A hearty dinner with a German twist!

Mary’s Nest Cooking School
Learn Traditional Cooking Skills and be a Modern Pioneer in the Kitchen
Bone Broth, Ferments, Sourdough and More!
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!
Through detailed VIDEO tutorials, I'll teach you how to make Traditional "Nutrient Dense" Foods, including Bone Broths, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Bread and More.
I'm Mary, and I'm so glad you're here!
Update: As a sweet friend of Mary's Nest, you can get discounts on grassfed meats and bones for broth, fermentation supplies, grain grinders, and more. Visit my Shopping Guide for the latest promocodes.

Learning to Make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods is More Affordable and Easier to Prepare than you Think.
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Latest blog posts

How to Make Any Baking Recipe into a Sourdough Recipe
Discover how to use Sourdough Starter instead of yeast in any recipe, and apply a similar process for making quick breads.

How to Make Deliciously Slimming Chili in 5 Steps
Make this recipe with meat or without meat for a tasty vegetarian chili.

How to Streamline Meal Planning
Learn how to use themes to make meal planning a breeze.

How to Make Golden Broth
Create this delicious vegetarian option to replace chicken broth in recipes.

How to Make Kitchari
Make this traditional recipe to rest and reset your digestive system.

Behind the Scenes: Making Kitchari
Join me in my kitchen for a sneak peek of my latest recipe.

What’s New for 2021: Mary’s Nest Channel Update
Learn about my exciting plans for traditional foods in 2021.

Meet My Sweet Son and Hear His Thoughts on Homeschooling and More
Ben talks about his homeschooling experience and transitioning to a brick-and-mortar high school.