Deep South Dining

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Matt Casteel, founder of wurmworks, LLC , to the show to talk about composting and the importance of worms in the process. Neil Strickland, Carol's composting partner, also joins the show to talk about Permaculture and living off the land in Mississippi. Guest(s): Matt Casteel and Neil Strickland Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org **R...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Derek Emerson ( Walker's Drive-In , Local 463 , CAET , Sacred Ground , and now a new project at The District at Eastover ) and Damien Cavicchi ( Hal & Mal's , The Walk-In , Campbell's Bakery , and La Brioche ) to the studio for a special "Coffee Shop" episode. Derek and Damien set the record straight on recent gossip surrounding their newest business ventures...

Original Air Date: 05-13-2024 Topic: It's May, so it's time to clean off the grill or buy a new one. Today's conversation is all about BBQ, Grilling, Smoking, and Outdoor Cooking. Malcolm and Carol are joined in studio by Jonathan Huddleston from Grills of Mississippi to talk about grills and rubs and the best way to cook a brisket. Guest: Jonathan Huddleston Host(s):  Malcolm White and Carol...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Guillermo "Billy" Salinas from Just Vanilla Bake Shop to share some pastries and chocolates and talk about how he grew up in Mexico and made a home in Jackson. Then, President and CEO of the Natchez Chamber of Commerce , Lyn Jenkins, joins the show to talk about Natchez Food and Wine coming in July. Guest(s): Guillermo "Billy" Salinas and Lyn Jenkins Host(s): Malco...

Topic: MPB TV is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special presentation of MPB's classic cooking show, Aloha China . Malcolm and Carol took a deep dive into the cookbook and share their experience. MPB's Marketing Manager, Jas N Smith, and MPB engineer and member of the original Aloha China TV crew, Eddie Bunkley, join the show to talk about the original product...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol are finally back in studio together after nearly a month apart. They catch up on the holidays and events that have passed, talk about how they plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and welcome Stephen Burnett from Coffee Bean Corral to talk about the upcoming Jackson Coffee Festival . Guest(s): Stephen Burnett Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org Ho...

Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes! Today, we are sharing part 2 of our interviews from Sipp & Savor 2025. Alex Perry ( Vestige in Ocean Springs) talks about his James Beard Award journey and why he chose to use chicken hearts as an ingredient in his...

Topic: Malcolm White and Joe Sherman are hosting Deep South Dining for MPB Think Radio's Volunteer Week! They talk about Easter meals, Cioppino, and more before inviting Jill Buckley, Executive Director of Stewpot, to talk about the many services Stewpot has to offer, their history, and how people can volunteer their time, energy, and money to help serve the community. Guest(s): Rev. Jill Barnes B...

Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes! In this first episode, we share interviews with Sipp & Savor 2025's Headlining Chef Vishwesh Bhatt who shares some samples of his food, compliments his fellow chefs, and confirms a rumor. Then, President and CEO of...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back after a week off, and Carol's classmate and Cooking and Coping member, Rusty Burwell, joins the show. Jeffrey Mueller also joins the show to talk about Rockin M Chuckwagon , chuckwagon cooking, and one pot meals. Guest(s): Rusty Burwell and Jeffrey Mueller Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol have welcomed several influential women on Deep South Dining in the past year. Women chefs, entrepreneurs, farmers, teachers, writers, and more. In honor of Women's History Month, we have compiled a few of those women into one episode! First, Carol Palmer and Chef Enrika Williams welcome Editor in Chief of Cook’s Country , food and nutrition journalist, and James Beard Awa...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up after Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade and discuss upcoming events. Then, Chef Chaz Lindsay joins the show to talk about his culinary journey, his restaurant, Pulito , and new bar, Rowan's , in Belhaven, and making pasta! Guest(s): Chaz Lindsay Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Topic: Today is a special Drive Time edition of Deep South Dining, and it's St. Patrick's Day! Malcolm and Carol are all decked out in green to talk about St. Patrick's Day food traditions, reminisce on their trips to Ireland, and more.   Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer   Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Louis LaRose to the show to talk about his culinary journey. He discusses his early career, Lou's Full-Serv , Lou's Southern Sandwich Shop, the decision to consolidate his businesses, and more. Guest(s): Louis LaRose Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topic: It’s Malcolm’s birthday, and to celebrate, we’ve invited a few of his closest foodie friends to join the show for a birthday party “Coffee Shop” episode. Tune in for a roundtable discussion about food and foodways with the birthday boy himself, Host Malcolm White, Co-Host Carol Palmer, and guests Joe Sherman, Enrika Williams, Java Chatman, Thomas Williams, and LeAnne Gault. Guest(s): Joe Sh...

Topic: The 2025 Mardi Gras/Carnival season has been a long one, and King Cake has been a popular topic on Deep South Dining. Malcolm and Carol welcome Matt Haines , author of The Big Book of King Cake and The Little Book of King Cake , to the show to have the final word on King Cake. Matt talks about some of the stories he uncovered while researching his books, and Sherri (Paul) Thigpen, owner of...

Topic: In celebration of Black History Month, Malcolm and Carol welcome the Soul Food Scholar himself, Adrian Miller , back to the show! The James Beard Award-winning author, food writer, recovering attorney, former White House staffer, museum exhibit curator, faith leader, and certified barbecue judge will talk about the history of African American food and foodways and its influence on Southern...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Emmie King ( Nandy's Candy ) and Jeff Good ( Bravo! , Broad Street Bakery , Sal & Mookie's ) to the show for a Valentine's Day Coffee Shop. They discuss Valentine's Day dining traditions and trends and taste test candy and king cakes. Martha Allen from Extra Table calls in to talk about March of the Mayors , and Java stops by to join the fun! Guest(s): Emmie K...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the gas station food critic, Stafford Shurden , to the show. Stafford talks about living in Drew, farming, reviewing gas station food, and producing his new podcast, Breaking Bread with Stafford Shurden. Guest(s): Stafford Shurden   Host(s):  Malcolm White and Carol Palmer   Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on what's been cooking in their respective kitchens, and Carol shares her experience making a "dry roux" for the first time. Then, James Beard Award-winning recipe developer, editor, and cookbook author Ann Taylor Pittman joins the show again to talk about cooking lighter and healthier in 2025. Ann shares ideas for stocking your pantry, the process behind developi...

Original Air Date: 10-07-2024 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,...

Topic:  Malcolm and Carol welcome Jason Brewer, Chief Pastry Officer at  Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery  in Gulfport, to talk about their French King Cakes, specialty desserts, and Mardi Gras on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Guest(s):  Jason Brewer, Chief Pastry Officer   Host(s):  Malcolm White and Carol Palmer   Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Topic: It's a New Year in food, so Malcolm and Carol welcome friends of the show, Joe Sherman and LeAnne Gault, for a special "Coffee Shop" episode looking back on 2024 and forward to what's to come in 2025. Malcolm, Carol, Joe, and LeAnne share their food-related resolutions for 2025. They talk about participating in Dry January and predictions for food trends. Guest(s): Joe Sherman and LeAnne Ga...

Topic: It's the last Monday of 2024, so Malcolm and Carol are sharing some of their best conversations from 2024. Kayland Partee, photographer and event planner, and Chef Justin "JB" Brown, personal chef and culinary expert, from Dirty Napkins Supper Club . Original Air Date: 04-14-24 Jonathan Huddleston from Grills of Mississippi . Original Air Date: 05-13-24 Chef Derek Emerson, chef and co-owner...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome friends of the show, Chef Nick Wallace and Sherry Lucas , for a special "Coffee Shop" episode before Christmas. Chef Nick Wallace talks about his current project, Hen & Egg, and Sherry Lucas talks about freelance writing and fruit farming. Other topics include fruitcake, winter beverages, Christmas and New Year food traditions, and more. Guest(s): Nick Wallace...