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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:

• What traditional foods really are

• Why food preservation matters now more than ever

• The Four Corners Pantry concept

• Lessons Mary has learned from YouTube and cookbook writing

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