Deep South Dining

Topic: The holiday season is upon us and Thanksgiving Day is approaching fast! Friend of the show, Tim Pierce, joins Malcolm and Carol to talk about all things Thanksgiving and holiday preparation. Carol talks about what you should be doing to prepare for Thanksgiving Day. Make sure you have all the kitchen gadgets and non-perishable items you'll need, and don't forget to thaw your bird! They also discuss Tim's mom's famous cornbread dressing, different types of potatoes and sweet potatoes you might want at your Thanksgiving feast, and more.Guest(s): Tim Pierce Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Original air date: 07-08-24Topic: 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 talk about their recent dining experiences at Derek Emerson's new restaurant, Sacred Ground, which is not yet open to the public. Malcolm shares a book recommendation, Bayou by Melissa M. Martin, and he and Carol pay respects to one of their friends from their Cooking and Coping Facebook page. Then, Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi joins the show to talk about her many endeavors including her restaurant and hospitality design company, Ferriss and Co. They also discuss Campbell's Bakery, Hal and Mal's, and the opening of The Walk-In in Jackson.Guest(s): Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about what's been cooking in their homes, including a Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew. And they discuss a recent Southern Living article quoting Malcolm about Jackson's Famous Comeback Sauce. Leigh Bailey joins the show to talk about Salad Days in Flora and its recent expansion news! They talk about hydroponic farming, the food scene in Flora, and more. And Malcolm and Carol taste Leigh's fall breakfast salad with Spring Mix from Salad Days, Bacon from Flora Butcher, cinnamon toast croutons, walnuts, roasted North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash from Two Dog Farms, and a maple vinaigrette. Yum!Guest(s): Leigh Bailey Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: It's Carol's Birthday! Malcolm and Carol are joined by friend of the show Charlotte Duck Pelton who is visiting Mississippi while seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton. Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table calls into the show to talk about the organization and their upcoming Bourbon Festival happening Thursday, October 17th, in Jackson. And then, South Louisiana native Larry Roussel treats MPB to Uncle Larry's Ready, Set, Gumbo and talks about developing and feeding THOUSANDS with his seasonings and concentrated gumbo and stew bases.Guest(s): Martha Allen and Larry Roussel Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Charlotte Duck Pelton Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back together again! They catch up on what's been cooking in their respective kitchens and around the state before diving into conversation with two-time James Beard Award-winning recipe developer, editor, and cookbook author Ann Taylor Pittman. Her newest cookbook, The Global Pantry Cookbook, has been a hit in Carol's kitchen for weeks, so they had plenty to talk about from recipe development to featured ingredients like miso, sambal, chorizo, fish sauce, anchovies, and more!Guest(s): Ann Taylor Pittman Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: Today is a special Drive Time edition of Deep South Dining. Carol is out of town, so Joe Sherman is filling in. Malcolm and Joe talk about what they've been cooking and eating. They welcome Robert St. John to talk about his new restaurant openings. Then, Malcolm and Joe talk "weird food combinations," different ways to make pimiento and cheese, and more!Guest(s): Robert St. John Host(s): Malcolm White and Joe Sherman Email: food@mpbonline.org

Topic: It's a mini-family reunion on Deep South Dining! Malcolm and Carol welcome Carol's brother, John Puckett, to the show with his colleague, Catherine Mansell, to talk about green coffee beans! John and Catherine talk about their businesses Coffee Bean Corral in Jackson and Current Crop Roasting Shop in New Orleans. They discuss types of beans, where they come from, flavor profiles, home roasting, and more!Guest(s): John Puckett and Catherine Mansell Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org