How to Make Rejuvelac: A Traditional Fermented Grain Drink
Discover this traditional fermented grain drink made from sprouted wheat, offering gentle digestion support through ancestral methods.
The Gentle Power of Fermented Beverages—All Year Long
Learn how fermented beverages gently support digestion year-round, shifting with the seasons to nourish the gut through traditional, living drinks.
How to Make Tangerine Peel Tonic and Tangerine Sweetmeats
Learn how our ancestors used tangerine peels to create a digestive tonic and honey-candied sweetmeat.
Healing Broth for Feeding the Sick
A soothing, flexible healing broth made with simple ingredients to comfort and nourish during colds, flu, and recovery.
At the Table with Ted & Mary, Episode 1 — Christmas Favorites: Books, Movies, Games & More!
We share our favorite books, movies, music, games, and traditions to make the season warm, simple, and memorable.
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Chicken on the Bone (and the Skin too!)
Gain natural collagen, healthy fats, and deep nourishment for glowing skin, strong joints, and rich flavor.
My Azure Standard Haul: Stocking a Traditional Foods Kitchen
A look at my first Azure haul and what I found to stock my traditional foods pantry.
The Essential Christmas Gifts for the Traditional Foods Cook and More!
A festive guide to thoughtful gifts and joyful traditions for every traditional foods cook.
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Meat On the Bone: Nature’s Original Collagen Boost and Multivitamin
Meat cooked on the bone delivers natural collagen, minerals, and deep flavor—nourishing joints, skin, gut health, and overall wellness.
Teaching Traditional Foods Cooking at The University of Austin (UATX)
I loved sharing traditional recipes with UATX students as we cooked, learned, and celebrated wholesome food together.
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.
A Heartwarming Day at the 2025 Texas Book Festival
Sharing traditional food wisdom and joy from The Modern Pioneer Pantry at the 2025 Texas Book Festival was an unforgettable blessing.
A Joyful Book Signing at the New Southpark Meadows Barnes & Noble
I had a joyful afternoon signing my cookbooks and meeting readers at the new Southpark Meadows Barnes & Noble grand opening in Austin, Texas.
Fermented “Pink” Cauliflower on KXAN’s Studio 512: A Festive Holiday Treat
I share my festive fermented pink cauliflower with pearl onions recipe for your holiday table live and in person at KXAN's Studio 512.
Cozy Fall Companions: Books, Movies, and TV For Autumn Evenings, Episode 1
Celebrate autumn’s charm with Mary’s favorite cozy books, timeless films, and classic TV shows for peaceful, heartwarming fall evenings.
A Modern Pioneer Adventure at the Southern Festival of Books
Celebrating food, friendship, and the joy of tradition at this year's Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee.