FF - Future ForkPierre Thiam is an Author, Activist, and the Executive Chef at Teranga and NOK by Alara. His restaurants allow him to showcase West African cuisine with a focus on sustainability. He founded Yolélé to support smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa and advocate for the nutritious West African grain, Fonio. Pierre has also written four cookbooks so people can enjoy African cuisine at home.
In this episode, Pierre shares how his passion for food took him from Dakar to New York City and how he uses his position to celebrate and preserve traditional food cultures. Pierre also shares how he promotes sustainable food systems, supports small farmers, and raises awareness about underutilised crops such as Fonio.
Resources and links:
- Teranga website
- NOK by Alara website
- Yolélé website
- Pierre Thiam’s website
- Pierre Thiam on Instagram
- Pierre Thiam on X
- Pierre Thiam on LinkedIn
- Pierre Thiam on YouTube
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