Great Depression Cooking - Pasta & Peas - Higher Quality
2020 ж. 29 Сәу.
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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!
I hope Clara’s family understand just what a legacy she has left to countless strangers.
I hope Clara understood
I agree
Blessed❤🙌
Absolutely 🥺🥰❤️🙏
So appropriate in-these scary times
When seniors speak, listen closely, pearls of wisdom, lots of them. I still miss my grandma every day.
So true. These people survived doing what had to be done. Most folks today wouldn't make it. Too selfish.
And pearls of madness...not every old person is a Stella human being.
I love listening to seniors my neighbor is 92 love her stories.
Oh Lord, I miss both my grandmothers every single day.
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.
Just how she simply says, “The depression was bad” really hit me.
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.
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.
It was bad tho. Almost as bad as the depression of 2023-2048.
Yeah, its annoying how she is "depression this depression that", playing a fucking victim all the time. Youre fine, so quit whining already!
Ah, except that now she is dead, of course.
Two years ago this was a curiosity. Now it's a lifesaver. Thanks Nana Clara.
"But we survived" - those immortal words.
AemiliaJacobus Truth!
If we can learn from Nona Clara, we will, too!
@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.
Amen
Coming from an immortal person
I’ve never met this woman... yet I miss her.
muneca Ana1 I do too. The intro music always makes me tear up thinking of her
same
Wait, did she die?
@@MADISONIAU yes she did die :(
muneca Ana1 me too 😔
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 💔
These Depression Era cooking videos are about to skyrocket in popularity
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.
Poormans meal? I’ll check that out
This lady could tell me she's making a nuclear bomb, and I would likely ask if I could help.
And she would thank you.
Probably give you a snack, too
😂🤣
Lol- I'd be like "that sounds lovely - how can I help you? ."
@@misstinahamilton5714 😂
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
Yes exactly well said
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 )
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.
Linda in Texas agrees 100% with Greg in Texas. 😊
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
She is so adorable. Thankful that her grandson recorded her wisdom and kindness.
She is lovely I just love her channel❤️❤️❤️❤️
That family is so lucky that he did so.
Blessed to have had her the time you did. God bless you. Thank you for sharing!🙏❤️🙏👵
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.
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❤
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
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.
@@TheSnerggly You'll live longer and be healthier on such foodstuffs.
My cousin is age 104 !!
You 'n me, both.
@@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!
4 months ago I was depressed ass hell, so I looked up on KZhead, ‘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. 😢😢🤩👐🏻❤️❤️❤️
Awwwww. I just let my eyes drip.. You have told the world the truth . .
I recently found her in my depression too, this comment actually made me cry
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?
What an ingenious way to stretch your meals. Thank you for sharing.
Omg did you actually just write " Waa Laa"???
I love decent, unpretentious people! Thanks for sharing your story and recipes!
It's "Voila".
I like to thin down stews, macoroni and cheese as well as other cassaroles into soups for leftovers too☺
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.
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!
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 KZhead, I love them🥰
My moms cubes things in hand. She did last year at 70.
When I'm upset or just having a bad day, I watch these videos of Clara and it really calms me down.. RIP Clara
May she Rest In Peace
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.
Yes, just a brilliant comment.
“Peas, potatoes and pasta. That’s it. You have a meal” Love the simplicity ❤️
Lol real simplicity is just the noodles and save the peas for another "meal" and the potatoes for another "meal"
@@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.
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.
The worthy onion never gets top billing!
With added olive oil onion, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and cheese
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
I’m so glad I found Clara’s KZhead channel. She is a walking history book and I love to hear the stories our valuable elderly have to tell.
😢 kzhead.info/sun/YJuTmq-kZJZoh5s/bejne.html
Same here. I am so glad I found her. She cooks much like my mom, even looks a little like her.
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..😘 💕
Yes, please keep posting Clara's videos! I love her recipes and stories. Blessings and love to her family!
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. 💜💜💜
MelaninMajikk13 exactly- me too. These are so relaxing! Hugs.
Me too. Clara gives me reassurance and comfort.
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’.
Cathy Casuccio that’s beautiful, and so true! 😘
definitely feeling the same, there is something powerful in simplicity and kindness, be safe, xx
Came for the pasta, stayed for the Prohibition story
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!
"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.
I love this woman. How many people do you see that are so real, open, honest?! Love me some Clara!!
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.
@Gracist2. I disagree, for some reason it seems it was not easy financially but they made their way through. She never complains.
@@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."
@@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
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.
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.
We’re living in the nightmare now
they might find out what it was like all too soon
💯 agree with you
@@crazymad6942 so true it's starting to be yes
With the revenue from KZhead, 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. :)
I'm in 2023 but still have hard time not to cry every time she talks.
I love listening to Clara's stories. Beats the heck out of what is being passed off as entertainment these days.
Amen
There are recipe channels EVERYWHERE.
For sure !
@@mimibee626 but not with stories like Clara's, obviously your too young to appreciate them!
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!
Thank you for your service
Blessings to you!! 💜
Hello Candice
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.
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!
Hello Charlotte How are you doing today?
Me in 2019 : Ah what a wholesome content. Such a sweet Grandma!! Me in 2020: *Furiously Scribbling Notes*
DSoDragon and that's no joke!!
Seriously! Times are hard right now
I used a macaroni Noodle cup, 1/2 can of tuna, + Peas n carrots for a meal! Clara would be proud 💕
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.
@@crystalsomekat7172 I made that except the tuna part.... It's not available here..... Actually I've never even eaten it...
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.
Sweetie it's gonna get worse. I don't see prices getting any better. Get what you can now.
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.
I became one at 33 with 3 kids, I’m 40 now… sending you much love and prayers ❤️ 🙏 yes prices are ridiculous!!!
@@rebeccahowie7234 thank you so much, love and prayers to you and your kids, too
@@turnerkatrina8 praying for you and your family. Pray for me and All of Us!!!!. Lord's Blessings
Clara is a "jewel"! Just bet she's missed by her family. She is a fountain of wisdom.
Hello Cynthia How are you doing today?
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.
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!
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.
"WE survived ." That's right - they were also thankful for what they had . What a lovely , precious woman .
Love this channel and Clara. Peas and pasta sound great. Its March 2024 and I am watching this again . Thankyou Clara, 🕊️
My family has currently fallen on hard times and these recipes, specifically this one, has helped tremendously to feed us while also stretching what little pay we have. These videos are a blessing!
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
She is the Grams of the world now, RIP Clara
Your words are so kind. Nice to hear someone speak kindly about another person. Blessings to you.
So beautifully said.....
such a beautiful observation 💕 these videos get me through so much...
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.
How about write down the recipe so you can always keep it.
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.
When you need her close by make her sauce and she will never be far from you..God bless you 🙏
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!
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.🙂
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.
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
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.
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.
My Mom did the same thing!
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.....
I thought the exact same thing, my mother still cuts like that!
They didn't have many things, but had a lot more than us now....❤
“My name is Clara. I’m 91 years old. Today we-“ (hits like button)
Get outta my skull! Lol
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. 😄❤️❤️❤️
Hello Dear How are you doing today?
Such a precious video, heartwarming and comforting in so many ways.
I love you Miss Clara. Your family was blessed for having you and now your family is blessing us by sharing you with us.
Paul Martin I agree
Shr really gives us comfort in such stressful and uncertain times 😊
Paul Martin What a beautifully expressed comment
Yes
@@Loren8762 Thank you.
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
Milk I absolutely agree. Shame on them
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Trolls 👹
They're just jealous they aren't as awesome as Clara. ❤️
I think they were kind of sad and were missing Clara so they accidentally clicked the dislike button.
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.
I miss my grandmother sh lived through the depression and told me stories about how bad it was I used to watch her cook I sure do miss her.
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 ❤️
Be glad you had her all those years many are denied that. She lived a long life and is now in paradise
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.
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.
I know she was Cindy
@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!
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.
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.
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.
@@opchick0597 that's true she is skinny and of sound mind
@@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.
@@barbaraouimette7864 very true
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
Hello Kathleen How are you doing today?
I’m going through my own personal depression internally and externally. I feel so comforted by these simple meals. Thank you Clara ❤RIP
I started watching these out of curiosity... Now I'm taking notes
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!
Now I'm taking notes.... yeah me too! :)
@@agamum1 really!!? I hope copies are still out there I'll put it on my Christmas list this year.
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.
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.
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.
I'm 50 and watching her reminds me being a child watching my nanny and mom cooking together, great times.
Everybody gonna be wishing they had this recipe soon God bless you
Agreed. It's important for people to know some basic cheap recipes.
How I wish I could've met this delightful lady in person when she was still living. What a gem!
Clara was a doll. Thank you for keeping these videos up for us.
I just found this channel and it is a treasure. The lady reminds me of my late granny,whom I loved deeply. Lovely,lovely lady. Simple,elegant,lovely,humble :)
Hello Judy How are you doing today?
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💕
Actually, I was noticing her knives are really dull. Decades of cutting up potatoes and hotdogs I guess.
Clara gave hope ! In times like this there's no excuse to say there's nothing to eat.
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
Touché, Suzanne. Take care and stay healthy.
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.
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 🙏❤
@@akiba1972 ❤👍
I’m so glad someone told me about this channel. Brings back memories of my grandparents , great aunts and uncles
Love her recipes and her life stories even more!!
Hello Sherri How are you doing today?
When you watch Clara cook you can’t watch just one video it’s like an addiction. *RIP*
YES!! 😊
I discovered her videos over 18 months ago and have been watching them on my lunch breaks at work ever since. So comforting!
True
I totally agree. I start with one and half hour later I'm still watching. A calm seems to come over me.
Exactly!!!
My grandma used to make this for me. I want to cry. She was born in 1916. I miss her everyday. So happy I can make this again. Ty
What we need are more videos & history lessons today! 💕
Clara was a true treasure.
shes not dead, she is not was, she is
@@capsaicinkat7767but, sadly she is dead…
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.
Omg I understand now 😭 I miss my nona
Do the same thing - have been doing it for 20 years.
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...
You can boil eggs the same way - once the water boils, cover and turn the stove off for 12-14 minutes.
I do the same thing
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!
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..
@@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).
@@Lamdennison my Slovak grandmother had the same way of saying potatoes. She was born in Lakewood OH. Jidt a few streets from Cleveland
Pertatas
Same! And my mom and aunt say it the same way. 💜💜💜
I'm so sad Clara isn't with us anymore, but I love to watch her videos, she is such a beautiful woman!
Hello Sarah
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. 🤍
My Grandma used to cut vegetables in the palm of her hand like that. Oh my goodness.
mine too ! and Clara even looks like my grandma did. Mine lived to 82 💜
Mine did also!!!
Mine as well!! 💜
My Mom did the same thing
mine does too. I'm trying to learn but I still get scared I will cut myself😅
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.
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.
What a wonderful woman. She reminds me of my own mom, very gentle. RIP Clara
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 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
GOD Bless you and your family
💔💔♥️♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God bless everything is going to be fine.... just trust God...
I'm sorry ta hear. Just learned. I'm too late! just signed on! Darn!
Prices are getting ridiculous!
@@couturedeana same here in my country. Maybe there is a Depression coming. Prepare.
I ordered her cook 📚. It has recipes, photos and little stories. I love it.
I didn't know she had one.gonna get it.
Where did you order it?
I have watched her videos for years now 🥺 she gives me so much hope for what time we are living in now
She’s very sweet! I love her cooking everything looks delicious! We should thank God for the food we eat today.
I love when she calls it “getting rosey” it’s so precious 🥰
LOL - I loved that! I'm pretty old myself but I think I'll 'adopt' that phrase. It was just so charming!
I've also adopted "getting rosy" when describing bread browning as it bakes. Perfect.
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 :)
I watch Clara because she reminds me of my dear grandmother rip. ❤
Hello Clara, I'm 56 and a widow. I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your show. I had a big family and learned how to make something out of nothing, but you can never know too much no matter how old you get or how much experience you have. I think your wonderful. Thank you for your show . I will be trying your recipes as soon as I can. Much love and support. Jacqueline
I love how she cuts everything in her hand with no cutting board:) what an amazing lady.
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 .
Made this today! Being by myself and on a tight budget I love simplicity. Thanks Heavenly Clara❤
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.
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!
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!!! 🙏💌💝🍲
Yes, Thank-you Christopher!
GOD BLESS her. My 100 year old Daddy is a child of the Depression. He taught us, my Sister & myself, how to pinch the pennies, turn off lights, save as much for tomorrow as possible. Every Depression survivor is stronger than they were given credit for. Going days without a crust of bread. Standing in soup kitchen lines just to be turned away when the pots were empty. Many men signed up for the military to get daily ratios. Boot leg whiskey filled many stomachs. 'Rot-gut liquior, it was called.
When grandma says it’s good for you. It is good for you!
Thanks Christopher for taking the time to share her with us.
I often refer others to Clara’s videos - we are living like kings compared to the Great Depression!
Things we take for granted but it's not over yet.
@@riverrat1149 I agree,it`s only just started and who knows what the long term Economic effects will be.
My thoughts exactly. We all need perspective.
After our so-called politicians, lift the ban from our quarantine too early. will be heading back that way soon.
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.
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.
I am born in the early 1970’s and my grandparents lived through the depression. Looking back I realize how many of my favorite simple comfort meals were depression era based. Hot dogs & Potato & Eggs, Rice with milk and Sugar & Cinnamon for Breakfast, Grits with butter & sugar, Pasta & Bean soup, Coleslaw Sandwiches, Banana Bread and so many more. 😊