Depression Era Cooking

Clara, a 91-year-old, shares her experience of cooking meals from the Great Depression. She demonstrates how to make the 'Poor Man's Meal' using affordable ingredients like potatoes and hotdogs. Clara reminisces about her past, the community's fondness for the meal, and her experiences during the Depression, including a story about her garden. The video concludes with the final steps of cooking and Clara's reflections on the meal's significance.

What were the two main ingredients of the poor man's meal?

• Potatoes and onions

• Potatoes and hotdogs

• Hotdogs and pasta

• Pasta and potatoes

What was the main reason Clara had to quit high school?

• She moved to another city.

• She lost interest in studies.

• She had to work to support her family.

• She couldn't afford socks and other necessities.

Why did Clara think potatoes were significant during the Depression?

• They were recommended by the government.

• They were her personal favorite.

• They were easy to grow.

• They were versatile and cheap.

What did Clara do if she found a bad potato?

• Used it without changes

• Gave it to the neighbors

• Threw it away

• Took out the best part and still used it

How did Clara judge the amount of oil needed for frying?

• Used a specific recipe

• Estimated based on the amount of potatoes

• Measured with a spoon

• Asked someone for advice

What was the community's reaction to Clara's poor man's meal?

• They were indifferent.

• They loved it and often requested it.

• They suggested improvements.

• They preferred other meals.

What was Clara's reaction when her neighbor tried to take vegetables from her garden without asking?

• She was happy to share.

• She called the police.

• She asked the neighbor to leave.

• She told the neighbor she would have given if asked.

How did Clara feel about sharing her garden produce?

• She never shared her produce.

• She was protective but willing to share if asked.

• She preferred to sell it.

• She was always open to sharing.

What did Clara add to the meal for flavor?

• Salt and pepper

• Cheese

• A couple of tablespoons of sauce

• Herbs from her garden

How did Clara know the potatoes and hotdogs were done cooking?

• The hotdogs became slightly bent.

• She used a timer.

• The water evaporated completely.

• She tasted them.