Guest host Madalena Pedro Miala is joining Diaspora Food Stories for this special episode featuring chef and restauranteur Pierre Thiam.
Born and raised in Senegal, Chef Pierre is known around the world for his work in championing West African ingredients and cuisines as well as introducing the ancient grain fonio to Western palates.
During this conversation, Madalena revisits his childhood, arrival into the U.S. and his humble culinary beginning before fast forwarding to the success he is enjoying today in the kitchen and as an author of multiple cookbooks celebrating African food culture.
The amazing conversation is also available in French.
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