Talking cookbooks and her TV persona on Baseball and BBQ
Melissa joined episode 360 to discuss Fanning the Flames and the person behind her tough television judging persona.
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Melissa Cookston
Melissa Cookston is a Mississippi Delta pitmaster, seven-time world barbecue champion, cookbook author and Barbecue Showdown judge who shares recipes and mentors young cooks.
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bleav.comListen to Baseball and BBQBackyard barbecue advice on Low & Slow
She discussed the Prairie Fresh State of BBQ Report, the gap between confidence and skill, and ways to get more smoke flavor from a pellet cooker.
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Taking stock of American barbecue
In a Smoke Sheet interview, Melissa talked about teaching grill fundamentals, rising restaurant costs and Memphis Barbecue Company’s 15th year.
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Smoked berry sangria from the new cookbook
Melissa shared a recipe from Fanning the Flames on The BBQ Allstars blog, bringing smoke to a summer drink.
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Sharing her rib tips with Parade
After a cooking demonstration in Austin with Diamond Crystal kosher salt, Melissa spoke to Parade about making tender, flavorful ribs at home.
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