Deep South Dining

Cotton Blues has been a Hattiesburg staple restaurant with a menu full of locally sourced delights and surprises that constantly has it named "Best Brunch in the Pine Belt". Now coming to a grocery store near you (if not there already) is there signature cheesecake hand crafted by pastry chef Shaun Davis. On this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol talk with Cotton Blues owner Chris Ort...

Sheet pan cooking has exploded in recent years with home cooks everywhere. In this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol welcome one of the best home cooks they know, LeAnne Gault. A lady of the Delta (Greenwood to be specific) but now in Jackson where Sundays are set aside for grocery shopping and trying different flavors on those lucky enough to sit at her table. From sheet pan dinners...

On this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm White is back in the studio, while Carol takes a quick break from the show. But all is well as we welcome Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame sports and current Mississippi Today sports columnist Rick Cleveland to the show. In addition to his well sought after columns, Rick is a very serious home cook. Also he has spent years in stadium and areas around the...

Breakfast is the one meal where it seems all things are possible. Sweet or savory? Hearty or light? Breakfast in the morning or breakfast at night? (Hey that's a rhyme!) A good breakfast should not be hard to come by so today we talk with John Currence from Big Bad Breakfast, who has populated the South with these breakfast eateries. Also we hear about some other great breakfast places around the...

It's the end of January and many New Year's resolutions are out the window, especially those about eating healthy. Plus the Super Bowl is around the corner and a diet does not mesh well with game day. But let's not think of healthy eating as a diet but as a lifestyle. From Blue Cross Blue Shield executive chef Labron Alexander and registered dietitian Virginia Boyles to talk about healthy food swa...

In the South the gas station is much more than your place to fill up your car. In many communities it is a mix between the morning coffee house, lunch counter, and evening hangout. There are so many stories to be told at these meeting places, especially about some of one of a kind dishes only found in these particular gas stations. Today on the show Malcolm and Carol welcome former Mississippi Jud...

The champagne has been popped, the new year bell has been rung, and for many that new years resolution already needs a do-over. On the first show of 2020 Malcolm and Carol toast to the new year by reflecting on some of their favorite dishes from the holiday season. Also with every January 1st comes a new set of food trends that are predicted to dominate the new year. 2019 might have been the year...

Oh the weather outside is frightful.....but the kitchen smells delightful! This is the Deep South Dining Christmas episode and today our gift to you is an interview with Chef Carla Hall. She has been a model, accountant, and now shares the good feeling of food around the world. Malcolm and Carol talked with Carla and Chef Enrika Williams before their event at the famed Smith Robertson Museum. Also...

Chef David Raines has been around the world, cooking under some of the world's best chefs and worked in some of the world's best restaurants. Now he is in central Mississippi bringing back the traditional butcher shop to Main Street and barbecue to the lunch hour. Today he sits down with Malcolm and Carol to talk about how he made his trek through places like Germany, France, and Japan back to the...

To conclude the book tour for his latest cookbook, South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations Chef Sean Brock came to Jackson Mississippi to give a talk at Cathead Distillery. But before that he came by MPB Think Radio and had a conversation with Deep South Dining host, Malcolm White and Carol Puckett. Being that Jackson was the last stop before heading back to Nashville, Sean was ready to unpa...

Now we are really in the homestretch for Thanksgiving and if you are still thinking about what your menu should be Malcolm, Carol, and special guest Bobby Cleveland have a few suggestions. Also if your Turkey is not already defrosting, then you should pull if out of the freezer right now! Throughout the show Bobby shares his hunting and fishing background with tales of cooking wild turkey and talk...

Thanksgiving is next week and always the most fussed over meal of the year. Today on the show we welcome the one and only Elizabeth Heiskell to talk about how she juggles the many aspects of a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Not to mention her up coming appearance on The Today Show (NBC) mixed in with all the meal planning and prepping. Also we talk with Chef Enrika Williams about her upcoming foodie...

Is gumbo really gumbo without okra? That may be a question for the ages but there is no question about this episode of Deep South Dining being one of our most delicious ever. Malcolm White and Carol Puckett begin today's show with a countdown to Thanksgiving and tips for preparing your dinner. Then we welcome champion gumbo maker Nickee Allison and Felicia Kent aka the Gumbo Queen. They talk about...

Pizza has its origins in Italy but America has done things with pizza that no one thought possible. With over 3 billions pizzas sold in the U.S. every year, Mississippi does not shy away from putting a deep south twist on the pie. From Pizza Shack, a central Mississippi standout pizzeria, we welcome Ian Campbell who brings in one of their latest pizzas for Malcolm and Carol to try. Also among the...

Nick Wallace is a name that rings all around the Mississippi culinary scene. From catering events in all corners of the state to working with kids in his Creativity Kitchen, Nick is all about good food and the power it brings move Mississippi forward. Today on Deep South Dining he talks with Malcolm and Carol about how his hometown of Edwards influences his approach in the kitchen and the new vent...

The Delta Hot Tamale Festival in Greenville is almost as famous as the delta tamale itself. Today on the show Malcolm and Carol talk about this festival and there adventures into the world of tamales. Author and Mississippi Cultural Ambassador Julia Reed joins the show to talk about her role and memories of the Delta Hot Tamale festival. Also from the Big Apple Inn Geno Lee comes in to talk about...

Just like Professor Longhair said in his song "Red Beans", we got the red beans cookin' today on Deep South Dining. The Red Beans & Rice Festival is coming in a few days so Malcolm and Carol are all about this Louisiana dish. Traditionally served on Monday, this dish can be found in many different variations all around the world. From Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chef Labron Alexander joins the sho...

The Refill Cafe is taking a holistic approach to workforce training in the heart of Jackson, MS. Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol talk with Emily Stanfield, CEO of the Refill Jackson Initiative, and Sharna Shields, manager of the Refill Cafe. Modeled closely after Cafe Reconcile in New Orleans the Refill Cafe is looking to transform at-risk young people through classes and restaurant t...

On this episode of Deep South Dining, Carol is back from her international travels and comes bearing gifts. She also tells about a timely addition to the Spam flavor list. This delights our guest for the show, Chef Enrika Williams, who is a big Spam fan. But in between all the love for salted meats we share some tips about how to share the load and plan ahead when cooking for crowds. Enrika and Ca...

The school year is here and football has taken over the weekend but meal time does not have to suffer. Putting together a well balanced family meal does not have to be a chore. And if you are brave enough you can even pull your kids in the kitchen to help. On the show today we welcome a pair of working moms and food industry professionals, Marlana Walters from the Everyday Gourmet and Dr. Josie Bi...

Tailgating in the South is less about the football game than it is a time to fellowship and eat some really good food. All tailgates are not created equal but no matter the school or size of your tent, you should always bring your A game. Today on the show Malcolm and Carol welcome Patrick Bradley (Nuttin Butt Smoke Catering) and Barin Von Foregger (Grillax) to talk about the tailgating experience...

The Neshoba County Fair is known as Mississippi's Giant Houseparty. Every July the fair brings together families, communities, and first time fair goers to a place where tradition is strong and food is the glue that holds it all together. On this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol welcome lifelong fair goer Pippa Perry to talk about her favorite memories and recipes from the fair. Also...

Fish on the grill can be a tasty and easy meal, if only half of the fillet did not stick to the grates. This is a common mistake that can be fixed by making sure your grill is hot enough and coated with just a touch of oil. Today's guest on Deep South Dining share this and more tips about grilling fish and how to shop for the perfect cut or whole fish. From the Farmer's Table Cooking School we wel...

Based in Oxford but born and raised in the Delta Elizabeth Heiskell has become one of the premiere food personalities to come form Mississippi. Malcolm and Caroll talked with Elizabeth about her path to the kitchen and how it has taken her places near and far from her Rosedale beginnings. Also she shares a couple recipes and tips that will take any summer function that more delicious. Hosted on Ac...

Sweets in the south cover a wide array of sugary delights and on this episode of Deep South Dining we try to cover them all. We welcome Mary Jennifer Russel from Sugarees Bakery to talk about her heirloom cake recipes and Emmie King from Nandy's Candy to share her approach to being a small batch chocolatier. No calorie counting this episode, its all about satisfying that sweet tooth. Hosted on Aca...