Great Depression Cooking – Poorman’s Feast
July 29th, 2010 | 
Author: IMPORTANT: There have been a few requests concerning this video. The first is to notify people that when preparing lentils to check for stones. There should be a warning about this on the packaging of your lentils and please follow their instructions. The second item is a question about why Clara reuses the lemon from the marinade. It has long been known that citric acid (in this case a lemon) is nature’s anti-bacterial agent. Today it is more commonly known as produce wash or FIT (Fruit and Vegetable Wash). There are many studies out today that consider FIT a more successful anti-bacterial agent than chlorine dioxide (which is produced chemically rather than naturally). Many cultures continue to use the citric acid from lemons and limes to cleanse meat and fish as this marinade does. Clara cooks quite responsibly and always uses the freshest meats and fish when preparing her meals. You must always cook any meal at any time at your own risk. Clara is only providing you with lessons she has learned and she has lived to a ripe old age. If you are nervous about her tips then just enjoy the videos for the historical value. If you are curious about the science behind citric acid you can find many articles online as well as this one here: www.upi.com Thanks again for your concern and enjoy the show. 93 year old 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 …
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25 Responses to “Great Depression Cooking – Poorman’s Feast”
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very interesting looks delicious with the way our economy is this kind of meal it would really help provide my family with a healthy meal in tough times thanks Clara
thats it, im subing! these videos are just too cool. thanks for sharing.
I love this! You remind me of my grandmother so much! She wouild cook and tell us stories about the Depression and would cook us meals from then!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Many blessings from my house to you!!!!
This lady is awesome! if anyone has a problem with the cross-contamination…to them I say “give me a break”! every second person in the US eat their meat rare of medium rare..that is same as eating the meat RAW cuz all the meat juice is there too! Its like saying I wanna use anti bacterial spray on my counters..but u won’t wash hands after using bathroom! that is so hypocritical!!!
i can’t help but tear up when i watch your videos, I’m 18 and a mother of a 3year old, i wish i can raise him to be as humble as you are. We are too spoiled and ungrateful these days. The world needs many of you!! You really made me think, I’ll be changing the way i do things for sure from now on. God bless you Clara! Your food looks so delicious!!!
That’s the heart and soul of the USA, God bless you Ms. Clara for keeping this tradition alive and sharing with the world.
Clara.. YOU are Home! To my Family WE I LOVE YOU… Theresa
clara, thank you so much for making all these videos and showing everyone out there how to make the most of what they have.
So enjoyable…. We are so spoiled in today’s times, we need reminders to show us how hard life has been for others in the past. Thank you, Clara. Looks delicious by the way.
i eat worse food than this..so i WISH i could have this
Im so addicted to watching these videos. Please keep the great videos coming! This has showed me so many great tips to make a meal on a low budget. Im even going to try to bake my own bread soon! Thanks so much for keeping the historical and helpful information alive!
amazing videos, please make more… good health and long live!
I love this woman!!
I would love to sit and eat a dinner with Clara. She is so amazing.
@TheUltimateZeldaGurl If this is so-called poor mans food I am with you, I would rather live in the 30s during the Great Depression than today’s society with Americans always on the run, eating left overs for dinner and McDonald’s for lunch I would eat Mrs. Clara’s food with a big smile on my face.
she’s so sweet and still willing to guide! RESPECT!
Thank you Clara. I could sit and watch you all day…. I love your stories.
I just love this woman!
What a wonderful woman, bless you Clara!
What a wonderful lady.
Learn so much from this wonderful woman on so many levels.. not just the great meals!!!
Clara rocks.
Miss Clara, you are wonderful! Learn so much from you.
For a ninety-three year old she certainly spends a lot of time on her feet!
This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.