Deep South Dining

James Beard award-winning author, Ardian Miller joins the program to talk about African Americans and how they have shaped plates all across America. From the White House all the way to your dinner table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2018 Filmmaker's Mardi Gras Bash features some of the best culinary talents in the state. We talk with filmmaker and event organizer Wilma Clopton about this event, also we talk about the 3 types of cooks in the kitchen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For many southerners, especially African Americans, cooking with soul is just a way of life. But why is it called soul food? Dr. Brinda Willis joins the show to give us insight into the meaning and role of soul food. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crop to Pop and Delta Blues Rice are two Mississippi based food companies that are spreading that Mississippi feeling with every package sold. Both are products of local family farms and real hands tending to the fields. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are eating and living healthy in 2018! Deborah and Kevin chat with Dr. Cindy Ayers from Foot Print Farms about what's fresh this time of year and the latest happenings on the farm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Christmas meal is full of many components, traditions, and they vary depending on who you ask. Today we talk about how you celebrate the holidays and the way food brings it all together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A friend of the show, Patrick Bradley joins us and brings in a delicious fried turkey. He shares his cooking tips and talks more about his holiday menu. Deborah also celebrates her (early) birthday with a tasty fudge cake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The holiday season is in full swing and we are checking in with you to see how things are going at your holiday table. From pecan pies to Thanksgiving gumbo we cover a lot of delicious dishes that you might want to share at your next holiday function. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back on the program, we have Marilyn and James Kithuka from Gumbo Girl. Their Jackson area restaurant is becoming a staple for Cajun cuisine and a go-to place for gumbo. We catch up with them see whats new in their "Pot". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alyssa Bryant started baking treats for herself to enjoy because she was unable to eat many of the foods sold in the store. This led to her with the help of her husband start Bryant Natural Foods. They focus on using all natural ingredients for your health and taste buds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mississippi Seafood Trail is one of the nations premier food trails. First, we talk with Mike Cashion, Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, about the history of the trail and how it impacts the state. Then we chat and laugh with Bob Mahoney about the gulf coast staple, Mary Mahoney's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chef Juanita is a Mississippi native and is making her passion for food a mission to help others. Balancing motherhood and being a celebrity chef she talks with Deep South Dining about her start in the kitchen and what its like to compete on a television cooking show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chef Nick Wallace is one of the most talked about culinary figures in Mississippi. We talk with him this episode about how his hometown of Edwards shapes what his does in the kitchen and how his latest appearance on tv helps move the needle for chefs here in Mississippi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October 9th is National Pizza and Beer day! We are celebrating this delicious pair in true Mississippi style. Local chefs, local pizza, and local brews.Featured on this episode:Estelle Wine Bar & BistroBuon CiboLucky Town Brewing Company Pizza Shack See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deborah and Kevin talk about the different fair foods that keep them coming to the Midway year after year.This show is a truncated show due to President Trump's address to the nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Deep South Dining, we welcome Carlyn Hicks and Lisa Bynum to the table. They are two food writers that promote the local food scene all the way from the restaurant to the kitchen table. Carlyn Hicks restaurant write-ups can be found on SippJackson.com and Lisa Bynum's family-friendly recipes can be found on CookingBride.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Lemmon from Society of St. Andrew joins the table to talk about how you can help end hunger in Mississippi. Through gleaning, donations, and volunteers the Society of St. Andrew is helping bring food to much-needed places in the state. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's topic hits close to home. Deborah Hunter and guest host Java Chatman answer calls and emails from you about what's going on in your kitchen.Deborah tells us about her delicious breakfast casserole and oven baked french toast. Also, topics of vegan eating, hurricane preparedness, and labor day hamburgers are brought to the table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fall in the South is all about football. And for some the football game is all about the tailgate. Patrick Bradley from Nuttin Butt Smoke joins Deep South Dining to share tailgating tips and what he likes on his tailgating menu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the school year underway and the days that seem to be getting shorter and busier than ever, who has time to cook a healthy and delicious meal for your family. You do! We want you to ditch the drive-thru today as we focus on those quick and tasty meals that are family-friendly and easy to prepare after a long day of work and school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.