Wow! This week I received the wonderful news that my new book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, reached number 7 on the Publishers Weekly Non-Fiction Bestsellers list.
A Milestone for Traditional Foods on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
Thank you for your support in helping the book reach this milestone. The non-fiction marketplace is crowded with notable titles, including many food books, so your purchases and encouragement mean a great deal.
By purchasing a copy of my book, you’re supporting the preservation of traditional foods and time-honored kitchen techniques. Browse the cookbook shelves and you’ll find many titles focused on quick and easy meals. Recipes such as bone broth or cultured dairy—both in my book—aren’t fast meals, and they’re unlikely to become Super Bowl snacks overnight. That’s part of their value: they honor slow, nourishing processes.
Our parents and grandparents prepared meals using instinct, experience, and family knowledge rather than precise measurements or digital devices. They relied on wholesome ingredients and traditional methods to feed their families nutritiously, whether they cooked in city apartments or country kitchens.
My aim with this book was to capture those time-tested recipes and techniques. The Modern Pioneer Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes; it’s a practical guide to transforming a processed-foods kitchen into a traditional-foods kitchen. The book includes detailed recipes and step-by-step guidance inspired by my mother’s teaching and my own years of kitchen practice.
Book Font and Layout
Thank you for all the thoughtful reviews you’ve been leaving where you bought the book. Reviews help other cooks discover the book and learn how to bring traditional foods into their homes. Greater visibility from reviews and sales encourages booksellers to recommend the book more broadly.
I’ve received many kind comments about the book’s layout and font. Working with Penguin Random House and their DK imprint, I trusted they would produce a beautiful, reader-friendly book. We grew up with DK books in our home while homeschooling our son, so I was excited by their attention to design.
Early on I worried about the recent trend of cookbooks being printed with small type. While eBooks let readers resize fonts, printed books are fixed in size. I’m not fond of tiny fonts, and I wanted a printed book that’s easy to read. I raised this with my editor, and together with the book designer they chose a clear, accessible font and an inviting layout with generous space for photographs. I was delighted when I saw the first draft.
From the feedback I’ve seen and the reviews people have left, many of you appreciate the readable font size, bold type, and overall presentation.
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you for purchasing the book, leaving reviews, and helping me reach this Publishers Weekly bestsellers milestone. In doing so, you’ve helped spread the word about traditional recipes and kitchen techniques, guiding other home cooks who want a more nourishing alternative to processed foods.
If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you can visit your local bookstore to find The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, or order it from online bookstores worldwide. If you’re enjoying social media, I’d love to see a photo of the book—tag @marysnest on Facebook, Instagram, or X. I look forward to seeing how the cookbook is used and shared around the world. Thank you for all your support!
More Information
- What Is The Modern Pioneer Cookbook?
- Behind the Scenes of Making of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- Lake Travis Reads Features The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
Download Your Free 36-Page Pantry List
For a detailed list of traditional foods to stock in your pantry, download my free 36-page Traditional Foods Pantry List. This PDF includes links to recipe videos, helpful articles, and additional resources to support your cooking practice.
- FREE 36 Page Traditional Foods Pantry List – Printable Pantry Staples List
If you prefer a printed resource full of traditional recipes and practical guidance for creating a traditional foods kitchen, be sure to order your copy of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook. It’s currently on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers list.
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The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
Seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and nourishing recipes. Over 85 traditional, from-scratch recipes! Discover how simple ingredients and time-honored methods can help you cook the modern pioneer way.
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Favorite Kitchen Supplies
- Favorite Aprons
- Spice Grinder
- Countertop Burner (used on the kitchen island in many recipe videos)
- Handheld Vacuum Sealing System
- Vacuum Lids
- Whisk
- Silica Gel Packets (help keep moisture from building up in mixes)
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- 8-Quart Slow-Cooker
- Fat Separator (useful for decanting bone broth)
- Flour Sack Towels
- pH Strips (for checking vinegar acidity)
Recommended Reading
- The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- Nourishing Traditions