What's Cooking

By Torri Kellough
Published on 22 November, 2023

What’s cooking? Maybe you after checking out the cooking and baking resources available at CSN Libraries. In support of the college’s Culinary Arts program, the library collects books and other resources covering food preparation, recipes, and food science. With seasonal gatherings right around the corner, polish up your kitchen skills or showcase your baking chops by using one of the library’s resources. All campus libraries have print resources available as well plus you can also review the U.S. Department of Agriculture blog for food safety tips.

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Title: The New Cooking School Cookbook

Author: America’s Test Kitchen Location: ProQuest eBook Central database

Details: A cookbook designed to take home cooks to the next level.

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Title: Bread Therapy: The Mindful Art of Baking Bread

Author: Pauline Beamont Location: EBSCOhost database

Details: A self-help book that encourages mindfulness through the slowed down process of baking bread.

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Title: Gordon Ramsay Quick and delicious: 100 Recipes to cook in 30 Minutes or Less

Author: Gordon Ramsay Location: EBSCOhost database

Details: Famed chef Gordon Ramsay provides recipes to cook up meals in 30 minutes or less.

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Title: In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes & Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African countries that Touch the Indian Ocean

Authors: Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen Location: EBSCOhost database

Details: Go on a culinary journey with bibis (or grandmothers) from eight African nations and learn about their unique stories and delicious recipes.

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Title: Gastronomy

Creator: Alexander Street Location: Alexander Street Video collection

Details: This collection contains 212 videos showcasing the intersection between food and cultures around the world.