About the Author

Mary Bryant Shrader is a self-described "former New York City girl" who discovered the simple life with her husband in the Texas hill country. She's a modern pioneer in the kitchen who has spent the last twenty years teaching friends and fans alike how to make nourishing recipes using traditional methods and whole, seasonal ingredients. Her mission is to teach her followers how to make nutrient-rich meals using traditional "pioneer" techniques like fermenting, canning, and drying. She provides detailed instructions for teaching traditional cooking techniques, such as making bone broth, sourdough bread, cultured dairy, rendering animal fats, and soaking and sprouting grains. Fans of Mary's and her Mary's Nest YouTube channel and website have come to love her encouraging, helpful demeanor and her familiar way of greeting every viewer with her "Hello, Sweet Friends!" salutation.