Deep South Dining

Deep South Dining is all about the culture of southern flavor. Defined by dishes like grits, catfish, and fried chicken many people would not place cheesecake among the greats of southern culinary heritage. Pastry chef Shaun Davis of Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace is trying to change that with his cheesecakes that are Mississippi inspired and New York Approved. He joins the show and talks about the latest with the Cotton Blues Cheesecake but not before Malcolm and Carol go down the pumpkin spice rabbit hole.Show Links Cotton Blues Kitchen and MarketplaceGoldbelly.comCulinary School HacksCandy Corn Cookies (Courtesy of Fresh Tastes)Ingredients2 sticks butter, softened1.5 cups powdered sugar1 tbsp vanilla extract1 egg½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt3 cups flourred food coloringyellow food coloringDirectionsCream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until incorporated.In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingred

For this special "Drive Time" edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol share the details of their Fine Tuning magazine cover shoot and respond to listener emails. To show your support for Deep South Dining and MPB Think Radio visit our website, MPBonline.org or call 1-888-372-4483. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chef Nick Wallace is one of our favorite guest here on Deep South Dining. Not only does his Mississippi roots shine in the food he prepares but his genuine caring for people can be summed up as true southern hospitality. Today Malcolm and Carol catch up with Nick about his latest partnerships with Dole and Nova Nordik that keep uplifting his mission of access to healthy meals for children and families. Also they talk about his latest restaurant endeavours in Natchez and how the pandemic really took a toll on his mental health. But before the conversation with Nick Wallace, Carol brings you into her kitchen where she and Malcolm prepared a special lunch for the Mississippi Arts Commission virtual conference.Show LinksArts Now - State Arts Conference- Lunch with Carol Puckett and Malcolm WhiteNIck Wallace Culinary PECORINO CHEESE ENCRUSTED CATFISH (from NickWallaceCulinary.com)INGREDIENTS 4-pound catfish fillets 1 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

On this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol spend some time with our friends on the Mississippi coast. Jessie Zenor from the Greenhouse on Porter joins the show to talk about their simple yet interesting approach to biscuit making and why opening a second location during the pandemic was not the smartest thing to do. Also food writer and photographer Julian Brunt calls in to talk about the always tasty coastal food scene and the impressive amount of restaurants opening up during these uncertain times.Greenhouse on Porter Biscuit RecipeIngredients:2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 stick cold butter1 cup full fat buttermilkDirections:Preheat oven to 425 degrees.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt & pepper.Chop cold stick of butter into half inch cubes. Using your fingers, squish the butter into the flour mixture until the largest pieces are about the size of peas.Stir in the buttermilk, mixing only until the dough comes together, careful to no

Football is back in Mississippi, but the pregame ritual of tailgating will be everything but traditional this year. Yet the one constant is that a good game deserves good food. Oxford based chef John Currence wants to make sure your home tailgate this year is just as delicious and festive with his latest cookbook, Tailgreat: How To Crush It At Tailgating. He joins the show and talks about how he never experienced tailgating in his hometown of New Orleans, the evolution of the Grove, and how he has managed during the COVID pandemic. Also Carol celebrated Malcolm on his retirement from the Mississippi Arts Commision.Alabama Firecrackers and Fried Chicken Salad(from Tailgreat: How To Crush It At Tailgating by John Currence)ALABAMA FIRECRACKERSIngredients ¼ cup olive oil¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil*1½ tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. MSG, such as Accent1 tsp. cayenne pepper2 tbsp. red pepper flakes1 tbsp. lemon pepper2 (1-oz.) packages buttermilk ranch dressing powder1 (1-lb.) box saltine-like (aka

More than just a place to eat, local restaurants are gathering places for friends and a vital business for the local economy. Today Malcolm and Carol talk with restaurant owner Jeff Good about the affect COVID-19 had on hid business and the way he managing these uncertain times. Also with the fall season making its arrival Felder Rushing (The Gestalt Gardener) joins the show to talk about your fall vegetable garden. Let’s eat y'all!    Persimmon Pudding(as mentioned by Carol during the show)INGREDIENTS4 tablespoons/56 grams butter, melted, plus more for the dish5 Fuyu persimmons (about 2 1/4 pounds), trimmed and chopped2 eggs, beaten2 cups/400 grams sugar1 teaspoon/8 grams baking soda1 cup/240 milliliters buttermilk1 ½ cups/190 grams all-purpose flour2 ½ teaspoons/12 grams baking powder1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream¼ teaspoon/ 1 1/2 grams salt½ teaspoon/3 milliliters vanilla extract Dash of cinnamonPREPARATIONHeat ove

Most people, if asked, have one person in their social circle that can be counted for good barbecue. And they are probably known as the "BBQ Guy". But on Deep South Dining we have our resident "BBQ Girl", Trudy Fisher! Always at the ready for a good grilling conversation Trudy joins Malcolm and Carol for a discussion about good 'Que and the sauce that brings it home. With many styles and variations BBQ sauce has something for everyone. Even dry rub for those that do not want wet meat. Let's eat y'all! TruQue BBQ SauceIngredients •1 oz unsalted butter•1/2 large sweet onion, finely chopped•1 tsp black pepper•2 tsp kosher salt•2 minced garlic cloves•2 cup tomato sauce•3/4 cup apple cider vinegar•1/3 cup molasses•3 Tbs yellow mustard•2 Tbs Worcestershire•2 Tbs light brown sugar•1 Tbs Crystal hot sauceDirectionsMelt butter and add pepper and 1 tsp of the salt.   Add onions, then garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, molasses, mustard, and sugar and trans

On this edition of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol remember and highlight one of the great writers and cultural ambassadors of the South, Julia Reed. On Friday, August 28 she died at the age of 59. A tireless spokesperson for the South and especially her hometown of Greenville, Julia was the embodiment of Deep South Dining.From Garden & Gun MagazineIn Memoriam: Julia Evans Reed, 1960–2020 by John Meacham See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A touch of this and a splash of that is all it took for this episode of Deep South Dining to get cooking. First Malcolm and Carol chat about some current food headlines from Mississippi and around the country. Then they send condolences to a pair of local restaurant scene favorites that left a great impact in the industry. Next they ponder on the distinction of jelly covered lamb chops and take a call from Chef Tom Ramsey about the not so easy New Orleans restaurant scene. Let's eat y'all! Base Brine Recipe for Peppers (as stated in this episode by Chef Tom Ramsey)Ingredients:1 Cup very hot water6 Tsp sugar1 Tsp salt1 Cup cider vinegarDirections:Dissolve sugar and salt inside cup of hot water.Add cider vinegar to new mixture.Add choice of herbs: dill, garlic, fennel, coriander, etc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chef Alexander Smalls began his life in the South Carolina low country, but has traveled the world as a world class opera singer, opened some of Americas finest restaurants, and has the awards to prove it. His new cookbook, “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen” bridges his two passions and presents them as binding forces of culture and history. Malcolm and Carol talk with Alexander about this new book, his South Carolina roots, and also hear from a show favorite about the elusive Hoover Sauce. Let's eat y'all!Deviled Crab Cakes With Spicy Creole Mayonnaisefrom: "Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen”45 minutes, plus chilling. Serves 6 to 8.Ingredients:1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped celery1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2 large eggs, beaten1 cup small cubes white bread, toasted½ cup plain bread crumbs, plus more for

As a renowned pastry chef based in Nashville, Lisa Donovan has has a front row seat to the workings of the restaurant industry. Her recently released memoir, "Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger" is written by a cook but you won’t find a recipe in its pages. It talks of Lisa’s journey that has been called a unforgettable tale of class, gender, and race. So join us as Malcolm and Carol as they talk with Lisa about her book, get a baking tip or two, and talk about what has been happening in their kitchens. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Community cookbooks focus on home cooking, often documenting regional, ethnic, family, and societal traditions, as well as local history. For this reason Larrison Campbell had a front row seat to the fashionable entertaining and eating that is chronicled in many of her mother’s community cookbooks. Her recent Vanity Fair essay takes a look at these time capsules and relates their recipes and traditions to more modern days. So Malcolm and Carol breakdown her essay and find out which of her mother’s old cookbooks are her favorite and relates the most to modern times.Featured Vanity Fair Essay: My Mother’s Old Junior League Cookbooks Seemed Like a Retro Joke—Instead They Were Extremely Satisfying See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Malcolm and Carol are in a bit of fig mania. Figs are everywhere and Carol even has fig tarts to share. On this episode of Deep South Dining there is plenty of fig talk, also Malcolm shares some news that will yield him more time in the kitchen. Also Felder Rushing joins the show to talk about the garden he has had this summer and share his process for fig preserves. Let's eat y'all!Ocracoke Island Fig Cake RecipeIngredients:1 cup salad oil1½ cup sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in a little hot water2 cups flour1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt½ cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup preserved figs, chopped (chopped dates may be substituted for figs)1 cup chopped nutsDirections:Beat 3 eggs; add sugar and oil.After sifting dry ingredients, add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk.Add vanilla and fold in figs and nuts.Pour into greased oblong pan and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or in a well-greased tube or bundt pan at 350 degrees just a li

The only question to ask when talking about ice cream is: Cup or cone? You may have your favorite flavor but the way you take your scoop really sets people a part. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol celebrate National Ice Cream Month by highlighting some of the great places, past and present, to get a delicious scoop. Also several listeners call in and share great memories of homemade ice cream, summer treats, and traveling the Mississippi ice cream trail. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Duke's Mayonnaise is a brand that has origins in the South but is a mayo favorite in many parts of the country. The launch of The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook shines a light on just how far this condiment can be used in the kitchen. Author Ashley Strickland Freeman joins host Malcolm White and Carol Puckett to talk about this ode to Duke's Mayonnaise and tell why it is the secret ingredient for many home cooks recipes. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The summer is always a great time for grilling. If we are being honest anytime is a great time for grilling. On this episode of Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol welcome two grill masters to the show to share their knowledge of grilling and smoking. From Tru-Q BBQ we have Trudy Fisher and from Wright Way BBQ we welcome Eddie Wright. Low and slow is great for brisket but what about kabobs? And are your putting fruits and vegetables on the grill? How about smokes peach ice cream? Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Deep South Dining Malcolm and Carol take a look at the process of pickling and preserving foods with friend of the show April McGregor. Now based in Pennsylvania, this native of Vardaman, Mississippi has been making award winning pickles and preserves since the days on her family farm. After a brief history lesson from Carol on the early days of preserving, April takes us from the fig tree to the jar on the kitchen table. Also we give you all the tips needed to start your canning journey today. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adrian Miller did not set out to be known as the Soul Food Scholar, but when he say a void in the telling of the story of soul food he rose to the challenge. Now as a James Beard Award winning author and historian he shares the story of soul food and how it is a major part of the African-American experience. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol talk with Adrian ahead of Juneteenth about the role food plays in the celebration. They also talk about the way economics impede the progression of soul food restaurants. And answer the question, is there a difference between soul food and southern food? Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The yellow squash, red tomatoes, and many of the delicious greens are ready to make your dinner plate radiant. But that is only if you have access to this type of high quality food. On this episode of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol take a look into the struggle of food insecurity with Robert St. John from Extra Table and the producers of a new documentary Fertile Ground. Food insecurity is not just a problem in rural spaces but is also a problem for urban centers of Mississippi. Also during the show Malcolm and Carol talk about the proper way to construct a tomato sandwich, then ask all the right questions about frying okra. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like the Beatles song, "With A Little Help From My Friends" or the Whodini hip hop classic, "Friends" today's show could not have happened without some familiar Deep South Dining voices. Malcolm and Carol were off for the Memorial Day holiday and had plenty of food talk to catch up on. Also they discuss the new normal for restaurants as guidelines are being relaxed. Then we hear from a few friends who keep a fresh perspective about eating in Mississippi. Let's eat y'all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.