Deep South Dining

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

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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 Palmer

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Original Air Date: 03-23-2026

Topic: 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 Eaton

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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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 Palmer

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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 Palmer

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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 Palmer

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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 Palmer

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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 Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol get prepared for Sipp & Savor 2026 and welcome Octavio "Tavi" and Shannon Arzola to the show to talk about their unique businesses in Gulfport, Tavi's Salumeria and Pop Brothers. They discuss Tavi's Spanish heritage, culinary journey across the United States, and how he and his wife brought a unique European dining experience to the Gulf Coast.

Guest(s): Octavio "Tavi" and Shannon Arzola

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up after Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade celebrations. Then, Leigh Bailey joins the show to talk about Salad Days in Flora and its recent ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new expanded facilities. They talk about hydroponic farming and the evolution of salad, and they taste test some salads.

Guest(s): Leigh Bailey

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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