Great Depression Cooking Ep:7 – Poorman’s Feast
By Leighann on Jun 28, 2009 in Saving Money, What's Cooking?
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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 while listening to stories from the Great Depression.
To make this meal you need:
bag of lentils
water
1 cup rice
steak (you can get cheap cuts and slice them thin, then pound as thin as you can to get them tender and spread them out more)
lettuce/greens (anything you like or is cheap – if you’re really broke, use dandelion greens!)
olive oil
lemon
black pepper
salt
oregano
bread
Delicious!
I love you, I would love to see more of these. I can’t get enough of them.
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Julietjeske
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Thanks Clara. I love to hear your stories!!
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reese7866
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
I would definitely buy it!
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alphascorpii83
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
You are an excellent story teller. It’s funny how people from all walks of life, have their own stories, the meals they ate and how they lived. Thank you so much. I might try making this meal. I love lentils, I love rice, meat, salad and bread. So there you go.
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squincegoddess
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
what?! no more depression cooking videos?! boo
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roxycat79
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
she should do a depression cookbook
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robertjmassengale
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
This used to be a vegetarian cooking show but I guess that was only an accident, huh?
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peebeebaynut
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Does Clara ever use a chef’s knife?
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mooseythejuiceman
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Great video and stories Clara! Looks delicious. We are so spoiled. Nice ending.
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mike29571
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Wow, Another Great One! I Want To Make This Tonight!
She Is So Alive At 93, Incredible!
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sean9820
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Clara, God love you and thank you.
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cindyluwho58
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Very cool! Thanks Clara
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HomesteadProvocateur
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Hi, Clara. This is a good video. I don’t know how to cook a whole lot, but I can learn by watching. Thanks for posting this wonderful video.
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colorina1980
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Keep cooking Clara! You’re Lovely~
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Evyn545
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
lol i agree. i love these videos by clara but is it healthy to be making salad dressing with lemon thats been contaminated with raw beef? but either way shes awesome
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gardenofhoughts
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
ciao nonna Claraaaaaa!!!!! so nice to see you again
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cityzen86
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Great video.
A whole lot of cross-contamination going on here though.
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ejayerik
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Thank you Ms. Clara for taking the time to share these meals with us. They will help lots of people. God bless
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BLBMZ
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
God Bless You Clara! Your videos are amazing! Thank you!!!
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usafireandrescue
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Great ideas from someone who lived through the tough times,thank you maam!
Maybe a potluck dinner for friends and neighbors would prove to be quite useful.
In these tough times we need to keep our spirits up!
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WeCanAllGetAllong
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Thank You Clara for the Great Videos/stories/meals………..I always enjoy watching and listening to what you say. You bring happy memories to me of my grandmother:)
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maninnc
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
LOVE your videos! Thank you.
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manicbuyer
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
And God Bless you too Miss Clara!
Thank you so much for posting these wonderful video’s. I always watch them if I feel a little down and they never fail cheer me up. Its like being back in my Grandma’s kitchen. My husband and son’s LOVE peppers and eggs for breakfast and also the Poormans Meal for lunch. You are such a sweetheart and a great cook. Thank you so much.
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Sammiejam
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Thank you and God bless you, Clara!
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happybird123
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
This is great Clara! You remind me of my great grandma and that makes me happy! Also, I can make some decently cheap stuff for my family with these vids. Thanks!
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beadsintoelegance
| Feb 24, 2009 | Reply