Learn about the books in my Modern Pioneer Cookbook series, which includes my first bestselling book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, and my second book, The Modern Pioneer Pantry, which comes out this summer.
Modern Pioneer Cookbook Series Video
In my Modern Pioneer Cookbook series video, I also take you behind the scenes to talk about the process of writing my second cookbook, The Modern Pioneer Pantry, and the delicious foods you can make from recipes in the book.
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Table of Contents
- Modern Pioneer Cookbook Series Video
- The Journey of Writing The Modern Pioneer Pantry
- The Modern Pioneer Pantry
- Building the Four Corners Pantry
- Mastering Food Preservation Techniques
- Bringing the Book to Life
- A Labor of Love for Our Traditional Foods Community
- Get to Know the Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- Shop for Helpful Items for Your Traditional Foods Kitchen
The Journey of Writing The Modern Pioneer Pantry
Writing The Modern Pioneer Pantry has been an incredible journey—filled with excitement, long hours, and so much joy. From the moment I started envisioning this book, I knew I wanted to create something truly special for my sweet friends—something that would serve as a guide, a resource, and a companion on our shared traditional foods journey.
I’ve loved teaching about the Four Corners Pantry on my YouTube channel, but I wanted to bring it all together in a book, a tangible reference that could take a treasured spot on your kitchen shelf and you could use daily.
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The Modern Pioneer Pantry
Simple ingredients, timeless techniques, and a well-stocked pantry. Discover over 100 nourishing recipes to preserve food and turn pantry staples into homemade meals. Build a wholesome, traditional pantry—just like a modern pioneer!
Building the Four Corners Pantry
I poured my heart into making this book as thorough and practical as possible. Stocking a traditional pantry is more than just filling shelves—it’s about creating security and nourishment for our families. That’s why I structured the book to first walk through each “corner” of the Four Corners Pantry:
- Working Pantry
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Extended Pantry (or as I like to call it, the Prepper Pantry)
I wanted to share not just what to preserve to stock in your Four Corners Pantry but also how to use what you preserve, giving you all the knowledge you need to confidently build your own well-stocked traditional foods kitchen and create nourishing meals.
Mastering Food Preservation Techniques
One of the most exciting parts of writing this book was expanding on all the food preservation techniques I’ve shared in my videos. I wanted to make sure you had everything you needed in one place—whether it’s water bath canning, pressure canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, or pickling.
It was important to me that the book didn’t just explain how to do these techniques but that it also included delicious recipes to help you use your preserved foods in everyday meals. There’s nothing better than opening a jar of something you’ve put up yourself and turning it into a nourishing dish for your family, friends, and neighbors.
Bringing the Book to Life
The photography process was one of the most fascinating aspects of bringing the Modern Pioneer Cookbook series to life. Seeing my recipes and techniques come to life on the pages was truly magical. In both of my books, I was blessed to work with the same talented food stylist and photographer who understood my vision—capturing the warmth, beauty, and practicality of a well-stocked pantry.
Each dish was carefully arranged to reflect the cozy, inviting atmosphere I enjoy creating in my own home. I wanted this book to feel like stepping into a traditional kitchen, where everything is made with love and purpose.
Of course, the process of creating a cookbook is never without its challenges! There were long days of testing and refining recipes, writing and re-writing sections, and making sure every detail was just right. But through it all, I kept thinking of you—my sweet friend—and how I wanted this book to truly serve you in your kitchen. That thought gave me the energy to push forward, knowing that every bit of effort was worth it if it could help even one person feel more confident in their traditional foods journey.
A Labor of Love for Our Traditional Foods Community
Holding the finished book in my hands for the first time was an emotional moment. It’s one thing to dream of something and work toward it, but to finally see it come to life—well, that was just incredible. I ran my hands over the cover and thought of all the conversations we’ve had on YouTube, in emails, and in the comments. This book isn’t just a project—it’s an extension of our traditional foods community, of the traditional foods movement…a love letter to this beautiful, nourishing way of life.
I can’t wait for you to dive into The Modern Pioneer Pantry! My hope is that it will be a source of inspiration and encouragement, a book that you turn to again and again as you build your pantry, preserve your own food, and cook nourishing meals for your family. Whether you’re just beginning or have been stocking a pantry for years, I pray this book will be a blessing to you.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being on this journey with me. Your support, encouragement, and enthusiasm for traditional foods mean the world to me. I feel so blessed to be able to share the latest book in my Modern Pioneer Cookbook series with you, and I can’t wait to see how you use it in your own kitchen.
Get to Know the Modern Pioneer Cookbook
If you’re new to The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, check out these two videos to learn all about it!
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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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- Order The Modern Pioneer Cookbook - Get a hardcover book of Mary's nourishing recipes from a Traditional Foods Kitchen. This bestselling cookbook is published by Penguin Random House with their DK imprint.
- Preorder The Modern Pioneer Pantry - Be one of the first to get Mary's hardcover book about preserving food and making delicious meals from your Four Corners Pantry. Mary's second cookbook is also published by Penguin Random House.
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Shop for Helpful Items for Your Traditional Foods Kitchen
When setting up your Traditional Foods Kitchen, these essential supplies make preparing and storing food in your Four Corners Pantry easier. Here are my favorites!
Favorite Kitchen Supplies
- Favorite Aprons
- Spice Grinder
- Countertop Burner (On my kitchen island in many recipe videos.)
- Handheld Vacuum Sealing System
- Vacuum Lids
- Whisk
- Silica Gel Packets (Helps keep moisture from building up in your mix)
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- 8-Quart Slow-Cooker
- Fat Separator (Clever kitchen device to help you decant bone broth)
- Flour Sack Towels
- pH Strips (Helps you check on the acidity of your vinegar)
Amazon Shop and Shopping Guide
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