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Top Cheap Foods Under $1 and $2 You Need to Buy Now at Aldi

In these inflationary times, traditional home cooks are looking for bargains at their grocery stores. They need to refill their working pantries and work on stocking their extended pantries when the products they need are on sale. Fortunately, many grocery stores, like Aldi, are stepping up to offer quality, cheap foods at low prices, giving us home cooks some relief in the pocketbook.

In today’s shopping video, I’ll show you 10 cheap categories of foods you need to buy now at Aldi while the...

Mary Bryant Shrader Discusses Solopreneur Success on The Encore Network

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by The Encore Network, which focuses on helping people over 50 start their own businesses. This Solopreneur event included panelists from all walks of life who either retired from their original careers and now are sole business owners or walked away from successful careers—before retirement age—to start their own companies.

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3 Crucial Pantry Questions You Need to Ask

September is National Preparedness Month in the United States, and this month’s special designation reminds us to be prepared in case of a local or national emergency. The United States Ready.gov site provides detailed information about possible disasters and emergencies and how to plan for them in your family and community.

So watch the video below and find out why, as a traditional foods home cook, you’ll want to ask yourself three crucial questions about your pantry before the end of Nati...

How to Prep a Pantry That Can Withstand Price Controls – The 3 Essential Foods to Stock NOW!

Along with the news about rising inflation and other economic uncertainties, the topic of price controls has been making headlines. As modern pioneers in the kitchen, we need to be ready for anything—especially when it comes to feeding our families. Today, let’s talk about price controls, what they are, and how you need to stock these 3 essential foods for your pantry that would be the most affected by price controls.

So watch my 3 Essential Foods to Stock Now video below and learn more abou...

Discussing the Secrets to Perfect Green Herbal Oils

I filmed a video about making flavored oils and the secret to making them so that they stay green, specifically flavored oils made with herbs. I published my “How to Keep Herbal Oils Green and Flavorful” public video over the summer, and in this member video, I talk about my public video and a related article from the Wall Street Journal.

These conversational vodcasts are available to the Kitchen Pioneers who have joined my YouTube membership community—The Traditional Foods Kitchen Academy.

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Anyone Can Make This Bread – Easy Artisan Bread

If you’ve ever wanted to bake your own bread but felt intimidated, you’re in the right place. Today, I will show you how to make the most delightful Easy Artisan Bread with just a few simple ingredients and a tiny bit of packaged yeast.

This recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike—it’s a no-fuss, hands-off approach that yields a beautifully rustic loaf with a crisp crust and a soft, chewy interior. Trust me, your kitchen will smell heavenly, and your family will think you’v...

Enter the Mystery Seed Bundle and Cookbook Giveaway

I’m excited to share news of a free Mystery Seed Bundle GIVEAWAY that Survival Garden Seeds is having that includes:

50 Packet Mystery Seed Bundle. This bundle from Survival Garden Seeds will contain heirloom garden seeds that may include vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more. These are all open-pollinated, non-GMO gardening seeds that are safe for growing in the United States.Signed copy of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook. My bestselling cookbook from Penguin Random House contains over 85 t...

The 3 EASY Ways to Lower Preparedness Anxiety

With so much going on in the world to worry about, we can feel overwhelmed—almost paralyzed—wondering what the best first step is to prepare for the unexpected. The good news is I have three simple steps you can take to lower your worries and anxieties—what I call Preparedness Anxiety. After implementing these easy steps, you’ll feel better equipped for whatever the world might throw your way.

So watch the video chat below and learn how these easy ways can help quell your worries and make yo...

2 Ingredient Gluten-Free Bread – How to Make Socca

Have you ever had the chance to try French-inspired Socca, also known as Farinata in Italy? Well, you are in for a treat! This gluten-free bread is easy to make with just 2 ingredients!

So watch the video tutorial below and find out why socca is a beloved dish throughout southern France and northern Italy.

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How to Make the Most Flavorful Strawberry Digestive Bitters

If you’ve tried digestive bitters before and found the taste too strong or off-putting, you’re in for a treat with these strawberry digestive bitters! These mild and delicious bitters retain all the digestive benefits without the intense flavor, and they’re easy to make homemade. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how to make these bitters and enjoy their delightful taste and digestive support.

I love creating a variety of homemade digestive bitters, tonics, and elixirs, and I’m sure yo...