Have you tried Fonio yet?

Thanks To Pierre Thiam, Almost Everyone Knows About Fonio Nowadays. Fonio Is A Climate-Friendly And Nutritious Ancient Grain From The Sahel Region Of West Africa. Pierre Thiam Is A Celebrated Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Entrepreneur And Environmental Activist. 

Coming From Senegal, He Is Known For His Innovative Cooking Style, Modern Yet Traditional. He Founded Yolélé, A Company That Distributes African Food Products Around The World, Including Fonio. 

Pierre Thiam Is The Author Of Three Cookbooks Including His Latest, The Fonio Cookbook.

He Owns A Critically Acclaimed Restaurant In Harlem And Recently In Midtown New York Named Teranga. In Wolof Language (Senegal), Teranga Can Be Translated By “The Art Of Receiving” Or “Hospitality” But It Means So Much More.

Chef Thiam Has Won A Lot Of Awards And Accolades For His Cooking And His Advocacy For The Environment. He Currently Lives In El Cerrito (California), And Is On The Board Of Directors For Two Global Nonprofits: Ideo.Org And Sos Sahel. He Also Sits On The Advisory Board Of The Culinary Institute Of America. He Really Is An Inspiration Of The African Diaspora As Well As Any Person In The Culinary World And/Or Anyone Who Is Passionate About The Environmental Challenges Our World Faces.

      Niebe & Eggplant Dumpling wrapped and steamed in Banana leaves with Moyo Sauce

      Suya crusted Filet Mignon

      Salmon and Yuca Croquettes with Tamarind Glaze

      Prawns Poached in Coconut, Lime and Red Palm Oil Broth over Black Rice

      Sombi of Coconut Rice Pudding with Honey Roasted Mango

 Beautiful table with some creations of Chef Pierre Thiam| Photo courtesy of Sara  Costa