Deep South Dining

It's Labor Day, but here's a throwback to a mouthwatering discussion about catfish. Topic: Friend of the show, Katy Simmons Prosser from Simmons Catfish joins Malcolm, Carol, and Java to talk catfish. We discuss cuts of fish and what types of breading, oil, and sides are best for a fish fry.Guest: Katy Simmons ProsserHost(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java ChatmanEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the reopening of the Mayflower Cafe, pear preserves, hot dogs, Daddy Jack's Coffee, the return of Pumpkin Spice, and more. Then, they talk with Executive Chef Tiffany Williams and General Manager Jesse Thomas from the Jackson Square Grill in Columbus about their upcoming Southern History Brunch event. And Tim Pierce checks in to talk about Etowah Hunt Club and the creative dinner Chef Enrika Williams prepared for their event over the weekend.Guest(s): Tiffany Williams, Jesse Thomas, and Tim PierceHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Welcome to the first installment of "The Coffee Shop"! Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman, Chef Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman to the studio for coffee, donuts, and a round table discussion about food and foodways. We catch up with Chef Enrika about what she's been up to lately, and we talk coffee, social media, inflation, and more!Guest(s): Joe Sherman, Enrika Williams, and Java ChatmanHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm, Carol, and Joe Sherman celebrate Back to School Week at MPB with a visit from Elaine Trigiani before she heads home to Italy. They talk about Elaine's online classes, travel, and olive oil. And then, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, Pat Fontaine, and culinary arts instructor from Clinton High School, Chef Catherine Bruce, talk about MHRA and the ProStart program for Mississippi high schoolers.Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani, Pat Fontaine, and Catherine BruceHost(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Joe ShermanEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol get a little nostalgic while talking about sweet summer treats with second-generation owner of Nandy's Candy, Emmie King.Guest(s): Emmie KingHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Lee Harper to the show. Lee is an artist and miniaturist from Oxford who recreates and preserves the history of real-life restaurants, bars, iconic juke joints, homes, and more in Mississippi and across the South through her art.Guest(s): Lee HarperHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with Chris Goodwin, Director of Special Projects at Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about their department-wide potluck tradition, Tomato Sandwich Day. And LeAnne Gault calls in to talk about the history and closing of the 88-year-old restaurant, Crystal Grill, in Greenwood.Guest(s): Chris Goodwin and LeAnne GaultHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol hear from listeners and take email and phone questions like "What is the difference between marinara and pasta sauce?" "What about salsa, picante, taco sauce, and pico de gallo?" and "How do you make corn ribs?" Plus, Malcolm and Carol take a call from a world-traveling fan in South Carolina.Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org