Deep South Dining

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...

The hustle of Thanksgiving is done. Maybe your leftovers are too. If not, guest April McGregor has some ideas for your leftover turkey and are in the mood for gumbo. A favorite of Malcolm's, April talks through her turkey gumbo recipe, and Carol asks about other leftover ideas with cranberry sauce and dressing. Also, the Deep South Dining crystal ball is sharing predictions about the upcoming food...

The countdown to Thanksgiving is winding down and final preparations are happening. Today Malcolm and Java are without their skillet buddy Carol but get a very special call-in guest to help with the show. Also, Malcolm schools Java on the particulars of a wet salad and why adding a little something extra to your traditional Thanksgiving dressing won't hurt. From pillowcase turkeys to macaroni &amp...

"A New Take on Cake" is Anne Byrn's latest cookbook and is a modern update to her bestseller "The Cake Mix Doctor". Before her book tour comes to Mississippi she joins Deep South Dining to talk with Malcolm and Carol about why she returned to the subject of cake mix baking after over 20 years and several other cookbooks later. Also during the show, Malcolm is given some well-deserved flowers and C...

Stress during the holiday season is unavoidable but the way we deal with that stress is what gives us the strength to carry on. As Dr. Buttross states during this episode of Deep South Dining, sometimes looking for stress relief activities in the kitchen can yield some pretty delicious results. Today Malcolm and Carol continue the countdown to Thanksgiving and get some tips for dealing with holida...

The month of November starting on a Monday seems pretty charmed, as it setups the rest of the month to be all about the business of the holiday season. The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun and there are plenty of items to check off to ensure success. Also remember to give yourself plenty of grace during the holiday season and maybe a pumpkin spice latte, if that is your thing. Special guest hos...

On this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm White's skillet buddy, carol Puckett is back from her international travels. With more than one story to tell, Carol shares the details of her trips and the international delights she was able to bring back to Mississippi. Also, the pair talk about several fig-related dishes and reflect on their love of a delicious condiment. Later in the show bring the...

In this edition of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol have a few questions on their mind. Is pizza making as popular as the Wall Street Journal says it is? How do you get your hushpuppies soft and spongy? What are savory hand pies, actually empanadas? These are not all the questions tackled during this hour of delicious inquiries, they also speak with Cooking & Coping standout Bob Yarbrough...

The 162nd Mississippi State Fair starts October 6th and to usher in this once-a-year buffet of food and fun we welcome the Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gibson. Commissioner Gibson talks with Malcolm about fair food and the famous biscuit booth. He even shares the recipe live on-air. Since the 70's the Mississippi State Fair biscuit booth has given away tasty biscuits to...

There are a few things that come to mind when people speak of southern charm and red velvet cake should definitely be one of them. At the top of this edition of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol take a dive into the history of red velvet cake and even spend a few minutes tasting a chess pie that you can prepare at home. Just follow the recipe below. Also from just up the road in Tennessee, cook...

Deep South Dining is the only show dedicated to food and southern culture that can start an episode talking about cheeseburgers, transition to fired pies, and end up in Australia with fried eggs. It may sound like a hard job but host Malcolm White and Carol Puckett pull it off every Monday morning. To connect more with Malcolm and Carol, join them online with the Cooking and Coping Facebook Group...

Chris Washington opened the catering company, Michael Cordell Eats during the height of the pandemic. Both as a way to keep money coming in to support his family but also as a way to pursue his passion for food more seriously. Talking with Malcolm and Carol they bond over their love for an anytime breakfast, cheesecakes, and learning the food industry on the ground floor. Also, friend of the show,...

It is no question that catfish is one of Mississippi's top exports. 55% of all U.S. farm-raised catfish come from the Magnolia state. To help talk catfish and celebrate national catfish month, Malcolm White welcomes guest host Chef Enrika Williams to the show, while his skillet buddy Carol Puckett is out. As a true Mississippian Enrika has an opinion on how she likes her catfish and shares a piece...

As usual Malcolm and Carol start the show by letting us know what has been happening in their kitchen and shares some of the good news happening in the Mississippi food scene. Congratulations Austin Sumrall! Then without warning a bomb was launched onto the Deep South Dining community. The question was asked: How do I make creamy grits? So down the grits hole we went, answered a few emails, and al...

How far do you travel up the Scoville scale? Today Carol and Malcolm are talking about peppers and adding the right amount of spice to your recipes. Recently Malcolm took a trip to Avery Island, the home of Tabasco, and reports on some of his findings. Who knew Tobasco is aged in oak barrels like wine or your favorite whiskey? Also Java chimes in with some tips for parents gearing up for the upcom...