Great Depression Cooking - Making Espresso with Sweet Crema

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  • Clara's Recipes: www.welcometoclaraskitchen.co...
    No one who knew Clara ever saw her drink a single glass of water. We all used to marvel how she would only drink coffee. She drank American coffee in the morning and Italian Espresso in the afternoon. Occasionally she would add a special sweet froth into the Espresso, a kind of Crema cheat for stovetop Espresso pots, and here's how she did it.
    This Video was filmed way back in 2010. Nana and I were just goofing around, making coffee, so we never thought to make it into an episode. It was nice to rediscover this recently and it brought so many fun memories of drinking Espresso with Nana. Hope you enjoy it too!
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  • @oli9426
    @oli9426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2777

    Is it odd to miss someone you’ve never met? Because.. I miss her so much...

    • @AD-rp8xw
      @AD-rp8xw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I miss her too!

    • @MaryTheresa1986
      @MaryTheresa1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same here!

    • @brooklynseder
      @brooklynseder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I love her so much

    • @Miss_NatashaO
      @Miss_NatashaO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same 😔

    • @samerinaa
      @samerinaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      But she’ll be right here forever

  • @minorchord
    @minorchord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4243

    I'm (gladly) surprised there's still unreleased content from her after all this time❤️

    • @branevans3705
      @branevans3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Me too!!

    • @faustinocorrea9924
      @faustinocorrea9924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      So happy they are tho.

    • @zuzaninha
      @zuzaninha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Right? It was one of the best news of 2020.. I am not joking

    • @Vee_H.
      @Vee_H. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Me too. Glad they are spreading the content out, for the years to come.

    • @Turandot29
      @Turandot29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Yes, Elias! I thought we had seen all of Clara’s videos! I am very happy to see this new footage from this marvelous woman.

  • @mademoisellechoko
    @mademoisellechoko ปีที่แล้ว +72

    In the last 3 days; I met Clara, drank lots of strong Italian style coffee, made the dandelion salad, the pepper and eggs and the delicious almond chocolate biscotti. All so very delicious… I now think of Clara every time I make myself a good strong coffee. Thanks for sharing Chris the wonderful life and spirit of your favourite person. She was indeed so wonderful.

    • @misosoup625
      @misosoup625 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Years ago i found her dandelion salad video and forgot to subscribe. I'm sad she's gone bit I'm so happy to have found her chanel again. She'll be remembered by so many people 🧡🧡

  • @AliciaNyblade
    @AliciaNyblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    "The first thing I love is my family. The second thing I love is my coffee."
    Okay, if a line of Clara merchandise is ever made, I want that on a coffee mug!

    • @jameslennon5000
      @jameslennon5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh that's very nice of you Alicia, how are you doing over there hope everything is perfectly going well with you ?

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed! 😁❤️

  • @MajesticWHOO
    @MajesticWHOO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1373

    An absolute legend of a women leaving us a gift from before her passing, for us to have in a terribly difficult holiday

    • @windys1269
      @windys1269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When did she pass??? Had no idea😔😔

    • @luannsims2159
      @luannsims2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@windys1269 I believe it was in 2013

    • @ATF_CA
      @ATF_CA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@windys1269 -- Back in 2013, according to the website from the description.

    • @RockinStacy
      @RockinStacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here's the video they did on her passing. th-cam.com/video/-7ZjKl-d2Tc/w-d-xo.html

    • @tostitofrito
      @tostitofrito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *gasp* nooooooo

  • @annmargaret1069
    @annmargaret1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1088

    Hello , its so good to see Clara and here her voice. I am 97 yrs old. We all miss this Lovely Lady so. Thank you Christopher Son for putting this out, its just been so wonderful to see her again. God Bless you and your family.

    • @donjuanjohn1998
      @donjuanjohn1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      God bless you ❤️😊🙏

    • @Sharon-qy8ml
      @Sharon-qy8ml 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I love hearing stories of "the olden days" as my grandfather used to call them. I loved hearing how he would have to walk down the railroad tracks after a train passed so he could collect any coal that fell off the train. He's been gone 27 years and I still think of him fondly every day. I wish more people would share their stories. 😊

    • @SneedsterSpeedster
      @SneedsterSpeedster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      God bless you as well, ma'am!

    • @edge2exotic746
      @edge2exotic746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      God bless you!😊

    • @FirstLast-uz6eq
      @FirstLast-uz6eq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      God bless!

  • @nicolesilvestre3883
    @nicolesilvestre3883 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Miss your mom. She was the sweetest on the internet. She is smiling down from Heaven. Love to rewatch her from time to time. Thank you

  • @Mia-bf5qt
    @Mia-bf5qt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    She makes me so happy when I’m sad or lonely. She is like a comfort character I’ve never had. I recently found her and has been a blessing watching these videos ever since. RIP beautiful soul

    • @Flufflesmom
      @Flufflesmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too

    • @ninabonis9045
      @ninabonis9045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too, so sweet old lady

    • @laniakeas92
      @laniakeas92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes. I wish I had grandparents like her..or even parents like her.
      My mother was abusive narcissist and my father was out of family even before I was born. Grandma died when I was 6 and grandpa never cared about me and my little brother.
      Seeing people like her makes me appreciate strong family ties, even when I'm not part of a family.

    • @chrono4998
      @chrono4998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laniakeas92 yeah, I really want to build a family of my own someday

    • @pamsego4926
      @pamsego4926 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laniakeas92, friend, sometimes we have to find a different family to love & loves us💗

  • @doxiemom95
    @doxiemom95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +871

    I just love this woman and wish I had known her.

    • @judycanales4767
      @judycanales4767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Reminds me so much of my Dad, but his family is Piedmontese

    • @dianejasinski593
      @dianejasinski593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too, she reminds me of my Grandma, my mom's mother who was Sicilian too

    • @francesmatthews2051
      @francesmatthews2051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reminds me of my aunt Maria

    • @beverlycrawley6100
      @beverlycrawley6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me to when I heard of her passing I cried

    • @zzizahacallar
      @zzizahacallar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She's a beautiful Grandmother to everyone whose theirs.

  • @DesertNebula
    @DesertNebula 3 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    "I should of given her the Sicilian eye" omg I'm laughing 🤣🧿🧿🧿

    • @-tlc-5080
      @-tlc-5080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      When she ran her fingers outward under her chin. I sooo felt that. Like a thousand middle fingers. She's so sassy. I Lurve Her!!

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      *should’ve

    • @reneekane9912
      @reneekane9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cracked up lol

    • @karou6969
      @karou6969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🧿 what the fuck is this omg

    • @MarkBakerA
      @MarkBakerA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now she sleeps wit 'da fishes

  • @Mistyeyez2024
    @Mistyeyez2024 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I'm 12 years old and I watched the Depression Breakfast video earlier and now I'm in love with this lady! I'm going to teach myself (with help!) to cook these recipes.

    • @vyoletrose3218
      @vyoletrose3218 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Way to be kid! Cooking is an awesome skill. I also love this lady and her recipes. She was a gem ✨

    • @Mistyeyez2024
      @Mistyeyez2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vyoletrose3218 Truly

    • @kasondaleigh
      @kasondaleigh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Mrs. Clara is wonderful!
      I’m so glad you discovered her,- learning to cook well is a skill that will always bring you joy. It’s also a good way to show you care about someone when you cook for them.
      I’m learning from her too,- food doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to be delicious.
      Enjoy your life ❤️

    • @Mistyeyez2024
      @Mistyeyez2024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kasondaleigh Thank you ❤️

    • @wonyoungsmoney
      @wonyoungsmoney 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too, and I was heartbroken I couldn't watch her channel when she was alive, as I was only two when she died :(

  • @koreanjesus8185
    @koreanjesus8185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "I always eat Maiale, and I'm still here!" That cracked me up so hard. What a priceless treasure of a lady. She reminds me so much of my German aunt, whom I miss so much.

    • @sr.6816
      @sr.6816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am German and first I laughed about Clara's response, just like you! Then my next thought was how rude and ignorant that was. I felt bad for Clara but she knew how to handle it for sure!
      I loved her statement about her mother-in-law when she had first met her.... I'm gonna have a hard time with that one...
      😂 Another Clara Classic!! I love her! 😊❤❤❤

  • @laurendallas253
    @laurendallas253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    I hope she found my grandma in heaven

    • @dianejasinski593
      @dianejasinski593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mine too, both sicillian

    • @Rose-Rae
      @Rose-Rae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Mine too. She's Mexican but boy she could cook. And she was born in 1916. Maybe they are all up there trading recipes. Lol

    • @alternity28
      @alternity28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Such a sweet comment 💖

    • @celiarunquist5247
      @celiarunquist5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same for my great grandma

    • @ingridmatthews6627
      @ingridmatthews6627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She's making her an espresso right now!!

  • @kimsrurallife8775
    @kimsrurallife8775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I’ve watched and rewatch Clara for yrs. It’s like my own grandma reaching out to me to say, “you can do this, I did.” Love you Clara ❤️

    • @annmargaret1069
      @annmargaret1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sweet Kimberly , just so sweet.

    • @tylerdale1680
      @tylerdale1680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello dear how are you doing over there?

  • @ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO
    @ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    To Clara's family: thank you for uploading new videos of your precious grandma/mother/aunt/great-grandma. She's such a joy to watch and for those of us who have followed this channel since the beginning and still enjoy her personality and advice I hope you know what a blessing she is to us still. Her legacy of wisdom, simplicity, and love of family lives on through your efforts.

    • @CoffeePlease.
      @CoffeePlease. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I’d like to second Shauna’s sentiment. We appreciate you. 💛

    • @kawaiinelson8419
      @kawaiinelson8419 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d like to 3rd All the love for Miss Clara& her beautiful legacy...her family & her love of making everyone smile!❤❤❤Thank you for all the wonderful lessons in life. ❤❤❤

    • @user-ut7of4lz1y
      @user-ut7of4lz1y 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you upload any new ones

  • @gilbertronquillo3835
    @gilbertronquillo3835 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I still come and watch these videos, Italian Ice, for this yucky hot weather.
    I cried when I found out of her passing, if she only knew how many people she touched with her amazing stories and kind spirit.

  • @summerangelmartinez5344
    @summerangelmartinez5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    The part at the end was hilarious. Her laughing hysterically was the highlight of my day. This really made my day better she always does! I really love her

  • @valeriestrickler6902
    @valeriestrickler6902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    My grandmother-Clara would always correct people when they referred to her as Italian. She was Sicilian and very proud of it. My grandmother also cooked "depression style". I love watching this special lady😍🥰

  • @bananabread6148
    @bananabread6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    The absolute nerve of those people refusing to eat the dish that Clara so thoughtfully made.

    • @AliciaNyblade
      @AliciaNyblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Right? I'd love to taste those breaded pork chops. All of Clara's recipes I've tried have been absolutely delicious. I can't believe people--especially her in-laws of all folks--would refuse to eat her meal. What's wrong with having pork in summer? It's delicious year-round.

    • @mustangsally5051
      @mustangsally5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AliciaNyblade yes...weren't they Italians???.. I miss those people..we have none here...it's too small a place for good Italian families...,❤

    • @catherineolivia1
      @catherineolivia1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally. Height of bad manners as my mother would say.

    • @aaronying4989
      @aaronying4989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      From what I read Italians have very long strict rules about food, eating and coffee. Probably difficult to get out of that. Especially for the older generations and their traditions.

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s how Italians (and many European countries) are, they’ll lay it on the line with you and tell you the truth. If they don’t want something, you’ll know it. It seems rude to us but i think that might just be how some people in those cultures are. Even though there’s the Italian saying “A caval donato non si guarda in bocca” which means don’t look a gifthorse in the mouth. Lol

  • @court7270
    @court7270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Coming back here as a 24 year old I still miss Clara, such a Lady. May she rest in peace 💕

  • @cloiecoon6216
    @cloiecoon6216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Awww I'm on the verge of tears i needed her today

  • @blupyxi5669
    @blupyxi5669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Yay, she came back. She must have seen how pathetic we still were with our coffee making skills.

  • @user-vs9ys3ve8d
    @user-vs9ys3ve8d ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I only know her by watching her on TH-cam. When I found out she passed away I cried. "She was the salt of the earth". Google that phrase. So many good stories and lived through anything and everything. Rest In Peace Clara. My June 2023 comment.

  • @MyNameIsPops
    @MyNameIsPops 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Isn't it so bizzare, that she started posting 14 years ago, old but young in spirit. Now, 2021, after she's passed on we still get to see her, hear her and learn from her. Seeing things like this, makes me realize, that I need to start doing this for my grandma. But 14 years!!! My God, how time has gone by.

  • @helljumpper
    @helljumpper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    "Thank you for listening." Wow that hits me. Clara was a woman with a lot of stories to tell, and I'm glad that we got the opportunity to listen to them.

  • @MyCatTookOverMyChannel
    @MyCatTookOverMyChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    The original grandma of TH-cam never left us.

  • @sherierodrigues1569
    @sherierodrigues1569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hot dang, I'm going out to buy the coffee pot and coffee today, because I'm thinking if Grandma was 94 and still drinking her strong coffee, its going to be my new coffee habit. If Grandma does it, so do I. Thank you to Grandma and most importantly Chris. Hugs. Sherie Rodrigues from Australia. You know, it is so lovely reliving Clara's life along with her. I have tears (of joy) watching.

  • @ThePatriotNurse
    @ThePatriotNurse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +875

    I love Miss Clara!

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @ThePatriotNurse May the Lord be with you. God bless you. Thank you for all of your content, and thank you for all that you do.

    • @harrys.truman5457
      @harrys.truman5457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well she’s dead.

    • @JulieR73
      @JulieR73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She’s cute!

    • @harrys.truman5457
      @harrys.truman5457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DeputyVanHalen5150 Don’t get me wrong. I love Clara, I just though that patriotnurse didn’t know. So go back to church and try a plead your buddy god to forgive you for mocking other religions.

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harrys.truman5457 LOL I wasn't mocking. Looks like you underwent a name change.

  • @justinm6143
    @justinm6143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    She was special. You don’t even need to meet her, you just know she’s a special woman.

  • @KittySkeed
    @KittySkeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +625

    I see Clara was making whipped coffee before the TikTok trend. What an ICON!

    • @LarianeCostaRamos
      @LarianeCostaRamos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep

    • @leechurchill1965
      @leechurchill1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh, the Chinese Communist Party doesn't have its finger on the pulse of Western culture after all. Glory be.

    • @KCCAT5
      @KCCAT5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      All things old are new again right?

    • @angelestevan1
      @angelestevan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@KCCAT5 yes and the youngers thinks that's they are the discovers

    • @angelestevan1
      @angelestevan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was a trendsetter i hope she can 👀 from above

  • @vogelvogeltje
    @vogelvogeltje 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    “I shoulda gave her the Sicilian eye” 😂😂 god I love her

  • @usspaul9422
    @usspaul9422 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I agree, she is sooooooooo my grandmother i never had. I remember the foods & physical items so well from my 1960's childhood. She has been a blessing even now after her passing.

  • @VRodz-11
    @VRodz-11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    "Don't go cheap on the coffee " 🤣
    Truer words never spoken!! 🥰

  • @rikkileeg.5792
    @rikkileeg.5792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    My boyfriend and I tried her "depression meal", The recipe that was hotdogs onions and potatoes all fried together. It was soooo good! Thank you for these videos. We love her so much.

    • @Minyadagniriel
      @Minyadagniriel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also made this, but had to adjust a little because I'm not a hot dog person. Try it with Polish Kielbasa!!! :D nom!

  • @kawaiinelson8419
    @kawaiinelson8419 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Miss Clara as long as you are on here, You will ALWAYS BE WITH US. WE LOVE YOU!! Happy birthday beautiful classic Miss Clara. ❤❤❤

  • @buddyduddyful
    @buddyduddyful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Imagine living through so much history, fascinating woman.

  • @krownzilla
    @krownzilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    "Don't go cheap on the coffee, because the stronger it is, the better it is." That is a solid principle to live by.

  • @mscarolynnigro
    @mscarolynnigro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Love you Nana. You remind me so of all my wonderful Italian aunts, great aunts and my grandmothers who sadly are also gone now. They don't make ladies like you anymore.

    • @branevans3705
      @branevans3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True that!

    • @annmargaret1069
      @annmargaret1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dear Carol, I red your comment abt Clara and I believe you are on to something there. I am 97 yrs old. I lived through the depression and I believe those years helped to define all of us during that time. And I mean in a good way. They were very hard years, watching our parents struggle so hard for just alittle. It was painful at times. We learned to respect and appreciate everything. We used and used up everything and if we could get just abit more out of it we used it again then if we just had to throw it away we did it with reservations. I believe we are headed for those times again. Claras recipes I believe are going to save many peoples lives. The information she shared is going to have alot of value. So I hope you all watch Clara and learn, because its coming again. God Bless you and your family. Ann

  • @light9623
    @light9623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I love watching this show when I'm sad. She makes me smile plus I learn something! God bless Clara for making this world a better place while we were blessed enough to have such a wonderful human being ❤

  • @franksmith3795
    @franksmith3795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I wish there was a "LOVE" button on these videos. I fell in love with Clara during the very first time I watched one of her video's. God rest her soul.

  • @KristiChan1
    @KristiChan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    "I don't know what I'd do without coffee."
    Same, girl, same.

  • @willowsverge3046
    @willowsverge3046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I cant wait! Its like finding the first gift under the tree days before Christmas! 😳🥰🙂👍🙏🏻

  • @stephikarolyi8706
    @stephikarolyi8706 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Each time I make this in the morning I make a toast to the life of beautiful Clara and how much she's helped people with her recipes and stories. I am grateful for her and may God rest her soul.

  • @jessiefrye3045
    @jessiefrye3045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    College kids ate on pennies because of Clara and her recipes.
    We need her now. Our economy is in the tank. Literally.
    We gotta get back to basics now.... the very basics of basics.

    • @mysteryworld8170
      @mysteryworld8170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes exactly!

    • @jessica_jam4386
      @jessica_jam4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She reminds me so much of my grandma. She died in 2010 at the age of 92. She talked about the Great Depression too and never wanted to waste food, and loved her black coffee. Watching Mrs Clara is like getting to spend time with my grandma again, even for just a few minutes ❤️

    • @Qplus-tc5hh
      @Qplus-tc5hh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watching to see how they stretched a small amount to feed a family. We're in a recession here in America, and its gonna get worse before it gets better. I really like her stories and recipes from the past.

    • @genespell4340
      @genespell4340 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Qplus-tc5hh I am not about to start an argument on this channel of all channels but we were not in a recession one year ago or three years ago. Inflation is high but that is caused by shameless greedy corporations. I have been doing very well in spite of the inflation as have many of the people I talk to. You may need to examine your expense and extracurricular activities spending. They can make you worse off than you should be.

  • @pandagal9805
    @pandagal9805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1036

    When i found out that she had passed on i actually began crying, idk, she just seems like such an amazing woman
    (Edit: guys please stop fighting in the comments, i was just trying to talk about this woman. Why are people arguing here? Please have some kind of decency)

    • @gracereeves7803
      @gracereeves7803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I bawled my eyes out too. 😭

    • @emilynicole6104
      @emilynicole6104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@gracereeves7803 when did she pass? I feel sad now

    • @rohinikamath3472
      @rohinikamath3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@emilynicole6104 I googled it, and she had passed in 2013

    • @Ventro_Devientro
      @Ventro_Devientro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@emilynicole6104 you can see it in the about page

    • @decco9049
      @decco9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aw boohoo cry about it more

  • @ocdstories3854
    @ocdstories3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Clara seems like she was such a kind soul. As much as I love her cooking tips, it's the stories she tells that really interest me. I wish there were more videos of her just telling stories

  • @cookingwithunclejoe30
    @cookingwithunclejoe30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I love this woman and her positive attitude. I wish we had her now during the pandemic.

    • @Qplus-tc5hh
      @Qplus-tc5hh ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We're in a recession, with high inflation in America, and it's getting worse.

    • @fortysomethingbadgirls2173
      @fortysomethingbadgirls2173 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watching her now because of the high inflation! Nothing like having a solid pro giving us survival tips and recipes!

  • @damienmorrow912
    @damienmorrow912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Oh my god. I just stumbled upon this channel and was so excited and now I'm so sad and her telling her life stories makes me tear up. Such a sweet sweet lady. So glad she's immortalized her to be beloved forever.

  • @aurumtenebris
    @aurumtenebris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The grandma of all of us

  • @katrabbit
    @katrabbit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This warms my heart to see another video. I found this channel 4 years ago and I've loved it ever since.
    My godmothers name was Clara, too.

  • @coloradopackratprepper
    @coloradopackratprepper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I hope her son never takes the videos down!!!! We all can learn so much from her still!!!!!💞💞💞💞🐈🐈🐈🐈

  • @michholl2
    @michholl2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My son and his gf and I just enjoyed our first cup of “Clara’s coffee” (complete with crema) in our new Italian percolater. Thankful for these precious videos...helping us make pandemic memories!

    • @tylerdale1680
      @tylerdale1680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello dear how are you doing over there?

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What brand/where did you get your percolator? Also, do you know what brand of coffee she used? Or do you have one you recommend?

    • @luisamolent6144
      @luisamolent6144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scoobydadog246 She used Illy coffee (a very good Italian coffee). The percolator (or Moka as we say in Italy) is a Bialetti, 4 cups I think, looking at the size of it. (The smaller is a 1 cup Moka, then 2, 3, 4, 6, 8...) The best. Every Italian house has at least one Bialetti Moka

  • @branevans3705
    @branevans3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Such a precious lady-smart and funny as well.

  • @dominiquebrodoteau5135
    @dominiquebrodoteau5135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Clara, we are witnessing another depression. Thanks for calling on us at this hour. :)

  • @lauralutz4538
    @lauralutz4538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I recently found this channel. I’m very sad to learn that, Clara passed away in 2013, so long ago. I love her videos, She was a special Lady. I look forward to the unreleased material. Clara’s recipes are good & her stories even better. 🌸🙏

  • @imapip6313
    @imapip6313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love going back time to time and rewatching. Thank You for keeping the channel up

  • @MsPdog1
    @MsPdog1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Clara has a little gangster in her! Love her and miss her.

  • @HollyLiana
    @HollyLiana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    So happy to see Clara... I was missing my Noni something awful this week!! Thank you Clara's grandson; for adding some cheer to this dreary season by posting this today.

    • @deborahcagle3753
      @deborahcagle3753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I miss my Nonnie too! Never heard anyone else call their grandmother that as well.

  • @antonioleonardodevincenti1318
    @antonioleonardodevincenti1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I discover this channel today.. she was so cute..
    I hope she’s in peace now..
    A program like this in tv would be great..😪
    Greetings from Italy 👋🏻☺️ 🇮🇹

  • @vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528
    @vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    OMG! I was just talking about Clara with my mom yesterday, and I mentioned that it was so sad she had passed away and that it had made me sad back then when I found out. Now without even being subscribed to her with this new channel of mine- it popped up as a recommendation... I'm so happy to watch her and subscribe again:)!🙏💕

  • @sophianaqvi3697
    @sophianaqvi3697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    So nice to see this channel has continued to grow and after randomly seeing Clara on my suggestion I'm seeing other youtubers I follow, and their old videos where they replicate Clara's videos.. I can't believe so many people know her. She is more famous after death. . May she rest in peace. She just has that vibe that gives off cool gran. ✌️❤️

    • @branevans3705
      @branevans3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IKR?

    • @Margar02
      @Margar02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do you watch EmmyMadeInJapan? She has done Clara's recipes before!

    • @momentsformoms9467
      @momentsformoms9467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Margar02 I used to watch her,I like her videos

    • @sophianaqvi3697
      @sophianaqvi3697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Margar02 ahaha lol that is exactly what I meant. The poor man feast right?

  • @MaryTheresa1986
    @MaryTheresa1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "The first thing I love is my family. The second thing I love is coffee."
    We love *you*, Clara! 🥰😍❤❤☕☕

  • @SaintLouiegal2010
    @SaintLouiegal2010 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Much respect for this woman she reminds me of my grandma who was born in 1929 she taught me wisdom, how to cook, we also come from a Sicilian family so I really enjoy watching these videos of Clara. Wish I would’ve documented something like this from her. What strikes me is watching another video “the poor man’s meal” specifically she said she had to quit high school couldn’t afford socks just breaks my heart hearing that. Damn. Times were really hard a big contrast to the generation in today’s society. Also mentioning the baby boomers here for my dad. Times were so different then.

  • @Hooftimmer
    @Hooftimmer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    “I should’ve given her the Sicilian Eye”
    Yes, but you’re too classy for that Clara.
    We miss you.

  • @SarahM-lw2gd
    @SarahM-lw2gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I'm dealing with lots of mental health issues right now, but Clara inspires me to take care of myself with good, nutritious food. I just made her pasta sauce and pizza, and they're delicious. Thank you so much, Clara, and to her son for releasing this extra content.

    • @amieweymouth992
      @amieweymouth992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hang in there! ❤️❤️🙏

    • @sadie4538
      @sadie4538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hope you're doing better! God bless you.

    • @danielthorne8135
      @danielthorne8135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll be fine, just be patient. 😁

    • @SarahM-lw2gd
      @SarahM-lw2gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amieweymouth992 Thank you so much!

    • @SarahM-lw2gd
      @SarahM-lw2gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sadie4538 Thank you. I am doing better♥️

  • @kathyh857
    @kathyh857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love hearing her laugh! That was a great story about being seated to drink her coffee

    • @BB.halo_heir
      @BB.halo_heir 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why was she insulted? I didn't quite understand that part.

    • @kathyh857
      @kathyh857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BB.halo_heir I think it was where she was seated...that was a different day and where you were seated meant something I think but I am just guessing to...

    • @BB.halo_heir
      @BB.halo_heir 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kathyh857 yes, maybe that was it. Thank you 😊

  • @ATeamFan007
    @ATeamFan007 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best thing about TH-cam, even after she is gone we can still learn from her, still laugh with her and still eat/drink delicious affordable meals thanks to this amazing woman!

  • @vintaqe_vibez5978
    @vintaqe_vibez5978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I got my reminder set! She's the only one I've waited for to watch a premier on TH-cam. I won't wait for anyone else. Lol

    • @joegrant5364
      @joegrant5364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same thing here, this video was my first reminder ever.
      Say hi to my grandma for me

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for still sharing your Grandmother with us. She is a breathe of fresh air. We miss her.

  • @Lord_trashcan
    @Lord_trashcan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I know that I am several years late, but I would like to say thank you. Thank you Clara, for sharing your stories with the world. And thank you, Christopher, for making that possible.

    • @marjoriecoey3418
      @marjoriecoey3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you to her family for sharing her. ❤️

  • @jamesholmberg
    @jamesholmberg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t get enough of Clara. She is priceless! Thank you.

  • @TheLittleBlueFly
    @TheLittleBlueFly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    This is such an enjoyable channel to watch! I find joy in keeping ways of the past alive. Thank you for sharing with us all!❤️

    • @xgiancanax1749
      @xgiancanax1749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clara was a class act her wit and wisdom I treasure she truly was part of the greatest generation

    • @MikeTyson0700
      @MikeTyson0700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello 👋 , i hope you’re safe over there? I am Pollack Sharman from Key West Florida and you where are you from if I may ask?

    • @MikeTyson0700
      @MikeTyson0700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity all over the world 🌍

    • @TheLittleBlueFly
      @TheLittleBlueFly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeTyson0700 I live in Northern Virginia.

    • @MikeTyson0700
      @MikeTyson0700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLittleBlueFly Nice place you live, how is the weather in Virginia?

  • @lucillerenaud8114
    @lucillerenaud8114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I love her, she's like my grandma. So sweet, but fiesty.

  • @destinyalexandria6658
    @destinyalexandria6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love her so much , she’s so comforting. Whenever I’m sad I watch Clara and think about her struggles during the depression and how I can use her inspiration as strength. Fly with the angels Clara . Your truly missed by lots ❤️

  • @shelbylou02
    @shelbylou02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Clara..."I dont know what I'd do without coffee."
    I can totally relate. ☕❤️

  • @raynabarker878
    @raynabarker878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Everytime I see Clara I smile. So I bought me an "OWL" 🦉Cookie Jar, just like hers. I fell in love with it and Clara.
    I wish I knew her, how blessed her family was to have her 🙏🏻💞

  • @wizardlyfiend5
    @wizardlyfiend5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    The guys that dropped a dislike should get no presents from Santa

    • @Pix3lPalace
      @Pix3lPalace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      u mean ur parents?

    • @wizardlyfiend5
      @wizardlyfiend5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Pix3lPalace what lol was that supposed to be an insult

    • @bethany311997
      @bethany311997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right? Who could dislike this wholesome content.

    • @terrietackett8964
      @terrietackett8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lump of coal !!

    • @terrietackett8964
      @terrietackett8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pix3lPalace That’s unnecessary...😡🤬

  • @DanHopkins-qj4es
    @DanHopkins-qj4es หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    People like her should be the best example for young people today a real world and a true wholesome person

  • @lydiaseritt6343
    @lydiaseritt6343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so glad I found you on here. I'm Italian fathers side but my mother has keep us away from him for years so I've never gotten to learn my heritage. Thank you so much for the real way to make good coffee

  • @MyLevel10Life
    @MyLevel10Life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This woman has brought me joy for so many years. ❤️🙏🏻

  • @sajohnson09
    @sajohnson09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    She had a damn fine memory, all these little tidbits of stories from her past have such good details. Also at 5:27 I had to laugh, I didn’t know people put cheese on their fish, I dont think I’ve ever seen that.

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Brandon Johnson McDonald's automatically puts cheese on their fillet o fish I believe. LOL! I think that it's really strange. I bet that Clara probably didn't eat fast food. I don't think that it's a good idea either. 😁

    • @tinajenkins8410
      @tinajenkins8410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I was in elementary school, they would do that. I hated the fish, and loved cheese. But, they'd ruin the cheese, putting it on top of the fish, made it yucky! 😄

    • @DeputyVanHalen5150
      @DeputyVanHalen5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tinajenkins8410 🤔😁🤣

  • @levinawalsh2015
    @levinawalsh2015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Clara. Coffee is Life. Love from Ireland. ☕☘💚.

  • @g.h.7661
    @g.h.7661 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The description & photo of her MIL was absolutely hilarious. God this woman was so funny, I am so in love with this channel! Long live Clara

  • @jul_minty1918
    @jul_minty1918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    She’s so calming to watch 💕. Im craving poor mans meal now!

    • @sarahnichols4253
      @sarahnichols4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! I'm going to make her egg drop soup for dinner🙂

    • @jul_minty1918
      @jul_minty1918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sarahnichols4253 I haven’t tried that one but it looks awesome.

    • @sarahnichols4253
      @sarahnichols4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jul_minty1918 It's really good! So simple and yet feels like a meal made with love from a grandma💞 I've made it quite a few times now😀

    • @cgfllagc84857
      @cgfllagc84857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is Poor Man’s Meal the one with the hot dogs? I made that not long ago, and my boyfriend loved it - he said it’s like comfort food! I should make it again for this week’s snowstorm.

    • @sarahnichols4253
      @sarahnichols4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cgfllagc84857 Yep, I haven't tried that one but watched the video and it looks good...I should try it😊

  • @sasharodriguez384
    @sasharodriguez384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We came for the recipes, we stayed for Clara ♥️♥️♥️

  • @violet2048
    @violet2048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first time I saw Clara was a long time ago, I was amazed at how she looked like my grandmother. She was always showing me how it was done during the depression. It left a real impression on me. Her childhood home was in Kentucky, and her family came from Germany. Her father built a hardware and lumber yard right after the Civil War. She used to tell me so many stories, I wish I had the forethought to write them down. I was just a kid, what did I know. At 74 these memories are a treasure that I do write down for my grandkids. Thank you to Clara's family for your recordings, they are a joy to watch.

  • @susanhewitt6359
    @susanhewitt6359 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had that exact coffee pot on a shelf for years, I'm taking it down and using it to make espresso, and I'll think of Clara when I drink it! RIP dear lady!

  • @leslieanderson7695
    @leslieanderson7695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I asked my husband for Clara’s cookbook for Christmas. Thank you for sharing these videos with us. They are very comforting to me.

  • @makyeebon
    @makyeebon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    words of wisdom: "Don't go cheap on the coffee".

  • @thewheelchairprepper8070
    @thewheelchairprepper8070 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found this wonderful and beautiful Lady’s TH-cam CHANNEL ABOUT 10 years ago and many years later I still enjoy rewatching her videos and reading here cooking book! It and her DVD and her book are still available at Walmart and Amazon today! Clara reminds me and many others of our Grandmothers and our MOMS! That a joy to watch her videos and read her cooking book!
    I KNOW THAT SHE CAN HEAR AND SEE HOW MUCH WE LOVE HER SHARING! R.I.P. CLARA🙏❤🙏
    PS TO HER GRANDSON…THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS WONDERFUL SERIES TOGETHER FOR US ALL…WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT TO OUR WORLD ESPECIALLY NOWADAYS…AND YES I BOUGHT BOTH OF HER VIDEOS AND HER BOOKS!👍🙏❤🙏

  • @Knappa22
    @Knappa22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Her mirth as she relates the story about the coffee bar at the end is so heartwarming - it makes me smile and giggle.

  • @marje8249
    @marje8249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I got one of these coffee pots as a gift this Christmas. I’ll make the coffee Clara’s way 😊 what a special lady.

    • @scoobydadog246
      @scoobydadog246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is it called? Do you know where it came from?

    • @ruthp1453
      @ruthp1453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just ordered mine... :)

    • @ruthp1453
      @ruthp1453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scoobydadog246 espresso stovetop coffee pot stainless, ebay

  • @tristana.8304
    @tristana.8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You won’t believe how big i smiled when i saw that you uploaded a new video of her. Rest in peace Clara! you’re legacy won’t be forgotten. ❤️

  • @caincosplays
    @caincosplays 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Heading into this recession, my country is taking it bad. Thank you Clara for helping me eat still.

  • @sukisuki22
    @sukisuki22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Made my day .. smiling and chuckling on Grandma’s memories

  • @amsteensberg1653
    @amsteensberg1653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you! This makes these strange times a bit more bearable.... We could all need a nonna these days.

  • @Ron707slim
    @Ron707slim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    CHRISTMAS ANGEL 👼

  • @sr.6816
    @sr.6816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just came across Claras videos a few month ago. Many, many thanks to her grandson for convincing her to make these treasure videos! I have been watching them over and over.
    Clara reminds me much of my German Oma. She passed away many years ago but I always remember the nice times we shared. I am in my 50's and live in the US. Back then, my Oma used to make baked apples, just like Clara. Soon when the weather gets colder, that will be a nice treat that I had forgotten about for many years!
    Today I went and bought a freah pack of espresso and made it just like Clara showed, with crema! ❤ Oh, it was so good! I watched Claras video and had my espresso with Clara in spirit! ❤😊
    Many thanks to the family for sharing lovely Clara with us! What an absolute joy it is to watch her! 😊

  • @CaptainBlaine
    @CaptainBlaine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    TH-cam’s algorithm introduced this lovely woman to me today and I am really glad of it! I got sad when I realized she had passed, but I hope you (channel owner/grandson) realize that keeping the channel going is still bringing people joy!
    Also, I got a moka pot about 2 years ago and I haven’t used anything else since. Even my French press, which used to be my favorite

  • @vanessathenessa
    @vanessathenessa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Her story of meeting her mother in law was so adorable! I love her stories!