My Latest Recipes and Posts
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about L. Reuteri Super Yogurt
Learn more about Limosilactobacillus reuteri as I answer questions from my viewers about this super yogurt.
Talking about Soaked Flour Bread, Super Yogurt, and My Cookbook
During this month’s members-only live stream, we talked about a variety of topics, including a preview of upcoming videos.
Lake Travis Reads Features The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
I was honored to have my new book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, chosen as the Lake Travis Reads selection in 2023.
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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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Welcome to Mary’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 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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No Knead Sandwich Bread – Super Soft!
This is the perfect bread to make to help you transition from a Processed Foods Kitchen to a Traditional Foods Kitchen.
How to Cook with Economy and Grace
Critical comments on my community post about bargain chickens gave me a chance to reflect.
How to Make a Foolproof Sourdough Starter
Make a sourdough starter that will be successful every time.
How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut
Learn how to make sauerkraut as a delicious probiotic-rich side dish.
Prepper Pantry Posts
How Home Cooks Can Prepare for National Preparedness Month
Now’s the time to take stock of all your preps, not just food and water, but everything you may need for an emergency.
How To Build Your Great Depression Pantry
Download my free Great Depression Pantry Shopping Guide to identify the Depression Era Foods you need to stock to weather difficult times.
Top 15 Prepper Pantry Items You Need to Buy NOW at Costco
Learn about the products and supplies that will keep your pantry well-stocked. (Includes prices!)
How to Stock Your Healing Pantry and Create an Herbal Medicine Cabinet
Learn about the herbs, spices, and supplies you need to create an extensive set of healing preparations.
Free Downloads
Download these free checklists and PDF files and add them to your kitchen journal.
Why You Need to Stock Up On these Top 15 Foods NOW for Your Prepper Pantry!
Time to do an inventory and restock your Prepper Pantry.
How to Fight Rising Grocery Prices with Free Checklist
Learn the 10 steps to inflation-proof your pantry with a free download to help you fight food inflation.
How to Accelerate Stocking Your Prepper Pantry
Learn how to buy a month’s supply of essential and non-perishable food in one grocery shopping trip.
Bone Broth
Learn how to make all sorts of varieties of bone broth, including beef, chicken, and fish.
How to Make Roast Turkey Bone Broth on the Stovetop
Use your leftover turkey carcass to make this flavorful and gelatinous-rich bone broth.
How to Make Collagen Rich Bone Broth for Under $2
Learn the secret ingredient to making the most gelatinous bone broth!
How to Make Affordable Bone Broth Using Beef Feet
Learn how to make an affordable and gelatinous beef bone broth!
What is the Difference Between Broth, Stock, and Bone Broth?
Learn the difference between these three nutritious liquids.
Ferments
How to Make Sauerkraut with Oranges for a Vitamin C Boost
Team cabbage and oranges up for an amazing boost of this helpful vitamin.
How to Make a Sweet and Sour Fermented Cucumber Salad
This probiotic-rich recipe is a tasty way to boost your immune system.
How to Successfully Make Fermented Foods and Beverages
Watch the live stream replay and learn how to ferment vegetables and make water kefir.
5 Ways to Ferment Almost Anything with These Unique Shortcuts
Learn to mix and match ferments to create a successful fermentation!
Sourdough
How to Make Sourdough Bread using the Stretch and Fold Method
Use this technique to create a light and airy sourdough bread.
How to Make Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Discover the perfect bread to serve with your Good Friday dinner.
How to Tackle Sourdough Starter Challenges – Art of Fermentation Approach
Learn how a successful ferment can be the secret to creating a sourdough starter.
Kitchen Pioneers
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