Deep South Dining

This morning we have a conversation with Glenda and Donavon Barner, owners of Sugar’s Place (Jackson, MS) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is all about the foods that set up any event to be a good time. Deborah and Kevin will let you in on some of their party favorites and hear from you about what makes your party platter the life of the party. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we’re going back in time. To a time when you and your neighborhood butcher were on first name bases. Our guest today is doing just that in Flora, MS as the Flora Butcher. Chef David Raines will share his story and how he brought the butcher shop back to Main Street. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we’re going to the Sweet Potato Capital of the World, Vardaman, MS. How do you prepare your sweet potatoes? And what is your favorite sweet potato dish? We’ll be speaking with Sylvia Clark from the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council and Jan Houston from the bakery Sweet Potato Sweets located in the heart of Varadaman. Yum! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our first show of 2017 we’re keeping everything fresh! Where do you like to shop for your fresh fruits and vegetables? What are your favorite recipes that involve fresh ingredients? And how do you store your fresh foods so they last longer? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This morning we’ll discuss the traditional first meal of the new year. Do you and your family eat black eyed peas on January first? What else do you eat with it? Cabbage? Greens? Cornbread? Do you know the reason why people eat this meal on January first? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where’s the beef? We’re talking about pot roasts on our show today. How do you pick out a good pot roast in the store? Is it better to cook a pot roast in the oven or a slow cooker? And what are the best sides and vegetables to serve with it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re going to see how the holiday cookies crumble on our show today! Holiday candy is on the menu today too. What is your favorite type of cookie during the holiday season? How do you like to decorate your cookies? Icing? Sprinkles? How do you make the perfect gingerbread cookies? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve already discussed our favorite holiday bird rituals. Now we need the side dishes! What’s the special side dish that you bring to the table? Does your family do dressing or stuffing? Do you have the best Macaroni and cheese? And what type of pies and cakes are you bringing to the dessert table? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This morning we’ll discuss a perfect meal for when the weather starts to get cold, chili. Where exactly did chili originate? How do you cook the best pot of chili? And what are the rules to having a chili cookoff competition? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halloween is one week away! And we want to talk about Halloween treats you can put together for your spooky guests. In need of a creepy appetizer idea? What type of spooky pastries or cupcakes can you whip up? Have you ever made a haunting Halloween punch? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the temperature drops we want to start the day with a warm breakfast meal, grits! What exactly are grits made from? Do they have any nutritional value? Do prefer your grits with salt or sugar? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October is here! And we all know that means it’s time to break out the pumpkins! And that’s exactly what we are doing on today’s show. What’s the secret to picking the best pumpkin for cooking? How do you remove all the seeds? How do you bake the perfect pumpkin pie? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football season is up and running! So today we want to talk about your favorite foods for the tailgate! Do you like to fire up the grill at the stadium or prepare the dish at home? What type of dip do you like to bring to the tailgate party? Do you have a favorite sandwich or burger you like to prepare? Do you have a special chicken wings recipe you want to share? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re going inside the restaurant to talk about pastries on today’s show. What’s your favorite pasty to order at a restaurant? Have you tried to bake it at home? Do you have a family pastry recipe you would like to share? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The kids are back in school and everyone’s schedule is busy. And to avoid fast food, we want to talk about quick and easy meal recipes on today’s show. What’s your go-to quick meal that your family loves? Do you have a favorite chicken or beef recipe that doesn’t take much time to whip up? What type of fish or seafood recipes get you cook in 15 to 30 minutes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kick your feet up, relax, and take a load off because we’re talking about your favorite comfort foods. When’s the last time you had a good plate of spaghetti and meatballs? What’s your secret fried chicken recipe? What about homemade French fries and mashed potatoes? And what desserts give you comfort? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Preheat the oven and get your sweet tooth ready because we’re baking pies on our show today. What’s the best way to make homemade pies with fruit ingredients? How do you make the crust? What’s the secret to a perfect sweet potato or pecan? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we take a closer look at the fourth meal of brunch! So what foods are included in the perfect brunch menu? Does French toast make the cut? What about omelets or frittata or eggs benedict? Or maybe there’s a particular brunch sandwich you would like to try? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about the meal before your meal, the salad. What is your favorite type of salad? Garden or Caesar? Potato or Pasta? And what type of salad dressing do you prefer? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.