We know that a recipe is only as good as its ingredients, but we needed to learn more about fonio—the grain central to Yolélé's products. So, we chatted with Pierre Thiam—cofounder of Yolélé, chef, and restaurateur— in episode 2 of Choppin' It Up. In this episode, learn about why he started Yolélé, how he's bringing sustainable African flavors to the world, and why fonio is centered in his products.
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