✨ Before we get started, an exciting announcement! ✨
If you’re a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook with a traditional publisher, join me for the Publish Your Cookbook event starting Monday, October 20, 2025.

In this free training, you’ll learn the shortcut most aspiring authors miss — how to sell your cookbook concept before writing the entire manuscript. You’ll discover how to position yourself as the author publishers want right now and follow the exact steps to land your first book deal. Don’t miss this opportunity! 👉 Register at publishcookbooks.com.

A quick shout-out to Mari, a long-time listener of the Cookbook Love Podcast, who recently shared in our Confident Cookbook Writer Facebook Group:

“I self-published a cookbook! I’m not in the writing program, but I wanted to thank Maggie Green for the amazing Cookbook Love Podcast I’ve been binging for the past two years. I wouldn’t have finished my book without your guidance.”

Her story is a beautiful reminder of the impact of showing up and sharing knowledge—one podcast at a time.

Today’s guest is Mary Bryant Schrader, creator of Mary’s Nest, a beloved YouTube channel with over one million subscribers and more than 600 videos on traditional cooking skills—think bone broth, sourdough, and fermentation.

Mary’s new book, The Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food, brings timeless kitchen wisdom into today’s world.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What traditional foods really are

• Why food preservation matters now more than ever

• The Four Corners Pantry concept

• Lessons Mary has learned from YouTube and cookbook writing

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Mary's Nest

✨Before we get started, an exciting announcement ✨
If you’re a food, nutrition, or culinary pro and you dream of being published by a traditional publisher, I want to invite you to my upcoming Publish Your Cookbook event where you will learn the shortcut most aspiring authors miss when publishing their cookbook. You’ll discover how to position yourself as the author publishers want right now, and the exact steps to land your first book deal. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Head to publishcookbooks.com to register for the event.

Today I’m joined by award-winning author Maureen Abood to talk about her beautiful new book, Lebanese Baking. Known for her warm storytelling and deep connection to Lebanese food culture, Maureen invites us into the heart of her kitchen and heritage. During the interview, we discussed:

• Behind the table of contents: how Maureen designed the book to blend classic staples, family favorites, and innovative takes.

• The significance of sharing: why the act of baking and offering food to others is central to Lebanese tradition.

• Homemade phyllo dough: what inspired her to include this ambitious yet rewarding recipe, and how she makes it approachable.

• A baker’s starting point: which recipes Maureen recommends if you’re new to baking and to Lebanese cuisine.

If you’ve ever been curious about Lebanese flavors, want to expand your baking repertoire, or simply love the idea of food as a way to connect and share, this conversation will inspire you to preheat your oven and invite someone to the table.

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Maureen Abood

Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I’m excited to talk to you about one key tool in the life of most cookbook authors, and that’s an email list. Part of the reason I want to talk about this is that there is a misconception that we have to chase publishers and agents. But what I’ve found to be true in my own life, in the lives of my students, and in the lives of the authors I’ve talked to on the show is that publishers and agents are looking for a food, culinary, or nutrition expert like you. And how will they find you? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about. What makes for a strong author platform is the heart of the platform, your email list. I’ll break down why your list is your most valuable publishing asset, how to simplify your platform so it feels doable, and how to reignite your list to connect with your audience starting today.

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