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How to Make Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin!

When my sweet mother, Gloria, needed to get dinner on the table fast—but still wanted something hearty and nourishing—she’d reach for her old cast iron skillet, a few chicken thighs, and whatever herbs were growing just outside the kitchen door. And she knew the secret for perfectly crispy skin, which I’m sharing with you today! Watch the video below to see how easy this is to make—and then scroll down for the full printable recipe!

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How to Make Old World Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals

In the heart of the old-world kitchen, cooking was never just about flavor—it was about nourishment. This simple poultry seasoning blend, enriched with rose petals to aid digestion, is one of those delightful old recipes that brings history alive in our modern kitchens.

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What Are the Best Trader Joe’s Family Finds?

We recently launched a second YouTube channel, Shop with the Shraders, to bring you shopping videos as we search for real food and real deals for stocking a traditional pantry on any budget. In our first video as a family, we visited Trader Joe’s, but with one condition. We had to each take separate carts and find bargains for our pantries without comparing products with each other in the store. We reveal our choices with each other and with you in today’s Trader Joe’s surprise haul.

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Shop With The Shraders For Real Food, Real Deals

We’ve launched something brand-new as a family—Shop With The Shraders—and we’re so excited to bring you along. This new second YouTube channel is associated with my existing Mary’s Nest YouTube channel. Come shop with us as we search for real food and real deals for stocking a traditional pantry on any budget!

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Real Food, Real Deals—Come Shop With The Shraders

We’ve launched something brand-new as a family—Shop With The Shraders—and we’re so excited to bring you along. This new second YouTube channel is associated with my existing Mary’s Nest YouTube channel. Come shop with us as we search for real food and real deals for stocking a traditional pantry on any budget!

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Let’s Talk Akkermansia: A Tiny Helper for Big Gut Health

In today’s podcast, I chat about how gut health plays a powerful role in our overall well-being—from digestion to immunity and even how we respond to certain treatments. In this special members video, we talk about one of the lesser-known—but mighty—microbes in our gut: Akkermansia muciniphila.

Watch the Meet Akkermansia: A Game-Changer for Good Gut Health – Traditional Foods Kitchen Academy video

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How to Make the Easiest Focaccia

There’s something about the smell of fresh focaccia—a Northern Italian flatbread—baking in the oven that instantly transports me back to summer barbecues in our backyard. And now I’m delighted to share this easy recipe with you here. Start by watching my focaccia recipe video, then keep reading to discover the full story and recipe tips!

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Aldi’s Top 10 Best Bargains for the Traditional Foods Kitchen

You’ll be surprised what you can buy at Aldi! In today’s video, I’m sharing my Top 10 Best Bargains from Aldi that are perfect for any Traditional Foods Kitchen. Aldi is truly becoming a go-to store for nourishing ingredients—from grass-fed meats and pastured eggs to rich Irish butter and even organic pantry staples.

Plus, I’ve included a Bonus Section at the end of this post (and in today’s Aldi’s Top 10 best bargains video!) where I highlight some budget-friendly, non-perishable food...

A Cozy New Corner at Mary’s Nest: Join Me on Substack

I’ve got a little something new to share—and don’t worry, nothing is going away! After years of sending out my musings and stories straight from my traditional foods kitchen, I’ve also set up a cozy little corner with Mary’s Nest on Substack. It’s just one more place where we can gather and share the heartwarming moments, nourishing kitchen adventures, and those everyday reflections that make life so special.

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Mary Bryant Shrader at the Nourished on a Budget Summit

Join me at the free Nourished on a Budget Summit, where I’ll share how to create a cozy, traditional Northern Italian supper without stretching your grocery dollars. Inspired by my mother’s Depression-era wisdom, this meal is rich in flavor, nutrition, and frugality—proof that nourishing your family can be both heartfelt and affordable.

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