Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with New York Times bestselling food writer and author, Anne Byrn, about her cookbook "Baking in the American South" and upcoming events in Mississippi. The cookbook answers the question "what makes Southern baking special?" with over 400 pages of mouthwatering recipes and their origins. Join Malcolm, Carol, and Anne for a food history lesson about cornbread, biscuits, puddings, pies, and a taste of the research behind "Baking in the American South".

Anne Byrn will be at Off Square Books in Oxford on Sept. 11th, the Eudora Welty House in Jackson on Sept. 12th, and the Cookbooks panel at the Mississippi Book Festival on Sept. 14th.

Guest: Anne Byrn

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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It's Labor Day, but here's a throwback to a mouthwatering discussion about catfish.

Topic: Friend of the show, Katy Simmons Prosser from Simmons Catfish joins Malcolm, Carol, and Java to talk catfish. We discuss cuts of fish and what types of breading, oil, and sides are best for a fish fry.

Guest: Katy Simmons Prosser

Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the reopening of the Mayflower Cafe, pear preserves, hot dogs, Daddy Jack's Coffee, the return of Pumpkin Spice, and more. Then, they talk with Executive Chef Tiffany Williams and General Manager Jesse Thomas from the Jackson Square Grill in Columbus about their upcoming Southern History Brunch event. And Tim Pierce checks in to talk about Etowah Hunt Club and the creative dinner Chef Enrika Williams prepared for their event over the weekend.

Guest(s): Tiffany Williams, Jesse Thomas, and Tim Pierce

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with Chef McKinley Pierce from Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi and his 10-year-old student, Caylee Boyd. They discuss the culinary program and the recent Dole Nutritious is Delicious Cook-Off in California

Guest(s): McKinley Pierce and Caylee Boyd

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Welcome to the first installment of "The Coffee Shop"! Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman, Chef Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman to the studio for coffee, donuts, and a round table discussion about food and foodways. We catch up with Chef Enrika about what she's been up to lately, and we talk coffee, social media, inflation, and more!

Guest(s): Joe Sherman, Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm, Carol, and Joe Sherman celebrate Back to School Week at MPB with a visit from Elaine Trigiani before she heads home to Italy. They talk about Elaine's online classes, travel, and olive oil. And then, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, Pat Fontaine, and culinary arts instructor from Clinton High School, Chef Catherine Bruce, talk about MHRA and the ProStart program for Mississippi high schoolers.

Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani, Pat Fontaine, and Catherine Bruce

Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Joe Sherman

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol get a little nostalgic while talking about sweet summer treats with second-generation owner of Nandy's Candy, Emmie King.

Guest(s): Emmie King

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Lee Harper to the show. Lee is an artist and miniaturist from Oxford who recreates and preserves the history of real-life restaurants, bars, iconic juke joints, homes, and more in Mississippi and across the South through her art.

Guest(s): Lee Harper

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with Chris Goodwin, Director of Special Projects at Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about their department-wide potluck tradition, Tomato Sandwich Day. And LeAnne Gault calls in to talk about the history and closing of the 88-year-old restaurant, Crystal Grill, in Greenwood.

Guest(s): Chris Goodwin and LeAnne Gault

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: 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 Palmer

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