Deep South Dining

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

Topic: Malcolm and Carol visit the dining room of Bully's Soul Food Restaurant on Livingston Road in Jackson, MS for a live broadcast. They sit down with the owners of the soul food restaurant, Greta and Tyrone Bully, to discuss the history and future of the restaurant. And Malcolm, Carol, Java, Germaine, and friends get to taste some of the menu items that made Bully's famous!Guest(s): Greta and Tyrone BullyHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: One of our loyal listeners requested a show about the history and future of the Mayflower Cafe in Jackson, MS, and our hosts knew just who to call to get an update! Malcolm and Carol talk "weird" sandwiches and tomatoes, and Chef Hunter Evans joins the show to talk about Elvie's, the 2024 James Beard Awards, and his plans for the future of the Mayflower Cafe.Guest(s): Chef Hunter EvansHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: In honor of Juneteenth, we are taking a look back at some of the amazing African American culinary voices we've had the pleasure of speaking with so far in 2024. We revisit interviews with Chef Enrika Williams, Reshonda Perryman from Visit Mississippi, Phil Stamps of Stamps Super Burgers, Chef Nick Wallace, journalist and author Toni Tipton-Martin, and Kayland Partee and Chef JB from the Dirty Napkins Supper Club.Guest(s): Enrika Williams, Reshonda Perryman, Phil Stamps, Nick Wallace, Toni Tipton-Martin, Kayland Partee, and Chef JBHost(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java ChatmanEmail: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the 2024 James Beard Award ceremony coming up June 10th, and welcome Marshall Bartlett, co-founder and CEO of Home Place Pastures, to discuss converting his family's farm from "input intensive row crops to a regenerative grazing operation."Guest: Marshall BartlettHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerWatch the James Beard Award ceremony livestream at 5:30pm central time here: 2024 James Beard Awards Presented by Capital One Restaurant and Chef Awards (youtube.com)**Use the Deep South Dining listener code "DEEPSOUTH" at checkout when you make a purchase at homeplacepastures.com**Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about their recent travels, Gulf Coast seafood news, and have a long-anticipated conversation with one of the busiest chefs in Mississippi. Chef and co-owner of Walker's Drive-In, Local 463, and CAET, Derek Emerson, joins the show to talk about his current (and future?) restaurants and much more!Guest: Chef Derek EmersonHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerDeep South Songs: "Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry and "Drive-In" by The Beach BoysEmail: food@mpbonline.org

It's Memorial Day, so Malcolm and Carol are spending time with family. Here is an encore episode to hold back the hunger until they return next week.Original Air Date: 05-01-2023May is National barbeque month and today we'll explore the diverse range of barbeque styles found in the state and discover great spots to indulge. Additionally, we'll share tips on how to be resourceful in the kitchen, saving both money and time while preparing meals, and we'll delve into the fresh and vibrant flavors of spring.Host(s): Carol Palmer and Java ChatmanGuest: Chef Enrika WilliamsEmail: food@mpbonline.org.