Can This Ancient Grain Lift West African Farmers Out Of Poverty?

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Pierre Thiam Founder & President, Yolélé, and Founder & Executive Chef, Teranga, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO ⁠Pierre Thiam⁠ is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Senegal, he is known for his innovative cooking style, at once modern and eclectic yet rooted in the rich culinary traditions of West Africa. He is the chef and owner of critically acclaimed, Harlem-based restaurant ⁠Teranga⁠, which serves fast-casual West African fare directly sourced from farmers in the region, and the co-founder of ⁠Yolélé⁠, a purpose-driven food business that makes African ingredients available to US home cooks and restaurants, while connecting smallholder farms in West Africa with the global food economy. Pierre is the author of three cookbooks, and this September 2023 will release his third, ⁠Simply West African: Easy, Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen⁠. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his cooking and advocacy work and he is on the board of directors for two global nonprofits, IDEO.org and SOS Sahel. Here’s a ⁠TED Talk⁠ he did on the power of the ancient African grain fonio to help Africa prosper. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to/follow our podcast. You can also follow us on our different platforms: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atablefortwo.live/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/atablefortwo.live/⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/atablefortwo/