Episodes
Original air date: 07-08-24 Topic: Malcolm and Carol hear from listeners and take email and phone questions like "What is the difference between marinara and pasta sauce?" "What about salsa, picante, taco sauce, and pico de gallo?" and "How do you make corn ribs?" Plus, Malcolm and Carol take a call from a world-traveling fan in South Carolina. Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/11/24
Topic: Carol Palmer and Chef Enrika Williams welcome Editor in Chief of Cook’s Country, food and nutrition journalist, and James Beard Award– winning author of “Jubilee”; “Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice” and “The Jemima Code,” Toni Tipton-Martin, back to the show. And they welcome first-time guest, Executive Editor of Creative Content for Cook’s Country, a cast member of the Cook’s Country TV show, and passionate Southern woman, Morgan Bolling, to the show to discuss their new book, "When...
Published 11/04/24
Published 11/04/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about their recent dining experiences at Derek Emerson's new restaurant, Sacred Ground, which is not yet open to the public. Malcolm shares a book recommendation, Bayou by Melissa M. Martin, and he and Carol pay respects to one of their friends from their Cooking and Coping Facebook page. Then, Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi joins the show to talk about her many endeavors including her restaurant and hospitality design company, Ferriss and Co. They also discuss...
Published 10/28/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about what's been cooking in their homes, including a Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew. And they discuss a recent Southern Living article quoting Malcolm about Jackson's Famous Comeback Sauce. Leigh Bailey joins the show to talk about Salad Days in Flora and its recent expansion news! They talk about hydroponic farming, the food scene in Flora, and more. And Malcolm and Carol taste Leigh's fall breakfast salad with Spring Mix from Salad Days, Bacon from Flora Butcher,...
Published 10/21/24
Topic: It's Carol's Birthday! Malcolm and Carol are joined by friend of the show Charlotte Duck Pelton who is visiting Mississippi while seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton. Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table calls into the show to talk about the organization and their upcoming Bourbon Festival happening Thursday, October 17th, in Jackson. And then, South Louisiana native Larry Roussel treats MPB to Uncle Larry's Ready, Set, Gumbo and talks about developing and feeding THOUSANDS...
Published 10/14/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back together again! They catch up on what's been cooking in their respective kitchens and around the state before diving into conversation with two-time James Beard Award-winning recipe developer, editor, and cookbook author Ann Taylor Pittman. Her newest cookbook, The Global Pantry Cookbook, has been a hit in Carol's kitchen for weeks, so they had plenty to talk about from recipe development to featured ingredients like miso, sambal, chorizo, fish sauce,...
Published 10/07/24
Topic: Today is a special Drive Time edition of Deep South Dining. Carol is out of town, so Joe Sherman is filling in. Malcolm and Joe talk about what they've been cooking and eating. They welcome Robert St. John to talk about his new restaurant openings. Then, Malcolm and Joe talk "weird food combinations," different ways to make pimiento and cheese, and more! Guest(s): Robert St. John   Host(s): Malcolm White and Joe Sherman   Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 09/30/24
Topic: It's a mini-family reunion on Deep South Dining! Malcolm and Carol welcome Carol's brother, John Puckett, to the show with his colleague, Catherine Mansell, to talk about green coffee beans! John and Catherine talk about their businesses Coffee Bean Corral in Jackson and Current Crop Roasting Shop in New Orleans. They discuss types of beans, where they come from, flavor profiles, home roasting, and more! Guest(s): John Puckett and Catherine Mansell   Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol...
Published 09/23/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol reflect on the Mississippi Book Festival and recent restaurant openings and closings in the Jackson metro area. They welcome Jud Patterson to Deep South Dining to talk about his brand of New Orleans-style Chicory Coffee, Daddy Jack's Coffee. Malcolm and Carol answer some questions from listeners and welcome Java Chatman to talk about how listeners can "Talk to Us" any time with the MPB Public Media App.   Guest(s): Jud Patterson and Java Chatman   Host(s): Malcolm...
Published 09/16/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with New York Times bestselling food writer and author, Anne Byrn, about her cookbook "Baking in the American South" and upcoming events in Mississippi. The cookbook answers the question "what makes Southern baking special?" with over 400 pages of mouthwatering recipes and their origins. Join Malcolm, Carol, and Anne for a food history lesson about cornbread, biscuits, puddings, pies, and a taste of the research behind "Baking in the American...
Published 09/09/24
It's Labor Day, but here's a throwback to a mouthwatering discussion about catfish. Topic: Friend of the show, Katy Simmons Prosser from Simmons Catfish joins Malcolm, Carol, and Java to talk catfish. We discuss cuts of fish and what types of breading, oil, and sides are best for a fish fry. Guest: Katy Simmons Prosser Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/02/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the reopening of the Mayflower Cafe, pear preserves, hot dogs, Daddy Jack's Coffee, the return of Pumpkin Spice, and more. Then, they talk with Executive Chef Tiffany Williams and General Manager Jesse Thomas from the Jackson Square Grill in Columbus about their upcoming Southern History Brunch event. And Tim Pierce checks in to talk about Etowah Hunt Club and the creative dinner Chef Enrika Williams prepared for their event over the weekend. Guest(s):...
Published 08/26/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with Chef McKinley Pierce from Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi and his 10-year-old student, Caylee Boyd. They discuss the culinary program and the recent Dole Nutritious is Delicious Cook-Off in California Guest(s): McKinley Pierce and Caylee Boyd Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/19/24
Topic: Welcome to the first installment of "The Coffee Shop"! Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman, Chef Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman to the studio for coffee, donuts, and a round table discussion about food and foodways. We catch up with Chef Enrika about what she's been up to lately, and we talk coffee, social media, inflation, and more! Guest(s): Joe Sherman, Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 08/12/24
Topic: Malcolm, Carol, and Joe Sherman celebrate Back to School Week at MPB with a visit from Elaine Trigiani before she heads home to Italy. They talk about Elaine's online classes, travel, and olive oil. And then, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, Pat Fontaine, and culinary arts instructor from Clinton High School, Chef Catherine Bruce, talk about MHRA and the ProStart program for Mississippi high schoolers. Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani, Pat...
Published 08/05/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol get a little nostalgic while talking about sweet summer treats with second-generation owner of Nandy's Candy, Emmie King. Guest(s): Emmie King Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/29/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Lee Harper to the show. Lee is an artist and miniaturist from Oxford who recreates and preserves the history of real-life restaurants, bars, iconic juke joints, homes, and more in Mississippi and across the South through her art. Guest(s): Lee Harper Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/22/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with Chris Goodwin, Director of Special Projects at Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about their department-wide potluck tradition, Tomato Sandwich Day. And LeAnne Gault calls in to talk about the history and closing of the 88-year-old restaurant, Crystal Grill, in Greenwood. Guest(s): Chris Goodwin and LeAnne Gault Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/15/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol hear from listeners and take email and phone questions like "What is the difference between marinara and pasta sauce?" "What about salsa, picante, taco sauce, and pico de gallo?" and "How do you make corn ribs?" Plus, Malcolm and Carol take a call from a world-traveling fan in South Carolina. Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/08/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol visit the dining room of Bully's Soul Food Restaurant on Livingston Road in Jackson, MS for a live broadcast. They sit down with the owners of the soul food restaurant, Greta and Tyrone Bully, to discuss the history and future of the restaurant. And Malcolm, Carol, Java, Germaine, and friends get to taste some of the menu items that made Bully's famous! Guest(s): Greta and Tyrone Bully Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on...
Published 07/01/24
Topic: One of our loyal listeners requested a show about the history and future of the Mayflower Cafe in Jackson, MS, and our hosts knew just who to call to get an update! Malcolm and Carol talk "weird" sandwiches and tomatoes, and Chef Hunter Evans joins the show to talk about Elvie's, the 2024 James Beard Awards, and his plans for the future of the Mayflower Cafe. Guest(s): Chef Hunter Evans Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See...
Published 06/24/24
Topic: In honor of Juneteenth, we are taking a look back at some of the amazing African American culinary voices we've had the pleasure of speaking with so far in 2024. We revisit interviews with Chef Enrika Williams, Reshonda Perryman from Visit Mississippi, Phil Stamps of Stamps Super Burgers, Chef Nick Wallace, journalist and author Toni Tipton-Martin, and Kayland Partee and Chef JB from the Dirty Napkins Supper Club. Guest(s): Enrika Williams, Reshonda Perryman, Phil Stamps, Nick Wallace,...
Published 06/17/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the 2024 James Beard Award ceremony coming up June 10th, and welcome Marshall Bartlett, co-founder and CEO of Home Place Pastures, to discuss converting his family's farm from "input intensive row crops to a regenerative grazing operation." Guest: Marshall Bartlett Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Watch the James Beard Award ceremony livestream at 5:30pm central time here: 2024 James Beard Awards Presented by Capital One Restaurant and Chef Awards...
Published 06/10/24
Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about their recent travels, Gulf Coast seafood news, and have a long-anticipated conversation with one of the busiest chefs in Mississippi. Chef and co-owner of Walker's Drive-In, Local 463, and CAET, Derek Emerson, joins the show to talk about his current (and future?) restaurants and much more! Guest: Chef Derek Emerson Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Deep South Songs: "Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry and "Drive-In" by The Beach Boys Email:...
Published 06/03/24