21 Sep 2023

A climate-resilient ancient grain with Pierre Thiam of Yolélé (2022)

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This podcast episode follows Pierre Thiam's journey as a Senegalese chef and entrepreneur, from his upbringing in Dakar to his success in introducing fonio, an ancient West African grain, to the global market. Thiam's personal anecdotes and culinary expertise showcase the unique characteristics, health benefits, and cultural significance of fonio. He highlights the challenges of processing and marketing fonio, but also emphasizes its potential to improve food security and livelihoods in Senegal.

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