Deep South Dining

Topic: Joe Sherman is filling in while Malcolm is away. Carol and Joe take some time to remember their dear friend, Thomas Williams. Then, they welcome Stafford Shurden back to the show to talk Gas Station Tailgate Reviews, his book Meet and Three, immigrant-owned businesses and restaurants in The Delta, and more.Guest(s): Stafford Shurden Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe ShermanEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Chaz Lindsay (Pulito, Rowan's) to the show for a roundtable discussion about his businesses, fried chicken, hospitality industry trends, and more. Then, Mississippi Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joins the conversation to talk about Mississippi Farmers Market Week July 5th-11th, 2026.Guest(s): Chaz Lindsay and Andy Gipson Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome Chef/Owner of Restaurant Tyler, BIN 612, and The Guest Room in Starkville, Ty Thames, to the show to talk about how he got started on his culinary journey and how that led to his newest endeavor, Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce.Guest(s): Ty Thames Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Original Air Date: 05-04-2026Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Stacey Greenberg, Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis, to talk about the Memphis culinary scene, the Edible Memphis publication, and more.Guest(s): Stacey Greenberg Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with 9-year-old vegetable salesman, Simon Smith, about his summer enterprise. Then, they welcome Gina Diamond from Gina Diamond's Flower Co. to talk about her new book, The Blooming Table: A Collection of Recipes, Florals, and Beautiful Tables.Guest(s): Gina Diamond Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef/Owner of Fan and Johnny's in Greenwood, Taylor Bowen-Ricketts, back to the show to talk about her culinary journey and influences, creating interesting specials, Natchez Food and Wine 2026, and more.Guest(s): Taylor Bowen-Ricketts Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome, friend of the show and Cooking and Coping frequent poster Charlotte Duck Pelton, back to the show to talk about her recent road trip across the state visiting Mississippi restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide American South.Guest(s): Charlotte Duck Pelton Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Original Air Date: 03-23-2026Topic: Joe Sherman, "the Lebanese Breeze", is back on the show with Malcolm, Carol and Chef Alex Eaton (Aplos and La Presa Taqueria) to talk about Lebanese culture and cuisine in the South.Guest(s): Joe Sherman and Alex EatonHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome urban strategist, entrepreneur, and biscuit maker, Josh McManus, to the show to talk about how food culture can help revive postindustrial cities like Jackson.Guest(s): Josh McManus Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast