The Modern Pioneer Cookbook Recipes

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The Modern Pioneer Cookbook

Seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and nourishing recipes. Over 85 traditional, from-scratch recipes! Discover for yourself how you can use simple ingredients and traditional techniques to cook the modern pioneer way.

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Hi Sweet Friends

Welcome to Maryโ€™s Nest Cooking School. Do you want to be a Modern Pioneer in the Kitchen and be part of the Traditional Foods Movement? If so, you’ve found a home! I’m Mary Bryant Shrader, and I teach Traditional Cooking Skills, including How to Cook from Scratch, so you can make “Nutrient Dense” Foods, including Bone Broths, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter, Sourdough Bread, and More!

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Bone Broth Recipes

Learn how to make different varieties of bone broth, including beef, chicken, pork, and fish.

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Homemade Dairy Recipes

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