Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome Chef/Owner of Restaurant Tyler, BIN 612, and The Guest Room in Starkville, Ty Thames, to the show to talk about how he got started on his culinary journey and how that led to his newest endeavor, Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce.

Guest(s): Ty Thames

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Original Air Date: 05-04-2026

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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with 9-year-old vegetable salesman, Simon Smith, about his summer enterprise. Then, they welcome Gina Diamond from Gina Diamond's Flower Co. to talk about her new book, The Blooming Table: A Collection of Recipes, Florals, and Beautiful Tables.

Guest(s): Gina Diamond

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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