🎙️ New Episode Alert! Small Bites Radio – Mary’s Nest 🥣🌿
We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Mary Bryant Shrader of Mary’s Nest Cooking School (@MarysNest)—a true expert in preserving traditional cooking methods and nourishing recipes that have stood the test of time.
With over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 69 million views, Mary has become a beloved guide for home cooks who want to return to ancestral, old-world kitchen wisdom—from bone broth and cultured dairy to ferments and sourdough.
📚 And now she’s back with a brand-new cookbook:
The Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food
🗓️ Releasing August 19, 2025
đź“– Published by DK Publishing
This follow-up to her bestselling first book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, dives deep into the art of food preservation—including:
🍅 Water-bath & pressure canning
🥒 Pickling & fermenting
🍓 Jam, jelly & preserve making
🌽 Freezing & dehydrating
🍑 Drying fruits, veggies, and more!
With 115+ recipes and Mary’s signature Four Corners Pantry method, this book teaches you how to fill your shelves with nutrient-rich, homemade staples that last, reduce waste, and stretch your grocery budget—all while embracing a slower, more intentional way of cooking.
🎧 In this inspiring episode, Mary shares:
âś… Why preserving food is more important (and easier!) than ever
âś… How traditional food practices can nourish your body and your wallet
âś… Her favorite preservation tips for beginners
âś… And a behind-the-scenes look at what went into this beautifully practical new book
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