poll, reel, line, and hooks. He snuck it onto the wagon just like he snuck the pecans onto the wagon. Grandpa was a patient man. He would sit by the little river next to their house for hours to land a few good sized fish. Well he would bring the fish home and invite grandma over for fish dinner. He finally fessed up to grandma's dad about what he had done. The old man wasn't angry. He said, "you stole from me so you could feed my daughter?" Grandpa said "Yes sir. She wanted something besides potatoes." The old man hugged him and said "son, you're family now". Grandma and grandpa would get married 10 years later.

[@monicasherman4668]

Beautiful story. Made me cry.

[@JSis-yj6dy]

💗

[@pliit2101]

Wow amazing, I think this is impossible nowadays

[@lauriebennett6257]

Wonderful story!

[@jaeladarlingtrailers]

This is one of the best stories I've had the pleasure of reading. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@skeetus7863]

Why did KZbin have to show me such a great channel 12 years late Rest In Peace ❤️💐🌷

[@darcybrowne5421]

Would you watch this when you were 4?

[@bobo-kj6od]

I know right? Smh.

[@darcybrowne5421]

@@psychopenguin9684 nah I was creating your dumbass should've pulled out 🥵

[@kevincampos8275]

@@darcybrowne5421 got em

[@cescalyons]

Skeetus right

[@musicman3351]

This woman will never cease to put a smile on my face

[@cutratecontractor1000]

Such a beautiful ol gah

[@deloreswilson1798]

Nobody is gonna make me quit watching my "grandma". In fact,I can't wait to get her book.🤔

[@rmason5477]

👍💯

[@svenislegend]

Today I temporarily lost my job due to coronavirus and stumbled upon this video trying to find recipes to make that won't break the bank. You take so much for granted until your lifeline gets taken away from you.

[@marycrawford3460]

Good Luck and keep your spirits up! We will come through this.

[@Tipperary757]

Wishing you the best. Hard times, take good care of yourself.

[@jamesbryson9542]

The people of the 30's know the way! All of us are wasting so much, time, money, community...

[@sandstonefarm5722]

I make the same thing but with saguge family loves it Peace and love to all

[@janebyrne6463]

Hope this ends sooner rather than later and you will be working again. This too shall pass.

[@greggross8856]

I have to wonder what kind of person would vote down a video like this. Literally a slice of life and history.

[@donbraden8533]

People who were born with a silver spoon in there mouth who have never stuggaled

[@arnieslab]

Greg Gross I wondered the same thing. She’s such a sweetheart and has great stories.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Greg Gross Probaby decedents of Nazis or Japanese Imperial Army who got their butts whooped by people who ate this stuff daily 😂 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bobasbountytv1572]

The people that disliked is there own opinion there's no reason to start hating on them

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Boba'sBounty TV

[@csw923]

I can remember like it was yesterday , I was 15 yrs old (I'm 52 now and grew up upper middle class) when my grand maw asked if I would carry a bowl of ice cream to my papa in the living room where He was watching TV,( ice cream was his favorite). My papa was # 11 of 13 children that grew up during the depression and He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and reverting back to childhood. When I handed him the bowl he happily took it, then a tear ran down his cheek and I asked what was wrong?. He replied He couldn't remember what He did to deserve that bowl of ice cream.....I gained a whole new outlook on life that day.

[@stefaniephillips4013]

Chris Wakefield ♥️♥️♥️

[@ididntknowtheyhadwifiinhell]

wow... that's really moving

[@rickrose5377]

Chris Wakefield Chris, I'm older than you -- 65 -- and my PARENTS grew up during the Depression. I'm from Chicago, and my mother would tell me her memories of attending the 1933 World's Fair as a girl. Because they grew up at that time, neither of my parents had even the opportunity to graduate from high school, yet they paid for my Yale education, and sent me to graduate school at Harvard and at NYU. My mother was 9 months older than Clara, and worked retail -- on her feet -- 'til she was 89 years old. When she suffered a stroke at the age of 91, I moved back to Chicago from Los Angeles to care for her, until she passed away at the age of 97. Never forget the lesson you learned from your grandfather that day. Today, I'm mindful of our precious environment, and carefully recycle everything, in emulation of my mom who never wasted aluminum foil ('tin' foil), which was a precious wartime commodity. Our thoughtless waste and sense of entitlement today is appalling to me, as I think it would have been to your grandfather, who retained his gratitude even for a bowl of ice cream.

[@tiffanijones9398]

This made me cry

[@rickrose5377]

@@tiffanijones9398 Clara is from Chicago, Tiff, as was my mom, who is 9 months her senior. I cry for my mom every day, and seeing Clara reminds me of her.

[@debbiemclaughlin3460]

My goodness we need more Clara's in this world. I have watched and rewatched her videos many times. It's 2 in the morning and I couldn't sleep. Clara makes me feel happy and comforted. I miss her.

[@barbarakhardin3509]

Me too! I keep going back to Clara over and over. I don't remember the depression but I sure remember the war that came right after. We did without many things for the "war effort".

[@roselightcafe1754]

@@barbarakhardin3509 please share more if you can…

[@roselightcafe1754]

Agreed ♥️

[@Master0fHyrule]

Anyone else crying when you found out she died even though you just heard about her? Also, anyone missing their grandma right now?

[@mollysmith6055]

There's a whole lotta good food in heaven with our grandmas up there cooking.

[@allgoo1930]

Master0fHyrule says: "Also, anyone missing their grandma right now?" == Yes. She was the nicest person(at least to me) I've ever known in my life.

[@qualqui]

Lucky me, i found her when she was 94 and saddened when Miss Clara said she didn't want to make any more uploads, her grandson told us, "that's my Nana's wishes and I must respect her decision", and yeah missin' my Nana, i was just a li'l squirt of 6 and one day she pushed her false teeth(one level, i think the lower level outwards), it delighted her so much to see her grandson giggle and laugh 'til he pissed his pants! María de la Salud Ponce, rip.

[@FunnyCoolMonkey264]

Master0fHyrule she died? :( now I miss my grandma too

[@Master0fHyrule]

Alison00 Yeah, one of her latest videos announced it.

[@baileybrinker5935]

You think it’s wholesome just because she’s sweet...but then all the boys are eating at the end and it becomes the most precious video on KZbin.

[@TheMoodyTarot]

Bailey Brinker exactly! Loved the ending 💐👁

[@zephyrsky__]

Not sure if you're supporting her or the dudes

[@maggiesmith856]

I love how they all call her "Nana".

[@michaelnelson4466]

Hello gorgeous 🌹

[@michaelnelson4466]

How are you doing

[@yvonnemartinez62]

I love when Clara says "let's turn on the gas" when her stove is electric🤭.. so adorable..wish she was still around. I love her stories❤

[@rubylace9963]

So cute :D

[@brendac.3572]

Wait she passed away already!

[@rubylace9963]

@@brendac.3572 I think she passed quite a few years ago. RIP Clara

[@rosskemp8322]

😢😭

[@UuddlerLeRoyBaStart]

I mean.... She was only 91, people!!! Shit

[@soulessnessD]

1929: It sucks now but in 2020 there will be flying cars. 2020: Out of work have to eat great depression meal.

[@lalaloveyou5186]

Dopey Certified 😂😂😂

[@carlosfryer3887]

Lay off that Thai stick eh

[@phillipternullo4934]

Dopey Certified our teacher told us the same thing . That there would be flying 🚗 by the year 2000 .

[@calebproductions5970]

@Jeff no such thing.havent seen that guy yet

[@saminaneen]

@@phillipternullo4934 , flying sooo high right now on Chinese Corona weed

[@marys3127]

She reminds me of my mom. My mom is 90 years old and doesn’t waste anything. My dad passed away a few years ago and my mom is lost without him. They were married nearly 70 years before he passed away.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Mary S bless her heart. Poor lady.

[@texastea5686]

😔

[@msladylibra8373]

😢

[@lilalienangel]

Give her a hug for me....

[@11wertyh]

Give her a big kiss for me: patatos fried & winnies, I’m a poor son of a gun cus I love quick frackfast like this, but I also do the potato’s with bologna or simple eggs, that aroma is super in the morning.

[@kraftthisile9113]

Omg. I wish that was my granny. I would eat so good.. granny food freakin rocks Just read this lovely lady passed. Rest in peace granny.

[@JJStillPlays]

awwwweee RIP

[@shellbug3100]

u mean Clara?!?

[@snowcloud06]

Yes, Clara passed away in November of 2013. :'(

[@Girlgamssilver]

Deplorable Snowcloud sorry to hear that. she seems sweet.

[@diablojd52]

:(

[@LilyEvans27]

Clara makes my heart happy. Rest in peace, dear, sweet lady.

[@adamwatts3042]

TraviTrail & Sir panda...I was so sad reading this...my kids just watched this and they wanted me to make her recipe..I'm making this tonight in her memory

[@emerald9194]

Adam Watts How did it go?

[@cynthiagrant1283]

She makes me so happy and yet I’m sitting here crying watching her. She’s just so adorable

[@g351]

I do tear up a little bit when I watch her videos. I am glad that we have videos of her to watch though.

[@hezmora]

All the boys: "Thank you, Nana!" So precious.

[@whytho1460]

This is who I want to be when I become old. I want to have a reputation through friends of grandkids and distant relatives and anyone, as the nice old lady that loves to feed you good food and tell you stories.

[@jasonwulff8341]

Its poeple like this that we should pay attention to. Not these entitled clowns. God rest her soul.

[@1sonofabiscuit837]

Ohh piss off JEALOUSY hurts doesn't it

[@jasonwulff8341]

@@1sonofabiscuit837 ahhh you must be the very kind of douche bag im referring to. Im jealous of no one.

[@katiesheets7069]

Hey Jason Wulff, Think you stepped on someone's toes...haha! The ed-u-macated cream puffs wouldn't have the where-with-all to survive if off the grid livin ever occurs....and this jagoff is one of them!!

[@vybl08]

who r the entitled clowns??

[@paulrbryce]

Those clowns are going to produce another depression, if they survive it they will be different people.

[@patc1309]

You can have those self centered Food Network celebrity chefs.. I'd rather have this sweetheart cook for me any day of the week if she were still around! Awesome video.. the world would be better if we had more appreciative strong people like her

[@Theuglyconcretefinisher]

I agree

[@jessestewart169]

I love women born before 1940 they love you and feed you.

[@Crazyjoker4650]

And her meal looks a lot more delicious than the foo-foo fancy crap they try to pass off as gourmet food.

[@badbag9625]

Pat C She was so special. Her cooking had a touch of greatness as all dishes were inexpensive and very good ...mixed with humor...& LOVE..... MISS YOU CLARA ! RIP FOREVERMORE.

[@ladykrome]

Oh mygosh..I was just saying I'll watch her over Ramsey anyday. His idea of a "poor man's dish" is leftover lamb and saffron LOL

[@lennybaby89]

Love how they all thank her at the end. . . I miss my grandma

[@tikojis]

same here. seeing those boys eat grammas food at the table put a big smile on me. miss my gramma

[@thJune]

Same. What I wouldn’t give just to sit at her dinner table one more time and enjoy supper at her house again.

[@THEONLYGORE]

my heart hurts to know that the first time I find you that you are gone.... may your soul rest well and thank you for these amazing meals and stories !!!

[@stars9684]

DARK DRAKONIS same here, I was prepared to scroll to see her latest videos until I saw that this one was from ten years ago 😔 rest easy Clara

[@deannastevens1217]

Me too. What an amazing woman. Lived through this and kept her stamina and wits.. and shared all this with us. I found these amazing videos after she had gone to Jesus... and am sad that she can't tell us more.

[@owlq3574]

DARK DRAKONIS she reminds me of my granny telling her stories and cooking.

[@joycegreer9391]

Oh, that's sad. I just found this video now. My parents were married in 1930. I heard stories of how little my mom had to buy basics like flour, sugar. She would sell their eggs to the store. She made suits for my oldest brothers from old clothes. My dad first had a garage, but no one could pay; so they went farming (rented) where they could at least grow their own food.

[@annep.1905]

Me three!! Totally loved this!! How awesone to see an elderly lady teaching others via youtube. Totally neat!!

[@SirIkeMedia]

What a sweetie. May she rest in peace.

[@bobpaulino4714]

About the only time you saw either of my grandmother's without an apron on was on Sunday morning or Christmas Eve when we were going to church-- I often joked with my grandmother here in the US that, assuming she was to pass before me as she was 57 years older than I, that she'd have a pot of sauce and meatballs simmering when I arrived!! I can't wait!! I'll bet that is one heck of a busy kitchen-- I'm sure they're all "eating good in the neighborhood!"

[@Socialloner]

Amen

[@carloshelme5565]

Long duk dong your probably in hell

[@tj-bk1eb]

@Long duk dongthis is is a comment section not a fucking English essay. But if you wanna go there, I think the word you're looking for is "for" dumbass

[@smasher1234]

Who could possibly give a thumbs down to this sweetheart shame on you.

[@dracofirex]

I'd like to hope they were only thumbing it down because they were sad Clara died!

[@Mandy-jt9lr]

Was Thinking the same thing & yes just hoping is cause she isn't with us anymore. She was such a beautiful soul and boy could she cook. R.I.P Bella.💋

[@MrBurns0618]

They fucked up their poor man’s meal that’s why

[@JustMe-uu3bh]

LOVE IT, "shame on you" - this needs to come back

[@SenorPain81]

I like how she says potatoes, I could listen to her talk all day. Makes me hungry

[@AShardOfChaos]

"Puh-tay-duhs" It's so adorable!

[@danielcarrasco5047]

I'm Hispanic and I grew up on this. Mom used to make this in a pinch and we loved it. Nice to know good food crosses all borders, because it's made with LOVE.

[@queenofweaves916]

Lord bless her and her family. I miss my granny. This is beautiful we can learn so much from our elders.

[@jusnuts1443]

You are so right! Bless you.

[@YappingGamerDad]

Queenofweaves love you. peace and blessings be upon you from my lord and savior, emperor Donald J. Kek. wish nothing but the best for you and yours.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Saskatchewan Jones What a weird video to see a random troll comment on lmao. Idk how I even got here.

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

Wow. God bless her soul. Her meal really made me hungry.

[@thomasjordan3241]

Queenofwaves - what a lovely thought. Just thought I would say so. Must come from a really lovely heart.

[@christinavreeland8521]

I'm on the poor end of society. Although not starving, I pinch my pennies, and things like this make me realize that the financial strain we feel in the moment will eventually pass, and it may also be important for us to go through. Decades later, the Great Depression enabled this dear woman to invest in her grandchildren's lives, and those of their friends. It encourages me to look beyond today's worries and realize that when I'm 90, today's struggles may have a positive impact on my family.

[@brycemason2934]

Christina Vreeland this is very relevant in my life now and it grounded me thank you

[@davidc3857]

Christina Vreeland God bless you and your family, they are very fortunate to have you, you're enlightened and sensitive, I think that's endearing! Just felt like I needed to say this, as you are a special person. May you have a long happy life with a lot of love and a family that's surrounds and always appreciates you! 😉

[@deborahmullis2221]

David Carter

[@davidc3857]

Deborah Mullis Yes Deborah, did you need something hun, I saw that you typed my name, or did I miss something? Don'tcha just love Clara, such a sweet lady, could be just about anybody's mom or grandma! I love this channel, it's down to earth, heartwarming & so homey! 😉

[@johnniepatrick4447]

David Carter l

[@WoahiFoundNemo]

Whenever I’m feeling sad or anxious I sometimes like to put Clara’s videos on and rewatch them because I find them very soothing.

[@jaredwolfe4042]

Same here! I love these videos, Clara must have been an amazing grandma. Makes me miss mine.

[@marciaripkowski8800]

I do the same ❤️

[@nicolewilliams8547]

Me too..I seriously have been feeling very distant and out of tune with a lot of things in my life lately, andvI will just watch Clara cook & talk..I love her voice, she reminds me of my Great Gramma♡♡ Clara's voice eases my stress & warms my heart- which brings me closer to all those I love & miss dearly..Thank You for sharing your Beautiful & AMAZING Grandmother with us xxoo

[@mikikiki]

Thank for this Ms. Clara! Your family was blessed to have you, we are blessed to see this. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

[@Coupal1]

Has she passed away? It was just random that I came across this video. When was it?

[@ShanikaB]

I was wondering the same thing...I watched this vid 9 yrs ago when it came out...she would be about 100 years old now. hope she's still alive.

[@jessyfredlund5251]

+Shanika B sadly she did died, en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Cannucciari

[@sevensons]

I too just came across her videos today. Oct 12 2016. There is a video I noticed that is title in memoriam. She passed in 2013.

[@mizzdoherty3974]

Jessy Fredlund she died 😳😢 awww Clara xxx

[@jenniferboyd5297]

How sweet, She so cute and the boys were very respectful. That’s how people should always be, Respectful and grateful

[@sparda877]

Shepherd boy wtf does rapist have to do with anything you ignorant fuck

[@trutru8161]

Lol they were too awkward to be disrespectful

[@FromFame]

Boys? These were grown men lmao

[@jimweir6735]

Amen to that...

[@jimweir6735]

@@sparda877 congratulations you just entered the 4% bracket with that reply you utter piece of human sewage

[@calgboi]

And she didn't even season a thing and yet, it appears that everyone loves it. I think not only do the ingredients speak for themselves, but the cook, with all her love, makes it taste even better. She was sweet.

[@lynxx7515]

What was that orange sauce she added to season it?

[@israel6187]

JeffyC to be fair I doubt anyone would be able to look her in the eye and tell her they dislike her food

[@becomingthevoid]

Clasico spaghetti sauce.

[@Stargun-vj1uh]

I think an idea you could do is, add some Cayanne pepper, or if you want to go a bit cheaper, just some black pepper, and maybe a bit of cumin or turmic, or oregano just to give it some earthy taste. But even so, Im sure this is good.

[@nicholasshackleferd]

JeffyC the sauce and hotdogs have a little seasoning in them. she probably had salt and pepper on the table.

[@vintaqe_vibez5978]

All the boys at the end, "Thank you Nona". I have a feeling they went there a lot for a nice home cooked meal. 💛

[@jerrybates5791]

I just found this channel and sad to hear about her passing. I’m 70 and this fine lady reminds me so much of my Mother. She could make a five star meal for nearly nothing from nearly nothing. It was a time my generation could only share and be thankful we didn’t have to go through those tough times. The Greatest Generation on many levels. And yes, my Mother cooked the very same meal and occasionally used sausage as the meat.. Thank you keeping this channel up. It is very important that we all learn from her.

[@sueb-t2183]

you never know it could happen again.

[@debrawilliams7983]

Texas Jerry I just started watching it too. Sorry to hear about her passing. 😞

[@c.s.7266]

Xoxoxo

[@elizabethclara5304]

My mother was the same .She could make something good from things that seemed like nothing much.Always tasted great too!!From her I learned you can live a simple life,appreciate what you have,as long as you have love in your heart,and aren't a bitter person.Lessons learned,life is one big recipe for which we make the ingredients!!RIP mom,Love ya always!!

[@claramarone5510]

Texas Jerry these videos should be shown in schools to the kids. Maybe they’ll wake up n realize just how lucky n formulate they are

[@illudineye4469]

I wish I knew about Clara’s channel when she was producing her videos. Love how she shares her personal depression era experiences. God bless her soul!! 🙏❤️

[@neonistheloneliestcolor971]

Agreed! What a pillar of knowledge our elders bring to the table! They have so much information to give and so much too share. We need videos like this.🤗

[@rpauls4406]

I agree!

[@nerdblast2763]

who in their right mind would dislike this masterpiece

[@jamesp13152]

Only a disrespectful brat. Such a nice woman reminded me of Granny, made me smile. I cook this all the time, it's yummy.

[@Sunshine-jf5ms]

My exact thought!

[@bobasbountytv1572]

It's there opinion

[@jdodge3418]

Probably vegans 😂

[@swordwarrior4586]

Year of our Lord 2020, Saint Clara saves millions during the Coronavirus. History books.

[@Treesie63]

She's going to save millions from 2024-2028 also. Writing down her recipes. She's a precious soul who for sure earned her Reward in Heaven.

[@racafritz]

Never, ever, ever take these videos down! They are wonderful and comforting. Sorry for her passing but, what a great gift she left everyone. Now where are those hot dogs I just bought?😄

[@marthahubbard9463]

Now into my mid sixties, I well remember my parents and grandparents telling endless stories of the depression. Yes, times were hard but in the interim we’ve lost the essence of being a part of something. Neighbors shared what they had and looked out for each other. People worked hard and went to bed early. Kids played outside and learned the value of a dollar. Sunday morning everyone went to church. Growing up when I did and how I did was a blessing.

[@humortangelo3975]

Martha Hubbard Do you have any transgender resources?

[@abigbutt2966]

@@humortangelo3975 how is that relevant

[@humortangelo3975]

A big butt it is very relevant.

[@abigbutt2966]

@@humortangelo3975 how.

[@humortangelo3975]

A big butt because Martha Hubbard is an expert on the subject and knows.

[@fishsquishguy1833]

I grew up eating this for dinner too. Didn't realize we were poor 😀. We just called it kielbasa and home fries. Good old school comfort food. This lady was a sweetheart! Lucky grandkids having her as a grandmother. RIP

[@TheGitarrlillan]

In sweden it is called Pytt i panna when mixing potato, onion and meat of any kind in a pan like that.

[@malavestica1787]

James Callahan sitter och käkar pytt i panna just nu och tittar på videon

[@leroybrown7870]

My mom made one with Italian sausage, potatoes and green bell pepper. Another one hot dog soup, with hot dogs, potatoes, peas and tomato paste. Both very similar, I still make them. I have to try this one now.

[@bunnylacy2097]

I didn’t go to school once for a couple a weeks. When I go back my teacher yelled at me and asked me why I was gone so long if I wasn’t sick. I told her that my washer was broken and she asked me what did that have to do with anything. I said because I didn’t have any clean clothes. She got quiet then and told me to go sit down. So I can’t fully relate Clara, because I did have socks. But I grew up dirt poor so I can a little (very little). I find her stories remind me a little of my childhood but they also make me realize that it could’ve been worse and I was still lucky. I had a family who loved me and that’s more than a lot of others. Seems like Clara had a lot of love in her life too

[@daisyviluck7932]

Bunny Lacy I sub in a school in an underprivileged area and the home ec teacher lets some kids bring in their laundry to use the washing machines.

[@SheldonHelms]

I was so sad to see that this wonderful woman passed away on 11/30/13. This little video has brought so much joy to people, and has helped bring more attention to the history of the Great Depression in the U.S. Thanks for sharing her with us!

[@MyAfghanMAn]

Besides, the Great Depression hit almost every country, not just in the U.S.

[@Mungo1965]

Rex Hegels Sheldon said "history of the Great Depression in the U.S." Grandma Clara didn't know too much about the depression in other countries, so she couldn't give much history about that.

[@Huntgoddessfishery]

Yes, that is sad. Only a few weeks ago. So sorry.

[@AllisonTeetsel]

Rex Hegels No, sadly she isn't: obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?pid=168249106

[@ldchappell1]

We also ate a lot of potatoes when I was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. I come from a family of 9 siblings and my dad supported us on a house painter's salary. We didn't have many toys or a TV but there was always food. We never went hungry. Potatoes are great because there are so many different ways to fix them. My mom worked hard in the kitchen but she was never able to cook as well as my father. He was amazing in the kitchen. He really knew how to make delicious meals for very little money. We had eggs and fried potatoes for breakfast a lot. We lived right next door to bakery and they used to give us their day old french bread all the time. My dad would cut it into slices and make the best grilled cheese sandwiches on the griddle.His specialty was soups. Split pea soup with ham hocks. Every year on my birthday he would come home from work early and make my favorite dish, stuffed bell peppers for the family. My mom tried to do it one year and couldn't get the hang of it. By the way, one dollar in 1933 had the same buying power that $18.33 has today.

[@slobomotion]

Ham hocks, not hammocks, but that is cute!!

[@ldchappell1]

slobomotion My mistake. Guess I was tired and thinking of the hammock in my back yard. lol

[@ldchappell1]

***** Not all the time but he usually cooked something special for us on Saturdays that carried us through the weekend. A big pot of beef stew. Or a big batch of spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread.. We lived next to a bakery and got free day old French bread for years. My mom was good at making simple things like oatmeal, hot dogs or sandwiches but she wasn't a good cook because she didn't enjoy it. It was just another chore for her.

[@francenemichele9512]

yes my mother would buy day old cake and bread, too. sometimes it was the chunks from the pound cake. We never starved and we always had enough food.

[@ldchappell1]

francene michele Even with all of the nice contraptions of today, there's a lot I miss about those days with my family. We had each other and we looked out for each other. We respected our parents and didn't have the spoiled attitude so many kids have these days.

[@susanhowett280]

my father would talk about finding a sack of onions on the side of the road, fell off the truck leaving a farm. He carried it 3 miles home. That fed 7 of his siblings for a week. There was nothing else to eat.

[@ginam6691]

I eat onion sandwiches all the time

[@dababy7256]

Damn that's crazy your pops was a warrior

[@durrburgerdennis4030]

@@ginam6691 I love onion sandwiches too!

[@mimusic777]

@I agree with you king

[@mook3295]

My parents explaining how hard their childhood was and how I should be thankful be like :

[@lexxert]

The “thank you Nana!!” At the end had me in tears 🥺🥺

[@mcwaste]

come on guys its a 90+ year old grandmother. even if u dont like the video u cant dislike it. she has lived her life and knows way more then Any of us know. leave this video at peace

[@thomasclemens5971]

mcwaste kids today never went through a hell like this woman did. fuck the little bastards.

[@mcwaste]

Thomas Clemens right.

[@graciedorman150]

mcwaste the idiots who disliked this video are being very disrespectful she's just a 90+ year old grandmother showing us what she used to make when she went through tougher times than most of us have ever experienced. People should teach their children more manners I swear! I was born into a very tech savvy generation and saw iPhones and KZbin come out but at least I respect my elders and have manners!

[@mcwaste]

EverythingInSight right

[@danielpenrod5843]

It's a shame that she passed away because her videos not only were delightful, but really could've been useful in this time when we forget just how lucky we all are. Every kid now acts like a Kardashian with their face glued to the phone and their morals fall behind, yet this wonderful woman couldn't even go to school due to not being able to buy socks.

I have a garden too. It's amazing how many people think they can just help themselves to what is growing! I have found complete strangers in my yard! A garden is a lot of work.

[@debrawilliams7983]

Angela TraumaMama It sure is!

[@marklucca3044]

Angela Traumamama I have an orange & plum tree on my yard, so I just put a sign right outside my yard saying "Trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot twice." Problem solved.

[@potatoqueen10]

Woah that's crazy. What do you do when you catch them stealing?

[@yesnes123]

I have your vegetables.

[@loveispatient0808]

Angela TraumaMama you should put a fence around it!!

[@_DRP_]

She would have today 104 years RIP

[@likesanddislikesetc]

Piotr Konieczny reminds me of my grandmother and her friends. Described the depression very similar: my grandma would have been 102 this year. That truly was the greatest generation.

[@KodaTheMal]

Such a sweet lady. RIP

[@kayleighmayfield6576]

Wait she died

[@texastea5686]

@@kayleighmayfield6576 um yeah... The video is from 2007

[@jennifermarie802]

I've had relatives live to 101 and 104. Don't assume shes gone.

[@zazuzazz5419]

Powerful human being. Clara in her generosity and ingenuity - shows us there’s nothing “poor” in this Poor Man’s Meal. Be safe, everyone.

[@175epi]

Just found this channel yesterday. It makes me wonder how much more I could have learned from my grandmother if I hadn't thought I already knew everything. Now that she's gone, I miss her terribly, and treasure everything I can remember about her.

[@suzannereilman4516]

snailspace ...sadly, for a lot of us, we DID think we knew it all for a while...then when I wised up (late teens),listened to ALLLL of the old peoples'stories...still wish I'd asked more questions, though...:)

[@175epi]

Sometimes I think I'd give up a day of my life if I could just hear my grandma talk -- about anything at all -- for just twenty more minutes.

[@suzannereilman4516]

snailspace ...not only that, my late Mimi(b.1921),and late Mother in Law, Mére,a beautiful old school 'Cat'lick' New Orleans lady would always fuss when I'd call them on the phone from Florida(at LEAST once a week),worrying I was spending too much money on long distance bills...My reply was always:" I've spent WAAAYYY more on a WHOLE lot less"...:)

[@175epi]

That's a great reply . . . I'm stealing it!

[@suzannereilman4516]

snailspace ....please, have AT it...ya only want it 'cos it's true...:)!❤️❤️❤️

[@bettycrowe2200]

we need more depression cooking , repairing, etc tips and stories...you never know when we will need it again!!!!

[@huskerhammer6325]

Just give it time.......very bad times coming to this economy of fiat money and a rigged stockmarket.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

I AGREE

[@mzurilovebeautyfragranceslove]

Respect due to this lady, god bless her x

[@kjsinsaino]

much respect due, this woman and people like her make me proud to be a human.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

A friend of mines father said, "have potatoes and onions and you'll never go hungry".

[@shortandresourceful6242]

Or depressed possibly...potato skins I believe have serotonin in them.

[@vanillathunder11559]

My husband and I were really bad off when we first got married, hed hurt his back and was out of work for 2.5 years. I worked at a gas station and was making peanuts while paying bills and rent. I used to actually steal potatoes from the gas station, they used them in the hot box, and I'd make my husband fried potatoes for breakfast then we would sleep all day and night so we wouldn't feel the hunger.

[@valeriebellomo6988]

Guess that was are saying from the depression my mother grew up in the depression and a course she raised me on I heard all those same phrases so I know exactly what you mean

[@l21n18]

Potatoes are good

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

Truth right there

[@Leah-ko7jl]

I love that all the boys called her nana.

[@mh605]

I called my father's mother nana! :-)

[@joellighthill2505]

That what you did at my nana house !

[@LaChicaTieneTumbao]

I can’t. 😭

[@aleanagoodman4607]

Me too, it shows respect

[@saminaneen]

Notice how nana likes little boys and not grown men, what's up with that?

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I actually made depression era meals before. Some were not bad. I have a deep appreciation for those who suffered and took it. They were heroes.

[@mariamalone7135]

George Vreeland Hill what other choice did they have? Live or die

[@lisamcguire7778]

grumpy old fart YOU SIR ARE A "LIAR!" THAT IS AN OLD JOKE. UP YOURS WITH INTENSITY. SLAGPILE.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

George Vreeland Hill I grew up on this food as well

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

George Vreeland Hill different folks back then.

[@taviakim5911]

She said add sauce, my question is what kind of sauce did she add?

[@starrynight669]

This made me cry happy tears. There's so much bad things happening right now and seeing this wholesome video was overwhelming

[@forearthbelow]

@Hetalia, a London-based Brit of proud Italian heritage here. I stumbled across this site yesterday and am hooked on this dear sweet lady [my mother is 90 now, loved to cook but her body, and now her mind, are failing her 😢]. I am only posting as a 'warning': should you watch Clara's final video, where she makes tomato sauce, you will be bawling your eyes out. I did 😭😭

[@firebellymel5557]

Hetalia Veteran me too! So beautiful

[@brittanypecinich]

I stumbled upon this and I can't think of a better way to spend my night off. Nana Clara touches my heart. She's the type of patient whose room I'll be sitting in half the night talking and soaking up history and wisdom. (My favorite part of being a nurse!) May Nana Clara's spirit get us through this.

[@CA2SD]

Here in 2020 - Clara❤️showing us what’s truly important. I feel humbled and honored.

[@glennbrymer4065]

I loved watching her and listening to her. I felt in no hurry and felt oddly happy & at peace. Just watching her cook a meal. What a sweet sweet lady.

[@humortangelo3975]

Glenn Brymer Do you have any transgender resources?

[@glennbrymer4065]

@@humortangelo3975 LMAO, oh'lord too funny man/woman. I will give you a full reply later... But for right now we are too busy laughing our asses off. I showed your reply to my sincere coment, to my friends who were over for a visit. We are all still laughing. Thank you. Get back to you in a while.

[@glennbrymer4065]

@@humortangelo3975 Ok chief, I have time for you now. So, what exactly are you alluding too by your trans comment? Please share your insights with me. I would truly like to know what prompted you to comment as you did. I would guess that you are one of these trans people. But really, please enlighten me as to your concerns. I am using my Real name, are you? Happy trails.

[@glennbrymer4065]

I grew up rough & hard. My parents both died while I was very young. The "family" ceased to exist anymore. All my grand parents were already dead or very very old. At 17, I quit school and volunteered in the Army and ended up being retired after getting badly zapped overseas 2 years later. I never married and I never had a family of my own. I never had a real home. I have bad PTS and I don't make friends easily. So, for whatever reason, listening to this old lady talk about her history of cooking Good meals on very little back in her day was relaxing to me. Her personality was sweet and I liked her humor. Maybe to some people that might sound gay? All I know for sure, is that I enjoyed watching her do her thing. Neat old lady. Lol May she rest in peace.

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

Glenn Brymer I’m sorry for what happened to you, losing all you family and then what happened in the service. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. I’m glad you find peace listening to this lady. She’s great!

[@rachelmarieLMT]

I love that she says "turn on the gas" for her electric stove. My grandma says the same thing (:

[@jannweitman3803]

My Grandma Rose said that too. Miss her still. 💔

[@jamieferro8872]

That was the first thing I noticed. My Father grew up in NYC during the Great Depression and he still used the term Gas.

[@christopherhickey5464]

Now we're cooking with gas! Lol. Sure miss my grandma she was an exceptional woman.

[@cruxivar6026]

I miss sitting around grandma when she cooks. It's the late 1970's and we have a cooking shed attached to our ancestral home. We used wood with our clay stove with steel rebar grills, which was made by my grandpa some 30 years prior. The reason for the outside kitchen, like in many households in Asia, is should there be accidents, fire won't spread to the house. There was also a 2 burner gas stove but we rarely use it because at that time and place, gas (kerosene) was expensive. I would wait until she says: Garlic!... Long spoon!... Pepper... I was glad, young as I was to be of help to her and everybody in our house preparing to work or school. Such wealth of memories. Like this grandma passing on wisdom, good health, and her love for her family through food. Truly, what can be more important in this life?

[@tonistark4169]

Rachel Magowan I didn’t even notice lol

[@dongnippano156]

Christopher, I dont know if you read these comments but I want to thank you on behalf of many people for doing this series with your amazing grandmother. She was part of the greatest generation and this generation will never be again. You have made a permanent history of her cooking, her insights, and her love for you and your family.

[@GeetaGalaway]

This is amazing. I never get to see anything like this... Except when I saw my grandparents teach me things... There just isn't info out there like this...

[@patito77014]

Yes thank you. My grandmother also grew up during the depression. It reminds me so much of her

[@shelw.9565]

Thank you Clara, I wish more folks with the depression stories would tell us more, I feel this recession we are going into is going to be a lot harder this time.

[@reaganapostolus2578]

Wow, has it really been 10 years? I was recently reminded of Clara and these videos in the grocery store. As a Mom and her daughter walked by, the daughter was telling her Mom about this woman named Clara and she should watch this channel. It filled my heart to know people are just now discovering this beautiful lady. Oh man, now I'm sad.

[@EmceeIntricacy]

Minseo 무지개 grow up

[@Love4life527]

That's the beauty of video. Now future generations can enjoy this sweet grandma from the depression. God rest her soul!!!

[@SimderZ]

Reagan Apostolus dont be sad.. celebrate a long life, lived well.

[@ts5792]

Why the HELL would anyone dislike this awesome innocent video?! She is the greatest :)

[@stevewildeagle965]

Taku Ball Just let's you know who the real scum are, people who would unlike this.

[@duanescot]

Its most likely the spoiled antifa shitbags who blame the generations before them for their perceived problems. Most kids today dont have a freakin clue, I used to sit there and ask my depression era grandparents to tell me what it was like during the depression, it was ROUGH. Most folks today have no idea what real problems are.

[@sp-fz1mn]

b/c youd be lucky to eat that during the great depression!

[@marypoppins123]

2019 and just discovered her. 😫I've subscribed because I love her optimistic outlook. I can truly relate to the sack of potatoes. 😁

[@kittiAngelOwO]

Sammeeeeee😩

[@squirleyspitmonkey3926]

Unfortunately she passed away in 2013 so there won't be any new recipes.

[@gmiernik]

Her videos just came up at the top of my suggested vids just yesterday. True diamond was kept a secret. I watched all her vids, can't wIt for the dandelions to pop up, the minute they are ready for picking I'm making her salad.

[@katyburch1172]

I've eaten a bunch of what she's cooked. I guess I live in a depression time now.

[@transformtodaywithteresa7005]

mary poppins yes we need more hope and joy!

[@epic_cat3724]

This lady's channel is popping now

[@richgg2]

Clara is as tough as steel! She's a member of the greatest generation! How can you not love this woman?

[@emmanuelbucio4022]

I just discovered this Granny R.I.P :( now the Angels are getting a fine feast made for them by this awesome grandma.

[@Solitude1990]

That was such a nice thing. Clara was a lot nicer to the lady trying to steal her vegetables than I would been, specially considering it was during the depression. Those extra pieces of vegetables could mean the difference between life and death in times like that.

[@anarchyamp]

Yeah fuck that lady trying to steal. Thieves are the lowest of the low and cowards!

[@brianmerritt5410]

+anarchyamp Says the person who's never had to steal to survive and starve every day and watch their kids starve too. Stealing money for weed is one thing. Stealing food to feed your family, kinda grey on that whole "lowest of the low" theory of yours. I get that the person a thief takes from might be just as poor as them, but think about it.

[@cabbagepatch777]

+Brian Merritt Stealing is wrong but if it's food to survive, it isn't the worst thing. But if the person they are stealing from is poor too, and has a family to worry about, then I don't feel sorry for the thief. What makes the thief's family more important than the other family? They're not. I wouldn't get angry about it but I wouldn't feel sorry for someone that did that.

[@brianmerritt5410]

cabbagepatch777 Right. So understand that. We pretend to be happy humans who have morals, but our bodies are designed for survival.

[@brianmerritt5410]

MsLalaUsagi "Go by my logic," no actually, you are filling in what I said with large amounts of your own nonsense. I never said it was right, I just said that the person calling thievery the lowest of the low was in no position to say that. And neither are you, and neither am I.

[@LindtLLawliet]

I didn’t know how much I needed to sit down and listen to this wonderful lady tell her life and share her food with us. I feel so happy yet so sad at the same time.

[@OctagonalGolbat]

I clicked on this thinking it was going to be a guide to cooking WITH depression, but the old lady reminds me of my grandmother and the dish seems delicious, so I can't even be upset.

[@brittaniesidebottom]

She reminds me of my grandma as well. My Grandpa also grew up during the Great Depression, so I'd imagine this is probably something my great grandma would have made to feed them. Especially since her and my great grandpa had 12 kids to provide for.

[@randyturner5054]

Is it my imagination or do the aromas from Clara's kitchen waft out of my computer? It's delightful to watch her cook; to be able to sit at her table would be Heaven...

[@suzyholden9021]

So glad it's not just me ,I could smell it cooking . And it smelt great .

[@asarob]

It’s 2023 and I still watch these videos for comfort. Clair warms my heart and calms my soul from a long stressful day.

[@Elephasaurus]

The thing that hurts my heart is knowing that all of us will have to go through that in our lives where we lose our mother and father and we know we will die. I'm happy that she remained optimistic throughout her whole life may she rest in peace.

[@joycegreer9391]

Yes, it is hard. A positive attitude is important. It was something I had always feared, and it was awful when my mother passed. I had my husband, life goes on; and I coped better than I had always feared I would. My dad was devastated, so we did have to be strong for him also. He passed a few years later. It is a rather scary feeling to not have them to go to anymore. (They were married for 64 years.)

[@eugeniasyro3482]

God bless this wonderful lady. I lost my Baba the week I turned 14, in 1978. I am 55 now. She went blind but could still cook a wonderful roast goose, and knit beautiful things. I have since lost my sister, Uncle, and Papa, but perhaps I miss Baba Claudia most, because she loved me so completely. My darling Baba. Please come for me when I pass away. I will be safe with you. I love you.

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Dropped out of school because she didn't have socks,... The little things we take for granted think about that for a minute

[@darkb4light06]

That's something I really can't wrap my mind around. You make a great point.

[@mediumwhite4775]

Well that's my problem. I think about it for a minute and then I resume my 2019 life style.

[@iamhereblossom1588]

@@mediumwhite4775I think that's actually a good thing. If you were to become obsessive over it that would be an issue. Just recognize and keep it for perspective later.

[@kevinzhong5496]

In China if you don't cut your nails properly and have good hygiene, you'll be kicked out until you do

[@OriLOK2]

Imagine having an educational system that would allow a child to go untaught because she couldn't afford socks. Should have let everyone come in whatever they could afford

[@dawnmorning]

May 2019 and just found this. Great

[@MultiSkippy101]

me too. She's great

[@dawnmorning]

This video inspired me to try growing potatoes this year. She reminds me of my Great Grandma.

[@loveamerica5725]

Same here, this is wonderful

[@broswater9359]

Never too late to learn about something right. Was watching Clara while she was still with us. Don't know why but the algorithm seem to bring it back on top. Grateful for her grand children to share her stories with us. A life well lived.

[@absoliutenuds]

she passed away unfortunately

[@robertroberts2666]

This dear lady knows hard times just like my Mother. God bless you and your family Ma'am!

[@macylouwho1187]

I remember my depression era grandma making this dish on occasion so this is instant nostalgia for me. Two generations after the Great Depression I cooked my elderly grandpa fried cornmeal mush with eggs because no one else would. He loved it so much because it took him back to his childhood and that time. Now that he’s gone, I cherish those moments.

[@annietiques1803]

MacyLouWho I love fried corn meal mush! You has it as mush when it was fresh then after it was a leftover and cold in fridge you would slice it and fry it. My granny made it in the depression, my mom (born in '35) made it for me and I've made it for my daughter. Yum.

[@morticiaaddams7866]

Oh yes! I eat mine with syrup!

[@katlaya]

Not many today even know what mush is! I loved it as a kid when my grandma would make it. Today, they dressed it up as polenta. I still buy it and fry it.

[@erinbrinker33]

I remember my grandparents making fried cornmeal mush. They loved it for breakfast.

[@sucheta1017]

Can I have the recipe?

[@patricialadd520]

I just discovered Clara's video today. I read a comment below that she has passed. Sorry to know that. So very glad that she documented the legacy of her life's wisdom and knowledge, and experiences to share with the world. We could learn so much from the elderly that could change our world, if only we took the time to listen! Thank you Clara. R.I.P. Much Love.

[@monstercommenter9587]

People had to be very resourceful back in the depression; I'm sure what this woman learned served her throughout her life. such a sweet lady; she reminds me of my Mamaw who was born in 1912 and passed at 97 years old!

[@Karmen2010]

Monster commenter My grandma just turned 90 a few days ago and her and my late grandpa made a lot of money. My grandma actually reuses paper towels. I'm sure she has a lot of money saved up in case of an emergency. I guess some ways of thinking lasts a lifetime for people.

[@thejulien911]

amazing how many dishes that come from poverty have so much soul and taste so incredible

[@frances852]

Rip dear lady. My parents are all passed as well as my grandparents and i know many depression foods. My parents grew our food and made our shoes and clothes. I now grow most of my food. Its a shame people have a need to put a thumbs down. No respect and i have to say those of you that put thumbs down should start their own youth channel. Past history is fascinating to me , how people managed to live. Times are very hard for many people now and they need to learn the old ways of surviving .

[@jamesbryson9542]

Yes. Bless you! I miss all mine too. But we can rest knowing people will there way back now....

[@BossHogg38]

And people didn't have a food stamp card back then. If you didn't know how to garden, hunt, fish, barter etc. You likely didn't eat

[@scottknode898]

James Deeds back then families like my grandparents raised 4 kids and farmed for 50 years retiring after selling their share to my Dads cousin after had been diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s and my grandmother passed away a few years prior to his diagnosis from pancreatic cancer in 2002. He lived for 13 years before his death at age 85 in 2015 but worked hard farming to raise their kids. My other set of grandparents to grew up poor as young kids in 1940s into 1950s when my grandpa dropped out of high school to work with his parents and later married my grandmother raising 5 kids. Although they didn’t always have a lot of money they worked hard to raise my mom and her siblings and doing everything they could to give them want they needed. None of my moms brothers and sister went to college but still did well even though I had two uncles along with my Grandpa John who struggled with alcoholism for years. I feel like i learned from each of my grandparents who have all passed how to work hard and support family. I want to show my own daughter when she is older the value of working hard to best with what you have. I’ll never forget my grandfathers telling me how would hunt and fish to live and start working young to make a living to help their parents to.

[@gawill2327]

These people where the salt of the earth .....best wishes, and good health from 🇬🇧

[@TofuDriver11]

RIP Grandma....thank you for the joy you brought into this world ( like this precious video)🥺

[@teriyjim1randa663]

I was privileged to know families who grew up in the hills of Ohio & Kentucky, they had chicken on Sundays (sometimes) the rest of the time they ate pinto beans cooked w/saltpork & cornbread...they were the Best people in the World❤️

[@mikebeesley3150]

Ham hocks and beans are the freaken bomb and then afterwards for days if you know what I mean.

[@romarina2687]

Mike Beesley not always

[@mikebeesley3150]

@@romarina2687 us that a picture of you?

[@butterflyforge]

We would always have pinto beans, fried taters, cornbread, and a big glass of milk. Then we make bean patties out of what did not get eaten for left overs.

[@writinginthedark5936]

I live in ky and we was raised on soup beans..fatback..amd summer time green beans n cornbread with potatoes!!

[@TheLovelyRushka]

My parents were of this generation and even when they had good careers they gave to the needy. No one was judged and shamed for being poor like they are today. People were more compassionate and understanding because they had perspective and knew how it felt.

[@theresistance3818]

Well, said..

[@VossYetiMusic]

Susan Sexton seem like low life losers to me

[@larryponder9334]

Susan Sexton...So were mine and from what I gleaned from listening to their stories as a kid was the Depression affected everyone...rich and poor...IMHO, they were a different breed back then.

[@lalaboards]

Not only that all off the races lived side by side in virtual peace and respect for each other ,,,,, and none of the propaganda they portray it as being today .

[@oldgoblin7312]

You're very stupid.

[@patriciayoung3647]

Yes man, my mom was smart like that. We had a large family. Sometimes, she would cook chicken backs with rice. Sometimes she fixed mac and cheese casserole with sliced weiners. We called her dishes chicken butt special and Mac and dogs.

[@doriswhite1348]

Sad to hear of her passing. She was such a lovely, sweet soul. Greatest Generation: A very special breed.

[@robertdubuis7309]

No snowflake here looked at reality and took care of business!

[@lumikera]

she was ready, and lived a long life. i miss her, but i understand no one can live forever and be comfortable.

[@sugarfalls1]

And the silent generation. The next generation after hers the kids were growing up during WWII. Rationing - no fun there either. That's the first generation to grow up with tv as teenagers. Probably just like you, Doris!!

[@michaelweston6083]

I've made this dish more times than I can count since it was uploaded, she will live on in my life.

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Thank you for keeping Clara’s videos alive on KZbin. My depression era grandparents had an enormous impact on my thinking and values. I was by far closest to my mom’s mom, whom was simply “Grandma”, born in 1903. All my elders would tell you that economically, everything could change and we could be back to the same kinds of challenges. In my own life I have seen enormous swings in fortune beyond my own control or planning. Be frugal. Save. Embrace humility. Help others. Those are the deepest lessons they gave me.

[@carolv8450]

Nice values!!

[@bobpaulino4714]

My father was born here in the states. His mom and dad were both first generation here. Many similarities. Mom's family fared far worse in Germany and Czechoslovakia, being displaced from their home and the nazis kidnapping my grandfather and his work associates for 5 years before they were reunited. Grandmother was herded in trucks and railcars with 6 children. Lost an infant uncle back then. Mom would sit and look at one potato with tears in her eyes and explain how Omi would try to fairly share one potato among the family. Greed, ego, and war sucks. We've been blessed with amazing, yet frugal cooks. They too emphasized looking for ways to serve and were always helping others. Grandma Clara is undoubtedly cooking up some heavenly fare on the other side.

[@laritaheath]

I was raised by my depression era grand parents. One of my grandmothers favorite sayings was “waste not, want not”. If there was a teaspoon of rice leftover from todays meal..it was thrown in with tomorrow’s dish no matter what it was. Nothing much was wasted. That was impressed upon me. I do similar, though not quite as consistent.

[@uekiguy5886]

Marc--My grandpa was born in 1903. He was raised on a farm in Kansas with no electricity nor plumbing. Even as a kid I thought his generation had more fiber to their characters than my own. One time somebody said that I remind them of him. It was one of the best compliments I've ever gotten.

[@lalibena1]

Marc McKenzie you made my day my eyes are tearing right now. Your words went right to the center of my heart. I look around the world at another kind of depression the “ war induced” one same shortage but much more suffering and insecurity !

[@PumpkinSpiceCornbread]

"I'm 91 years old" Posted 12 years ago :,(

[@CaptRon817]

Wow, how times have changed. I am almost 80 years old and of course I didn't live during the depression years but my parents did. Both are deceased now of course but I remember my mom telling me stories about growing up during the depression. Thinking back today I can't imagine just how hard times really were. My grandfather (her dad) was a blacksmith and having this trade/ability was better than a lot of other trades because he would trade his work for food and things farmers grew etc. Hardly anybody had money so trading was common. My mom told me ( more than once) that to her a "nickel looked as big as a wagon wheel". My mom (like all mom's) was a good cook too. May add this, I would give all that I own or ever will own to spend just one minute with my mom!! Oh, how she is missed!!!

[@XFusioNX5222]

CaptRon817 sorry to hear about your mom and dad sir I will be prayin for you I deeply feel your love for your mom. As I lost my grandmother to cancer around the time you wrote this. Thank you for your story sir Sincerely Jakob

[@happycat9920]

Miss mine too...😢

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

CaptRon... She lives in you good sir....as do all that came before her...make them proud.

[@frankiewells-pullins8255]

I am 74, but my parents had me late and another sister and brother, Six of us. But the stories... wonderful how caring people were for each other. I am grateful for my parents, they were strong and caring, and taught us to be the sme. We are very lucky ya know.. Sure do miss them, every day.

[@sissyrayself7508]

She IS Missed bi us all..your mom was super.

[@fernandochavez4312]

So glad this amazing woman was immortalized via this video series. Thank you. We enjoy them greatly!

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

And learn from them as well. Thank you Clara, you are still giving and teaching...I hope your family or whoever lets the channel stay up and running. Its a great tribute and a community service as well.

[@judygent6565]

What a wonderful way to pass on information about the depression to the younger generation. My mother left her depression era cookbooks for me when she passed. I also have cool magazine articles she cut out telling how to take last years clothing and revamp them into new fashionable pieces. Mom always repurposed so many things most modern people throw away. She taught me thrift, doing for yourself, and sharing with those in need... all lessons she learned from the great depression. Miss you Mom.

[@artmccomeskey738]

judy gent it so important for today's generations to understand what out parents and grandparents went thru....they took care of everything they had and hardly ever threw anything away ......but today we live in an era where if something breaks we just buy a new one instead of fixing it

[@peshmadscientist1833]

I have have a depression/war time cook book that offers substitutes and suggestions for times of rationing and shortages. "The greatest generation" managed OK in trying times. If our Wi-Fi cuts out, we are all screwed.

[@cybercat29]

The same with my Mom. Both of my parents grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2 (my late Dad was in the Canadian Army). my siblings (half-sister, half-brother = Mom first marriage, my brother) and I were also taught to reuse and recycle long before it was mainstream.

[@paulaslife3781]

judy gent Awwwww your mum sounds so lovely. I love people like her so thoughtful and clever and so badly missed... Thanks for sharing this👼🏻😇🌹🌹🌹 for your your mum.

[@lloyddutchsmiley1147]

Thats wonderful, I have a cook book from the 18th Century that was passed down through the generations of my family, as you can imagine it is worse for wear these days, and basically impossible to translate from time to time, wonderful to see what my ancient ancestors ate. One of my favorite bits in the book, referring to a lamb stew quotes "Smite the mutton to goblets and cast them to the Cauldron"

[@kristiparker4949]

I watch Clara because I literally love her and hope to meet her in heaven when I go there

[@1homemademom]

omg, I watched this video several times and now she's gone? she left such a lasting impression on me she reminded me of all the hard times my mom went through and we ate like that too some of those same recipes but it was the best tasting every time ... i often watch this video i hope its never taken down ..R. I. P. Clara and thank you for such a wonderful video

[@THETalesFromTheAbyss]

Save the video just In case

[@QuietlyCurious]

LOL "They're not talking." Thank you, Miss Clara. You're saving us in 2020.

[@dvlredwash]

We eat that all the time here at home potatoes, onion, hot dogs, and pork an beans mix it up all together With fry bread or torillos, too Here on the Navajo rez

[@tyricdodson5438]

Ah I see your from here too

[@tyricdodson5438]

I've done this with tortillas on the reservation.

[@yanaadjepong2422]

We have something similar here but with bacon instead of hotdogs, we call it camping hash we mostly have it when camping.

[@Writeous0ne]

@@yanaadjepong2422 in the UK we had it with corned beef, corned beef hash

[@chiefs6494]

With some green chili... Jinii

[@willcarbone6735]

I recently lost my grandmother. Hearing Clara describe the poor man’s meal, cooking for her grandson, and repeating herself/stories a couple times brought me back to good times in my own grandmas kitchen

[@tabasajustinjakej.7715]

Honestly for such a depressing theme this channel isn't that depressing. Rather wholesome some would say. Rest in peace Clara. Thanks for the recipes.

[@terminallumbago6465]

Like Clara often said, times were hard but they were happy

[@erinpeacexo1854]

When did Clara pass? God bless her.

[@binkybarnes9729]

erin peacexo 2013 it’s in the bio of the channel

[@Alisha1686]

The end made me smile😄. I love when I cook and all I hear is the fork scraping the plate. No words necessary. Just the occasional mmm this is good ma.😊😊

[@ruthoconnor3144]

Clara you are a National treasure. The world should know what strength and sensibility your generation has. My heart is fuller after watching you. With great respect and fondness. 1926lady

[@SarahLindaERIN_TAL]

I agree-Bless her

[@sarahmichellexoxo6018]

I couldnt have said it better then u did. this lady is so cute! and very informative

[@kingcorbin7989]

R.I.P Clara, you are missed.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

She's immortal now. I wish I could have caught my grandparents on video like this.

[@kingcorbin7989]

Jennifer Grove Same. They both died before I was born. An under-age reckless driver killed my grandpa when my mom was 14. He wasn't charged. My grandma died of cancer a year befor I was born. I heard A tape of my grandpa singing tho ^_^

[@justincavoli8034]

Our whole country could survive on this meal.. if necessary She's so soothing she'll put you right to sleep calming mother figure like a little angel

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

I watched her last night when going to bed

[@SubtherapeuticKnife]

I actually can’t believe YT recommended this to us all man :/ never taking stuff for granted again