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

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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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: It's DRIVE time and St. Patrick's Day week, so Malcolm and Carol talk all things Irish and St. Patrick's Day Food. They share stories from their travels to Ireland, taste test some Soda Bread and Irish Stew, and talk with Chef Damien Cavicchi from Campbell's Bakery, Hal & Mal's, and The Walk-In about traditional and modern Irish foods and cooking techniques and MORE.

Guest(s): Damien Cavicchi

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm is out this week, so Carol is joined by Joe Sherman to talk cookbooks and more. They welcome Delia Parman and Tim Pierce to talk about Delia and her husband's 67 Cookbooks challenge and the Memphis Culinary Scene.

Guest(s): Delia Parman and Tim Pierce

Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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Topic: It's Malcolm's birthday week, so Carol brings in some sweets to share. Then, Poppy Tooker (New Orleanian, cookbook author, cooking instructor, culinary activist and historian, and host and producer of Louisiana Eats! radio show) joins the show to talk about the New Orleans food history, current culinary scene, and more!

Guest(s): Poppy Tooker

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back after another Monday holiday. Lindsey Magee, Digital Engagement and Events Coordinator for Extra Table, gives an update on this year's March of the Mayors. Friend of the show, Enrika Williams, joins the show to catch up and talk about some upcoming food festivals across the state. And finally, MAX Events and Studio Manager, Elizabeth Williams, gives an update about Sipp & Savor 2026.

Guest(s): Enrika Williams, Lindsey Magee, and Elizabeth Williams

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith, friends of Carol who volunteered to help rebuild Willie Mae's Scotch House and Dooky Chase's after Katrina. They talk about these historic New Orleans restaurants, their experiences during the rebuild, and their recent reunion 20 years after the storm.

Guest(s): Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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