Great Depression Cooking - Peppers and Eggs (part 1)

[@YouTubes_Original_Grandma]

Clara says that her taste buds are as sharp as ever, probably the sharpest sense she has left. She loves salt, strong coffee and donuts.

[@katieelizabeth3813]

Me too!!💘

[@rhondabitler2461]

@@katieelizabeth3813 Not necessarily strong coffee. Everything else though.

[@maggiebeltaa5421]

We miss you Clara! 🙏 😭 Thank you for everything!

[@lauramolloy9777]

I just love her, I wish she was still alive, so she could see how many people loved her

[@JGunit]

When your other senses go, the remaining ones sharpen to cope.

[@robinc8903]

I adore Claras stories and how she spoke so lovingly of her family. They were poor but they sure were committed to one another. These stories are priceless!

[@autumnfry9436]

Robin C nowadays were all attached to our devices. Most people think that all kids nowadays love technology, I HATE IT.

[@stardustgirl2904]

Unlike today! So many people don't get along with their families anymore, and it's so sad!😂🤣😂🤣

[@fentonfairway5793]

Some would say that they weren’t poor and were far richer than we are today, in these modern times; see, having nothing just means you can begin to start to cherish everything that truly matters. For family is what gives life meaning and is the most valuable possession one can ever own.

[@aliciafaz5154]

Robin C the way she lived I’m pretty sure family meant the world to her I mean she grew up in the Great Depression

[@alyshiakroll15]

@@astrum376 Its also made people socially ridiculous...unable to have or endure hard discussions or engage in meaningful conversation...add on the unable to take criticism and offended by everything thoes are great reasons...theres a reason people aren't getting married now a days and why many people are lonley...I watch KZbin but I dont partake in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ect. Its a waste

[@beegee22]

Love her. Everything she does is so unhurried. Her little anecdotes from her youth are such gems.

[@allisonmorrissey2078]

I love that too. Miss her. 🥺

[@pennybaker6454]

Even though Clara is gone, she isn't, truly. I have tried her recipes and sometimes I just watch her videos. It's like visiting an old friend. Thank you.

[@allisonmorrissey2078]

Agreed 💗

[@_Siyana8_]

Exactly.

[@trishthedish2790]

Agree💯💯💯

[@Lawrenv]

I've tried the poor man's meal and this peppers and eggs sandwich and I love them, Clara will live forever

[@hotandsoursoup2664]

When I’m lonely or my anxiety was high, I’d play a video & her soothing voice would calm me down

[@GenXer333]

I used to religiously watch Clara and made her recipes daily for my kids and I when I was really struggling financially. Her recipes are delicious, healthy, and perfect if you're on a tight budget (or not). Her stories were always so heartwarming, even when talking about the depression. You are missed, Clara. ❤🙏

[@DEREKFUMI]

There’s certain people in this world that you wish the lord would never take and Clara is one of them. She is part of an era that should never be forgot. RIP Clara the world misses you. ❤️

[@conishka3749]

I know what you mean I miss my neighbor she was 97 when she passed I wish we could have had more time

[@jennifer7648]

Yes for sure!!!

[@jessica_jam4386]

She is from my maternal grandmothers era. She was born in 1918, had my mom when she was in her late forties, so she was older then all my friends grandmas. Wouldn’t trade her for the entire world. Clara reminds me of her so much and makes me feel like I’m getting to spend time with her again. She died when she was 92❤️

[@DogMomOfTwoCuties]

My Hungarian Dad used to use sliced potatoes, medium hot peppers with most of the rinds cut out, and black pepper too! I'm thinking he used eggs too but not sure.

[@roachmorphine8018]

@Asshats Love Johnny Depp!! Johnny Depp Es Racista!! Cool! I wish him success ❤

[@cindym6081]

I love the stories she told as she was cooking; gave a glimpse into her life as a child.

[@everready19373]

Those are the same kind of stories that have happened since the beginning of time. Clara's stories are great because she had the foresight to record them.

[@jaysnana2879]

It all looks great

[@marswmnwhoever1365]

I know. I would of loved to of known her she seems absolutely fasinating

[@twerkteamfoundingmemberina6826]

Big logs

[@steveninman2706]

im so glad that this has been documented for future generations to be able to see how things were back in the days of the Great Depression. The cooking styles were so simple but smart and used everything that was possible to use.

[@stephaniedouglas9510]

And not so future generations

[@jdlflagstone6980]

Soon we'll get to see first hand..

[@jillconnelly8206]

My 104 yr old Grandmother remarked that we cook meals "so different," than they used to eat. I remember visiting my Grandparents' growing up & they alwalso had simple meals then leftovers warmed over the next day served with bread & butter. She never did bake her own bread, though as she grew up as a child of 10 on an Iowa farm & just detested the home made, thick coarse bread. Married into a "town" family & never looked back.Grama Grace just passed away in Aug 2022 almost 105. Clear minded up til the end. ❤️

[@savage22bolt32]

You mentioned the differences in cooking styles from depression to current times. I learned from my mother, and she from her mother. You made me realize that I am cooking "depression style". My neighbor is a modern cook, and often gives me, an old man, her leftovers. Huge difference! I keep telling her to open a restaurant.

[@KRonna]

Guys, Clara’s been on KZbin for like 13 years. She really is a legend!! Watching in 2020 during corona

[@pansearedducklet9054]

Indeed

[@k.c84455]

This was uploaded 11 years ago, when she was 93 years old. Clara passed away in 2013.

[@vollyfever]

I love her. Reminds me of my grandma. RIP ladies

[@KRonna]

Chloe Manz yes these videos are uploaded by her grandson. What’s sweet sentiment. We all love Clara.

[@guybroyles48]

People today need to listen, learn and consider every piece of advice from our elders such as this lady. There's just something that I feel is good for my soul when I listen and have conversations with them. I just wanna give them all the respect.

[@ericdee6802]

My Father was born the same year as Clara, "1915", I honestly don't remember a time when my Father made Eggs Without peppers. Dad always had a vegetable garden and had a massive variety of peppers, from mild to HOT 🔥 and everything in-between. I Miss you Dad, Thank you Clara 🙏 🇺🇸✌️

[@Greywuylf]

This sucks! I just started watching her videos and then I see that she has passed on. I'm so sad! She was an awesome woman.

[@ThatGuyYouArent2]

She lives on through her cooking. This is her little contribution to the world. Part of her legacy. :)

[@debidodge9430]

ThatGuyYouArent2 Yes, she does. That's a beautiful way to look at things.

[@ErikaMayX]

Anna OConner I know right. I didn't know that she had passed until I just read your message half way through this video. I wish that she was alive and still making videos, I sure could use some new recipes right about now. She's great though I agree with you on that. I love hearing her talk about the past. Hopefully her videos never disappear.

[@myvalentine62]

I am so glad I am a digital immigrant....I would hate to be a digital native...sorry missy...

[@ouou-db9pw]

Jenn Hughes it's not about coming up with the recipe it was about what's going on in the time in history and would they had to make to eat and get by. but obviously you do not understand you're probably from some midwest state where they drink pond water and your brother is your father and your uncle. stupid sheep..

[@Bree548]

I laughed out loud when she said she got a spaghetti sandwich!

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Me 2

[@anitae]

I remember my dad saying they ate lard sandwiches!

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Yeah rite , uck !! LOL

[@MDC2020]

HAHAHA I spit out my beer when she said that lol

[@crimsoneyes419]

QueenDandelion OMG how awful! D:

[@RebeldePequena]

I made this for my husband on his 30th birthday and he loved it! Whenever he gets a day off from work he asks me to make it for him :) So many of her recipes have helped my family out so much. Thank you for sharing Clara's recipes, she will be missed very much.

[@suzannaw3282]

She is so calm. Such a soothing energy. Such an angel. Thank you Clara ❤️

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖

[@95lamp]

As a broke college student who just got laid off , loans to pay. Safe to safe money is tight. Unable to leave my house due to lockdown in nyc these recipes are the only thing feeding me. Thank you.

[@___Neo___]

Still a broke college student??

[@95lamp]

@@___Neo___ no in college but still broke lmaoooo

[@VenusVariation]

Hope you are doing better!! update me!

[@___Neo___]

@@VenusVariation You were updated just 2 days ago. What's wrong with you?

[@sarahs1883]

She warms my heart. Like listening to my late great-grandma. By the way her depression meals are healthier than the standard American diet now.

[@ricardomoseley]

Legit

[@1critical.truther]

That's a no brainer. The standard American diet consists of McDonald's. It's amazing people live past 30.

[@Jacob42086]

Really? Wow. No fucking answer idea 😂 Stop judging people and let them eat too much salt if they want to!

[@henryottis295]

Absolutely!

[@Bongwater33]

I grew up with a wonderful grandmother who had graduated from high school in 1929 the year of the stock market crash that started the depression. So many stories! She married in 1934 and her first home was furnished with orange crates. When I see Clara's beautiful old hands, I remember her kindness! Thanks Clara!

[@heckpac5743]

My grandmother was born in 1929!

[@bpachol]

I'm glad these videos are making a comeback. I sure miss Clara! Loved her stories.

[@BudgetSquad]

Did she pass? I'm new to her channel and i find all her content amazing. Really enjoy her stories as well.

[@shannonlee7052]

Red Rum Yes she died in 2013😢😢

[@BudgetSquad]

Shannon Lee awe man that sucks to hear. Well may she rest in peace.

[@jamesphillips9671]

Why does watching her make my soul feel better

[@allisonmorrissey2078]

Agreed. 💗🫶

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

Agreed❤ watching as I go to sleep

[@59jlopez70]

Wow cannot believe this was back in 2008. 13 yrs and still amazing Rest In Peace Clara

[@britton6062]

maybe im crazy, but all of her meals look great to me ! i sure wouldn't complain !

[@chiledoug]

This is the sort of food I grew up on You would swear there was no food in the house My mother would come up with something.. We ate a lot of potato soup...but it was really good soup...

[@wxfield]

Your Mom was a good lady. I wish more people like your Mom could teach parents today how to cook decent, inexpensive food. I can't tell you how many people I see lined-up at the supermarket using their food stamps (SNAP, EBT cards) to buy outright crap for their families. Mostly processed foods, lots of sugar, etc. I'm not a food snob, but when you have a 300 lb woman with 4 fat kids paying for a mountain of garbage on my dime..it gets to me.

[@britton6062]

what makes food great aren't the ingredients... its the love put into it.

[@SuperCompany007]

+andrew ypes That's not how it works. If i popped out a turd on your plate and said it was made with love, would you eat it?

[@britton6062]

Company007 i take it you shit on your dinner plate often ?

[@Legal_Sweetie333]

the best part of her stories are the subtle references to partnerships of her family. her father would plant the seeds, and her mother would cook them... there is something sacred about that.

[@alexriddles492]

This video keeps coming up in my recommendations. I keep going out to the garden, soon very soon I'm going to try this, just as soon as the peppers are ready.

[@alexriddles492]

Thank you to the one like on my comment. It came along when the peppers were getting ripe. Best lunch I've had in a long time. If this is what passes for hard times...

[@adelinewurzer4533]

me & my husband are like this (: which is why i can't wait to have children with him & make good memories with them!

[@sasCASsIOpeia]

Bless this woman for sharing pieces of history with us that might otherwise be lost.

[@banisingh4408]

I saw this video when Clara was living. Since then, I’ve been making this dish. I so enjoyed listening to Clare speak about trading her lunch at school

[@RonRicho]

When I was a boy in the 1950s restaurants would have a peppers and eggs sandwich or sub on the menu but I never see that anymore. too bad. Delicious combination. Clara brought back a lot of memories for me with this video. Thank you, Clara.

[@DavidTull1229]

Interesting that restaurants would serve this. Had never heard of this dish until this video. Not crazy about peppers but would definitely try this recipe, especially if Clara offered it. It looks delicious.

[@NobodysGh0sT]

I just made Peppers & Eggs and my girlfriend made the bread. What a beautiful flavor profile. I added in onions but they caramelized beautifully with the peppers. Bless Clara - my grandmother is 96 and I've been wanting to ask her about her stories. I'll make more of Clara's recipes. I think the Artichokes next. Thank you, Chris, for capturing a bit of your Nana and her great culinary skills. You're a great guy and Clara has achieved immortality as her videos are still up and bringing joy and happiness to so many of us. Thanks again - from one Chris to another. ☺

[@351WINCHESTER]

Such a sweet lady. My Mom went thru the great depression. She told me that they ate a lot of beans and potatoes. Her Dad was a hunter and sometimes he would get a rabbit or squirrel or a deer. Meat was always a treat.

[@mawmawvee]

+351WINCHESTER My mom would talk a lot about the Great Depression, too. It was interesting and she never complained about it, but would tell me what they did with the food they were able to get. My dad worked for a creamery, so they would have fresh dairy, but also used powdered milk. They made the best of what they had and did well. It was their thankfulness for what they did have that helped the most.

[@bcaye]

My father was born in 1936. I was always interested in how my grandparents did in the Depression, but if I'm honest, my grandfather owned a restaurant and had a farm, grandma gardened and kept chickens and so they never really had hard times. On my mother's side, grandpa was a carpenter (he built their house) and grandma cleaned people's houses, so they didn't lack for work. They also gardened and kept chickens. It was a little harder for them, but they had a lot of love to sustain them.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Awesome

[@nhokystv8577]

@@mawmawvee oo

[@LordofFullmetal]

There's a reason the Irish relied so heavily on potatoes too. They're a great crop for poor people. They're not very space intensive, they're cheap, they fill you up, and they give you almost every single nutrient you need. You wouldn't be HEALTHY, but you could technically survive on nothing but mashed potatoes.

[@karenbrandenberger517]

When you cook it yourself, you know how much salt is in it. When you eat that frozen stuff and canned stuff, there is more salt in there than you would believe. Thank you Christopher for your work and a sweet nanna who shared history with us.

[@kmo2959]

My little 4ft. 11 in., 1st generation Sicilian mother grew up in the G.D. I have no clue how many times she had peppers and eggs back then, but she made them for me as a kid and it is my all time favorite comfort food. She passed away when I was 9 years old and I have very fond memories of her cooking this dish for me. When I had kids of my own, I started making it for them as well and they love it! Not too long ago, I wasn't able to stand for not even a minute, so I wasn't cooking anything for myself. My favorite and only daughter was making meals at her home and bringing them to me. One of the meals was peppers and eggs. When she brought it to me to eat, I was overwhelmed with such emotion....both by the memory of my mother and my daughter making this most comforting food for me.....I cried like a baby. I absolutely swear it tasted as if my mom had made it, I believe she worked through my daughter's hands and heart. Funny thing is, she looks EXACTLY like her as well. Fill your family's heart with love and joy through peppers and eggs, they will always have the memory of that offering.

[@x0539p]

How interesting that her cooking show was recommenced by KZbin during our self isolation of the Corona Virus pandemic. She was wonderful to watch and she surely is missed by so many folks along with her family who continues to share her with us. We need your recipes more than ever now.

[@henryottis295]

And it's only going to get worse with Biden destroying the country......... It will make the Great Depression look like a walk in the park.

[@Madamara702]

i would love to be around her all day . hearing her stories and eating her food ... im 23 . i miss my grandparents so much . they would tell me awesome stories like this .. i miss it .. and now that im older i can actually understand what she is telling me and feel how warm her heart is ... there will never be stories like this again ...its sad

[@LANELLEHOLT40]

My Great-Grandmother and Grandmother raised me and I grew up with Depression food. Now, all these foods are my Comfort foods. Bless you!

[@MeanOldLady]

+Orris Holt - My grandma raised me too. (I had typical baby boomer parents who were interested in their own lives more than raising their kids.) Grandma would put us grandkids to work shelling peas, pitting cherries & harvesting misc garden items. =)

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@jeffpagan7735]

There was a pizzaria on Logan Ave in Youngstown Ohio called bellaria they had pepper and egg sandwiches. It sounds too simple, but it was sweet and peppery and delicious. Thanks for the memory Clara 😊 Rest in Peace Clara

[@Shekinah613]

Dear Clara reminds of my grandmother so much. Her cooking is full of life and love. ♥️ Side note-- We always beat eggs with a fork, never a whisk.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@djnoneofyourbusiness525]

It’s really no wonder this incredible lady lived to be almost 100 years old.. She talks about eating everything homemade and how she lived off what her family grew and that’s really a lost way of life. I love hearing her talk about her childhood - you get a glimpse at the real relationships between people during those days. Sadly, all of the people from this era are gone. May they Rest In Peace.

[@willsketchesmusic]

Every time she added salt, I was like, "holy moly, not too much, that's so unhealthy!", but then she lived well into her 90s, so what the hell do I know?! :)

[@maureenstevens6824]

William H. de Boer Thank you!!! I get that all the time from my son's and I am a very healthy 73 years old. I just tell them you have to die of something eventually so I'm going to enjoy my food until then. (Ketchup also) :)

[@animequeen78]

I'm 26 and sometimes I'd crave salt like crazy.

[@curlygurlyS]

William H. de Boer maybe bcs she was really old and could not taste as well anymore

[@MikeMuniz615]

Because in her days growing up, all the food was fresh not canned or frozen like it is today.

[@DanieBelle8023]

There are necessary minerals and nutrients found in salt, just not in typical table salt which has added stabilizers and diminished nutritional quality. I usually buy pink Himalayan salt.

[@Naquoia]

Love this series! My husband's great grandmother, who recently passed, bless her soul, grew up in the great depression and learned to use every part of food when cooking. No waste, because they knew what it was to go without. How we take so much for granted now.

[@nicoleyap6070]

She is so precious!!! God Bless Clara. Love her.

[@NanG1466]

I have seen all this dear lovely ladys videos and come back time and again to rewatch them. Clara was a true treasure, and even though shes gone these videos bring so much joy to me and everyone who watches.

[@flossyjones8578]

I don't know why Claire takes me back to my childhood and I enjoy listening to her stories and watching her cook those delicious depression meals. I pay attention to all of her pots and pans and dishes I can tell she had them for very many years. She gives me such a peaceful feeling her stories and her voice. Very relaxing

[@Sandalphon9]

Great Depression Cooking with Clara is the popular online cooking show created by Christopher Cannucciari and starring the 93 year old cook, Clara. In each episode Clara prepares recipes that her mother made during the Great Depression. She has since passed away but I thought it was so amazing how her Grandson wanted to capture her on film in her older years and teach us something. She is so cute.

[@AquarielCharm]

AquarielCharms I'll post this one too.

[@kewkabe]

The food is pretty bland though,

[@Sandalphon9]

I still thought it was great of her grandson to capture her on film and show us some of the meals they ate during the great depression.

[@frodothehobo9938]

kewkabe naturally the food would be bland, that's all you had in the great depression, cheap ingredients. always remember however that cooking is not a recipe its a philosophy, you could add cayenne to this, maybe some onions. some sort of cured pork if you had any. you could fry the eggs instead of scramble, nobody is making you do it with just peppers, eggs and salt ^_^

[@M3d1aTake0ut]

kewkabe Depression cooking was very basic, it was literally food to survive, not glamorous meals. Spices and Herbs cost money unless you grew your own. And unlike today, if you didn't have access to seeds from exotic places you didn't have exotic fancy foods, herbs, fruits and spices. Today our generations are spoiled by mass availability of foods in supermarkets and grocery stores, online, etc. Anything you want is avail at your fingertips.Knowing how to make a basic hearty meal from potatoes, canned peas and pasta is an art.

[@pattin2621]

Love Love...she reminds me of my grandmother. She too had wonderful stories of the depression and I could sit and listen to her for hours. She had a hard life, but like Clara, she never looked at them as hard times, but blessings of all that she had. Thank you for sharing your grandmother with us.

[@humanbeing693]

Like the Grandma that died before I was born....thanks.

[@teazr30]

What I would have gave to take a cooking class from her! R.I.P. And I love that your recipes will live on through KZbin!

[@carolynklenk8467]

Yes I found Clara years ago and she was certainly a gem of a woman!! She lives on through KZbin from her family!! So thank you for letting us know this wonderful person !! ❤

[@xapepineapple]

Anyone else only just seeing these in 2022? How have I missed these gems

[@savage22bolt32]

2024

[@TubeBoyTV]

Clara, you will be missed. I remember the first time her videos were posted to KZbin. Clara rekindled my passion for cooking and helped me make the decision to pursue a culinary degree. Her book, Clara's kitchen, filled my shelves. I frequently gave her book as gifts to my friends. Clara, you were a joy!

[@dianemilligan3839]

I miss Clara! Not only did she have great recipes, her stories were full of wisdom.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@gabespetit1006]

Beautiful Clara. The way you cut vegetables is so similar to the way my sainted mother used to cut them..never with a cutting board. I guess having gone through the depression taught the two of you the same lessons. I hope the two of you are getting acquainted in heaven and having a few good laughs.

[@Jnt2252]

Whenever I feel depressed or had a bad day I always watch her recipes and it makes me feel better

[@henryottis295]

Awwwwww that's sweet. Cheap therapy! 😊

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@awoodard7215]

I love her. I love her stories. We can learn a lot from our elders. Hopefully she is in heaven making peppers and eggs for everyone.

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

Oh my gosh, I just discovered Clare's videos and was shocked to see the memorial video. So sorry for the family's loss. My Grammy used to make pepper and egg sandwiches. Sending lots of love 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@moeoverthere3640]

Same, made them before school…fond memories

[@jewelkitty2066]

I don't think that I have watched a single episode where she hasn't said it needs more salt😂

[@chiledoug]

I guess since she uses a lot of starches ..she is right

[@alfrancis8]

:) I guess when you eat it plain it would be salty but on a big bread loaf you need the extra flavor... vs today when we add cold cuts and cheese and mayo and sauces... all they added in those days was salt in these so, I guess Clara wins.

[@TheBluewaterBlonde]

It always amazes me when the Chopped judges on The Food Network say "it needed more salt" to one of their chef contestants. Here we are trying to cut down on our salt intake, a chef make a beautiful plate, and the judges want more salt. When they say that it makes me doubt their credibility as a judge to criticize something that is good.

[@janebute2541]

She ate salt as desired and lived past 94!

[@LuckiJacki]

TheBluewaterBlonde when cooking from fresh as they do seasoning is expected to be on point and many chefs get so overwhelmed that they forget the basics. Salt can make a huge difference in the taste of fresh cooked foods.

[@vanessa4587]

Clara makes me smile. I've watched every video. I come back from time to time and watch them again. God bless her and her family.

[@best4last171]

Oh my goodness it was so interesting to watch this. My mother makes this meal exactly and does not use a cutting board either! This is actually a popular dish in southern Yugoslavia (Macedonia)👍🏼

[@jillconnelly8206]

So cool how we may not have been told what ethnicity or DNA we carry, but sometimes recipes & traditions have been handed down from a culture we are far removed from yet carrying on old world traditions from around the globe without realizing it, then with testing we discover we are from X culture or region and something clicks into place why you had certain tradition, recipe, etc in your family or helps u understand your grandparents, parents etc

[@perrijohnson9627]

What an absolute gem of a woman, love her videos. Makes me hungry watching her cook.

[@mina-ux4ux]

‘She gave me a sandwich with spaghetti’ Omg I’m laughing so hard 😂😂 Clara’s stories are the best

[@helenalston2841]

Christopher, thanks for sharing your Clara with us. She is wonderful and reminds me of my grandmother.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@22vickilynn]

I love all of Clara's videos. It reminds me of my own mom,who is gone now. It makes me sad that those in the depression are not here. Thank god for you Chris to keep her alive for us.

[@hawkatsea]

Great editing and production of this one. As always, I really appreciate Clara and her family sharing these moments, recipes, and stories.

[@MMGJ10]

I love this lady. Reminds me of my mom, or grandma. Sadly, they're all gone, including Clara. 😢😢

[@P.Kenney]

I didn't know Clara died, I just started watching about 6 months ago!

[@Terry8885]

I miss Clara sooooo much. Loved these videos and shared this channel with so many people on FB too. They all love her. The stories she told about how to get by in hard times, the recipes she shared are priceless. I still love this recipe for eggs and peppers and have shared this with friends and family. I bought her book and will treasure it always. Thank you so much for sharing Clara with us. I'm sure she's missed by all.

[@naytmorgan1446]

Had to watch this again. My first introduction to Clara was on this video and I have made this countless occasions and I love it. Feels like I was taught this recipe by my own grandmother. Clara will be surely missed but never forgotten!

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

👏

[@theflossi56]

What a treasure these videos are RIP sweet lady

[@Lilith_2191]

I’m so glad these videos exist to capture these memories forever.

[@DieHumanless]

Peppers are very high in Vitamin C. Always a great crop to grow to stay healthy, especially if food is scarce.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

Yes, but cooking destroys most of it.

[@veryberry39]

Like a lot of others, I just stumbled across this channel recently. I just lost my mother AT the end of October, and while she was young, these videos still remind me of her. We cooked a lot of the things that she grew up eating, which in turn had been eaten by her mother, a child during the Depression. Lots of pinto beans, and what they always called "wholesale bread" (it was bannock, or skillet bread). Things that had stories to them, that brought to mind cozy evenings with loved ones. Christopher, I don't know if you still read the comments on these videos, but I am so happy that even though Clara is gone, you have these wonderful mementos of her. And there are so many of us who have grown to love her, as well! She looked like she could be a feisty little thing, when she wanted to be. It's great. :) Thank you so much for sharing her with us!

[@dlmoore8996]

Clara is a doll. She is missed.

[@maxdukefox]

Clara reminds me of my own grandmother, born around same time. Eva was a wonderful cook and would tell me stories of the depression, too. This makes me cry.

[@katbow5922]

Peppers and eggs....yummy. I really love watching Clara, it calms me down. I am 72 here in 2023 and I still miss my grandmother. She didn't cook so much as she did crochet ....sadly I didn't have her teach me. I treasure the pieces she left for me. Now, I cook Clara's peppers and eggs...🤗

[@notbert81]

I'm not sure why the algorithm brought me back to this video after so many years, but I'm glad it did. I needed this today.

[@Magdalena287]

I've been cutting peppers wrong my whole life! Love her videos, so sorry to hear she passed.

[@Legal_Sweetie333]

+Valerie Wood No.... She did not! :,-(

[@marissabubbenmoyer4083]

+Twilight Princess a few years ago she passed

[@Legal_Sweetie333]

+Marissa Bubbenmoyer ... um obviously... Valerie said it...

[@tspriggsabq]

+Valerie Wood I always cut on a table or a board. Dont feel like cutting my hands.

[@whisperienced]

No it doesn't lend itself to cutting like that. For those who lived in the great depression it was fine because knives weren't always the sharp and you used them for a lot more than just cooking. However now when you buy knives they are produced differently and usually used a lot less making them much sharper and that in itself makes it logical to use a cutting board. Also you can make the pepper strips more even and straight if you cut on a board.

[@HewanYitagesu]

I just made the Pepper and Eggs and its DELICIOUS. I just need to make the bread next. Thank you Clara. Miss you like I knew you.

[@skvarea5788]

Aww just found out Clara passed..R.I.P CLARA ..I love her videos.

[@sistersistera]

Clara brings back such wonderful memories of my mother and grandmothers’ cooking. Thank you Clara. ❤️

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@ufoyz250]

We could all learn so much from this wonderful lady ! She is one of a kind! Love her!❤

[@sum1has2]

Thank you to the family member who decided to capture and share this with us. Clara is a gem, the food is real, healthy, affordable AND relevant. Better listen to Clara’s take on everything. You’re getting 90+ years worth of experience and advice for free. Listen and learn!✨👍🏻

[@Howard007]

Clara’s family, I just made this delicious meal for my wife, two daughters & I and we loved it! We all watched the video of Clara of course first. We love her in this house & keep her memory alive! We know Clara is looking down and enjoying with us!

[@JackieJP]

What a lovely comment! ❤️🙂

[@Howard007]

@@JackieJP Thank you! 😊

[@flo6608]

My youngest son loves watching you with me. long live Clara rest in heaven

[@judyfan4541]

Just today, because of this video and my personal memory told below, I went and bought a package of assorted peppers, fried them up with eggs and included fresh crusty Italian bread. It was insanely delicious. I could become a vegetarian if things were this good! God Bless Clara (I have your book!) and God Bless Mrs. Victoria Sculli who influenced me greatly years ago in my old neighborhood. I still make her Italian Wedding soup with the escarole/eggs...sssoooo good.

[@karlamooso6294]

I so love Clara's videos, she was one super special lady, love her!!!

[@ricricky4103]

I can watch these videos all day. I wish I could've sat in the kitchen and watch her cook.

[@FrugalMomHolly]

i sure do miss Clara's cooking... such great tips

[@richardruby8866]

I really love this cooking show and this lady! She is so awesome!

[@llongdong]

Me and Henry (my 97 year old brother) never got no eggs. Mommy did fix peppers and onions, though. Sometimes we’d get a little grease gravy to go with it. And always cold water.

[@sonnyroy497]

Sounds delicious.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

This is my favorite video the breakfast video. I was 10 years old my mom would often put a egg sandwich in my lunch bag. My dad liked pepper on his egg sandwich. Little boys want to copy their dad so I wanted mine just like his. I thank this lovely lady for bringing back warm memories from my childhood ♥️

[@MissMaxine100]

Such a sweet little lady, I so enjoy watching her video's & I could listen to her stories all day long.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@austintyler7901]

I'm so glad I found this, and I love her; but I have to point out the camera man. I want to know who it was. I assume a family member with a loving eye. The camera work is breathtaking. The individual filmed when light was optional to illuminate her and the ingredients and always focused on the beautiful intricacies with an eye that exemplified appreciation. Thank you, whomever you are.

[@deniseelmer7710]

It was her grandson

[@acidflux99]

Grandson & Film Student...well probably film pro now.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

Indeed, some shots are almost ASMR-like, when watching her stir or turn the food over, or walking from stove to table. I almost get ASMR tingles from it.

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

Very much so 💖💖💖💖💖

[@davehoward2791]

Miss Clara reminds me of my great-grandmother, Bessie. I was lucky enough to have her until my late teens and thoroughly enjoyed hanging out in the kitchen with her. God bless you both sweet ladies, rest in peace.

[@CaptainsDen]

Its great that you videoed your grandmothers traditional cooking. Now that she has passed this would have been lost forever.

[@jmb1666]

I love Clara. I come to her videos every time I miss my grandma. I vividly remembering her slicing apples in her hand for apple pie. Something about watching that was so comforting to me. My mother is 90 now, she also has the hands of a 'worker' (as her doctor described) . I adore the older generations. These people were resourceful, compassionate and caring individuals. Not so common anymore. R.I.P. Clara.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@JNRII]

We grew up on peppers and eggs during Lent. It was a very Catholic thing to do. At the fast food restaurant I worked as a teen, we made them since sausage and beef did not sell on Friday's during Lent. I still make them, but not because of Lent, but anytime of the year because I like them. Was not surprised she was from Melrose Park. Very Italian area just outside of Chicago. Some suggest is came from Sicily, other's suggest just Chicago. All I know is it is a piece of home for me. Just need the right roll. Not in Chicago right now, so will have to try her bread to see if it comes close.

[@micheleadams2373]

I love this wonderful lady!

[@homeboyscottyhackman1328]

Michele Adams I know right

[@authorlydiagreen1862]

I learned something that I didn't know, let the peppers cook until they get soft , I totally screwed that up a few months ago mine looked like a horrible accident and hers look like I want to reach through the screen and grab a plate full.

[@pimpinaintdeadho]

lydia green Yeah cook them veggies nice n soft, then the eggs for the win.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Why.. did you cook them too long?

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@accord03baby]

Watching these now is so wonderful I remember when I first watched 13 years ago and it brings me warmth now too

[@CajunLady]

I just found this wonderful grandmother and praying she is with her beloved family. I’ve learned so much. God bless you for sharing her with everyone.

[@danscott4507]

Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends

[@katrand5357]

Am glad she got famous (&more than 15 minutes!) during her lifetime as well as posthumously. She's my favorite cook of all time. Again (have posted b4), beautiful cinematography. Sometimes even pro photogs make the dish look disappointing but Clara's were like the finest artwork.

[@bored7743]

God I love this woman. May she Rest In Peace.

[@Mama-io3bf]

So nice we have so much food and yet we not happy r.I. p

[@donnawheeler1716]

Clara lived to be 98 years old. She had great stories. My father was born in 1932.

[@henryottis295]

Both of my parents were depression babies.

[@ebross7945]

She is such a joy to watch cooking. She has such a kind aura to her! I love all her stories!

[@kendrasmith6637]

I love to watch Clara. Thank you to her family for keeping her videos available to us.

[@SavanahOneal]

love her videos ive been watching them all day,she was wonderful.