Cooking through the Collection
Librarian Melissa
4.3from 11 ratings
- 14
- Episodes
- 11
- Ratings
- 2022
- First episode
- 717
- YouTube views
About Cooking through the Collection
Welcome to the Cooking through the Collection Podcast. Melissa is a librarian who loves to cook and bake, and has challenged herself to try out new cookbooks she finds in her library. Follow her along on her journey!
- Publisher
- Librarian Melissa
- Category
- arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Nov 2022
- Latest episode
- 12 May 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
12 May 2026
The Food and Cooking of Milan and Bologna by Valentina Harris
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa tries to recreate a dish she had in her travels to Milan. She tries recipes from: “The Food and Cooking of Milan and Bologna, Classic Dishes from the North-West of Italy” Check it out from your local library: https://search.worldcat.org/title/828848420 (https://www.worldcat.org/title/1228848006) or support the author by purchasing your copy at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-food-and-cooking-of-milan-and-bologna-classic-dishes-from-the-north-west-of-italy-valentina-harris/f479586162f86eb3?ean=9781903141908&next=t (https://www.amazon.com/Aromas-Sindh-Geeta-Gwalani/dp/1645601242/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O33S3GGN8SYN&keywords=aromas+of+sindh&qid=1676578614&sprefix=aromas+of+sind%2Caps%2C790&sr=8-1) Find the ingredients here (temember that instructions are copyrighted): https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-13/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-13/) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) If you make the recipes, please let me know! Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay
15 Jul 2025
Kathryn Hahn's "Bunker Special"
Melissa is BACK! This episode is a little different. After watching, "Kathryn Hahn Eats Her Last Meal" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuH68t1gLw4) on the Mythical Kitchen YouTube channel, Melissa had to try the "Bunker Special" which may not be a full-fledged recipe, but it is tasty. Follow the pod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabway
27 Nov 2024
Thanksgiving Special - Cranberry Fruit Conserve
Melissa shares her favorite cranberry recipe she makes at Thanksgiving and Christmas! It’s the only way some of her family will eat them. Cranberry Fruit Conserve from Barefoot Contessa Parties! via Food Network: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cranberry-fruit-conserve-recipe-1941951 (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cranberry-fruit-conserve-recipe-1941951) Check out Barefoot Contessa Parties! with your public library card: https://search.worldcat.org/title/44046917 (https://search.worldcat.org/title/44046917 ) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/)
13 Aug 2024
The Vegetable Eater
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” I try to make a fast and tasty veggie burger from Cara Mangini’s “The Vegetable Eater: The New Playbook for Cooking Vegetarian”. Check it out from your public library: https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1385503596 (https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1385503596) or support the author and indie bookstores by purchasing at BookShop.org (http://bookshop.org/): https://bookshop.org/p/books/dinner-from-the-ground-up-put-vegetables-front-and-center-with-100-delicious-seasonal-recipes-cara-mangini/20240079?ean=9781523514946 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/dinner-from-the-ground-up-put-vegetables-front-and-center-with-100-delicious-seasonal-recipes-cara-mangini/20240079?ean=9781523514946) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make this recipe, please let me know! Ingredients: https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-10/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-10/) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabway
26 Feb 2024
The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa faces her bread fears by baking from “The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook” by Margarita Carrillo Arronte from her local library. Find at your local library: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1338674324 (https://search.worldcat.org/title/1338674324) or support independent bookstores by purchasing at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-mexican-vegetarian-cookbook-400-authentic-everyday-recipes-for-the-home-cook-margarita-carrillo-arronte/18420152?ean=9781838665265 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-mexican-vegetarian-cookbook-400-authentic-everyday-recipes-for-the-home-cook-margarita-carrillo-arronte/18420152?ean=9781838665265) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipe, please let me know! Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay Click here for the ingredients: https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episodes/episode-9/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episodes/episode-9/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
22 Jan 2024
The Bread Baker’s Apprentice
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa faces her bread fears by baking from, “The Bread Baker’s Apprentice” by Peter Reinhart from her local library. Find at your local library: https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/945885079 (https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/945885079) or support independent bookstores by purchasing at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bread-baker-s-apprentice-15th-anniversary-edition-mastering-the-art-of-extraordinary-bread-a-baking-book-peter-reinhart/12838823?ean=9781607748656 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bread-baker-s-apprentice-15th-anniversary-edition-mastering-the-art-of-extraordinary-bread-a-baking-book-peter-reinhart/12838823?ean=9781607748656) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipe, please let me know! Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay Click here for the ingredients: https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-8/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-8/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
26 Nov 2023
Thanksgiving Traditions
**HOST'S NOTE: The turkey takes closer to 2 hours--Melissa apparently can't read from her computer screen with her current prescription.** On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa is on crutches, and while she can’t test a new cookbook, she can go through her Thanksgiving family traditions. For more recipes, visit the episode website: https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-7/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-7/) Spatchcocked Turkey by Serious Eats (https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/butterfiled-roast-turkey-with-gravy-recipe.html) Cranberry Fruit Conserve by Ina Garten (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cranberry-fruit-conserve-recipe-1941951) Deep-Dish Apple Pie with PERFECT PIE CRUST** by Ina Garten (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/deep-dish-apple-pie-recipe-2103535) (**my go-to recipe for crust) My podcast cover art is a photo of this impressive beauty! Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel on Allrecipes (by Ginny) (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15683/dutch-apple-pie-with-oatmeal-streusel/) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make any of the recipes, please let me know! Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
14 Aug 2023
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” my husband and I try to up his “brisket game” with Aaron Franklin’s, “Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto”. Check it out from your public library: https://worldcat.org/en/title/884298205 (https://worldcat.org/en/title/884298205) or support the author and indie bookstores by purchasing at BookShop.org (http://BookShop.org): https://bookshop.org/p/books/franklin-barbecue-a-meat-smoking-manifesto-a-cookbook-jordan-mackay/12838115?ean=9781607747208 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/franklin-barbecue-a-meat-smoking-manifesto-a-cookbook-jordan-mackay/12838115?ean=9781607747208) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make this recipe, please let me know! INGREDIENTS--Click Here (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-6/) TRANSCRIPT--coming soon Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabway --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
10 May 2023
Quintessential Filipino Cooking
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa tries to learn more about her Filipino roots by trying recipes from, “Quintessential Filipino Cooking” by Liza Agbanlog from her local library: https://worldcat.org/en/title/1043039401 (https://worldcat.org/en/title/1043039401) or support the author by purchasing your copy at on BookShop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/quintessential-filipino-cooking-75-authentic-and-classic-recipes-of-the-philippines-liza-agbanlog/12034101?ean=9781624145483): Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipes, please let me know! Ingredients (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-5/) Transcript (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cooking-through-the-Collection-Ep5-Transcript.pdf ) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
17 Apr 2023
Spiced: Unlock the Power of Spices to Transform Your Cooking
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa tests out a spicy recipe from, “Spiced: Unlock the Power of Spices to Transform Your Cooking” from her local library. Find at your local library: https://www.worldcat.org/title/1049790774 (https://www.worldcat.org/title/1049790774) or support independent bookstores by purchasing at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/spiced-unlock-the-power-of-spices-to-transform-your-cooking-america-s-test-kitchen/53109?ean=9781945256776 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/spiced-unlock-the-power-of-spices-to-transform-your-cooking-america-s-test-kitchen/53109?ean=9781945256776) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipe, please let me know! Recipe Ingredients (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-4/) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay View the transcript by clicking here. (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cooking-through-the-Collection-Ep4-Spiced.pdf) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
27 Mar 2023
The Vegan Baking Bible
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa attempts to change her track record with vegan baking using, “The Vegan Baking Bible” by Karolina Tegelaar from her local library: https://www.worldcat.org/title/1289319514 (https://www.worldcat.org/title/1289319514) or support the author by purchasing your copy at on BookShop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-vegan-baking-bible-over-300-recipes-for-bakes-cakes-treats-and-sweets-karolina-tegelaar/18317034?ean=9781911682493). Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipes, please let me know! Ingredients List (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-3/) Transcript (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cooking-through-the-Collection-Ep3-Vegan-Transcript.pdf) Photo of Pie (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/771C04CE-81AC-4D85-BE1C-B9AC19D191E9_1_105_c.jpeg) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
20 Feb 2023
Aromas of Sindh
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa delves into a cuisine she’s never made before. She tries recipes from: “Aromas of Sindh: 100 Recipes from the Heart” by Geeta Gwalani from her local library: https://www.worldcat.org/title/1228848006 (https://www.worldcat.org/title/1228848006) or support the author by purchasing your copy at Amazon.com. (https://www.amazon.com/Aromas-Sindh-Geeta-Gwalani/dp/1645601242/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O33S3GGN8SYN&keywords=aromas+of+sindh&qid=1676578614&sprefix=aromas+of+sind%2Caps%2C790&sr=8-1) Find the ingredients and transcript here: https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-2/ (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-2/) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod (https://www.facebook.com/cookthecollectionpod) If you make the recipes, please let me know! Ingredients: Click Here (https://cookthecollectionpod.com/episode-2/) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/dayfox-29184718/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
2 Jan 2023
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I
On the pilot episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Melissa delves into a book that was on the library’s bookshelves, as well as in her childhood home: “Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I” by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle. Find at your local library: https://www.worldcat.org/title/681779671 (https://www.worldcat.org/title/681779671) or support independent bookstores by purchasing at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/mastering-the-art-of-french-cooking-volume-i-50th-anniversary-edition-a-cookbook-julia-child/15660049?ean=9780375413407 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/mastering-the-art-of-french-cooking-volume-i-50th-anniversary-edition-a-cookbook-julia-child/15660049?ean=9780375413407) Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/cookthecollectionpod/) If you make the recipe, please let me know! For drag, wigs, and LGBTQIA+ amusement, follow Wigs by Vanity: https://www.instagram.com/wigsbyvanity/ (https://www.instagram.com/wigsbyvanity/) Watch Jamie & Julia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkvb4CkedaM&list=PLnBJiJ3X1GSZU3y1LVsRwLNSMMxvfBcGe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkvb4CkedaM&list=PLnBJiJ3X1GSZU3y1LVsRwLNSMMxvfBcGe) Music: Sweet Love by DayFox on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/dayfox-29184718) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
21 Nov 2022
Introducing Cooking through the Collection
Welcome to the Cooking through the Collection Podcast. Melissa is a librarian who loves to cook and bake, and has challenged herself to try out new cookbooks she finds in her library. Follow her along on her journey! Click on subscribe to automatically receive the first episode when it’s released! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookthecollection/message
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