Holiday Cooking with Clara - Artichokes - 2009

[cubblue69]

Our family recipe from my italian grandmother( now passed on ) includes stripping the tough outer leaves a bit more before trimming and adding grated parmesan/romano cheese to the bread crumbs and stuffing a few sliced cloves of garlic into a few leaves. We love them every year with our no meat Christmas Eve.

[SealABag]

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[13Kitties13]

Thank you. I love the way you share.

[cybercasey]

I love these videos they make me feel relaxed and happy

[fiore56aol]

The best part of this video was the very end, Clara is laughing hysterically, as she wished a happy holiday! So funny and adorable!

[hemet92544]

don't mess with anyone that can still cut with scissors like that in the 90's age :-)

[fjccommish]

Clara, did you eat that whole artichoke yourself?

[collinclink]

I love artichokes.I buy those canned ones,drain and soak in olive oil and Tuscan spice mix for a few days.

[AgStrat]

Mmmmmmmmmm the hearts are the best part for sure! Just like my grandma used to make... very special!

[sandy10842]

I COOK OURS IN A WATER BATH..IN THE OVEN...WE LOVE STUFFED ARTICHOKES...MY HUSBAND'S ITALIAN MOTHER FIXED THEM WITH THIS DRESSING..MY FRENCH MOTHER STUFFED THEM WITH BREAD CRUMBS OR RICE AND CHOPPED SHRIMP! BOTH DELICIOUS!

[louistov]

lmao at her banging... so funny

[SFwhitegirl]

I love your videos Clare. My Grand parents our from Sicily

Your videos reminded me of my grandma who grew up in your era, brought back some memories. Thank you for sharing for you have touched my heart .

[ruracinme50]

Precious. Thank you.

[jeffreygoldade]

Whoever did not like this video is crazy! Awesome video

[Grubbernaut]

I love these vids, but this dish looks icky to me. xD

[luvsbuffgurls]

@Grubbernaut i remember my mother making these and they looked different; she probably baked them in the oven instead of on top of the stove

[Carballoca]

Loved Claras bloopers at the end...lol

[NATHANCATHCART]

three people can't cook artichokes thumbs up if you agree =D

[humanity6fl9]

good job christophano

[azukita18]

Clara, you make me so happy!! You just give me so much hope. Thank you.

[lookn2HA]

i enjoyed, thank you and merry christmas.

[dustybottom79]

I love it when she says I'm gonna Win! and hits the artichoke on the table!!!:)

[kristiS73]

i love this lady! She makes me smile for sure ! i love when she got tickled at her self and couldn't stop laughing!

[CaledoniaJeanne]

Wonder if I could still get this book in 2010?

[lookn2HA]

@CaledoniaJeanne barnes and noble

[wslandry]

If only I could grow old with someone like you Clara. Finding a women who enjoys the simple things in life and the love of her family is rare. I'll bet you were a joy to love and grow old with. Thank you for all your videos. Can you introduce me to a sweet person in there 40s? Just kidding but keep the videos coming.

[violetmatthers]

Clara is sooo funny! I have a feeling all her laughing and giggling is what has given her all the longevity! Keep laughing Clara..you always make our Day! WE LOVE YOU CLARA!

[OCMemories]

thak you Clara your cool

[firefwi]

oh my goodness the end made me laugh and cry at the same time.. Clara you have THE best laugh I think I've heard!!!!! *hugs*

[yankees1114]

we always had these on holidays too! my grandma made the best!

[bellesansbete]

She is a charmer! I hope she lives to be 120 and never know a day of sickness.

[madonie]

These are the recipes my Nana and mother used to make when I was a young girl. My mother never wrote them down or share them, so now with Clara's book I can finally have a bit of home. Thank you Clara!

[TheChaplinLover]

I absolutely love you!

[shanana000]

I love her videos....Reminds me of being a kid with my Italian side of the family.

[cougar317]

HGbunny, you will never be able to make anything exactly like your grandma made. I can make gumbo exactly as my Grammy instructs while standing beside me. Great gumbo, but it will never taste like hers... there is a vibe that infuses into a dish that can not be duplicated ... which is what makes them SO special and soulnourishing ;)

[InternetRock]

You are so adorable. You made me miss my grandma. xoxo

[esthermarti]

Dear Mrs. Clare, Thank you for sharing some of what you know. Good health and long life to you.

[hq0013]

Clara - the stems are yummy too!

[HGbunny]

I love the outtakes on the most recent vids.

This one brought tears to my eyes. My grandma grew up in the same era as Clara, but she passed away in 1991 in her 70's. Here Clara has her holiday dishes, Grandma had hers. The one thing I never took the time to learn from Grandma was candy making. I'll never have Divinity like that again. No one else makes it the same.

[FabricationStation36]

@HGbunny can we all throw in and buy Clara a pair of shiny new titanium scissors ?

[QueenDairylolz]

@HGbunny Oh <3 Me too!

[proformaname]

I stumbled over your side here a few months ago. I was facinated about the whole idea and I loved it from the very first time. I want to say thank you for all the good stuff you cook. Keep going old Lady! :-) Your family is blessed with such a great person.

[amigurumigirl]

I tried this.... it was delicious! Thanks for sharing.

[gretelcake]

These look good. I am going to try these!

[WyomingCountryGirl]

Clara, I got your new cook book in the mail today! I love reading your stories!

Have a Merry Christmas! Keep your wonderful stories and recipes coming!

[hayli711225]

I'm soooo gonna try this at the holidays.Looks really good.

[WyomingCountryGirl]

Yummy!!! Clara you are so adorable. I know you have heard it before....you remind me so much of my grandma. We live over 1500 miles apart so watching you feels like visitng with her! Merry Christmas

[slinkycat321]

Merry Christmas Clara, thanks for sharing this wonderful knowledge with us

[FrancieZe]

Happy holidays :)

[dorrielove]

Merry Christmas Clara you remind me of my grandmother who passed May 2001...at age 94.

[crabcake23]

I usually just steam mine and add butter, but will try them stuffed and with olive oil next time. Looks amazing! Happy Holidays, Clara and thanks for all the good recipes!

[jumpinjacksflash]

Happy Holidays Clara :))

[qwer4o]

Happy holidays!

[quextico]

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Clara....thanks so much for sharing your recipes and life with us!

[xLoveChristx]

Thank you for sharing with us your recipes Clara! :) You are fantastic!

Clara = 1

Artichoke = 0 :-)

[RTsFINEST]

Love all your videos. You are awesome..

[crimsonKittie]

They look delish!!! Thanks Clara and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! (((hugs)))

[Germoturk]

Love you, Clara. Let me know if you need another grandson. I'll gladly apply for the position :-)

[yikeswetcats]

I love stuffed artichokes! I never throw out the stem, though. I cut it into cubes and stick it inside some of the leaves, and it gets soft when it cooks, and tastes like the delicious bottom part of the artichoke ^_^

[IdigObama]

Merry Christmas Clara! You are a gift in yourself. Thank you.

[KatieChee]

Too bad we all can't have a Clara in our lives. She is too precious!

[zendisney1]

Miss Clara, you rock!

[scarlethallucination]

Happy Christmas! Thanks for the wonderful artichoke recipe. I am going to make them for my family this year. Thank you!!

[tekobari]

I have Clara's CD (from her website) and her book (Amazon) and love them both. I read the cookbook in one sitting. Her stories about the horrible Depression are uplifting and relevant today. And boy, are they ever interesting!

My grandmother (born in 1902) lived through it and used to tell me many stories, too. My mother and aunt are close to Clara's age and remember a lot.

Your ideas are so helpful. I loved your laughing at the end!

Don't stop allowing us to learn from you.

[marksanderlin]

hahahhaa. i love the ending!

[luminoscura]

Clara, my great-grandmother had very similar wallpaper in her kitchen...brings back memories!

[japhyryder66]

Clara, you're adorable! One of my closest friends taught me to make artichokes in a very similar fashion. So yummy!

[joyzil]

I adore you Mrs. Clara. You are an inspiration to us young uns. Thank you.

[schoolake]

As always a wonderful video, Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[JessicaPersonalChef]

You're grrrrreat! We love your cooking! Happy Holidays!

[yardsnacker]

LOVE IT! XOXOXOXOXOX

[hicap06]

Ms. Clara,

You absolutely brighten my day when I see your videos!! Thanks to you and your grandson for making them.

A wonderful, blessed Christmas to you and yours!!

[THEROBBIEKSHOW]

Happy Holiday Season Clara to you and yours :-) Warm Hugs!!

[3e45622]

How to cook artichoke was able to be good and to understand. Thank you.

Please spend the jolly Christmas this year.

[tntownsend96]

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[moroccantreasures]

My husband bought this for me as a christmas gift, but gave it to me early since I like this nice lady so much and all her recipes! I think I might be one of her biggest fans and I only just discovered her. I had not read a book in years, busy with kids and I almost finished it once I started!

[wrathofcell]

lol common sense :-p i laughed the other adjatives work good, i like to give this book, where can i get it and how much

[mdalpizzol]

Happy Holidays :)

[kismet0717]

Happy Holidays to you too Miss Clara. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday season!

HugZ!

[STARANN14]

Merry Christmas Clara to you and all your family....you are a real sweetheart I love hearing your stories and watching you cook. Thanks for sharing all your recipes... God Bless you Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

[Blueyeshining]

Happy Holidays to you and your family Clara. Love the end. Thanks for sharing.

[dreswifey25]

Love you Clara ...I've been waiting for this vid. I saw the preview and got excited knowing more recipes were coming. Cant wait to see what else awaits. Merry Xmas!

[anotherantic]

Oh my, Clara is so funny at the end talking about too much money for the depression, but I am glad that she included this anyway. I love artichokes and they simply look divine!

[cityzen86]

OMG!!! clara u are a blessing!!! the end was so funny lol =) wish u all the best and great great great love! bacioni nonna clara

[Rigpixie]

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukkah to you and yours, Clara. You're an inspiration to a whole new generation of cooks.

[kokonutbaby1]

Merry Christmas, Clara to you and your family. Thanks for the recipe and your lovely laughter and stories! God bless you! (((Hugs))) from Angie in Arkansas

[TBA4Freedom]

Your book is on my wishlist. Merry Christmas Clara.... may God Bless and keep you.

[tinafromohio]

I love that you are including bloopers at the end - so funny!

Happy Holidays to you and your family Clara!! You always make me smile when I watch your videos. :)

[Hevynly1]

Merry Christmas, Clara! Thank you again for sharing your recipes and beautiful spirit. I loved hearing about your Christmas stories and traditions. :)

[Raniji1]

MERRY CHRISTMAS CLARA, JUST LOVE YOU!

[BIGALX3]

Much Love to you and your family claire. Happy Hoildays.

[Brelovee09]

~I love your stories Clara*

I haven't taste Artichokes before but they sure look good..Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.~ (:

[bessgee]

Oh Clara! Bless your heart!!!!

[PoliticallyOutspoken]

YAY! thanks clara!!!

happy holidays, merry christmas!

[muse3135]

I'm laughing too!! Thanks.

[789trebor]

Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!

[9aspengold5]

Clara. Is your book being sold only on the internet or may we find them in a bookstore?

[9aspengold5]

Looking forward to many more years with you Clara. You are a charmer.

[mmdghr]

you r such a sweet heart

[mmdghr]

wow 94 awesome vid and thank you !!!

[hinata9949]

I love artichokes! Thanks for showing me a way to cook them! ^^

[TheZicoChinXperience]

What a great holiday recipe!

Love you Ms.Clara!

Happy Holidays :)

-Zico-

[homer424]

Oh I so love Artichokes!! I have not had them in many many years. Thank you!

[gcarped]

Lovely, as always, dear Clara. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[Mtlng]

I love artichoke too, and can't wait to try this recipes.

I also just love all of your videos, I've even asked for a copy of your book as a Christmas gift :)

Have a wonderful Holiday Mrs Cannucciari.

[sean9820]

She is the best!

What is her secret to such a healthy long life!?

Anyways cant wait to see your book!

[misha50333]

She is just the sweetest! Happy holidays Clara and family!

[Pokygirl2001]

Grandma Clara is back!

[T3hFlyingpizzamuffin]

I love the ending. HAHAHA, Happy holidays to you and everybody, too. God Bless. XD

[DancingChaos01]

She's so sweet!

[turnthepage]

Looks YUMMY! :) Thanx for sharing your stories...I love hearing those :)

[fredrika27]

We love you Tante Clara and your cooking! Your fans in Germany! Tarik and MaLinda!

The video and book look great! Thanks for posting!

[askmisscris]

I adore this entire series. Thank you so much for sharing, Clara. I was never sure how to cook an artichoke (for lack of availability here) BUT I'm going to try this!

[looseal22]

Reminds me of when my mom cooked the articokes for the holidays. Can't wait to get the book Clara. Happy holidays to all.

[centervilletn]

i love artichokes....i m going to try this nextime..i usually stuff with rocotta and hard salami...but this sounds great!

[reese7866]

Clara you are so cute and so funny. Thank you.

[wrestleforpizza]

Happy holidays to you too...

[freeasabird12907]

OH Merry Christmas , Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year -- And to all a good night

Peace To All

Love one another

[freeasabird12907]

thanks clara, i look forward to what you do next . keep on rockin :)

[naonaokao]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe, Clara. I'll make this for my mother.

Merry Christmas!

[waywardbard]

Thank you for sharing. This reminded me of my late gran, and I actually cried a little, but it was a good cry. Clara, you are so wonderful and precious, I hope you know how much we all love you.

[OneHappyBird123]

Merry Christmas to you, Clara! I laughed so hard at the end with you! You are such a kick in the pants! LOL! Blessings to you, Sweetie!

[luvu2luvme]

merry christmas and a happy prosperous New Year Clara,you are the best

[tiffanipalooza]

i love the end! you are so amazing, Clara! Thank you so much for all the wonderful stories and recipes. Have a happy holiday!

[ihatepie3]

i love her!!!!!!!!!!!! so so much, shes an inspiration

[mountaincavedwellers]

Thanks so much!

[STFF11]

I hope you have a great holiday season!!

[SpartanLegion1]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Clara! Have a very Merry Christmas!

[macnutz]

We love artichokes at our place. I am going to try this. Another reason to be glad I kept my old dutch oven.

[jennicase]

YUMMY!!!

[aprilbutterfli]

Happy Holidays Clara and thank you for the gifts you give us all in your stories, recipes and most of all for being you. Blessings to you and your family.

[PrescriptionSeven]

im sure its good, but it looks gross.

[hexgoblinwand]

Clara, your wonderful!!

[BigBoyG1]

Happy Holidays to you Clara.

May your wishes come true.

Where do I find your cook book?Im in Houston Tx.

[RetroMods452]

Um i think you have to go to her website. If you look at some of the others videos the link will be in the description. You order it online.

[BigBoyG1]

thanks.

[Shadoweyes07]

Merry Christmas Clara :)

[bluefootedhen]

Happy Holidays Clara!

[sharlonwwe]

Happy Christmas and Happy New Year.

[sasspot54]

cute! artichokes = yum!

[imtang0708]

Merry Christmas to you as well! Now that I know I can get your book at a bookstore, I know what my sisters are getting for Christmas! Love you and I especially love your old family pictures! Thank You and God Bless!!!

[avm1880]

I love the ending! Seeing her laugh with her grandson filming...Clara, you're the best!

[Wivanunu]

I love listening to you Clara!

All young people need to listen to the elders in their family while they still have them. Ask as many questions as you can....they are amazing. Many have lived through the wars, depression, dust bowl...everything.

I just talked to my Grandma's brother at his 100th birthday party this past weekend! He's amazing....and he still drives to the diner on Sunday!! :-)

[Wivanunu]

At 3:00 which daughter standing in the second row was Clara? I can't tell. :-)

[wblstudios]

Artichokes... who'd have thought?

[TheSilverbullet99]

I'm gonna win!! Bang, bang  lmao

[meximurphy]

beautiful intro on the video! I always love Clara, and laughing with her at the end was great. We had so many good times and good laughs with my grandmother and her sisters!

[cindadee]

Those sound yummy, Clara, but my favorite part was seeing you laugh and, of course, hearing your stories! Wish you could be at our house for Christmas!!! Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

[LC88Chavez]

LOL!! The ending was awesome.

[lorijeans59]

Precious Clara, you make me laugh. I love the great stories, takes me back to my childhood Christmas'. Love artichokes especially with olive oil, good healthfood Blessings to you

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[mommazed]

I love your cozy kitchen Clara,....because your in it.

[Tonks1967]

I just love Clara!!! I need to get here cookbook. thanks for the video Clara!! ;)

[kaziemae]

the best part of this video was seeing her laugh.... laughter is the way to life a long life.... God bless you Clara, you have brought many smiles and much joy to many !!!

[palutubevideos]

she's totally cracking up. i love it.

[palutubevideos]

i love artichokes but i've never had hem this way. i can't wait to try this recipe! btw, is this an italian recipe?

[WeCanAllGetAllong]

I love this kind of way back machine :)

Thanks Clara,and thank you depression cooking!

Those did look very holidayish!

[lrblanc]

Merry Christmas Clara - I love artichokes too.

[leler85]

I cracked up when she started banging the stubborn artichoke on the table. Hehe. Clara, you are amazing! May you have Merry Christmas!

[somberlight]

have you noticed her videos are the only spot in youtube where common youtubers and misc. foulmouths do not dare to be jackasses xD?

[ninjuggalo420]

she showed that artichoke who was boss LoL love you Clara thank you so so much for your knowledge God Bless you and your Fam have a fresh Christmas

[moodybluesgurl]

A very Merry Christmas Clara and God Bless with lots of love!!

[cheryllovesrobert]

Merry Christmass. Just like my Mom use to make and my Grandma. oxoxox

[marisa0478]

My family and I love you Clara and your book is on my wishlist this Christmas! !

[Texa41]

Merry Christmas Clara!

[h3akalee]

Fantastic.

[Sherri119]

Lol! I loved her laughing at the end. Made me laugh too! Ok, on my way to ask my husband for Clara's cookbook for Christmas. We love you Clara! Merry Christmas!

[etherealone]

i was waiting for this!  thanks :)

[hrmarinkovic]

COOL