How to make old fashioned fried collard greens

[@angelablevins9922]

I am making my second pot of collards. They were amazing the first time, so I'm making them again now. Best I've ever made and tasted. Thank you!❤ I will keep watching for more great recipes.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Angela Blevins Thank you so much Angela for time out of your day to send me this nice comment I'm so happy my video was a help to you. Please check out my other videos. I really appreciate the support.God bless and stay safe 🙏🏿😍

[@dianebailey9445]

. Do you save in your ham hocks before your green

[@angelablevins9922]

@@dianebailey9445 not sure what you are asking.

[@francinejones7681]

I was planning to have green beans tomorrow. But after watching your video im getting up early and getting some collards instead. Thanks for sharing, and much sucess with your new channel.

[@ministerlanabatiste8336]

Great ms Mae Mae.got to taste good.

[@cnaslifehoustontx9850]

Grandma hands. I enjoyed her demeanor more than the recipe. She's the last of a dying breed of nurturing strong intelligent loving. Strong Black women. The nucleus of the. Family. Teaching life lessons for generations to come. I love her

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Verda Hunt wow thanks for this comment. My children often tell me I’m the glue that holds the family together. Glad to see that it comes through in my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@johnbrady1211]

@@MaeMaesHappyTable You bet. I used to help grandma cook. I was her favorite grandson. And I was the baddest of four siblings. I think God told her I need the most help. She was the glue, the center. Nobody had the nerve to tell her how to do something. She survived the great depression, WW2 etc. She raised me while momma worked. I came home and went right to her apartment before going to mine. She knew how to gather wild foods. And which mushrooms were good or poison. I'll have to look at the rest of your recipes to see how you do them. Maybe you might answer a question about some other traditional dishes. Best regards, Grandma Mae Mae... John

[@johnbrady1211]

Yes Verda, I agree...

[@cnaslifehoustontx9850]

@@johnbrady1211 you wasn't bad you were just probably that child grandma knew needed a lil more attention than the others so she kept a eye on you. By keeping you close at her side lucky you to get that quality time I bet you're a great cook and have great wisdom. I so miss my grandma Tyler Perry's character Madea is a perfect depiction Tough yet loving grandmas of yesterday

[@annbesthangingout2010]

YEP, WHAT VERDA HUNT SAID, TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!

[@ebonyprather5841]

Lord listening to you talk is so comforting...your tone and matter-of-factness is what the world is missing. I miss my Granny and your cooking and talking reminds me of her...just warms my heart!!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Ebony Prather Thanks so much for the the nice kind comment. Comments like this is a blessing from the Lord for me. I appreciate you watching 😊

[@patriciaannmyles6518]

I was telling my daughter the same thing that she speaks with love..

[@LTLT-zg3us]

This is exactly what the world is missing, strong people who take time to explain things. Now so many people are just loud and rushing and impatient.

[@latisarieves3375]

It certainly does make you think of granny and to add to that my mom was a down home southern cook I miss her but she taught her girls lol

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

LT647226 LT647226 I really appreciate you understanding that all foods cannot be cooked in 10 or 30 minutes. The ones complaining Don't know anything about cooking, and jealous and don't want anyone else to know. That's why I Thank God for mature ladies like you with knowledge and wisdom, leaving such bless and nice comments. Again Thanks so much 😊

[@DownSouthDiva354]

When she pulled out that jar of bacon grease I knew I had to subscribe! 🤣

[@pameladunn6014]

Maya Nair 😂truth!

[@lindamitchell1729]

I know these are some good collard greens...my mother in law was from South Carolina and she was known to be one of the best cooks around Rhode Island ..thank God I was able to get her recipes..I have a lot of her recipes and my children,my grands and friends all love my cooking thanks to her...I also have some of her cake recipes but sadly sometimes I have a problem with her chocolate frosting that takes 3-4 hours to cook so I was wondering if you have a good recipe for that...thank you and I will continue to enjoy your KZbin...Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@TheShantee01]

Lol... I know that's right... Same here...

[@motivatedwoman3065]

Maya Nair lol

[@simplycharming46]

Lawd yessss! 😂😂😂

[@edithgoodwin6165]

I tried this, I'm 64yr old. Best greens I ever cooked. Folks still talking about my fried collard greens. Thanks Mae Mae❤️

[@shelbyjohnson9749]

Sitting here crying as I watch this video..makes me miss my Grandma!! I absolutely love this!! So warm and loving!!💕 Thank you Mae Mae!!

[@proudgrandmaslife5612]

You made my day and put into words I am feeling- missing momma and grandma. I love this.

[@joyceholloway4727]

Grandma is with you Shelby. Just continue your Grandma's recipes with ❤. There's nothing like a real Southern Cook.. God bless

[@shelbyjohnson9749]

@@joyceholloway4727 Awwww thank you!!💗

[@leeleemee]

I cry too. These recipes are 💯.

[@claudewilliams5526]

I feel you my grandma used cook them like that.They didn't last long

[@deewilson5534]

This lady is such a gem! My first time watching and I don’t know if I want food, a hug, or just her conversations 😂😫 Just seems so genuine and warm.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Àwww, thanks for such a endearing kind comment, I really appreciate it and you watching 💞🙏🏾

[@tammyhughes451]

Mine to first time watching , love your comment , that’s how I feel about her to.

[@alicehill9918]

Mae stated she was making old fashion collard greens like her mom did a lot of additives she used, was not available way back in the day.

[@Spiritualevolution2023]

Yeah I felt the same.. I’d come on here just to listers to her . It makes me miss the old days when the women in my neighborhood were like her. I learned from these kind of women...I love looking at the plastic on the table ... this is auntie house who always gave you the right advise about life.❤️ what a treasure ...

[@alisajackson1420]

Ms Mae young women don't cook.

[@altonyates4234]

How do you fall in love with someone before they even finish their presentation? This dear lady reminds me of everything that was so precious to me and my siblings when we were growing up. It's almost as if I am in the kitchen listening to my mother teaching my sister how to cook. It's amazing how much love they injected into both their cooking and instruction. Thank you so very much for reminding us how to share with, and care for each other.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Awww this comment really blessed my spirit! I put a lot of love into my videos and the meals I prepare for my family. Thanks for watching!

[@specialkyt]

I felt the same way even though I’m a senior, it reminded me of my mother, grandmother and lioved ones that are no longer with us, such wonderful loving memories. I subscribed and will be sharing her channel with my daughter.

[@dorothywashingron6662]

Hi Mae Mae…I’m 79 yrs young. I love your cooking and recommend your page to everyone young and old (also share). I remember two dishes that my grandma made and never learned to make. One was Tea Cakes and the other was sweet potato pudding or bread…the sweet potato bread was made in a sheet cake pan without a crust. Hopefully you know how to make these so I can share with my family!!! Again, I love your thorough and careful explanation during your cooking shows….Love, Dorothy♥️

[@y123rena]

My great aunt Be Be made a fantastic tea cake, I think we called it coffee cake. I have been searching everywhere for the recipe.

[@denisecoleman7234]

I agree with Mrs. Doroth Washington. I also recommend Mrs. MaeMae recipe to all ...young & elderly men & women. She also is a humble human being...GREAT COOK!!!

[@zebuque]

My grandmother before she passed away passed down to my wife how to make the best sweet potato pudding and everyone loves them

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Awww Ms. Dorothy how sweet! Thanks for reaching out with such a nice, sweet comment. I do have a recipe for sweet potato bread and tea cakes. Haven’t made videos on either. Both will also be in my cookbook that’s coming out soon. God bless!

[@roslynmccoy9115]

Hello mae mae sitting here watching you cook thinking about my mom good cooking wish she was still here my mom was a good cook this is my first time watching you cook and i love it

[@cebrinawithac511]

When she began to measure her seasoning in her palm of hand I knew Yep don’t question her skills she knows what she doin Southern Granny!!! Xoxo we love you 😘

[@lisasellers8814]

cebrina douse 😉

[@ronaldurie9323]

Love her and her grandma's cooking. The best.!😄

[@christycoleman2839]

When I heard her say "pot liquor" I knew she was about to throw down cause mom & dad are from Louisiana & that's my entire family's phrase! She just made my heart smile 😊

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Christy Coleman thank you for watching!

[@tissaspeight3212]

That's what my late granny called it...

[@skylark741]

I'm from Maryland. We call it pot liquor too.

[@Iamthetruth689]

That is an old Southern saying; my Mom was from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and I always heard my grandmother use the term Pot Liquor. The old folks believed that there was medicinal value in that broth, all the vitamins we're in it.

[@gwenbranston3488]

That’s what my daddy use to say, and my sister is coming over today I’m going to surprise her with this menu

[@ThroughthefireSina]

Oh Lort! The way she talk the way she tap the pot, just like my grandma♥️♥️someone else said just listening to her voice is so soothing!🙏🏿 God bless! Give Mrs.Mae her flowers while she is living!

[@trendsetterlisa]

Amen! She reminds me so much of my Grandmothers aka Big Mama nem lol *be blessed Mrs Mae*

[@susanadams4155]

Portland DX, you go Grandma cooking greens

[@HRTsAFyre]

I love her voice it's very comforting.

[@REALITY44]

AMEN!!! "Flowers while she's living"😘😉

[@janetcesin9730]

This is so authentic...love it. I am a Yankee girl who lives in the south.i love my collards...never had them growing up so had to learn from the collard experts.

[@itsasurethinghostdianemurr5498]

I cried watching this video. Missing my mom's collard greens. God Bless you Mrs. Mae Mae

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Diane Murray hopefully they were tears of joy from memories of the beautiful moments the two of you shared. Thanks for watching!

[@Kodboattours]

I called my grandma after seeing it.

[@carolroberts379]

I'm crying, too! 'Miss my mother and grandma. Wish they had taken time to teach me 50-plus years ago. Gonna make some like this in the coming week. Passing this on to my daughter in law

[@terryg7613]

I know how you feel!!! Especially this time of year!!!

[@thefascinatingfee]

Me too. Miss my mama and grandma Lou....

[@DanyelNicole]

I loss my mom to breast cancer and my grandmother recently passed away and Momma Mae Mae cooked her greens the same way they cooked theirs! I felt my granny all throughout this video! Thank you so much and I'll be subscribing and sharing! Blessings ❤

[@MrSMEMEGANGSTAA]

God bless u danyel sorry for your loss

[@525672ify]

(Amen) 🙏 God bless you sorry for your loss

[@DeeDee-wo3cr]

Same here.

[@kswag5759]

Stay strong ...im going thru ..these same 2 exact losses..for the same very reason

[@abundantliving5444]

This what a REAL tutorial on REAL cooking. She gave the “whys” and “hows”

[@sarondamuldrow866]

Yessss, Thank You Ma'am

[@sptmbrmst50]

exactly!!!

[@onamission4562]

AbundantLiving yes Lawd she is the Truth, love me some Mrs. Mae Mae

[@plbaker2342]

You are an excellent chef and a very good teacher as well. I've cooked collards many times and I was able to still learn something from watching you tonight. Thank you 😊.

[@maryprah1417]

Your recipe is perfect and simple so yummy

[@jerrygross8527]

Collards and cornbread served with iced tea is a great meal. There’s nothing better.

[@nynjahgyal]

WORD!!!

[@denicewilliams8181]

Don't forget the candied yams, and not out of the can.

[@graciehill7679]

And Corn Bread is a MUST with any kind of cooked greens.

[@mildredjohnson7166]

U can even skip the meat, just the Collards with Cornbread. 😋

[@chrisester2910]

My mother would put her collards in the freezer for about an hour in the warmer months to "sweeten" them. It made a big difference, took any bitterness out.

[@jacquelynwalker6074]

You have that Good old Fashion Granny and Mamma Attitude so please keep on with your videos❤️

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Thanks for the sweet comment and your support!

[@milogrostorres6663]

Love it may God bless not everybody knows how to cook them.

[@phinebrowngirl5467]

Yes, miss this attitude in the family structure...these young grannies don't cook, they take the kids through the drive thru lol

[@magicmanakadraw4745]

Yes ma'am it look so good I know how to cook green deep southern style and that's the first I heard of baking soda but you learn new things, God knows I miss my granny she learned me how to cook just about everything something's I learned along the way but I really enjoyed watching you cook it was like being in the kitchen with her all over again...I'm sorry tears in my eyes God Bless and keep it coming Thank you oh and that's my mother's picture you see I miss her a lot she taught me how to cook mustards I would like to see you cook them everyone don't cook the same and I would like to try something new

[@dw2582]

I wish I could just jump through screen and give you a big hug! You remind me of my grandma so much. I lost her a few years back when she was only 67. She was everything to me. I try to remember all the recipes and just coming across your page warms my heart. The way you cook your greens is exactly how she taught me 😊 She was from Bishopville, South Carolina. I know you make them right by how you cut your greens up. lol I’m only 31 but I have got it down pretty good for my generation. 😂 Thank you for blessing KZbin with your beautiful spirit Mrs Mae🙏🏾 ❤️❤️❤️

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

D W thank you for this beautiful comment. I love when people say I remind them of the matriarchs of their family. It makes my heart smile. Thanks for watching!

[@queenzahavah768]

Amen ♥️♥️♥️♥️👑

[@madronaspm]

I know I just found you Aunt Mae 😊 Ohhh how I L💖ve you.....thank you sooooo much fo this....you have a new niece. Sow'n Seeds of Luv Toni💖

[@sylview3808]

I felt as if I was standing right by both my grandmothers, mom and aunties as they worked their magic on the collard greens. Thank you Ms Mae Mae you are a cherished and wonderful teacher.

[@bumperstickersamen]

THAT KITCHEN IS SPOTLESS! NEVER COOK IN A DIRTY KITCHEN. AND CLEAN WHILE YOU ARE COOKING. CM

[@carolyngthompkins5349]

That was the first thing I noticed! Momma don't like no dirty kitchen. Clean as you Cook!😎💖

[@Coratime]

I noticed the same thing! Spotless!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

SHEKINAH GLORY I really thank you for this nice comment. It brought back memories of my mother teaching me to cook as a young girl. Her Motto were: always be clean when cooking, never cook Ina dirty kitchen.... Your may not taste good, but it should always be clean, and I have always practice that lesson all my life. That's why your comment meant so much to me . Again Thank you 😊

[@cynthiarussell2299]

@@Coratime I also noticed that and, she is a clean cook!

[@gcmct0727]

That's the way I am able to cook. I can't stand clutter or dirty kitchen.

[@irishguy13]

You need to include a link to your daughter's business. Everyone needs an apron.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

irishguy13 unfortunately she no longer has her website up. Otherwise I most definitely would! 😔

[@yvonnelives]

Mae Mae's Happy Table, perhaps you can talk to her about getting it back to going.

[@antoinettewatson1632]

Yep!!

[@gospelpreaching6575]

THATS A GOOD IDEA I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING

[@CruzinFraz]

That apron is really AWESOME🥰

[@ninihughe3838]

🗣Who’s ready to cook your collards green during Quarantine? 🙋🏽‍♀️👈🏽

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

Nini Hughe me!!

[@jacquelinetart4073]

I'm going to do that recipe on Saturday. Can't hardly wait to try her recipe. Oh do the look delicious. Reminds me of how my mom and aunts greens use to look when I was a child. They were born in the south.

[@charlottegreene478]

I am going to make them tomorrow.❤☺

[@charlottegreene478]

She reminds me of the way my mom used to cook.❤☺

[@barbarabarnes4398]

Cooked some last week. Gonna cook more tomorrow!

[@Coverly573]

All I can say is God bless her. She remind me of my mama in the kitchen cooking. I'm in my 50's and I'm still learning things in the kitchen. My mom taught me to cook at 7 years old. And I tell you having those natural born Southern mama's is the best. My mom was born in Clarendon Arkansas in 1932. The food was amazing and cooked with lots of love. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Thanks for such a nice endearing comment. I think it is a blessing from God when I have supporters that can relate to my old landmark style of cooking that is filled with love.

[@khill49628]

The moment I saw Ms Mae Mae all I could do is smile from ear to ear!! You can feel the love that she puts in her food!

[@allisonmorrissey2078]

You had me fall inlove with you at "I'm not a fake person" I will test products for you so you don't waste no money!" Love it and you! 🤣❤

[@janicecarty2608]

One is HR GB was. Around

[@taquiashelby3059]

Yes! Me too lol

[@lenorajackson1119]

Me

[@written579]

hahah. Agreed xo!

[@patsycav]

I'm so glad collard greens are coming into their own. I'm from the south, and my children were born and raised in the north, so my grown daughters don't make collard greens for their families, but I love them and still make them for myself. They all seem to have problems with digestion and food allergies, but I'm going on 84 and hope I won't be jinxing myself when I say I'm just fine. I know it's the collard greens that makes me feel young and healthy. I do have one daughter, my youngest, who makes them and loves them, just like me. She buys her collard greens at a farm market.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Pat Cavanaugh thank you for watching my video and blessing my spirit with this wise comment. I believe collard greens are very healthy for you. I've been eating them all my life. I live in the south and my husband and father-in-law raise some of the collards I cook. The way they are prepared makes a big difference in how the taste. It's best not to go to far from the old landmark way of preparing them. I will be putting up a hen and dressing video soon. I hope you will watch it. Thanks again. 🤗

[@patsycav]

​@@MaeMaesHappyTable You are so right. Collards are meant to be cooked the down home way. I sometimes just add a couple tbsp. of cider vinegar and no meat, when I feel my digestive system needs a rest. I will definitely watch your hen and dressing video... you are lucky to have the greens fresh from the garden. Keep on making your cooking videos and don't forget cornbread, corn pudding, and candied yams, for Thanksgiving. Blessings on you and your family.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Pat Cavanaugh Mrs.Pat you are really blessing me with your wise knowledgeable comment I do the no meat and vinegar method when my digestive system needs to be cleaned out Lol. most people don't know that's one of the great benefits of eating collards.I have never had corn pudding before , I got to look for a recipe for one 😊

[@yvonnerahui8729]

@@patsycav ..enjoying your conversations with Mae. I will be using all the dark leaves off cabbages, broccoli etc from now on..with vinegar olive oil n cider..and our NZ puha, which we use in boil up. I know these more bitter greens are great for the liver. The puha is closely related to the milk thistles which is specifically used in herbals for the liver. Which all in all helps our digestion. Well done Pat. You're a nurse as well as a fine cook & I imagine a wonderful mum n granma! 😊

[@sandrahbradley1511]

I just prepared collard greens with hamhocks yesterday the skin from the hock is collegen for skin and connective tissue health.

[@lucreziagilliam8528]

I enjoyed watching your cooking ethics you remind me so much of my grandmother when I was a little girl. This is how I learned how to cook it's such a joyful memory of watching you do the same thing that my grandmother did thank you so much

[@natashachange6770]

IT ain't nothing like a clean kitchen and a spotless bathroom!! Good job Mrs..Lady..💝

[@chbaker3592]

Yessssss!!! Natashachange!

[@moseshooks277]

@@chbaker3592 moses hooks

[@NOV123]

natashachange67 Yes Lawd

[@jenniferjohnson511]

I will have to take You an tell a lot Can tell a lot aya person by the way they keep their kitchen and. Bathroom. If they are nasty probably your food will be too Mm

[@natashachange6770]

@@jenniferjohnson511 I've been made up my mind along time ago!! I'm not EATING FROM ANY ONES HOME UNLESS IT'S MY MOM OR DAD OR SIS'S & BROTHERS PERIOD!!!😂😂😂😷😷😷😷😷🤒🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@FMarie-po4mh]

It's 5:15a.m. and I am watching you cook collards! I wish I lived near you so I could absorb some of your wisdom and cooking skills. When I watch your videos, I always think of my mother. Your voice is so soothing and comforting, I'm usually crying when the video ends. Thank you Miss Mae Mae, you're a true treasure.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Awwww i am honored to be thought of in such an endearing way. Thanks for watching!

[@anonymouse867]

@FMarie It's a year later and here I am at 6:15am enjoying this lovely lady sharing her wisdom and recipes handed down from her ancestors.

[@ChangedUpNowWhat]

I can tell by her accent and kitchen swag that she knows what she’s doing up in there!!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Teaira Eaton Curry Awww your comment is so nice Kind. Thanks so much 😊

[@dianelively8582]

Yeah I see a lot of kitchen items that I have had over the years she takes care of her things. 👍🏼😊

[@serenaalvinandthechargeonq7117]

@@MaeMaesHappyTableI TRIED THIS METHOD AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS👍

[@atiyarise4131]

😂

[@stormysamuel4666]

@@MaeMaesHappyTable Are you by any chance from Texas????? You cook just like my Grandmama, Mama, and me!!!!!

[@tiffanyc223]

You're absolutely right. Collards have changed a lot in the taste and I didn't even realize it. I just knew that I had to do a lot that my grandma didn't do to make them taste good. My grandparents grew their own collards in the yard and they were delicious. The grocery store ones are definitely not the same.

[@irahill2653]

Every once in a while i can find me a bunch of home grown greens. Store boughts some

[@atlmiaevents6988]

Yes they mass-producing collards and growing year round. Like Ms Mae said the best collards didn’t grown year round. But now the browning greens in hot houses and spraying some green chemicals on greens. We never had to wash greens 5 to 7 times trying to get the green coloring out of the water. My Mom cook her greens just like Mrs Mae.

[@ceceliabarbee165]

Yes love the way you are cooking those greens

[@willettebrown4908]

I agree that collards seems to have changed!! Thanks for sharing! I must admit that they changed. I grew up in southeastern Florida.. Ft. Lauderdale, Back in the 50s,60s and 70s; we would pick over each bunch at least four x each time before soaking in cold water, each time so make sure that each leaf has been thoroughly because of the thick and rich soil that our collards, turnips, mustard green had to be soaked..Thanks for sharing your style of cooking is definitely bringing back precious memories!! May GOD continue to BLESS you and yours!! REMINI- SCENCE of very good days long gone!! Thanks and HAPPY HOLIDAYS.🙆🏽‍♀️💖🙏🏾✝️ 🙏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏾😉

[@biggrip713]

Great video. Her family is lucky to have a lady like that around.

[@govdid195g7]

The mind play some tricks on you! I could swear I can smell it through my phone. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😋

[@queensyrine2975]

KIR Ismyjob Me too😅

[@sptmbrmst50]

lol me too...My mouth was watering, wanting to just have a bite! I was visualizing me at that table.

[@iyamidejarrett374]

Me too👃

[@luvlyleo2836]

Thank God I found you. My Moma went home before I got all the recipes. This is just how she did hers. Thank you for filling in the blanks ❤️😊

[@madelynechatfield6260]

Oh yes me to. I watched this cooking shows and i swear i can smell what there cooking.Mind playing tricks on you.Madelyne

[@diamondwebb5749]

Ppl need to appreciate cooks like this! Good wholesome ingredients!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

diamond webb thanks for watching 😂

[@darlindaherron9256]

I’m so thankful for the step by step lesson I just wish I was at your table your awsome I’m going to go get some now Thanks God bless you

[@deneenadams2381]

She reminds me of my grandmother when she was teaching us to cook, calm and knowledgable, now this is a lesson in the kitchen. Thank you

[@protectedpeace2649]

Yep. It's bc when u love what u do, it shows!!

[@im2cuteumad]

Not even sure how I got here. I wasn't even watching anything to do with food lol but I'm glad you popped up, and I am now a new subscriber. Thank you for this video. You stole my heart momma. Great job!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Rasheeda Heath thanks for watching and for your support! 🤗

[@cynthiadardar1334]

Me to.

[@mhattenbach47]

Not sure how I ended up here either, but now I certainly will be watching more. I’d love to be in the kitchen with you. I could do the dishes and watch you cook. Thank you for the video.

[@nadiapilson3711]

She knows what she’s doing. She can cook💯♥️ My grandmother and Mom taught me how to cook at age 10, I learned how to prepare southern food because my family is from the South. I don’t use salt in my ham hocks though they are already salty. Fried Collards are so good! Her kitchen is clean, I will be subscribing! She’s the best I’ve seen.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Hello Nadia Pilson thanks for watching and for your support!

[@cgoode4471]

She look certified to me🤣 I don't want these new people making greens

[@vernonrobertjonesjr6371]

I'll cooking for my wife thanks

[@leeleemee]

All of Ms. Mae Mae’s recipes are 💯 % down south (USA) classics!!!!

[@sherylscott3892]

My mom always added baking soda, she doesn't cook anymore, she's 96. But we were taught baking soda takes the bitterness out, but i also think it shortens the cooking time. Thank you for sharing this recipe. You are a great cook!

[@Indyawillis85]

I've never heard of using baking soda, but I'm gonna try that next time! Thanks for the tip.

[@dr.minnieangelmariadavis8221]

YOU ARE NEVER A BEGINNER AT COOKING SIS I'M IN YOU'RE AGE GROUP HINSE WORD SINSE

[@elsiearroyo9677]

How much of baking soda

[@rcrlee]

I have used a little bake soda before but now when washing my greens for my second wash I add a little baking soda in the water, my 1st wash I wash, one leaf at a time and you are right it takes out the bitterness and shorten the cooking time.

[@c416jack]

Just giving a tip… Baking soda may act the same as salt. Salt is usually used to wash/clean greens to help get rid of the insects that may be still on them. Baking is used to help tenderise your greens(turnips/collards) that are not easy to chew. It also helps kill the taste and add about a tablespoon of sugar

[@angale8891]

Her voice and the way she carries herself is so soothing like I’d love to be her grandchild! And I bet her food taste good aswell

[@funnyisfunny4944]

Yeessss!

[@tamko9563]

Y'all see that old school kitchen? That's what I'm talking about. Good food is cooked in these.

[@scarlet8select696]

That's what I'm talking about. The coziness of that kitchen sends smells you don't much experience today. I try to hold on to a cozy kitchen, with my lilac colored table cloth and sheer lilac curtains. To top it off, I still cook lamb, collards, pinto beans, and my husband's favorite, "stew meat and rice, and black eyed peas and collard greens." He loved that so much along with the corn bread. I can't believe my baby is gone. Bless you and everyone on this blog. It is such a positive site, with everyone speaking so well and so kindly of Mae and what she brings to the table. Her cooking makes you hungry doesn't it?

[@Victoria-jv7lw]

its so pretty and Spotless

[@scarlet8select696]

@@Victoria-jv7lw It is, isn't it? Sounds like you appreciate the same as me.

[@Graced4This]

Yesssssssss it really reminds me of my grandmothers kitchen. So much love in this kitchen! I’m fighting tears watching this video.

[@scarlet8select696]

@@Graced4This You're right. Remember how it use to be when your mom always had something good smelling in the kitchen, no matter what time of day or night. My mom became the cookie mom of the neighborhood, and all our friends from school who lived in the nearby would stop by our house on their way home for cookies, cake or pie. My mother loved it. those are times gone by, but I try to recapture it by always having something that anyone that stops by for any reason, will see something that they want and could not resist. Come on over.

[@gregorysmith5571]

This lady knows what she's talking about, and I appreciate what she's teaching us! My mother taught me the exact same methods, when making collard greens! Thank you dear lady, God Bless!

[@margaretrobinsonrobinson4767]

Love. Collard greens but. Can't. Cook. Them I always. Have to buy them. Already made in can.but. I. Will. Know. How to cook them now because of ur video. Thanks alot

[@ambassadormaliekwinstead4161]

I love watching her videos around the Holidays, I cook just like this very often. My older family members taught me how to cook like this. I love Mrs. Mae

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

Dear Ms Mae Mae, This is priceless history for your family as well as for us who are also watching your experience and skill. Thank you for your generosity and spirit. 🤩🖖

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Phyllis Schapiro thank you for watching!

[@gwenector6068]

Love you Mae Mae your so honest and funny

[@williewhite9251]

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[@kaysmith-wright9688]

My husband has been asking that I fry the collards like his Mom use to do, so this video has given me the knowledge and the courage to do them. Yours look so good, thank you so much. You did a great job.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Kay E. Smith-Wright I’m glad I could help you out. Please let me know how they turn out. Thanks for watching!

[@daisyr8921]

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[@irissmckoy2921]

@@MaeMaesHappyTable. Will you do the cleaning process? Or has it already been done. I just stumbled across your channel, but now I am a subscriber!

[@leighnorwood9274]

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[@valerieshipman7676]

You are the best Southern Chef/ cook I’ve learned from since I lost my mother to cancer in 1985. My mother cooked similar to you. I grew up with a large garden every year. You’re so right about greens tasting better after the frost. I would ask my mother how to season foods and she said she used her hands for the amount. She explained to me on the phone how to make biscuits. Well, mine turned out hard as a rock. After that she would add all the dry ingredients together and put in a bag for me. After that I was able to make great buttermilk biscuits for my children.

[@judylove-choate2433]

Mama, just your voice comforts me! You sound like home. Thank you for teaching this generation how to cook and reminding me what I use to know. Great job.

[@CardiacCat]

Ms Mae Mae, thank YOU for sharing this wonderful way of cooking. All of us who were raised on this type of cooking in the South and who don't have our mother around any longer find your videos so comforting. I couldn't help but notice how much like my mother you remind me, in both her cooking and your straight forward directions which are given with patience. May God bless you. And them collard greens look like the only thing missing is a piece of fried cornbread. :-)

[@cheryltubbs9697]

You Better Say It My Sister, Hot Water Cornbread!!🥰

[@pamspradlin8768]

She. Is. Very. Warm loveing mothering love. Her

[@duchesswilliams2584]

I like to cook collards muster and kale green all together with smoked Turkey neck and oxtail and gravy and jasmine rice and corn on the cob with buttermilk corn bread and cherry koolaid.

[@charlotteclark2207]

I love kale greens as well

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

That meal sounds delicious! I love all of the greens you mentioned but I’ve never cooked them all together. I must give it a try one day. Thanks for watching!

[@seasoneddiva160]

Duchess please stop!! You making me so hungry...whooo mercy!!!

[@rhondaduran2651]

Ok you just made me hungy🤗

[@sadieandersonmonterio7391]

Save my plate. I'm running late!!

[@missymonroe7389]

I’m a Haitian vegan, but I’m married to a southern carnivore. I’m trying to learn how to cook southern cuisine and The Lord, led me to your channel. New subscriber, and I like what I see.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Missy Monroe thank you so much for your support! I hope your husband likes my method!

[@dennism103]

Missy u are gorgeous my god!

[@missymonroe7389]

Dennis Morris Thank you very much. You are far too kind, dear sir.

[@phylliscrosby1839]

She is the real deal!

[@joyrenae1]

I don't think you'll stay vegan for long messing with Ms. Mae. This lady can make you eat your own toe when she finish seasoning it just right.😂

[@barbarawilliams7825]

I love that she's taking the time to make this video it takes me way back to when I was a young girl. It's nostalgic. And so warming.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Thanks for the nice comment and watching 🥰🙏🏾

[@tamarabosshardt449]

I was searching for something different to learn and I can't wait to try this. But I just wanted to comment on how impeccably clean and organized your kitchen is!

[@kellyyates8096]

I am so glad I came across your channel! I love how you explain things so throughly and easy for us to understand. It's like a good friend teaching how to cook!

[@ahall503]

My mouth was watering the entire video! I LOOOOOOVE greens. My mother is from Alabama and so is my dad so I know how they get down! Thank you for the video!

[@carlaw2661]

Mae Mae you cook like my grandmother. She passed a few years ago and now I can make greens like she did. Thank you and God bless. Delicious!

[@shirleysinger839]

Mae, Mae I love collard greens. I came from a long line of Southern Cooking women. My Mom and Granny were outstanding cooks!! Since I have been on Keto I have really enjoyed some of our old fashioned dishes!! I love you and your channel!!! XOXO

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Shirley Singer thanks for watching !

[@jodydavis7339]

Iv never eatin these or made them so Mar Mae I’d love to see how to clean the greens..👍❤️ your so sweet love you in ur videos

[@adrianeduncan8484]

...it felt like I was a pre-teen again inside my grandma’s kitchen where she took her her time to explain each and every step to me. It is always good to take a refresher course. The video was great and informative.

[@rosevaldez483]

I just watched Mae Mae fried collars with neck bone man that looked bomb I'm Mexican and just the other day my son comes over and bring s me some greens frm this place he just had dinner and they were delious keep up the good cooking Ms mae mae

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Rose Valdez thanks for watching!

[@biggrip713]

Watch this about once a year. I remember your lesson but fun to hear you teach. Thank you again.

[@robynj8874]

Now this is the amazing “ol’ school” type of cooked collards I grew up on!! Yummmm!

[@kathytyndall2993]

As a southern girl, I just love watching you cook and learning from you as well. My Grandma use to take the collards from our supper the night before and repurposed them in another meal. She called it fried collards. Lots of bacon grease was added to the iron frying pan. She would slice the boiled potato and fry them up in slices. Then, the collards were added to bacon grease in the cast iron frying pan and she fried them. They took on another taste and was my favorite way to eat collards. Thank you again for educating us all on good cooking.

[@FrancesFaison1938]

Too much talking.

[@hoofnit1]

@@FrancesFaison1938 She is wonderful and a pleasure to listen to. I love Ms Mae's video so I subscribed. My only question is why the baking soda?

[@virginiadorrough2476]

I never had fried collard greens I’m going to cook them this weekend

[@rekekenini]

Omg I miss that old school way of making greens. I miss my elders

[@LindaMcClellan1016ofh]

Love, love Southern cooking! Mother and all the women in the past had a container of bacon drippings. Thank you for sharing and I look at it and wish I had some here

[@CardiacCat]

Yep.. I have bacon drippings for this and cabbage. I'm white, but she reminds me so much of my mother cooking (yes we are from the South). I'm really enjoying her videos.

[@kathywilcox2576]

Thank you for showing us how to cook good greens. Nothing like old home cooking. I’ll surely be watching for more of your recipes.

[@garypatterson7716]

My first time watching. I can smell those collards cooking. Reminds me of being in the kitchen with my mother.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Welcome to my channel and thanks for the nice comment and watching 🙏😍

[@RazzberryRachel]

Mae Mae: “bacon drippins” Me: subscribed

[@funnyisfunny4944]

I’m only 1:08 into this video and I already love Ms. Mae’s channel! Feels like family!

[@beverlymartin8861]

As I watch this video, tears are in my eye as I am reminded of the many precious hours I spent in the kitchen with my grandmother, preparing collard this way. I will be making my color greens for my family, the exact, same way and showing my granddaughter how to prepare them. Would love to get your cornbread dressing recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I look forward to watching you cook more delicious foods. Much love to you and your family. 💕

[@juantaylor8884]

You had me at "bacon drippins'...

[@sandrawinfrey5176]

J. Taylor keto diet with ham hoc and bacon grease

[@cherylbutler1256]

She reminds me of some of my relatives in the kitchen with the collards.

[@lindastewart3303]

Me too J. Taylor 👍

[@donnagentry4380]

I need this,thanks Mae Mae

[@kimberleighlivingston9411]

My Grandmother taught me how to clean greens and cook them without me knowing it was a cooking lesson. She would always say come over here and help me pick these greens. She started me doing that when I was 9, it wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized she was teaching me how to cook Soul Food. Her favorite saying was "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" I'm so happy she taught me how to cook. I have 2 daughters and neither one of them can cook the way Mama does, my youngest one wants me to come and live with her and her little family, her husband is in agreement with her. I'm thinking about it because I miss her and my grandchildren.

[@innocentlife2346]

Girl I'm trying to remove my oldest daughter. She don't like cleaning after herself.🏠 Her daughter will be 13 yrs old this coming Oct 11th 2022. Lord she's lazy jus like her mama. Ready to clear my house out. So I can fix up my guest room, and turn the other room into a office. Been here 2 yrs now. The baby girl just graduated from college with a bachelor degree in Psychology got her own nice condo brand new car no kids very independent. Don't know what went wrong with the oldest sis. Smdh🤦

[@AllNatural7]

Yeah, women those days usually didn't work outside the home so I guess their hobby was cooking. I was a tomboy and would rather be outside with my dad. Cooking was boring to me. My dad was the chef 👨‍🍳 in our home. He knew my mother didn't like to cook, he still married her. I cook, however my husband is a grill master. Many men cook and don't mind. Thank you LORD. I'll clean, organize, sew, manage the house and cook a little, but I certainly can't like those grandmothers from the 50's.

[@AllNatural7]

I know two woman who can cook, however husband's no longer there. I would prefer to say the one thing a wife can do for her husband that no other woman can do is pray for him earnestly. He can get his physical food anywhere.

[@ilovemysunshine09]

Hope you did it Sister!!

[@nicolebassett1771]

My first time watching Mae Mae's fried collard greens. My collards are always so tough. This process will make them tender and so so good. Thank you Mae Mae ❤

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@joanmayo2855]

You remind me of my mother's cookin Keep it coming NANAA GOD BLESS YOUR EXPERIENCES & LOVE....❤. FROM JONI MAYO

[@brewcityyellowgirl]

Thank you Mrs. Mae Mae...I'm so overjoyed watching and listening to you. You remind me of my grandmother, oh how I miss her much. Your demonstration was AMAZING! I'm cooking these Collards Greens today! step by step! God bless you

[@lilliecarr8461]

Greens are so good. I don’t like making them until the frost hit them. I was raised up on them turnip greens, cabbage and all types of vegetables we had such a big garden in the south, (North Carolina)

[@carolstephens6406]

You are Blessed 😇

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Lillie Carr Thanks for watching my video. You're so right collards are tender and more flavorful and easier to cook after the frost have falling on them. I live in the south (Alabama) grew up in the country, where my parents grew all their vegetables, raised chicken and hogs etc. we had a smokehouse where my dad smoked certain meats. It's a big difference in the taste of foods then than it is now. Once again thanks 😊

[@boujiebarbie3198]

Lord, you took me back just with the phrase "until the frost hit". My mom and dad had a garden with collards and so many other good vegetables in it. Mom would always say we were going to have some good greens after the frost hit😋

[@sandrahbradley1511]

Yes the frost gives them a sweet flavour 😋 Yum.

[@elizabethvillalobos5345]

I remember going down to the creek with my Grandma and she would pick Polk Salad. Have you had them? I have a question about cleaning greens. I wash mine really good and then I soak them in the sink with water, salt and vinegar. I don't remember where I got that from but that's what I do. The vinegar is supposed to keep them from being tough. Please advise.

[@belindalocklear509]

Love everything about her. Could listen to her all day. Would love to listen to her tell childhood stories.

[@Linda-qr8ti]

The best saying is "I will tell you the truth weather it helps or Not." lol love your method

[@VALERIAN19899]

I'm a white boy from rural North Carolina and I'm here to tell ya that my best friend growing up was black and his grandma taught me what true good southern food was! God bless her I sure miss her and her cookin! Watching you reminds me of so many good memories!

[@ellamorris4129]

I love watching you cook, takes me back to my grandma, too, not to mention how you make me wanna be right there to sample that good old southern cooking! Your family is truly blessed to have you, not only for your cooking, but for your love of God, people, and that motherly spirit of yours! All the way from Indianapolis!

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Thanks, my dear sister in Christ. It's always a blessing when I get a comment from a wonderful person that loves the Lord and share kind encouraging words ☺️ Thanks for watching 💞🙏🏾

[@kellywoods9609]

I guess I’m the only one who needs to know how to prepare the collards. Please help a girl out. I just love you, and am so blessed to have found your channel.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Hello Kelly Woods no you are not the only one that needs to know how to prepare collards. Lol. After I made this video I have several people ask me how to pick and prepare collards. So much so that I decided to make a video about it. This is the link for this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Skmat-mNWanMU I really appreciate you asking questions and feel free to email me any other questions you may have. I will try to help you the best I can. I appreciate you watching and I hope you subscribe, hit the notification bell and check out some of my other videos. God bless you and stay safe. 🙏🏽☺️

[@kellywoods9609]

Yes ma’am! I love your videos, and the collards turned out to be amazing! Be blessed, love and prayers for you and your family. Stay well.

[@angelablevins9922]

@@kellywoods9609 no your not. I need to know also. I make them but I always have to buy them already cleaned and cut for me. 😏

[@lynnem9079]

Cheat and get the bag ones. They are already cleaned although I still rinse mine in a colander. They are usually by the bagged lettuce in the grocery store

[@kandrikahinton8562]

Kelly Woods No Your Not, I Need Help Too 😂😂... It's Never To Late To Learn☺️ Enjoy

[@MusicMattersEnt]

I just discovered your channel. I love it! 🥰 Thank you! You remind me of my grandma. She was a fine woman and the best Southern cook in the world. She passed in 1989 and not a day goes by that I don`t think of her and wish I could call and ask her a question. Bill Withers' song comes to mind when I see this ... "Grandma's hands Used to hand me piece of candy Grandma's hands Picked me up each time I fell Grandma's hands..."

[@debramalone3593]

I loved this. I'm a followers from now on. Please do peach cobbler next. God bless you. You remind me of my mother. I

[@angelpitt1473]

Your way is good but I just clean, season my meat and cook it in the pressure cooker. Remove the meat when it's done and add my greens. I do not pressure cook my greens. I did that before and they were over cooked. If I didnt have a pressure cooker I would try your way. You made me want some collard greens. I might make some today. I was trying to hold off cuz I'm going to NC the end of the week. Your channel is good

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Thank you so much Terry! What a sweet thing to say. Your comment really blessed me. Thanks for watching!

[@ermac6931]

I just would love to spend the day with this lady just talking and relaxing and taking in all her knowledge of just life . She sounds like a warm blanket of love, hugs and knowledge ❤warm heart

[@peppermint2111]

You know she is old school thats the way my grandmother used to cook. Homemade cornbread and some hot sauce that all you need😎

[@barbaraplummer4165]

New to your channel and I love it. I am trying for Thanksgiving. Please let me know how you clean your collards. I usually use baking soda but would like your input. I look forward to all your posts to learn your southern cooking. I’m from NJ living in SC. God bless.

[@janetbrightmon5104]

Peppermint .

[@janetbrightmon5104]

This is the first time I've ever seen your video. It is so inspirational. . It

[@denisebrewster9100]

Voice so soothing I dosed off and started over. Bless you. I love your dialect and realism.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Denise Brewster thank you so much!!

[@boostburns5112]

Onions in south Carolina. No

[@gaylisahernandez3285]

I know me too I enjoyed her voice as she explained the whole process. My dream is to host a real southern Sunday Dinner and I found my Mentor Mrs. Mae Mae😍

[@gertrudeguillory6743]

My Sister these Collards looks amazing. First time I've heard of frying Collard greens and looking forward to trying them. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

[@pipingdesigns1598]

I’ve made these 3-5 times by watching this video. She’s the best! Love her kind heart!!

[@shanikatucker889]

I love collards and hot water cornbread. I'm straight up country

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Shanika Tucker yes I love some good country cooking!

[@shanikatucker889]

@@MaeMaesHappyTable 💓

[@sharonbartley808]

Hot water cornbread?? Explain please.

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

sharon bartley check out my video on hot water cornbread, it is delicious with collards etc 😊

[@triciab612]

@@MaeMaesHappyTable yes ma'am it is 😋 Arkansas in the house over here ❤️

[@clove6741]

I want a plate full of them with corn bread and hot sauce

[@commonsenseprevails1433]

You ain't lying 😍

[@ms.kstevens5088]

yes Lord, Thank you for this! NOTHING like collards....and the pot liquor!! Good eatin' for real

[@jenniferjohnson511]

C Love sounds like a winner to me. Emmoy

[@calfeefarms4107]

I love Tabasco (the green Tabasco) or Frank's on my collards.

[@ACETHEEGR8]

And raw onion. Don't forget the raw onion 😋

[@traciewest8931]

Oh lawd.. You know you're about to eat good at a table that's covered with a plastic cover on it.. Yes lawd!! reminds me so much of grandma's house.. I can literally smell the goodness through her video! 😍😍

[@servant4473]

Mrs. Mae, You are an inspiration to so many people out here in this world. The Motherly figures today are far and in between. You are appreciated.

[@GermonoToussaint]

Imma watch all of her videos just to hear her talk. Reminds me of my grandma.

[@MrSMEMEGANGSTAA]

Aww me too

[@cjblackhawk6722]

Dear Ms. Mae God bless you. You remind me of my mom, she has been gone 29 years. Thank you for the beautiful video! Charles

[@dianelively8582]

First of all you look beautiful and that apron is everything! I’m so happy I found your channel. I’ve been cooking for 50 years but I can always learn something new from a real pro.💜💟

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Diane Lively thank you for watching!

[@KOLAkola]

Diane Lively right

[@deebe7013]

Wow this is the Authentic dish you all... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you sweetness God bless you , I’m so happy I’m following you 🤗👍 , thank you so much angel 👏👏

[@dorothysaddler7840]

Why use baking soda

[@momellion6488]

Hello, Good afternoon, I enjoyed listening & watching you prepare your Collard greens. You reminded me of my grandmother in so many ways; it was a true pleasure. I learned to cook from her & Papa. I do the greens very similar but I put some bacon in a huge cast-iron skillet, let it cook, remove when done & add greens,onions, sliced hamhocks, cook down & slowly transfer to a taller pot like the pot ham hocks were boiled in. Then, to cut down on your cooking time, put a lid over greens & cook. With the lid covering pot, all the steam stays in pot & cooks in less time. Jesus loves you & so do I! Keep up the good cooking! Peace & Blessings!❤

[@carlaw2661]

Mrs. Mae Mae, I am so glad that I found you a few years ago. My grandmother passed away and I never really paid attention to how she cooked her greens. Now with this video I've been able to get the taste of her greens in my mouth again. Thank you so much!!💕🌹

[@dennism103]

We are hanging on every word, clearly ur a expert...

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Never thought of myself as an expert 🤗 thanks for watching!

[@emmaanekwe584]

1111cooking kale

[@lindastaves5042]

Louisiana Girl in the house, and real cooks don't measure Nothing 🤣😂 We shake and taste honey! I'm cooking me some greens and cornbread soon!

[@KellieF35]

I loved this video! I'm growing Collard greens in my garden and had no clue how to prepare and cook them. Thanks to you I do now! Next I'll need to know how to do a sweet potato pie!! 😍

[@oneitalia2312]

Put your Search in for Sweet Potato Pie on KZbin. There are dozens of people doing SPP, believe me, especially around Thanksgiving. Remember tho, EVERYONE has their own way of doing it......there will be different recipes.

[@gospelpreaching6575]

I LOVE THIS LADY, SHE REALLY HELPED ME ALOT MY MOTHER IN LAW ALWAYS FRIED HER'S BUT SHE PASSED AND I NEVER GOT HOW SHE DID IT. THANKS FOR MAKING THIS CHANNEL

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

Gospel Preaching I’m so glad you find my videos helpful. It inspires me to keep going. Thanks for watching and for your support.

[@Nairobi1952]

Love you Mae Mae, you remind me of days gone by, thank you for happy tears..

[@darlenerobinson6297]

Thank you Ms Mae Mae, you brought it home! So much of your video cooking reminds me of my mother, grandma, and auntie cooking. The seasoning and the way you prepared those greens are just like my moms! Peace be with you.