Deep South Dining

Since 1973 Duggan’s Seafood has provided fresh seafood to the Jackson Metro Area and owner John Lester has also served as resident chef for some of the area’s finest restaurants. Among other things, this renaissance man knows his seafood and joins today’s show to talk about adding seafood to your summer plate and share stories from his many years of being a fresh seafood broker. Let's eat yall! Ho...

Throughout time food has always been a great connector. Gathering around a good meal can bring together new friends, different cultures, and even contrasting viewpoints. Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol bring together the Asian flavors of O Hashi Bowls and Sushi located in the Cultivation Food Hall in Jackson, another great Tim Pierce dinner party story, and the latest update...

After a few weeks of unscheduled breaks, Deep South Dining is back with a new episode and our good friend Joe Sherman joins in on the fun. Carol and Joe talk about how their kitchens have transformed for summer and how Kewpie mayonnaise has popped up on the Cooking and Coping Facebook page. And while Malcolm is not in the studio he still takes time to join the show and talk about his recent trip t...

Chef Enrika Williams has always been a great friend of Deep South Dining and always has great stories to share about food and southern culture. With Carol Palmer out for the morning, Enrika steps in and updates Malcolm about her most recent adventures and kitchen happenings. The pair also talk about choosing ripe produce for the summer season and what makes a Juneteenth celebration table so specia...

Summer is knocking at the door and Memorial Day serves as the ceremonial start to a time filled with backyard barbeques, crawfish boils, and fish fries. In the name of gathering Malcolm and Carol open the floor to hear about your summer plans and the latest happenings in your kitchen. They also share a recent delicious trip to oxford, open-face tomato sandwiches, and a new restaurant serving authe...

May is National BBQ Month and May 16 is designated as National BBQ Day so we reached out to a few friends to talk good barbeque and everything in between. Eddie Wright from Eddie Wright BBQ calls in a gives great tips for the novice and pro griller alike. Then we hear from the prominent voice on black barbeque and author of Black Smoke , Adrian Miller. Also, Malcolm and Carol welcome more hot dog...

The hot dog has always been a divisive food item. Then there is the debate on how to dress this all-American classic. Not the scheduled topic for this episode of Deep South Dining, but as good stewards of quality programing Malcolm White and Carol Puckett-Palmer give the people what they want. From simple mustard-only dogs to fully dressed or even bun less hotdogs, all hot dogs are represented dur...

May is National Barbeque Month and this is right on time for outside gatherings, neighborhood cookoff competitions, and napkin-filled barbeque joint visits. To talk some barbeque and pork rinds Malcolm and Carol chat with Donn Paul from Southern Recipe. Also throughout the show, they talk about dishes that are often associated with some upcoming events happening in May, namely Mothers Day, the Ken...

With the newly married Carol Puckett-Palmer back in the studio, Malcolm White is reunited with his skillet buddy. After a quick catchup session about the recent events, they dive into a nice conversation about file gumbo and grits. How do you like your grits? Sweet or savory? Also, there is a section that gives lima beans their just due. Let's eat y'all! Show Links: The Ultimate Guide to Grits - G...

Reconnecting with your southern roots is not always an easy thing, but when you have a guide like Deep South Dining it sort of all falls in place. While Carol is out getting hitched (yes, Carol got married!) Joe Sherman is back to chat it up with Malcolm about his latest kitchen adventures and upcoming Easter meal plans. Also in the studio are Charlotte Duck Pelton and her daughter Amanda who are...

While Malcolm White is out this week, Joe Sherman steps in and brings some Boston Cream goodies for Carol and Java. During this special pledge drive episode of Deep South Dining Carol, Joe and Java talk about food memories, the latest kitchen adventures, and a great food event coming to the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Show Links; https://www.sippandsavor.com/ Hosted on Acast. Se...

Fresh from the streets of downtown Jackson Malcolm, Carol, and Java are back in the studio to recap a weekend of food and festivities. Before Hal's St. Paddy's Day Malcolm was not feeling well and went on an exclusive soup and saltine diet. As a remembrance of his brother Hal, Malcolm reads a bit about the healing properties of soup and how his brother became such a purveyor of soup. Later Carol s...

On this episode of Deep South Dining, Kevin Farrel fills in for Java and shares about his recent cookie baking experience. Malcolm and Carol dish about a recent dinner party and the delicious menu which included, coq au Vin. Also, they speak with one of Cooking & Coping top contributors, Tim Pierce. Let's eat y'all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seasons have officially changed as Spring has finally arrived and there is no better activity to welcome this change than sparking up the grill for some great BBQ. So we welcome back Eddie Wright from Eddie Wright BBQ to share his favorite grilling and smoking techniques. Also in the show, Malcolm and Carol talk about a recent dinner party that served a delicious Boston cream pie and the...

Mississippi is one top rice producers in the country and Two Brooks Farm keeps Mississippi rice full of flavor and plentiful with its sustainable farming practices. Owner and operator of Two Brooks Farm, Mike Wagner joins Malcolm White and Carol Puckett joins to talk about his rice and how simply giving it away has never been a problem. Also, we get a check-in from Vardaman's own April McGregor an...

Just before all the King Cake is put away Malcolm White, Carol Puckett, and Java Chatman recall their time in the town of Drew for the 1st Lawnmower Mardi Gras Parade. Farmer, restaurant owner, gas station foodie, and former judge Stafford Shurden invented the trio to be a part of the festivities and a very delicious time was had by all. Also, as Black History Month comes to a close we hear from A...

Today love is truly in the air because it is Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is in abundance, strawberries have been dipped, and most restaurants will be at capacity tonight.    Stepping in for the absent Carol Puckett is our good friend Joe Sherman who provides some historical context about Valentine's Day, along with some sweet treats. Also during the show, Joe and Malcolm slide t...

Chef Po is Delta-born, Jackson raised and her food is all Mississippi. Chef Po's Urban Cooking moves between private dinners, cooking for reality show stars, and educating the youth about eating healthy. Sitting down for the first time on Deep South Dining, Chef Po talks about her journey in the kitchen, recent projects, and her secret to moist cornbread. Also, Carol shares some very exciting news...

January is coming to a close and with that comes a few culinary traditions. Tailgate favorites are making it to the living room with the Superbowl just around the corner. For the cookie lover, it is officially girl scout cookie season. and did you know that Little Debbie is coming to your grocery store ice cream aisle? Friend of the show, Elizabeth Heiskell gives us the scoop (pun intend...

Friend of the show Stafford Shurden joins Malcolm and Carol to talk about his latest adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh seafood can be taken for granted when living in a coastal city or major metropolitan city, but with advancements in refrigeration and freezing, fresh seafood is just a call or mouse click away. Today Malcolm and Carol talk about ways of getting fresh seafood on your plate no matter how land-locked you are. Also, they share tips for purchasing the best fish and seafood from your local grocery...

Malcolm and Carol are back in the studio and are excited to start another delicious year of Deep South Dining. The first guest for the new year is the one and only Arthur Davis, affectionally known as Mr. D to everyone who visits his Old Country Store in Lorman. He talks about what it takes to have fried chicken that chef Alton Brown called the best he has ever tasted and his love for what Mississ...

The holidays are always better with friends, so today Malcolm and Carol invited a few friends to chat with on their last live show of 2021. In-studio Chef Enrika Williams talks about taking a break during the holiday season when it is a really busy time for the hospitality industry. Also Robert St. John takes some time out of his busy schedule of managing restaurants, heading the charity Extra Tab...

One of the best aspects of The Holiday Season is gathering with family, friends, and great food. From light hour d'oeuvres to sitting down to a formal holiday gathering is a great time to show gratitude and thanks for the season.   Today we will be joined by Tim Pierce, one of our favorite contributors on Cooking and Coping , to talk about showing gratitude during this season a...

A cookbook can be a thoughtful gift, especially when it contains more than just recipes. The right cookbook can be a window into a culture, period in time, and exotic flavors. Katie Molpus from Lemuria Books (Jackson, MS) joins Deep South Dining to talk about what books would make a great gift for the food enthusiast in your life. Also in this episode, Malcolm and Carol talk about the latest in 3D...