Deep South Dining

Located in Madison County, the town of Flora has recently become a mecca for foodies who want big, delicious flavors with small-town appeal. In this episode, Malcolm and Carol spend the day in Flora talking and eating with some of the restaurant owners, farmers, and chefs that have made Flora a destination for good food. Recorded inside Dave's Triple B's, which sits next to the Flora train tracks, Deep South Dining welcomes Chef David Raines (The Flora Butcher, Raines Cellars), Leah Bailey (Salad Days), Meredith Carter (Railroad Pizza), and Teresa Sones (Bless This Food) to the table to share and show off the delicious side of Flora.   Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

Peanuts are grown in almost half of Mississippi's 82 counties. They are being bought by the bushel, by bags, and on the side of the road. They are nutritious and include antioxidants, iron, magnesium, fiber and they taste good! No matter if you boil them, roast them, or eat them raw, today Malcolm White and Carol Palmer discuss all things peanuts with a touch of peach talk!Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

It's mid September and many kitchens are influx, summer is coming to a close, and it is time for fall favorites like hearty soups and stews. April McGreger joins Malcolm White and Carol Palmer to talk about what's going on in her kitchen, and how she is readying for the fall season.Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

Catfish is a signature dish of Mississippi and with the right sides, it can turn into a fancy or casual dinner that becomes a southern classic. August is coming to a close, but as it is, we celebrate national catfish month. Katy Simmons Prosser of the Simmons Catfish Family in Yazoo city, joins Malcolm White and Carol Palmer to talk catfish and cooking in this episode. Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

Veteran owned and operated, Eddie Wright BBQ is one of Central Mississippi’s newest and highly visible pit masters on the circuit. Today, Eddie Wright, owner of Eddie Wright BBQ, sits down with Carol Puckett and Malcolm White to talk ribs. Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

Since 1962, Campbell's Bakery has served sweet treats in the city of Jackson. Today, Carol Puckett and Malcolm White sit down with, Damien Cavicchi, the new owner of Campbell's Bakery and Janet Waggner, from Cooking and Coping, stops by to discuss air fryers. Email the show: food@mpbonline.org.

After 20 years in Italy, Elaine Trigiani has designed experiences that bring Italian foods and culture to people all over the world. Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm, Carol, and Elaine are talking pasta, and wine, and will even taste test olive oil. Elaine has managed to keep her Mississippi roots even while cooking in her Italian kitchen and bridges the gap with talk of mustard greens and okra. Also, zucchini is on the menu with its origins rooted in Italy, and August 8 being National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day. Let's eat yall!Show Links: https://www.elainetrigiani.com/https://www.elainetrigiani.com/recipes - Zucchini Parmigiana

The right condiment can make a meal come together. The sauces and relishes used by Leanne Gault are not just for dipping and bring new flavor and textures to everyday staples. While Carol is still in Aspen, Leanne is back in the studio to talk about how she uses these various condiments in the kitchen. Also, in the hour, Malcolm, Carol, and Leanne fan out over their friend Taylor Bowen Ricketts from Fan and Johnny's. Let's eat y'all!

As one of the architects of the Cooking & Coping Facebook group, LeAnne Doss Gault has always been a key part of Deep South Dining. With Carol visiting Aspen and joining the show via Skype, LeAnne joins Malcolm in the studio and comes bearing gifts. Also in the show, we check in with a true renaissance man Stafford Shurden about his tailgate gas station reviews, life on the farm, and the latest at his restaurant. Let's eat y'all!