Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
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Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
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Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
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Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
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Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
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Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
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Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
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Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
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Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
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Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Addis Ababa is a city rich with history and culture. As the capital of Africa’s only country NEVER to be colonized, there is an undeniable confidence to the energy of the place. Here are some of the wonderful people and places that left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2&3 – Shola is one of Addis’ larger open-air markets. Lots of locally grown spices and grains can be found here. And, as I was walking through, I came across these guys playing foosball and I had to jump in – I lost miserably!
:
Photo 4 – Chef Yohanis Gebreyesus’ unique restaurant, Asabet features fish as part of every course of the meal – yes, including dessert! His contemporary take on traditional recipes combines his passions for both food and art. I was lucky enough to have him teach me how to make his Ethiopian-style ravioli!
:
Photo 5 – Dr. Solomon Getaneh is a historian and theologian. We visited Kiddus Raguel (pictured here), the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and he also taught me a lot about the ancient vegan traditions in Ethiopia. Fun fact: traditionally, Ethiopians eat vegan for 250 days of the year!
:
Photo 6 – Zertihun Guddisa is the manager of Selo Tella Bar. She was taught the craft of brewing the indigenous alcoholic beverage, tella, when she was 15, an art that is passed down by women in the family. Now she works at crafting commercial quantities of this Ethiopian beer, keeping the tradition alive and women employed.
:
Photo 7&8 – I met hip hop artist Kassmasse at Shifta Foods. Kassmasse is one of the most influential Ethiopian artists right now and it was great to chat with him over some delicious African Caribbean-inspired vegan food!
:
Photo 9 & 10 – Meskerem Assegued is the visionary behind Zoma Contemporary Art Centre, a living museum where she has grown indigenous plants for the people to experience the natural potential of Ethiopia. The Center celebrates ancient techniques in art, architecture and food production. I was lucky enough to visit it, and it took my breath away. These textured walls, for instance, are made of fermented mud and straw, and they can last hundreds of years. I highly recommend you check it out!
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
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Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
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Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
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Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
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Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
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Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
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Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
:
Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
:
Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
:
Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
:
Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
:
Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
:
Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
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Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
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Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
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Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
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Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
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Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
Dakar is a city with over 300 miles of coastline, which contributes to the unique culture of the people who live here. Teranga has always guided the Senegalese way of life and is instilled into each generation at an early age, giving the city its super-welcoming vibe. These are just a few of the people who welcomed me with open arms during my visit…
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Photo 2 – This is Isseu Diop, owner of Mburu Bakery. She is taking the French heritage of baking and infusing it with a more Senegalese perspective. Try her fonio bread, for example, or her pastries made with bissap or ditakh!
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Photo 3, 4 & 5 – I met Professor Ousman Sene at the Massalikoul Jinaan Mosque, the largest mosque in West Africa. Majority of Senegalese identify as Muslim, so they turned to each other to raise the funds to build this Moroccan-inspired house of worship.
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Photo 6 – Chef Pierre Thiam is the Signature Chef at Dakar Pullman Teranga. He is a culinary ambassador who has contributed to bringing West African cuisine to the attention of the fine dining world. In Dakar, he introduced me to fonio, an ancient grain that is as easy as quinoa to cook and extremely tasty and nutritious.
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Photo 7 – Karelle Vignon-Vullierme and Olivier Vullierme are content creators of lifestyle and food content. Early in their relationship, Karelle started cooking for Olivier and decided to blog about her culinary adventures. What started out as a gesture of affection changed both their lives as they developed a following online!
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Photo 8 – Malick Welli is a friend of mine and a Senegalese artist who has been working in photography and fashion for over a decade. While I was in Dakar, I was lucky enough to have a proper Senegalese meal with him and his friends of the BEST tasting thieboudienne (the national dish) I’ve ever had!
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Photo 9 – I had a chance to dine with rapper Nix at La Favela. Born here in Dakar, Nix was raised speaking both French and Wolof. When he became a rap artist, it seemed natural to rap in French. But that started to feel like someone else’s language, so in 2016 he made a big change and switched to rapping in Wolof.
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