Episode 371: Food Preservation and the Modern Pioneer Pantry with Mary Bryant Schrader
Release Date: 10/16/2025
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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Before we dive into our interview today, I want to let you know I have a very special masterclass coming up called How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook. In this clas,s I will help you: Discover what traditional publishers want in 2026 Position yourself for a publishing deal without years of trial & error Craft a viable cookbook concept that attracts agents & publishers Build three deal-ready essentials to help you feel prepared To register, head over to Today on the podcast, I’m excited to have an...
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If you’re a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook with a traditional publisher, join me for the Publish Your Cookbook event starting Monday, October 20, 2025.
In this free training, you’ll learn the shortcut most aspiring authors miss — how to sell your cookbook concept before writing the entire manuscript. You’ll discover how to position yourself as the author publishers want right now and follow the exact steps to land your first book deal. Don’t miss this opportunity! 👉 Register at publishcookbooks.com.
A quick shout-out to Mari, a long-time listener of the Cookbook Love Podcast, who recently shared in our Confident Cookbook Writer Facebook Group:
“I self-published a cookbook! I’m not in the writing program, but I wanted to thank Maggie Green for the amazing Cookbook Love Podcast I’ve been binging for the past two years. I wouldn’t have finished my book without your guidance.”
Her story is a beautiful reminder of the impact of showing up and sharing knowledge—one podcast at a time.
Today’s guest is Mary Bryant Schrader, creator of Mary’s Nest, a beloved YouTube channel with over one million subscribers and more than 600 videos on traditional cooking skills—think bone broth, sourdough, and fermentation.
Mary’s new book, The Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food, brings timeless kitchen wisdom into today’s world.
In this episode, we discuss:
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What traditional foods really are
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Why food preservation matters now more than ever
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The Four Corners Pantry concept
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Lessons Mary has learned from YouTube and cookbook writing
Things We Mention in This Episode:
Register for the Publish Your Cookbook masterclass
Join the Confident Cookbook Writer Facebook Group
Mary's Nest