Recipes and Videos

From My Northern Italian Mother’s Kitchen: Old Hen Broth & Pastina Soup

Savor the warmth of Old Hen Broth and Pastina Soup, a comforting Italian recipe passed down with love from my mother’s kitchen.

Sharing traditional food wisdom and joy from The Modern Pioneer Pantry at the 2025 Texas Book Festival was an unforgettable blessing.

I had a joyful afternoon signing my cookbooks and meeting readers at the new Southpark Meadows Barnes & Noble grand opening in Austin, Texas.

I share my festive fermented pink cauliflower with pearl onions recipe for your holiday table live and in person at KXAN's Studio 512.

Celebrate autumn’s charm with Mary’s favorite cozy books, timeless films, and classic TV shows for peaceful, heartwarming fall evenings.

Celebrating food, friendship, and the joy of tradition at this year's Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee.

Learn simple ways to dry herbs using air, oven, or dehydrator for flavorful, long-lasting results.

Meet the Idaho family behind Grand Teton Ancient Grains—growing ancient grains the old-fashioned way.

From pink cauliflower to new friends, it was a beautiful day celebrating traditional foods and togetherness!

Save on my cookbooks and favorite kitchen finds during Amazon Prime Days—perfect for fall homemaking!

Turn simple oats into a hearty, protein-rich porridge.

Non-stick, durable, sharp, and stylish. Are HexClad cookware and knives worth the investment?

My cookbook signing at the Arboretum Barnes & Noble in Austin, Texas, was unforgettable.

Discover the Old World charm of French Spice Bread—a honey-sweet, spiced loaf perfect for cozy baking.

Fall may not be on the calendar yet, but cozy books, vintage finds, and autumn bakes remind us the season begins in the heart.

Recipes aren’t just food—they’re family, love, and cherished memories.