TODAY 94 Year Old Clara Is In The Kitchen With a Great Holiday Recipe! Enjoy!

Time once again to find out what's cookin' in Clara's kitchen as she shares one of her favorite Christmas recipes!

Clara, at this taping, was 94 years young with plenty of stories and personal treasures to share as she prepares this favorite dish!

PLUS don't forget to check out Clara's Cookbook and DVD below!

AND check out our great Michigan's Best Of The Best Michigan Cookbook featuring many MICHIGAN MAGAZINE TV recipes you may have seen prepared on our show.... and recipes from other great Michigan chefs, bakers and families....NOW this will make a great holiday gift or "pre-holiday" gift...be sure and check it out!

Are you ready?

O.K. then, let's visit with Clara with today's holiday treat!

Great Day down on the "Alpaca Farm" at Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm in Frankfort! (Pictures)

What a wonderful day down on the "Alpaca Farm" at Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm of Frankfort!

During Alpaca "Farm Day" the weather cooperated beauifully as Crystal Lake presented a day of fun and learning on the grounds!

We thank Andrea Nelson for providing some photo highlights of Saturday's crowd!

It is such a delight to see humans interact with these amazing animals that provide the most beautiful wool for processing....which they LOVE to be rid of time to time.....It's a win / win situation for the farmer and Alpaca.

We hope you enjoy these photos and if you're brave enough....check out the video at the very end of this blog for the ACUTUAL BIRTH OF AN ALPACA we caught on tape at last years "open house"

By the way this video will air on the RFD TV network this coming Friday at 3 p.m.!

Check your local listings for Michigan Magazine....

in Michigan we (RFD TV/Michigan Magazine) are on various cable franchises including ATT-Uverse Channel 568 and on Charter Channel 122...plus, of course, DirecTV Channel 345 & Dish 231...Many new franchises are adding RFD TV to thier line-up so we suggest you check your new channel line up asap.! :-)

Ahhh the ultimate joy of spinning Alpaca wool

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The Event!

Depression Era Cooking with Clara! The Ultimate Collection!

For the past several years we've been featuring the wonderful down home videos of America's Number One Grandmother, CLARA, as she shares her memories of depression era cooking in segments called "Depression Era Cooking with Clara"....(That's pretty easy to remember! )

As you may know Clara passed away back in 2013 but her videos live on here at the Michigan Magazine TV blog and elsewhere on the internet.

Watching Clara prepare her wonderful simple dishes always brings a warm feeling to those who view them.

There's plenty of love packed into each one. You, as a viewer, are assured of this since each video and visit with Clara is filmed and edited by loving family members :-)

We will continue to bring you the best of Clara here on a regular basis....

Hey! Wouldn't it be a great holiday gift if the family got together and made a commemorative DVD of ALL OF CLARA'S RECIPES?

That dream has come true. YES!

Check it out!

What an ultimate gift it would be to find, not only Clara's cookbook but her Video as well lovingly wraped under the tree this year!

It's at the top of my gift giving list this year.....AND I'm ordering an extra combo for MYSELF!

To order the cook book and or the DVD copy of SEASON 1 TODAY click the links below!

To order the complete collection of Clara's Recipes on DVD follow the directions at the end of the video..

Thank you and happy holidays!

105 Year Old Lady Shares The Secret to Happiness...........

These Are The Final Big Days of the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly! Here's What's On "Tap" :-) Enjoy!

Congratulations to all our Michigan Magazine TV ticket winners for the 2014 Michigan Renaissance Festival held in Holly Michigan .

This is the final week and weekend of the 2014 event so we urge everyone to take in this unique and colorful festival!

Enjoy and stay tuned for more chances to win from Michigan Magazine TV.....

Here's what's "on tap" the final days of the Michigan Ren Cen!

HOLLY, MI, (Sep. 2014) – The Michigan Renaissance Festival provides a unique educational experience and entertainment opportunities for visitors of all ages.

ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR! Friday only, the Michigan Renaissance Festival will be hosting an all-day happy hour with a discounted ticket price of $12 that includes a beer. All Veterans, Military and First Responders, with proof of ID, will receive FREE admission to the Festival.

The final weekend of the Michigan Renaissance Festival kicks off early for Festival Friday on September 26th 2014. A tradition for over thirty years, Festival Friday brings unique educational, shopping and entertainment opportunities. School Day is a fantastic field trip destination for K-12 students, with lessons in music, costuming, combat and more. No longer will students be confined to studying History in books, now they can live it!

Friday also features the 2nd Annual Ladies Shopping Day brought to you by Pure Bliss Salon and Spa in Grand Blanc. At a discounted price of $20 dollars, this specialty ticket includes admission to the festival, a glass of wine and a coupon book full of great discounts from Festival Artisans. Festival goers will also receive an exclusive gift bag with extra discounts and gifts from local businesses.

Later that night, patrons will be attending the Royal Masquerade Ball.

Event sponsor, Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio, brings you a one-of-a-kind after-hours event that will have patrons dancing into the night as they enjoy a gourmet meal fit for royalty. The menu for the night includes delicious options, from truffle parmesan mashed potatoes to sautéed beef tenderloins with wild mushrooms and decadent desserts. Come dressed to impress and show off your most eccentric mask for a chance to win a weekend getaway for two.

The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a long-standing tradition whose 36th season that began on August 16th and ends on September 28th 2014. The Festival is open weekends and Labor Day, as well as Festival Friday, September 26th. The Festival is open from 10 am – 7 pm rain or shine. Admission at the gate: Adults $21.95; Children 5-12 $12.95; age 4 and younger get in free! Discount tickets are available at Kroger, Walgreens, Menards, Goodwill and Costco. Discount Coupons are available at Participating Subway and Dunkin Donuts. FREE Parking provided by Al Serra Auto Plaza.

Host of "Depression Era Cooking" 93 Year Old Clara Answers Your Questions

YOU were curious sooooo...Depression Era Cooking Clara Answers Your Questions :-)

Great Depression Cooking - The Poorman's Meal

91 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 Depression.

Since this video was released in 2007 dear Clara passed at the age of 98

Her legacy and bits of wisdom live on thanks to her family continuing to post her videos and allowing us to purchase her recipes and wise words in book & DVD form that you'll find at stores throughout the U.S. and also by clickiing the links below...