Modern Pioneers in the Kitchen with Mary Bryant Shrader

In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Bryant Shrader—author of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook and The Modern Pioneer Pantry, and the host of Mary’s Nest on YouTube, where she shares over 700 videos on nourishing, traditional cooking from scratch. Mary opens up about her journey from homeschooling mom to a trusted voice in traditional food. Her books aren’t just cookbooks—they’re hands-on guides for anyone ready to make simple, wholesome meals at home. We discuss the free K–12 cooking curriculum she created, the value of real-life skills such as rendering lard, making broth, and baking from scratch, and how she teaches in a way that’s encouraging—not overwhelming. Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today! Episode Links YouTube: Mary’s Nest Website: marysnest.com Purchase her cookbook here: marysnest.com/my-cookbook Download your free copy of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook Curriculum: https://marysnest.com/cookbook-curriculum/ Facebook: facebook.com/marysnest Instagram: instagram.com/marysnest Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation