Melba's American Comfort Cookbook

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Melba's American Comfort Cookbook

  • $10 flat rate, always worth it.
  • Harlem born, but we ship good vibes nationwide
  • NiLu is a Black owned business since 2015
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From the kitchen of Harlem’s own Melba Wilson, this cookbook brings 100 soul-warming recipes straight to your table.

She’s served everyone from locals to legends at her namesake restaurant, Melba’s, where the fried chicken and eggnog waffles speak for themselves. Now, she’s sharing the recipes—and the stories—that shaped her, from Sylvia’s to her own packed dining room in Central Harlem.

What’s inside:

  • 100 recipes, from sweet potato pie to BBQ turkey meatloaf

  • Full-color photos

  • Personal stories + kitchen wisdom

  • Real-deal comfort food with Harlem roots

Gift it to the home chef, the transplant missing Sunday dinners, or yourself

Shipping: Not Free, Just Worth It

We’re a small Harlem shop, not a mega warehouse. That means no free shipping—but every box is packed with care like it’s going to family.

Fast(ish) Shipping

Order by 12PM ET, and we’ll hand your package off to USPS or UPS the same or next business day. 

In Store Pickup

Live nearby? Pick it up at 191 Malcolm X Blvd (between 119th & 120th).
Pickup Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12–7PM. Free and friendly.

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