The Modern Pioneer Pantry

Fill your pantry, save money, and eat healthier using time-proven methods from Mary Bryant Shrader of the Mary's Nest YouTube channel.

There is no better way to preserve food than by using the methods our predecessors used. Canning, preserving, pickling, and drying have been used for centuries to make fresh food last longer and preserve garden harvests. Now, as grocery prices continue to rise, people have realised that these methods, when done properly and safely, can preserve fresh food for months and even years, which means less waste, a well-stocked pantry, and a bounty of delicious and healthy food.

Fans of Mary Bryant Shrader's YouTube channel and website love her positive, encouraging approach to teaching complex topics in a way that is both entertaining and richly informative. In her first book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, Mary shared tips for cooking like a pioneer and using traditional ingredients to make meals healthier and more economical. Now, in The Modern Pioneer Pantry, Mary goes in depth and teaches you how to use water-bath canning, pressure canning, pickling, preserving, and drying to preserve everything from fruits and vegetables to salads, jams and jellies, pickles, and so much more. In addition to in-depth instruction for each method and over 100 recipes, you'll learn how to source less-expensive ingredients, get the most out of their gardens (or the produce section at their local supermarkets), and create pantries that will be a source of pride and also nutrient-rich food for their families