“Discover the Art of Self-Reliance with Mary Bryant Shrader’s Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Food preservation expert and beloved YouTube creator, Mary Shrader, creator of the popular Mary’s Nest YouTube channel, has become a trusted voice for over one million subscribers, offering 600+ videos on traditional cooking skills like bone broth, sourdough, and fermented foods. Her first book helped thousands embrace wholesome, homemade cooking, and her next book, The Modern Pioneer Pantry, expands that legacy. She brings the wisdom of traditional cooking into modern kitchens, empowering readers to build a “Four Corners Pantry” and rediscover the time-tested art of food preservation.”

“A must-have resource for every home cook building on the success of her bestselling debut, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, Shrader’s latest guide is a comprehensive manual for creating a well-stocked pantry to save money, reduce waste, and prepare for everyday meals or emergencies. Whether you’re canning summer tomatoes, fermenting vegetables, or freezing hearty bone broth, Shrader’s practical and approachable instructions ensure even beginners can succeed.”

“The Modern Pioneer Pantry isn’t just a cookbook—it’s a lifeline. It’s about creating a safety net for your family, saving money, and sharing resources with your community. It’s the wisdom of the past, reimagined for today.”

Mary puts down her Ball canning jar and joins us.

Thanks to Mary for graciously sharing with us her Recipes for Fermented Strawberry Soda and End-of-Season Vegetable Ferment from The Modern Pioneer Pantry.