Deep South Dining

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

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot, to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot, making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more.Guest(s): Brent Tippitt 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 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 welcome the current owners of Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Charles and Doe III Signa, to the show to talk about their family-owned grocery store turned restaurant in the Delta. They talk hot tamales, 3–4-pound steaks, wet salad, and more as they dig into the history of this iconic Southern restaurant.Guest(s): Charles and Doe Signa 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 take on Sipp & Savor 2026. They try food and chat with different chefs at The MAX in Meridian for their 6th annual fundraiser.Guest(s): Alon Shaya, Penny Kemp, Loma Xayalinh, and Diane Walton 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