Deep South Dining

Foot Print Farms is an almost 70 acre, fully functional farm in the city of Jackson. This farm provides fresh produce to all comers. From citizens that may live in a described food desert or swamp to those that really seeking to live a farm to table lifestyle. Now with a focus on building an eco-system of local and statewide businesses Foot Print Farms host Magnolia Sunset Markets. Joining the sho...

The country of Lebanon is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Yet a great community of Lebanese call Mississippi home because their ancestors migrated here at the turn of the 20th century and brought traditions and foods that melded perfectly with the southern flavors of Mississippi. Today we talk about these lasting t...

In this edition of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol are wrap up Women's History Month by shinning the spotlight on Chef Taylor Bowen Ricketts. Named one of Southern Living magazines, Top 50 Female chefs and a 2011 James Beard Award, Best Chef of the South Semi-finalist, Taylor is pushing Mississippi forward with her culinary foodscapes. Her restaurant Fan & Johnny’s is one of Greenwood's b...

Southern foodways mean different things to different people. Yet the common thread about southern foodways is the people who pass these traditions thru the generations. Edna Lewis will forever be a lasting figure in the world of southern cooking and helped keep these southern foodways alive with cookbooks like The Taste Of Country Cooking . Scott Peacock is one of the young chefs she influenced to...

With the current water situation happening in the capital of Mississippi, Jackson has welcomed all types of organizations willing to lend a helping hand. The World Central Kitchen is one of those organizations that are on the ground in Jackson and Josh Phelps joins Deep South Dining to talk about their work. Later, Malcolm and Carol talk to one of the true friends of the show Chef David Raines. Kn...

#FetaPasta has tracked millions of views on Tik Tok and has made feta hard to find. Malcolm and Carol talk about the feta phenomenon and welcome back to the show the official silent partner of Deep South Dining, LeAnne Doss Gault. A delightful home cook she almost makes a stir with her post on the Cooking & Coping Facebook page. Also, Deep South Dining opens women's history month by rememberin...

As Mississippi unthaws from a historic ice storm, Malcolm and Carol are back to talk about their experience of the past couple of weeks and what they have been eating during these crazy days. For one of our host's popcorn has been on the top of that list. Also as we move through Black History Month, Martina Barksdale rejoins the show to give an update about the Culinary Clash competition. Lastly,...

In this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol open the show by sharing their upcoming Valentine's Day dinner plans. One has a lovely meal for two at home planned, while the other already have reservations at a local restaurant. Next, they speak with Martina Barksdale, host of the Gray Media lifestyle show Weekend Mississippi . For the month of February, Mississippi Weekend is continuing t...

February is here, so that means the month-long free trial of 2021 is officially over. Either those new year resolutions are still holding steady or you have moved on to the next trending topic. No worries. No judgment. On this Deep South Dining episode, Malcolm and Carol update you on the status of their resolutions and open Black History Month with timely culinary black history facts. Then they d...

The one-pot meal is a cooking trend that is set to explode in 2021, so get your dutch ovens ready! After an unplanned hiatus, Malcolm and Carol are back with plenty of delicious adventures to share. On this episode of Deep South Dining they both share plenty of tips for preparing your next one-pot meal and talk more about the reasons a well-stocked pantry is both economical and necessary for today...

The new year is always a great opportunity to start fresh and create new chapters in your life in and out of the kitchen. As Malcolm and Carol open up 2021 with plates full of blackeyed peas, leafy greens, and cornbread they are also looking to create some better habits while cooking in the kitchen. With tips from a few of our regular listeners and advice from some past guests, the new year should...

They say when the spirit moves you, it is best to act on it. So, Malcolm and Carol let the spirit lead them to one more show for 2020. Just a few days removed from Christmas, they quickly discuss all the non-traditional holiday meals that were posted on the Cooking and Coping Facebook page and served on their Christmas tables. After a very enlightening fried pie exchange, former president of Vikin...

To close out 2020 Deep South Dining brings back one of our favorite guests from the year, Chef Vivian Howard. Back in April, she joined Malcolm and Carol to talk dumplings and her new show "Somewhere South". Now she returns with a new cookbook, "This Will Make It Taste Good: A New Path to Simple Cooking". Aimed for the kitchen novice, Vivian talks about flavor heroes and her motivation for writing...

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that should not be compared to Christmas unless you want to analyze the food dishes that seem to only come around this time of year. In this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol speak with the author of the books Matzah Ball Gumbo and The Edible South Dr. Marcie Cohen Ferris. She talks about the intersection of southern and Jewish traditions through Hanukkah...

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...