Clara’s Poorman’s Meal is one of my favorite dishes. It was the reason we began this channel. I could never remember just how Nana made it, and being a visual person, what better way to have the recipe than as a video.
This is a higher resolution version of Clara’s Poorman’s Meal video. It was shot in SD and now up-resed to HD. Not perfect, but a big improvement from the 2007 YouTube standard of 144p!
This was the very first meal we filmed for her show. We’ll leave up the original and enjoy this one for improved clarity as well as a new ending message from Clara.
I recently rediscovered the original tape, dated April 10, 2007, just days away from its thirteenth anniversary. On June 2007 I posted it as the 4th video of our initial posts (saving the best for last, of course). At the time there were very few concept YouTube channels and it wasn’t yet owned by Google.
As a filmmaker, I tried convincing TV studios that this was a great show idea. I was told that there wasn’t really an appetite for a cooking show about the history of the Great Depression, hosted by an unknown 91 year old Grandmother.
I saw YouTube as a place I could make the show anyway and let people decide for themselves if they wanted to learn meals from the Depression and meet my amazing Grandmother. And you did decide. Thanks for watching and I’ll try to continue to share Clara and her incredible cooking as best I can.
My grandma makes this for me and my cousins when we go over there sometimes. Sometimes we even get her family famous banana pudding! it’s my favorite meal of all time and I don’t know what i’d do without it.
Had some hot dogs leftover from a birthday party… this was the perfect solution. It was a hit with the fam and will become a staple in our house. Thank you for sharing. ❤
It’s 2023 and we are having cooked potatoes and boiled rice for dinner. So to have sausage in our meals is considered a middle class meal, not a poor man’s meal!!
not only is this affordable food..its REAL food, not the over processed garbage being fed to us from all the fast food and big companies that are causing most medical issues with people..
I was born during WWII and we were still reeling from the depression, and this is what we called Hot dog Hash, we had it all the time. and as a kid I just loved it and didn't know any reasoning behind it. fact I still cook this at least once a week not for the economics. but because I grew up with it and its just a standard meal to me. "War Baby" I guess thanks for sharing ECF
My grandmother, who was around Clara’s age, made something similar to this- potatoes, onions, add in some eggs to scramble, chopped up hot dogs, and then make some gravy to pour over the top . I still make it to this day
Happy early birthday Clara! Wow! This reminds me of my grandfather who passed two years ago. He was born '46 and I really miss the wisdom and stories he always told.
I was always taught to respect your elders. Grew up with people in their 60's & 70's, you learn a lot. I miss my family. Thank you for sharing your grandmother with the world. What a treat.
I’m making Clara’s poor man’s meal tonight for dinner😋… So glad you took such efforts to record Clara’s wisdom & cooking & quips😍 I’m missing her Latest video sorta feeling but I’m greatful to have her videos up on YouTube from which to continue gleaning insights about what really matters in life from Clara’s knowledge & wisdom & cooking🥰
I can remember eating something similar to this growing up. I was born in the deep South lol. I'm 63 now and this brought back some very good memories.
As a 33 year old wife and mom.. I rather watch this hidden gem than trash tv and movies N E Day!
Comfort food
My grandma makes this for me and my cousins when we go over there sometimes. Sometimes we even get her family famous banana pudding! it’s my favorite meal of all time and I don’t know what i’d do without it.
Mark is looking handsome 🙈
I love this.
This meal is depressing
Had some hot dogs leftover from a birthday party… this was the perfect solution. It was a hit with the fam and will become a staple in our house. Thank you for sharing. ❤
U LEGEND.❤️🇬🇧
It’s 2023 and we are having cooked potatoes and boiled rice for dinner. So to have sausage in our meals is considered a middle class meal, not a poor man’s meal!!
All I was trying to do was make a nice playable song for my fans
I’m gonna make this one night!
not only is this affordable food..its REAL food, not the over processed garbage being fed to us from all the fast food and big companies that are causing most medical issues with people..
I was born during WWII and we were still reeling from the depression, and this is what we called Hot dog Hash, we had it all the time. and as a kid I just loved it and didn't know any reasoning behind it. fact I still cook this at least once a week not for the economics. but because I grew up with it and its just a standard meal to me. "War Baby" I guess thanks for sharing ECF
My grandmother, who was around Clara’s age, made something similar to this- potatoes, onions, add in some eggs to scramble, chopped up hot dogs, and then make some gravy to pour over the top . I still make it to this day
That kitchen is super nostalgic. I miss that smell.🥲
Happy early birthday Clara! Wow! This reminds me of my grandfather who passed two years ago. He was born '46 and I really miss the wisdom and stories he always told.
You can also use the potatos and yams and put eggs into the mix and make a pie.
When I was unemployed, I lived off of potatoes, eggs, whole chickens (first 2 days eat meat, next 3 days make soup). Pasta and tuna.
I also have depression but its not great at all
I make this, but I use soy sauce instead of spaghetti sauce and my son likes it, too. 😄
I appreciate her sharing her recipe. I know my family will enjoy this.
i use her recipies now days with inflation so high
I was always taught to respect your elders. Grew up with people in their 60's & 70's, you learn a lot. I miss my family. Thank you for sharing your grandmother with the world. What a treat.
We ate the same thing growing up but instead of hotdogs, my dad would put a can of corned beef in it
RIP Clara, a beautiful soul ❤
Thanks Clara 😊
I have made this recipe and always think of her when I do. Thank you for sharing this special family recipe with us all! ❤
I got a depression right now😊
Thank you Merci Beaucoup for your wisdom.
High carb
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Damn i appreciate youtube recommending this to me cause im broke af
you should film the cooking more and less close ups
I made it the other night, I need more classes
That's a good story
Still makes the rich man’s favourite.
I cook like this daily
I’m making Clara’s poor man’s meal tonight for dinner😋… So glad you took such efforts to record Clara’s wisdom & cooking & quips😍 I’m missing her Latest video sorta feeling but I’m greatful to have her videos up on YouTube from which to continue gleaning insights about what really matters in life from Clara’s knowledge & wisdom & cooking🥰
This channel helped me come up with ideas for meals when I was going through some rough times. My favorite is the egg and pepper sandwich.
I’m definitely feeling the inflation I need some cheap meals.
I can remember eating something similar to this growing up. I was born in the deep South lol. I'm 63 now and this brought back some very good memories.
Incredible
If its good then heck ya
potatoes grow anywere there is rain
Made pretty much this exact thing in college like 3-4x a week 😂
Broke meals are universal.