Deep South Dining

Farm fresh sweet potatoes do not need much to shine. One of the original "heat & eat" foods, sweet potatoes often make a special appearance on holiday tables in the south. Born and raised in the sweet potato capital of the world, Vardaman, MS, April McGreger knows what a great sweet potato is capable of. This chef and cookbook author joins the show to share some tips for her perfect potato and...

The cookbook may seem like the obvious gift for the foodie or home cook in your life, but choosing the perfect title can become a tall task for the uninitiated. Fresh from Thanksgiving and ready to spread some Christmas cheer Malcolm and Carol have some gift ideas that will please any foodie on your gift list. From old staples to the latest in smart home technology. Also they welcome Katie Mulpos...

The holidays are here and today Malcolm and Carol are taking a look back at some of their favorite moments of 2020 so far. There is still a month to go but this year has been full of great guest and callers. From bacon to banana peppers and cookbooks to tailgates this show covers just a sampling of all the great moments that have been heard on Deep South Dining. Show Links Benton Bacon Stafford Sh...

In less than two weeks Thanksgiving 2020 will be among us. Set to be different, like most everything this year, Malcolm and Carol share their thoughts about the perfect Thanksgiving plate. Does it include white meat or dark meat? How about canned cranberry sauce? And don't forget about the always debatable list of best Thanksgiving side dishes. With a few funny Thanksgiving memories from listeners...

Okra is a great southern delicacy, but is also one of the most misunderstood vegetables around. These two views of okra caused author Chris Smith to write the book, The Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration. After a 2006 trip to the US from his native land of England, Chris was fascinated with this wonder plant that often gets reduced to being fried or stewed, but is capable of so much more. Malc...

On the eve of the general election Malcom and Carol look back at some of the past presidents favorite meals. Think you can guess which former president was a fan of pigs feet? They also revisit a 2018 interview from author Adrian Miller where he talked about his book, The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Ob...

Deep South Dining is all about the culture of southern flavor. Defined by dishes like grits, catfish, and fried chicken many people would not place cheesecake among the greats of southern culinary heritage. Pastry chef Shaun Davis of Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace is trying to change that with his cheesecakes that are Mississippi inspired and New York Approved. He joins the show and talks...

For this special "Drive Time" edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol share the details of their Fine Tuning magazine cover shoot and respond to listener emails. To show your support for Deep South Dining and MPB Think Radio visit our website, MPBonline.org or call 1-888-372-4483. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Nick Wallace is one of our favorite guest here on Deep South Dining. Not only does his Mississippi roots shine in the food he prepares but his genuine caring for people can be summed up as true southern hospitality. Today Malcolm and Carol catch up with Nick about his latest partnerships with Dole and Nova Nordik that keep uplifting his mission of access to healthy meals for children and fami...

On this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol spend some time with our friends on the Mississippi coast. Jessie Zenor from the Greenhouse on Porter joins the show to talk about their simple yet interesting approach to biscuit making and why opening a second location during the pandemic was not the smartest thing to do. Also food writer and photographer Julian Brunt calls in to talk about...

Football is back in Mississippi, but the pregame ritual of tailgating will be everything but traditional this year. Yet the one constant is that a good game deserves good food. Oxford based chef John Currence wants to make sure your home tailgate this year is just as delicious and festive with his latest cookbook, Tailgreat: How To Crush It At Tailgating . He joins the show and talks about how he...

More than just a place to eat, local restaurants are gathering places for friends and a vital business for the local economy. Today Malcolm and Carol talk with restaurant owner Jeff Good about the affect COVID-19 had on hid business and the way he managing these uncertain times. Also with the fall season making its arrival Felder Rushing (The Gestalt Gardener) joins the show to talk abou...

Most people, if asked, have one person in their social circle that can be counted for good barbecue. And they are probably known as the "BBQ Guy". But on Deep South Dining we have our resident "BBQ Girl", Trudy Fisher! Always at the ready for a good grilling conversation Trudy joins Malcolm and Carol for a discussion about good 'Que and the sauce that brings it home. With many styles and variation...

On this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol remember and highlight one of the great writers and cultural ambassadors of the South, Julia Reed. On Friday, August 28 she died at the age of 59. A tireless spokesperson for the South and especially her hometown of Greenville, Julia was the embodiment of Deep South Dining. From Garden & Gun Magazine In Memoriam: Julia Evans Reed, 1960–202...

A touch of this and a splash of that is all it took for this episode of Deep South Dining to get cooking. First Malcolm and Carol chat about some current food headlines from Mississippi and around the country. Then they send condolences to a pair of local restaurant scene favorites that left a great impact in the industry. Next they ponder on the distinction of jelly covered lamb chops and take a...

Chef Alexander Smalls began his life in the South Carolina low country, but has traveled the world as a world class opera singer, opened some of Americas finest restaurants, and has the awards to prove it. His new cookbook, “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen” bridges his two passions and presents them as binding forces of culture and history. Malcolm and C...

As a renowned pastry chef based in Nashville, Lisa Donovan has has a front row seat to the workings of the restaurant industry. Her recently released memoir, "Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger" is written by a cook but you won’t find a recipe in its pages. It talks of Lisa’s journey that has been called a unforgettable tale of class, gender, and race. So join us as Malcolm and Carol as they talk w...

Community cookbooks focus on home cooking, often documenting regional, ethnic, family, and societal traditions, as well as local history. For this reason Larrison Campbell had a front row seat to the fashionable entertaining and eating that is chronicled in many of her mother’s community cookbooks. Her recent Vanity Fair essay takes a look at these time capsules and relates their recipes and tradi...

Malcolm and Carol are in a bit of fig mania. Figs are everywhere and Carol even has fig tarts to share. On this episode of Deep South Dining there is plenty of fig talk, also Malcolm shares some news that will yield him more time in the kitchen. Also Felder Rushing joins the show to talk about the garden he has had this summer and share his process for fig preserves. Let's eat y'all! Ocracoke Isla...

The only question to ask when talking about ice cream is: Cup or cone? You may have your favorite flavor but the way you take your scoop really sets people a part. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol celebrate National Ice Cream Month by highlighting some of the great places, past and present, to get a delicious scoop. Also several listeners call in and share great memories of...

Duke's Mayonnaise is a brand that has origins in the South but is a mayo favorite in many parts of the country. The launch of The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook shines a light on just how far this condiment can be used in the kitchen. Author Ashley Strickland Freeman joins host Malcolm White and Carol Puckett to talk about this ode to Duke's Mayonnaise and tell why it is the secret ingredient for many...

The summer is always a great time for grilling. If we are being honest anytime is a great time for grilling. On this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol welcome two grill masters to the show to share their knowledge of grilling and smoking. From Tru-Q BBQ we have Trudy Fisher and from Wright Way BBQ we welcome Eddie Wright. Low and slow is great for brisket but what about kabobs? And ar...

Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol take a look at the process of pickling and preserving foods with friend of the show April McGregor. Now based in Pennsylvania, this native of Vardaman, Mississippi has been making award winning pickles and preserves since the days on her family farm. After a brief history lesson from Carol on the early days of preserving, April takes us from the fig tre...

Adrian Miller did not set out to be known as the Soul Food Scholar, but when he say a void in the telling of the story of soul food he rose to the challenge. Now as a James Beard Award winning author and historian he shares the story of soul food and how it is a major part of the African-American experience. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol talk with Adrian ahead of Juneteen...

The yellow squash, red tomatoes, and many of the delicious greens are ready to make your dinner plate radiant. But that is only if you have access to this type of high quality food. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol take a look into the struggle of food insecurity with Robert St. John from Extra Table and the producers of a new documentary Fertile Ground. Food insecurity is n...