Great Depression Cooking - Pasta & Peas - Higher Quality

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • For more recipes and stories, buy Clara's book: amzn.to/2I5pYkv
    Nonagenarian cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression.
    Clara's Official Website: www.welcometoclaraskitchen.com
    TikTok: / claragreatdep. .
    Instagram: / claras_kitc. .
    Facebook: / clara.cannucciari
    This was the very first video we uploaded, way back in May 2007. We got 24 views the day we uploaded "Pasta & Peas," and they were probably all friends and family. We we happy that our families recipes were being preserved for our future generations and figured that's where it would all end. Nana has obviously touched more hearts besides our own and we are so happy that she continues to teach her lessons from the past and offer help to anyone who wants to listen.
    Thanks!

Комментарии • 3,7 тыс.

  • @canadianperspective3731
    @canadianperspective3731 3 года назад +3290

    I hope Clara’s family understand just what a legacy she has left to countless strangers.

  • @marionholtzmann6872
    @marionholtzmann6872 2 года назад +1418

    When seniors speak, listen closely, pearls of wisdom, lots of them. I still miss my grandma every day.

    • @rayharter3884
      @rayharter3884 2 года назад +23

      So true. These people survived doing what had to be done. Most folks today wouldn't make it. Too selfish.

    • @heresjohnny602
      @heresjohnny602 2 года назад +19

      And pearls of madness...not every old person is a Stella human being.

    • @Charles52671
      @Charles52671 2 года назад +12

      I love listening to seniors my neighbor is 92 love her stories.

    • @cattycorner8
      @cattycorner8 2 года назад +15

      Oh Lord, I miss both my grandmothers every single day.

    • @matronmalice9867
      @matronmalice9867 2 года назад +10

      I learned more from my grandmother's standing by their stove than anywhere else. Well as far as cooking. That is the best way to learn. Now I try to pass my knowledge to my grandson. He gets annoyed but he'll appreciate it one day as do I.

  • @TarzansMom
    @TarzansMom 2 года назад +514

    Just how she simply says, “The depression was bad” really hit me.

    • @huskerjpg
      @huskerjpg 2 года назад +12

      I keep thinking, well, why not us? My GPs and parents lived through the Depression. Now I guess its my generation's and my nieces' and nephews' and their kids' turn.

    • @helenahayes6150
      @helenahayes6150 Год назад +12

      I thought the story about the bootleggers was interesting. I have to confess, that if I were in the middle of a depression with no job or income, and thought I could get away with it, I would rent my garage to bootleggers.

    • @donwald3436
      @donwald3436 Год назад +11

      It was bad tho. Almost as bad as the depression of 2023-2048.

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Год назад

      Yeah, its annoying how she is "depression this depression that", playing a fucking victim all the time. Youre fine, so quit whining already!

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Год назад

      Ah, except that now she is dead, of course.

  • @AemiliaJacobus
    @AemiliaJacobus 4 года назад +2227

    "But we survived" - those immortal words.

    • @sisita41
      @sisita41 4 года назад +9

      AemiliaJacobus Truth!

    • @themermaidstale5008
      @themermaidstale5008 4 года назад +32

      If we can learn from Nona Clara, we will, too!

    • @Beatngu23
      @Beatngu23 4 года назад +10

      @Redrum what's coming exactly? I thought it would be the asteroid wormwood.. but that date passed so far thank god.....until we meet it again in 2029.

    • @naomideleon8363
      @naomideleon8363 4 года назад +8

      Amen

    • @thegabrielchannel818
      @thegabrielchannel818 4 года назад +7

      Coming from an immortal person

  • @munecaana1817
    @munecaana1817 4 года назад +2204

    I’ve never met this woman... yet I miss her.

    • @freedamerican5243
      @freedamerican5243 4 года назад +44

      muneca Ana1 I do too. The intro music always makes me tear up thinking of her

    • @logicrealty9086
      @logicrealty9086 4 года назад +12

      same

    • @MADISONIAU
      @MADISONIAU 4 года назад +10

      Wait, did she die?

    • @peetits
      @peetits 4 года назад +25

      @@MADISONIAU yes she did die :(

    • @haleymillis
      @haleymillis 4 года назад +6

      muneca Ana1 me too 😔

  • @amadeusasmr3053
    @amadeusasmr3053 2 года назад +289

    She is so adorable. Thankful that her grandson recorded her wisdom and kindness.

    • @zsuzsamold
      @zsuzsamold 2 года назад +5

      She is lovely I just love her channel❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @miriambertram2448
      @miriambertram2448 2 года назад +5

      That family is so lucky that he did so.

    • @sherryllynnjones7077
      @sherryllynnjones7077 2 года назад +2

      Blessed to have had her the time you did. God bless you. Thank you for sharing!🙏❤️🙏👵

  • @turnerkatrina8
    @turnerkatrina8 2 года назад +491

    I’m a widow (since I was 39, I’m 46 now)with 2 kids, this is the kind of food I make for my kids. Simple food goes a long way. Everything is getting ridiculously expensive.

    • @suegeorge998
      @suegeorge998 2 года назад +30

      Sweetie it's gonna get worse. I don't see prices getting any better. Get what you can now.

    • @cugglymonster
      @cugglymonster 2 года назад +31

      Regular Fischer’s brand hotdogs are like $2.49 per pack now, but a couple of weeks ago Kroger had a sale and those hotdogs went to $1 per pack so I bought about 20 packs 🤦🏻‍♀️ normally I wouldn’t do that, but who knows how much more expensive things will get? Plus I have a 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter and they are both on a hotdog kick right now so it works out.
      One of my daughter’s favorite “meals” is just simple elbow macaroni with tomato sauce! I add a tad bit of hamburger sometimes, but she loves it both ways.

    • @rebeccahowie7234
      @rebeccahowie7234 2 года назад +35

      I became one at 33 with 3 kids, I’m 40 now… sending you much love and prayers ❤️ 🙏 yes prices are ridiculous!!!

    • @turnerkatrina8
      @turnerkatrina8 2 года назад +14

      @@rebeccahowie7234 thank you so much, love and prayers to you and your kids, too

    • @karynajabrail5035
      @karynajabrail5035 2 года назад +15

      @@turnerkatrina8 praying for you and your family.
      Pray for me and All of Us!!!!.
      Lord's Blessings

  • @jgellis15
    @jgellis15 4 года назад +798

    She is Nana to the whole world.....most of us are lucky enough to have someone like Nana in our past, and for me those memories are my most cherished and treasured. When I watch these videos, it takes me back to my own personal space.....and watching your Nana, puts me in mind of mine and in that moment we are all one human family. Thank you for sharing and giving us hope during this dark time. Greg in Texas

    • @juggamina1426
      @juggamina1426 4 года назад +10

      Yes exactly well said

    • @littlewitchleo
      @littlewitchleo 4 года назад +14

      Greg Ellis I miss my nana she passed a horrible death when I was 12 😣 but I was lucky enough that she taught me how to make home made tamales home made tortillas home made menudo and sooo much more home made Mexican/Hispanic food (I’m Hispanic/Pakistani )

    • @riverrat1149
      @riverrat1149 4 года назад +8

      Mine lived 96 years and she is the most cherished in my lifetime next to her son. She had. 7 sons and experienced the depression also. These are dark times but I believe the dark times bring out the best of people more than the bad. Cheers.

    • @DottyGale8
      @DottyGale8 4 года назад +2

      Linda in Texas agrees 100% with Greg in Texas. 😊

    • @Alpha_Purp
      @Alpha_Purp 4 года назад

      I sadly had nobody like this all they would tell me is how my mental health was just made up and that I’m just lazy and useless I’m glad they did though now I know that nobody really cares how I am and I guess I’m glad I got that memory of them instead of none at all

  • @DrCruel
    @DrCruel 2 года назад +90

    Two years ago this was a curiosity. Now it's a lifesaver. Thanks Nana Clara.

  • @dsodragon8152
    @dsodragon8152 4 года назад +1765

    Me in 2019 : Ah what a wholesome content. Such a sweet Grandma!!
    Me in 2020: *Furiously Scribbling Notes*

    • @vintagemeg33
      @vintagemeg33 4 года назад +33

      DSoDragon and that's no joke!!

    • @lafirmewina
      @lafirmewina 4 года назад +39

      Seriously! Times are hard right now

    • @crystalsomekat7172
      @crystalsomekat7172 4 года назад +77

      I used a macaroni Noodle cup, 1/2 can of tuna, + Peas n carrots for a meal! Clara would be proud 💕

    • @dsodragon8152
      @dsodragon8152 4 года назад +32

      yeah man I'm seriously considering making pasta daily....
      Although I'm not able to find peas locally very much in large quantities so I use tomatoes instead...
      And believe me pasta in tomatoes is good.

    • @dsodragon8152
      @dsodragon8152 4 года назад +6

      @@crystalsomekat7172 I made that except the tuna part....
      It's not available here.....
      Actually I've never even eaten it...

  • @Nettsinthewoods
    @Nettsinthewoods 3 года назад +756

    This is why this lady is 90 with all her teeth and marbles. You eat a simple diet every day, it might seem boring, but it’s very healthy. Having lost most of my work in this pandemic, I’m looking at these old recipes to make my funds go further. Thank you Clara xx

    • @TheSnerggly
      @TheSnerggly 3 года назад +85

      we scaled back when I lost my job, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruit and vegetables is all we ate for three months (rolled oats for breakfast) my grocery bill was next to nothing. 200.00 a month max.

    • @brightbite
      @brightbite 2 года назад +45

      @@TheSnerggly You'll live longer and be healthier on such foodstuffs.

    • @pamelagay3303
      @pamelagay3303 2 года назад +38

      My cousin is age 104 !!

    • @MsBizzyGurl
      @MsBizzyGurl 2 года назад +7

      You 'n me, both.

    • @athelwulfgalland
      @athelwulfgalland 2 года назад +36

      @@TheSnerggly The last two months we've been getting by barely via the skin of our teeth even with sticking to the same rotation of "budget meals" we had been for months prior. This forced us to cut almost all meat out of our diet and supplementing dishes with beans instead. We started experimenting with purely rice and bean meals earlier this month.
      Then this channel popped up in my recommended list. I can hardly wait to try some of these - though why did the inflation have to hit the grocery stores at the same time as the first frost of the year?! Dandelion salads could've gone a long way towards helping us out!

  • @devonjoseph8753
    @devonjoseph8753 2 года назад +103

    These Depression Era cooking videos are about to skyrocket in popularity

    • @dobazajr
      @dobazajr Год назад +7

      I tried her Poorman's meal and it was delicious. It's the one I cook for lunch when I struggle to think what to cook. It's easy to make and delicious.

    • @SimpleLifeAlways81
      @SimpleLifeAlways81 Год назад +1

      Poormans meal? I’ll check that out

    • @Wahinies
      @Wahinies Месяц назад

      ​@@dobazajris that the potato/hotdog one? Her videos are fascinating

    • @Asme1111-t8h
      @Asme1111-t8h Месяц назад

      I like her videos though it amazes me this isn't common sense cooking.

  • @stephenaulds2925
    @stephenaulds2925 4 года назад +1259

    This lady could tell me she's making a nuclear bomb, and I would likely ask if I could help.

    • @riverrat1149
      @riverrat1149 4 года назад +51

      And she would thank you.

    • @marysmith7765
      @marysmith7765 4 года назад +57

      Probably give you a snack, too

    • @addicted367
      @addicted367 4 года назад +18

      😂🤣

    • @misstinahamilton5714
      @misstinahamilton5714 4 года назад +26

      Lol- I'd be like "that sounds lovely - how can I help you? ."

    • @mattw4496
      @mattw4496 4 года назад +3

      @@misstinahamilton5714 😂

  • @yoyokum1483
    @yoyokum1483 2 года назад +358

    The more I watch these videos....I realize that I cook much like a Clara. My mother used to say, " We were so poor, that we didn't even know there was a depression going on"! ...Love you and Miss you Mom..😘 💕

    • @robinbaustian2669
      @robinbaustian2669 2 года назад +11

      Yes, please keep posting Clara's videos! I love her recipes and stories.
      Blessings and love to her family!

  • @notcrazy6288
    @notcrazy6288 Год назад +133

    This woman is inspirational. We're going through hard times, but she went through a lot worse, and still lived a long, happy and fulfilling life. And now, even after she left us, she's enriching the lives of others.

    • @brendafoster4712
      @brendafoster4712 Год назад +7

      I didn't know she passed away...very sad and always enjoyed watching her cook and her stories...so glad her grandson taped her cooking❤

  • @Juliana65
    @Juliana65 2 года назад +520

    I love listening to Clara's stories. Beats the heck out of what is being passed off as entertainment these days.

    • @ricosuave5120
      @ricosuave5120 2 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @mimibee626
      @mimibee626 2 года назад

      There are recipe channels EVERYWHERE.

    • @marciamorris6626
      @marciamorris6626 2 года назад

      For sure !

    • @ginapaton5459
      @ginapaton5459 2 года назад +1

      @@mimibee626 but not with stories like Clara's, obviously your too young to appreciate them!

  • @jameysummers1577
    @jameysummers1577 4 года назад +377

    My grandmother is declining fast. She is 87. I went to her house this Sunday and made sure that we made her tomato sauce. This batch will be the last of it forever and I wanted to make sure I didn't miss the chance to make it with her and save it for as long as I can.

    • @FlutePlayer777
      @FlutePlayer777 3 года назад +42

      How about write down the recipe so you can always keep it.

    • @brat46
      @brat46 3 года назад +28

      Canning tomato sauce is easy and it is a water bath. I do hope you wrote the recipe down, in one way if you did, then your grandma is still around. My grandma has been gone since 98', yet I still hear her voice when I make her recipes.

    • @Km-jl2cu
      @Km-jl2cu 3 года назад +26

      When you need her close by make her sauce and she will never be far from you..God bless you 🙏

    • @sarahburggraf907
      @sarahburggraf907 3 года назад +8

      Good grandma's are the best. I miss mine terribly. For me it's her fried cabbage that was so special. I think of her EVERY time i make it!

    • @jeffpagan7735
      @jeffpagan7735 3 года назад +14

      Dear Jamey,
      I hope you took note. To reproduce the taste for your kids.
      Interesting note, baccalao or salted cod is like a 2000+ year old recipe still eaten from Rome to Spain and Portugal to South America and the caribbean. I'm sure someone's mom came up with it. Her name is gone but we can taste it today. I hope grandmothers sauce lasts as long and is as prolific.🙂

  • @CaseysJonesMom
    @CaseysJonesMom 2 года назад +172

    When I was first married, things were extremely tight. My husband was trying to build our business .... I recall one day searching through couch cushions and drawers and in the corners of cabinets and I came up with $1.27. I walked to the store (Pathmark) and purchased 1 onion, 1 potato and a can of peas! (Of course I had ditalini pasta, a small amt of grated parm/reggiano, and a little olive oil ... how could I claim to be Italian if I didn't have the survival basics on hand) and Voila .... dinner was served!!
    I can also remember a super lean time when often on a Monday I'd make beef stew, and on Tuesday I'd make chicken soup.
    Come Wednesday.. I would thin out the stew, maybe add a chopped carrot, chop a celery stalk and I served beef vegetable soup...
    On Thursday, I'd just thicken the leftover chicken soup and add chunks of potatoes & carrots.
    Then I'd open a 24 cent can of biscuit dough and poof chicken pot pie!
    Come Friday, brown 1/2 lb of ground beef, add a can of peas, spaghetti and homemade tomato sauce. (Or macaroni and peas, or broccoli, or cauliflower, kidney beans, Garlic & Oil) Pasta, which I called macaroni back then was a life saver and a main staple!
    Saturday .... believe it or not often we had Lobster. (Our best friend & neighbor was a Lobster man & his family hated lobster .... 😂😄) You better believe I learned dozens of ways to make lobster!!
    Sunday was dinner at Mom & Grandma's which always garnered plenty of leftovers because my grandma never mastered the art of cooking for less than 15 people!
    Thanks for reading ... if you're actually still here.
    How is it that the times that were the hardest, the poorest, the most troubling when they were happening, are now the ones we look back on and miss?

    • @blackbinauralbeats
      @blackbinauralbeats 2 года назад +15

      What an ingenious way to stretch your meals. Thank you for sharing.

    • @missleader5262
      @missleader5262 2 года назад +3

      Omg did you actually just write " Waa Laa"???

    • @ricosuave5120
      @ricosuave5120 2 года назад +9

      I love decent, unpretentious people! Thanks for sharing your story and recipes!

    • @KrisTheSlayer
      @KrisTheSlayer 2 года назад +6

      It's "Voila".

    • @fleur7891
      @fleur7891 2 года назад +2

      I like to thin down stews, macoroni and cheese as well as other cassaroles into soups for leftovers too☺

  • @ShoSensei
    @ShoSensei 4 года назад +579

    "The depression was bad" those eyes on that precious face tells of the heartbreak and despair. This dear lady was definitely a survivor. She gives lots of tips with every one of her videos. God bless her heart. RIP.

    • @valeriemccutchen7738
      @valeriemccutchen7738 3 года назад +25

      I love this woman. How many people do you see that are so real, open, honest?! Love me some Clara!!

    • @elenaderoet4926
      @elenaderoet4926 3 года назад +28

      My grandma was about 10 years younger than Clara, but I remember her telling the story of how she was whipped with a belt for losing $0.10 on the way back home from the store. She said that more often than not they went without food for the whole day and went to bed hungry. The loss of a dime was devastating..... her eyes said the same thing.

    • @danacaro-herman3530
      @danacaro-herman3530 3 года назад +10

      @Gracist2. I disagree, for some reason it seems it was not easy financially but they made their way through. She never complains.

    • @ShoSensei
      @ShoSensei 2 года назад +21

      @@danacaro-herman3530 Not easy financially? Pretty sure it was way more than that and the survivors of that terrible time would be disagreeing with YOU. My grandmother lived through it and I can tell you she had that same look in her eyes when she talked about it. Oh no. It was much much more than "not easy financially."

    • @danacaro-herman3530
      @danacaro-herman3530 2 года назад +15

      @@ShoSensei Well brace yourself sir/ma"am because the Great Reset is coming and we'll both truly know alot worse. Good day, stay close to the Lord and God bless

  • @EbonyEnigma13
    @EbonyEnigma13 4 года назад +769

    My anxiety is through the roof and Clara's videos are so comforting to watch, especially during these terrible times. Thanks so much for keeping the channel going. 💜💜💜

    • @shannonsabo9150
      @shannonsabo9150 4 года назад +13

      MelaninMajikk13 exactly- me too. These are so relaxing! Hugs.

    • @DarleneYoungartist
      @DarleneYoungartist 4 года назад +15

      Me too. Clara gives me reassurance and comfort.

    • @cathycasuccio3227
      @cathycasuccio3227 4 года назад +27

      Hang in there....we will get thru this, just like Clara and our ancestors did during the great depression. remember, they had deadly sicknesses (measles, polio, flu, etc) back then too. it will make us more resilient and prove we are stronger than we think. and maybe she’ll look down at us, smile, and say ‘i showed you well’.

    • @shannonsabo9150
      @shannonsabo9150 4 года назад +11

      Cathy Casuccio that’s beautiful, and so true! 😘

    • @stormageddondarklordofall4733
      @stormageddondarklordofall4733 4 года назад +12

      definitely feeling the same, there is something powerful in simplicity and kindness, be safe, xx

  • @Silk.With.An.E
    @Silk.With.An.E 2 года назад +109

    My mom always cubed and diced her potatoes and onions over the pot just like miss Clara does. No cutting board needed!! I was always mesmerized watching my mom prepare food. She was a master at making gourmet meals with only butter, flour, salt and pepper.

    • @katrinagraham7615
      @katrinagraham7615 2 года назад +5

      I have 3 mandolins and a chopper but I still cut my veggies over my pot and/pan. It's easier, quicker and less dishes!

    • @Nurse-Grace
      @Nurse-Grace Год назад +1

      I feel like there's more accidents with cutting boards, you're more careful without out using a cutting board, in my opinion. My grandmothers always cooked like Clara too, and without board...a depression times trend perhaps, but I too don't use a board and it's 2022...another depression Era we are entering. Anyways, I love Clara's videos...I remember this year in 2007 when her videos first started playing on RUclips, I love them🥰

    • @victoriacrain7146
      @victoriacrain7146 Год назад +1

      My moms cubes things in hand. She did last year at 70.

  • @marybratton5514
    @marybratton5514 2 года назад +305

    My Grandma used to cut vegetables in the palm of her hand like that. Oh my goodness.

    • @caro136911
      @caro136911 2 года назад +15

      mine too ! and Clara even looks like my grandma did.
      Mine lived to 82 💜

    • @1000bwallace
      @1000bwallace 2 года назад +6

      Mine did also!!!

    • @Liz-in8lu
      @Liz-in8lu 2 года назад +5

      Mine as well!! 💜

    • @vanessatrapasso7849
      @vanessatrapasso7849 2 года назад +9

      My Mom did the same thing

    • @qatmeow
      @qatmeow 2 года назад +4

      mine does too. I'm trying to learn but I still get scared I will cut myself😅

  • @sharon94503
    @sharon94503 2 года назад +569

    The very real "it was hard" hits me every time...in 2021, too many people don't appreciate the lessons learned from the Great Depression.

    • @alisonmontana8895
      @alisonmontana8895 2 года назад +23

      They will. And it won't be long. My mom said they lived in a horse stall. My dad and her used to have what we kids called "poor contest." He would say: You could see the chickens under the house through the cracks between boards in the floor. And my mom would say: We didn't have any chickens, or a floor. We would blow out the lantern when the horse in the next stall whinnied. He would say: Ok you win.

    • @crazymad6942
      @crazymad6942 2 года назад +11

      We’re living in the nightmare now

    • @matronmalice9867
      @matronmalice9867 2 года назад +11

      they might find out what it was like all too soon

    • @karolinesmail489
      @karolinesmail489 2 года назад +3

      💯 agree with you

    • @karolinesmail489
      @karolinesmail489 2 года назад +3

      @@crazymad6942 so true it's starting to be yes

  • @rachelspellman5511
    @rachelspellman5511 Год назад +17

    My mom was born in 1927 , She always said a piece of bread with butter was a treat when she was a kid. My dad's mom died in 1935 and 7 of the 9 kids ended up in an orphanage. The struggle was real, thank you Clara for sharing Your recipes and your memories ❤ miss you 💔

  • @johnbarone8948
    @johnbarone8948 3 года назад +261

    She cuts the vegetables the same way my Mom and Grandma did, holding them in her hand, not on cutting board. Love her stories about the old times when people didn't have many things but we're happy regardless with what they did have.

    • @ms.j1160
      @ms.j1160 2 года назад +18

      Yes, I forgot about that detail. Plus her potato peeler and the curled linoleum lining the cupboard reminds me soooo much of my grandma's kitchen.

    • @paularobinson9354
      @paularobinson9354 2 года назад +9

      My Mom did the same thing!

    • @axxxingforanswers4648
      @axxxingforanswers4648 2 года назад +18

      Mine too....Clara's hands remind me so much of my Mom....she died in 2015 at 95 and was sharp as a tack til the end...she cooked just like Clara, and always said "you don't need all that fancy stuff they sell today to cook with!!!" She was right. She used that little paring knife, aluminum pots with lids with the little wooden knobs, and she did just fine. I miss Mom and Clara reminds me so much of how wonderful she was.....

    • @lesliehunt3841
      @lesliehunt3841 2 года назад +5

      I thought the exact same thing, my mother still cuts like that!

    • @YESHUAmyGODmySAVIOUR
      @YESHUAmyGODmySAVIOUR 2 года назад +9

      They didn't have many things, but had a lot more than us now....❤

  • @edithhelbert7613
    @edithhelbert7613 4 года назад +433

    My grandmother, who was about Clara’s age, always turned off her macaroni to let it cook in a closed pan. I never realized until Clara said so that it was to save money/gas.

    • @taleighshacinto33
      @taleighshacinto33 4 года назад +24

      Omg I understand now 😭 I miss my nona

    • @thegmanviews11
      @thegmanviews11 4 года назад +13

      Do the same thing - have been doing it for 20 years.

    • @franky4000
      @franky4000 4 года назад +19

      that is actually a fucking nice idea, think about it, my oven is electric, it takes, no shit, about 10 mins to boil a pot, + 10 mins to cook the pasta, they can cook by themselves when the water has boiled... Humans sometimes...

    • @penelopepitstop762
      @penelopepitstop762 4 года назад +30

      You can boil eggs the same way - once the water boils, cover and turn the stove off for 12-14 minutes.

    • @FumiyaSugawara
      @FumiyaSugawara 4 года назад +3

      I do the same thing

  • @princess3652
    @princess3652 2 года назад +95

    I’m so glad I found Clara’s RUclips channel. She is a walking history book and I love to hear the stories our valuable elderly have to tell.

    • @poodlemom5883
      @poodlemom5883 2 года назад

      😢 ruclips.net/video/-7ZjKl-d2Tc/видео.html

    • @joywilliams5565
      @joywilliams5565 2 года назад

      Same here. I am so glad I found her. She cooks much like my mom, even looks a little like her.

  • @bmedina1087
    @bmedina1087 3 года назад +227

    “Peas, potatoes and pasta. That’s it. You have a meal”
    Love the simplicity ❤️

    • @nonamesinenomine
      @nonamesinenomine 2 года назад +5

      Lol real simplicity is just the noodles and save the peas for another "meal" and the potatoes for another "meal"

    • @heresjohnny602
      @heresjohnny602 2 года назад +1

      @@nonamesinenomine Noodles and pasta aren't the same thing....noodles are Chinese and are water and flour with an acidic ingredient to give them bite before being cut, pasta is Italian and is traditionally rich in eggs and durum wheat semolina and is kneaded and extruded through a roller. Marco polo was inspired by the Chinese noodle but he didn't copy the product verbatim.

    • @koolaidman6251
      @koolaidman6251 2 года назад +7

      When I was in college I "discovered" rice with peas and soy sauce and thought I was some money saving genius LOL. It was cheap, filling, and tasty -- a nice contrast between the saltiness of the soy sauce and the sweetness of the peas. I used frozen peas instead of canned tho.

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 2 года назад +7

      The worthy onion never gets top billing!

    • @beteeho
      @beteeho 2 года назад +2

      With added olive oil onion, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and cheese

  • @karsia2242
    @karsia2242 4 года назад +917

    How can people dislike this? She was amazing!
    Edit: apparently there are youtube bots that can dislike random videos but anyone who is a real person must be some 9yr old that finds this stupid

    • @suNRze
      @suNRze 4 года назад +36

      Milk I absolutely agree. Shame on them

    • @JM-jt2zd
      @JM-jt2zd 4 года назад +12

      👍👍👍👍👍

    • @charliegirl3169
      @charliegirl3169 4 года назад +21

      Trolls 👹

    • @AlenaMcMahan
      @AlenaMcMahan 4 года назад +51

      They're just jealous they aren't as awesome as Clara. ❤️

    • @user-yh7br7oo4z
      @user-yh7br7oo4z 4 года назад +14

      I think they were kind of sad and were missing Clara so they accidentally clicked the dislike button.

  • @lyndamclaughlin3593
    @lyndamclaughlin3593 2 года назад +19

    Hi Clara...Pasta Piselli. My Italian parents made this ALL the time. Stella, my mom just passed at 100 yrs.old. I am 68. You bring fond memories from all of your cooking. You are wonderful!!!!!! Thank you
    For sharing yourself with us all! 🥰 Lynda

  • @suzanne296
    @suzanne296 4 года назад +341

    Clara gave hope ! In times like this there's no excuse to say there's nothing to eat.

    • @akiba1972
      @akiba1972 4 года назад +20

      Ikr I'm so thankful I have the ability and wherewithal to combine anything in the refrigerator to make a meal while some would turn their nose up

    • @heatherway25
      @heatherway25 4 года назад +1

      Touché, Suzanne. Take care and stay healthy.

    • @navyspook79
      @navyspook79 4 года назад +6

      I think we all can learn a lot from this wonderful soul. I had an aunt who was very similar to her. When I was growing up I would spend time with her and she made very simple meals and wouldn't wast anything. Her phrase was eat it or leave it. Over the next few years we all may be having to fix just simple stuff like Clara and have to eat it.

    • @texastea5686
      @texastea5686 4 года назад +2

      I cant stand when my kids tell me there's nothing to eat. Then I think about how many times I've said the same thing but I just go out and buy something =(
      But I remember when I was young we'd make do with what we had: eggs for dinner, a weiner cooked over a gas stove, refried beans in a tortilla, rice and pinto beans.... RIP Clara 🙏❤

    • @texastea5686
      @texastea5686 4 года назад +1

      @@akiba1972 ❤👍

  • @wwebb1
    @wwebb1 4 года назад +229

    When you watch Clara cook you can’t watch just one video it’s like an addiction. *RIP*

  • @cynthiashores57
    @cynthiashores57 2 года назад +33

    Clara is a "jewel"! Just bet she's missed by her family. She is a fountain of wisdom.

  • @georganna.2371
    @georganna.2371 4 года назад +281

    I love how she says it is nourishing. Back then if it filled the belly it was all you needed. Lots of starchy foods because they were cheap. Bless her she was amazing.

    • @opchick0597
      @opchick0597 4 года назад +21

      That's why many people lived to 90+ with not taking daily medications or vitamins because of meals like these. Very little obesity also, even though they ate alot of carbs.

    • @rosev.4463
      @rosev.4463 4 года назад +14

      As you watch more of her vids, you see that they didnt eat a lot of carbs--they didn't eat a lot of anything. It's just all they either could afford or that was available. Meat was just too expensive to have very often. And I agree with Opchick05, they lived longer and healthier because of it.

    • @ivan11h
      @ivan11h 4 года назад +2

      @@opchick0597 that's true she is skinny and of sound mind

    • @barbaraouimette7864
      @barbaraouimette7864 3 года назад +5

      @@opchick0597 plus people walked everywhere, just recently, due to lockdown my mom stopped walking to the corner store for milk and treats (they serve big but boring meals at the senior living home) and my mom is proof that folks lived longer she is still thin at 93 and keeps asking why she is living so long; I tell her it is because she insisted on feeding us nutritional food and she, herself drank those brewers yeast shakes daily.

    • @opchick0597
      @opchick0597 3 года назад

      @@barbaraouimette7864 very true

  • @CustomGrow420
    @CustomGrow420 2 года назад +209

    Everybody gonna be wishing they had this recipe soon God bless you

    • @AliciasKitchen7
      @AliciasKitchen7 2 года назад +5

      Agreed. It's important for people to know some basic cheap recipes.

  • @kathleendunham6122
    @kathleendunham6122 2 года назад +17

    I grew up eating pasta and peas. We sautéed onion and garlic in oil, added a can of peas. Mama always used ditalini pasta. Sprinkled with a little grated Parmesan. The best

  • @MicheleMJJ
    @MicheleMJJ 3 года назад +155

    My mom was one of thirteen children who grew up in the Depression. Back then you made good with what you had, I love this lady!

    • @jlongmasbartholomew
      @jlongmasbartholomew 2 года назад

      I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days. Yea, I make a record in the language of my father, which consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians.
      And I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it with mine own hand; and I make it according to my knowledge". 1 Nephi 1-3
      Hello friends, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The verses above are the first three verses in The Book of Mormon. I know this probably isn't the most ideal place to talk about religion but I really do want you to know that God loves you. You may not love Him or care about Him at all, but He still will continue to love you. You are a beloved son or daughter of God. He knows you personally and He truly and deeply desires for your happiness. He loves everyone who has every lived on this earth, with a perfect equal love regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, faith and values and beliefs. The Lord loves you more than you can think or comprehend. "He inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile" 2 Nephi. He is our loving, caring Heavenly Father. We are literally His children and creations. When we were in the womb, he knew about us" Jerimiah 4:5. He knitted us and we were created in His image.
      I testify to you that you and I are not a mistake. He knows the very moment when we stand and when we sit. He is familiar with all our ways and knows us personally who we are. The hairs on our very head are numbered. God loved us so much, He sent His Only Begotten Son for us, that we may be able to return and dwell in the presence of God again. The Lord has not forgotten about us even when it feels like He has. He will never forsake us. When we are happy, He and His angels rejoice alongside us. When we are sad, He heals us and lifts us up from our trials. He has always been there for us. He has always been our loving, compassionate Heavenly Father and God. Will we always be His children and people?
      I testify to you that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ. Both love you exceedingly and rejoice when you are happy. They both love you so much. They love you with a love unfeigned. They will never ever stop doing good unto you. I know that The Book of Mormon is true. "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost". Moroni 10:4 I promise and testify to you, that if you will read The Book of Mormon, ponder on its message and ask God if it is not true, you will come to know of its truthfulness, whether its true or not true.
      Remember my friends that God loves you with all his heart, might mind, soul and strength. He wants you to be happy. He knows what you are going through and dealing with right now. He desires for you to return back to Him. Unfortunately, He has been misrepresented and seen as a cruel and angry God who anticipates for us to slip and writes down every mistake we make waiting to punish us by those who do not know or know Him fully.
      My friends, God has stored many opportunities and blessings for you. He is incredibly eager and desires with all His heart to bless you abundantly. He wants you to live with Him again. He only wants the best for you and your well being. He wants to experience everlasting joy and indescribable happiness in this life and in the life to come. He wants you to partake of His goodness and come and follow Him. The Lord does not care how early or late you decide to come unto Him. I testify to you that if you have strayed and wondered off the path that there is hope in Jesus Christ, The Savior of the world. The Lord accepts those who come unto Him whether your early, late or just in time who desire to change. The Lord will accept you wholeheartedly and forgive you if you are willing to change. The Lord will welcome you and will always be ready to embrace you with open arms. The Lord will lift us up in our trials and use us to bless the lives of those around us if we are willing to change.
      If you desire to learn more, you are always welcome to visit comeuntochrist.org. There you will learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ and our core beliefs and values. If you have taken the time to read The Book of Mormon and this comment, thank you. It takes a huge leap of faith and a lot of courage to muster enough faith to read in the Book of Mormon and to believe in something in a personage that you may never see in this lifetime. Although we may not be able to see God and Jesus Christ in this life, I testify to you that they are real. They do truly exist. I promise you that if you will pray to know of their existence, you will come to know whether they exist or have been made up.
      You are my friends. The Lord loves you and despite all our weaknesses and shortcomings, he still loves us and will forgive us if we will humble ourselves before Him and diligently seek correction and do whatever is needed to repent.
      Remember that The Lord is always available to talk to through prayer 24/7. No question sounds too silly for Him. James wrote, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" James 1:5. If you must know whether or not something is true or evil and deceptive, you can always pray to God. He will help you know what the truth is and what is not the truth. He will never be too busy to talk to. He will give you strength you need to overcome and conquer your temptations and will give you the strength you need to endure through your trials and afflictions. Paul said that The Lord will not give you temptations that you cannot resist, but that in your temptations, He will provide a way for you to resist, overcome and conquer them. He will provide a way. He wants to bless you and reward you abundantly. The Lord knows you and will not forget you. You are loved. You are utterly amazing. You have incredible potential. You are not forgotten or ever will be forsaken. You are special. You are unique. You are one of a kind. You have been reserved for this time and The Lord needs you on His side.
      It simply would not be the same without you. That is just how much the Lord need you on His side.
      Thank you for your time.

  • @misstinahamilton5714
    @misstinahamilton5714 4 года назад +138

    "WE survived ." That's right - they were also thankful for what they had . What a lovely , precious woman .

  • @racheldechene6069
    @racheldechene6069 2 года назад +36

    With the revenue from RUclips, you should consider a scholarship fund in Clara's name to her hometown high school seniors that are entering a culinary program in college. Loved her videos! Watched them all more than once. :)

  • @caitlinzavist5660
    @caitlinzavist5660 4 года назад +344

    The look in her eyes when she says certain things, like “we survived” and you can literally see her going back to that time. She’s given so many people hope with her videos and I feel so fortunate to have these videos to turn to for comfort, entertainment and awesome tips

    • @vipergtsmre
      @vipergtsmre 4 года назад +9

      She is the Grams of the world now, RIP Clara

    • @random1309
      @random1309 3 года назад +7

      Your words are so kind. Nice to hear someone speak kindly about another person. Blessings to you.

    • @dm7761
      @dm7761 3 года назад +4

      So beautifully said.....

    • @kristinaayala-baffi6319
      @kristinaayala-baffi6319 3 года назад +4

      such a beautiful observation 💕 these videos get me through so much...

  • @paulmartin4021
    @paulmartin4021 4 года назад +180

    I love you Miss Clara. Your family was blessed for having you and now your family is blessing us by sharing you with us.

  • @jlshel42
    @jlshel42 2 года назад +16

    Came for the pasta, stayed for the Prohibition story

  • @eDumke87
    @eDumke87 4 года назад +241

    I started watching these out of curiosity... Now I'm taking notes

    • @agamum1
      @agamum1 4 года назад +4

      Aleph Null ~ Clara and her grandson Christopher Cannucciari, published a cookbook called Clara’s Kitchen in 2009. It’s a treasure with photos and stories from her past!

    • @briarrose0203
      @briarrose0203 3 года назад

      Now I'm taking notes.... yeah me too! :)

    • @itzelavila1698
      @itzelavila1698 3 года назад +2

      @@agamum1 really!!? I hope copies are still out there I'll put it on my Christmas list this year.

  • @donkemp8151
    @donkemp8151 3 года назад +83

    My Mom was two years younger than Clara. I asked my Mom how bad the Depression was....she said “We were so poor, we didn’t know there was a depression.

    • @ms.hunter962
      @ms.hunter962 3 года назад +15

      My great grandfather was born in 1929 in the boonies of Alabama, and at some point he ended up in South Carolina . He said the same thing , and that being poor was all he had known. You wanna talk about a SMART man though, ingenuity and tenacity in spades. My mom was raised by my great grandparents and has said lately that a lot of their “depression habits” make a lot more sense since Covid.

  • @Dr.Fiendish
    @Dr.Fiendish 2 года назад +24

    Oh, I just discovered this marvellous lady and then I realise she has passed away. But how lucky to have such a wonderful person as your Grandma.

  • @candiceedwards8921
    @candiceedwards8921 4 года назад +123

    She just warms my heart! I'm a pediatric oncology nurse and when I'm having a rough night at work when I have a min I watch one of her videos and she just makes me smile. She seems like she was an amazing grandma! So glad to still be able to see her videos!

  • @candied.crabapples
    @candied.crabapples 4 года назад +321

    I often refer others to Clara’s videos - we are living like kings compared to the Great Depression!

    • @riverrat1149
      @riverrat1149 4 года назад +12

      Things we take for granted but it's not over yet.

    • @sparsh415
      @sparsh415 4 года назад +5

      @@riverrat1149 I agree,it`s only just started and who knows what the long term Economic effects will be.

    • @wearelimitless5443
      @wearelimitless5443 4 года назад +3

      My thoughts exactly. We all need perspective.

    • @philipfranklin8273
      @philipfranklin8273 4 года назад +5

      After our so-called politicians, lift the ban from our quarantine too early. will be heading back that way soon.

    • @alainapotaduh
      @alainapotaduh 4 года назад +1

      I have too, for years! When you become a mom, and join all the mom groups, there will always be that family that needs a little help. Even if I can't provide financial freedom, I can provide a tool to help someone get by. I miss Clara.

  • @lisamariesmith3610
    @lisamariesmith3610 Год назад +12

    Clara left us all a way to feed ourselves and our families from very little ingredients. What a gem she was I just love her. So kind and gracious through all the adversity she lived through. Pasta n peas rocks too!

  • @sandip.7968
    @sandip.7968 3 года назад +80

    How I wish I could've met this delightful lady in person when she was still living. What a gem!

  • @trayrose5441
    @trayrose5441 4 года назад +75

    4 months ago I was depressed ass hell, so I looked up on RUclips, ‘why am I depressed’ I came across this channel. I enjoyed it so much that I watched most of them, and my depression was gone. Only to cry my eyes out when finding out that this gift of god had passed. I never even met her and I want to sit down and have her tell me story’s about her life, what an amazing woman and nana, you live on in all of your fans and kids hearts. Also for any one who dislikes any of this channel. Know that nana Clara is sitting up in heaven forgiving you for your wrong doing because she is that much of an angle. 😢😢🤩👐🏻❤️❤️❤️

    • @valeriemccutchen7738
      @valeriemccutchen7738 3 года назад +4

      Awwwww. I just let my eyes drip.. You have told the world the truth
      .
      .

    • @DoeDoKu
      @DoeDoKu 3 года назад +2

      I recently found her in my depression too, this comment actually made me cry

  • @stevenkukene9970
    @stevenkukene9970 2 года назад +38

    Clara was a true treasure.

  • @michaelbarclay3631
    @michaelbarclay3631 3 года назад +180

    When I'm upset or just having a bad day, I watch these videos of Clara and it really calms me down.. RIP Clara

    • @BERRY_SODA1
      @BERRY_SODA1 2 года назад +6

      May she Rest In Peace

    • @jlongmasbartholomew
      @jlongmasbartholomew 2 года назад +1

      I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days. Yea, I make a record in the language of my father, which consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians.
      And I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it with mine own hand; and I make it according to my knowledge". 1 Nephi 1-3
      Hello friends, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The verses above are the first three verses in The Book of Mormon. I know this probably isn't the most ideal place to talk about religion but I really do want you to know that God loves you. You may not love Him or care about Him at all, but He still will continue to love you. You are a beloved son or daughter of God. He knows you personally and He truly and deeply desires for your happiness. He loves everyone who has every lived on this earth, with a perfect equal love regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, faith and values and beliefs. The Lord loves you more than you can think or comprehend. "He inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile" 2 Nephi. He is our loving, caring Heavenly Father. We are literally His children and creations. When we were in the womb, he knew about us" Jerimiah 4:5. He knitted us and we were created in His image.
      I testify to you that you and I are not a mistake. He knows the very moment when we stand and when we sit. He is familiar with all our ways and knows us personally who we are. The hairs on our very head are numbered. God loved us so much, He sent His Only Begotten Son for us, that we may be able to return and dwell in the presence of God again. The Lord has not forgotten about us even when it feels like He has. He will never forsake us. When we are happy, He and His angels rejoice alongside us. When we are sad, He heals us and lifts us up from our trials. He has always been there for us. He has always been our loving, compassionate Heavenly Father and God. Will we always be His children and people?
      I testify to you that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ. Both love you exceedingly and rejoice when you are happy. They both love you so much. They love you with a love unfeigned. They will never ever stop doing good unto you. I know that The Book of Mormon is true. "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost". Moroni 10:4 I promise and testify to you, that if you will read The Book of Mormon, ponder on its message and ask God if it is not true, you will come to know of its truthfulness, whether its true or not true.
      Remember my friends that God loves you with all his heart, might mind, soul and strength. He wants you to be happy. He knows what you are going through and dealing with right now. He desires for you to return back to Him. Unfortunately, He has been misrepresented and seen as a cruel and angry God who anticipates for us to slip and writes down every mistake we make waiting to punish us by those who do not know or know Him fully.
      My friends, God has stored many opportunities and blessings for you. He is incredibly eager and desires with all His heart to bless you abundantly. He wants you to live with Him again. He only wants the best for you and your well being. He wants to experience everlasting joy and indescribable happiness in this life and in the life to come. He wants you to partake of His goodness and come and follow Him. The Lord does not care how early or late you decide to come unto Him. I testify to you that if you have strayed and wondered off the path that there is hope in Jesus Christ, The Savior of the world. The Lord accepts those who come unto Him whether your early, late or just in time who desire to change. The Lord will accept you wholeheartedly and forgive you if you are willing to change. The Lord will welcome you and will always be ready to embrace you with open arms. The Lord will lift us up in our trials and use us to bless the lives of those around us if we are willing to change.
      If you desire to learn more, you are always welcome to visit comeuntochrist.org. There you will learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ and our core beliefs and values. If you have taken the time to read The Book of Mormon and this comment, thank you. It takes a huge leap of faith and a lot of courage to muster enough faith to read in the Book of Mormon and to believe in something in a personage that you may never see in this lifetime. Although we may not be able to see God and Jesus Christ in this life, I testify to you that they are real. They do truly exist. I promise you that if you will pray to know of their existence, you will come to know whether they exist or have been made up.
      You are my friends. The Lord loves you and despite all our weaknesses and shortcomings, he still loves us and will forgive us if we will humble ourselves before Him and diligently seek correction and do whatever is needed to repent.
      Remember that The Lord is always available to talk to through prayer 24/7. No question sounds too silly for Him. James wrote, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" James 1:5. If you must know whether or not something is true or evil and deceptive, you can always pray to God. He will help you know what the truth is and what is not the truth. He will never be too busy to talk to. He will give you strength you need to overcome and conquer your temptations and will give you the strength you need to endure through your trials and afflictions. Paul said that The Lord will not give you temptations that you cannot resist, but that in your temptations, He will provide a way for you to resist, overcome and conquer them. He will provide a way. He wants to bless you and reward you abundantly. The Lord knows you and will not forget you. You are loved. You are utterly amazing. You have incredible potential. You are not forgotten or ever will be forsaken. You are special. You are unique. You are one of a kind. You have been reserved for this time and The Lord needs you on His side.
      It simply would not be the same without you. That is just how much the Lord need you on His side.
      Thank you for your time.

    • @fritula6200
      @fritula6200 2 года назад

      Yes, just a brilliant comment.

  • @mindystiltner4483
    @mindystiltner4483 3 года назад +127

    At her age using the knife like she does, she knows what she’s doing, and she’s been doing it a long time! Love her💕

    • @stevewright4576
      @stevewright4576 2 года назад +6

      Actually, I was noticing her knives are really dull. Decades of cutting up potatoes and hotdogs I guess.

  • @halfrutter2226
    @halfrutter2226 2 года назад +9

    This lady is a treasure! Her videos live on and remind me of meals my grandma made and I still make. For this one, I use small shell macaroni because the kids love when a pea gets stuck inside the shells. 😄❤️❤️❤️

  • @amandamendoza9660
    @amandamendoza9660 2 года назад +307

    Thank you Clara! You're videos come in handy now that I need food stamps to feed my family. God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace Sweet Lady 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @RepentAndBelieve1437
      @RepentAndBelieve1437 2 года назад +9

      GOD Bless you and your family

    • @FlyRoni
      @FlyRoni 2 года назад +13

      💔💔♥️♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God bless everything is going to be fine.... just trust God...

    • @jojo212
      @jojo212 2 года назад +6

      I'm sorry ta hear. Just learned. I'm too late! just signed on! Darn!

    • @couturedeana
      @couturedeana 2 года назад +13

      Prices are getting ridiculous!

    • @fritula6200
      @fritula6200 2 года назад +8

      @@couturedeana same here in my country. Maybe there is a Depression coming. Prepare.

  • @cindylorusso3211
    @cindylorusso3211 3 года назад +213

    I just am crying! My 96 year old mama passed in February of 2020. I miss her so much. Clara just brings back all the simplicity and she is so heart warming! Bless her soul ❤️

    • @raquellambropoulos279
      @raquellambropoulos279 3 года назад +6

      Be glad you had her all those years many are denied that. She lived a long life and is now in paradise

    • @OICUR12
      @OICUR12 2 года назад +11

      My mother passed away 23 years ago today. You will think of her every day. And that's a good thing. One thing I've said more than anything during this plague pandemic horrific time is "I want my Mama" and I'm 60.

    • @donnabrooks1173
      @donnabrooks1173 2 года назад +6

      I am sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in July 2017 to COPD and my brother in June 2019 from pulmonary hypertension. I miss them very much. Mom would be 75 and my brother would be 56 now.

    • @topgunner1
      @topgunner1 2 года назад +1

      I know she was Cindy

    • @malkaringel7864
      @malkaringel7864 2 года назад +2

      @Cindy Lorusso I'm sorry for your loss. As noted below, she lived a long life & shared herself with you! I'm one that missed that luxury, as it's not a given. Hopefully these videos are helpful. Clara seems amazing!

  • @charlottemozingo1277
    @charlottemozingo1277 2 года назад +8

    My Dad was born in 1930 & he used to tell us stories similar to Clara’s. This is so precious! Many thanks to Clara’s grandson for preserving all of this!

  • @NeilRoy
    @NeilRoy 4 года назад +167

    When I first lived on my own and didn't have much money, I ate a lot of pasta. I like how you can mix just about anything with it and it is good. Tuna is a good thing to add which also goes well with veggies. Peas, tuna and pasta would be excellent.

    • @crystalsomekat7172
      @crystalsomekat7172 4 года назад +13

      I made the Peas, tuna, and pasta last night! So good!

    • @NeilRoy
      @NeilRoy 4 года назад +7

      @@crystalsomekat7172 Kraft dinner and tuna was always a quick favorite around here as well.

    • @cloooo_
      @cloooo_ 4 года назад +6

      Pasta, green pesto, little bit of mayonnaise, the pepper you grind lol, and crispy bacon, absolute heaven 🥰

    • @DarleneYoungartist
      @DarleneYoungartist 4 года назад +1

      @@crystalsomekat7172 I love that combo.

    • @DarleneYoungartist
      @DarleneYoungartist 4 года назад +1

      @@NeilRoy I love that combo. Comfort food.

  • @mishae1103
    @mishae1103 4 года назад +105

    I love how she says everything is good for you 😁

  • @grammashar9478
    @grammashar9478 Год назад +3

    She was amazing. When I can’t decide what to fix for supper I watch some of Clara’s videos and come up with something!! I would have loved to meet her.

  • @teresakryvenchuk6205
    @teresakryvenchuk6205 3 года назад +67

    I ordered her cook 📚. It has recipes, photos and little stories. I love it.

  • @alwaysbeingbelle4409
    @alwaysbeingbelle4409 4 года назад +96

    I love this woman. All of her dishes are “nourishing” to the soul when things were so hard. I bet it felt good to have a hot meal, no matter how simple.

  • @tritech
    @tritech 10 месяцев назад +3

    My great grandmother used to make this when I was sick as a kid. I still make it every now and then just to remember those days.

  • @l.c.h.queen.
    @l.c.h.queen. 4 года назад +86

    I love when she calls it “getting rosey” it’s so precious 🥰

    • @mamiebobb4173
      @mamiebobb4173 4 года назад +2

      LOL - I loved that! I'm pretty old myself but I think I'll 'adopt' that phrase. It was just so charming!

    • @ydoowj
      @ydoowj 4 года назад +1

      I've also adopted "getting rosy" when describing bread browning as it bakes. Perfect.

  • @Lamdennison
    @Lamdennison 4 года назад +106

    I love hearing Clara say "potatoes" because it sounds just like my grandmother who passed away in 2001. We never got her on video, so it's nice to hear that little reminder of how she sounded. It makes my heart smile. Thank you for sharing!

    • @valeriemccutchen7738
      @valeriemccutchen7738 3 года назад +1

      Was your Grandmother from the Midwest? Cuz I hear the accent.. It soothes me so much. Can't describe.. Sound like a wierdo. But the way she speaks is so damn close to my heart..

    • @Lamdennison
      @Lamdennison 3 года назад +1

      @@valeriemccutchen7738 Yes. She grew up in Cleveland, raised by a mother who primarily spoke Slovakian (she migrated to the U.S. at the turn of the century).

    • @briandfallon74
      @briandfallon74 3 года назад +2

      @@Lamdennison my Slovak grandmother had the same way of saying potatoes. She was born in Lakewood OH. Jidt a few streets from Cleveland

    • @likewow3804
      @likewow3804 2 года назад

      Pertatas

    • @augirl15
      @augirl15 2 года назад

      Same! And my mom and aunt say it the same way. 💜💜💜

  • @anonymousdude1994
    @anonymousdude1994 11 месяцев назад +6

    Her videos literally make me cry so hard. She’s just like my grandma. She’s a lot more bubbly, but it’s the same vibe

  • @MatthewCoast
    @MatthewCoast 4 года назад +562

    "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - Joseph Campbell

  • @ann.obrien5139
    @ann.obrien5139 3 года назад +36

    First time I’ve seen her videos, and reading everyone’s comments made my eyes tear up . Such a precious grandmother she would’ve been. RIP lovely lady .

  • @johnburgin7478
    @johnburgin7478 2 года назад +33

    I’m so glad someone told me about this channel. Brings back memories of my grandparents , great aunts and uncles

  • @bcaye
    @bcaye 4 года назад +51

    These kind of simple meals are what I grew up on. My single dad always tried to save a buck. I still love beans and rice, beans and cornbread, vegetable soup, mac and cheese with broccoli and cheap potpies over rice. Filling, fairly healthy and cheap.

    • @emilytustin4540
      @emilytustin4540 3 года назад +3

      I didn’t realize till I was older I also grew up like this with my dad as a single father and my little sister. We ordered pizza as a special occasion I remember it being such a treat. I make these simple cheap meals for myself now sometimes. I live alone and pay all my own bills and going thru the pandemic so it’s nice I’m already used to this kinda stuff.

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 3 года назад

      @@emilytustin4540,and potatoes. Our treat meal was tacos or a big pot of 'dad chili'. There could be anything in that!

  • @jesussaves6625
    @jesussaves6625 4 года назад +45

    "It's very tasty and it's good for you. What more can you ask for?"
    I think it's time for Clara merch. Maybe on a potholder or something. I'd buy!

  • @adamrios2910
    @adamrios2910 Год назад +4

    Clara ❤ I’m so glad to still have these videos to go back on and watch. Clara has always reminded me of my maternal grandmother.. the way she chopped the potatoes and onions in her hands is the way my grandmother would.

  • @nicsnewself
    @nicsnewself 4 года назад +151

    I love Clara! How can people dislike such a sweet woman 😡

    • @Brandon-wo2tz
      @Brandon-wo2tz 4 года назад +10

      Because some people are haters. It's a shame that some people can be that way. I don't like it either believe me.

    • @DarleneYoungartist
      @DarleneYoungartist 4 года назад +5

      They musta hit the wrong button by accident. IT's the only explanation.

    • @ericdowling9463
      @ericdowling9463 4 года назад +4

      I hate those people i know its a bad word to use but she was so sweet

  • @colleen7549
    @colleen7549 4 года назад +141

    *I had to laugh while listening to Clara's story about the bootleggers as I had a great uncle who was a part of that. The story goes that he was almost to his destination but ran out of gasoline and the back end of his car was full of bootleg. A car stopped to see if they could help when that driver noticed what my uncle was transporting. My uncle told the driver he'd be most grateful for a tow to the next town when the man spoke up and said that he was a(n off duty) cop and would be happy to tow him right to jail. I never knew what became of that uncle.*

  • @moladhdodhia164
    @moladhdodhia164 2 года назад +8

    Never would I have thought to combine peas and potatoes and pasta,I will now,she's an A+ Grandma, I wish I had a Grandma like her.

  • @kristinekemmer2363
    @kristinekemmer2363 4 года назад +142

    These videos are so relaxing to watch.

    • @kymbyrly
      @kymbyrly 4 года назад +6

      Seriously! Like the old days, sitting with my grandma in the kitchen!

    • @dunrossb
      @dunrossb 4 года назад +2

      I wouldn't call a video that can make a grown man cry relaxing

    • @youdroppedsomething4334
      @youdroppedsomething4334 4 года назад

      Dunross B ...

    • @deewesthill1358
      @deewesthill1358 3 года назад

      @@dunrossb Well, she is chopping onions!

  • @korndogsmom
    @korndogsmom 2 года назад +77

    Aww I am back in 2021 to say I miss you Clara! We need your wisdom more than ever now. Bless your family for keeping this going.

  • @sherrimiller987
    @sherrimiller987 Год назад +6

    Love her recipes and her life stories even more!!

  • @garym444
    @garym444 4 года назад +47

    Clara's legacy is all those of us including me who feel a lot better we knew her. her kindness and her life mattered.

  • @janetbrowning9089
    @janetbrowning9089 3 года назад +65

    I've made this dish so many times; when I first made it, I ate it for 3 days straight...lol It was very good & definitely will fill you up. It's a good dish for these times we are all experiencing now. I think her dishes & knowing how to & making your own bread, are definitely key things to know how to do, in order to feed your family right now. Times will get harder, even after COVID is gone; most likely we will go through more of a depression than we are in right now, so these things are so important to remember. Make good memories with your families too...you'll need them just as much as the food, to fill you all up. Some day, you will look back on these times & think of Clara & have your own stories to share with the next generation. Blessings to everyone!! RIP Clara...you are still so loved & missed!! Thank you too, Christopher too...you were so very insightful to have your Grandmother agree to being filmed, while she was cooking & telling her stories!!! 🙏💌💝🍲

  • @sarahfarrell8214
    @sarahfarrell8214 2 года назад +7

    I'm so sad Clara isn't with us anymore, but I love to watch her videos, she is such a beautiful woman!

  • @donnaferrier101
    @donnaferrier101 3 года назад +34

    Such a beautiful lady, loved hearing her talk about when she was young. God Bless you Clara♥️🙏

  • @chefsabbaa7896
    @chefsabbaa7896 4 года назад +85

    I. Is her so, I watched every tutorial she made the very year she passed. “Still love seeing them”

  • @kestrelwitch8714
    @kestrelwitch8714 Год назад +14

    Caramelizing the potatoes and onions is so incredibly smart and resourceful. And then deglazing with the pea brine brings up all of the brown bits. Must be very flavorful. Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing these stories and the fabulous cooking. 🤍

  • @cutepumpkin4744
    @cutepumpkin4744 4 года назад +177

    “My name is Clara. I’m 91 years old. Today we-“ (hits like button)

    • @msarzo
      @msarzo 4 месяца назад

      Get outta my skull! Lol

  • @ActuallyJozu
    @ActuallyJozu 4 года назад +49

    I love how she doesn't need a cutting board, everything is just cut right in the hand

    • @jmc2356
      @jmc2356 3 года назад +2

      My Grammy won’t use a cutting board either, I love mine, but we can still cook together in harmony even though I’m terrified she will slice open her palm!

    • @rooney3303
      @rooney3303 3 года назад +2

      I'm too terrified to cut vegetables in my hand. I NEED to use a cutting board.

    • @kristinakilby6798
      @kristinakilby6798 3 года назад +2

      Its how I was taught. I still do that. My husband yells at me. Telling me I'm gonna cut myself. Lol

    • @BamBabyBrenda
      @BamBabyBrenda 2 года назад

      Thats how my dad would cut things, freaked me out till he showed me how its done.

  • @lindaa.5740
    @lindaa.5740 Год назад +4

    It makes me so happy to see dear Clara cooking and reminiscing. She reminds me so much of my beloved Italian mama, who also grew up in the depression.

  • @robertsmith9397
    @robertsmith9397 3 года назад +100

    I love Clara's old school ways. We can learn so much from our seniors.

  • @SilverCymbal
    @SilverCymbal 4 года назад +732

    The only person who could thumbs down this must be pure evil. Undo those negatives!

    • @olchat2012
      @olchat2012 3 года назад +55

      Those who gave thumbs down to our grandma Clara, might already be suffering enough with their pathetic existence...

    • @mangot589
      @mangot589 3 года назад +7

      @Kent Skillet Of course. Somebody will feed them. Well, us, I guess.

    • @nasirb3914
      @nasirb3914 3 года назад +20

      @Kent Skillet liberals? Lol

    • @sunshinerythym
      @sunshinerythym 3 года назад +4

      Or just very sad!

    • @ENAIRAMA1
      @ENAIRAMA1 3 года назад +13

      Keto people!

  • @katbow5922
    @katbow5922 Год назад +4

    It is June 2023, I just recently found Clara 🌺...watching and listening to her comforts me, I really enjoy her company. I think Pasta and Peas sounds yummy and will be trying that this week. Thankyou for keeping this charming woman in all our lives. She's lovely.

  • @Gagazoot
    @Gagazoot 2 года назад +29

    Rest In Peace Sweet and funny Clara, your recipes and love and cooking videos live on❤️‼️

  • @GigiBellia
    @GigiBellia 4 года назад +81

    Rest in Peace to all the Nonnas - they taught many generations how to eat! My nonna made that too, (we called it paputs) me and my brother would fight because I preferred angle hair and he always wanted ditalini or tubettini. Some pecorino romano (locatelli) over that and omg, my mouth is watering thinking about it. Can of san marzano or even fresh tomatoes can be used.

    • @california_life9624
      @california_life9624 4 года назад

      ANGEL HAIR IDIOT

    • @tay2944
      @tay2944 4 года назад +2

      This is the most Italian paragraph I’ve ever seen

    • @tezzyteaspoon
      @tezzyteaspoon 4 года назад +1

      Gigi Bellia those are delicious ideas! My Nanna is still alive and she doesn’t cook or bake as much as she used to. I’m definitely grateful to all the curiosity I developed for the kitchen from her because I ended up with some very creative recipes that I’ll pass down to my nephews and godchildren. Sounds like you might have a library of family recipes as well.

    • @lovesallanimals9948
      @lovesallanimals9948 4 года назад +3

      @@california_life9624 it was probably a type o no reason to call names

  • @debiking5304
    @debiking5304 2 года назад +9

    What a wonderful woman. She reminds me of my own mom, very gentle. RIP Clara

  • @lovesalie
    @lovesalie 4 года назад +18

    I know how difficult it must have been to decide to keep putting up videos but I think they're so wonderful! Thank you for sharing Clara with us :)

  • @bumblebeethoughts9753
    @bumblebeethoughts9753 4 года назад +28

    My grandmother passed away before I was born and my mother died so young I have no recipes from the wise women of the family. So thank you so kindly from the bottom of my heart for sharing your wise woman with us!

  • @katbow5922
    @katbow5922 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love this channel and Clara. Peas and pasta sound great. Its March 2024 and I am watching this again . Thankyou Clara, 🕊️

  • @vegasbattleborn1594
    @vegasbattleborn1594 4 года назад +48

    Thanks Christopher for taking the time to share her with us.

  • @kenuber4766
    @kenuber4766 2 года назад +47

    Chris, your grandmother is a living history book. God bless her!!

  • @howiedewin3688
    @howiedewin3688 Год назад +8

    Enjoyed listening to my mother's stories about being a child in Racine during the depression. I still cringe at the thought of goose blood soup. She said it was that or go hungry. Absolutely nothing went to waste.

  • @mermaidcascade2876
    @mermaidcascade2876 4 года назад +66

    Thanks for bringing Clara back. She’s been missed.